Slaying a Golden Core

"Is Yang Yongcheng really that generous?" Sect Leader Kang Da muttered to himself, thinking to himself that he wasn't Yang Golden Core's biological son, so he dared not accept the gift. He bowed and replied, "This junior has not accomplished anything and dares not accept such a generous gift from a senior."

Yang Yongcheng nodded and smiled, then said softly, "Young friend, what are you saying?" He paused halfway through his sentence, looked around, and continued, "I have a matter that I need your help with, sir."

"Huh?" Kang Dabao's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly felt that the Evergreen Vine in his hand was a little hot.

Fei Shuhe came out to say a few words, but while the face of a noblewoman from the Fei Household might be valuable in other places, it had no effect in front of Yang Yongcheng, who had cultivated Golden Core over many years.

The latter offered only a few polite words, and finally said, "After this matter is over, I, Yang, will certainly go to apologize to the Marquis of Gucheng."

Having said all that, Fei Shuhe knew that it would be useless for her to beg. After exchanging a few words with Sect Leader Kang Da, she led her worried wives and children back on the Kui Star Shuttle.

Kang Dabao was also pragmatic. This Yang Yongcheng was not a newly Golden Core like the Crimson Heart Cult disciple of the Chixin Sect. What this advanced cultivator wanted to do was none of Sect Leader Kang Da, so he could only bury his head and obey.

As for whether or not to complain to the Fei Household later, that's a matter for later. We must not upset Jin Golden Core at this time.

After calming down and thinking it over carefully, the anxiety in their hearts subsided considerably. Although the Ye Prefecture Yang Household, as local cultivators, were quite close to the local forces of Five Old Mothers Mountain within the Office of the Duke of Qin, their relationship with the Fei Household was not bad. There was no reason for them to harm the two of them without a reason.

Even if one were to use people to Blood Refining and ointment, there are plenty of innocent Foundation Establishment in this world who have no foundation and are easily manipulated. There's no need to get involved with Sect Leader Kang Da, who has been seen by many superior cultivators.

Sure enough, not long after Fei Shuhe and his party left, Yang Baoshan and his nephew invited Kang and Jiang onto the flying boat.

Yang Yongcheng, maintaining his Golden Core Core-level composure, settled down briefly before closing his eyes and remaining silent. Finally, Yang Wuwei stepped forward, cupping his hands in apology. "There's been a slight mishap. My uncle needs your assistance with something. It's a matter of great importance and cannot be delayed. Therefore, I've acted expediently due to the urgency. I apologize for any offense caused and hope you two will forgive me."

Yang Wuwei always handled things in a respectable manner. As he spoke, he handed Kang Dabao a Storage Bag that was at least twenty or thirty cubic meters in size.

"I offer this as an apology, and I earnestly hope that my esteemed brothers will not take offense!"

Kang Dabao accepted the Storage Bag without any change in expression. He scanned it with his Divine Sense and saw that besides being filled with resources, there was a small empty space in the rather large space, where a jade pill bottle was placed alone.

"Foundation Establishment Pill?!"

Sect Leader Kang Da silently murmured to himself, feeling both delighted and deeply troubled. Although the Storage Bag Yang Wuwei handed over was small, the spiritual items inside were equivalent to what Chongming Sect had gained in the past two years.

"First came the Evergreen Vine, then the Foundation Establishment Pill —with such a massive investment, what kind of crazy business are they trying to pull off?!"

But now Yang Yongcheng wouldn't even say what he wanted the two of them to do, which suddenly made Kang Dabao feel uneasy again.

Yang Wuwei was tight-lipped, and after several attempts to probe him, he still knew nothing. Just as Sect Leader Kang Da was getting anxious, the Swift Movement flying boat had already sailed out of Tengwen Prefecture and suddenly stopped in a thick cloud.

Standing amidst the thick clouds was a slender, tall man. Sect Leader Kang Da's eyesight was not bad; he felt as if he had seen him at the auction earlier, but he did not know his background or name.

"Greetings, Senior Huang Li."

Yang Wuwei, bowing respectfully, cleared up Sect Leader Kang Da's confusion. As he followed suit, he thought to himself, "So it was him."

