Return and Turn In the Mission

With the execution of the notorious Hong Baiwei, Hua Qiang's mission was complete.

The surroundings were deathly silent, with only a gentle breeze rustling the leaves, as if whispering the end of this fierce battle.

Hua Qiang swiftly severed Hong Baiwei's head with his knife, then bent down and picked up a few large, thick leaves to wrap the head.

"This is a quest item, so there can't be any mistakes. There are rewards for it."

Hua Qiang spoke softly, which drew the attention of Hua Jiu'er, whose face was full of surprise.

"Eldest Brother, what's the reward? Is it a lot of silver?"

Well--

Hua Qiang saw Huo Qingtong pleading for help, but he didn't know what kind of reward it would be.

Huo Qingtong smiled and said, "I don't have any silver, but I do have points, as well as Pills resources."

Hua Jiu'er immediately lost interest.

"We must return to the Ruin City immediately and find the city Fei Nanxing. Only with his certificate can we return to the sect's main hall to report."

Huo Qingtong nodded slightly, gently brushed her hair, and said slowly, "Fei Nanxing was the one who initiated the mission, and the reward has already been handed over to the sect's mission hall finance department."

However, the sect wants to deduct a management fee, so we can't afford to have anything go wrong at the last minute after all this hard work.

The three stepped onto the broad back of the Red-headed Eagle, which flapped its Red-headed Eagle and soared into the sky, speeding away from the Ruin City.

Several hours later, the majestic outline of the city came into view.

As soon as the three landed, Cheng Fei Nanxing rushed out to greet them, his eyes instantly locking onto the object in Hua Qiang's hand that was tightly wrapped in leaves.

Upon seeing the outline clearly, Fei Nanxing's body stiffened abruptly, then he trembled with excitement, veins bulging on his forehead, as if a surge of emotion had instantly gripped his mind and body.

"That bastard finally got his comeuppance!" Fei Nanxing roared, his eyes reddening as he released the pent-up hatred and resentment that had been building up for so long.

His hands involuntarily rose slightly upwards; if it weren't for his sense of decorum, he probably would have knelt down before Hua Qiang and Huo Qingtong.

The past surged through his mind like a nightmare. Under his rule, Hong Baiwei acted recklessly, massacring villages at the drop of a hat, plunging the people into misery and causing them to weep loudly.

As the city's chieftain, he was powerless to protect his people, and time and again he faced ruins and corpses strewn across the fields, filled with self-blame and helplessness.

He faced constant questioning from above, with threats of dismissal and investigation hanging like a sword of Damocles. The people were filled with unease, and rumors surged like a raging undercurrent, nearly engulfing him completely.

"My lords, you have saved me, and you have saved the lives of countless people in this Ruin City!"

"Hmph! How could they forget me? I also contributed!" Hua Jiu'er muttered to herself.

Fei Nanxing calmed himself down, his face full of enthusiasm, and hurriedly welcomed the three into his mansion, where he laid out a grand feast.

After several rounds of drinks, the banquet was filled with words of praise and gratitude for the guests.

Hua Qiang and Huo Qingtong responded politely, and after a satisfying meal, they took Hua Jiu'er and Qi Yi back to their sect.

During the two-day journey, Hua Jiu'er chattered incessantly, full of longing for the sect.

Hua Qiang would occasionally tease her, while Huo Qingtong would patiently explain the sect's rules.

Upon entering the sect's main hall, a solemn and magnificent aura overwhelmed them. Huo Qingtong stepped forward to present the two tasks she had been given, and the leaf-wrapped quilt containing Hong Baiwei's head was solemnly placed on the table.

After checking and confirming that everything was correct, the elder in charge registered the information and issued the reward.

With everything settled, the three returned to Hua Qiang's residence.

This is a quiet little courtyard, with swaying bamboo shadows and the delicate fragrance of flowers.

After resting for a moment, Huo Qingtong pulled Hua Jiu'er to handle the matters of joining the sect.

She moved skillfully between the various halls, finding Outer Sect Disciple robes and identity Token, and carefully instructing Hua Jiu'er on the sect's daily routine and cultivation techniques.

Hua Jiu'er changed into brand new clothes, looking lively and playful, with a smile in her eyes.

Hua Qiang and Huo Qingtong bowed gracefully. "Thank you, senior brother and senior sister. From now on, Jiu'er will definitely work hard in cultivation and not let you down!"

Hua Qiang rubbed Hua Jiu'er's head and laughed heartily, "Good! From now on, just stay here in peace. If you have any difficulties, just let me know. Although our sect has many rules, it is also full of human touch. There are many days ahead, so just focus on your cultivation!"

Huo Qingtong smiled gently and took Hua Jiu'er's small hand, "From now on, follow your senior brother and study hard. Your senior sister will come to see you often."

Hua Jiu'er nodded obediently.

Flowing Cloud Peak, towering high in the clouds, seems to be the boundary between a fairyland and the mortal world.

On the mountainside, a magnificent palace with carved beams and painted rafters stands quietly.

The hall was filled with the fragrance of incense, quiet and secluded. Fu Disheng, the grandson of Fu Yunxiao, the Great Elder of the Inner Sect, was sitting cross-legged on a futon, his eyes closed, concentrating on cultivating the sect's superior internal energy cultivation method.

His aura swirled around him, with faint glimmers of light, indicating that he had reached a high level of spiritual attainment.

"Ta-da!"

A sudden burst of hurried and chaotic footsteps shattered the tranquility.

Immediately afterward, a panicked voice came from outside. "Holy Son, Holy Son Senior Brother, something terrible has happened!"

Fu Disheng's eyelids twitched suddenly, and he slowly opened his eyes, his two sharp gazes piercing the newcomer like unsheathed swords.

He said in a cold voice, "Xiao Xiaoji, speak properly to me. When have I ever been anything but Holy Son? Aren't I sitting here perfectly fine?"

Xiao Xiaoji was startled by the reprimand, his body instantly stiffened, and cold sweat poured down his forehead.

He quickly steadied himself, bowed respectfully, and said, "Holy Son Brother Holy Son, I was wrong just now. I hope you will forgive me!"

"Um!"

Fu Disheng snorted heavily through his nose and said impatiently, "What's the matter? Why are you making such a fuss?"

Xiao Xiaoji stole a glance at Fu Disheng's expression and whispered, "Holy Son, the Saintess Maiden has arrived."

Hua Qiang was with her, and the two were incredibly intimate.

"Snort!"

As soon as he said it, he saw Fu Disheng's face darken instantly and he even snorted coldly, realizing that he had said the wrong thing.

He quickly changed the subject, his face full of flattery, saying, "That Hua Qiang, he doesn't know his place, daring to get so close to the Saintess, and behaving like that..."

Senior brother, should I send someone to teach him a lesson?

Or just cripple him, leaving him unable to get out of bed.

Anyone who dares to covet the Holy Son's woman will be punished severely!

Fu Disheng narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in them.

He glanced at the man, a sinister smile creeping onto his face.

He slowly stood up, pacing back and forth, saying, "This person definitely needs to be taught a lesson, but there's no need for us to take action ourselves."

Having said that, he gently pulled at the neck with his slender fingers, making a throat-slitting motion, his eyes filled with chilling coldness.

"Using someone else to do the dirty work, isn't that wonderful? It gets rid of this eyesore without leaving any evidence..."

"Hmph, Hua Qiang, how dare you act so presumptuously right under the Holy Son's nose? You're courting death!"

After speaking, he waved his sleeve, and his aura surged.

He glanced at Xiao Xiaoji and said, "I'm giving you a task..."