Qing Tan, the House-Cleaning in Progress

With Xiao Zhan, a peak Da Dou Shi, and the Lin Family's four Heavenly Origin Realm experts, the battle ended quickly, and the spoils were counted just as swiftly.

In merely an hour, they had looted every cultivation resource worth taking from the Lei and Xie families, packed them into Universe Bags, and brought them back to the Lin Family.

It was worth mentioning that when Lin Zhentian wanted to hand all the spoils over to Xiao Zhan, the latter used training as an excuse and left the distribution to the two youngsters, Xiao Yan and Lin Dong.

From this, it was clear that Xiao Zhan held great expectations for both of them.

Lin Family Back Mountain,

Within a dense forest on the back mountain's summit, the sounds of fierce bodies colliding rang out. As the view drew closer, two figures could be seen continuously exchanging blows in a clearing amid the trees.

Not far away, a little girl in pale clothing was intently weaving a flower wreath in her hands. Beside her already lay a finished one.

"Eldest Brother, my father said that we were able to wipe out the Lei and Xie families thanks to Godfather. So this time, we'll split the gains ninety-ten. Our Lin Family only needs ten percent. You can take all the Pure Yuan Pills and Yang Yuan Pills."

Before long, Lin Dong and Xiao Yan stopped. The two wiped the sweat from their faces with their sleeves, then dropped directly onto the clean grass beside them. Their movements were perfectly synchronized as they skillfully snapped off blades of grass and stuffed them into their mouths.

"We're family. No need to stand on ceremony. We agreed that no matter what we gained, aside from distributing things according to need, we'd split the rest fifty-fifty."

Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head.

When dealing with people and matters, one had to look further ahead.

What difference did it make whether such trifling gains were split fifty-fifty or ninety-ten?

The Lei and Xie families were merely local tyrants in Qingyang Town. There were not many Yang Yuan Pills in their families, and all the Pure Yuan Pills gained this time had been provided by Gu Ying.

Besides, even if they took all the cultivation resources, it would still be far from enough for every member of the Xiao Family to cultivate.

Putting it into perspective, the Lei and Xie families combined only had five or six Dou Master-level fighters. All their resources combined could not even support one-tenth of the Xiao Family's clan members...

"Besides, Qing Tan's cold energy erupted again recently, didn't it? If we can't find pure Extreme Yin Spiritual Medicine later, we'll have to spend money placing bounties or bidding at auctions."

As Xiao Yan spoke, his gaze turned toward the little girl behind Lin Dong.

Qing Tan was around thirteen or fourteen years old. She wore only a simple set of pale clothing, but such plain attire could not hide the liveliness on her little face.

Hearing her name suddenly mentioned, she stopped weaving her flower wreath and raised her head. Her large eyes blinked brightly, making her look exceptionally adorable.

"Brother Lin Dong, this flower wreath is for you!"

Grasping the flower wreath she had just finished, Qing Tan lightly walked over and placed it on Lin Dong's face.

"Thank you, Qing Tan."

"Hehe, Eldest Brother is right. It's just that my father and grandfather kept nagging me about it, so I came to tell you."

Lin Dong chuckled, rolled up from the ground into a sitting position, and reached out to catch the flower wreath before it slipped off. He placed it atop his head.

"Black Dragon Stockade is rather far away. The Lin Family should have gathered its men by now. Shall we go take a look?"

Xiao Yan rose as well and said with a smile.

Cut the Grass Without Removing the Roots, and Spring Wind Blows and It Grows Again.

The Lei and Xie families had already been thoroughly exterminated. In contrast, due to distance and terrain, Black Dragon Stockade had not been destroyed immediately. Only the two stockade chiefs they had hired had fallen.

Black Dragon Stockade had many members and was located deep within the mountains and forests. A few top experts alone could not wipe them all out amid such complex terrain.

Therefore, after Xiao Zhan, Lin Zhentian, and the others returned from the Lei Family Courtyard, they casually handed the spoils to the two juniors for distribution before immediately beginning to gather manpower.

"Brother Xiao Yan, this flower wreath is for you."

Holding another flower wreath, Qing Tan shyly stuffed it into Xiao Yan's hands. Then, like a startled little deer, she skipped back behind Lin Dong, naturally looping her small hand around his arm.

"Thank you, Qing Tan. Qing Tan is such a good girl!"

Xiao Yan was slightly stunned, then a brilliant smile appeared on his handsome face.

The Lin Family Compound was filled with gathered men, all dressed in black. Even their horses' hooves had been wrapped in cloth. Everyone remained silent as an icy killing intent faintly spread through the air.

"They're men who have seen blood. Other than being a little low in cultivation, they can be considered elites."

