343: Chapter 343 Black Mountain Demon

As those words fell, a tyrannical black Qi erupted from within the body of the Black Mountain Old Demon, shooting straight upwards and shattering the roof beams of the Ma Family estate.

The entire Ma Family estate seemed to be covered by a layer of dark clouds.

It was filled with a chilling Yin Qi.

Immediately after, the Black Mountain Old Demon reached out and grasped, and the already dead Ma Kunyao slowly crawled up from the ground like a zombie, his bones cracking and popping with every movement.

"A ghost-raising gourd is best used with a virgin, and one with a specific date of birth at that. However, the corpse of a Level 7 Martial Artist like you will suffice for the time being."

Having said that, the Black Mountain Old Demon turned and walked toward the gate of the Ma Family estate, the black Qi forming what looked like a black overcoat around him, appearing immensely dashing.

Ma Kunyao, with black Qi leaking from his seven orifices, slowly followed behind…

Meanwhile, at the Hua Family.

After the gala ended, Hua Tiancheng returned to the Hua Family, feeling incredibly displeased and pondering how to make the other party pay the price.

"Tiancheng." At this moment, someone called out to him.

Upon hearing the voice, Hua Tiancheng walked over; a middle-aged man wearing glasses was sitting in the living room of the Hua Family villa.

"Father." The middle-aged man was none other than Hua Tiancheng's father, the head of the Hua Family… Hua Shengxi.

"I have also heard about what happened at the gala."

Hua Shengxi leisurely poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and continued: "Since this Xu Linzhou caused trouble at your gala, we naturally cannot let it rest like this."

"Father, you…" Hua Tiancheng was somewhat incredulous. Logically speaking, his father would certainly not concern himself with such trivial matters. Why was he so sudden about it today?

This left Hua Tiancheng somewhat confused. In his impression, his father was a businessman who would not lift a finger without profit, while simultaneously being a Peak martial arts expert.

With one hand he controlled a business Empire, and with the other, he grasped the Peak of the martial arts world. Could such a person really care about what happened at a small gala?

Hua Shengxi changed the subject: "Do you know about the soul crystal?"

"This… I have not heard of it." Hua Tiancheng shook his head.

"The so-called soul crystal is a precious treasure for Cultivating in the martial arts world. It is said that it can give an 8th Realm Martial Artist a chance to Breakthrough to a Land Immortal." When Hua Shengxi said this, a distinct look of burning desire appeared in his eyes.

"Father, do you mean to say that the Xu Family has a soul crystal?" Hua Tiancheng asked in surprise.

"The Xu Family naturally does not, but the Xu siblings know the location of the soul crystal."

Hua Shengxi snorted coldly: "I originally wanted to offer the Xu Family some benefits to have the siblings tell me the location of the soul crystal, but I didn't expect the Ma Family to beat me to it. Since the Xu Family was under their protection, I was unable to make a move."

"Now it is different. Xu Linzhou caused trouble at your gala, so he must give us an explanation!"

In truth, it was just a reason, an excuse. The goal was still aimed at the soul crystal. As long as this reason existed, the Ma Family could not say anything.

"Tiancheng, you did very well this time." Hua Shengxi praised him with a smile.

Hua Tiancheng also did not expect that a gala could help the Hua Family accomplish this.

"Father, doesn't the Ma Family also know the location of this soul crystal?" Hua Tiancheng asked with some concern. In Donghai City, the Ma Family was not weaker than the Hua Family.

Hua Shengxi sneered: "As long as we know the location, whoever ends up with the treasure depends on their own ability. Moreover, places that possess such treasures are fraught with danger; it will not be an easy task for the Ma Family to obtain the soul crystal."

"Now, get ready immediately; we are heading to the Xu Family right away!"

Because of this gala, Hua Tiancheng was already incredibly furious inside. Now that there was an immediate opportunity to retaliate, and he was able to utilize the full resources of the Hua Family, he naturally would not hesitate in the slightest.

"Yes, Father!"

The Xu Family. Although the Xu Family had declined, their residence was still a villa, though compared to other wealthy families, the luxury of this villa could only be described as average.

Ever since Xu Linzhou's parents passed away, the Xu Family had been on a downward slope, whether in terms of martial arts or business.

In order to preserve their final bit of wealth and honor, the Xu Family had unhesitatingly sent Xu Weiwei to the Ma Family, in an attempt to save the Xu Family.

After returning to the Xu Family, the members of the Xu Family kept explaining their helplessness during this period, nothing more than those few lines about being forced by circumstances, having no other choice, and so on.

Xu Weiwei had already been sent to rest. Xu Linzhou's expression was icy, completely unmoved.

His own sister had been tortured, yet these family members of the Xu Family remained indifferent; Xu Linzhou's heart had completely turned cold.

Because Qin Chuan was here, the members of the Xu Family did not dare to say too much, and they could only stand to the side one by one.

Qin Chuan sat in the main seat of the Xu Family and asked indifferently: "Do you know the location of the soul crystal?"

"I do know, but I only heard it mentioned by my sister. If she leads the way, she will certainly be able to accurately take you to the location of the soul crystal." Xu Linzhou replied hurriedly.

Qin Chuan nodded. It seemed that he could only wait for Xu Weiwei to recover, but with the assistance of his Medicinal Pill, one night would be sufficient.

They could set off tomorrow; there was no need to rush.

However, at this moment, a look of surprise appeared in Qin Chuan's eyes, and his gaze followed the gate of the Xu Family estate and looked out.

"Mr. Qin, what is it?" Xu Linzhou asked with a puzzled look.

"A guest has arrived." Qin Chuan said indifferently, his eyes still filled with surprise.

Witchcraft Path! This aura was clearly someone Cultivating the Witchcraft Path, and their strength was actually not inferior to Elder Yinshan or Huyan Jue.

He had previously heard that the Witchcraft Path practitioner Huyan Jue was already at the Peak, and Elder Yinshan was second to him. He did not expect to encounter someone even more powerful than those two in this small Donghai City.

Just as Qin Chuan's voice fell, a mass of black Qi attacked from outside the gate of the Xu Family estate, enveloping the entire Xu Family villa.

"Ghost!" Suddenly, someone from the Xu Family screamed. "Ah… ghost!" Immediately after, the sounds of screaming became more and more frequent.

Even Xu Linzhou was frightened until his face turned pale, because as the black Qi attacked, he actually saw a familiar face. Ma Kunyao!

My god… wasn't he just killed at the Ma Family? How is he still alive and here…

Ma Kunyao stood like that in the living room of the Xu Family, his eyes leaking black Qi, truly like an evil spirit.

"Hehehe…" A strange, eerie laughter rang out.

The black Qi dissipated, and another figure appeared; it was none other than the Black Mountain Old Demon. He stared at Qin Chuan with a cold, gloomy gaze and said sinisterly: "You are the one who killed Ma Kunyao?"

Everyone in the Xu Family was already trembling with fear.

Qin Chuan's expression did not change in the slightest, and he said indifferently: "What, do you want to avenge him?"

"Revenge is not the word." A look of arrogance flashed across the Black Mountain Old Demon's terrifying and gloomy face as he gave a contemptuous smile.

"I just want to take back my ghost-raising gourd. If you are sensible enough to hand her over and cripple your own arms, I can spare your life."