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Xia Yan certainly wouldn't let the remaining two go.

Using the same method, he dealt with them one by one.

After storing the corpses of the three Wolf Bandits into the Demon Suppressing Pagoda, Xia Yan approached the leader. It stood nearly two meters tall, and its black claws alone were as long as Xia Yan's index finger. It was currently gasping in agony on the grass.

The two Wolf Bandits nearby that had been sprayed with snake venom had already breathed their last.

Only this one was still alive.

However, its bloodshot, bulging eyes stared blankly into nothingness, already blinded by the poison, and the bone was exposed on its lower leg.

Large pools of blood soaked the grass beneath it, looking quite distinctive.

Xia Yan was kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see such a miserable sight, so he summoned the Snake Swarm to bite it to death.

If they had been elsewhere, these six Wolf Bandits would surely have become a nightmare for any merchant caravan, but now, Xia Yan had finished them all off in less than five minutes.

It was incredibly easy.

The next day, Xia Yan returned to the Seven Treasure Pavilion.

Seeing that he hadn't left yet, the staff member breathed a sigh of relief and said respectfully:

"Lord Soul Master."

There were more people in the lobby today, about fifteen, including five or six familiar faces from yesterday.

Their gazes fell upon him one after another.

Some recognized Xia Yan as the person who had come yesterday, and their eyes couldn't help but carry a hint of mockery.

Xia Yan asked:

"Regarding the hunt for the Wolf Bandits, should I hand them over and settle the payment here on the spot, or do I need to go somewhere else?"

The staff member seemed to understand what Xia Yan meant.

When a person is about to do something dangerous, repeatedly confirming the details is often a sign of hesitation, implying that they are actually afraid.

She smiled and said:

"Lord Soul Master, we can settle it here, but given the danger of the Wolf Bandits..."

Sometimes, for a Soul Master, dignity is more important than life; if you say you will do something, you must do it, or you will be ridiculed.

Since Xia Yan had declared in the lobby yesterday in front of a dozen Soul Masters that he was going to hunt Wolf Bandits, backing out now would certainly cost him his dignity.

She had originally intended to give Xia Yan a way out, and perhaps take the opportunity to get to know him—who knew, they might even develop a relationship.

However, what no one present expected was that, suddenly, in front of the counter, right beside Xia Yan, six gray wolf corpses appeared out of thin air on the black marble floor!

"Ah!!"

A scream tore through the silence of the lobby.

" ?!"

"Clatter!!"

"Bang!"

The pupils of everyone present constricted, their hair stood on end, and they instantly stood up to release their Soul Rings, shattering the chairs beneath them!

It was the Wolf Bandits!

Xia Yan looked calm: "Rest assured, they are all dead."

"..."

"..."

After an eerie silence, a bold Soul Master tentatively stepped forward to inspect them... the mangled hind legs, the bloodshot eyeballs...

They were really all dead!

Only then did the others dare to approach cautiously.

They finally confirmed that these Wolf Bandits were truly dead!

"!"

In the suffocating silence, everyone gasped, their trembling pupils all turning toward Xia Yan.

That young face looked so relaxed, as if he hadn't experienced a battle at all!

He solved it alone?!

Alone?!

Xia Yan said:

"Six in total. Once you've finished counting and settling the payment, tell me the intelligence on all small-scale Wolf Bandit groups in the Sylvie Grasslands."

The staff member stood dazed on the spot.

She stared blankly at the Wolf Bandit corpses on the floor; those sharp black claws and fangs could easily slice through her body and crush her bones!

She had never seen a Wolf Bandit in person, and her legs were even shaking.

Finally, it was only at Xia Yan's reminder:

"Oh, oh..."

She turned her head, looking at Xia Yan as if he were a monster, her voice trembling:

"Y-you... please wait a moment..."

"I'll go find the Pavilion Master..."

She leaned against the wall, walking shakily toward the stairs, even tripping over her own feet.

