Misguided practice of sinister cultivation techniques: Slander! The problem lies with you all, not me!

Following closely was Little Yin, carrying a coffin, riding on Duan Yun's shoulders.

She seized the opportunity to reverse the Heavenly Gang, essentially riding on Duan Yun's head.

Soon after, Feng Ling'er and her party, who hadn't tired of the fun, flew up as well.

This time, it was the Murong brothers whose steps faltered, saying, "I'm not born with divine strength, not adept at doing this. Just get down already, before you throw my back out."

At this moment, Duan Yun already spoke up, "Murong brothers, let me see where your limits lie!"

"Speed up!"

With a loud slap, Big White's bear paw suddenly covered his head.

The Murong brothers cried out in pain, shouting, "It hurts so much!"

Then, like a whirlwind, they rushed towards the nearby town.

In this, only Little Grey was not on board, and could only frantically chase with his short legs.

On the road, people only saw a panda riding on a person, with a stack of people and a coffin on top of the panda, rushing wildly, utterly astonished.

Two Jianghu guests, who considered themselves worldly-wise, witnessed this, one remarked emotionally, "Hey, junior sister, the Martial World has gone insane in ways we don't recognize."

....

The journey from Qingzhou to Yun State is long, with a need to traverse Yu State halfway.

Yet this is indeed the road home, the party was joyful and at ease, except for the mounts Little Yin and Murong brothers.

Yes, it was because of the pity for the pretty girl, Young Hero Murong also became a mount.

The winding mountain path extended deep into Qingshan.

Penetrating these steep Qingshan will lead to Yun State.

Duan Yun and his party were all very happy.

At this time, on another mountain peak, two beautiful girls were crying.

The girl on the left shielded her brows with her hand, able to see far.

At this moment, she cried, "Elder sister has been captured! How awful for elder sister, having to eat with animals at the same table."

Beside her, the beautiful girl in the yellow dress replied, "But sometimes she seems quite happy."

"That's finding joy in despair! Or perhaps the elder sister has been driven mad by Old Demon!"

"No! We must rescue elder sister!"

At this time, the girl in red on the left was already excited.

The girl in the yellow dress held her back, saying, "Second sister, calm down! Elder sister is in danger, we can't be reckless. Elder sister is born with divine strength, her body is tough, I'm impervious to blades and bullets, body like golden edge, even if captured and tortured in the cellar by Old Demon, I can withstand it. But you have keen senses, your body is soft, you heard along the way, this Mr. Duan's power is extraordinary. His fingers, once perfected, I'm afraid you won't be able to hold on."

The girl in red thought about the scene her sister described, instinctively tightened her legs, shivered and said, "But sister, we must save her."

The girl in the yellow dress nodded and replied, "Sisters united, strength cuts through gold. With your divine eyes and ears, added to my golden edge body and extraordinary wisdom, we shall surely save elder sister!"

"We need to find the right opportunity." The girl in the yellow dress pondered aloud.

"But..."

"Second sister! Be patient! We must first rescue elder sister, and then when the seven sisters reunite, we'll surely make this enemy's blood flow like a river!"

Saying this, the determination was already visible in the sisters' eyes!

It will definitely work!

....

At noon, the sunshine was bright.

This season, Yun State had passed its hottest period, with the sunshine just right, and the breeze gentle.

On this day, the Jade Pearl Heroes finally returned to familiar territory.

Returned to Yushi Town.

At Old Chen's Roasted Shop, they took a large table.

This time, even Little Yin was seated at the table.

Because over this period, the Murong brothers successfully elevated themselves to the same level as the mount Little Yin.

Asking him to sit at the mount table, he was dissatisfied, claiming his significant contribution to the heroes, accusing Duan Yun of being heartless.

Duan Yun and others couldn't stand his nagging, so they let him join the meal. Before long, Little Yin also got a seat.

Little Yin's background had already been disclosed to Feng Ling'er and others.

She could be considered the daughter of an enemy.

As a result, Feng Ling'er's view of Little Yin improved considerably, and she began to see her as one of their own.

