I'll Take It Myself

----Beyond Rainbow Mountain

Having just survived a fierce battle, Slaughter and Extermination was covered in burn marks. After all, he had just taken a genuine Golden Core cultivator's life, and even the Sect Leader Kang Da felt that the top-grade Spirit Artifact in his hand was too hot to handle.

To be honest, this killing weapon, which Kang Dabao once treasured, has become rather unusable. Sect Leader Kang Da should find a suitable time to use the token that Fei Donggu just gave him.

He then made a hand seal, causing a chill to rise from his palm before the burning sensation in his hand gradually subsided.

Afterwards, Kang Dabao merely glanced down at the Yang Household members who had crawled all the way, then paid them no further attention. With a flick of his fingers, a gust of evil wind swept a tall Daoist priest over.

"Fellow Daoist Xie has gone to great lengths, even neglecting Ding Prefecture, to come and cause trouble for my Chongming Sect. It is truly an honor for me, Kang."

This mocking tone naturally made Xie Yi Shangxiu, whose Dantian was locked and tightly bound, feel extremely ashamed and angry. To be honest, even though he had some experience of being captured alive, he was still a dignified Golden Core cultivator, and it was difficult for him to accept such humiliation.

However, after Kang Dabao finished speaking, he did not allow the cultivator who Xie Yi to speak again. Instead, in front of all the cultivators present, he raised his finger and made a gesture of evil wind. He then detained this cultivator, whom he had heard of for a long time but had only just met, in a secluded place and handed him over to a careful person to keep a close watch on him.

Despite Xie Yi the most famous elder of the Hongyi Sect, Xie Yi was still a seasoned Foundation Establishment. Even after being forced out of Kuang Liuting by the Cloud Horn Prefecture Court, he was still able to fight Senior Cultivator Wufeng, a senior cultivator, to a Ding Prefecture.

To outsiders, even if Xie Yi were truly no match for Kang Dabao, who had just achieved the Golden Core stage, he would at worst have to retreat in disgrace. At the very least, Jieyi Xie Yi some legitimate lineage, had been bestowed with a natal magic Law Treasure, and the Hongyi Sect had once been a long-established Golden Core sect that dominated a province.

Therefore, as a Xie Yi, even if the cultivation of the Yi Shang sect is truly no match for the Sect Leader Kang Da, he can still manage to deal with the latter to some extent, so that Huang Li and his group can achieve their goal and then make further plans.

But beforehand, none of them had considered that this Xie Yi was so useless that he could be captured alive without being investigated!

Ultimately, it was because Gu Chengsen, who had just achieved Golden Core Exalted Cultivator Honggu, and Honggu Shangxiu, who was seriously injured, were not considered significant enough by outsiders. This caused the Sect Leader Kang Da, who had just begun to show his abilities, to have his own skills underestimated by outsiders.

Those idle people outside have no idea that the former has ancient demonic arrows at his side, and the latter also has a set of fierce Dao techniques to rely on. Even ordinary Middle Stage of Golden Core cultivators might not be able to win against them.

To be honest, while it didn't take a lot of effort for Sect Leader Kang Da to deal with Gu and Hong, it was still far more difficult than dealing with these two useless upper cultivators in front of him.

However, Huang Li and Xie Yi, the two cultivators who were unaware of their own shortcomings, also suffered. If the Sect Leader Kang Da had killed two of their peers at their peak, they probably wouldn't have taken such a risk this time.

It's understandable that they're used to being poor, and while quite a few cultivators had learned that the Yang Household possessed a Golden Core Storage Bag, only the two of them had come.

Everyone knows that Chongming Sect's strength within the Office of the Duke of Qin's jurisdiction isn't particularly outstanding, but its relationships are still quite complex. Ordinary cultivators wouldn't be so easily swayed by rumors, and wouldn't risk getting involved in this mess just for a Golden Core Storage Bag whose contents are unknown!

