23: Chapter 23: Conquering Tianyuan City

Chapter 23: Conquering Heavenly Origin City

“Jiuyou, this dead dog is yours to deal with,” Qin Shanhai said with a smile.

Li Jiuyou looked at Wu Xiong with venomous resentment, and Wu Xiong said in horror, “Ms. Li, it’s my fault, I shouldn’t have ambushed you. Please, in your great generosity, treat me like a fart and let me go.”

“Let you go? When you were chasing me, leaving me no way to ascend to heaven or enter the earth, did you ever consider letting me go?” Li Jiuyou roared angrily.

“Ms. Li, my pursuit of you was not my intention. Someone forced me to do it. It has nothing to do with me,” Wu Xiong said anxiously at this moment.

Li Jiuyou’s eyes were cold, and then she extended her fair hand.

“Hmph, whether you were forced or not, I’ll know in a moment.”

“What are you doing? Don’t act recklessly, or I’ll self-destruct before I let you succeed!” Wu Xiong said in horror.

“I’ll let you self-destruct! I’ll let you self-destruct! Self-destruct one more time for me to see!” Qin Shanhai punched Wu Xiong’s Dantian, directly shattering it, and then Wu Xiong’s Spiritual Qi began to dissipate.

“Ah! You crippled me! I’ll kill you! I’ll kill you!” At this moment, Wu Xiong’s eyes were bloodshot as he roared.

Li Jiuyou didn’t waste words with Wu Xiong. She pressed one hand directly on top of Wu Xiong’s head and began to Soul Search him.

At this moment, Wu Xiong’s eyes rolled back, and he foamed at the mouth, while scenes of Wu Xiong’s interactions with the black-clothed man appeared in Li Jiuyou’s mind.

After the Soul Search was complete, Li Jiuyou casually threw the dog-like Wu Xiong onto the ground, no longer bothering with him.

“The person who made the move was actually from the Myriad Puppet Medical Valley of Shuo Province. Why would they ambush me? And what about what that black-clothed man said, only allowing people of the same Realm to trouble me? What’s going on? And they captured me to refine Medicinal Pills!”

“It seems that to find out the truth, I can only go to the Myriad Puppet Medical Valley. However, going there in my current state would be suicidal. It seems I still need to Cultivate diligently and seek out the Myriad Puppet Medical Valley after my strength is great. It won’t be too late.”

After processing Wu Xiong’s memories, Li Jiuyou discovered that Wu Xiong was a local tyrant in Heavenly Origin City, committing all sorts of evil deeds like burning, killing, and looting. She then struck Wu Xiong with a palm.

Wu Xiong didn’t even have time to scream before he was blasted into a bloody mist.

“All Qin Family Disciples, listen to my command! Annihilate everyone in the City Lord's Mansion, root them out, leave no one alive! All resources of the City Lord's Mansion are to be transported back to the Qin Family!” Tang Rou said coldly at this moment.

Upon seeing the City Lord’s defeat, the Cultivators of the City Lord's Mansion scattered like monkeys from a falling tree, fleeing in all directions.

The Qin Family Disciples sneered. Suddenly, Sword Qi raged throughout the entire City Lord's Mansion, and blood splattered everywhere. Everyone fell from the sky like dumplings, and in a short while, there was not a single living person left in the entire City Lord's Mansion.

And next, it was the most exciting part for the Qin Family members: the treasure hunt. Wu Xiong, the City Lord of Heavenly Origin City, had managed Heavenly Origin City for over a hundred years, and the wealth he had accumulated must have reached an astronomical figure.

Soon, all the wealth of the City Lord's Mansion was tallied: 200 million Low-Grade Spirit Stones, countless Low-Grade Medicinal Pills and Magic Treasures, and over a hundred Nascent Soul-level Talismans, each capable of unleashing the full power of a Middle Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Although these Talismans were useless to Tang Rou, Qin Shanhai, and others, they would still be somewhat useful when distributed to the Qin Family’s Low-Grade Disciples. However, their distribution would depend on Qin Feng.

Soon, the news of the City Lord's Mansion being destroyed by the Qin Family spread throughout the streets and alleys of Heavenly Origin City, becoming widely known.

“Holy cow, the Qin Family actually wiped out the City Lord's Mansion! I remember their Clan Chief Qin Shanhai only had Foundation Establishment 1st Layer Cultivation, and he was their strongest. When did the Qin Family become so powerful?”

“Yeah, this Qin Family is too fierce! They silently took out the City Lord's Mansion. Did they obtain some Heaven-Defying Opportunity?”

