Xiang Family, already on the Path to Death

Chapter 18: The Xiang Family, Already on the Path to Death

Tiger Leopard Forest was a forbidden zone for the people of Qingshi County; its name alone could make children stop crying.

There were many fierce beasts. Even if a Body Forging Stage 5 martial artist like Yang Shi led a team, they had been injured multiple times throughout the year.

[Blazing Tiger]

[Spirit Beast (Fire Element)]

[Lifespan: 1/70]

[Realm: Fetal Breath stage]

[Talent: Blazing Flame (Mortal Grade)]

[Blazing Flame (Mortal Grade): As cultivation increases, the surface of the body can release high-temperature flames.]

"A young spirit beast! Let's take it back and raise it. It's infinitely better than that Giant Field Rat."

Yang Genshuo didn't need to manifest his divine power; Yang Shi was thinking the same thing.

Besides a small tiger, there was also a spirit tree bearing orange-red fruits, with three spirit fruits still hanging on it.

[Lava Fruit]

[Spirit Fruit]

[Spiritual Energy Concentration: 2]

[Five Elements Attribute: Fire 80, Wood 20]

Clearly, this tiger had been promoted to a spirit beast by eating these spirit fruits.

Yang Shi took the little tiger back to Jiang Xiaobai, who was overjoyed.

She named the Blazing Tiger "Little Fire."

Compared to the three Lava Fruits on the spirit tree, whose usage was unknown, the three mu of spirit fields below the spirit tree surprised Yang Genshuo even more.

This proved they could farm more.

"Farming is awesome!"

This time, Yang Genshuo planned to have Yang Shi plant some Spirit Wheat. Besides a change of taste, he wanted to see if it could trigger an achievement and earn some Incense Value.

The important task of buying Spirit Wheat seeds naturally fell to Shopkeeper Liao.

Shopkeeper Liao looked at Yang Shi, who had come to visit, with a suspicious expression in his eyes.

"How did you know I just collected 20 jin of Spirit Wheat?"

"What a coincidence, sell it to me then. One Low-grade Spirit Stone, not a penny less."

"No problem, no problem, I'll go get it for you right away."

Holding the 20 jin of dried Spirit Wheat with stalks, an alluring wheat fragrance wafted out. Yang Shi sniffed it carefully.

"It smells somewhat similar to the Grain-abstinence Biscuit."

Liao Cao smiled: "Indeed. When I first received your Grain-abstinence Biscuits, they were so fragrant and sweet, I thought you'd added Spirit Wheat Flour. Later, I ate a piece and couldn't feel the wondrous sensation of spiritual energy passing through my body, only then did I put my doubts aside."

Yang Shi had also been eating Spirit Rice frequently recently, so he naturally understood this wondrous feeling. It was a completely different experience from eating food that didn't contain spiritual energy.

The meals made with Spirit Rice were more like medicinal cuisine, slowly regulating his body, and all his abilities were gradually increasing.

"By the way, Shopkeeper Liao, where did you collect this Spirit Wheat from? Does Qingshi County also have a Spirit Plant Family?"

Liao Cao originally wanted to refuse, but considering their current relationship, he closed the door and whispered:

"The Spirit Wheat this year and the Spirit Rice last year were sold to me by the same person. He's not a Cultivator, but a Mortal. He exchanges 20,000 taels of silver with me every year, and has been doing so for several years."

"Oh? Who is it?" Yang Shi couldn't recall anyone in Qingshi County like that.

"The steward of Xiang Manor, Xiang Sanhe."

Upon hearing the words "Xiang Manor," the smile on Yang Shi's face vanished, and his expression turned thoughtful.

"What's wrong?" Liao Cao asked.

"I'm wondering how Xiang Sanhe, a Mortal, could have these spiritual items."

"That's Xiang Manor's business. I advise you not to inquire. In the entirety of Qingshi County, including the county magistrate and even Senior Liu, no one dares to provoke anyone from Xiang Manor. Rumor has it that behind them is the current Grand Tutor, Xiang Zuo."

"I know. I have other matters today, so I'll take my leave."

Xiang Manor was located in the southeastern suburbs of Qingshi County, while Yang Family Manor was in the northwestern suburbs.

With Qingshi County as the center, their locations were perfectly mirrored.

After Yang Shi came down from the Safe House, he had never been to Xiang Manor.

Because he was afraid that seeing the place would make him unable to suppress his anger, and he also lacked the strength to do anything.

That place was once Yang Manor, his home.

"Waiter, are there seats on the second floor?"

"Yes, yes, a private seat on the second floor for one~"

Inside a tavern closest to the Xiang Manor, Yang Shi leaned by the window, his eyes narrowed as he observed.

