Various forces offer treasures

Meanwhile, the Qin Family Territory was filled with joy. The clan members were overjoyed and discussed the news excitedly upon learning that Qin Yi's cultivation had reached the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm.

"What? This is incredible. The Patriarch's strength has become so powerful."

"Indeed. With the Patriarch here, I'll see who dares to look down on our Qin Clan in the future."

"With the Patriarch at the Martial Saint Ninth Level, can't our Qin Clan now become a top-tier force in Qingzhou?"

Inside the Pill Refining Room, Elder Xiao also learned the news of Qin Yi's Breakthrough to the Martial Saint Ninth Level. His expression was one of shock, and his heart was filled with emotion.

"I didn't expect the Patriarch to break through to the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm so quickly. This speed is simply terrifying."

At the same time, Elder Xiao felt very proud of his choice to join the Qin Family. With the Qin Family's development speed, the day he would restore his cultivation to the Martial Saint Realm was just around the corner.

It was even possible to break through to the Martial Emperor Realm. When that time came, he could personally seek his revenge.

At the thought of the betrayal by his good brother and his wife, Elder Xiao's eyes filled with cold killing intent... Three days later, many forces arrived at the Qin Family one after another, bringing gifts to offer their congratulations on Qin Yi's Breakthrough to the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm.

Outside the Qin Family's main gate, it was extraordinarily lively. Lin Mo stood there, his expression excited. Seeing these big figures, his body trembled slightly due to nervousness.

A leader of a Martial Venerable-level force, followed by several Martial Ancestor Cultivators, walked up to Lin Mo.

The Martial Venerable leader said politely, "Pray, please go inside the Qin Family and announce us. We of the Fengyun Sect have brought gifts to pay our respects."

Lin Mo's heart trembled, but he said calmly, "Patriarch Qin Yi has said that any forces coming to visit can go directly to the main hall."

The Martial Venerable expert nodded, took out a spatial ring, and handed it to Lin Mo, saying, "Thank you for informing us. This is a small token of appreciation from my Fengyun Sect, please accept it."

Holding the ring, Lin Mo watched their departing backs as they entered. He felt a great sense of satisfaction, puffed out his chest, and said proudly:

"Grand Elder, look. Just because we are an affiliate force of the Qin Family, even Martial Venerable experts have to be polite to me."

The Grand Elder of the Lin Family standing nearby said with a face full of smiles and excitement, "Yes, Patriarch. The Qin Family is now at the height of its power. Who knows how many forces want to seek refuge with them."

"For our Lin Family to be as prosperous as we are today, we must thank the Patriarch for his wise choice back then."

Lin Mo nodded with a smile, thinking to himself, "The most correct choice I've made in my life was to join the Qin Family."

Shortly after, inside Qin Yi's room.

Qin Feng came to report, "Patriarch, the people from the various forces are now in the main hall. The Grand Elder is calling for you to go over."

Qin Yi nodded and said in a deep voice, "Fine, I'll head over now."

Qin Yi thought to himself that the various forces coming to the Qin Family wasn't just for a simple visit.

Perhaps they wanted to test if he was truly at the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm. Regardless, with the cover of the Chaos Divine Demon Body, his aura had long since become Chaos.

As long as he didn't take the initiative to expose himself, no one would be able to discover the truth.

With a flash of his figure, Qin Yi disappeared from the room... In the Qin Family's main hall, as Qin Yi arrived, the people from the various forces who were seated all stood up.

The first to speak was the Grand Elder of the Star Holy Land, a smile on his face. "Congratulations to Patriarch Qin for breaking through to the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm. Our Qingzhou has gained another supreme expert."

While speaking, the Grand Elder of the Star Holy Land was also observing the aura on Qin Yi's body, trying to see if he was truly at the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm.

Qin Yi smiled slightly and said in a deep voice, "It was merely a lucky Breakthrough."

Qin Yi wouldn't explain that it was due to the System's trial card. Letting them believe he was at the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm would also benefit the Qin Family's rapid development.

