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Everyone inside the manor turned their heads, looking toward the commotion at the main entrance.

When they saw that the newcomer was a dark-skinned youth, they all showed surprise, followed by a hint of pity.

“Where did this reckless punk come from? Doesn't he know what kind of place this is?”

“Tsk tsk tsk, daring to cause trouble on Master Ma's joyous day? This kid must be tired of living.”

“Heh, we've got a show now!”

Sure enough!

Master Ma's expression, which had just softened, turned dark and ashen again.

Someone dared to cause trouble on his joyous day? This clearly showed they didn't respect his Ma Family of Luopo City.

They were slapping his face hard.

“Guards! Drag him out, chop him up, and feed him to the dogs.”

As soon as the words fell, eight burly men immediately rushed out from all sides and surrounded the dark-skinned youth.

Clang~

The crisp sound of swords being drawn rang out, and the eight men immediately slashed toward Li Pingan.

Just as everyone was feeling pity for the youth.

In an instant!

An invisible wave of Qi suddenly burst forth from Li Pingan. The Qi wave swept through like a gale, instantly colliding with the eight men who had surrounded him.

“Thud! Thud!”

The eight men scattered, crashing onto the ground and spitting up blood incessantly.

Everyone gasped sharply!

“This youth is not simple.”

The atmosphere inside the manor suddenly grew heavy, and everyone turned to look at Ma Teng.

They all wore expressions of watching a show, eager to see how Old Master Ma would handle the situation next.

Seeing that the opponent was not someone to be trifled with, Ma Teng's face gradually returned to calm as he asked, “Who are you, Your Excellency?”

“Today is a joyous day for this Ma. Why not sit down and have a cup of wedding wine? Consider it an introduction between this Ma and Your Excellency.”

Li Pingan’s expression was calm, his eyes fixed intently on the target of his trip.

“A joyous day?”

“I came today for only one reason: to take the dog life of you, old bastard, and turn your celebration into a funeral.”

Whoa~

As soon as these words were spoken!

The surroundings immediately erupted in an uproar.

Ma Teng clenched his fists, his eyes looking as if they could kill.

He couldn't figure out who this person in front of him was. Although Ma Teng appeared arrogant and ruthless in his dealings, he was actually very measured.

He knew exactly who he should provoke and who he shouldn't.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have dropped his pretense and immediately changed his tone after witnessing Li Pingan's skill.

“This old man has no grudges or enmity with Your Excellency, so why are you relentlessly pressing me!”

“No grudges or enmity?”

“A year ago, there was a couple of kiln workers who merely spoke privately about your concubine matter, and you sent people to beat them to death.”

“If I hadn't been lucky enough to escape, I would probably be dead by your hands right now too.”

Hearing this, Ma Teng froze for a moment. After thinking for a while, he suddenly realized, “So it's you, you little bastard.”

“You managed to escape back then, and yet you dare to run back today.

This old man will immediately send someone to send you to meet your deceased Father and Mother.”

Since this was an irreconcilable blood feud, Ma Teng saw no need to remain amicable.

In an instant!

Dozens of powerful auras surged in from all directions. The strongest among them had even reached the Qi Refining Sixth Layer.

These were all the retainers kept by the Ma Family inside the manor.

In this Cultivation World, how could one become the boss of a city without some foundation?

Seeing this situation, the surrounding guests quickly hid themselves.

These were Immortals! If they accidentally implicated themselves...

Who would they seek justice from? If they died, they just died.

“Uninvolved people, leave quickly. Today I am only seeking revenge against the Ma Family. If anyone insists on staying, don't blame me for being impolite.”

As soon as he said this, most of the guests scattered in a rush. However, those who fled were mostly the younger generation; the older generation chose to hide and watch the show.

The status of the Ma Family's boss had long been deeply entrenched in Luopo City.

These people did not believe that some random punk could shake that foundation.

If it were that easy, wouldn't they, the old foxes who had schemed against the Ma Family for years, be considered useless?

Li Pingan glanced around, and the Divine Profound Mountain Shaking Art began to circulate quietly within his body.

“These pieces of trash cannot protect your dog life.”

Ma Teng sneered, “Boasting shamelessly! Do you really think that just because you knocked down a few mortals, you can challenge Immortals?”

The leading Cultivator, who was at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer, sneered, “Such audacity. Let me send you, kid, to...”

Swish~

Before he could finish his sentence, a figure abruptly appeared before his eyes.

A fist the size of a sandbag rapidly approached. In that instant, the Cultivator at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer saw his great-grandmother, who had passed away years ago.

With a “thud,” his body fell to the ground, and blood splattered everywhere.

The remaining Cultivators at the third and fourth layers of Qi Refining hadn't even reacted to what happened.

Their boss had been taken out!

“Hiss~”

“This kid is so strong!”

Thoughts of retreat arose in everyone's hearts.

Ma Teng trembled all over and roared, “How is this possible? What trick did you use?”

“You were just a mortal a year ago! How could you possess such ability in such a short time?”

Li Pingan did not speak, focusing only on killing. His figure flickered among the crowd.

Every time he paused, a person would fall!

These Cultivators were also accomplices of the Ma Family; none could be spared.

Soon, both of his fists were stained with blood.

At this moment, Li Pingan resembled a God of Slaughter, constantly taking the lives of these villains.

Ma Teng's face was extremely gloomy. He was weighing the pros and cons in his heart, deciding whether to fight or flee today.

He still had tricks up his sleeve!

Just then!

An obese elder with thick lips quietly appeared beside Ma Teng.

He coughed and said in a deep voice, “Master Ma, it seems your wedding isn't going very smoothly.”

After seeing clearly who the person was, Ma Teng immediately let out a sigh of relief.

He forced a fawning smile and said, “Ninth Elder, you're finally back.”

“Please, Ninth Elder, make a move and help me capture this villain. This junior will surely offer a generous reward.”

The elder waved his hand and said, “Don't call me Ninth Elder anymore. Now that the Po Shan Sect has been destroyed, this title of Ninth Elder is meaningless for this old man.”

“As for this person, this old man can help you deal with him, but after the deed is done, I want this amount!”

The elder extended a withered finger, then spread open five fingers.

This person was Daoist Ling Xu, the Ninth Elder of the Po Shan Sect. When the Po Shan Sect attacked the Dao Seeking Sect, he was performing a mission outside.

He was lucky enough to escape calamity!

After learning that the Po Shan Sect had been wiped out by a single person, he immediately chose to stay far away from the East Stone Valley region to avoid the heat.

He also planned his retreat, intending to go to the Yin Yang Sect where his friend resided to make a living. However, he happened to meet Ma Teng in Luopo City and became the Chief Retainer of the Ma Family.

“Five hundred thousand taels?”

Ma Teng frowned deeply, his heart seemingly bleeding, his face full of distress.

Daoist Ling Xu snorted coldly, “Fifty percent of your Ma Family's assets!”

“This kid is not simple. His Qi essence is incredibly robust. Even a powerhouse at the Foundation Establishment First Layer might not be able to handle him.”

“If this old man doesn't protect you, you will surely die by his hands today.”

Hearing this, Ma Teng widened his eyes, his face filled with disbelief.

“No, how is that possible? This kid was just a peasant a year ago.”

Boom!

A figure was smashed toward Ma Teng, but Daoist Ling Xu casually waved his hand, sending the figure crashing into a nearby house.

Wood chips flew everywhere, and smoke and dust scattered!

Li Pingan's voice was icy cold, terrifyingly like it came from the Nine Nether Hell: “You're next, old villain!”