He couldn't see anything.

"The Xiang family has raised their walls, at least 5 meters high. What are they trying to hide?"

"How can Xiang Sanhe sell 20 jin of Spirit Rice and Spirit Wheat every year?"

"Could it be..."

Yang Shi harbored a secret guess in his heart.

At this moment, a Golden Great Hand appeared in the sky, pointing at the Xiang Manor, and transformed into a line of text:

"This is a Path to Death!"

Yang Shi couldn't see inside the walls, but Yang Genshuo could!

He had a bird's-eye view!

He could see everything within 100 meters of Yang Shi, and even zoom in and out.

The scene within the walls made Yang Genshuo furious!

Looking at the half-screen of glowing spirit fields, Yang Genshuo's face turned red with jealousy.

"Mine! It's all mine!"

"The Xiang family is already on the Path to Death!"

Yang Shi had spent half a year, fighting tigers and leopards, losing three subordinates, just to secure 3 mu of spirit fields. He was even a little smug, feeling like his family was about to rise.

But now, in the former courtyard of the Yang family, the ground was covered in spirit fields!

The Xiang family was right in front of them, cultivating diligently, with spirit rain shooting into the ground without restraint.

This made Yang Genshuo extremely surprised, angry, ashamed, and a little excited!

"If this could be brought into the Yang family, farming would be incredibly satisfying."

Then they could earn a large sum of spirit stones every year from selling Spirit Rice and Spirit Wheat, and even support several Cultivators in the family.

After hearing the news his Old Ancestor had discovered, Yang Shi suddenly understood why the Xiang family, with no prior enmity with the Yang family, had silently annihilated the entire Yang family.

It was all because of these Immortal Food Resources!

If you have a treasure land but lack the strength, I will destroy your entire clan and seize your treasure land.

"Is this cultivation?"

Yang Shi closed his eyes, recalling the sight of the unseeing corpses filling the courtyard that day, and shed two streams of hot tears.

After finishing a jar of wine, Yang Shi staggered away.

Upon returning, it would be double the body tempering!

"Old Ancestor, please bestow Immortal Power upon me, I want to become stronger!"

[Using Blessing: Vitality]

[Incense Value -1]

Watching Yang Shi tirelessly practicing the Traceless Sword Technique in the manor, Yang Genshuo sighed.

"With these Spirit Fields, the Xiang Family has developed for 18 years. Who knows what kind of behemoth they have become. I've already seen three Cultivators solely responsible for casting spells on that patch of Spirit Field. Can you, a mere Mortal, contend with them?"

Time accelerated, and the third year in the Cultivation World had passed.

It was time for the annual Ancestral Worship Ceremony again.

[Your descendant Yang Shi has successfully completed this year's Ancestral Worship Ceremony]

[Incense Value +10]

[You have received Offerings from Yang Family members: 10 catties of Spirit Rice, 2 catties of Spirit Wheat, "Traceless Sword Technique", "Gale Blade Technique", "Clear Heart Art", "Dominating Aura Art".]

[Do you wish to bestow a Reward upon your Yang Family Descendant?]

Yang Genshuo did not go out that day. He had nothing particularly good to give, so he picked a book from the bookshelf and sent it to Yang Shi.

"The Art of War."

Yang Shi's comprehension was quite good. The Chain Scheme he used to execute Zhao Kuangfeng was quite well-executed. Yang Genshuo hoped he would continue to improve.

After bestowing the reward, before Yang Genshuo could even look at his Offerings, his phone rang at an inopportune moment.

"Mr. Yang, have you gathered the 200,000? Your final repayment deadline is in 3 days."

"Hurry, hurry, what's the rush? Tell your Bank Manager to wait for me at the bank this afternoon, I'll settle the account!"

Yang Genshuo rubbed his nose, feeling a surge of Dominating Aura.

"I apologize, Mr. Yang, our Bank Manager is very busy and doesn't have time to pay attention to such Small Loans."

"You... hey! This... oh dear~"

Yang Genshuo hastily hung up the phone, feeling completely unfulfilled.

However, a debt was a debt, and it had to be repaid. He took out the Offerings he received yesterday: 10 Gold Bracelets, each weighing 50g.

I ran through 10 gold shops in Shimen City, sold everything, and got 240,000.

"Easy peasy~"

As he was about to hail a taxi to go to the bank to make a repayment, he received a WeChat message from Chen Wanting.

"Shuo Ge, that night was a misunderstanding. The reasons are very complicated. Do you have time? I'll explain it to you in person."

Yang Genshuo slapped his thigh.

"Damn it! She can see my bank card transfer records on her phone!"