Soul Emperor Martial God

Almost as soon as Xiao Yi finished asking his questions,

a series of figures raced swiftly toward Purple Cloud City from outside.

Judging by their attire, they were uniformly personnel from Shengbao Trading House.

Leading them were two elders from the Northern Mountain Murong Family.

The group, likely having impressive Cultivation, arrived at the Xiao Family in just a moment.

And at this time, Xiao Yi's face had turned cold, with murderous intent clear as ice.

The two Murong Family Elders had just arrived when they felt this chilling murderous intent and couldn't help but be startled.

"Sword Master, please quell your anger," they said hastily, kneeling on one knee in a panic.

"The Family Head had promised the Sword Master to quickly mobilize the trading company's goods and deliver them to the Xiao Family."

"However, mobilizing the trading companies of over a hundred cities is indeed no easy task."

"That's why there has been some delay."

"Please, Sword Master, show mercy."

The two elders pleaded for clemency, clearly under a misunderstanding.

They thought Xiao Yi's murderous intent was directed at them, blaming them for the Northern Mountain Murong Family's slow response.

Their actions immediately startled the Mystic Fire Sect and the City Lord of Purple Cloud City.

Seconds later, more figures arrived.

They were the respective managers of Shengbao Trading House from various cities.

Obviously, they had made the same mistake.

They all knelt down and begged frantically, "Sword Master, please quell your anger."

"Isn't this the manager from Mystic Breakthrough City's Shengbao Trading House?"

"Deacon Murong Po, what are you doing?"

The Sect Leader of Mystic Fire Sect only recognized the deacon from Mystic Breakthrough City's Shengbao Trading House.

He didn't recognize the other individuals, including the Murong Family Elders.

"Hmm? Sect Leader of Mystic Fire Sect, what are you doing?" Murong Po, still kneeling, glanced at them and asked in a low voice.

The Sect Leader replied, "We're attacking the Xiao Family."

"Mystic Fire Sect, willing to serve as the vanguard for the Northern Mountain Murong Family,"

"is eager to eliminate the insensible Xiao Family first."

The Sect Leader of Mystic Fire Sect was obviously trying to curry favor with Murong Po.

Unbeknownst to him, his words caused the Murong Family Members present to sweat in pure fear.

"Attacking… the Xiao Family?" Murong Po shuddered slightly, then became extremely angry.

"A bunch of fools, our Murong Family has no relations with you whatsoever."

The two elders, looking fearfully toward the murderous Xiao Yi, said, "Sword Master, this matter has nothing to do with us."

"The trading company's caravans are rushing to the Xiao Family with all speed."

"In less than an hour, the goods will arrive."

Hearing this, people from the Mystic Fire Sect and others, no longer fools, began to understand the situation.

The face of the Sect Leader of Mystic Fire Sect turned pale as he asked, "You're not here to attack the Xiao Family?"

The Murong Family Members did not answer.

Obviously, they didn't want to have anything to do with them.

With the Northern Mountain Sword Master securing the Xiao Family's safety, even the Commandery Prince had to treat them with equality and goodwill; who would dare to act rashly against them.

"Hmph," Xiao Yi snorted coldly.

"Kill them all, leave no one behind."

Xiao Yi's tone was icily resolute.

And his gaze fell upon Yui Rulong and Mu Miaomiao.

"What?" The two expressed their confusion.

"What, you dare not?" Xiao Yi asked sternly.

The two hesitated.

Both of them were heralded geniuses since they were young,

deeply cherished by the Elders of their respective families.

Even after arriving at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, they were the beloved disciples of the elders.

Raised under various 'cares,' they enjoyed boundless affection.

They had never faced hardships, nor had they witnessed the cruelty of the world.

They had never killed a person before.

At most, they had injured their peers during sparring sessions at the Sword Sect.

The most extreme experience they had was hunting demon beasts in the Eastern Desolate a few days ago.

While they dared to kill demon beasts, the idea of killing people was entirely different.

In the end, the two were flowers grown in a greenhouse.

Xiao Yi understood this well, yet he didn't soften.

"Either kill them, or don't follow me to the Sword Sect," Xiao Yi stated seriously.

The pair's expressions changed.

Going to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect for training was the dream of countless Martial Artists in the Flame Martial Kingdom.

Who would give up such an opportunity?

"I…I'll do it," Yui Rulong swallowed nervously, trying to remain calm.

Then, with a wave of his hand, a surge of True Qi was released with full force toward the Sect Leader of Mystic Fire Sect.

With his Mysterious Profundity Ninth Layer Cultivation, it was extremely easy to kill the Sect Leader of Mystic Fire Sect instantly.

