All Must Die!

"Since you knew they were problematic, why did you still buy the Azure Netherflower from them?" Shan Yue asked, puzzled.

Song Wen sneered, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Because I do need the Azure Netherflower, and they happen to have some. However, my Spirit Stone aren't so easy to obtain."

"This is Four Symbols City. If we alert the higher-ups of the Two Forms Sect, you and I will be hunted down by the Two Forms Sect," Shan Yue reminded Song Wen with some worry.

"They're just a few Foundation Establishment cultivators. Killing them is as easy as turning one's hand. Why would it alarm the higher-ups of the Two Forms Sect?"

What are you planning to do?

"Follow Xiao Ling, she will take us to see the mastermind."

Xiao Ling wandered through the network of streets.

Two hours later, it was completely dark, and she returned to the shop deep in the alley.

The bearded man scanned her entire body with his Divine Sense, and after confirming that no tracking marks had been left on her, he said in a deep voice.

"Hand over all the Spirit Stone that person gave you."

Xiao Ling took out five Spirit Stones from her bosom and timidly handed them to the bearded man.

"Only five Spirit Stones!" The bearded man's tone was full of dissatisfaction. "You didn't keep some for yourself, did you?"

"Xiao Ling wouldn't dare."

Xiao Ling's frail body trembled uncontrollably; she lowered her head, not daring to look into the bearded man's eyes.

"Go back to the backyard. Don't go out for the next couple of days, lest you run into those two and cause unnecessary trouble," the bearded man said.

"Yes!"

Xiao Ling walked into the backyard and entered a secret room.

About half an hour later.

Wang Chao appeared in the shop.

"Deacon Wang, you've arrived."

Unlike his imperious manner towards Xiao Ling, the bearded man appeared extremely humble when facing Wang Chao.

"Did those two fat sheep who came over this evening take the bait?" Wang Chao asked.

The bearded man said, "They've taken the bait. They bought three Azure Netherflower for a total of 90,000 Spirit Stone."

As he spoke, he handed a Storage Bag to Wang Chao.

After checking the Spirit Stone in the Storage Bag, Wang Chao counted out ten thousand and handed them to the bearded man.

The bearded man bowed and scraped as he accepted the gift, saying, "Thank you, Steward Wang."

"Work well for me, and you'll get your share of the rewards," Wang Chao said arrogantly.

"I will certainly not disappoint Steward Wang's expectations," said the bearded man.

Wang Chao said, "Your Xiao Ling is clever, but she's only one person, so her efficiency is too low. You need to find a way to train a few more shills."

The bearded man said, "A clever shill like Xiao Ling is hard to find. Last month, I tried to recruit more than a dozen young female cultivators, but none of them succeeded."

Wang Chao said, "You handle this matter yourself. Make sure it's done cleanly, so no one has any leverage against you. If things go wrong, I won't be able to explain it to the sect."

The bearded man said, "Deacon Wang, don't worry. Those rogue Rogue Cultivator who failed have all been fed to Demon Beast by me; no one will notice."

Wang Chao nodded and turned to walk out of the shop.

Suddenly, two figures appeared at the shop entrance, blocking Wang Chao's path.

The bearded man also noticed the two people in front of the door. After a slight look of surprise in his eyes, he came out with a big smile.

"Fellow Daoist, welcome back again. What would you like to buy this time?"

The people who came were Song Wen and Shan Yue, who had followed Xiao Ling back.

Song Wen did not answer the bearded man's question, but looked at Wang Chao with considerable surprise.

"Isn't this Deacon Wang from the Spirit Cultivation Hall? I didn't expect to run into you here."

Wang Chao forced a smile. "Yes, I never expected to have the chance to meet you two fellow Daoists again."

Song Wen said, "Deacon Wang, this little shop is amazing! They have things that even your Spirit Cultivation Hall doesn't have."

Wang Chao looked suspicious, wondering why Song Wen and the other man were here.

"Really?" he replied casually.

Song Wen turned to look at the bearded man, "Shopkeeper, you're truly Divine Ability! You even managed to get your hands on items controlled by the Two Forms Sect. I'd like to buy three more Azure Netherflower. Do you have any?"

The bearded man glanced at Wang Chao, and seeing that the other party had not given any instructions, he spoke.

"Yes! But do you have that many Spirit Stones, fellow Daoist?"

Song Wen said, "Don't worry, shopkeeper, I can easily afford a few tens of thousands of Spirit Stones. Will the transaction still take place in the backyard this time?"

After saying that, Song Wen ignored the bearded man's reaction and led Shan Yue into the backyard.

Wang Chao and the bearded man exchanged a glance, their expressions becoming more wary.

The two passed through the narrow wooden gate and entered the backyard.

The bearded man took out three jade boxes and presented them to Song Wen Wendao.

"Fellow Daoist, here are three Azure Netherflower. Please pay with Spirit Stone first."

A smile appeared on Song Wen's lips. "Indeed, I should give you Spirit Stone. However, it is you, fellow Daoist, who is giving me Spirit Stone."

The bearded man's face turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, "What do you mean by that?"

Song Wen sneered, "Three mere Azure Netherflower, and you want 90,000 Spirit Stone? Don't you think you're being a bit too greedy?"

The bearded man said, "Fellow Daoist, this transaction is a matter of mutual consent; I did not force you."

Song Wen said, "Do you really think your scam is foolproof?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Song Wen raised his hand and unleashed a burst of Law Power Law Power, which sped away and landed on the door of the secret chamber where Xiao Ling was hiding.

"Boom!"

The gate shattered, revealing a frightened Xiao Ling.

Xiao Ling was swept up by an invisible force, lifted into the air, and crashed down at the feet of the bearded man.

"Ah..."

Startled, Xiao Ling couldn't help but scream.

"Silence!"

Wang Chao's cold rebuke silenced Xiao Ling's shouts.

"It seems you've come looking for trouble, fellow Daoist." Wang Chao said with a gloomy expression and an unfriendly tone. "Don't forget, fellow Daoist, this is Four Symbols City, the territory of the Two Forms Sect. Outsiders will not be tolerated."

"Heh heh heh... I didn't expect that a mere Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator would dare to threaten me."

Before he finished speaking, a chilling killing intent, as cold as the dead of winter, rose from Song Wen's body.

Wang Chao and the bearded man felt a chill run down their spines. The oppressive aura emanating from Song Wen was like countless invisible blades, covering their surroundings. If they made the slightest move, they would be torn to pieces and shattered to pieces.

This is hardly the kind of imposing aura Foundation Establishment cultivator could possess!

The person before me is Golden Core cultivator!

"Fellow Daoist... no, senior, let's talk this out." Wang Chao hurriedly begged for mercy.

The bearded man also repeatedly begged for mercy.

"Senior, please calm down. It was this little girl who lied to you; she deserves to die!"

Whether the bearded man wanted to curry favor with Song Wen or destroy evidence, he slapped Xiao Ling, who was lying on the ground, hard.

The fierce palm wind whistled down, and before Xiao Ling could even react, she was turned into a lump of minced meat.

The bearded man turned to look at Song Wen.

"Senior, we can return all the Spirit Stone to you. Please forgive us for what we did."

Song Wen glanced at the minced meat on the ground and shook his head.

"You all must die!"