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For several consecutive days, Lu Liang did not come back. Every morning, Xu Feng would go downstairs once to show his presence at the Xu family, spending the rest of his time on cultivation.
This time, following Xu Ruchu to seize something, it was inevitable that there would be another Great War, and some necessary preparations had to be made. The offensive side was equipped with all five elemental magical artifacts, while for defense, they used the Lingxi Armor and Blackstone Shield, along with the long-range attack capabilities of the Dark Destroyer and the Five Element Needle Technique, as well as a pair of flying knives from Huo Yin Yue. Both offense and defense were composed entirely of Superior Magical Artifacts.
There were also two major trump cards: the Gale Sword Formation for a one-hit kill and the Wings of the Strange Dragon for a quick escape.
What Xu Feng needed to do was simply check their performance and set the best methods for coordinated use. To increase the safety factor, Xu Feng even specially refined the pair of dark boxing gloves left by Yang She.
These gloves were specifically equipped by Yang She for his Great Strength King Fist. With the gloves on, his hands became equivalent to Superior Magical Artifacts. Although there was still a gap compared to Yang She, he could use magical artifacts as if they were nothing, truly achieving Empty-Handed Against the Blade. As long as he didn't engage in a head-on clash, ordinary Superior Magical Artifacts could hardly harm Xu Feng's hands, and his punching power was doubled. A Late Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator without armor could easily be killed with a single punch.
Finally, Lu Liang arrived in a hurry and took Xu Feng away.
The two flew eastward for thirty miles after leaving Minghu City and arrived at a forested area. In an open space, Xu Ruchu and her follower Zhou Yu were looking up.
Xu Feng landed and quickly said, "Sorry to keep you waiting, big sister."
Zhou Yu scoffed, "Dream on; I wasn't waiting for you." She felt uncomfortable since Xu Feng had seen her embarrassing moment when she stumbled at the door.
Xu Feng thought about it; indeed, as a Late Stage of Golden Core cultivator, he wasn't worth Sister Xu's personal wait. Xu Ruchu said, "You go wait at the back; we will leave soon." Lu Liang handed a storage bag to his big sister and turned to leave.
In the forest behind her, several cultivators were sitting in groups; they were all Late Stage Nascent Soul cultivators. A rough count showed there were more than thirty people. When these cultivators saw Xu Feng approach, they were slightly surprised. They had heard that several Nascent Soul Stage experts had been invited; why was there a Golden Core Stage person?
Some noticed Zhou Yu talking to Xu Feng and assumed he was just another new follower like Zhou Yu. However, even as a follower, his strength seemed lacking; couldn't they at least get someone from the Nascent Soul Stage? The Xu family had prominent figures; Zhou Yu herself was a beauty from the Nascent Soul Early Stage.
Soon after, a beam of sword light flew from afar. A person leaped down—it was Jin Lema, the Burly Monk responsible for overseeing the main test that day and also the head guard assigned by the Xu family for Xu Ruchu's personal use.
The scattered cultivators in the forest gathered together and formed a square formation.
Xu Ruchu pointed at Xu Feng and said, "This is Xu Feng, our new recruit. His strength is a bit lacking; let him handle any errands." Hearing this made Xu Feng sweat—did he have particularly long legs that he was immediately assigned to run errands?
Jin Lema remembered Xu Feng from overseeing the exam and knew that among that group of recruits only Xu Feng remained. He said, "Our battle team has its own formation; since he hasn't practiced together with us yet, it wouldn't be convenient for him to join in. Originally we planned to form a team with those newcomers; now that there's only him left, it might be better for him to follow big sister."
Now it seems that even the qualification to run errands has been taken away.
Zhou Yuxing glanced over and said, "How about this, big sister? Let Xu Feng follow me. I will arrange everything." Xu Ruchu also did not want to spend more time on Xu Feng and tacitly agreed.
Xu Feng was suddenly moved from the front lines to the rear. He should have been happy, but seeing Zhou Yu's awkward gaze, he knew she would find a way to make him suffer. Sigh, it was just a fall; was it really necessary to make such a fuss?