We can ignore the five pseudo-elixir masters who were just reduced to minced meat, and we'll also set aside the newly encoffined superior cultivator for the time being.

The thousand-plus cultivators of the Double Brightness Alliance present witnessed their leader so casually and easily treat a living Golden Core cultivator as if he were nothing, and the pride they felt was overwhelming. Who among them could not be filled with admiration?

Amidst the vast retinue of volunteers, You Xiaobao, who had just been conscripted to serve, still wore the white mourning clothes on his head. Upon seeing this scene, a hint of admiration appeared on his face. "A true man should be like this."

Kang Dabao was slightly satisfied with the reaction in the room, but he did not show it on his face. He simply turned his gaze back to Yang Xun, who was kneeling in front of him.

The latter trembled, his face already showing a blank expression. "Yang Xun is guilty, guilty."

Kang Dabao flicked his long sleeves and asked in a calm voice, "What crime have you committed?!"

Yang Xun's spine seemed to be snapped by those two light words, and he suddenly bowed down. Before he could utter a sound, the Yang Household cultivators, some filled with grief, some with sorrow, and some with fear, began to sob and weep.

Jiang Qing had been on high alert, glanced around and even saw a flash of ruthlessness in the eyes of several of the Yang Household's core members, clearly indicating that they were considering a fight to the death.

Today, Third Master Jiang was in the throes of murderous intent. With a single spiritual incantation, his Sha Qi sword, still dripping with blood, was revealed once more. The murderous aura caused the fear on the faces of many Yang Household cultivators to intensify, and some were even so frightened that they cried themselves to death.

"Third,"

As usual, those two light words saved the lives of many Yang Household cultivators. Kang Dabao only gave Jiang Qing a gentle word of advice, his gaze fixed on Yang Xun's words.

"Alliance Leader, Yang Xun was originally a defeated and destitute dog, and only by relying on the Upper Sect to take him in did he find a place to live. However, Yang Xun has betrayed the kindness of the Nine Tripods and the benevolence of the Three Families. He has received great treasures but has not offered them as tribute, and he has forgotten the great kindness and is taking chances. He deserves to be punished by being pierced by ten thousand arrows!"

Yang Xun shamelessly pleaded again, begging the Alliance Leader to consider the Yang Household's past bravery in battle and their unwavering courage in the charge, and to spare the lives of his bloodline, refraining from such ruthless measures!

"I've been working on this for quite a while now; it must have been quite a struggle."

The sarcasm in Sect Leader Kang Da was undisguised. With a flick of his finger, a gentle breeze lifted Yang Xun up again. But then he asked coldly, "When did I, Kang, establish a rule that subordinates who obtain valuable treasures must hand them over, or face confiscation of their property and extermination?"

This question caused the cultivators present to pause in surprise, wondering, "No family has ever mentioned these rules, but I've also never heard of any family that doesn't have them."

Yang Xun looked stunned, almost uttering a sound of surprise. But after asking the question, he didn't even need Sect Leader Kang Da's reply. Instead, he picked up the black Storage Bag that had fallen to the ground along with Huang Li's corpse and said calmly:

"Heh, it's just a Golden Core Storage Bag. If I wanted it, I would take it myself. Why would I need to force it on you? Since today's matter was caused by your family, the losses suffered by all parties will be listed in a bill and paid to your family later."

The tone was calm and unremarkable, yet it caused gasps of surprise to rise from the crowd.

Yang Xun, who was standing opposite Kang Dabao, realized what was happening. He initially thought that Kang Dabao had already turned his back and was softly saying to the remaining groups, "Disperse."

After uttering those four words, Sect Leader Kang Da actually left without looking back.

As soon as he left, the crowd erupted in an uproar that was difficult to quell. Several cultivators, who had initially been watching the Yang Household's cultivators with predatory eyes, saw that Yuan Jin had also ordered his disciples to sound the gong, as if he had truly come only to defend the Yang Household against a powerful enemy.

