Soul Emperor Martial God

The Hall Master's words sent a chill down the spine of the Blood Mist Valley Master.

Regarding the incident that initially occurred in Northern Mountain County.

It could be regarded as a private matter or even a public matter.

The Sub Hall Master of Northern Mountain County was not tortured by Xue Wushang within the Demon Hunting Hall.

But rather outside of it.

The reason was merely to protect the "Northern Mountain Sword Master".

It was not a matter of absolute necessity to intervene.

After all, even if the "Northern Mountain Sword Master" had died, it wouldn't have posed a significant risk of life or death to the entire county.

From this perspective, the incident that day was merely a private matter.

It was the Northern Mountain County Sub Hall Master who, on his own behalf, aided the Northern Mountain Sword Master.

This led to a dispute with Xue Wushang.

However, if regarded as something more severe, it could also be considered a public matter.

At that time, there was no enmity between the Sub Hall Master of Northern Mountain County and Xue Wushang.

Even if he insisted on intervening.

With Xue Wushang's capabilities, he clearly could have forcefully captured him, keeping him out of the affair.

Yet, after capturing him, he chose to inflict great torture on him.

Especially since this was done under broad daylight above Northern Mountain City.

The thirty-six Sub Hall Masters were personally appointed by the Hall Master.

Each one had accumulated achievements and contributed to the stability of their regions.

They had no personal vendettas against each other.

Since when was it Xue Wushang's right to abuse his personal authority?

This showed utter disregard for the dignity and laws of the Demon Hunting Hall.

If the Hall Master really wanted to take issue with Xue Wushang, he couldn't wash his hands of the matter.

Of course, all these presuppositions depended on the Hall Master having sufficient power.

In the Flame Dragon Continent, power ultimately reigns supreme.

Without enough power, all dignity and rules are in vain.

At this moment, the Hall Master still wore a casual expression, "Let's drop this matter, shall we?"

The Blood Mist Valley Master remained resentful, saying, "But my Universe Ring..."

The Hall Master interrupted, "Except for responding to the mandatory beast tides, my Demon Hunting Hall personnel…"

"have their own personal bounty tasks which they can claim rewards from."

"General Executor Yi Xiao has already rid your two sons of their Heart Demons."

"Those are his revenge."

The Blood Mist Valley Master spoke again, "But, it contains a large number of our Blood Mist Valley's inheritance items."

"Even as the Valley Master, I..."

The Hall Master interrupted again, "How about this, within the Universe Ring, I will return all Blood Mist Valley's inheritance items, Cultivation Techniques, and weapons to you."

"As for the other treasures, let them be the compensation for General Executor Yi Xiao."

"How about that?"

Upon hearing this, the Blood Mist Valley Master's eyes brightened immediately, and he quickly bowed, "Thank you, Hall Master."

"I will carefully follow all commands from the Hall Master."

He was well aware that the Hall Master clearly intended to help Yi Xiao.

Now, recovering those inheritance items was already the best outcome.

He had long given up hope for those Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, as well as the Demon Beast Essence Blood Cores.

"General Executor Yi Xiao, what do you think?" the Hall Master turned to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi nodded and smiled, "Since it is the Hall Master's wish, I naturally comply."

Saying this, Xiao Yi tossed the Universe Ring back to the Valley Master.

His original goal was merely to obtain the last three levels of the Asura Battle Body.

The Demon Beast Essence Blood Cores and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were merely additional gains.

As for the Cultivation Techniques of Blood Mist Valley and that Mid-grade Primordial Artifact, Xiao Yi did not even regard them highly.

He himself possessed a multitude of high-level Techniques and Martial Techniques.

As for Primordial Artifacts, he had the Furious Flame Ring and the Frost Sword.

Despite the Blood Mist Valley being one of the top two valleys, a major force within the Flame Martial Kingdom...

Even the Hall Master had to give it some face.

Xiao Yi naturally knew when to stop.

The Blood Mist Valley Master, upon receiving the Universe Ring and sensing its contents, immediately beamed with joy.

Those Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, once lost, were lost.

What mattered were those Cultivation Techniques and the Mid-grade Primordial Artifact.

Incidentally, Xiao Yi did not take the last three layers of the Asura Battle Body from the ring.

He had already comprehended the contents of the technique, and returning it was inconsequential.

On the contrary, deliberately taking the last three layers of the Asura Battle Body might have raised suspicions.

