Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 167 - 166: Wanted Throughout the County

Xiao Yi flew all the way.

After leaving Mystic Breakthrough City, he found a secluded place, changed his clothes, and put his Ghost Mask back on.

As for the Four Fire Puppet Balls and Three Fire Puppet Balls meant for the Great Elder,

those belonged to him, Xiao Yi.

He was a disciple of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, Xiao Yi.

Even if someone found out, it didn’t matter.

However, the identity of Yi Xiao had to remain a secret for now.

He had always been extremely cautious.

After all, he didn’t yet possess the strength necessary to deal with certain troubles.

Two days later, he returned to Hundred Martial City but did not linger and proceeded directly back to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

...

At the same time, inside Hundred Martial City Treasure Trading Company,

Murong Sha was entertaining two guests.

If Xiao Yi were here, he would certainly hear something that would surprise him.

Because these two guests,

were the same two from the Northern Mountain Murong Family who had previously relayed messages from Elder Ying.

"Deacon Murong Sha," one of them said solemnly, "you promised a six-month deadline, which has already passed."

"Could it be that you truly regard Elder Ying’s words as nothing but air?" the other questioned.

"I dare not," Murong Sha hurriedly replied.

"However, this Yi Xiao has repeatedly opposed me. Not killing him does not quell the hatred in my heart."

"Deacon Murong Sha, you need not worry about this matter any longer," the two said.

"Oh?" Murong Sha showed a puzzled expression.

"Before, didn’t you ask Deacon Murong Ke to deal with him?" they added.

"How did you know?" Murong Sha furrowed his brows.

Apart from Murong Ke himself, only he and Murong Yin knew about that arrangement.

The men shook their heads, saying, "We’re afraid it would’ve been hard not to know."

"A fortnight ago, Yi Xiao caused a huge disturbance at the Treasure Trading Company in the Eighteen Cities of Eastern Desolate."

"He plundered every item from the store."

"Most importantly, even the Universe Ring was taken by him."

"What?" Murong Sha was taken aback, "That Yi Xiao is so daring and reckless?"

"He dares to steal the Universe Ring, isn’t he afraid of death?"

"And why didn’t I know about this?"

The two responded, "This has already been spreading across the Eighteen Cities of the Eastern Desolate."

"It won’t be long before it reaches Hundred Martial City."

"We knew in advance because Deacon Murong Ke reported it to the family."

"The family was enraged, like thunder."

"Previously, when Yi Xiao robbed your goods, it could still be seen as a personal vendetta between you in retaliation."

"But this time, the importance of the Universe Ring is immense."

"Him taking it is akin to provoking the entire family."

"Thus, the Family Head personally ordered a manhunt for Purple Flame Yi Xiao throughout Northern Mountain County."

"Elder Ying, with many family experts, is going all out to hunt him down."

"With Elder Ying’s strength, killing him would be as easy as crushing an ant."

"Deacon, you no longer need to worry about dealing with him."

"This is excellent news indeed," Murong Sha’s face brightened with excitement.

"Elder Ying is an old, established Mystic Breakthrough Realm Martial Artist."

"Killing that detestable Yi Xiao will be as simple as squashing an ant."

"Don’t celebrate too soon, Deacon," the men said gravely.

"Why?" Murong Sha asked, frowning.

The men replied, "It’s because of the matter with Young Master Qianjun."

"You know, he’s now Elder Ying’s direct disciple."

"Recently, his cultivation has been breaking through continuously, and he’s been marked by the family for focused training."

Young Master Qianjun was already a prominent figure among the younger generation in Purple Cloud City,

considered a genius with remarkable Martial Arts talent.

After joining the Northern Mountain Murong Family, with daily guidance from Mystic Breakthrough Realm Martial Artists like Elder Ying,

and a plethora of Cultivation Resources at his disposal,

it was no surprise that his cultivation continued to greatly advance.

The men continued, "Originally, a small family like the Xiao family in Purple Cloud City could have been wiped out with a wave of our hand, and Elder Ying didn’t take them to heart."

"But you delayed and delayed again."

"Since the matter was entrusted to you, Elder Ying had no reason to issue another order to dispatch other family Martial Artists to act."

"He just kept waiting for you."

"But you still kept delaying."

"Young Master Qianjun has been quite dissatisfied."

"A few days ago, Elder Ying also grew impatient. He intended to personally eliminate that small family to take a stand for him."

"Unfortunately, then the Universe Ring was stolen."

"Elder Ying had no choice but to hunt down Yi Xiao and couldn’t spare the effort elsewhere."

"This still needs to be handled by you, Deacon."

Upon hearing this, Murong Sha hesitated slightly. Honestly, he too was very busy.

The Murong family’s trading companies were spread throughout Northern Mountain County.

Which manager wasn’t busy?

"Deacon Murong Sha, let me remind you," the men said sternly, "nowadays, Young Master Qianjun’s power within the family is incomparable to before."

"If you continue to displease him, the consequences..."

"Phew." Murong Sha took a deep breath and said, "I understand."

