"You're the first person to kill my father."

Aren't you going to run?

Chen Fan glanced at Jiangbei drinking tea, picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and said casually.

"If you're not running, why should I?"

Jiangbei Old Devil shielded Gongyang Yue behind him, his face extremely grim as he said, word by word, "Since you dared to come to the North River Chen Family, you must have expected this moment, right?"

"No."

Chen Fan shook his head and frankly said, "I really didn't expect this old guy to make such a ruthless move next. It seems that if I hadn't appeared, this Grand Array might have been activated during the Rainy Season, bringing a large number of Eerie Stone to the North River Chen Family."

"That's a clever tactic."

"Mother!"

Inside the North River Chen Family, Chen Quan, his face filled with terror, rushed to the beautiful woman's side and trembled with fear, saying in a voice, "Many Crimson Beam have appeared in the city. Has something happened? Has Chen Fan arrived?"

"No."

The once beautiful woman's face was now ashen, devoid of her former charm. She gritted her teeth and said, each word distinct, "It's that old man's scheme, set up all these years. He wants to sacrifice the entire city's Living Beings!"

She had always known that the Chen Family Head had his own plans.

But she didn't find out and didn't really care.

After all, in her heart...

Jiangbei is just a small place. Even if there were any schemes, what grand schemes could there be? I just never expected that the schemes would be so grand that she would die here today. Has this guy gone mad?!

"The formation set up by Father?"

Chen Quan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, "Then it shouldn't affect us, right?"

..?"

The beautiful woman frowned for a long time before suddenly letting out a sigh of relief, "That seems to be true."

Currently, no Crimson Beam appears to be emanating from the old house.

"Do you regret it?"

Inside the Teahouse.

The Chen Family Head stared at Chen Fan with a crazed expression. "It's too late! The Myriad Spirits Blood-Transformation Array is complete; no one can escape!"

Just then -

The Crimson Beam that had covered half the city outside the window suddenly stopped rising, as if they had encountered some resistance. The Crimson Beam that had been rising were also gradually disappearing, and the Red Grade light membrane on the Chen Family Head was also rapidly dissipating.

"How is that possible!"

"How is this possible?!"

The Chen Family Head stood there stunned, and after a long while, he finally reacted, shouting hysterically, "I personally checked it last night, how could there be a problem? Where did things go wrong!"

"How is that possible?"

Then, as if somewhat collapsing, he rushed towards Chen Fan, only to be knocked away by the Monkey One's spear.

"Here."

Chen Fan glanced at the Chen Family Head who had been sent flying, then looked at the Jiangbei Old Devil: "I heard Gongyang Yue call you Old Demon, you must have killed quite a few people. Help me kill him?"

Are you sure?

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"Sure."

"Good."

A hint of appreciation flashed in the eyes of the Jiangbei Old Devil. Without turning his head, he unleashed a sword aura from his fingertip, striking the Chen Family Head precisely in the back of the heart. Blood gushed out, and the Chen Family Head writhed on the spot for a few moments before losing consciousness.

"Are you done killing them?"

"It's over. Murder is that simple."

"It seems you won't kill anyone."

"I wouldn't kill someone?" Jiangbei Old Devil retorted, somewhat unconvinced. "I didn't even turn around, yet I precisely found his back. You're saying I wouldn't kill someone?"

"What if he took Feign-Death Pill?"

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After a long silence, Jiangbei Old Devil nodded. "You've thought things through better than I have."

Dozens more sword energies shot out.

The body of the Chen Family Head was riddled with bloody holes.

"This time, even the Feign-Death Pill' won't work."

"Not enough."

"Isn't that enough?"

"At least it should be chopped up, right?"

"Minced?"

After remaining silent for a long time, Jiangbei Old Devil got up, covered Gongyang Yue's eyes with a cloth, grabbed the longsword, and strode away. He had never used a sword like this before in his life, and he felt like Butcher at this moment.

"Is that enough?"

"That's about enough. It would be even better if we could set it on fire."

Chen Fan got up, stretched, and then walked towards the stairwell with the Crippled Monkey, saying with a smile, "I have to go buy something, so I won't keep you company for tea any longer. See you again sometime."

"Good."

Jiangbei Old Devil looked at Chen Fan with admiration. "I can tell you about my background. Like you, I killed my father. I know you might still be feeling a little sad, but don't be weak. We are the same kind of people. If you ever need my help in the future, I can lend a hand."

