Soul Emperor Martial God

"How effective is the Beast Taming Ring?" Xiao Yi asked.

"I don't know," Murong Baishan shook his head.

"You've never used it?" Xiao Yi furrowed his brows.

Murong Baishan gave a bitter smile and said, "No, we can't bear to use it."

"The Beast Taming Ring can only be used once."

"Moreover, when subduing a demon beast, your own strength must be vastly superior to that of the demon beast you want to subdue…"

Murong Baishan explained once more.

The strongest in the entire Murong Family were Murong Ba and Murong Baishan, both only at the Mystic Breakthrough Eighth Layer.

The demon beasts that could be subdued by the Beast Taming Ring were probably only around the strength of Mystic Breakthrough's Fifth or Sixth Layer.

In that case, it was better not to use it at all.

Lest such a precious item be wasted.

After all, the Beast Taming Ring was a remnant from the Ancient Times, with each use, one less remained.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi stepped forward and picked up the Beast Taming Ring.

Indeed, within the Beast Taming Ring was a prohibition.

Its effect was to tame beasts, the prohibition's spiritual energy sculpting and flow were extremely complex.

Almost impossible to replicate, even harder to comprehend.

Truly a creation from a Martial Arts Great Power of the Ancient Times.

However, the strength of the prohibition seemed quite weak.

It required the user to imbue their power to activate it.

How strong a demon beast the prohibition could trap depended entirely on the user's skills and strength.

Rumors had it that during Ancient Times, when demon beasts ruled and humans were far fewer,

A Martial Arts Supreme from the human clan created this Beast Taming Ring.

He forcibly subdued many demon beasts, making them slaughter each other.

This allowed the humans to repeatedly gain the upper hand in the battles against the demon clans.

However, the technique to make the Beast Taming Ring has long been lost.

Today, hardly any are left.

It was unknown how the Northern Mountain Murong Family came by it.

Returning to the topic.

Xiao Yi removed the Qiankun Ring, wearing it on his hand.

Excitement shown in his eyes as he muttered to himself, "Is this the legendary Qiankun Ring?"

"Wow, this is my first time seeing one."

Of course, it was not Xiao Yi's first time, he was just pretending.

Having said that, with a grand wave of his hand, he gathered all the treasures piled like a mountain in the Treasure Room.

The Qiankun Bags in the carts outside were merely common items.

But the items in this Treasure Room, collected by the successive generations of the Northern Mountain Murong Family, were beyond measurable value.

Murong Baishan and the other clan members stood nearby, their faces twitching slightly as if bleeding from their hearts.

"As long as the Sword Master is satisfied." Murong Baishan forced a smile.

"The merchandise from each of the Shengbao Trading House branches, due to the numerous branches, may take some time to mobilize."

"I hope the Sword Master can understand."

Murong Baishan spoke respectfully.

"No matter," Xiao Yi waved his hand, "I suppose there's nothing of value in the various branches of the Shengbao Trading House."

"I don't need those common items."

"Demon Beast Cores, Essence Blood, and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures above level four."

"And treasures like Starlight Stones, Mid-grade Spirit Artifacts, and so on, collect them properly and send them directly to the Xiao Family."

"Uh… Yes," Murong Baishan's expression looked as foul as if smeared with fly droppings.

"May the Sword Master grant us some more time, within five days, they will definitely be delivered to the Xiao Family."

"That's fine," Xiao Yi nodded, then turned and left the Treasure Room.

"I'll gladly accept the treasures of your Murong Family."

"And our grievances, let's call it even."

"But remember, if you ever harbour thoughts of revenge against my Xiao Family again, my sword will still be hanging over your necks."

"And next time, it will definitely swing."

"Take care of yourselves."

Having said that, Xiao Yi waved his hand grandly, enveloping the carts of Qiankun Bags in spiritual energy and flew off through the sky.

"Remembering the Sword Master's words, bidding farewell to the Sword Master,"

Murong Baishan, put on extremely low posture, watching Xiao Yi depart.

…

Once Xiao Yi had gone,

Inside the mansion, the clan members of the Murong Family showed utter indignation, even shouting vehemently.

"This is outrageous, absolutely outrageous."

"How did our Northern Mountain Murong Family come to be trampled upon by such a young whippersnapper?"

"Shut up," Murong Baishan shouted angrily, the previously obsequious and smiling demeanor had already disappeared.

