‘I did it.’
Xu Ning was not too worried about Fang Jie’s previous threats.
Although Fang Jie should have sensed the death of Bao Qiuhua through a special tool, Elder Gujuan would definitely not know about Fang Jie’s death. Even if he knew, he would not be able to confirm that Xu Ning was behind it.
There was a limit to the distance for these kinds of tools.
This place was very far from the Yuelan Sect, so the probability of Xu Ning being exposed after killing Fang Jie was very small.
‘Fang Jie is indeed the second true disciple of the Yuelan Sect. Even with a dao weapon, I only managed to kill him with a sneak attack.’
However, Xu Ning was satisfied with this result.
Even though he had the support of a dao weapon, he was only in the common seal realm. If he was promoted to the true intent realm, even without a dao weapon, defeating Fang Jie should not be difficult.
Xu Ning put the dao weapon and the dao seal stone tablet away.
Afterwards, Xu Ning discovered some unique pills and artifacts on Fang Jie’s body.
The value of these things was not high for Xu Ning, but it still supplemented Xu Ning’s reserves. These unique pills and artifacts might be used in the future.
Although he did not obtain anything valuable, Xu Ning was not disappointed.
For Fang Jie to work so hard for a dao seal stone tablet, it meant that he had no valuable treasures.
However, this also showed how wealthy Xu Ning was.
With five dao weapons and two dao seals, even the elders of the Yuelan Sect would not be able to catch up to Xu Ning, let alone a core disciple.
Xu Ning disposed of Fang Jie’s body, then summoned the giant eagle demon beast before returning to the Crystal Mansion.
Compared to before, the giant eagle demon beast had become more docile.
It was not far from the battlefield just now, so it saw Xu Ning’s terrifying strength with its own eyes.
Especially after Xu Ning killed a mid level void realm demon beast that was stronger than it, the giant eagle was greatly shocked.
While being afraid of Xu Ning, the giant eagle demon beast now knew that Xu Ning was a top human powerhouse.
It was easier to just obediently get some pills that could help it improve.
When a demon beast advanced, it was rare for them to use external help. Alchemists who could refine effective pills for demon beasts were elites among alchemists.
Xu Ning rode the giant eagle demon beast and disappeared into the night.
…
Half a month went by.
The senior members of the Bao family had all returned to the Crystal Mansion.
Over the past half month, everyone in the Bao family felt uneasy.
First, Elder Bao Xinxuan was killed, then Elder Bao Qiuhua disappeared. After that, the Yuelan Sect’s core disciple, Fang Jie, left without a word.
This made the Bao family, who had already lost Bao Ruyuan, even weaker.
Everyone in the family was anxious.
The Bao family didn’t think anything bad had happened to Fang Jie. When Fang Jie left Yunshu County, he didn’t tell anyone.
Bao Shihui even had doubts about this.
He felt that Fang Jie killed Bao Qiuhua, took the dao seal, and left the Bao family.
He even felt that Fang Jie was the one who killed Bao Xinxuan, and that there was no so-called common seal realm martial artist.
This was not out of nowhere. Bao Shihui had never seen the so-called common seal realm martial artist, and after Fang Jie learned that the Bao family had a dao seal, he was very active.
Most importantly, ever since Fang Jie disappeared, the Bao family had not encountered any accidents in the past half month.
According to what Fang Jie said, if someone was targeting the Bao family, shouldn’t they launch a crazy assault on the Bao family when they had lost their top combat power?
But the truth was, although the Bao family was restless, they did not suffer any substantial losses.
However, Bao Shihui didn’t dare to share this thought at all.
The Bao family was obviously no longer the top family under the Yuelan Sect. Without Bao Ruyuan’s position in the Yuelan Sect, the Bao family did not dare to doubt Fang Jie.
If they annoyed Fang Jie or Elder Gujuan, the Bao family would be in great danger.