"We're different. I didn't kill my father. Don't talk nonsense."

"?"

"Didn't you kill him?"

"??"

"You're the first person to kill my father."

"???"

"So, if you're free lately, could you come to the Mortal Domain and teach my Subordinate how to cultivate faster? Consider it an apology."

"???"

"Don't look at me like that. I'll pay you handsomely. Oh, and by the way, if possible, the old North River Chen Family will soon be crumbling. Help me guard it and prevent anyone from escaping. We're friends, you'll definitely help me, right? Besides, you just said you'd be able to help me if I need it in the future."

After a long silence, the Jiangbei Old Devil gritted his teeth and said, "Fine!"

"Call..."

Chen Fan walked out of the back door of the Teahouse and came to the Nine-Five Dragon Chariot parked in the box. He sighed, "Having a high-level Cultivator on my side makes things so much easier."

He went specifically to the Teahouse to find Jiangbei Old Devil.

After all.

There are many Cultivators in the North River Chen Family; he can't defeat them.

The Heaven-and-Earth Chessboard could be used to defeat it, but that would be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut—a complete waste. The Heaven-and-Earth Chessboard couldn't withstand such use. In this situation, having a high-level Cultivator would be the best option.

"Crippled Monkey."

Chen Fan patted the Crippled Monkey on the shoulder. "The Mortal Domain possesses the 'Spirit-Nurturing Pavilion,' which no other force has. There will also be plenty of Eerie Stone for you to cultivate with. You must improve your Cultivation as soon as possible, so I don't have to rely on others for help when I go out on errands; that's very troublesome."

Did you hear me?

"Clear!"

The Crippled Monkey nodded solemnly, a sense of urgency rising within it.

"Let's go pick up Zhou Mo and the others first, then we'll go shopping."

Northbank City.

Panting, Qi Feng and the others ran out of the city and looked back at the sky above Northbank City. The Crimson Beam had already disappeared.

"The formation... the formation didn't work?"

Qi Feng plopped down on the ground, panting heavily with lingering fear and dread. "The outside world is too dangerous. How could the North River Chen Family set up such Grand Array?"

Elder Xu, who was standing next to him, was also trembling uncontrollably.

He had just clearly sensed that if that attack succeeded, all of them would surely die!

In stark contrast to them were the cheering crowd on the sidelines.

The Grand Array was not yet complete.

There were no casualties.

The people didn't know what was happening; they just thought it was beautiful, like watching a grand fireworks display.

How did Chen Fan manage to hold off the enemy?

"I can't do it."

The young man from the One Sword Sect, carrying Heavy Ruler, strode over and shook his head. "Once such Grand Array is activated, it's impossible to stop it unless you're Mastery Formation. Chen Fan must have already destroyed the Grand Array's Vein Patterns."

"He already knew about this formation?"

"Possible."

"Oh shit"

Qi Feng couldn't help but curse, panting as he got up from the ground. "These two are terrifying. Is this still the power of Jiangbei? They seem ruthless, one after the other."

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"Let's go back to the city!"

Time passed.

The City Wall outside the North River Chen Family is collapsing continuously, and all those who try to escape have their legs pierced by the Jiangbei Old Devil and pinned to the ground, unable to move.

This includes...

A beautiful woman, a man in white, and a beggar who looked somewhat dirty.

"Shao Qiu!"

The beautiful woman, pinned to the ground, glared angrily at the man in white. "Didn't you boast that you were the best at Stealth? How could you fail to break through?"

Have you ever met anyone who is good at Stealth during the Daytime?

The man in white was equally angry. "I told you long ago to be careful of Chen Family Head, but you insisted that you knew what you were doing. Do you even know what you're doing?"

"Stealth?"

Jiangbei Old Devil squatted down in front of Shao Qiu with some curiosity, poking at the man's head with his longsword. "Stealth wearing white?"

That's quite the show-off.

"Show me how you dive."

I have no grievance against you for letting me fall into your trap.

Shao Qiu, pinned to the ground by the sword energy, glanced at the Zhou Yi of Chen Family members also pinned to the ground by the sword energy, then looked up at the Jiangbei Old Devil and said, word by word, "The sword energy is solid and lingers for a long time."

"This is a sign that you are about to become a King of Martial King."

"So Jiangbei actually has someone like you. Given time, you might even be able to take on the Wraith King one-on-one."

"Um.

Jiangbei Old Devil Demon nodded with satisfaction. "I like to hear that. Say more."