Jin Lema finished counting the numbers and asked the big sister to speak. This group of people was Xu Ruchu's private force, used by the family to protect Sister Xu. Xu Ruchu had led them into trouble many times, causing Xu You a lot of hassle. With a wave of her hand, the big sister simply said one word: "Go!"
More than thirty people flew out of the forest, heading east. After flying for three and crossing a hundred thousand miles, they finally stopped at a village called Zhao Family Village. Along the way, Zhou Yu indeed did not let Xu Feng rest; all the tasks she should have done were handed over to him. Sometimes, in a playful mood, she would even ask Xu Feng to pick wild fruits for her. When he returned with them, she would find the shrimp at the riverbed cuter and send him to catch a few.
Xu Feng, a dignified Golden Core expert, was being toyed with by Zhou Yu. Among these thirty-plus people, he was the only one at the Golden Core Stage, yet he could not show any displeasure. If not him, then who else?
However, while busying himself, Xu Feng also showcased some of his abilities. No matter how fast they flew, he could always keep up and still find time to meet Zhou Yu's various demands. Regardless of his overall strength, at least in terms of flying speed, Xu Feng did not fall behind. Jin Lema observed this and couldn't help but nod slightly.
Zhao Family Village had only a dozen households, all of whom were mortals. Jin Lema hid the group on a mountain at the village entrance. That night, Xu Ruchu held a pre-battle meeting.
It turned out that Sister Xu came this time for a piece of Xuan Tie Mu. Xuan Tie Mu is a rare overseas specialty known for its toughness and excellent spiritual properties. It is said that adding just one percent of Xuan Tie Mu can significantly enhance the durability and performance of magical tools, making it an excellent material for refining tools.
It can also be bought in small quantities at the Fairy Market. This time Sister Xu planned to seize an entire piece of Xuan Tie Mu but did not disclose her intentions.
Sister Xu received news that a person called Cultivator of the Taoist Path would appear in Zhao Family Village tonight, and that piece of Xuan Tie Mu was with him. Xu Ruchu decided to take action here.
In the world of Xian Dao, killing and seizing treasures happens too often; distinguishing right from wrong no longer matters; what counts is your strength.
As night fell and birds returned to their nests with mournful chirps from insects filling the air, more than thirty members of the Xu family set up formations and ambushed at the entrance of Zhao Family Village, controlling everything within ten miles.
Xu Feng and Zhou Yu stood side by side behind Xu Ruchu while Jin Lema positioned himself at the forefront, ready to strike at any moment.
Xu Ruchu was like a fierce tigress with an intimidating temper; however, one had to admit that her figure and looks were exceptional beauties. Thinking about this made something unusual flicker in Xu Feng's eyes. Zhou Yu keenly noticed this change in him and shot him a fierce glare.
Time passed very slowly. At the village entrance, apart from a few nightingales flying by, there were no other creatures in sight.
After waiting for another two hours, Xu Ruchu looked at the occasional shooting star that streaked across the sky and suddenly exclaimed, "No, Jin Lema, hurry and lead your people forward as fast as you can."
Upon hearing this, Jin Lema didn't ask why and quickly took his thirty or so subordinates to fly out.
Xu Ruchu followed closely behind with Zhou Yu and Xu Feng. Seeing her in such a hurry, Xu Feng realized that this Mother Nightshade must have sensed something important, which led to the ambush being ineffective. Hopefully, it was not too late; otherwise, it would negatively impact her closed-door cultivation plan.
After flying for over ten miles, they indeed noticed some commotion. A group of cultivators was chasing three fleeing figures dressed in white. The three escapees seemed to have made a poor choice by wearing white at night; it was hard not to see them. The pursuing cultivators numbered around forty to fifty, divided into three teams, chasing the trio like wild dogs.