This senior Huang Li is also a rare Rogue Cultivator and Golden Core in Shannan Circuit. Kang Dabao had heard of his name in his early years, but because Huang Li often traveled to Bo Prefecture, which was the Xianyu Household the Xianyu family, one of the Three Administrations, and was far away from Cloud Horn Prefecture, the Sect Leader Kang Da only knew his name and had no idea what else he knew.

Only a few rogue Rogue Cultivator in front of their juniors. Huang Li, the upper cultivator, bypassed the True Cultivator who were bowing before him and spoke to Yang Yongcheng was still meditating with his eyes closed:

"Fellow Daoist Yang, didn't you say you were going to invite another fellow Daoist to come along? Why are there only a group of juniors here? In that case, you probably paid too low a price for this assignment today. We'll need to discuss it further."

The displeasure in Yang Yongcheng's eyes vanished in an instant. He dispelled his hand seals, stood up, and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Huang, please don't be impatient. I understand."

With a flick of his sleeve, he appeared somewhat elegant and natural, a movement that alone overshadowed Huang Li's imposing aura. Then, Yang Yongcheng spoke calmly and unhurriedly:

"I had originally found a interested fellow Daoist at Myriad Treasures Trading Company, but after the auction, I changed my mind and can't find anyone for the time being."

Upon hearing this, Huang Li suddenly sneered and angrily said, "So you just picked a few lowly Foundation Establishment to make up the numbers?! Should I remind you just who your adversary really is?!"

"Fellow Daoist, do not worry, let me explain," Yang Yongcheng said, pointing to the three of them. He said calmly, "Young friends Kang and Jiang fought against Golden Core cultivators at Wood Gen Mountain in Fa Prefecture. When they joined forces, they not only gained the upper hand, but also forced the Crimson Heart Cult Golden Core Gu Chengsen of the Chixin Sect to retreat. They cannot be regarded as ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators."

My nephew Wuwei and has already mastered the fundamental techniques of the Ye Prefecture Yang Household. He is comparable to False Core cultivator, so he will definitely not be a burden on this trip. Therefore, even though we have one less person than initially planned, we are still confident of victory.

Huang Li glanced at the three men with some skepticism. He was about to test them out, but then he remembered that this matter concerned the very foundation of the Ye Prefecture Yang Household, and Yang Yongcheng would certainly not joke about such a thing.

The story of Kang Dabao and others forcing Gu Chengsen to retreat in Fa Prefecture is widely known. Huang Li had also heard about it. Outsiders could only sigh that the Ying Prefecture Fei Household had a truly good eye for choosing a son-in-law.

Within the Great Wei Immortal Dynasty, how many Lineage could possibly cultivate a penniless peddler to such a level?

However, when the news of Kang Dabao and others forcing back the Golden Core reached his ears, it was embellished to an unknown degree, and Huang Li, the upper cultivator, could hardly know the truth.

But since Yang Yongcheng has said so, he'll just listen for now. Anyway, if things don't go well, the Yang Household's many possessions will still be lost.

After Huang Li thought it through, his dark expression disappeared, and he said in a deep voice, "Since you have thought things through so thoroughly, let's hurry on our way. Let's meet up with Fellow Yang Baoshan first and finish this matter quickly, lest things get complicated."

After the two Golden Core cultivators finished arguing, Kang Dabao and Jiang Qing remained confused. However, just by looking at Huang Li's elaborate formation, they knew that this journey would be extremely dangerous.

Unfortunately, Yang Wuwei remained tight-lipped. The two upper-level cultivators also seemed unapproachable, so Sect Leader Kang Da had no choice but to travel with Jiang Qing, completely bewildered, for several more days following the flying boat.

When the flying boat stopped again, Kang Dabao realized that they seemed to have arrived at a place with lush grass and abundant cattle and sheep.

"Is this Fu Prefecture?" Sect Leader Kang Da asked Yang Wuwei beside him in a low voice.

"Yes, Brother Dao is right, this place does indeed belong to Fu Prefecture." Since the Yang Household was involved in such important matters, they dared not reveal a single detail; as for other matters, Yang Wuwei had no need to hide anything.

Kang Dabao had a general idea in his mind: Fu Prefecture was a lower-level prefecture near Ye Prefecture, much poorer than Jingnan Prefecture and Pu Prefecture, with only seven counties under its jurisdiction, and was under the jurisdiction of the Cloud Water Sect.