In its place was a demeanor of stability and wisdom.

"People have left, now what use is there in shouting?"

"If you really had the ability, why didn't you directly strike at Xiao Yi just now?"

Murong Baishan scolded.

"Family Head." The clan members bowed their heads in shame.

"Remember this," Murong Baishan said sternly, "The current Xiao Yi is the Northern Mountain Sword Master."

"The current Xiao Family, we cannot afford to provoke."

"If you continue to harbor those pointless thoughts, the Northern Mountain Murong Family will surely be erased."

"The Northern Mountain Murong Family, with its years of inheritance, will also become history in Northern Mountain County."

Murong Baishan said, then suddenly took a deep breath.

"I'm not wrong about people, that kid just now was definitely not a simple character."

"The murderous intent hidden in his heart was incredibly intense; yet, his face didn't show the slightest hint."

"This proves that this person is absolutely decisive in killing."

"If you anger him again, his knife will truly swing down without hesitation."

Hearing this, the clan members unconsciously shuddered.

Murong Baishan continued, "Today, I have given him all the family's wealth."

"It may seem like a loss, but looking at the long term, we are not at a loss at all, in fact, we stand to gain."

"Stand to gain?" The clan members looked confused.

"Yes." Murong Baishan nodded and said, "In no more than two years, this lad will have a power that surpasses our Northern Mountain Murong Family."

"The speed of his growth is terrifying."

"Now that he is also the Northern Mountain Sword Master, his future achievements are boundless."

"Given time, the entire Northern Mountain County will take pride in him; even the entire Flame Martial Kingdom will be shocked because of him."

"This kind of supreme genius."

"Pleasing him today is just the beginning; in the future, we must continue to maintain a good relationship with the Xiao Family."

"I believe that one day, we will receive gains beyond our imagination."

Having said this, Murong Baishan looked at his clan members with utmost seriousness.

"Remember, we are a commercial clan, we are businessmen."

"Some matters, instead of being emotional, can be turned into more profitable deals."

"A deep strategy from the Family Head, we are no match." The clan members paid their respects in unison.

Murong Baishan waved his hand, saying, "No more words, go swiftly and send over the goods from the Shengbao Trading House to the Xiao Family."

"Yes." The clan members took their orders and left.

Only Murong Baishan remained standing there.

Looking at the corpse of Murong Ba next to him, as well as the corpse of the man in the black robe, he fell into deep thought.

"Hah." Murong Baishan suddenly laughed.

"I am useless, unable to avenge you; but, Xiao Yi avenged you."

"You would also agree with how I thanked him."

...

Elsewhere.

Xiao Yi was controlling the air to fly, heading back to the Xiao Family.

Spiritual Energy enveloped countless Qiankun Bags, with Xiao Chong in his arms.

Suddenly, Xiao Yi turned his head and glanced at the distant Murong Family Mansion.

Murong Baishan was cunning and farsighted.

Xiao Yi was equally clever.

He naturally understood why Murong Baishan had so willingly given him all the clan's wealth.

Preserving the Northern Mountain Murong Family was one part, pleasing him was another part.

He killed the man in the black robe, avenging Murong Ba indirectly, was also a part.

...

Several hours later, Xiao Yi returned to the Xiao Family.

"Yii'er." The elders of the Xiao Family immediately surrounded him.

"How is Xiao Chong?" Xiao Lihuo asked with concern, seeing Xiao Chong unconscious.

"Uncle Xiao Chong is fine." Xiao Yi smiled and said, "He'll be fine after a couple of days' rest."

Having said that, Xiao Yi dissipated the Spiritual Energy wrap and put down the countless Qiankun Bags.

He said, "These are the belongings of the Northern Mountain Murong Family, please, Great Elder, help me sort them out."

"Also, these are the two Puppet Balls that were previously snatched."

The two Puppet Balls were naturally the Four Fire Puppet Balls and the damaged Five Fire Puppet Ball.

They had been snatched by the man in the black robe.

After killing the man in the black robe, Xiao Yi took them back.

Having said that, Xiao Yi flashed away, carrying Xiao Chong back to his room.

Gently putting him down, he then quickly left the Xiao Family.

The Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Demon Beast Cores, and Essence Blood he gained this time from the Murong Family Treasure Vault would greatly enhance his strength.

He had said that the next time, Xue Tu would no longer have the opportunity to kill him.

...

Second update.