Xue Long

A few breaths later, Xue Qing steadied himself and spoke in a cold voice.

"Today, I admit defeat. But you've killed three of my teammates too. How about we call it even?"

"Let me go, and I can pretend none of this ever happened."

As he spoke, a startling glint of killing intent flashed deep in Xue Qing's eyes.

How could he possibly let this end here?

A mere Psionic Warrior—once he got back, he'd have plenty of ways to kill him.

Hearing Xue Qing beg for mercy, Ye Cang nearly laughed in anger.

He had broken all four of Wu Guang's limbs and still expected to live. Absurd.

"Begging for mercy now? Don't you think it's a little late?"

As he spoke, Ye Cang strode over to Wu Guang.

He hurriedly injected a dose of healing serum into Wu Guang's body, stabilizing his injuries.

"He's not dead. We can talk this out. Let me go, and I won't pursue this matter. I can even hand over all the Green Python Squad's funds!"

Green Python continued speaking calmly.

"You're no longer in a position to negotiate with me."

Ye Cang shook his head. At a thought, a flying sword trembled, ready to pierce Xue Qing's head, when Xue Qing suddenly shouted:

"My brother is Xue Long! He's a High-level General. If you kill me, you'll die too. You might as well make peace with me here."

Hearing this, Ye Cang gave a scornful smile.

"So what? He's only a High-level General. Give me a few days, and I can crush him with one hand!"

Xue Qing had thought that revealing his identity would make Ye Cang spare him, but he never imagined he'd hear such an arrogant response.

"You..."

Splurt...

Before he could say another word, a King Slayer Flying Sword had already pierced through his skull.

Xue Long!

According to what Ye Cang had learned before,

he was one of Crimson Cloud City's High-level Generals.

His combat strength was also quite impressive among Crimson Cloud City's High-level Generals.

However, he cultivated alone and had no powerful family backing him.

So it wouldn't be easy to mobilize all kinds of resources and track him down.

Even so, Ye Cang quickly disposed of the bodies and then immediately contacted Lin Yan.

He told them what had happened here.

Just then, a voice came from nearby.

"Ye Cang, hurry... hurry and run..."

It was Wu Guang, who had woken up.

His voice was hoarse as he spoke urgently, but unable to move, he could only writhe on the ground.

"You're awake."

Ye Cang hurried over and helped Wu Guang up.

"Y-you have to run. Green Python..."

He spoke in a panic, his eyes full of anxiety.

"Don't worry. It's all over. Just rest for now."

Ye Cang spoke softly. After Wu Guang had calmed down a little, he told him that he had already taken care of the Green Python Squad.

After quickly tidying everything up, Ye Cang notified Lin Yan and the others, then carried Wu Guang to the car and sped toward Crimson Cloud City.

The healing serum had temporarily stabilized Wu Guang's injuries, but fully restoring him to his former condition wouldn't be easy.

All four limbs were broken!

As far as Ye Cang knew, there was probably only one medicine that could restore him completely: an ointment called Dragon Marrow Paste.

He had stumbled across it while searching online for medicines to heal injuries in the memories of his predecessor.

But it wasn't cheap.

Three hundred million Huaxia Coins!

Thinking of this, Ye Cang sighed inwardly.

"This started because of me, so I should be the one to see it through. Three hundred million Huaxia Coins... At the rate I'm improving, I might be able to manage it in less than half a year."

Crimson Cloud City!

At Warrior Hospital,

by the time Ye Cang arrived, Lin Yan and the others were already there.

As soon as the car stopped, Lin Yan hurried over.

He yanked the car door open, and when he saw Wu Guang lying there like a heap of mush, a surge of fury swept across his face.

At that moment, Wu Guang opened his eyes a crack. When he saw Lin Yan, a hint of shame crossed his face.

"Brother Lin! I wasn't careful..."

Hearing Wu Guang's faint voice, Lin Yan could no longer hold back.

"Damn that Green Python Squad! I'll make them pay for this in blood!"

His eyes were bloodshot, his face twisted with rage. He let out a low, savage growl, his voice brimming with violent killing intent.

Just then, Ye Cang stepped forward and pulled Lin Yan aside.

"Quick, hurry and treat him! You have to stabilize his injuries!"

Ye Cang called urgently to the doctors and nurses, who were already ready to help.

Only after they had taken over did Ye Cang finally breathe a long sigh of relief.

"Damn it!"

"Green Python Squad, you bastards! One day, I'll send every last one of you to hell!"

Watching Wu Guang being carried away, Shi Feng was furious too.

"How did they know it was us?"

Shi Feng asked, his face dark with anger.

Hearing the question, Ye Cang explained what had happened.

"Heh! So our horizons were too narrow after all. We thought a major force like the Evolver Alliance would keep its word, but it seems we were far too careless."

After hearing the explanation, Lin Yan gave a bitter laugh.

But soon, his expression changed, and he looked at Ye Cang.

"Then how did you escape from the Green Python Squad with Wu Guang?"

Green Python was already an Advanced Martial Artist, and there were several other Intermediate Martial Artists with him.

The fact that the two of them had made it back alive meant something else must have happened.

Shi Feng and Bai Yuanliang also looked over.

In response, Ye Cang told them what had happened.

When he finished, he looked at Lin Yan.

"I'll deal with Xue Long. Don't leave the city for now. Just take good care of Wu Guang."

"If you're short on money, contact me. I'll find a way."

After speaking, Ye Cang gave them a few more instructions, then got into the car, ready to leave.

He couldn't stay here for long.

He had to keep getting stronger!

If Xue Qing had come after him, then Xue Long, a High-level General, was an even greater threat.

The news of Xue Qing's death would come out sooner or later.

Before Xue Long came looking for him, he had to be strong enough to stand against him.

"Fine. Be careful. If Xue Long really figures anything out, I'll face him with you."

Lin Yan nodded firmly.

"We'll do the same!"

Shi Feng and Bai Yuanliang spoke up together.

In Crimson Cloud City,

Ye Cang didn't go to the Evolver Alliance shop where he had sold materials before.

Instead, he found another shop.

Golden Fall Tower!

It was run by the Huang Family, the family behind Crimson Cloud City's city lord, Huang Heyu.

In Crimson Cloud City, its scale was comparable to that of the Evolver Alliance's shop.

"Hello, sir. That comes to 1.36 million Huaxia Coins. The money has been deposited into your account. Please check it."

A staff member reminded Ye Cang.

"All right!"

Ye Cang checked the deposit notification and nodded.

Most of the Sickle Goats this time were Beast Soldier-level beasts.

So although there were fewer of them, the materials sold for tens of thousands more than before.

Crimson Cloud City.

There was a district lined with numerous luxurious estates.

In an exquisitely furnished room inside one of them, a man dressed in black woke from his cultivation.

As his eyes opened, a startling Killing Intent radiated from him.

It was an aura honed through countless battles. An ordinary person would have gone weak in the knees at the sight of him.

He was Xue Long.

"So this is Blood Wind Intent. It really is powerful!"

Xue Long smiled faintly and slowly rose to his feet. A layer of crimson wind seemed to swirl around him.

"Starting today, I've stepped into the ranks of the War Venerables. Millions will look up to me!"

Looking down at the scenery below, he felt exhilarated.

After years of arduous cultivation, he had finally reached enlightenment in a single moment.

How could he not share such joy with his family?

"I've been in seclusion for a while now. I haven't seen my younger brother, Xue Qing, in some time. I wonder if he's broken through to General yet."

Muttering to himself, Xue Long picked up his phone and dialed a number.

Beep, beep, beep...