There are one or two False Core sects in the state, but their strength is not even comparable to that of the Han City Yue Household, which are divided into separate factions. They can only isolate themselves and remain closed off. Even the Chongming Sect, in terms of strength, is probably not much weaker than them, but there is nothing surprising about it.

"What could possibly require the combined efforts of two senior cultivators from the Yang Household, and the assistance of powerful allies, to feel secure in such a place?!"

His question remained unanswered. He and Jiang Qing stared at each other blankly for a while, but still couldn't figure it out, so they gave up for the time being and closed their eyes to regulate their breathing.

Whatever the matter, we must take action now, so we should prepare properly beforehand, lest we make a mistake.

Yang Baoshan, his burly frame also riding a flying Law Treasure, rushed over. Upon seeing the group, he frowned and asked, "Yongcheng, what's going on?"

Although the two senior cultivators of the Yang Household were of similar cultivation levels, Yang Baoshan had much more seniority. As a Golden Core cultivator, Yang Baoshan could even be said to have been cultivated by the former, so he was qualified to ask questions.

Upon hearing the question, Yang Yongcheng, without moving his lips, secretly explained the matter to Yang Baoshan. The latter's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly. With outsiders present, he couldn't reveal his concerns, and could only mutter to himself for a moment:

"But if that's the case, tsk, things might become quite dangerous. If I had known that it would be difficult to invite all the top cultivators in the Duke's mansion, I should have at least summoned Yue Lin and Yuan Buwen to be on the safe side."

He wasn't as rough and tough as he appeared; he also felt a headache after seeing the two strong men captured by Yang Yongcheng.

One is Fei Nanying's highly regarded nephew-in-law, and the other is a sword cultivator who can have a private talk with Fei Tianqin. If there are any losses in this matter, there will likely be a lot of trouble to deal with later.

Compared to the two mentioned above, Yang Wuwei could be considered the most outstanding junior in the clan, but if he were injured or crippled, Yang Baoshan would be easier to deal with.

"Ahem, fellow Daoists Yang?"

Huang Li, Rogue Cultivator who came from a humble background and was used to being cautious, coughed lightly. After all, he was currently under the jurisdiction of the Xianyu Household family with the people from the Office of the Duke of Qin.

Although this first Lineage of Shannan Circuit is much weaker than Two Instruments Sect, its strength should not be underestimated because most of its disciples practice swordsmanship.

If they stay too long, and the Golden Core cultivators of the Xianyu Household come looking for them, the two senior cultivators of the Yang Household might not be so loyal and might have to abandon their Rogue Cultivator rogue cultivators to save their own lives.

Yang Yongcheng came out to comfort him, saying, "Well, Fellow Huang Li, don't worry. We know we can't stay here any longer. The longer we stay, the more trouble we may encounter. If we kill the traitors as soon as possible, we can return to Ye Prefecture safely."

"Kill them?!" Kang Dabao gradually realized something. If his guess was correct, then it was understandable that the Yang Household cultivators had taken such a great risk and given such a generous reward.

The group of cultivators traveled stealthily and silently, passing through vast green fields, until they arrived at an unnamed valley.

Normally, places like this have very little spiritual energy, and only a few lucky Qi Refinement would settle here. Yet, this time, it has managed to attract three advanced cultivators to come together, which must be due to something special.

As soon as Sect Leader Kang Da arrived at the location, he became cautious. He immediately led Jiang Qing to stand next to Yang Wuwei. This fellow was the Golden Core seed of the Ye Prefecture Yang Household, and the two senior cultivators of the Yang Household would not easily refuse to save him.

Yang Yongcheng only needed a quick glance to understand Kang Dabao's ulterior motives.

He didn't feel any displeasure. Coming from a humble background, to have climbed to such a position step by step, only a fool would believe it was purely due to his wife's family.

It's perfectly normal to have some trivial cleverness. Yang Yongcheng glanced at it briefly and then looked away. He channeled his spiritual energy into his eyes and then clearly saw the direction of the surrounding mountain range and Spirit Vein.

At the same time, Sect Leader Kang Da thought to himself, "What a brilliant illusion array."

After he cultivated his Delusion-Breaking Golden Eyes to perfection, not only was the power of his Golden Light even greater, but what was most astonishing was that he could also break illusions. To be honest, in terms of just the two words "breaking illusions," Sect Leader Kang Da was probably no less skilled than Golden Core Early Stage cultivator who was not good at this.