An enemy's daughter wouldn't love an enemy, meaning her relationship with Duan Yun was rather pure and wouldn't match Ziyu's occasional claims of Little Yin being a mount, and in fact Star Fury, which over time might evolve into lovers.

The writer, always imagining these scenarios day in and day out.

Duan Yun and friends were old regulars at Old Chen's, and otherwise unseen for a period, Old Chen missed them dearly, offering two plates of crispy peanuts for free.

Despite this brief absence, Old Chen looked older, his back more hunched.

Still, the roast flavor remained authentic.

Just then, two women in leopard print trousers walked in.

Old Chen hurried out some silver ingots.

The leopard print woman on the left glanced and asked, "Only four taels?"

Old Chen, obsequiously posturing, said, "Fairy, isn't it always four taels?"

Leopard print woman said, "This month, the Gang Leader's old mother is having a big birthday, and without setting a hundred tables, how can it be adequate? The Gang Leader said, we might even have to subsidize! You lousy lot, pay up!"

Old Chen dared not argue and hurried to fetch more ingots.

It was evident, as soon as he handed over the silver, his back seemed to hunch even more.

Duan Yun and the others knew well, Old Chen made a living through hard-earned money.

Yushi Town wasn't so bustling previously, Old Chen worked hard till exhaustion, bending his back in fatigue; once Yushi Town's popularity rose, that bend worsened.

Before, he had no thought of marrying, Duan Yun asked why he worked so tirelessly, and Old Chen simply laughed, seemingly enjoying the labor.

Duan Yun thought once Yushi Town thrived, folks like Old Chen would earn more, and the town would flourish.

But these leopard prints popped up unexpectedly; with such collection, surely Old Chen and others grew increasingly fatigued, but whether they could earn more was uncertain.

An old mother's birthday taxing twenty taels per household, yet at this rate, fear of losses lingered.

At this point, Feng Ling'er said, "You see, your hometown not charging protection fee is an exception."

Duan Yun shook his head, "Not an exception. I specifically addressed this matter back home, thus forming an atmosphere."

The Murong brothers nodded, "Yes, it's just a mark that's not deeply imprinted."

He couldn't help but ask, "Old Chen, what's the story with those two leopard prints just now?"

Old Chen replied, "Those are fairies from the Leopard Pattern Gang."

"Leopard Pattern Gang, why had we not heard before?" The Murong brothers questioned.

At least before they left, they had never heard of any Leopard Pattern Gang.

Old Chen shook his head, seemingly uncertain himself.

At this moment, a nearby traveling merchant at another table remarked, "Leopard Pattern Gang, Gang Leader Leopard Pattern Aunt Xue, known in the Martial World as 'Snow Leopard from the Snow Mountain'."

Lowering his voice, the traveling merchant continued, "Rumored to be related to a Mo Sect Elder."

When he stated this, Duan Yun and the others understood.

Leopard Pattern Aunt Xue, likely a mistress of a Mo Sect Elder.

Speaking of which, despite Yushi Town being influenced by Heroic Wind, incidents of crime drastically reduced, it still belonged to Mo Sect's sphere.

Previously this town was distant and poor, Mo Sect paid little attention.

Later, due to the Demon Slaying Conference's graveyard battle, and then the Moonlit Azure Dragon incident, the place became a popular Jianghu destination, and the crowds flocked.

With growing popularity came more silver, naturally Mo Sect's people also arrived.

This Leopard Pattern Aunt Xue probably arrived for the same reasons.

The party returned to their familiar area, they enjoyed their meals heartily until this incident surfaced, changing the mood.

On the way, they even thought Duan Yun's plan was a bit insane.

But don't know whether due to long companionship with him, being influenced, they also grew adverse to similar issues like charging protection fees.

Especially after witnessing such an incident just now, their dislike intensified.

They always believed, excluding Small Spring Town, at least Yushi Town was under their protection, their territory.

But after such an event, not only did they feel discredited, but it felt peculiar.

As though someone peed on your lawn.

All of a sudden, everyone felt the Hero imprint was crucial!

Duan Yun waved his hand, and everyone swiftly departed!

It was time to imprint on this land with their mark!

Within three days, they would let Leopard Pattern Aunt Xue know this land is marked "Hero"!