Robbery

"His martial arts are decent, but his willpower is weak, like a flower in a greenhouse, a sheltered young lady..."

"It has a connection with Sihai Pavilion, and Sihai Pavilion can obtain a large number of Spirit Seeds. The source is self-evident..."

Fang Yuan was, after all, a smart person. With just a few connections, he had an answer in his heart: "Gui Ling Sect?"

This young lady's martial arts were not bad, similar to Song Yujie's. She was clearly a high-ranking disciple of Gui Ling Sect.

If he killed her just like that, he would likely make a very powerful enemy.

Of course, the most crucial point was that the other party had only acted on a whim to follow him, and it hadn't reached the point where she absolutely had to be killed.

"What do you want? Don't come any closer!"

At this moment, Young Master Qing, seeing Fang Yuan's unpredictable expression and recalling many rumors of flower-picking thieves in the martial arts world, was even more terrified. She sobbed, "If you make a move... I..."

"Don't bring up any powerful connections now, or I can't guarantee I won't kill you to keep my secrets!"

Fang Yuan flicked his index finger on Young Master Qing's delicate skin, causing her to gasp and stop crying.

"That's right, that's a good girl!"

He patted her little face, finding it somewhat addictive.

This girl's skin is really nice, like silk, almost comparable to the fur of a Flower Fox Ferret... Pfft... What am I thinking?

Fang Yuan shook his head abruptly and said in a deep voice, "You followed me, are you prepared to pay compensation?"

"Com... Compensation?"

Young Master Qing was stunned.

Shouldn't this lecherous thief be doing those shameful things next? Why did his style change so suddenly?

After the initial shock subsided, she felt both relieved and extremely indignant: Am I really that unappealing... that even this little thief isn't interested in me!?

Thinking of this, she stared at Fang Yuan, her eyes carrying a murderous intent.

"What are you still standing there for? Do you want me to search you?"

Fang Yuan leered at Young Master Qing, assessing her. Although her martial arts were poor, her figure seemed quite voluptuous.

Furthermore, she didn't understand disguise at all, and she didn't even have an Adam's apple. Only a blind person wouldn't recognize her.

"No! No!"

Young Master Qing was so angry she almost suffered internal injuries again. "What do you want... I... I'll give you anything!"

"I don't want martial arts manuals!"

Fang Yuan thought of the 'Gui Ling Heart Method' that Song Yujie had contributed last time, and he developed a prejudice. He sifted through the items Young Master Qing handed over.

"What is this? Rouge and powder? Do I need these things?"

He opened a shell-shaped box, saw the crimson color inside, and was speechless.

"This is the best brand in the city, Purple Fragrance Premium. One box costs ten taels of gold!" Young Master Qing replied weakly.

"Damn! You rich people really know how to have fun!"

Fang Yuan was somewhat speechless. Hearing how wealthy this girl was, he almost had the urge to kidnap her.

However, he knew that this girl's backing was no less than Song Yujie's.

If she only lost some money and external items after being defeated by him this time, it would only be a small loss. Perhaps those behind her would even be happy to see it, letting this young lady know the dangers of the martial arts world.

But if he took her martial arts manuals, or even kidnapped and ransomed her, it would immediately become a major incident. Would they seal the city gates and search everywhere?

His own small frame couldn't handle such a situation. He could only take what he could afford.

"Tsk tsk... Xiao Qing, you're quite rich, aren't you?"

Even though it was just a small amount of money, it made Fang Yuan extremely happy.

"Qinghe Bank banknotes, a full one hundred taels, redeemable upon presentation! Plus over thirty taels of loose silver, a pair of jade bracelets, a hairpin, and a cat's eye green gem... Hmm, not bad, not bad!"

Fang Yuan was accustomed to frugality. He didn't even let go of the cat's eye green gem on Xiao Qing's original headscarf. After receiving it, his face broke into a smile.

In his eyes, Xiao Qing at this moment was a great benefactor.

With this woman's selfless gifting of wealth, the expenditure for purchasing Spirit Seeds was immediately recovered, and he even made a substantial profit.

"You... you... sob sob..."

Xiao Qing was also on the verge of tears. Those hundred taels of banknotes were her hidden savings! She had just deposited them in the bank today when disaster struck.

Fortunately, she had some sense and didn't utter any threatening words.

"I know, you're probably going to find someone for revenge! As long as they are of the same generation, I'll accept the challenge!"

Fang Yuan tilted his chin, looking arrogant. "Among my peers, I, the Little Martial God Wu Ming, have never feared anyone!"

"Little Martial God Wu Ming!"

Xiao Qing repeated the words, wishing she could engrave them in her heart forever.

"Alright, you can leave. Remember, I live at Tianya Hai Ge. I await your visit anytime!"

Fang Yuan casually stuffed everything into his embrace, then turned and walked away.

Running away after acting tough, so thrilling!

He certainly wasn't Wu Ming. As for Tianya Hai Ge, it was just the largest inn he'd seen on his travels...

Poor Xiao Qing was completely fooled and didn't even realize it, muttering incessantly, "Little Martial God Wu Ming! Tianya Hai Ge! You just wait, I'll definitely get my senior brothers and sisters to avenge me!"

"Gui Ling Sect Notice: Elder Song Zhong of this sect has wantonly killed innocents and harmed fellow disciples. Since ancient times, no one has been so deranged. After deliberation by the Sect Master and the two Grand Elders, he is hereby expelled from the sect. A warrant for his arrest has been issued. Anyone who captures this villain will be rewarded with a thousand taels of gold, a secret manual, or a Gui Yuan Token!"