Therefore, when he reported the disappearance of Grand Elder Bao Qiuhua to the Yuelan Sect, Bao Shihui didn’t dare to mention that Fang Jie had come to the Bao family.
In the letter, Bao Shihui had only asked someone from the sect to help investigate the reason for Bao Qiuhua’s disappearance.
The news had been sent to the Yuelan Sect half a month ago, so Bao Shihui estimated that the people from the Yuelan Sect should be here soon.
However, not everyone in the Bao family was worried about the current situation.
Bao Weijing was calm.
Although Bao Weijing hadn’t seen Xu Ning for the past half month, he guessed that the disappearance of Grand Elder Bao Qiuhua was related to Senior Tao.
Bao Weijing had no feelings for the grand elder.
When he was suffering in the family and when his mother died from depression, those high and mighty elders didn’t even look at him.
On the other hand, Senior Tao stepped forward at the lowest point of his life and turned his life around.
Over the past half month, Bao Weijing had been consuming the pills given by Xu Ning.
He knew that the pills given by Xu Ning had no side effects, so he was relieved after eating them.
With the help of the surging medicinal energies, Bao Weijing advanced to the peak of the intention realm. Just one more step and he would be able to break through to the spirit realm, becoming one of the most powerful younglings in the Bao family.
As Bao Weijing’s strength continued to increase, more and more people joined him.
Bao Weijing already had a solid position in the Bao family.
Bao Weijing even began to use his influence in the Bao family to target Madam Quan.
The manager who colluded with Madam Quan was arrested by Bao Weijing and interrogated.
Bao Weijing learned from the manager that his mother had passed away because of Madam Quan.
This made Bao Weijing even more furious, and his hatred for Madam Quan increased.
After killing the manager, Bao Weijing began to secretly accumulate strength. After his strength and status improved, he would immediately attack Madam Quan to relieve his years of hatred.
“I have to go see Senior Tao.”
After practicing martial arts for another day, Bao Weijing went to the Drunken Spring Pavilion again.
After Bao Weijing came to Xu Ning’s room, he found that Xu Ning’s room was neat and tidy. It was obvious that he had already put away some of his belongings.
Seeing this, Bao Weijing’s heart tightened.
“Senior Tao.”
Bao Weijing bowed to Xu Ning.
Xu Ning sat at the table and said, “I’m going to leave soon.”
“Senior Tao, you…”
Bao Weijing’s expression changed.
Sure enough, after Senior Tao’s feud with the family elders was resolved, he was about to leave.
“Senior Tao, can you take me with you?”
Bao Weijing did not hesitate. He instantly knelt down and begged. “Give me three days, no, half a day. When I go back and kill Madam Quan, I will go with you and be at your beck and call. I hope you can agree.”
Although the promotion of his family status made Bao Weijing reluctant, he was more willing to follow Xu Ning.
“No need to follow me, I don’t lack followers.”
Xu Ning refused. “You don’t have to be too sad. After this farewell, we might have a chance to meet again.”
Xu Ning was not lying to Bao Weijing.
Bao Weijing had played a big role in the deaths of Fang Jie and Bao Qiuhua. He was also a pawn planted by Xu Ning in the mortal world of State Jifeng.
He might need Bao Weijing’s help in the future.
“Really?”
After hearing Xu Ning’s words, Bao Weijing was relieved.
Since they could meet again in the future, Bao Weijing could still accept it.
“Of course.”
Xu Ning took out a porcelain bottle. “The pills I gave you previously are only enough for you to advance to the spirit realm. These pills here should be taken after you advance to the spirit realm.”
“With your aptitude, after taking these pills, you will definitely reach the void realm within three months.”
Xu Ning wanted to support Bao Weijing to become the head of the Bao family. After all, his strength was the foundation of everything.
“Void realm…”
Bao Weijing took the porcelain bottle with both hands. He felt that everything was unreal.
Even though he was now an intention realm warrior, he still felt that the void realm was far away.