"I’ll go to Purple Cloud City immediately and exterminate that small family."

"No rush," the two of them shook their heads.

"Young Master Qianjun is in closed-door cultivation, and he wants to witness the destruction of that small family with his own eyes."

"In three months, he will come to find you personally."

"Alright." Murong Sha nodded and said, "Once Young Master Qianjun arrives, I will immediately set off with him."

...

If Xiao Yi hadn’t stolen the Universe Ring previously, Elder Ying would have been sent to deal with the Xiao Family.

But now, only Murong Sha’s word was left.

With the Four Fire Puppet Balls, the Xiao Family would certainly be safe.

In fact, the Xiao Family was as insignificant as ants before the Northern Mountain Murong Family, easily crushable with just a wave of the hand.

Thus, they didn’t see the extermination of the Xiao Family as anything significant.

Indeed, after passing this task to Murong Sha, besides Murong Qianjun, the entire family likely forgot about it.

They held such contempt, treating it as an easily forgettable minor matter.

Little did they know, their contempt provided enough time for a supreme talent to rise.

Their belated recognition was already too late.

But back to the main story.

Xiao Yi was unaware of the conversation at the Hundred Martial City Treasure Trading Company.

He had changed his clothes and taken off the Ghost Mask.

Having crossed three hundred li of forest, he flew back to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect using his air control ability.

Looking at the ancient and majestic sect gate, Xiao Yi felt a surge of emotion.

"Nearly ten months have passed; finally, I am back." Xiao Yi gave a faint smile.

After completing the registration at the Outer Sect Steward’s Office, Xiao Yi planned to visit Elder Yi.

Unexpectedly, just as he left the registration office, a dozen figures blocked his way.

It was Guu Changfeng.

"Xiao Yi, I’ve finally waited for your return."

"A year ago, you hurt me with your underhanded tactics and then disappeared from the Sword Sect."

"Hmph, today, I will make you pay tenfold."

"Today is the beginning of the month, and I haven’t yet used my challenge option."

"I challenge you. Do you dare or not?"

Guu Changfeng shouted loudly.

In fact, as soon as Xiao Yi entered the Outer Sect of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, he was seen by the disciples.

Many of these disciples were Guu Changfeng’s lackeys, who naturally informed him.

Guu Changfeng, harboring a deep-seated hatred for Xiao Yi, rushed over immediately.

Just as Xiao Yi was about to say something,

from afar, four figures approached swiftly through the air, accompanied by a loud shout.

"I’d like to see who dares not."

Lin Jin, Tie Niu, Liu Yanran, and Qin Feiyang quickly arrived in front of Xiao Yi.

"Guu Changfeng, if you have the guts, challenge us," Lin Jin said coldly.

"You..." Guu Changfeng’s face immediately soured.

The four, Lin Jin, Tie Niu, Liu Yanran, and Qin Feiyang, were all at the Mysterious Profundity Fourth Layer with formidable combat skills.

And he was only at the Mysterious Profundity Second Layer, his Qi Spring not comparable to them, making his strength significantly inferior.

But remembering his elder brother, Guu Changkong, he became reckless again, outright ignoring what Lin Jin and the others had said.

"Xiao Yi, I must inform you that this challenge, according to the sect rules, you are not supposed to refuse."

"However, I won’t be as despicable as you were."

"I want to defeat you openly and fairly, giving you no choice."

While Guu Changfeng spoke righteously, he actually just wanted to humiliate Xiao Yi further and provoke him into attacking.

Xiao Yi smiled, easily seeing through his intentions, and said, "You want to challenge me, I accept."

"However, why not add a wager to make things interesting?"

"A wager?" Guu Changfeng frowned and said, "Alright, what do you want to wager? This young master will accompany you."

Xiao Yi gently smiled and said, "Just your Wind Singing Sword, and also the silver taels and items you used to purchase the Wind Singing Sword last time."

"Last time?" Guu Changfeng’s face soured again.

He knew what Xiao Yi was referring to—the items from the Universe Ring used to redeem the Wind Singing Sword.

However, later with Guu Changkong’s interference, he forcefully took those items back.

"How dare you bring that up to me?" Guu Changfeng became furious, perceiving Xiao Yi’s mention as a deliberate aim to embarrass him.

"Very well, I’ll take that bet."

Guu Changfeng clenched his teeth and said, "I’ll see how you, a waste forever unable to achieve Breaking Core and Transforming Meridians, who can’t break through to the Mysterious Profundity Realm, and forever hiding behind others, can ever win against this Young Master."

With full confidence, Guu Changfeng’s mocking words rang out.

However, his voice had barely faded,

when Xiao Yi suddenly stepped forward, his previously gentle smile instantly freezing.

His face even turned ice-cold.

"How do you know I can’t achieve Breaking Core and Transforming Meridians?" Xiao Yi asked coldly.

Simultaneously, a surge of overwhelming Spiritual Energy rushed from all directions.

The powerful momentum immediately made everyone present struggle to breathe.

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