7: Go to Qingshan Sect to collect debts!

“No good, this kid’s physique is too strong, let’s get out of here!”

The leader of the black-clad men immediately transmitted a message to the others, then instantly cast a movement-type spirit art on himself, and fled towards the outside of Tian Jian Peak without looking back.

“Since you’ve come, don’t leave.”

A voice sounded behind them. As soon as the voice reached their ears, afterimages flickered before their eyes.

Clap, clap, clap—

The crisp sound of slaps echoed. The face coverings of several black-clad men were directly slapped off, and five finger marks were clearly visible on their faces.

This one slap directly shattered their protective spirit arts, turning them into countless spiritual power fragments that drifted away.

At this moment, the few realized how terrifying the physical strength of the person in front of them was.

The speed the opponent displayed just now was so fast that even the Immortal Platform Realm leader of the black-clad men couldn't catch a trace.

Who the hell said this Tian Jian Peak Senior Disciple was a good-for-nothing?

Everyone wailed in their hearts, and the leader of the black-clad men immediately begged for mercy.

“Your Excellency, we are cultivators from the neighboring Green Mountain Sect. This matter is purely a misunderstanding. Please, Your Excellency, be merciful and let us leave!”

Han Yu did not answer. Ji Yanling, however, frowned and said coldly.

“Has your Green Mountain Sect already pledged allegiance to that fellow, Ji Zhengyang?”

Besides the Great Yan Dynasty and several great dynasties, Qingzhou also has several major cultivation powers, divided into one sect, one school, and five factions. The Green Mountain Sect is one of the five factions, with a king-level expert overseeing it.

Each time the ruler of the dynasty changes, there is a struggle for succession. If someone can gain the support of these cultivation sects, their chances of obtaining the position of emperor will be greater.

“Her Highness the Ninth Princess, our Green Mountain Sect has long since chosen to side with First Prince. Our actions against you were merely to share the burden for our master. Please, Your Highness the Ninth Princess, do not blame us!”

“Hmph, I’ve long said that I have no interest in the position of the dynasty’s ruler!”

Ji Yanling snorted coldly, her delicate brows tightly furrowed, and killing intent flickered in her beautiful eyes.

“Yet you relentlessly pursued me, forcing my hand. If not for my Senior Disciple’s help today, I would surely not have escaped unscathed. How can I possibly spare your lives!”

Upon hearing these words, the few men all showed expressions of terror and immediately spoke up.

“You cannot kill us! If we die here, the Green Mountain Sect will definitely not let this go!”

“Exactly, exactly! And First Prince, upon learning this news, will definitely not let you off, nor will he let your Senior Disciple off!”

Hearing this, the red lotus sword that Ji Yanling had raised suddenly paused. She herself was not afraid of offending First Prince, but if it implicated her Senior Disciple, it would be difficult to handle.

Just then, Ji Yanling suddenly felt a pair of large hands gripping her small hand, raising the red lotus sword. Spiritual power flowed into it, and with a fierce slash, it struck the few men.

Swish—

Flames of sword qi burst forth, directly cutting the men in half at the waist. Intense flames engulfed them, and in but a moment, their corpses were incinerated, leaving behind only a few storage rings.

Ji Yanling turned her head and saw Han Yu smiling at her, his voice gentle.

“Junior Disciple, don’t overthink it. Kill when you need to!”

Ji Yanling’s heart trembled, and she couldn’t help but show an apologetic expression.

“Senior Disciple, I’m sorry, I’ve gotten you into trouble!”

“What are you talking about, little girl? I’m your Senior Disciple, of course I have to protect you!”

Han Yu, however, didn’t mind. He casually picked up the storage rings and briefly checked them, finding only a few hundred low-grade spirit stones and some cultivation pills.

“So poor!”

Han Yu shook his head. As the acting peak master of Tian Jian Peak, he could now receive at least ten thousand low-grade spirit stones from the Wandering Immortal Sect treasury every month, so he naturally looked down on the savings of these few minor cultivators.

But to be honest, a few hundred low-grade spirit stones were not a small amount. Even a Immortal Platform Realm disciple of the Wandering Immortal Sect only received a hundred low-grade spirit stones as a monthly cultivation subsidy.

“Junior Disciple, take all these things. Consider them your pocket money.”

Han Yu tossed the storage rings to Ji Yanling. The little girl nodded and said sweetly.

“Thank you, Senior Disciple!”

[Congratulations, Host, Ji Yanling’s favorability has reached 80%. Current status: “Intimate.”]

Seeing the system prompt, Han Yu smiled slightly.

Ji Yanling looked at Han Yu, also smiling.

She found that she was increasingly accepting of this Senior Disciple. She could calmly accept anything he gave her, without any discomfort.

Of course, Ji Yanling didn’t think Han Yu should just give to her. Instead, she silently kept his kindness in her heart, intending to repay him later!

Speaking of repayment, Ji Yanling glanced at the system panel; the loser's punishment mission had not yet been completed. She immediately cleared her throat.

“Um… Senior Disciple, shall we continue?”

“Ah? Again?”

...After a night, dawn broke, and sunlight sprinkled upon Tian Jian Peak. The scent of peach blossoms drifted with the wind, pouring through the doors and windows into the side room.

Han Yu tucked the covers over Ji Yanling, shaking his head helplessly.

Last night, this little girl tormented him for half the night, making him tired too, which was why he finally fell into a deep sleep.

“To have a reincarnated Empress massage me, this feeling is truly wonderful!”

“But looking at her, the little girl probably hasn’t awakened her past life memories. Otherwise, as a dignified Empress, she shouldn’t be doing such things.”

Han Yu stretched, walked out of the side room, and came to the core of Tian Jian Peak. He threw in a large pile of spirit stones and activated the protective grand formation.

Looking at those spirit stones, Han Yu felt a pang of pain.

“A monthly subsidy of ten thousand low-grade spirit stones might not be small for an individual, but to maintain the entire Tian Jian Peak, it’s truly a struggle!”

“This protective grand formation alone costs hundreds of low-grade spirit stones a day. If someone attacks, the consumption doubles!”

“Not enough, simply not enough!”

Han Yu got a little angry whenever he thought about this.

“It’s all that Green Mountain Sect’s fault, and that damn First Prince! My Junior Disciple and I were doing just fine, but they had to come and disturb me!”

“No, I must make them compensate for the losses!”

Han Yu’s eyes narrowed. He took out a white mask, put it on his face, and then flew off on his sword, riding the wind.

Swish, swish, swish—

Han Yu fully activated the Azure Lotus Immortal Sword, his speed reaching three thousand zhang per breath. In just a few hours, he arrived at the Green Mountain Sect.

Here, towering peaks stood, and pavilions and towers were everywhere. Thousands of disciples flew on their artifacts in the sky, coming and going endlessly, showing the imposing aura of a major sect.

“Not bad, looks like they’re very rich!”

Han Yu’s heart stirred. He then mustered his spiritual power, cast a basic “Echoing Art,” and shouted loudly at the Green Mountain Sect.

“Everyone in the Green Mountain Sect, listen up! I give you one incense stick’s worth of time to evacuate. After one incense stick, anyone remaining here will be killed without mercy!”