However, Senior Tao gave him a promise that he would be able to enter the void realm.
“You have to improve your realm by yourself, but before you leave, I can also help you stabilize your family status.”
Xu Ning asked, “What do you want me to do for you?”
“Senior Tao, you have done enough for me, I can’t repay you enough.”
Bao Weijing said sincerely, “I can do the rest myself.”
Hearing this, Xu Ning didn’t insist.
“In this case, let’s meet again.”
Xu Ning did not delay any longer. He just sent the guest away.
Bao Weijing left the Drunken Spring Pavilion reluctantly.
“Senior Tao, I will definitely not disappoint you!”
Bao Weijing looked back at the Drunken Spring Pavilion with a firm look in his eyes.
‘It’s time to return to State Feiyun…’
After seeing Bao Weijing off, Xu Ning had a look of expectation in his eyes.
Once everything was done, Xu Ning left the Drunken Spring Pavilion.
After leaving the Crystal Mansion, Xu Ning called the giant eagle demon beast and flew towards the mountain where the Wei family members were hiding.
“Xu Ning!”
“Brother Xu!”
Wei Changqing and the other two were excited to see Xu Ning.
They all knew that it was time to go home.
“Xu Ning, have you settled the matter in State Jifeng?”
Wei Changqing asked.
“Yes, it’s done.” Xu Ning nodded and said, “It’s time to return to State Feiyun.”
Xu Ning’s words made Wei Changqing and the others smile.
Afterwards, the four of them got on the back of the giant eagle demon beast together.
The giant eagle demon beast let out a cry and flapped its wings, turning into a black shadow before disappearing in the clouds.
‘I’m finally going back…’
Xu Ning looked in the direction of State Feiyun.
Before coming to State Jifeng, he was only a mortal realm warrior, but now he was a high-level void realm martial artist.
“Tao Tao, Sister, Brother-in-law, Guo Ye…”
Familiar friendly faces appeared in Xu Ning’s mind.
“I… am coming back!”
‘I did it.’
Xu Ning was not too worried about Fang Jie’s previous threats.
Although Fang Jie should have sensed the death of Bao Qiuhua through a special tool, Elder Gujuan would definitely not know about Fang Jie’s death. Even if he knew, he would not be able to confirm that Xu Ning was behind it.
There was a limit to the distance for these kinds of tools.
This place was very far from the Yuelan Sect, so the probability of Xu Ning being exposed after killing Fang Jie was very small.
‘Fang Jie is indeed the second true disciple of the Yuelan Sect. Even with a dao weapon, I only managed to kill him with a sneak attack.’
However, Xu Ning was satisfied with this result.
Even though he had the support of a dao weapon, he was only in the common seal realm. If he was promoted to the true intent realm, even without a dao weapon, defeating Fang Jie should not be difficult.
Xu Ning put the dao weapon and the dao seal stone tablet away.
Afterwards, Xu Ning discovered some unique pills and artifacts on Fang Jie’s body.
The value of these things was not high for Xu Ning, but it still supplemented Xu Ning’s reserves. These unique pills and artifacts might be used in the future.
Although he did not obtain anything valuable, Xu Ning was not disappointed.
For Fang Jie to work so hard for a dao seal stone tablet, it meant that he had no valuable treasures.
However, this also showed how wealthy Xu Ning was.
With five dao weapons and two dao seals, even the elders of the Yuelan Sect would not be able to catch up to Xu Ning, let alone a core disciple.
Xu Ning disposed of Fang Jie’s body, then summoned the giant eagle demon beast before returning to the Crystal Mansion.
Compared to before, the giant eagle demon beast had become more docile.
It was not far from the battlefield just now, so it saw Xu Ning’s terrifying strength with its own eyes.
Especially after Xu Ning killed a mid level void realm demon beast that was stronger than it, the giant eagle was greatly shocked.
While being afraid of Xu Ning, the giant eagle demon beast now knew that Xu Ning was a top human powerhouse.