Only when the Chongming Sect's forces began to move, and the Pine Wind Volunteers they had summoned dispersed along with the various military academies, were the cultivators able to confirm that the Chongming Sect Leader Kang Da truly had no intention of demanding the Yang Household's treasures this time.

"The Yang Household is truly fortunate. In my 300 years of cultivation, I have never seen a high-level cultivator more benevolent than the Alliance Leader. Although a bunch of Pill Master died today, we only lost a few lives. The Yang Household wealthy; how could they not afford to compensate us?!"

"Good boy, if I ever get a valuable treasure in the future, I won't hand it over either."

"Haha, you're making it sound like you, like the Yang Household, would actually hand over any valuable treasure you obtained."

The bursts of laughter and chatter gradually dispelled the stench of blood in the arena. After the Chongming Sect's troops withdrew, the various factions looked at the Yang Household before them, but also suppressed their treacherous thoughts.

After all, this was a piece of meat that Chongming Sect had given up its grip on; how could they dare to bite the hand that fed them? They should know that Double Brightness Alliance strictly forbids private attacks.

If anyone dares to defy the law, the remaining Azure Jue Guard will soon be annihilated by Yuan Jin's forces.

The large procession arrived quickly and dispersed just as fast. Before long, only the Yang Household remained outside Rainbow Mountain. It was only at this moment that Yang Xun, whose robes were already soaked with cold sweat, dared to stop bowing and turn around.

Having just survived a calamity, the Yang Household was unsure whether to be afraid or happy. They simply returned to their battleground with their patriarch, their faces still sticky with sweat.

No matter what happens to the Yang Household in the future, at least they survived this time. It's good that they survived, it's good that they survived.

----One day later, in Fa Prefecture, at the Fearless Tower

At this moment, Deputy Building Master Yang Jue stood in the council hall, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Although Jiang Hongdao was a True Cultivator, he still dared to tease from the sidelines, "Since Vice Master Yang's disciples acted so swiftly, they must have brought back an extraordinary treasure from the Chongming Sect, right?"

The beautiful woman in purple shook her head and advised, "Alright, Old Jiang, which family doesn't have a few good-for-nothings among its members?!"

A hint of shame appeared on Yang Jue's face, but he had no way to refute her. He could only bow deeply to She Fu Yi, who sat alone on the jade throne. "That unfilial and unworthy disciple, I have already personally bound him outside the hall. He is only waiting for the Lord's order to be executed!"

The woman at the head of the table She Fu Yi, showed no anger. She simply read in a calm voice, "Since Vice Master Yang's disciple has broken the rules of the establishment, Vice Master Yang can deal with it himself. There's no need to ask me. However, the Nine-Flower Grass obtained in exchange for the information must be put into the storeroom."

Yang Jue dared not argue in the slightest. Even though a decent Golden Core spiritual item had slipped through his fingers, he still had to thank She Fu Yi her great generosity.

Seeing Yang Jue a setback, Jiang Hongdao, who was also in the hall, felt even more pleased:

"Haha, you old Old Jiang, you were just watching from the sidelines back then. If you had listened to me and intervened to save the Chongming Sect from the beast attack, wouldn't you be Golden Core cultivator's benefactor now?! Why are you still so angry and resentful now, regretting that you didn't keep this news a secret and repay the Chongming Sect for their favor?"

The former's face showed even more shame and anger, but he had no way to refute her, so he could only lower his head and sulk to himself.

The beautiful woman in purple gave Jiang Hongdao a look as if to offer some advice, before speaking again, "Mother, my family has been on good terms with Marquis of Martial Peace for many years. Even if something unpleasant happens this time due to a momentary lapse in judgment, it won't ruin the relationship between our two families, so it's alright."

She Fu Yi, seated on the jade throne, nodded for a moment. After all, the purple-clad beauty's words weren't necessarily wrong. She merely glanced at the token she had acquired some time ago, carefully reviewed Kang Dabao's words and actions outside Rainbow Mountain, and then silently recited in her heart:

"I didn't realize it until I heard Old Jiang's constant praise, but now it seems that the old man's judgment is indeed correct. This young Kang has some ambition and may really become someone important in the future."

