Rustle...
The sound of feet treading on fallen leaves came.
Two cultivators in black robes entered the woods.
"Big brother, that brat disappeared... he has some way of concealing his presence."
"He's nearby. We just need to force him out and kill him."
The Qi Refining eighth layer cultivator wore a little facial hair and looked about thirty.
Before his younger brother, his voice carried an unquestionable authority.
"But he fled toward the Dongyuan Sect. He might be a sect disciple. There's no telling what means of protection or escape he might have."
"A Qing, be careful when we make our move."
Zheng Heqing nodded and said gravely, "Yes, big brother."
This was not the first time the brothers Zheng Haiyan and Zheng Heqing had done this sort of thing.
Murder and arson earned a belt of gold.
This was the fastest way to earn Spirit Stones.
Practice made perfect. Zheng Heqing actually knew what to watch out for against different opponents.
His elder brother simply liked to remind him repeatedly, and he just had to listen obediently.
"Big brother, we're not far from the Dongyuan Sect. Could there be..."
The brothers were accustomed to caution. Attacking here did carry some risk.
Zheng Haiyan shook his head. "That's no matter. We just need to be quick and clean."
"Once this job is done, we'll find somewhere to lie low. If there's no word of trouble, we can come back."
As he spoke, the pale green spiritual light in Zheng Haiyan's hand grew brighter and brighter. "That brat is at the Qi Refining sixth layer. You and I will work together."
"It would be best to kill him outright. Don't let any complications arise."
Hum-
A green storm suddenly sprang from Zheng Haiyan's hand and began ravaging the surroundings.
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