Beneath the shade of a tree, Xiao Zhan watched the black-clad men and sensed the unique bloody aura of slaughter clinging to them. He stroked his chin, his long hair drifting gently in the breeze, giving him an air of detached elegance.

Ever since he had made a slight move and completely annihilated the Lei and Xie families' top experts, the Lin Family members had become even more reverent toward him.

If, previously, only the Lin Family higher-ups knew of this expert because time had been short,

then now, as news of the Lei and Xie families' destruction spread, even the Lin Family juniors had heard of his illustrious reputation. They were currently crowding atop the courtyard walls to sneak a look.

"Brother Xiao, we'll head out first. Once we destroy Black Dragon Stockade, we'll meet up with you in Yan City."

Lin Xiao strode over and smiled at Xiao Zhan.

Time was short. Traveling from Qingyang Town to Yan City and back would consume quite a bit of time. After some discussion, the small fry of Black Dragon Stockade were left to the Lin Family, while Xiao Zhan planned to head directly to the Blood Robe Sect in Yan City.

First destroy the Blood Robe Sect, then destroy the Blood Wolf Gang.

After that, they would organize the gains, sell unneeded supplies through the Myriad Gold Merchant Association, exchange them for Yang Origin Stones and Pure Yuan Pills, then return to the Lin Family...

By then, it would be about time to return to the Dou Qi Continent.

"I'll handle the Blood Robe Sect and the Blood Wolf Gang." Xiao Zhan nodded before continuing, "However, I plan to bring Dong'er and Yan'er along to Yan City this time. Flowers cannot bloom in a greenhouse. Even if they are not killing anyone, at their age, they should at least broaden their horizons."

Before making a move, he had not been entirely certain of the martial art system's exact combat strength. Thus, Xiao Zhan had played it safe and had not brought Xiao Yan to the Lei Family to slaughter everyone.

But now, after easily killing Heavenly Origin Realm experts, Xiao Zhan had a complete grasp of the situation.

Yan'er's judgment had not been wrong. The Heavenly Origin Realm corresponded to Dou Masters, while the Core Formation Realm corresponded to Da Dou Shi.

If I go all out, aside from the Yan City Lord, no other Great Perfection of Core Formation Realm expert can withstand ten exchanges against me!

The Blood Robe Sect only had a Minor Perfection of Core Formation Realm expert. At most, he was equivalent to a Six-Star Great Dou Shi. It would be good to let Yan'er broaden his horizons.

As for dealing with the Blood Wolf Gang afterward, they could simply stay farther away. It just so happened that Yan'er had said Dong'er shared a teacher-student connection with the Symbol Master Association President in Yan City...

This time, he would help bring it about as well!

In the span of a thought, many ideas flashed through Xiao Zhan's mind.

"This... With Brother Xiao present, I'm naturally at ease."

After hesitating slightly, Lin Xiao did not object.

As the two spoke, the Lin Family experts had more or less finished gathering.

"Move out!"

Looking at the assembled troops, a cold glint flashed through Lin Zhentian's eyes. Without another word, he waved his hand and led Lin Xiao and Lin Mang out of the Lin Family first.

Behind the three, a large force surged out of the family like a black torrent.

"Father!"

"Godfather!"

At that moment, Xiao Yan and Lin Dong ran over. As for little Qing Tan, Liu Yan had taken her away.

"Yan'er, Dong'er, you should have heard what I said just now, right?"

"So, do you want to go to Yan City and broaden your horizons? It's fine if you don't. We can talk about it next time."

Xiao Zhan turned around, placed his hands on the two boys' heads, and spoke gently.

"Yes."

"I was just planning to go to Yan City and personally witness this world's prosperity. This time, I also plan to buy more Universe Bags and bring them back to sell through Sister Ya Fei's channels."

Xiao Yan nodded directly.

Universe Bags on the Profound Sky Continent were like Storage Rings on the Dou Qi Continent: both were spatial storage equipment. However, compared to the rarity and astronomical prices of Storage Rings on the Dou Qi Continent, Universe Bags were far cheaper.

A low-grade Universe Bag cost less than fifty Yang Origin Stones, roughly equivalent to five Yang Yuan Pills. Basically, any slightly wealthy Heavenly Origin Realm expert could afford one.

On the other hand, although the Xiao Family was still a camel larger than a horse despite being weakened, taking the Jia Lie Family—one of Wutan City's Three Great Families—as an example, the entire family only barely possessed two low-grade Storage Rings.

One had to know that the Jia Lie Family had more than two Da Dou Shi experts, equivalent to Core Formation Realm combat power!

They could purchase Universe Bags, sell them through the Mite'er Family, then use the money they earned to purchase or even place bounties on Natural Treasures within the Jia Ma Empire that could restore Soul Power...

This would allow Old Yao to raise the strength he could wield once more!

At certain times, wealth could be directly tied to strength!