Jin Lema had already arrived close by and blocked their path with his people. The three figures in white had nowhere to escape and had to stop. All three were at the Late Stage of Nascent Soul, with strength comparable to Jin Lema's group. Faced with opponents ten times their number, they had no chance of breaking through. The pursuing cultivators surged forward and surrounded the three.
Xu Ruchu soon arrived and shouted, "Yue Bai, these three are my guests! You better get lost!"
The three figures in white were confused by Xu Ruchu's words and wondered what she was up to; it certainly wasn't anything good.
A person stepped forward from the opposing side, with a round face that resembled a pig's head from a distance. He coldly sneered and said, "Sister Xu, don't try to twist things. These three are playing hide-and-seek with me; I am their friend. The one who should get lost is you."
This person was Yue Shaobai from the Yue Family in Minghu City. Although he was not a direct disciple of the Yue Family, the family head valued him greatly and entrusted him with many tasks, making him a key figure within the family.
The Xu and Yue families had been rivals for generations without any peace. Normally, Yue Shaobai wouldn't dare confront Xu Ruchu directly; however, the situation was clearly different today. He came prepared with four or five dozen subordinates, outnumbering Xu Ruchu's group. With more people came greater courage.
Xu Ruchu suppressed her anger. No wonder she had waited so long without any sign; it turned out that the Yue Family had gotten there first. If she had arrived even a little later, Xuan Tie Mu might have been snatched away by them.
Among the three figures in white, the leader was a Daoist who had been having a streak of bad luck. After finally obtaining a piece of Xuan Tie Mu from overseas cultivators with great effort, he returned only to have his news leaked and be targeted by the Yue Family. Now with members of the Xu Family arriving as well, things were looking dire for him.
The Daoist raised his voice and said, "Fellow Daoists, we have no grievances between us. I know you want my Xuan Tie Mu; I spent a hefty sum acquiring it from overseas cultivators. If you want it, you'll need to offer spirit stones in exchange. If you try to forcefully take it from me, I will risk my life to take a few of you down with me." His two companions also displayed resolute expressions.
Xu Ruchu replied, "Who wants to rob? I'm here to buy Xuan Tie Mu! I'm not stealing; I have money! It's them from the Yue Family who are trying to rob."
As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Feng was struck dumb, and even Jin Lema doubted if she had misheard. Why was the elder sister making such a fuss over buying something?
Yue Shaobai was sweating profusely; it was truly a case of the thief calling out "stop thief." Who didn't know about Sister Xu's reputation? Sure enough, Xu Ruchu followed up with her true intentions, saying, "The Yue Family's extortion is something I can't stand. Today, I'll help you drive them away, and you can buy me the Xuan Tie Mu. Since I’ve helped you fend off the enemies, how about giving me a fifty percent discount? It’s better than letting them take it."
The three people in white looked at each other, and finally, the Daoist gritted his teeth and sighed, "Forget it, I'm having a bad day. I won't even take your fifty percent discount; I'll just give you this Xuan Tie Mu for free. Just spare me my life."
The Daoist took out a brocade box and opened it in public, revealing a two-foot-long black round wood. Both parties recognized it immediately; it was indeed the Xuan Tie Mu they were looking for.
Xu Feng's heart stirred; this Xuan Tie Mu looked somewhat familiar. Before he could think further, Xu Ruchu exclaimed, "How can I take your things for free? I’ll buy this Xuan Tie Mu!" She threw out a storage bag filled with spirit stones, though no one knew how many were inside.
Despite Xu Ruchu's carefree demeanor, her actions were quite clever. By throwing out money regardless of the amount, she had formally purchased the Xuan Tie Mu and established her claim. Just as Yue Shaobai was about to stop her, he saw the Daoist accept the storage bag, and the three of them quickly fled into the night.
"Seize them!" Yue Shaobai commanded, and around forty to fifty members of the Yue Family charged towards the Xuan Tie Mu.
Jin Lema had been prepared; over thirty of her subordinates also rushed forward. The two sides clashed fiercely, and a chaotic fight broke out.
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