Xu Nian looked at the arrogant group of people, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Qin Xue frowned, clearly very dissatisfied with the attitude of those in front of her.

However, thinking of Xu Nian’s strength and with the Lei Family Ancestor, a Divine-level expert, present, Qin Xue felt reassured.

As for the Lei Family Ancestor, he didn’t even glance at the few people.

"I really don’t know who you are." Xu Nian said with a smile.

He was being truthful; he had only been in the Underworld for less than ten days.

He was naturally unfamiliar with the forces in the Underworld.

However, this remark sounded very provocative to those listening.

"I guess you’re tired of living, daring not to put Chaoyang Sect in your eyes." One of the youths snorted coldly and said.

"Exactly, our Chaoyang Sect is one of the three major forces in the Qing State. How could you not know? You clearly don’t regard us." Another young man with a black mole on his face followed suit.

Chaoyang Sect?

Qin Xue’s face changed.

She clearly did not expect that these people were from the Chaoyang Sect.

Thinking about it, it made sense; this seemed to be the territory of the Chaoyang Sect.

Xu Nian showed a bit of curiosity.

"Is this Chaoyang Sect truly one of the top three forces in Qing State?" Xu Nian asked Qin Xue.

"Yes, our Qin Family Sect, along with the Chaoyang Sect and Moyang Sword Academy, are among the three major forces in Qing State. Chaoyang Sect’s strength is above our Qin family, but the most powerful is the Moyang Sword Academy." Qin Xue replied to Xu Nian.

Xu Nian understood.

The Chaoyang Sect is indeed the second-largest force in Qing State. No wonder they are so arrogant.

"So you’re disciples of Chaoyang Sect. What brings you here?" Xu Nian asked with a smile.

He did not wish to conflict with these people.

After all, he had no grudges against them.

"Humph, we are tracking a wounded Nether Beast. Have you seen it?" The leading man asked.

"I haven’t." Xu Nian responded.

The few people simultaneously furrowed their brows, glaring sharply at Xu Nian and the others.

"Humph, he’s lying. He definitely captured the Nether Beast we were chasing." The young man with the black mole said hastily.

"I think so too. Otherwise, where could the wounded Nether Beast have gone?" Another female disciple with a hairpin said in agreement.

"You’re making baseless accusations. Why would we steal your Nether Beast?" Qin Xue immediately retorted angrily.

They hadn’t even seen any Nether Beast, besides, given Xu Nian and the Lei Family Ancestor’s strength, they wouldn’t care about such a beast.

"Humph, it’s a Nether Fragrance Deer. Don’t tell me you wouldn’t be tempted." The young man with the black mole said coldly.

"Nether Fragrance Deer?" Qin Xue was shocked.

Even the previously indifferent Lei Family Ancestor showed a trace of surprise.

"What is a Nether Fragrance Deer?" Xu Nian asked, puzzled.

"The Nether Fragrance Deer is an incredibly rare Nether Beast in the Underworld. Though its cultivation isn’t high, its value is immeasurable. Not just common Immortal-level experts but even Divine-level experts would be tempted upon seeing it." The speaker was Xu Nian’s Artifact Spirit, Shi Shanshan.

Her voice resonated directly in Xu Nian’s mind.

Xu Nian was even more surprised.

Even Divine-level experts would be tempted; could a small Nether Beast possess such charm?

"You might not know its true value; the Nether Fragrance Deer isn’t strong but has a special ability to locate treasures. Wherever it shows up, treasures appear, and these treasures aren’t ordinary ones. That’s why it’s considered a living treasure map in the Underworld." Shi Shanshan further explained.

Xu Nian fully understood.

The Nether Fragrance Deer indeed had such a function.

No wonder the disciples were so tense.

And no wonder even the Divine-level expert Lei Family Ancestor was moved.

Capturing such a Nether Beast is like having a mountain of treasures.

"Humph, you still refuse to admit that you captured the Nether Fragrance Deer? We wounded it and it disappeared here; are you still saying you didn’t catch it?" The young man with a black mole persisted.

"Yes, you must have caught it. If you want to prove your innocence, hand over your storage magical treasure for inspection." The female disciple promptly suggested.

"Yes, hand over the storage magical treasure." The other disciples echoed.

A trace of displeasure surfaced in Xu Nian’s eyes.

Storage treasures couldn’t be easily shown to others.

Everyone’s storage treasure usually contained personal secrets.

Once these secrets were exposed, it could lead to potential disaster.

Let alone anything else, Xu Nian’s storage ring contained several divine artifacts and plenty of artifact refining materials.

Showing them to others could tempt even Divine-level experts.

"Don’t push your luck. Don’t think I won’t dare to kill you." Xu Nian warned coldly.

"Humph, such big talk, thinking of killing us—junior brothers and sisters, attack, kill them." The lead youth immediately shouted.

"Yes!" The disciples immediately drew their weapons.

They attacked Xu Nian directly.

A trace of helplessness flashed in Xu Nian’s eyes.

He looked at the sky as the group charged at him, concentrating his gaze.

An incredibly powerful aura erupted instantly.

The next moment, all of them were sent flying, blood spurting from their mouths.

"Nether Emperor?"

Expressions of shock appeared in their eyes.

They hadn’t expected this youth, about their age, to possess Nether Emperor-level cultivation.

Mind you, they were the elite of Chaoyang Sect, possessing abundant cultivation resources, yet only reached the Nether King Realm.

But this young man was a Nether Emperor.

"I said I hadn’t seen it; you don’t believe me. I don’t mind killing you." Xu Nian threatened coldly.

"It was a mistake on our part, offending you, Nether Emperor, please spare us." The lead youth’s eyes shifted, quickly begging for mercy.

"Spare us." The others pleaded fearfully.

Xu Nian couldn’t be bothered to waste words with them.

"Get lost!" Xu Nian shouted sternly.

The young men and women instantly fled in panic.

Qin Xue saw this scene and felt incredibly satisfied.

However, the Lei Family Ancestor shook his head.

"You should have killed them; otherwise, there will be trouble." The Lei Family Ancestor remarked with a smile.

"I don’t want to create trouble for now, but if they dare come again, don’t blame me for being impolite." Xu Nian said with a faint smile.

Yet, about two hours later, several figures flew in again.

This time, there were two more elders.

"Uncle Master, it’s them. Not only did they capture our Nether Fragrance Deer, but they also injured us and insulted our Chaoyang Sect." The lead youth immediately reported.

The elder was enraged upon hearing this, looking at Xu Nian and the others with hostile eyes.

"See, trouble’s back." The Lei Family Ancestor remarked amusingly.

Qin Xue was furious.

Xu Nian had clearly spared their lives, and still, they dared to cause trouble.

Xu Nian could only shake his head helplessly.

Indeed, he was too naive!