Demonic Cultivator
Before long, Qin Feng returned with the Hidden Guards.
Qin Feng spoke, "Clan Chief, all of the Zhang Family's resources have been packed into the spatial ring."
As he spoke, he handed Qin Yi a spatial ring.
Qin Yi scanned with his mind and found approximately two million Low-Grade Spirit Stones inside, along with a large quantity of Medicinal Pills and some low-level Martial Skills.
With these resources, plus the one million Low-Grade Spirit Stones rewarded by the System, the Qin Family would not lack resources for a short time.
Qin Yi said with satisfaction, "Let's go, we're heading back."
Afterward, Qin Yi left the Zhang Family with the Hidden Guards. Some Cultivators standing outside the Zhang Family's main gate quickly cleared a path upon seeing Qin Yi emerge.
Only after Qin Yi and his group had gone far did these Cultivators breathe a long sigh of relief.
"Whew, scared me to death. The Killing Intent on the Qin Family members is far too heavy."
"Yes, and those cold eyes; just one look from him made me feel like I was being watched by a demon."
"Come on, let's go take a look at the Zhang Family residence."
When the Cultivators walked inside and looked, they were instantly startled. Almost everyone in the Zhang Family had been killed with a single strike, showing no ability to resist at all.
"Too terrifying. The Qin Family must absolutely not be provoked."
Subsequently, the Cultivators hurried to spread the news of the Zhang Family's destruction to their own families... In the Qin Family's main hall, Qin Yi sat in the primary seat, with the Three Great Elders, Qin Family Deacons, and some of the younger generation sitting below.
Qin Yi looked around at everyone and said, "From now on, the Cultivation resources for Family members will be tripled."
As soon as these words were spoken, the hall immediately erupted in excitement, with everyone's faces showing expressions of thrill and agitation.
"The Clan Chief is wise!"
Afterwards, Qin Yi handed over all the resources collected from the Zhang Family and the Spirit Stones rewarded by the System to Grand Elder Qin Shan.
"Grand Elder, I'm entrusting these resources to you."
Qin Shan took the ring and looked inside; seeing piles of Spirit Stones, he said excitedly, "So many Spirit Stones! This is enough for our Qin Family members to Cultivate for quite some time."
Qin Yi looked at the crowd and said, "Now that we have resources, your primary goal is to improve your Cultivation and strengthen the Qin Family's power."
"As you command, Clan Chief," everyone said excitedly.
"Ding! Detected an increase in the Host's Family strength."
Option One: Dominate Mo City. How can others be allowed to snore beside one's own bed? Reward: Host's Cultivation increases by three minor Realms, and an Emperor-grade Clan Protection Array.
Option Two: Low-key development. The Qin Family is still in the growth phase and should not be ostentatious. Reward: Host's Cultivation increases by three minor Realms, and one middle-grade spirit vein.
Qin Yi looked at the two options and began to contemplate.
Option One rewards an Emperor-grade Clan Protection Array, which, when activated, can withstand the attack of a Martial Emperor Expert.
Option Two rewards a middle-grade spirit vein, which can significantly increase the concentration of Spiritual Qi within the Family.
Such a Spiritual Vein only exists within Martial Ancestor level forces; even a top Sect like the Qingyun Sect only possesses a Low Grade Spiritual Vein.
Clearly, the reward for Option Two is more substantial, but it also comes with immense danger.
If a Martial Emperor Expert or a Martial Ancestor Expert noticed the Qin Family's middle-grade spirit vein, the current Qin Family would be no match for them at all.
At best, the Spiritual Vein would be seized; at worst, the Family would be annihilated.
"I choose Option One," Qin Yi decided.
After making his choice, Qin Yi said, "Grand Elder, notify every Family in Mo City tomorrow. Tell them they have three days to consider."
"Submit to my Qin Family; otherwise, there will be no need for them to exist anymore."
Qin Shan thought about it; with the Qin Family's current power, they did have the strength to rule Mo City. He responded, "As you command, Clan Chief."
...The next day, every Family in Mo City received a letter from the Qin Family.