“Even if the Qin Family obtained an Opportunity, it’s not something we can covet. However, the Qin Family destroying the City Lord's Mansion is a good thing for us. That dog Wu Xiong, relying on his position as City Lord, constantly oppressed us. Now that he’s been wiped out, it’s just retribution. He deserved it.”

“I think we should quickly relay the news to our Family. We need to build a good relationship with the Qin Family.”

...

Soon, countless Cultivators in Heavenly Origin City relayed what they had seen and heard to their Families, hoping their Families would act quickly and express their stance.

At this moment, in the Zhou Family mansion, Zhou Xinghe was Cultivating. At his current Cultivation speed, he would definitely form a Golden Core within three years, and then the Zhou Family would become a Golden Core Family within Heavenly Origin City.

“Clan Chief, Clan Chief, the Zhao Family has arrived to visit!” At this moment, the Zhou Family’s butler excitedly ran to Zhou Xinghe and said.

“What? The Zhao Family? Is it the Family of Zhao Wuji, who is known as invincible below the Peak Nascent Soul Stage?” Zhou Xinghe asked in shock.

“Yes, it’s exactly Zhao Wuji! And Zhao Wuji has personally come with the Family’s two great Nascent Soul Old Ancestors. They are very polite and wish to see the Clan Chief. They are currently in the reception hall,” the butler said excitedly at this moment.

“Hiss, when did my Zhou Family gain such Face, that even a Nascent Soul Family would personally visit? In the past, even a Golden Core Family would act arrogant and not put my Zhou Family in their eyes at all,” Zhou Xinghe sighed.

“This old servant doesn’t know either, but Clan Chief, it’s best not to keep the Zhao Family waiting too long,” the Zhou Family’s butler said solemnly.

“Good, good, good, we’ll go now,” Zhou Xinghe said.

...

“Wuji, aren’t we going to see the Qin Family? Why did you bring us to the Zhou Family?” At this moment, one of the Zhao Family’s Old Ancestors asked.

“Old Ancestor, according to my analysis, since the Qin Family could instantly destroy the City Lord's Mansion of Tianyuan City, then the Qin Family must have at least a Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator overseeing it. If we go directly to the Qin Family, they might not look favorably upon us.”

“However, according to the news I received, Zhou Ningyu, the daughter of the Zhou Family Clan Chief, married into the Qin Family not long ago, and she married Qin Wudao, the top young talent of the Qin Family. Therefore, the relationship between the Zhou and Qin Families must be extraordinary.”

“Although the Zhou Family is currently only a Foundation Establishment Family, I am certain that in the near future, the entire Wind and Thunder Prefecture will have a place for the Zhou Family. Moreover, if we come to the Zhou Family, the Zhou Family will definitely gladly accept us. But if we directly pledge allegiance to the Qin Family, the Qin Family might not look favorably upon us. I’m sure the Old Ancestor understands the reasoning behind this.”

“Moreover, by pledging allegiance to the Zhou Family, it’s equivalent to indirectly pledging allegiance to the Qin Family, and we can also gain the Zhou Family’sPay attention to. Why not? This is what I call ‘saving the country through a roundabout way.’ Do the two Old Ancestors have any objections?”

“Wuji, you truly live up to your reputation as the top young talent of my Zhao Family. Your analysis is spot-on. We agree with your view.”

“However, although the Zhou Family’s strength is lacking, their foresight is truly sharp! Why didn’t my Zhao Family discover this? If only I had known earlier, I would have had your sister, Zhao Ling, marry a Qin Family Disciple,” the two Old Ancestors of the Zhao Family said at this moment.

“Zhao Family Head, your visit to my Zhou Family truly brings glory to my humble abode!” Zhou Xinghe said excitedly as he arrived at the reception hall.

“Zhou Family Head, you are too kind. However, times have changed. Zhou Family Head, you have given birth to a wonderful daughter! In the future, the Zhou Family will surely rise in status because of her, and will have a place in this Wind and Thunder Prefecture. Therefore, my Zhao Family wishes to form an Alliance with the Zhou Family. What are your thoughts, Zhou Family Head?” Zhao Wuji said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xinghe instantly understood Zhao Wuji’s meaning: they were eyeing the relationship between the Zhou Family and the Qin Family.

Seeing Zhou Xinghe hesitate slightly, Zhao Wuji said, “Zhou Family Head, this is a small token of my Zhao Family’s goodwill. Please accept it, Zhou Family Head.”