It was easier to just obediently get some pills that could help it improve.
When a demon beast advanced, it was rare for them to use external help. Alchemists who could refine effective pills for demon beasts were elites among alchemists.
Xu Ning rode the giant eagle demon beast and disappeared into the night.
…
Half a month went by.
The senior members of the Bao family had all returned to the Crystal Mansion.
Over the past half month, everyone in the Bao family felt uneasy.
First, Elder Bao Xinxuan was killed, then Elder Bao Qiuhua disappeared. After that, the Yuelan Sect’s core disciple, Fang Jie, left without a word.
This made the Bao family, who had already lost Bao Ruyuan, even weaker.
Everyone in the family was anxious.
The Bao family didn’t think anything bad had happened to Fang Jie. When Fang Jie left Yunshu County, he didn’t tell anyone.
Bao Shihui even had doubts about this.
He felt that Fang Jie killed Bao Qiuhua, took the dao seal, and left the Bao family.
He even felt that Fang Jie was the one who killed Bao Xinxuan, and that there was no so-called common seal realm martial artist.
This was not out of nowhere. Bao Shihui had never seen the so-called common seal realm martial artist, and after Fang Jie learned that the Bao family had a dao seal, he was very active.
Most importantly, ever since Fang Jie disappeared, the Bao family had not encountered any accidents in the past half month.
According to what Fang Jie said, if someone was targeting the Bao family, shouldn’t they launch a crazy assault on the Bao family when they had lost their top combat power?
But the truth was, although the Bao family was restless, they did not suffer any substantial losses.
However, Bao Shihui didn’t dare to share this thought at all.
The Bao family was obviously no longer the top family under the Yuelan Sect. Without Bao Ruyuan’s position in the Yuelan Sect, the Bao family did not dare to doubt Fang Jie.
If they annoyed Fang Jie or Elder Gujuan, the Bao family would be in great danger.
Therefore, when he reported the disappearance of Grand Elder Bao Qiuhua to the Yuelan Sect, Bao Shihui didn’t dare to mention that Fang Jie had come to the Bao family.
In the letter, Bao Shihui had only asked someone from the sect to help investigate the reason for Bao Qiuhua’s disappearance.
The news had been sent to the Yuelan Sect half a month ago, so Bao Shihui estimated that the people from the Yuelan Sect should be here soon.
However, not everyone in the Bao family was worried about the current situation.
Bao Weijing was calm.
Although Bao Weijing hadn’t seen Xu Ning for the past half month, he guessed that the disappearance of Grand Elder Bao Qiuhua was related to Senior Tao.
Bao Weijing had no feelings for the grand elder.
When he was suffering in the family and when his mother died from depression, those high and mighty elders didn’t even look at him.
On the other hand, Senior Tao stepped forward at the lowest point of his life and turned his life around.
Over the past half month, Bao Weijing had been consuming the pills given by Xu Ning.
He knew that the pills given by Xu Ning had no side effects, so he was relieved after eating them.
With the help of the surging medicinal energies, Bao Weijing advanced to the peak of the intention realm. Just one more step and he would be able to break through to the spirit realm, becoming one of the most powerful younglings in the Bao family.
As Bao Weijing’s strength continued to increase, more and more people joined him.
Bao Weijing already had a solid position in the Bao family.
Bao Weijing even began to use his influence in the Bao family to target Madam Quan.
The manager who colluded with Madam Quan was arrested by Bao Weijing and interrogated.
Bao Weijing learned from the manager that his mother had passed away because of Madam Quan.
This made Bao Weijing even more furious, and his hatred for Madam Quan increased.
After killing the manager, Bao Weijing began to secretly accumulate strength. After his strength and status improved, he would immediately attack Madam Quan to relieve his years of hatred.
“I have to go see Senior Tao.”
After practicing martial arts for another day, Bao Weijing went to the Drunken Spring Pavilion again.
