Night Talk

The mighty Mountain Lord Mountain Range's Golden Tiger Prince died very carelessly. Both humans and demonic creatures stood frozen on the spot, their eyes filled with disbelief.

The Golden Tiger was at the Ninth Level Body Refinement, a powerful existence who had already undergone two Blood Replacements.

As long as he wished, he already had a forty percent chance of breaking through the Life and Death Gate and stepping onto the path of immortal cultivation and longevity.

"Has Commander Xiao undergone a third Blood Replacement?"

For a cultivator at the Ninth Level Body Refinement to break through to the Qi Condensation stage, they needed a robust body to withstand the influx of spiritual energy after opening the Life and Death Gate.

Opening the Life and Death Gate required extremely pure Qi and Blood.

Therefore, for someone at Body Refinement Eighth Layer to break through to the Ninth Level Body Refinement, the first step was one Blood Replacement.

A Blood Replacement could refine Qi and Blood with a sixty percent chance of opening the Life and Death Gate, but the physical body would have no hope of withstanding the infusion of spiritual energy.

Ultimately, the meridians would shatter. At best, they would become cripples; at worst, they would perish.

Only by constantly cleansing the marrow, replacing blood, refining Qi and Blood, and strengthening the physical body could one have a greater chance of breaking through to the Qi Condensation stage.

The limit for a cultivator at the Ninth Level Body Refinement was three Blood Replacements.

With three Blood Replacements, the chance of breaking through to the Qi Condensation stage was ninety percent. The remaining ten percent was not related to physical body strength or Qi and Blood purity, but to the cultivator's mental will.

Looking at the figure standing proudly before the massive, headless tiger corpse, Bai Tianhei was full of envy. His gaze then dimmed slightly.

He was already over seventy years old. His normal lifespan was around 100 years. However, decades of fighting and cultivation had accumulated many hidden injuries.

He definitely wouldn't live to 100.

At the same time, as his age increased, his Qi and Blood began to decline, making a second Blood Replacement impossible in this lifetime.

Everyone, human and demonic creature, was stunned by Xiao Qiaofeng's terrifying strength. Ye Xiaofan quickly regained his senses.

Looking at the dazed fox demonic creature in front of him, the corners of his mouth curved into a beautiful arc. The precious sword in his hand instantly erupted with terrifying Qi and Blood power.

The fox demonic creature was sent flying, crashing into several other demonic creatures before stopping its momentum.

The Qi and Blood Armor on its body spread like a spiderweb from the point where the sword tip struck, and although it didn't shatter, it was on the verge of collapse.

"What a shame."

Even under a sneak attack, he still couldn't break the fox demonic creature's Qi and Blood Armor. Ye Xiaofan shook his head in dissatisfaction.

The deathly silence was broken, and the people in the mining area's eyes lit up.

With Xiao Qiaofeng holding the fort, they were full of confidence. Without a second thought, they grabbed their sabers and slashed at the nearby demonic creatures.

Beast-shaped demonic creatures, unless they had broken through to the Body Refinement Seventh Layer, generally had low intelligence. However, they weren't stupid either.

Their Crown Prince and two other powerful figures were easily killed by a human who suddenly appeared, and they all turned tail and ran without the slightest hesitation.

As the demonic creatures fled, the crowd roared with excitement, chasing after them and hacking away.

"Brothers, kill them for me!"

"Hahaha, this feels great~"

"Brother, I avenged you~"

Some people laughed until they cried, their long sabers striking even harder.

Ye Xiaofan also pursued the fox demonic creature, stabbing it relentlessly. Although it didn't cause any substantial damage to the fox demonic creature, it was still a spectacle.

It drew the admiration of others and also caught the attention of Xiao Qiaofeng, the top figure of the Qingyang County Demon Suppression Division.

"Commander Xiao, this person is Ye Xiaofan, the son of Ye Tianhe. He has only been cultivating for less than twenty days and has already broken through to the Body Refinement Fourth Layer. He is an even more monstrous young prodigy than Commander Zuo."

Seeing that Xiao Qiaofeng had noticed Ye Xiaofan, Bai Tianhei stepped forward and said in a low voice.

Xiao Qiaofeng's expression remained unchanged, but a glint flashed in his eyes. He naturally knew Ye Xiaofan, and he was even more monstrous than the rumors suggested.

Ye Tianhe had a very good relationship with him. When Ye Xiaofan was young, he often played with him. It was only later that he became engrossed in cultivation and rarely appeared in public, disappearing from view.

"Body Refinement Fourth Layer comparable to Body Refinement Sixth Layer. Ye Tianhe, you have a good son. However, Qingyang County is too small, and Great Yue is too small. I'm giving him an opportunity; I hope you won't blame me."

Xiao Qiaofeng stared at Ye Xiaofan, murmuring to himself.

"Gang Leader Tie, what do you think of this child, Ye Xiaofan?"

Xiao Qiaofeng turned to Tie Wuqing, a gentle smile on his face, and asked.

Others might not know Tie Wuqing's background, but he had his suspicions. She was likely a descendant of the Jin family, a noble clan that was silently wiped out overnight in Jinyang Prefecture ten years ago.

How did he know?

A master suddenly appeared in Qingyang County and founded the Iron Hand Gang. He secretly made a move to test her, forcing Tie Wuqing into a desperate situation where she used the Jin family's inherited high-grade cultivation technique, Shattering Gold Palm, which led to his suspicions.