Then, the Zhao Family Head took out a Storage Ring and handed it to Zhou Xinghe.

Zhou Xinghe scanned the Storage Ring. Oh my goodness, ten million Low-Grade Spirit Stones, and also Medicinal Pills and Magic Treasures! These were worth decades of the Zhou Family’s profits! He hadn’t expected the Zhao Family to just give them away.

To be honest, the Zhao Family’s generosity truly astonished Zhou Xinghe.

Zhou Xinghe said, “Since the Zhao Family thinks so highly of my Zhou Family, my Zhou Family is willing to form an Alliance with the Zhao Family and advance and retreat together.”

“Clan Chief, bad news! The Tu Family has come to provoke us!” the Zhou Family’s butler said at this moment.

“What? The Tu Family dares to come looking for my Zhou Family? Do they think my Zhou Family is a soft persimmon?” Zhou Xinghe said angrily.

“Zhou Family Head, why are you so angry? Does the Tu Family have a grudge against your Zhou Family?” Zhao Wuji asked in confusion.

“It’s more than just a grudge! Back in the Tianwu Secret Realm, Tu Yiming of the Tu Family pursued me. I haven’t even settled the score with them yet, and this Tu Family actually dares to come knocking on my door.”

Zhao Wuji said with a smile, “Zhou Family Head, since our Zhao Family and Zhou Family have formed an Alliance, the Zhou Family’s matters are now my Zhao Family’s matters. The Tu Family coming to the Zhou Family means they are not giving my Zhao Family Face. I will resolve the Tu Family now, which can also be considered my Zhao Family presenting a pledge of allegiance.”

Zhou Xinghe was overjoyed upon hearing this, then said, “Then I’ll trouble Brother Zhao.”

“Zhou Xinghe, I advise you to immediately surrender to my Tu Family, otherwise my Tu Family will flatten your Zhou Family!” At this moment, Tu Long, the Tu Family Clan Chief, said arrogantly.

At this moment, Tu Long thought of a Golden Core expert from the Tu Family who had unfortunately died in the Tianwu Secret Realm. According to the transmitted news, it was done by Zhou Xinghe of the Zhou Family. So, he directly attacked the Zhou Family, wanting to seek justice for Tu Yiming, and also to control the Zhou Family and obtain that youhun grass.

Moreover, the youhun grass was of great use for the Tu Family’s Cultivation, so this time, the Tu Family was using the full strength of their Family to control the Zhou Family with lightning speed, after all, the Zhou Family and Qin Family still had some connection, and perhaps they could even gain some benefits.

“Tu Long, I suppose you’re here to avenge Tu Yiming, right?”

“Zhou Xinghe, you’re smart. Hand over the youhun grass and the soul blood of everyone in your Zhou Family, and become slaves of my Tu Family. I might consider sparing your Zhou Family,” Tu Long said arrogantly at this moment.

“Oh, what big words! Is the Tu Family always so arrogant in Heavenly Origin City?” Zhao Wuji said at this moment.

“Hmph, my Tu Family has always acted this arrogantly! The only mistake is that your Zhou Family is just a Foundation Establishment Family, while my Tu Family is a Golden Core Family! How dare an ant-like thing shout like this? I’ll make sure you die without a burial place in a moment!” At this moment, a core Clan member of the Tu Family said arrogantly.

“Damn your mother, if you can’t talk, then shut up!”

At this moment, Tu Long directly slapped that core Clan member of the Tu Family across the Face, half of his Face was ruined.

Then Tu Long knelt on the ground and said, “This humble one is Tu Long, the Clan Chief of the Tu Family. Greetings, Senior Zhao Wuji. I didn’t expect Senior Zhao Wuji to visit the Zhou Family. I was presumptuous.”

“Hiss, it’s actually Zhao Wuji! Our Tu Family is finished!”

At this moment, all the Tu Family members knelt on the ground, terrified in their hearts, not daring to look up.

That was Zhao Wuji! The legendary figure of the Zhao Family, who had a certain reputation throughout Heavenly Origin City! Their Tu Family was nothing in front of Zhao Wuji, no, they weren’t even a fart!

“Oh, you’re giving in so quickly? Weren’t you very arrogant just now, trying to put me to death?” Zhao Wuji said with a cold laugh.

“Senior Zhao Wuji, it was my Tu Family Disciple who was ignorant just now. I will give Senior Zhao Wuji an explanation right now.”

Tu Long, enduring his reluctance, then blasted that Clan member with a palm. Immediately, that person was directly shaken into a bloody mist by the powerful force.