The Grand Elder of the Star Holy Land frowned; he couldn't see through Qin Yi's cultivation at all. It seemed Qin Yi really was at the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm. He said with a smile:

"Our Star Holy Land offers three Nine-Treasure Medicine Dragon Blood Grasses to congratulate Patriarch Qin on his Breakthrough to the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm."

Three palm-sized, deep red Dragon Blood Grasses appeared inside a box, emitting a dense Spiritual Qi.

Seeing that the Star Holy Land's congratulatory gift was three Dragon Blood Grasses,

most of the people from the various forces were shocked, secretly lamenting that the Star Holy Land was indeed generous.

Qin Yi smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and said, "Many thanks for the Star Holy Land's generous gift. I, Qin, shall accept it."

From the moment Qin Yi appeared, the experts of other forces were also observing the aura on his body. Finding that they couldn't see through it at all, they all believed Qin Yi was at the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm.

Following that, the people from various forces spoke up one after another.

"The Zixiao Immortal Dynasty offers one hundred Grade 8 Medicinal Pills and one thousand Grade 7 Medicinal Pills to congratulate Patriarch Qin on his Breakthrough to the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm."

"The Qing Clan offers one Grade 9 Treasure Medicine, a Water Cloud Fruit, to congratulate Patriarch Qin on his Breakthrough to the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm."

"The Fengyun Sect offers one Heaven-Grade Medium Grade Spiritual Artifact—the Star Sword—to congratulate Patriarch Qin on his Breakthrough to the Martial Saint Ninth Level Realm."

"..."

Qin Yi accepted these gifts, a smile appearing on his face as he said in a deep voice, "Thank you all for your generous gifts. I am deeply grateful."

Then, Qin Yi looked around at everyone and said, "Since you have all come from afar to congratulate me, I will certainly entertain you all well."

After speaking, Qin Yi signaled to the Grand Elder below.

Qin ShanUnderstanding, Qin Shan understood and instructed a nearby deacon, "Quickly go and order the servants to bring out the prepared banquet."

Soon, plates of crystal-clear spiritual fruits, fragrant Yao Beast meat, and fine wine were brought to the tables, filling them.

The people from the various forces raised their glasses in a toast, eating the delicious food and beginning to converse.

To curry favor with Qin Yi, one force leader said with a smile, "Patriarch Qin, I believe that under your leadership, it won't be long before the Qin Family becomes a top-tier force in Qingzhou."

Several Cultivators also chimed in, "Indeed, with Patriarch Qin here, the Qin Family's powerful development is just around the corner."

"Exactly. In the future, we small forces will have to rely on the Qin Family."

Hearing the flattering words of these people, the members of the top-tier forces felt disdainful, though they didn't show it on their faces.

Qin Yi had the Martial Saint Ninth Level cultivation, so the Qin Family was qualified to become a top-tier force.

However, wanting to become a top-tier force in a short time was impossible.

Which of the three top-tier forces in Qingzhou hadn't gone through hundreds of years of development? They had numerous Martial Saint experts and deep foundations.

Currently, the Qin Family didn't even have a single Martial Saint expert. To become a top-tier force, they would need to develop for another few decades.

Suddenly, a mocking voice broke the atmosphere in the hall.

"Haha, you people are really hilarious with your bootlicking. Not a single member of the Qin Clan is a Martial Saint expert; they aren't even as good as an ordinary Saint-Grade force."

"If it weren't for Qin Yi being a Martial Saint Ninth Level expert, our Qing Clan would never have come to the Qin Family."

Hiss!

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall fell silent.

Everyone couldn't help but take a deep breath, their expressions becoming stiff.

Although everyone understood that the Qin Family couldn't become a top-tier force in a short time, to say it directly—where did that leave Qin Yi's dignity?

If Qin Yi were to fly into a rage, who among those present could stop him? Didn't you see that even the Red Moon Chamber of Commerce was annihilated?

Everyone looked toward the source of the voice and saw a Qing Clan disciple dressed in magnificent silk clothes with a profligate attitude, sitting there and laughing loudly.