"You have excellent taste; you look very handsome in that Green Robe."

"That's what I think too, is there anything else?"

You're more handsome than me.

"That's natural."

"Can you let me go?"

What do you think?

Northbank City, Osmanthus Tower.

This is the largest and most famous Brothel in Northbank City. King Mazi finally fulfilled his promise during the Rainy Season, inviting everyone to come to Osmanthus Tower for a good time. However, King Mazi was not the one paying the bill.

Chen Fan paid for the entire meal.

As well as-

King Mazi looked a little hesitant, as if he was somewhat embarrassed.

"Sir, please come in."

The group arrived at the rooftop private room of Osmanthus Tower. The madam brought in a group of girls dressed in thin gauze. One of them, wearing a red dress, sat down next to King Mazi with a charming smile. She quickly leaned into King Mazi's arms as if she had no bones and gave him a generous kiss.

Sitting in the middle, Chen Fan's lips twitched slightly upon seeing this; these Brothel women were indeed quite dedicated.

That face Mazi, it's not something an ordinary person could bring themselves to eat.

He found one for each of the Crippled Monkey.

The Big Fish didn't want it and sat quietly in the corner.

Big Fish has always been like this, extremely inconspicuous in the crowd, working silently without making a sound.

As well as...

He looked down at the "Eerie Stone Fragments" in his hand, lost in thought.

Being Station Master is a high-risk, high-reward job, with a monthly salary of ten Eerie Stones.

Xiao Er's monthly wage is basically three Eerie Stones.

For everyday living expenses, the Eerie Stone certainly cannot be used as a basic currency.

The basic currency is the "Eerie Stone Fragments" you hold. In the Life Workshop, you can break one Eerie Stone into 100 Eerie Stone Fragments, which can be used as Eerie Stone normally. For example, 300 Eerie Stone Fragments can be used to build an Eerie Fire.

These Eerie Stone Fragments are the basic currency.

The price of a Brothel is 80 Eerie Stone Fragments.

He found only high-quality specimens for the Crippled Monkey.

Naturally, the price is a bit higher.

Just then--

The door to the private room was pushed open.

The Wang Family Head walked in alone, standing respectfully and nervously before Chen Fan: "Domain Lord, everyone has been brought back, and the Station Master and others who were dismissed are all standing here."

Chen Fan looked up at the group of people standing outside the private room, about forty or fifty in total, and casually asked, "Would you like to join the Mortal Domain?"

"Yes, yes!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

The crowd outside the private room nodded repeatedly, as if afraid Chen Fan would change his mind.

"Wait outside."

"Sir," the madam swayed as she approached Chen Fan, covering her mouth with a coquettish laugh as she asked, "Don't you want to have some fun?"

"You go outside and wait there too."

One hour later.

Chen Fan led the Crippled Monkey and his companions out of the Osmanthus Tower. The Crippled Monkey and his companions were all beaming with joy. He glanced at the Wang Family Head was guarding outside the pavilion, and then led the group in a grand procession toward the North River Chen Family.

After finishing tidying up the North River Chen Family, they prepared to go home.

I bought a lot of daily necessities this time, and they all filled the horse-drawn Horse-Drawn Carriage.

The purchasing power of the Eerie Stone is truly impressive.

It didn't cost many Eerie Stones in total.

Just then -

"Domain Lord Chen!"

At the very end of the street, a man dressed in shorts led a large group of people toward him.

"The Wild Wolf Gang."

Qi Chong leaned close to Chen Fan's ear and whispered, "This group of people are from the Wild Wolf Gang in Northbank City. I used to work for the Wild Wolf Gang."

Soon.

The man in the short-sleeved shirt walked up to Chen Fan, knelt down without saying a word, and buried his head heavily in the ground. "I have long admired Domain Lord Chen. I am the Wild Wolf Gang Leader in Northbank City. The Wild Wolf Gang almost exhausted all its resources to defend the city during the Rainy Season."

"I originally wanted to start Trade Association to make a living, but the Rainy Season has arrived in the East River, Jiangxi, Three Jiangnan Regions, and Trade Route have been blocked."

"The gang doesn't have enough money left to pay the brothers."

"These brothers have followed me for so long, I want to secure a future for them."

I've heard that the Mortal Domain is short-handed.

"If Domain Lord Chen finds them suitable, you can take them in; they are all skilled fighters."

"And I will not join the Mortal Domain."