Several days passed in a flash. At the city gate, a crowd had gathered, staring at the newly posted notice in shock.

"Elder Song Zhong? He's a master of the seventh level of martial arts! How did he end up being hunted?"

"They say his beloved son died, and he went mad!"

"Remember the widespread news about the annihilation of the Kou Family Manor? He was the one who did it!"

"Heh heh... If it were just a few outsiders, do you think the Gui Ling Sect would uphold justice?"

Amidst the crowd's discussions, an 'insider' sneered, "What truly sealed his fate was destroying the Zhou Family, who were also disciples of the Gui Ling Sect!"

"The Zhou Family? The Green Leaf Zhou Family? Hiss..."

"That's right, I even saw the young master of the Zhou Family come to lodge a tearful complaint before!"

"But Song Zhong actually escaped?"

"This is an internal factional dispute within the Gui Ling Sect. Otherwise, why would they need to hire outside help?"

"Regardless, it's still our opportunity!"

The discussion erupted, and many martial artists' eyes lit up upon seeing the reward.

Gold and secret manuals might not be much, but the Gui Yuan Token was extraordinary. Those who held it would be treated with respect by everyone in the Gui Ling Sect, essentially receiving the treatment of an outer guest elder. They could even use the return of the Gui Yuan Token as a premise to have the Gui Ling Sect perform one task for them.

In theory, as long as it was within their capabilities, they would agree to anything!

"Song Zhong... Gui Yuan Token?"

Outside the city, in a farmhouse, Fang Yuan also heard the news and stopped his training.

The city was too dangerous, and it would be difficult to escape if something happened. Once the gates were closed, unless one had exceptional Qinggong, they would be trapped like fish in a barrel. Therefore, he had directly come outside the city and found a peasant family to lodge with.

It didn't cost much, just a few taels of silver, enough to make them beam with joy and dare not neglect him in the slightest.

He glanced at his status again:

"Name: Fang Yuan

Essence: 2.7 Qi: 2.6 Spirit: 1.5 Age: 18 Cultivation: Martial Arts Fifth Level Skills: Black Sand Palm [Level 5], Eagle Claw Iron Cloth Shirt [Level 5] Specialties: Medical Skill [Level 2], Planting Skill [Level 3]"

"I was already a master of the fifth level. The first five levels of the Eagle Claw Iron Cloth Shirt were practiced very quickly, and they are now almost perfect..."

With his foundation in place, the initial levels of other martial arts were extremely simple for Fang Yuan. Even the proficiency standards were greatly reduced, allowing him to improve rapidly.

It was just like a few days ago, when he had directly used this characteristic to trick that Xiao Qing.

Of course, breaking through to the sixth level wouldn't be so easy.

Moreover, the "Shattering Gate" was one of the three dangerous gates of martial arts. If there was even the slightest mistake, one could fall into a state of eternal damnation. Fang Yuan had to be cautious.

"I originally planned to go back and focus on advancing my martial arts realm after this matter was settled. I didn't expect the Gui Ling Sect to be so indecisive and actually let Song Zhong escape, issuing a wanted poster?"

Fang Yuan was somewhat puzzled.

He was naturally unaware that the internal struggles within the Gui Ling Sect had reached a fever pitch.

The attitude of the Gui Ling Sect Master, Shi Yutong, was ambiguous, and the two major factions led by Elder Yan and Elder Han attacked each other, creating the current situation.

For the Sect Master's faction, the most important thing at the moment was to stabilize the overall situation. Compared to that, Song Zhong's life or death was not of much concern.

Fang Yuan was completely unaware of all these power plays, but he knew one thing!

That was, if Song Zhong lived, he would not be at peace!

Even though he had acted discreetly, there was no guarantee he wouldn't be discovered. At that time, a martial arts master of the "three dangerous gates" would abandon all dignity and scruples to assassinate him, and he would certainly not be able to withstand it.

"I must take this opportunity to beat a drowning dog and cut the weeds to the root!"

Fang Yuan made up his mind. He put on his training clothes, and with a few leaps, he disappeared into the distance.

It wasn't difficult to get news about Song Zhong.

Practitioners from almost the entire county were looking for him.

Rumor had it that this man had fought his way out of the sect in a bloody battle, and then fled into Great Green Mountain.

This mountain was a branch of Qingling Mountain, and now it was being sealed off at important passes by Gui Ling Sect, which was conducting a dragnet search. With a large number of practitioners tracking him and bringing their own provisions, it was only a matter of time before he was found.

"Hmm! So many people?"

Outside the mountain forest, Fang Yuan looked up at the dazzling, scorching sun and the many practitioners around him, feeling quite speechless. "I don't need to rush too much. I just need to follow the main group and wait until Song Zhong is finally killed!"

Although Great Green Mountain was only a branch, it was truly vast. With its dense vegetation, finding a hidden martial arts expert would be very difficult.

However, Fang Yuan wasn't worried at all. He ambled around the mountain slowly, occasionally meeting some idle practitioners to chat and exchange information.

Until one noon, while he was napping on a large rock, a delicate shout suddenly reached his ears: "Senior Sister, it's him!"

The voice was soft and crisp, and Fang Yuan found it somewhat familiar.

He looked towards the source and was immediately stunned.