The Rogue Person Withered Wood refused to believe in evil and circled the forest a few more times, but Chen Shuangbai still clung to his back, occasionally sending two sword flashes flying out of nowhere.
The Cold Spring Sword led the way, its movements direct and incredibly sharp; he dared not touch it.
The Green Parasol Tree Sword merged into the lush green forest below, its aura vanishing. It then slashed from all directions within the forest, making it even more difficult to defend against.
Under the attack of these two flying swords, Rogue Person Withered Wood was exhausted from fleeing for his life. His mind was on edge, and he dared not relax for a moment. Even so, he was still ambushed by Green Parasol Tree Sword at a certain corner and stabbed from below, falling into the forest.
Chen Shuangbai fell from the sky, Flowing Cloud Flying Pouch floated in mid-air.
The Cold Spring Sword and the Green Parasol Tree Sword flew over, swirling around him, tumbling and swirling, breathing in and out Spiritual Qi, exhaling sword light that was both cold and full of life. Chen Shuangbai looked at the Rogue Person Withered Wood had fallen into a deep pit not far away.
"Wait! Wait a minute!"
A hand emerged from the smoke billowing from the pit. The Rogue Person Withered Wood raised his left hand high, his body disheveled, and looked at Chen Shuangbai, trembling as he said, "I surrender! I surrender! Please spare my life! Please have mercy on me!"
At this moment, the Rogue Person Withered Wood was no longer as dashing and spirited as before. His Daoist robe, made of gold thread, had been reduced to tattered strips, making him look more disheveled than ever before.
But none of that matters.
As Rogue Cultivator, Rogue Person Withered Wood has been struggling in the cultivation world of the Jing Kingdom for decades, and naturally he has his own rules for survival.
No amount of dignity is as important as surviving!
He couldn't afford to offend this Jade Spring disciple; he only wanted to survive. As for the future... this Jade Spring disciple would eventually leave White Water County, and then he would have many ways to deal with him...
"What methods?"
Just as Rogue Person Withered Wood was pondering this, he suddenly heard Chen Shuangbai say this.
He was slightly taken aback, his expression instantly freezing. He hurriedly kowtowed several more times, begging for mercy, "No, no! How could I dare to play tricks on you again! I'm just a Rogue Cultivator with no roots or lineage, how could I possibly oppose your esteemed sect!"
That's what he said on the surface, but in his heart he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "What methods? Heh, that's naturally how to slowly corrupt the White Water Chen Clan, from which you come!"
But before he could finish speaking, he suddenly felt a chill on his neck.
The Rogue Person Withered Wood's pupils suddenly contracted, and out of the corner of his eye he saw two flying swords held against his neck, one gleaming with cold light and the other emitting a green glow, holding his Six Yang Chief hostage in the middle.
"Sir... sir..."
The Rogue Person Withered Wood was so anxious he looked like he was about to cry. He couldn't understand why, even after pleading so desperately, the Jade Spring disciple was still so oblivious and wouldn't let him go.
Chen Shuangbai walked up to him in a few steps. In his black eyes, a moon-white light seemed to shine, gleaming like jade. Looking at the Rogue Person Withered Wood, the latter felt as if his heart was about to be ripped open, thoroughly searched from the inside out.
Chen Shuangbai didn't know what was happening to her, but she suddenly found herself able to sense part of this person's thoughts.
He overheard that while the Rogue Person Withered Wood appeared to be pleading for mercy, he was actually plotting revenge against the Chen Household after he left.
Since that's the case, there's no need to keep them any longer.
A sword rang out.
The expression on the face of the Rogue Person Withered Wood suddenly froze. His fine head had already flown into the air, the body and head separated, completely extinguishing any hope of life.
In its final moments, the severed head, amidst the dizzying spin of its vision, looked at Chen Shuangbai with a puzzled expression, as if wanting to ask why.
Chen Shuangbai did not comment, but instead instructed Feiguang to watch out for any cultivators coming to watch the commotion, while he disposed of the head and body of the Rogue Person Withered Wood.
As for how to handle it?
A single Blazing Flame Talisman burned everything to ashes, thus cleaning it up.
As for the Storage Bag of the Rogue Person Withered Wood... well, it was naturally put into his possession.
These are our own spoils of war, why not take them?
After doing all this, Chen Shuangbai casually placed the ashes into a stream in the forest before riding his Flowing Cloud Flying Pouch back to White Water County.
Upon returning to White Water County, Chen Shuangbai went straight to the Meng Household.
The Meng Household had originally gathered together, wanting to see how the Rogue Person Withered Wood would persuade Chen Shuangbai to back down. Although they would have to pay a price, at least they wouldn't face the annihilation of their clan.
But at this moment, seeing the handsome Chen Shuangbai descend from the sky, the Meng Household felt a chill in their hearts.
Especially the head Old Madam Meng, who could barely hold onto her dragon-headed cane, yet still managed a forced, ingratiating smile as she said, "My family is willing to offer up all our assets and swears an oath not to retaliate. Is that acceptable...?"
But before she could finish speaking, Chen Shuangbai interrupted her.
"Cannot."
Old Madam Meng then realized that things would not end well today.
She stopped pretending altogether, raised her cane, pointed it at Chen Shuangbai, and shouted sharply, "I know you are a disciple of the Jade Spring Sect. The Jade Spring Immortal Sect is a righteous immortal sect, how dare you..."
A cold light flashed, and then Old Madam Meng fell silent.
Chen Shuangbai coldly observed these people, her heart as still as an ice lake, sensing the chaotic thoughts of these mortals mixed with a touch of madness.
When the eldest and second eldest sons of Meng Household Meng Household saw that their mother, the pillar of their family, was dead, they panicked and ran back as fast as they could, hoping that one of them could escape.
But with Chen Shuangbai here, how could she let them escape?
Not long after.
The Meng Household mansion collapsed with a roar, and a raging fire spread, turning half the sky a fiery red.
Strangely, the fire was so fierce that, logically, it should have spread to the neighboring houses, but it seemed to be covered by an invisible dome, burning only the Meng Household's residence.
The fire burned for half a day, turning the once grand and magnificent Meng Household mansion into ashes.
The county magistrate sent men to investigate. Upon arrival, the men carefully examined the scene and found that none of the Meng Household's servants were injured, but some of the Meng Household's trusted confidants and Meng Household descendants had disappeared.
He returned to report to the county magistrate, who sighed and thought to himself that this young master of the Chen Household still respected the rules of the Jade Spring Sect and dared not commit the act of slaughtering an entire family.
As for the servants and members of the Meng Household family's branches, they were not really a problem.
Old Master Chen was quite shrewd in his youth. Although he is now older and more cautious, and has become more compassionate, with his grandson now a disciple of the Jade Spring Immortal Sect, the servants and members of the Meng Household family branch can't cause any trouble, let alone have any impact on the young master of the Chen Household.
Upon returning home, Chen Shuangbai informed the old master of the matter that the Meng Household had been wiped out, Old Master Chen praised his eldest grandson for doing a good job.
As for the servants and members of the Meng Household family branches who did not die...
Old Master Chen summoned his old servant and gave him instructions, which the servant understood. He then left with a group of trusted confidants.
None of these matters were kept from Chen Moyan, the second son of the Chen Household.
Chen Moyan stood aside, and his eyes lit up when he saw his father's instructions. Looking at his father's expression, he couldn't help but feel even more respect.