After Bao Weijing came to Xu Ning’s room, he found that Xu Ning’s room was neat and tidy. It was obvious that he had already put away some of his belongings.
Seeing this, Bao Weijing’s heart tightened.
“Senior Tao.”
Bao Weijing bowed to Xu Ning.
Xu Ning sat at the table and said, “I’m going to leave soon.”
“Senior Tao, you…”
Bao Weijing’s expression changed.
Sure enough, after Senior Tao’s feud with the family elders was resolved, he was about to leave.
“Senior Tao, can you take me with you?”
Bao Weijing did not hesitate. He instantly knelt down and begged. “Give me three days, no, half a day. When I go back and kill Madam Quan, I will go with you and be at your beck and call. I hope you can agree.”
Although the promotion of his family status made Bao Weijing reluctant, he was more willing to follow Xu Ning.
“No need to follow me, I don’t lack followers.”
Xu Ning refused. “You don’t have to be too sad. After this farewell, we might have a chance to meet again.”
Xu Ning was not lying to Bao Weijing.
Bao Weijing had played a big role in the deaths of Fang Jie and Bao Qiuhua. He was also a pawn planted by Xu Ning in the mortal world of State Jifeng.
He might need Bao Weijing’s help in the future.
“Really?”
After hearing Xu Ning’s words, Bao Weijing was relieved.
Since they could meet again in the future, Bao Weijing could still accept it.
“Of course.”
Xu Ning took out a porcelain bottle. “The pills I gave you previously are only enough for you to advance to the spirit realm. These pills here should be taken after you advance to the spirit realm.”
“With your aptitude, after taking these pills, you will definitely reach the void realm within three months.”
Xu Ning wanted to support Bao Weijing to become the head of the Bao family. After all, his strength was the foundation of everything.
“Void realm…”
Bao Weijing took the porcelain bottle with both hands. He felt that everything was unreal.
Even though he was now an intention realm warrior, he still felt that the void realm was far away.
However, Senior Tao gave him a promise that he would be able to enter the void realm.
“You have to improve your realm by yourself, but before you leave, I can also help you stabilize your family status.”
Xu Ning asked, “What do you want me to do for you?”
“Senior Tao, you have done enough for me, I can’t repay you enough.”
Bao Weijing said sincerely, “I can do the rest myself.”
Hearing this, Xu Ning didn’t insist.
“In this case, let’s meet again.”
Xu Ning did not delay any longer. He just sent the guest away.
Bao Weijing left the Drunken Spring Pavilion reluctantly.
“Senior Tao, I will definitely not disappoint you!”
Bao Weijing looked back at the Drunken Spring Pavilion with a firm look in his eyes.
‘It’s time to return to State Feiyun…’
After seeing Bao Weijing off, Xu Ning had a look of expectation in his eyes.
Once everything was done, Xu Ning left the Drunken Spring Pavilion.
After leaving the Crystal Mansion, Xu Ning called the giant eagle demon beast and flew towards the mountain where the Wei family members were hiding.
“Xu Ning!”
“Brother Xu!”
Wei Changqing and the other two were excited to see Xu Ning.
They all knew that it was time to go home.
“Xu Ning, have you settled the matter in State Jifeng?”
Wei Changqing asked.
“Yes, it’s done.” Xu Ning nodded and said, “It’s time to return to State Feiyun.”
Xu Ning’s words made Wei Changqing and the others smile.
Afterwards, the four of them got on the back of the giant eagle demon beast together.
The giant eagle demon beast let out a cry and flapped its wings, turning into a black shadow before disappearing in the clouds.
‘I’m finally going back…’
Xu Ning looked in the direction of State Feiyun.
Before coming to State Jifeng, he was only a mortal realm warrior, but now he was a high-level void realm martial artist.
“Tao Tao, Sister, Brother-in-law, Guo Ye…”
Familiar friendly faces appeared in Xu Ning’s mind.
“I… am coming back!”
