Chapter 68

When Xiao Li saw a seven-colored little snake coiled on Xiao Yan's shoulder, he couldn't help but marvel at how strong the protagonist's luck was.

Even without the congenital amethyst source, Medusa still, because Xiao Yan helped her metamorphose, was influenced by the aura of his azure lotus earth core fire and chose to get close to Xiao Yan.

Seeing that Xiao Yan was unharmed, Xiao Li also felt relieved.

「Little Yan, since there's nothing wrong here, I'm returning to Heijiao Yu. Remember, in the future you must eradicate the problem at its root! 」

Xiao Li's tone was solemn, and Xiao Yan couldn't help but nod, "Rest assured, second brother, I know."

Xiao Li smiled; he wasn't too worried about Xiao Yan's mental transformation issue, after all he's the protagonist, he'll understand when he encounters things later.

「Alright, then I'm leaving. As you said earlier, the three-year agreement—I'll come back to help you hold down the fort when the time comes. 」

Xiao Yan nodded gratefully; with his second brother around, he felt that the Yunlan Sect was nothing special.

Watching Xiao Li and Qing Lin gradually disappear into the distance, Xiao Yan felt a bit wistful; every parting with family was like this, leaving a faint sense of melancholy.

Not long after Xiao Li left, trouble-makers arrived.

「The Mo family? 」

Xiao Ding frowned at the unfriendly few, "Our Mojin Mercenary Group doesn't seem to have any dealings with your northeastern Mo family."

The first person snorted coldly, "Originally there was nothing, but Luobu is our subordinate; we came here, having heard about your Mojin Mercenary Group's activities, I think you owe the Mo family an explanation."

The Mo family members also didn't expect that what was supposed to be a normal visit would see the Sand Mercenary Group wiped out; upon inquiring, they learned it was the Mojin Mercenary Group that had done it.

It's not that Xiao Li's strike was unclean; their previous actions had also been noticed by the citizens of Shimo Cheng, and Xiao Li couldn't just attack these people—he still had his principles.

Seeing the Mo family's posture of demanding justice, Xiao Yan at last understood his second brother's meaning.

「If you don't root out the weeds, trouble will persist. 」

The Profound Heavy Ruler appeared in his hand, Xiao Yan's expression turned cold, "Perfect—I just obtained the azure lotus earth core fire; let's test my current strength on you."

Seeing Xiao Yan's grim expression, the Mo family members began to panic.

「Wait, what are you doing? We're members of the Mo family; our clan has a Fighting Spirit expert holding the fort! 」

「Then we definitely can't let you go! 」

「……」

Heijiao Yu, Lei Sect

Xiao Li casually stuffed the money bags he'd snatched along the way into his storage ring, feeling somewhat moved; the Lei Sect now really was doing well—three Fighting Spirit experts: Steward Li, Liu Hongxia, and Fu Ziyi.

Over ten Great Fighting Masters, and several Fighting Masters and Fighters.

The Lei Sect in Heijiao Yu is no longer considered a minor force; the only pity is that it still lacks a Fighting King expert to hold the fort, and Xiao Li, without opening the Nine Steps to Heaven, is merely a three-star Fighting Spirit in his normal state.

Speaking of which, if it weren't for the fact that Senior Qianbai Er's Void Tread was seen by too many people back then, a major power would probably have already set its sights on the Lei Sect's juicy territory.

Xiao Li found Steward Li and began to ask about his future plans.

Lately Steward Li has also been somewhat relieved; Liu Hongxia and Fu Ziyi have applied for graduation, and these two eight-star Fighting Spirits helping out have resolved many difficulties.

「Old Li, what's our current development path? 」 Xiao Li asked humbly; having been a hands-off manager for a year, he really felt ashamed.

Old Li didn't say much, explaining: "The Blood Sect's notoriety was too great; they occupied a large territory but had few inhabitants, so I'm now arranging people to run advertisements, letting ordinary folks come settle on our land, and first we'll plan the Blood Sect's legacy before saying more."