Tie Wuqing took a swig of wine and shook her head, not saying anything. She didn't want to bother with Xiao Qiaofeng.

This man, with his thick eyebrows and large eyes, was very insidious.

Three years ago, when she was at Body Refinement Eighth Layer and had just arrived in Qingyang County to establish the Iron Hand Gang, he had made a move against her. Xiao Qiaofeng thought he had done it flawlessly, but as soon as they clashed, she recognized him and intentionally revealed her family's inherited cultivation technique, driving him away.

Xiao Qiaofeng was not bothered by Tie Wuqing's attitude. The smile on his face disappeared, and he watched Ye Xiaofan's fight with the fox demonic creature with amusement.

The great battle concluded, and not a single invading demonic creature escaped.

Their side also suffered heavy casualties, with nearly half dead or injured. Among them, Zhang Tianhong, who was on good terms with Ye Xiaofan, tragically died, and only his waist token was found in the end.

Not a trace of the corpse remained!

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After checking on the heavily injured Luo Ming, Ye Xiaofan walked towards his stone house.

Standing in front of the stone house was a figure both familiar and unexpected.

Xiao Qiaofeng!

Ye Xiaofan didn't dare to delay and quickly stepped forward to pay his respects, "Commander Xiao!"

After all, not only was the other party the head of the Demon Suppression Division in Qingyang County, but more importantly, his strength was terrifying.

"Hmm, indeed. I even held you when you were little. It's been over ten years since I last saw you, now that I think about it."

"Your father and I were like brothers. If you don't mind, you can just call me Uncle Xiao."

Xiao Qiaofeng patted Ye Xiaofan's shoulder and said with a smile.

"Uncle Xiao!"

Ye Xiaofan called out, then pushed open the door, "Uncle Xiao, please come in!"

"Alright!"

Entering the stone house, he closed the door again.

Xiao Qiaofeng stared at Ye Xiaofan with a complex gaze for a moment. Just as Ye Xiaofan was about to speak to break the atmosphere.

"Your father's death is directly related to me."

Xiao Qiaofeng's voice was low and hoarse, and his expression was unreadable.

Upon hearing this, a ripple went through Ye Xiaofan's heart. He quietly looked at Xiao Qiaofeng, waiting for him to continue.

"It's false that your father went out to hunt demonic creatures; in reality, I secretly wanted him to leave Qingyang County and go to Jinyang Prefecture City to find Left Thousand Households Officer."

"Qingyang County is very dangerous right now; it could be wiped out at any moment."

Xiao Qiaofeng waved his hand, signaling Ye Xiaofan to remain silent.

"You find it unbelievable?"

"I only noticed it recently, but it's already too late."

"For some reason, I cannot leave Qingyang County, and no one I sent out secretly has managed to escape. Your father was the last person I sent out, but unfortunately, he couldn't evade the other party."

"Uncle Xiao, why can't you leave Qingyang County? And why can't others leave? Then how do the merchant caravans coming and going from Qingyang County manage?"

Ye Xiaofan voiced his question.

"Because Qingyang County is being watched by an Evil entity. At the same time, the Evil entity uses the people of Qingyang County City to threaten me."

"As for the merchant caravans, they are controlled by the Evil entity, and the Demon Suppression Division of Jinyang Prefecture should have an inside informant for the Evil entity."

Xiao Qiaofeng said slowly, his face grave and somewhat helpless.

"Evil!"

Ye Xiaofan whispered. Tie Wuqing's guess was indeed correct.

"You know about the Evil entity?"

Xiao Qiaofeng was somewhat surprised.

"Yes, Gang Leader Tie told me about it and said that I was targeted by the Evil entity."

Ye Xiaofan nodded and recounted Tie Wuqing's speculation.

Xiao Qiaofeng lowered his head and pondered for a moment.

"It's good that you know about the Evil entity; it makes things much easier. With your talent, it's normal for the Evil entity to target you. If it weren't for my position as Commander, I would have long been transformed into a demonic creature by the Evil entity."

"Uncle Xiao, is the Evil entity in Qingyang County very strong?"

"Very strong. I couldn't even make a move in front of that entity."

Recalling the first time he saw the Evil entity, a hint of terror involuntarily appeared on Xiao Qiaofeng's face, his eyes filled with despair.

"Sigh, I was still hesitant before. Now that you've been targeted by the Evil entity, this mission is perfectly suited for you."

After a moment, Xiao Qiaofeng came back to his senses and sighed.

If Ye Xiaofan hadn't been targeted by the Evil entity, he could have hidden Ye Xiaofan and waited until his strength was sufficient before plotting to escape the Evil entity's blockade.

Now, for himself and for Ye Xiaofan, He had no choice but to take a gamble!

"Uncle Xiao, what mission?"

Ye Xiaofan quickly asked.

"Your current situation is very dangerous as you've been targeted by the Evil entity. I will arrange for you to leave as soon as possible, and I'll tell you the mission then."

"During this time, you should focus on improving your cultivation. If you need any cultivation resources, just tell me."

"Thank you, Uncle Xiao."

Ye Xiaofan couldn't help but smile.

With Xiao Qiaofeng's words, he would no longer lack cultivation techniques or Blood Qi Pills; he only needed to solve the problem of money.

As for where the money would come from, he already had a plan.

Seeing the smile on Ye Xiaofan's face, Xiao Qiaofeng forced a smile of his own and patted Ye Xiaofan's shoulder before leaving.

He ultimately didn't reveal that the County Magistrate was the evil force controlling Qingyang County.

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