Behind them, a group of men also knelt on the street, creating a spectacular scene that attracted the attention of passersby.

"Domain Lord, the Wild Wolf Gang is in the Rainy Season."

The Wang Family Head quickly explained the whole story to Chen Fan.

After a while.

Chen Fan nodded slightly, looking at the Wild Wolf Gang Leader kneeling on the ground. "Why don't you want to join the Mortal Domain? Aren't you a good fighter?"

"I..."

The Wild Wolf Gang Leader looked up at Chen Fan, paused for a moment, and then said hoarsely, "I was their former leader. Joining the Mortal Domain... would raise suspicions of forming a clique."

Chen Fan didn't reply, but just glanced at everyone.

"Get up, all of you."

"Tonight, go back and pack your belongings. Those with families, bring them along. Let's go to Nameless Mountain together. I want to build a New City there."

"You come along too."

They didn't linger for long after they finished speaking.

They bypassed the group of Wild Wolf Gang and continued walking forward.

He did not ride in the Nine-Five Dragon Chariot.

The Dragon Chariot followed behind him.

He hadn't walked like this in a long City.

The North River Chen Family.

All the members of the Chen Family were pinned to the ground by the sword energy. The Green-Robed Man stood there with his arms crossed, looking extremely indifferent. Beside him were Gongyang Yue and the Grand Supreme Elder of the Gongyang Clan, Gongyang Yiyue.

The Courtyard City Wall have collapsed.

Passersby gathered around, pointing and whispering among themselves.

"Young Master has arrived."

Just then, someone in the crowd shouted, and the onlookers quickly dispersed. Chen Fan led a large group of people over.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Chen Fan glanced at the group of Chen Family members pinned to the ground in front of him, then looked at the Jiangbei Old Devil and smiled.

"Snort."

Jiangbei Old Devil snorted softly and remained silent.

Chen Fan glanced around the crowd, his gaze finally settling on Chen Quan. He squatted down in front of him, a smile of deep emotion on his face, "Chen Quan?"

Do you remember me?

"You can't kill me! You can't kill me!"

At this moment, Chen Quan's eyes were completely devoid of their usual arrogance. He roared, his body trembling, "My mother has a powerful background. You can't kill me, or you'll incur tremendous retribution!"

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Chen Fan frowned slightly, glancing at the pale yellow liquid gushing from Chen Quan's crotch. He felt somewhat disappointed, got up, looked around, and then looked at the beautiful woman pinned to the ground.

He stepped forward, knelt down, and gently stroked the beautiful woman who was trembling under his palm.

Should I call you "Mother" or "Yu Ning'er"?

"Fan... Fan'er."

Yu Ning'er lay prone on the Ice-Cold ground, her body convulsing slightly from extreme fear. Her once gorgeous and alluring gauze dress was now covered in dust and bloodstains.

It clung haphazardly to her body.

It outlines the curves of her uncontrollable trembling.

Her hair was disheveled, with a few strands clinging to her sweat-dampened cheeks. She humbly and obediently rubbed her head against Chen Fan's palm, managing to force out a smile that was more like a grimace.

"I'm your stepmother! Can you spare my life? I've never targeted you before; it was Chen Quan who targeted you."

"Just kill him."

I really didn't target you.

"Mother!"

Pinned to the side by the sword energy, Chen Quan looked up at his mother in disbelief, his eyes filled with despair. In the end, he said nothing and collapsed to the ground in a daze.

He had assumed his father was unknown.

Now it seems even her mother is unknown.

Is this really his mother?

What mother would say such a thing?

Chen Fan looked at Yu Ning'er was lying on the ground, with a strange expression, then glanced at the distraught Chen Quan: "Is he really your son?"

Blood tests are available!

Lying on the ground Yu Ning'er anxiously kept explaining.

There's no rush.

He tugged at Yu Ning'er's earlobe, lifted her cheek, and asked seriously, "Your son said you have a powerful backer."

"I'm quite curious."

Tell me about the broader context.

I'm a very timid person.

"We don't have any major grudges between us. If they really have powerful connections, maybe I'll let you off the hook."

"As well as"

"Given your powerful background, what have you been trying to achieve by staying with the North River Chen Family all these years?"

"I..."

Lying on the ground, her voice was no longer the soft, sweet melody, but a broken, weak sob and pleading, her body trembling.

"I can't say..."

"Our master specifically instructed us that we must not reveal that we come from the 'Slaying Immortal Holy Land'."