Therefore, although Jiang Qing and Yang Wuwei were still completely confused, Kang Dabao was already able to see things clearly.

"I see,"

When Sect Leader Kang Da spoke, his voice was barely audible, but Yang Wuwei, who was standing nearby, still heard it clearly. Just as Yang Wuwei was about to ask a question, he saw Yang Baoshan pull out a crescent-shaped Zen staff and slash it sharply towards the low hill.

The low hill was neatly sliced apart by the crescent-shaped arc of light, and a vast expanse of spiritual energy suddenly flowed freely from the hill, irrigating the flowers and plants in the nameless valley so much that they almost fainted from the unprecedented abundance of Spiritual Qi.

The spiritual essence in this mountain did not arise spontaneously; it must have been lured here by someone using the mountain's terrain and sophisticated Daoist techniques. The surrounding cultivators, whose cultivation levels were not high, even if they noticed it and brought in False Core to examine it, could not discern anything of interest.

Along with Linghua emerged a middle-aged cultivator dressed in brocade robes, whose attire bore a striking resemblance to the two senior cultivators of the Yang Household.

Now even Jiang Qing understood the purpose of this trip. "So, the superior cultivator from a collateral branch of the Yang Household is hiding in these mountains!"

At this moment, Yang Wuwei finally spoke up, saying, "Fellow Daoists, rest assured, Yang Baofeng will be dealt with by my elders and the upper-level cultivator Huang Li. His injuries have not healed for a long time, and he is already on the verge of death. The three elders should be able to handle him without breaking a sweat. We only need to block Yang Baofeng's escape route."

Yang Wuwei spoke casually, but how could Kang Dabao and Jiang Qing dare to relax even a little? This Yang Baofeng was a genuine Middle Stage of Golden Core cultivator. Back when the Immortal Dynasty was still in power, the direct line of the Ye Prefecture Yang Household was only able to achieve a draw in the battle between the collateral branches thanks to their profound foundation and numerous Law Treasure.

Yang Baofeng was virtually unstoppable, but in the end, it was only after the direct line of the Yang Household family spent a large sum of money to invite Chu Yanran and Senior Cultivator Wufeng, two close Golden Core cultivators, to join forces and defeat Yang Baofeng, who was regarded as a pawn by the Two Instruments Sect.

This mid-stage cultivator preferred to remain hidden in a remote border region to recuperate from his injuries, rather than seeking help from the Two Instruments Sect, all because of this matter.

The Two Instruments Sect has done a lot of secret things over the years. Now that this has been going on for so long, no matter how well it is monitored, some rumors will inevitably leak out.

Fearing that he might be skinned alive and used as food if he went to the Two Instruments Sect, Yang Baofeng had no choice but to carefully hide and recuperate in an inconspicuous remote place.

For safety's sake, he would even change locations every now and then. To save his life, he was not afraid of any trouble. But unexpectedly, he was still found by two scoundrels from the direct line of the Yang Household family!

Both sides came from the same clan and surname, but the deep-seated hatred between them was already well-documented. They had been fighting for nearly a century, and the tombstones of their clansmen would probably be as high as a mountain if they were joined together. They no longer cared about whether the reputation of so-called brothers fighting each other was unpleasant.

Once his concealment was removed, Yang Baofeng didn't utter a single unnecessary word. He picked up a Mixed Gold Whip and struck at Yang Baoshan, each move aimed at taking the latter's life.

If Yang Baofeng were at his peak, Yang Baoshan would certainly be no match for him. However, when the former fled from Ye Prefecture, he was already severely injured and unlikely to recover. Even though he has been hiding and recuperating for some years, he is far from fully recovered.

Over the years, Yang Baoshan has gone through many battles with the Office of the Duke of Qin, losing a number of his sons, but also gaining considerable benefits.

This crescent-shaped staff was obtained through a battle and exchanged with a cultivator on Five Old Mothers Mountain. It is already extremely close to a mid-grade magic Law Treasure, and is probably even more powerful than the Mixed Gold Whip in Yang Baofeng's possession.

Therefore, when Yang Baoshan wielded his crescent-shaped staff to meet the challenge, he suppressed Yang Baofeng's fierce aura after only a few exchanges.

Yang Yongcheng and Huang Li Lishangxiu each used their Law Treasure to assist, making it easy for the once-in-a-millennium prodigy from the Yang Household's illegitimate branch to fall into a disadvantageous position and unable to turn the tide.