The meaning written on it was to submit to the Qin Family, or else be destroyed.
"Clan Chief, what should we do?"
"What else can we do? Of course, we submit to the Qin Family. Do you want to watch our Family perish?"
"..."
Some of the smaller families in Mo City had already made their choice; they simply lacked the capital to oppose the Qin Family.
The Lin Family, one of the three great families.
From the primary seat in the main hall, Lin Family Clan Chief Lin Mo spoke, "The Qin Family thinks that by destroying the Zhang Family, they can dominate Mo City. That's far too naive."
Below, Lin Family Grand Elder Lin Dao also chimed in, "Exactly. The Young Lord has long since joined the Xuanfeng Sect and become a Disciple of a Martial Spirit Elder. Their Sect Master is even a powerhouse at the eighth stage of the Martial Spirit Realm."
"Just because Qin Yi has recently broken through to the Martial Spirit Realm, it is not enough to contend with the Xuanfeng Sect."
The Lin Family did not know that Qin Yi had already reached the ninth stage of the Martial Spirit Realm; they merely assumed his Cultivation had just broken through to the Martial Spirit Realm.
Lin Mo nodded and snorted coldly, "I'd like to see how the Qin Family intends to destroy my Lin Family in three days."
The Xuanfeng Sect is the number one Sect in Mingyue Prefecture, with overall strength second only to the Mingyue Prefecture Government.
And the Lin Family's Young Lord, Lin Lei, joining the Xuanfeng Sect—that is where the Lin Family's confidence lies.
The Great Yan Kingdom is divided into eighteen prefectures, each with a Governor who represents the Imperial Family in managing the prefecture.
Mo City is a city within Mingyue Prefecture.
In a remote corner of Mo City, a Black-robed Old Man whose face could not be seen said in a low, sinister tone, "From now on, you will answer whatever I ask."
The middle-aged man in the corner trembled, his eyes filled with fear as he stammered, "Yes... yes."
The Black-robed Old Man asked quickly, "How was the Zhang Family destroyed? How did Zhang Zhentian die?"
The middle-aged man answered rapidly, "The Zhang Family was destroyed by the Qin Family, and Zhang Zhentian was also killed by the Qin Family Clan Chief, Qin Yi."
"After Zhang Zhentian broke through to the Martial Spirit Realm, he wanted to destroy the Qin Family, but he was no match and died inside the Qin Family residence."
The Black-robed Old Man fell silent for a moment before continuing, "What is Qin Yi's current Cultivation level?"
The middle-aged man replied, "He's in the Martial Spirit Realm, but we don't know the specific stage."
He then said pleadingly, "Please let me go, I've told you everything I know."
The Black-robed Old Man raised a hand and instantly drained the middle-aged man's life force, leaving behind a pile of bones. "Let you go? How could that be possible."
He then looked up toward the direction of the Qin Family and muttered to himself, "I originally thought the identity of the Demon Seed had been exposed and discovered by Righteous Path Cultivators. Now it seems the demon bead should be in Qin Yi's hands."
"As long as he hasn't broken through to the Martial King Realm, Qin Yi is simply no match for me."
After saying that, the Black-robed Old Man's figure blurred, and he vanished from the corner... Above the Qin Family, a Black-robed Old Man was flying through the air, instantly attracting the attention of the Cultivators in the city.
"Flying through the air—that is the hallmark of a Martial King Expert."
"What on earth is happening? Why is a Martial King Expert heading toward the Qin Family?"
People from other families within Mo City kept a constant watch on the Qin Family's direction, wanting to see exactly what this Martial King Expert intended to do.
The Black-robed Old Man said overbearingly, "Qin Yi, obediently hand over the demon bead, or else I will level your Qin Family to the ground."
Qin Yi had noticed the Black-robed Old Man long ago. The demon bead was likely that scarlet bead inside Zhang Zhentian's body. He asked in return, "Are you a Demonic Cultivator?"
Qin Yi already had his own suspicions; the Black-robed Old Man likely had some connection to Zhang Zhentian.