280: Chapter 280 Xuan You Causes Trouble

"You have full authority over this matter; be sure to handle it with care," Ye Jing instructed in a heavy voice.

Afterward, he stayed in the family hall to watch over his family, while also testing the waters with the Li family.

Compared to Qingyun and Frost Moon, Ye Jing was more concerned about the movements of the Lingxiao Sect.

Within the Tiangong Market.

A Retainer of the Ye family was managing the business. Currently, there were many Cultivators coming to the Tiangong Market, and business had been excellent lately, keeping everyone busy in a lively atmosphere.

Suddenly, several Cultivators walked into the shop, their faces somewhat pale and their expressions unfriendly as they scanned the interior.

Before the Retainer could step forward, the leader said coldly, "Destroy this place! Smash and destroy anything related to the Ye family!"

With that, those Cultivators immediately utilized their Spiritual Qi. The leader was at the Foundation Establishment stage, while the Retainer was only at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer; there was no way he could withstand them.

Everything displayed in the shop exploded, debris flying everywhere across the floor.

Clang!

A heavy sound rang out as a man appeared, holding a sword to block the offensive.

The Retainer, who thought he was certainly doomed, saw that the newcomer was Ye Tianhao.

He cried out in excitement, "Young Lord?!"

The pale-faced Cultivator immediately let out a sinister laugh. "The Ye family is indeed vigilant enough. Today ends here! Your Ye family, along with the Qingyun Sect, will soon become the next Ganglei Sect!"

After saying this, those Cultivators instantly transformed into a gust of Yin wind and fled outside. Outside the shop, which now had a large hole in it, a scene of soaring flames had appeared at some unknown point.

People from the Xuanyou Sect had actually come directly to the Tiangong Market under the jurisdiction of the Qingyun Sect to start burning, killing, and looting.

Ye Tianhao's expression was grave as he said to the Retainer, "Quickly count the casualties and protect the remaining goods!"

With that, his eyes turned cold. "To dare attack my Ye family's shops on such a large scale, I will definitely not let them go!"

After speaking, his figure flashed, turning into a stream of light as he gave chase.

When the Ye family shop in Tiangong Market was suddenly attacked, Ye Tianhui knew he was no match and immediately crushed a transmission jade talisman. Ye Tianhao rushed to help as soon as he received the message.

Fortunately, Ye Tianhui was unharmed, having only sustained some minor injuries.

Ye Tianhao could see that these people from the Xuanyou Sect were trying to provoke them intentionally.

His figure moved like a stream of light.

Ye Tianhao pursued relentlessly, following the cold aura of Spiritual Qi. Spiritual Qi surged around him, fully revealing his Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, his aura as biting as ice.

The leading Cultivator from before was only at the Early Stage Foundation Establishment, and the few behind him were only at the Peak of Qi Refining. If they were to clash head-on...

They would be no match for him, but the opponents clearly had an escape route planned. Their movement techniques were eerie and tricky, and the Yin wind surrounding them carried a bone-corroding chill—it was the unique sinister Cultivation Technique of the Xuanyou Sect.

"Trying to run? After damaging my Ye family's foundation, don't dream of leaving unscathed today!"

Ye Tianhao shouted in a low voice, accelerating his footwork. His Spiritual Qi condensed into a white sword shadow, slashing fiercely toward the fleeing Yin wind ahead.

The sword wind pierced the air with an unstoppable momentum. Just as he was about to catch up with the group of Cultivators, several similarly cold figures suddenly lunged out from ahead.

They worked together to block Ye Tianhao's attack. These people were all Cultivators of the Xuanyou Sect, with the lowest strength being at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer.

Two Foundation Establishment Cultivators were hidden among them, clearly lying in ambush here to meet the ones who had caused the trouble earlier.

"Young Lord of the Ye family, have you been well?"

The leading gloomy man gave a strange laugh, his voice hoarse and piercing.

"The Ganglei Sect blocked the path of our Xuanyou Sect and has already been annihilated. Your Ye family relies on the Qingyun Sect, which is already a dead end. Today is just a reminder. If you're smart, leave the Qingyun Sect as soon as possible; perhaps you'll even get to keep your corpse intact."

"Arrogant nonsense!" Ye Tianhao's gaze grew even colder.

"Tiangong Market is territory under the jurisdiction of the Qingyun Sect. Your Xuanyou Sect openly burns, kills, and loots here—are you not afraid of drawing out the Qingyun Sect Master to wipe you all out?"