Xiao Li nodded; indeed, with a larger population base, doing business and recruiting talent would become easier.

「Just... 」 Old Li hesitated a bit.

「Old Li, if you have any difficulties, just say them; I'll definitely help you solve them. 」 Xiao Li hurriedly said.

Seeing Xiao Li say that, Old Li no longer hesitated and said in a deep voice: "There are no strong experts."

After a pause, Steward Li explained: "Since the last time those two seniors appeared, our Lei Sect has had no experts above Fighting King level; outsiders have many speculations about us, and the 'empty shell' talk is getting worse."

「So... 」 Steward Li said: "As long as the Lei Sect has a pair of its own qi wings floating above it, our sect will be much more stable."

Xiao Li silently nodded; a Fighting King, huh… it seems it's time for him to enter seclusion. After being out for a few months, the resentment in his mind has completely dissipated, and it's time to absorb blood slaughter energy again.

Old Li, from now on I will enter seclusion; within a year I will definitely let you see a pair of Fighting Qi wings.

Xiao Li did not choose to use the Nine Heavenly Steps; given his current limit, the fourth step would only be a four-star Fighting King, and it would still make him bleed all over, while a one-star Fighting King would basically have no deterrent effect, so Xiao Li chose to enter seclusion.

"Old Li, I also need the corpses of all high-rank magical beasts in the sect, rank three and above, all of them." Xiao Li added, each time absorbing Blood Fiend Energy is limited, and during this period he can choose to absorb Blood Pills.

Carrying the corpses of magical beasts filling two storage rings, Xiao Li walked into the underground world; at a glance, the blood-red vista remained unchanged, and although he had devoured much last time, the Blood Fiend Resentment here still stretched beyond sight.

Xiao Li sat cross-legged, streaks of bloody heavenly lightning gathering on the horizon; here cultivating has another benefit: he can use the lingering lightning energy to temper his physique.

Before this, the Blood Fiend Heaven-punishing Thunder inside Xiao Li's body had been constantly tempering his physique, subtly influencing him, and there are many more wonderful aspects of this strange lightning waiting for Xiao Li to develop.

He drew strands of Blood Fiend Energy into his body, at the same time throwing the magical beast corpses into his internal blood furnace to begin refining Blood Pills.

Outside world…

Steward Li looked at the Blood Axe Gang that had come, his eyes showing a hint of impatience; these fellows, someone had come again to probe.

The Blood Axe Gang, a newly formed force this year, its leader is a five-star Fighting King; although its foundation is still shallow, it has recruited many members, and now it urgently needs to select its territory and also needs to defeat some forces to establish its prestige.

And the Thunder Sect, which once had a Fighting Sect expert but had been managed by Fighting Spirits for a year, became the target of their probing; once they decided that the Thunder Sect's Fighting Sect expert had merely happened to pass by, the Blood Axe Gang would certainly attack the Thunder Sect without hesitation.

The one who defeated the Blood Sect was a Fighting Sect expert; what relation does the Thunder Sect, which has taken over the Blood Sect's nest, have with that expert?

This is the Blood Axe Gang's idea.

The leader of the Blood Axe Gang, Blood Axe Chen Long, arrogantly clasped his hands and said, "Steward Li, I don't know if your sect master has returned; this is our third visit—could it be that I, Chen Long, don't even deserve this much respect?!"

Steward Li's expression remained calm: "Chief Chen, I've already told you before—our sect master is in seclusion; when he emerges, I will naturally inform you."

As they spoke, Liu Hongxia and Fu Ziyi also received Steward Li's urgent report and hurriedly rushed to the main hall.

Seeing the appearance of two young eight-star Fighting Spirits, Chen Long's arrogant aura slightly subsided, and he gave a cold snort, saying, "Fine, then I'll come visit again in half a year!"

No saving people at the seclusion checkpoint, water chapter; in the next chapter the protagonist will become famous throughout Heijiao Yu (hilarious), beginning the campaign to unify Heijiao Yu!

Today's friendly recommendation.

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