With a loud bang,

The Sect Leader of Mystic Fire Sect was directly engulfed by the overwhelming True Qi, spitting blood as he died.

Mu Miaomiao did the same, launching an attack.

However, she couldn't bear to look directly and turned her head slightly aside, not daring to see whom she had killed.

The pair turned deathly pale and were just about to steel themselves to continue their assault when Xiao Yi stopped them, "That's enough."

With that, Xiao Yi waved his hand lightly.

Sword Qi filled the sky.

The next second, Sword Qi rampaged down.

Below, people from the Mystic Fire Sect trembled in unprecedented panic.

"How could this piece of trash be so strong?" Xiao Ruokuang stared blankly at the sky.

But before he could react,

Sword Qi had already struck the Mystic Fire Sect members, the City Lord of Purple Cloud City, and the City Guards surrounding the Xiao Family with deadly precision.

In no time, everyone who came to attack the Xiao Family today fell to the Sword Qi.

Not a single one survived.

"Guulp." Two Murong Family Elders swallowed hard.

They secretly rejoiced that they hadn't offended Xiao Yi.

They wondered how a youth of barely eighteen could possess such a resolute and decisive mindset.

How many people had he killed?

Mu Miaomiao and Yui Rulong, observing the hundreds of corpses in front of them, turned even paler.

Xiao Yi said coldly, "Remember, today is just the beginning."

"You'll soon be leaving Northern Mountain County for the Royal Capital."

"There, you won't find Sword Sect elders treating you like precious gems."

"If you're bullied, you can only rely on yourselves."

"If you encounter enemies, either be killed or take the initiative to kill them."

"Hesitate for even a moment, and the price you'll pay will be your own life."

Xiao Yi instructed them.

He knew all too well how cruel the world was.

Strength ruled supreme; the law of the jungle prevailed.

Life was incredibly cheap.

"Just leave your Qiankun Bags, and let those trading companies go back."

"Don't come to the Xiao Family anymore."

Xiao Yi resumed his indifferent tone, addressing the people of the Northern Mountain Murong Family.

"I've already settled matters with your Clan Leader; our families' grudges are now extinguished."

"There's no need to bring common goods anymore."

The items he had retrieved from the Murong Family last time were more than enough.

It wasn't that Xiao Yi was averse to abundance.

Rather, most of those items were reserved for the Xiao Family.

The Xiao Family's capacity to cope was limited.

"Thank you, Sword Master, for your great kindness." The two Murong Family Elders put down several dozen Qiankun Bags.

They then bowed respectfully and slowly retreated.

Shortly after, all Murong Family Members had withdrawn.

Inside the Xiao Family, a thunderous cheer erupted.

"Long live Xiao Yi."

"No... Long live the Family Head, long live the Family Head."

One by one, the younger generation gazed at Xiao Yi with immense admiration.

The elder deacons all shared knowing smiles.

For two years, the Xiao Family had been suppressed, and their youngsters had been attacked so frequently they dared not step outside their homes.

Time and again, they had to watch their kin seriously wounded, powerless to help.

Time and again, they suffered insults and had to swallow their pride.

But they all persisted.

Because Great Elder Xiao Lihuo had said that Xiao Yi would surely return.

Xiao Yi's return would herald the rise of the Xiao Family.

With Xiao Yi came the Xiao Family.

Xiao Yi too smiled and entrusted the elder deacons to handle the goods from the Qiankun Bags.

He himself was preparing to cultivate.

At this moment, Xiao Lihuo and Xiao Chong called out to him.

"Yii'er, there's no need to rush off."

"Hm? Do Great Elder and Uncle Xiao Chong need something?" Xiao Yi asked.

"Yes," they both nodded and asked, "Yii'er, are you hiding something from us?"

"What brings this up?" Xiao Yi asked with a light smile.

"Don't treat us like fools, we've lived most of our lives, can't we read people?" They both looked at Xiao Yi seriously.

"These days, you've been busy coming and going, often away from the Xiao Family."

"Today, you acted with thunderous firmness, leaving no room for survival."

"Are you planning to leave again?"

Xiao Yi laughed, the Elders of the Xiao Family were indeed astute.

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded, saying, "In half a year, Yii'er shall head to the Royal Capital."

He had initially planned to inform them when the time to leave was closer,

So as not to worry the two elders beforehand.

But since they'd asked,

Xiao Yi decided to be truthful.

"This trip is uncertain, and I do not know when I will return."

"Before I leave, I must prepare everything."

"Otherwise, I will not be at peace," Xiao Yi said gravely.

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The first update.