"Qingyun Sect?"

The man smiled gloomily, his tone full of disdain. "Forget the Qingyun Sect; even the Frost Moon Sect or the Lingxiao Sect can't do anything to us.

They can barely protect themselves; where would they find the time to care about the life and death of your Ye family? Before long, the Qingyun Sect will be the next Ganglei Sect, and you noble families will all be buried with them!"

As his voice fell, several Xuanyou Sect Cultivators attacked together. Cold Spiritual Qi transformed into claws and poisonous mist, overwhelming Ye Tianhao as they struck.

Ye Tianhao did not dare to be careless. Spiritual Qi protected his body as his longsword danced so fast not even a drop of water could pass through. Amidst the heavy sword shadows, he blocked the incoming sinister Moves one by one.

However, the opponents were numerous, and their Moves were vicious and tricky. For a moment, it was difficult for him to break free, let alone capture the culprits.

But Ye Tianhao was completely fearless. His sword technique was utterly fierce, continuously neutralizing those attacks and killing several Qi Refining Cultivators in succession.

This greatly infuriated the Foundation Establishment Xuanyou Cultivator who had attacked the shop. This Ye Tianhao was truly troublesome.

"Husband! I have come to help you!"

Just as Ye Tianhao was locked in a fierce struggle, a delicate shout rang out.

White gauze flew out from Yue Xi's hand, striking down several Qi Refining Cultivators like a swimming snake. Their bodies were instantly frozen into ice, shattering into pieces upon hitting the ground.

Yue Xi's figure landed gracefully beside Ye Tianhao. With a light lift of her fair hand, faint icy Spiritual Qi immediately swirled around her.

Her revealed cultivation was actually at the Early Stage Foundation Establishment. Although not as robust as Ye Tianhao's, her Cultivation Technique was soft yet sharp, specializing in countering the evil Yin Qi of the Xuanyou Sect.

Her expression was cold, and her gaze swept over the group of gloomy Cultivators. Her tone carried no warmth. "In broad daylight, you dare to run wild in the territory of the Qingyun Sect. Do you really think there is no one to deal with you?"

The two Foundation Establishment Cultivators were both surprised and furious upon seeing this. Without their subordinates to distract him, the two of them faced the Ye couple and immediately fell into a disadvantage.

Ye Tianhao's sword style was fierce and overbearing. Every strike carried the power to split mountains and crack rocks, forcing the leading man to retreat repeatedly. His shoulder was accidentally grazed by Sword Qi, causing his Yin Qi to dissipate. Blood immediately seeped from the wound, and he turned pale from the pain.

"Retreat!"

The two Foundation Establishment Cultivators knew they would surely fall if they continued to fight. They immediately shouted, and Yin Qi surged around them, transforming into a pitch-black light as they turned to flee.

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator who had caused the trouble didn't dare stay either and followed closely behind. The remaining few Qi Refining Cultivators were even more terrified, their Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering as they fled with all their might.

Ye Tianhao gave a cold snort and caught up. The sword in his hand swung out with extreme speed.

Seeing this, the Cultivator immediately threatened, "You dare kill me! Your Ye family will surely perish!"

Ye Tianhao snorted coldly. "So what? If I don't kill you, you'll only be a scourge in the future!"

With that, the moon-breaking sword shone with spiritual light, directly breaking through the Cultivator's spiritual defense and cutting him in half at the waist with a single strike.

In an instant, before he could even scream, the light of the moon-breaking sword flashed repeatedly like a storm. Like a bone knife, it sliced the Foundation Establishment Cultivator's Physical Body and Primordial Spirit into fine pieces.

This scene made Gu Xi's scalp tingle. She had already experienced the ferocity of Ye Tianhao's sword technique back in the Minghai Realm, but seeing it again still left her with lingering fear.

The killing intent in Ye Tianhao's eyes softened slightly as he whispered his thanks to Gu Xi, "Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Gu."

This address of 'Fellow Daoist Gu' was a respectful title Ye Tianhao used in private, knowing Gu Xi had little affection for him. He could see that her purpose in marrying him was only because of the cooperation between the Qingyun Sect and the Frost Moon Sect, and even more so for his Primordial Yang.

Gu Xi felt a bit uncomfortable hearing this and hurriedly said, "You and I are husband and wife; there's no need for thanks. Husband, let's go check on Tianhui first!"

After hearing this, the corners of Ye Tianhao's mouth curled up slightly as he followed Gu Xi toward the shop.