The surrounding crowd retracted their Martial Soul manifestations, tentatively approaching with a mix of shock, fear, and curiosity, wanting to touch the Wolf Bandit corpses up close.

Xia Yan told them they could do as they pleased.

Seeing this, The crowd finally dared to surround them.

"It really is a Wolf Bandit!"

"Look at this big wolf mouth..."

"Its lower leg is completely mangled. How did he do it?"

Before long, A mature, beautiful woman in a red dress walked elegantly down the yellow-orange spiral staircase. She wore a refreshing smile, extended a jade hand toward Xia Yan, and walked over with a faint fragrance.

Her gaze fell upon the six Wolf Bandit corpses on the floor, and a flash of shock crossed her beautiful eyes.

"Hello, my name is Yue Yao, the Pavilion Master of the Seven Treasure Pavilion branch in Songpeikeer City."

Xia Yan reached out to shake it: "Hello, Xia Yan."

He immediately let go.

Yue Yao's grip was slightly unusual; he clearly felt his palm being gently squeezed.

There was no need to guess;

She was definitely testing his bone age.

Sure enough, after Yue Yao quietly finished testing his bone age, her smile visibly stiffened. She hadn't expected Xia Yan to be so young.

"Xiao Xue has already gone to retrieve your reward; it will be here soon. I heard you also want to hunt down all the small-scale Wolf Bandit groups in the Sylvie Grasslands. You have truly done a great service for the grasslands. On behalf of the Seven Treasure Pavilion, Songpeikeer City, and the entire Sylvie Grasslands, I thank you."

"If you have any needs, please feel free to come to the Seven Treasure Pavilion. We will serve you with all our hearts."

Yue Yao did not know what methods Xia Yan used to hunt the Wolf Bandits, nor did she know if he had companions.

But the aura radiating from his body alone exceeded level twenty.

At this age, with this level, he could completely be described as a monster. Regardless of whether he was a core disciple of some hidden sect or a peerless genius who had suddenly risen to prominence, He was worth recruiting for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had always liked to recruit geniuses, especially young ones.

If he could not be recruited, at least they could build a bond of goodwill.

Xia Yan waved his hand: "I also need to make money. Besides, I am only hunting small-scale Wolf Bandit groups for now. Your thanks are too early."

Yue Yao's smile remained unchanged, but the others in the hall, upon hearing this, saw their expressions become rich with emotion:

What do you mean by "only hunting small-scale Wolf Bandit groups for now"? What a reluctant tone that is.

Do you mean this isn't enough?

Are you going to hunt even larger groups alone in the future?!

Alone?!

"Young Master is truly too humble. You have made a great contribution to the grasslands..."

As she spoke, The original staff member hurried down the stairs and respectfully handed three purple cards to Xia Yan.

Yue Yao explained:

"Five hundred Gold Soul Coins for one adult Wolf Bandit; six in total, three thousand Gold Soul Coins."

Xia Yan took the three purple cards, both sides engraved with the emblem of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

The texture was peculiar, neither stone nor metal.

This was a type of Gold Soul Coin card used across the continent; one purple card could be exchanged for one thousand Gold Soul Coins at any major bank, a black card for ten thousand, and a yellow card for one hundred.

As for the white card, it was worth fifty Gold Soul Coins.

Because ten Gold Soul Coins were too small and cards were easy to lose, it was better to just carry them in one's pocket.

Yue Yao waved her hand, and the Wolf Bandits on the floor vanished in an instant:

"Truly impressive. I never expected Young Master to resolve them in just one day."

This statement was a sincere compliment.

However, in reality, Xia Yan had not taken a day; he had only used a few minutes. The reason he hadn't returned immediately was that the round trip alone took two and a half hours.

If word got out that he had dealt with six Wolf Bandits in two and a half hours, the people looking for him would likely go crazy trying to find him.

By claiming it took a day, outsiders could at least find it somewhat acceptable.

Yue Yao extended her hand: "Gathering intelligence will still take some time. Please, Young Master, go upstairs and wait."