“Senior Zhao Wuji, this good-for-nothing Disciple has already received the appropriate punishment. I wonder if Senior Zhao is satisfied?” Tu Long knelt on the ground, his Face covered in sweat, and said solemnly.

“I don’t care, after all, why would I care about an ant’s shouting and screaming? However, Zhou Family Head, are you satisfied?”

Seeing this scene, Tu Long secretly cursed, this Zhou Family and Zhao Family have an extraordinary relationship. It seems he has kicked an iron plate today, and it will be difficult to retreat unscathed.

“Damn it, when did the Zhou Family and Zhao Family get involved? If I had known this, I wouldn’t have come to the Zhou Family even if you killed me!” Tu Long roared internally.

Zhou Xinghe sneered.

“Tu Long, didn’t you just say you wanted everyone in my Zhou Family to become slaves of the Tu Family? Well, now I’ve decided that everyone in your Tu Family will become slaves of my Zhou Family. That’s very fair, isn’t it?”

“Zhou Xinghe, how dare you treat me like this? Will Senior Zhao just stand by and watch your Zhou Family act so recklessly?” Tu Long said angrily.

“Tu Family Head, I didn’t expect you to be quite the hypocrite! However, you’re wrong, I fully support the Zhou Family Head’s decision,” Zhao Wuji said with a smile.

Hearing this, Tu Long panicked, then said, “Senior Zhao, whatever the Zhou Family gives you, my Tu Family will give double, no, ten times! I only ask Senior Zhao not to interfere in this matter.”

Zhao Wuji sneered, “Tu Family Head, are you perhaps joking? Your Tu Family can’t even compare to a single hair of the Zhou Family. Just obediently become the Zhou Family’s slaves.”

Tu Long collapsed, then said, “A scholar can be killed, but not humiliated! Even if you are a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, I will still shatter one of your teeth! Everyone in the Tu Family, fight to the death!”

Zhao Wuji sneered, “How naive. Since you insist on seeking death, then all of you may die.”

With a single palm strike from Zhao Wuji, all the Tu Family members exploded into bloody mist, leaving behind several golden Storage Rings on the scene.

Zhao Wuji waved his large hand, and those Storage Rings flew into his hand, then he handed them to Zhou Xinghe.

“Brother Zhou, the Tu Family members, not knowing their place, offended the Zhou Family, so I sent them to see the King of Hell. Take these Storage Rings,” Zhao Wuji said with a smile.

“These Storage Rings are all for me?” Zhou Xinghe said in shock.

“Of course, just accept them. They will be somewhat useful for the Zhou Family’s development,” Zhao Wuji said with a smile.

“Brother Zhao, then I will reluctantly accept them,” Zhou Xinghe said at this moment.

“Brother Zhou, since we have formed an Alliance, I hope Brother Zhou will take good care of your younger brother in the future. Wuji is eternally grateful,” Zhao Wuji said respectfully.

“Certainly, certainly,” Zhou Xinghe said.

Then Zhao Wuji and the others left the Zhou Family.

“Wuji, our Zhao Family is a Nascent Soul Family. Is it a bit undignified to grovel to the Zhou Family like this?” At this moment, a Zhou Family Old Ancestor said.

“Old Ancestor, rest assured, today’s investment, my Zhao Family will definitely earn back a hundredfold, a thousandfold in the future,” Zhao Wuji said with a smile.

Meanwhile, inside the Zhou Family, the Zhou Family Elders and butler were gathered together. At this moment, a Zhou Family scout came into the living room.

“Report, report, report! Clan Chief, a drastic change has occurred in Heavenly Origin City! The Qin Family, with iron-blooded methods, has destroyed the City Lord's Mansion of Tianyuan City! Now, all the major powers in Heavenly Origin City have gathered at the Qin Family to pledge allegiance!” a guard said at this moment.

“So that’s how it is! So the Zhao Family was willing to form an Alliance with my Zhou Family because the Qin Family did such an Earth-Shattering deed! Everyone in the Zhou Family, follow me to the Qin Family!” Zhou Xinghe said at this moment, his Face flushed with excitement.

After Tang Rou had annihilated everyone in the City Lord's Mansion of Tianyuan City, the Qin Family Disciples each advanced a small Realm. Tang Rou and Li Jiuyou advanced to Nascent Soul 3rd Layer, and Qin Shanhai advanced to Soul Transformation 2nd Layer.

Qin Shanhai secretly gloated at this moment, “I, Qin Shanhai, am truly clever! I can’t believe I gained another Realm for free, haha.”