Ultimate Village Doctor-Chapter 309 - 338: Darkness Surges

Chapter Three Hundred and Thirty-Eight

"How did he die?" Tang Xun frowned. Although Tang Mo was just a servant of the Tang Family, since he had been granted the Tang surname, he was considered as part of the Tang Family.

In Xichuan Province, the Tang Family was not to be trifled with.

"Tang Mo was killed by Yu Cheng of the Iron Palm Gang during the Dragon Head fighting competition, but Yu Cheng also died at the hands of another."

"The Iron Palm Gang?" Tang Xun’s face grew cold, "The Iron Palm Gang has become more and more presumptuous. If it were not for grandfather’s health issues, would they dare to set foot in Xichuan? But you say Yu Cheng also died; I know Tang Mo’s abilities. To kill him, Yu Cheng must have been not far from being a Xuan Level Expert. Could it be that there is a Xuan Level Expert in Hechuan City?"

Xuan Level Experts, even within the Tang Family, were an absolute core force.

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Even Tang Xun, the Family Head, was at Mid Xuan-Level, and there were a few elders in the Late Stage.

In the entire Tang Family, there was only one at the Earth Level, but a single Earth-Ranked Grandmaster was enough to make the Tang Family the number one noble family in Xichuan. That was the power of an Earth-Ranked Grandmaster.

Therefore, the emergence of a Xuan Level Expert in Hechuan City was no small matter.

"It’s not certain whether he’s a Xuan Level Expert, but according to the information sent back, this person is very young, only in his twenties, named Long Xiaoshan, and is now the underground Dragon Head in Hechuan City," the steward reported.

Tang Xun’s eyes narrowed, "A Xuan Level Expert in his twenties?"

He was very shocked.

It was extremely difficult to become a Xuan Level Expert. Even Tang Xiao of the Tang Family, the most talented, only stepped into the Xuan Level at the age of twenty-five.

A moment later, Tang Xun gave an order.

"Send Tang Xiao to Hechuan City this time, along with two other Xuan Level Experts. Besides ensuring we obtain that Two-hundred-year-old Snow Lotus, it would be best if we can also bring this Long Xiaoshan into our Tang Family."

"Yes, Master," the steward replied.

...

In Yunkun Province, nestled within a valley of a deep mountain, there was a fortress-like complex of buildings, shaped like the mouth of a gourd, with only one path leading inside from the outside.

Inside the valley.

Many people lived there, most of them with exceptionally large upper limbs, walking like gorillas.

In a square, there were many large pots filled with scorching hot and glowing red iron sand. Quite a few bare-armed people were continuously plunging their palms into the sand.

One of the pots was particularly large.

It wasn’t filled with sand but with flowing crimson molten iron.

An elder with shoulder-length grey hair roared as his bulging arms, shining with an iron-black luster, continually plunged into the molten iron.

"Elder Uncle! The Gang Leader asks for you to come over."

A middle-aged man hurried over. Watching the scene, a trace of fear crossed his face as he bowed and said.

The grey-haired elder pulled his hands out of the molten iron, shook them rapidly, and the droplets of iron fell back into the pot. The iron-black sheen on his hands gradually receded, revealing his natural skin color. He spoke indifferently, "Alright, I’ll be right there."

The grey-haired elder left the square and walked into the valley, passing through two gates and entering a tall stone house.

Inside sat a man in his thirties, reading a book.

Unlike the others in the valley, this middle-aged man looked somewhat refined, like a frail scholar, and his arms were normal in size, not exceptionally muscular or deformed.

After the grey-haired elder entered, his face showed a trace of respect as he said, "Gang Leader."

"Uncle Tie Qiong, you’ve arrived," the middle-aged man said with a slight smile.

"Do you know why the Sect Leader has summoned us?" Tie Qiong knew that the Gang Leader never met with anyone without reason, and he devoted most of his time to cultivating.

"Indeed, there is something important. A two-hundred-year-old Snow Lotus will soon be auctioned in Hechuan City. I know that Yu Cheng died there, and you’ve been wanting to make a trip, so this time, I’m giving you the opportunity to go to Hechuan City. You must get that Snow Lotus for me," the refined middle-aged man said indifferently.

A frightening light flashed in Tie Qiong’s eyes.

Yu Cheng was his disciple, and his only one. The fact that he died in Hechuan City had long made Tie Qiong yearn for revenge.

However, the rules of the Iron Palm Gang were very strict, especially now with the new Gang Leader, Qiu Zhen, whose talent and brilliance were unparalleled. At just forty years old, he had reached the brink of becoming an Earth-Ranked Grandmaster, only a step away from achieving the Earth Level, a once-in-a-century genius of the Iron Palm Gang. With such a formidable person in power, without his permission, even if Yu Cheng was killed, Tie Qiong could not act rashly and leave the valley.

Now that the Sect Leader had spoken.

He couldn’t wait to rush to Hechuan City and slaughter the enemies who killed his disciple.

Qiu Zhen stated, "Your first task is to obtain that Snow Lotus. It plays a critical role in my breakthrough, and this matter must be handled promptly. If you fail, you understand the gang’s rules, Uncle Tie Qiong."

Tie Qiong shivered and promptly replied, "Yes, Gang Leader."

...

"Century-Old Snow Lotus!"

Upon a chaotic Tomb Hill, a dark figure sat there, murmuring to themselves.

If Long Xiaoshan were here, he would undoubtedly recognize the silhouette as the Elder of the Black Scale Sect who had escaped from his grasp.

After fleeing, this individual had not left Hechuan City. Long Xiaoshan had destroyed his three century-old ghosts and left him severely injured; how could he let go of his resentment? Moreover, he coveted the Superior Grade magical instruments and legacy that Long Xiaoshan possessed.

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But he had not found an opportunity yet.

His injuries remained unhealed, and his strength could not return to its peak. Without the support of his three century-old ghosts, he dared not confront Long Xiaoshan.

Though he had considered taking revenge on Longyang Village or catching someone close to Long Xiaoshan as a threat.

But as he approached Longyang Village, he felt a threatening presence.

As a Ghost Cultivator, he sensed a powerful entity that had always been lurking in Longyang Village. It likely was the Ghost General that Long Xiaoshan had released that night. The Ghost General was formidable enough to easily stop two of his century-old ghosts.

Now, heavily wounded, he stood no chance against that Ghost General. As a cautious man who valued his own life, he naturally avoided taking such a risk.

Equally, he was reluctant to go back to his sect for reinforcements because the members of the Black Scale Sect were all selfish. Even within the same sect, stabbing each other in the back was common. If his reinforcements knew about the treasures that Long Xiaoshan possessed, even if they managed to kill Long Xiaoshan, he would gain nothing, and worse, he might be silenced.

So, he kept waiting for an opportunity while healing his wounds.

Now, he had surprisingly received some good news: a two-hundred-year-old Snow Lotus was about to be auctioned off in Hechuan City.

This news couldn’t have come at a better time.

The two-hundred-year-old Snow Lotus could definitely heal his wounds and even boost his strength further, allowing him to advance to a Fifth Order Spirit Master. Once his strength significantly increased, he was determined to slaughter Long Xiaoshan, no, to purge his entire village.

Green light flickered in the eyes of the robed Elder, overflowing with murderous intent.

He stood up, glided down from Tomb Hill, and swept toward Hechuan City.

...

As the news continued to ferment,

Hechuan City grew busier than ever, with more and more people from all directions flocking to the city.

Among these people were wealthy tycoons, and even more so, cultivators...