Once Martial Artist found out the first four levels were in his possession, it would be even more troublesome.

At that moment, the Hall Master suddenly dropped his indifferent demeanor and looked seriously at the Blood Mist Valley Master.

"Master Xue," the Hall Master said in a deep voice, "let's end today's matter here."

"Your grudge with General Executor Yi Xiao is also declared resolved."

"From now on, if you target General Executor Yi Xiao again, it will be considered as targeting a public official of the Demon Hunting Hall."

"Disrespecting the laws of the Demon Hunting Hall and provoking the dignity of the Demon Hunting Hall."

"Did you hear that clearly?"

"The Hall Master is overreacting." Blood Mist Valley Master said with a smile, bowing his hands.

"General Executor Yi Xiao and I no longer hold grudges."

"Such a heavenly talent will be the pride of the Flame Martial Kingdom in the future."

"Why would I target him again?"

Xue Wushang had recovered back to normal, he had only lost some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and Demon Beast Essence Blood Core.

Such a price was still within a bearable range.

Apart from some lingering resentment in his heart, he had no other reason to target Yi Xiao.

Since the Hall Master was protecting Yi Xiao,

he was naturally unwilling to offend the entire Demon Hunting Halls of the Flame Martial Kingdom for this.

Having said this, the Blood Mist Valley Master bowed to the Hall Master and said, "Hall Master, this matter is settled, I take my leave now."

With a swoosh, the Blood Mist Valley Master's figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.

The Hall Master chuckled, turned around, and looked at Xiao Yi, saying, "Do you have any other matters to attend to?"

Xiao Yi shook his head, "No, I am planning to rush back to the Royal Capital."

The Hall Master nodded, "If that's the case, let's go together."

"Together?" Xiao Yi was startled, not yet understanding, he was already enveloped by a surging force.

The next second, he disappeared.

...

Originally, it would take at least several days to travel from Anyun County back to the Royal Capital.

But now, under the Hall Master's conveyance, it took less than half an hour to return to the Royal Capital.

And also, they were already inside the Main Hall of the Demon Hunting Hall in the Royal Capital.

Inside a room in the Main Hall,

the Hall Master sat in front of a desk, eyeing Xiao Yi with interest.

Xiao Yi stood respectfully in front of the desk, feeling awkward.

Up till now, he could not comprehend why such an important person like the Main Hall Master of the Royal Capital would intervene on his behalf.

Moreover, it seemed that the Hall Master had taken quite a liking to him.

After a while, the Hall Master was the first to open his mouth.

"Young man, as far as I know, the Sub Hall Master of Northern Mountain County had already given you a recommendation letter."

"He wanted you to come see me as soon as you arrived in the Royal Capital."

"Why didn't you come sooner?"

"Uh." Xiao Yi said awkwardly, "I thought, my achievements are too shallow."

"I was afraid that I might not catch your eye even if I came."

"So I simply didn't come, thinking it better to accumulate more achievements before coming."

"Oh?" The Hall Master scoffed with a laugh, "Wait until you have enough achievements?"

"Such a young age, yet you have repeatedly broken beast tides."

"First, you single-handedly stopped hundreds of thousands in a beast tide, then you entered the Demon Beast Forest alone to kill a Black Demon Hall Elder."

"And finally, even Old Monster Youshui of the Heavenly Origin Realm died by your hand."

"Each of your feats, more astonishing than the last."

"Just a few days ago, you even repelled the Purple Flame Lion King, yet you still didn't come to the Royal Capital Main Hall."

"What? You plan to grow to my level, accumulate enough achievements to be a Hall Master, then come to see me?"

"I dare not." Xiao Yi was startled and hurriedly bowed.

"Heh." The Hall Master chuckled, "As far as I know, you're quite bold, not much can scare you."

"Hall Master, I..." Xiao Yi tried to explain.

The Hall Master waved his hand, interrupting, "No rush, I was just joking with you."

"The Sub Hall Master from Northern Mountain County said you are an interesting young man."

"It seems he was right."

"Hall Master flatters me." Xiao Yi bowed his hands.

"No need for modesty." The Hall Master chuckled, then said, "Now to the official business."

"Your achievements are sufficient for you to be promoted to Sub Hall Master."

"Soon, I will arrange for someone to complete the procedures for you."

"Additionally, as the Sub Hall Master, the Demon Hunting Hall has an extra reward for you."

"However, this reward cannot be obtained for nothing; you need to complete a corresponding task."

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