Upon seeing this, Sect Leader Kang Da felt much relieved, thinking to himself, "It seems that what Yang Wuwei said is true. Yang Yongcheng Yang Baofeng's injuries were not fully healed to begin with. Yang Yongcheng's efforts to gather Golden Core cultivators were merely due to time constraints and a desire for stability. Otherwise, the two direct descendants of the Yang Household family could have defeated this fellow with minimal effort!"

Simply by coming along and watching the battle, one can obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill and a piece of Evergreen Vine. This is a deal that Sect Leader Kang Da is naturally willing to make.

However, Kang Dabao remained on edge. This was a major battle involving several high-level cultivators, and life or death could hinge on a single moment. How could a mere True Cultivator like him afford to be careless?

He stood side by side with Chiang Kai-shek and Yang Hucheng, his eyes fixed intently on the battle situation before them.

Just now, all the esteemed cultivators clearly stated that the battle should be swift and decisive, so this action was carried out without any room for compromise. However, after such a battle, the magical light in the arena was scattered and the sounds were deafening. How could such a commotion be considered insignificant?

But both sides seemed to be fighting with real passion. Yang Baofeng, desperate to survive, didn't care about anything else. The two senior cultivators of the Yang Household's direct lineage had searched for him for many years and finally found Yang Baofeng whereabouts. How could they bear to let him go easily?!

Only Huang Li remained remarkably clear-headed, unaffected by the fervor of both sides. He remained calm and collected when making his move, hovering at a distance, afraid of drawing Yang Baofeng to his side.

Unfortunately, he was the weakest in cultivation and had the worst Law Treasure among the four, making it difficult for him to break free.

Although his mind remained clear, he was struggling immensely, feeling as if he were walking on a tightrope, teetering on the brink of collapse, constantly at risk of having his magical light shattered and turned into mincemeat by Yang Baofeng's Mixed Gold Whip.

Under these circumstances, Yang Baofeng, who had already lost all his trump cards and was still recovering from his injuries, struggled to break the deadlock. Meanwhile, the direct descendants of the Yang Household family were having such a smooth run that they didn't even need to send a few of their younger relatives to join the encirclement. It was clear that Yang Baofeng was already showing signs of weakness, and his strength had increased considerably as he hoped to kill his enemy as soon as possible.

Huang Li's greatest fear was precisely what happened to him.

Eager to achieve merit, Yang Yongcheng was blinded by rage and disregarded Yang Baofeng's injuries, exchanging blows and vomiting blood as he retreated, thus creating a gap in the encirclement of the three.

"Not good!!" Before Yang Baoshan could even turn his Law Treasure weapon around, he saw Yang Baofeng, who was covered in blood, turn his Mixed Gold Whip towards Huang Li, the weakest of the three cultivators.

"Die!!"

It's true that Huang Li's cultivation methods are weak and inferior to the other three at the same level. However, it would be a joke if someone who came from a Rogue Cultivator background and could achieve True-Grade Golden Core didn't possess some ruthlessness!

Seeing the Mixed Gold Whip, wrapped in a large burst of spiritual light, smashing towards him, Huang Li, the upper cultivator, did not retreat. Instead, he used the Mountain-Grinding Shield in his hand to its fullest extent to block in front of him.

The two Law Treasure, one gold and one black, only made contact in the air for a brief moment. However, Huang Li's skills were still insufficient, and the middle of the Mountain-Grinding Shield was dented by the impact. In addition, stone chips were scattered out, cutting Huang Li Shangxiu's square face behind him, leaving him with bloody cuts and looking extremely disheveled.

"Where do you think you're going?!" Yang Baoshan roared, his crescent-shaped staff shining so brightly that even Golden Core cultivators had to turn their heads slightly. A sharp arc of light slashed down, and Yang Baofeng snorted coldly, turning his back and shooting out his newly acquired Mixed Gold Whip to block it, but he was no match for it.

Using the force of that push, he swiftly retreated, brushing past Huang Li.

Fellow Daoist, be careful!

Shouting was useless. Yang Baoshan watched helplessly as Huang Li was sent flying by Yang Baofeng's mace. He was anxious and thought, "I shouldn't have listened to Yongcheng's rash words. This man is fierce. I should choose another trustworthy comrade to help me."

