161: Waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump

"What did you say? Medicine King Glazed Valley, this is Mu Yaoguang's property?"

Upon hearing 'Medicine King Glazed Valley', Shen Lian immediately became excited.

Tang Yuan kept nodding: "Yes, this is Valley Master Mu's property. Even if Your Excellency's cultivation reaches the heavens, if you offend Medicine King Glazed Valley, you cannot bear the Karma."

Hearing this, Shen Lian, uncharacteristically, didn't make Tang Yuan explode; instead, he loosened his grip on Tang Yuan's neck.

As his breathing became smooth again, Tang Yuan immediately began to gasp for air.

He hadn't taken more than a few breaths when he heard Shen Lian's question in his ear: "How many other properties does Medicine King Glazed Valley have in the city?"

"Why do you ask that?"

But no sooner had he spoken than an invisible Qi once again choked his neck.

"When did an ant gain the right to question, hmm?"

As Shen Lian's left hand lifted slightly, Tang Yuan floated into the Void Realm.

"Mercy, mercy!"

Tang Yuan's feet kicked wildly in the Void Realm, and his body twisted and struggled non-stop.

"Last chance. Answer what I ask. If you dare to utter one more word of nonsense, you will surely be reduced to dust. Do you understand?"

"I, I understand..."

"Hmph."

After receiving the answer, Tang Yuan was released and fell back to the ground.

"Speak, how many other properties does Medicine King Glazed Valley have in Xiyue City?"

"There are still thirteen properties: four jade shops, and the other nine specialize in selling Spirit Medicine. Medicine King Glazed Valley owns the largest properties in Xiyue City."

"Write down the locations and information for all thirteen properties."

Tang Yuan dared not defy Shen Lian's words in the slightest and could only obediently comply.

Looking at the information listed on the paper, Shen Lian sneered, pulled out a sound transmission stone, and said: "Su Mengyao, Du Bingyan, get back to Qixuan Pavilion now."

Su Mengyao's voice quickly came through the sound transmission stone: "Revered Master, what's wrong?"

"Just come when I tell you to. Where's all this nonsense coming from!"

After speaking, he directly cut off the sound transmission stone and looked at Tang Yuan.

Tang Yuan, having been tormented twice by Shen Lian, was instantly terrified and dared not meet his gaze.

"I'm giving you a chance to live. Do you want it or not?"

"Yes, yes, yes, Immortal Elder, please speak."

"Go to Medicine King Glazed Valley and tell Mu Yaoguang that from now on, all her properties in Xiyue City are under my, Shen Lian's, control."

Tang Yuan was startled upon hearing this, thinking Shen Lian must be insane to dare to seize Medicine King Glazed Valley's properties.

"Did you hear what I said to you?"

"Noted, I will deliver the message."

"Then hurry and get out."

"Yes."

Tang Yuan dared not delay and quickly left Qixuan Pavilion, speeding towards the Medicine King Valley.

No sooner had he left than Su Mengyao and Du Bingyan entered Qixuan Pavilion.

Upon seeing Shen Lian, Su Mengyao couldn't help but ask: "Revered Master, why did you call us back? Weren't we supposed to leave for Medicine King Valley?"

Shen Lian: "I've changed my mind. From now on, this Qixuan Pavilion is your, Du Bingyan's, property."

"Me?"

Du Bingyan was bewildered, pointing at herself in disbelief.

"This is Medicine King Valley's property. Since you are the new Valley Revered Master, you are qualified to accept everything from Medicine King Valley."

"Ah, this... Revered Master, isn't this a bit too fast? I'm not ready yet..."

Du Bingyan never expected that in such a short time, she would become the owner of Qixuan Pavilion.

The feeling was like a dream, too unreal.

Shen Lian ignored Du Bingyan's shock and instead said to the shop assistants around him: "What are you still standing around for? Aren't you going to pay respects to your new Revered Master?"

The shop assistants looked at each other, also unable to adapt to this sudden turn of events, and remained unresponsive.

Shen Lian frowned: "What, do you have any complaints? You can speak them now."

Immediately, a Cultivator stepped forward and said: "Who are you, and why are you acting so arrogantly here? Even if your cultivation reaches the heavens and we are no match for you,

our only Revered Master will always be Young Lord Mu Yaoguang. To make us acknowledge this unknown woman as our Revered Master is absolutely impossible."

Shen Lian's eyes narrowed, and he pointed: "You, name."

The Cultivator righteously declared: "I don't change my name when I walk, nor my surname when I sit. My name is Lin Xiuyuan, you..."

Boom—

The next second, a trace of Shen Lian's pressure burst forth, instantly blasting Lin Xiuyuan into dust.

This scene immediately silenced everyone in awe, and even the two women, Su and Du, trembled uncontrollably.

"ant, you are worthy of leaving behind your name in regret. This is Shen Lian's respect for you. However, an ignorant brute is still an ignorant brute and will never amount to anything."

"Is there anyone else who has an opinion!"

Shen Lian's gaze swept across, and no one dared to meet his eyes.

"Greetings, Young Lord!"

The next moment, all the shop assistants in the store bowed in unison to Du Bingyan.

Du Bingyan was at a loss, having lived for nearly twenty years, this was the first time she had been worshipped and bowed to.

Being the center of attention made her feel very uneasy.

Shen Lian opened his Folding Fan and walked up to a Cultivator.

The Cultivator, seeing Shen Lian so close, couldn't help but tremble.

"You, take me to the other shops and have them all come to pay respects to the new Revered Master."

...Realm Lords Mansion, inner court.

"Flowers, hehehe, I want flowers~"

"I want to eat shit, don't stop me, I want to eat it, hurry and pull it out for me to eat!"

Xu Tianao looked at Xu Shaoqing, who had been beaten into an idiot, his face so dark it looked like it could drip water.

Seeing his beloved son in such a state, the old father's heart was filled with anger.

"Who on earth did this to my son!"

His frail body swayed precariously, yet his hatred at this moment was unstoppable.

"Realm Lord, please calm your anger. Many Cultivators in Xuanling Canyon saw Young Lord beaten into this state. Your subordinate will find a few people to ask, and we will know."

Behind him, Yang Paiyun, the sect leader of Jutian Pavilion, cautiously replied.

"No need!"

Xu Tianao took a deep breath, then closed his eyes.

Immediately, a Heavenly Eye opened on his forehead, emitting a purple beam of light.

The beam targeted Xu Shaoqing, enveloping him entirely in purple light.

In an instant, Xu Shaoqing's past experiences were presented to Xu Tianao's mind, one by one, in full detail.

"Damn it!"

A furious roar echoed, shaking the entire Realm Lords Mansion violently.

"To humiliate my son in such a way, I will not let this matter go!"

Xu Tianao's face turned green. His son had actually been beaten into an idiot in such a manner, something he had never even imagined.

"Genshin, activate!"

Suddenly, Xu Shaoqing shouted, startling everyone.

Then, his expression changed again, and he raised one hand towards the sky.

"Grant me strength, I am She-Ra~"

Seeing the once narcissistic Young Lord Xu in this crazy, idiotic state, everyone, including his father Xu Tianao, felt as uncomfortable as if they had swallowed a fly.

"Son, don't worry, I will definitely cure you."

Xu Tianao took a deep breath, his pupils filled with gloom.

"Go to Medicine King Glazed Valley immediately and invite Mu Yaoguang over!"