Thinking of this, and recalling the marriage that she hadn't put much effort into promoting before, even She Fu Yi felt it was a pity that she had accumulated so Golden Core over the years.

In terms of cultivation and combat skills, She Fu Yi only average among her peers. However, having been in the business of buying and selling information for two or three hundred years, she could roughly guess which information would be valuable in the future.

After a moment's thought, she spoke again in a soft voice, instructing, "From now on, all matters of importance related to the Marquis of Martial Peace's Residence will be elevated one level, just like the Fei Household's case. Also, if you find out what matters the Chongming Sect is concerned about, you can put in more effort."

Jiang Hongdao had offered similar advice in this hall before, but at this time, no one in the hall felt that She Fu Yi doing something futile.

After speaking softly, the beautiful woman gave instructions on various matters, and the three people in the hall bowed and accepted her orders.

Yang Jue desire to linger, much less to witness Jiang Hongdao's mocking gaze. After enduring the meeting with great difficulty, he immediately covered his face and left, carrying the disciple who had caused him such humiliation at the palace gate.

The beautiful woman in purple had to stay and serve, so she couldn't leave immediately. Jiang Hongdao, turned around, and strode out of the hall with a powerful stride, only to see Yan Qingwei, who had come to pay her respects.

Old Xiu has been busy lately and hasn't seen the latter for some time. But seeing that Yan Qingwei's complexion hasn't diminished in the slightest, and she even looks more delicious, Jiang Hongdao still clicked his tongue in regret.

Just as Yan Qingwei was bowing deeply to him, the old man continued lewdly, "Girl, you only need to spread your legs to have a bright future. I, Old Jiang, have put in a lot of effort to plan this for you. But you threw this opportunity away yourself, so you can't Old Jiang me now."

After Jiang Hongdao finished speaking, he left with a burst of laughter. Yan Qingwei could easily understand his meaning, and her expression became so complicated that no one could explain it. After letting out a soft sigh that even she herself could not hear, she gracefully stepped into the hall.

At the same time, in Phoenix Cry Prefecture and the Office of the Duke of Qin

Kuang Liuting examined the letter in his hand for a long time, his expression remaining calm. After all, in his view, there was nothing surprising about Kang Dabao doing something unusual.

He reached out and the talisman transformed into a stream of light and landed in front of Fei Tianqin, who showed no interest whatsoever, merely glancing at it briefly before ignoring it.

However, it Fei Nanying, who was behind him, who showed a hint of surprise after hearing the few words spoken above.

After observing the reactions of the man and the bird, Kuang Liuting finally spoke, "The Marquis of Gucheng is truly a discerning judge of character."

Upon hearing Fei Nanying hurriedly replied, "I dare not accept such praise: it was merely a foolish insight of a junior like myself. Your Excellency is truly too kind."

After he finished speaking, he saw the duke at the head of the table chuckle softly, but he didn't say anything more. Instead, he started talking to the man and the bird about the military affairs of the duke's mansion.

Recently, there have been some unusual developments at the Star-Picking Pavilion. For some unknown reason, there have been frequent bloody incidents within the jurisdiction of the Two Instruments Sect. No matter how you look at it, it all seems rather strange, and Kuang Liuting needs to take some time out to discuss some preparations with his capable subordinates.

Zhu Tong, the chief clerk in charge of supplies preparation, narrowed his eyes, seemingly indifferent, but his ears never missed a single word spoken in the hall. At the same time, he was also making calculations in his mind, naturally calculating the major issue of supplies depletion.

As for human life? It's as worthless as ever, and he doesn't need to worry about it for long. After all, there will be more deaths in this place in the future.

Just as these carnivores were plotting their schemes, Yang Xun, the head of the Yang Household, with bloodshot eyes, arrived at the gate of the Chongming Sect.