But it's too late for regrets now. If Yang Baofeng manages to break free, the entire direct line of the Ye Prefecture Yang Household will be in turmoil again!

"Wuwei!"

In fact, Yang Baoshan to urge him; he led Yang Wuwei and Jiang quickly to their Swift Movement to block them.

Yang Baofeng was then entangled from behind by Yang Baoshan. At this moment, Yang Yongcheng and Huang Li also arrived. If the three of them could withstand the most dangerous first attack, Yang Baofeng would have no chance of escaping today!

Is a sudden attack from Middle Stage of Golden Core cultivator really that easy to withstand?!

Yang Wuwei, entrusted with this important task, naturally had new protective talismans, which he had long ago prepared for this purpose!

A golden bell phantom appeared before him in an instant, but was shattered to pieces by Yang Baofeng's Mixed Gold Whip in the same instant.

This Lineage scion is truly loyal, and he does not retreat even at this moment. Yang Wuwei's face is full of determination, and he grips the Red Scale Wave-Chasing Spear tightly. When the firelight shines on him, his body is covered with patches of green scales, truly showing a willingness to sacrifice his life.

Despite his imposing appearance, if he were to be struck by that fierce Mixed Gold Whip, he might only die a slightly more gruesome death.

As an outsider, Sect Leader Kang Da would not risk his life like Yang Wuwei, but he was unwilling to see the latter die or be reprimanded by the upper echelons of the Yang Household.

Moreover, Yang Wuwei could be considered a good friend, and Kang Dabao couldn't bear to watch him perish here. With this thought in mind, two golden rays that had been gathering power for a long time shot out from his eyes.

The Sect Leader Kang Da, went all out this time, ending up with blood streaming from his eyes. Even the several high-level cultivators fighting nearby were slightly surprised when they saw this.

Even so, the Mixed Gold Whip was only slowed down for a few breaths before breaking through the Golden Light, intending to smash Yang Wuwei's body, which had been practicing the Azure Scale Mountain-Bearing Art for nearly a hundred years, into pieces.

Jiang Qing's expression turned cold. He summoned his External Core, which had become much more refined, and his top-grade flying sword shone brightly. Together with Yang Wuwei, who was wielding the Red Scale Wave-Chasing Spear, he slashed down at the Mixed Gold Whip.

Even with their combined strength, they could only hold out for a moment before being sent flying.

Yang Wuwei's spear shattered, and his green scales, along with blood and flesh, were washed away, turning him into a blood-soaked figure. It was unclear whether he was still alive.

Jiang Qing was a little further away when the spiritual light on his External Core dimmed, and then the flying sword in his hand was smashed in two, causing him severe pain in his internal organs, and he immediately vomited blood.

Kang Dabao was anxious and was about to risk coming to his rescue, but in just a short while, the three Golden Core behind Yang Baofeng caught up and surrounded him again.

After that, there's not much more to say. Yang Baofeng, who fought desperately, missed his last chance. After a fierce battle, Yang Baoshan and the other two Golden Core cultivators finally took the life of their century-old nemesis!

However, these matters had little to do with Sect Leader Kang Da, and he declined the invitation from the two senior cultivators of the Yang Household. The two, having just suffered a pyrrhic victory, had no intention of offering further advice, and were also afraid that if the Xianyu Household heard about the commotion and sent people over, they would be caught in the crossfire.

The group immediately boarded a flying boat and Fu Prefecture, with Sect Leader Kang Da leading the injured Jiang Qing back to Cloud Horn Prefecture.

---- Wild Fox Mountain

With red eyes, Zhou Yixiu carefully dripped the specially prepared spiritual liquid onto the newly selected spiritual seeds. This was a delicate task, and although it was hard work, the old cultivator didn't trust anyone else to do it.

After working tirelessly for quite some time, he could no longer hold on and coughed lightly several times.

"Alas, I am indeed getting old. It's a pity that these seeds, tainted by impurities, are no longer viable. I'm afraid my senior brother would be heartbroken to see them."

Zhou Yixiu suddenly felt a sense of melancholy, like a hero past his prime, but then he smiled nonchalantly. When he turned his gaze back to the spirit seed, he realized that his senior brother, the sect leader, had already entered the room.

The old man was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Senior Brother, what brings you here today? Please sit down, please sit down! Junior Brother has some good wine here, perhaps Evergreen Vine?!"