Xiao Han found out from the true disciple Wu Xi that his brother Ah Chou had been seriously injured by two practitioners of the True Qi stage of unknown origin. In an instant, his murderous aura exploded. Driving his True Qi, he flew towards Scorching Flame City's Shao family.
Xiao Han was indignant.
Xiao Han was very clear of Ah Chou's temperament.
It was impossible for him to take the initiative to cause trouble. Even though he had already stepped into the Zhenqi realm, he might not go and bully a Physical Body realm cultivator who was weaker than him.
To put it bluntly, Ah Chou's nature was still timid.
Now that he was injured, the fault was definitely not on Ah Chou's side.
"I really want to see who is so domineering …" The corner of Xiao Han's mouth pulled into a sinister smile.
However, his emotions quickly calmed down.
"Three days later, I'll be heading to the Demon Metropolis. I don't know when I'll be able to return.
This is a path of no return that is filled with danger and deathly stillness. I will take this opportunity to meet Senior Brother Ah Chou and impart a few True Qi Cultivation Techniques to him. It will not be a waste for me to get to know Senior Brother Ah Chou. "
Xiao Han made up his mind.
Back then, when Xiao Han was still in the Physical Body Realm, he had accompanied Ah Chou to Scorching Flame City's Shao Family.
However, at that time, Xiao Han had been riding on a Flood Dragon Horse, traveling day and night, and it had taken him several days to reach Scorching Flames City. But now, Xiao Han had reached the peak of Level 5 zhenqi. Just by releasing a bit of zhenqi and flying, it would only take him a few hours to reach Scorching Flames City.
…
In the afternoon.
In the bustling and flourishing Scorching Flame City …
People were bustling about, and there were grand shops everywhere. Scholars and beauties dressed in silks and satins could be seen everywhere.
There was no place in Scorching Flame City that didn't celebrate peace and prosperity.
At this moment, within Scorching Flame City …
One of them had an ordinary aura.
He was a young man dressed in plain clothes.
He walked at a moderate pace.
Xiao Han had already arrived at Scorching Flame City.
This was the second time Xiao Han had come to Scorching Flame City.
Looking left and right, Xiao Han felt like he was dreaming … Thinking back to the time when I first came to Scorching Flame City, it was during the Shao Clan Meeting. I stood up for Senior Brother Ah Chou in that clan meeting and fought against the Physical Body Echelon geniuses of the various sects.
He fought them one by one and defeated Yun Rong, making a name for himself … However, the good days didn't last long. The Scorching Flame City was invaded by the Demon Race. Within a single night, a series of massacres occurred. The entire city was in a state of panic, and the common people were living in fear …
A few more Evil Heroes appeared, wanting to massacre the city.
If it wasn't for my Senior Ling appearing at the crucial moment, ha … I'm afraid that the Scorching Flame City would have already been turned into ruins at this moment … "
Xiao Han looked at the merchants who had a satisfied smile on their faces, the cute little girl with a ponytail, and the mischievous little boy who was running around in the bustling city with a tanghulu in his hand …
"They are all extremely ordinary people, but all of them are satisfied with this kind of life. They are all immersed in happiness …" Xiao Han sighed in his heart. "However, this kind of happiness must be established under the premise that there is no invasion from the Demon Race. Once the Demon Race is invaded, the city will be destroyed, and the people will be plunged into misery and suffering. It will only take a day … Speaking of which, if Alchemist Yan doesn't die, there will be a day when the endless Demon Race, the terrifying mutated Demon Monarch, and the Great Emperor of the Demon Race will definitely invade the territory of the human race. They will treat these innocent ordinary people as food and eat them wantonly … Sigh, I don't know if I can kill Yan Lang …"
"Forget it. Don't think too much. I'm already in danger, why should I worry about others?"
Xiao Han shook his head. At this moment, the majestic Shao Mansion that occupied an area of tens of thousands of acres had already appeared in Xiao Han's vision.
Xiao Han smiled faintly and strode into the Shao Mansion.
…
Inside the Shao Mansion!
In the room where Ah Chou was.
Xiao Han was already sitting on the edge of the bed and chatting with Ah Chou, who was lying on the bed recuperating.
In the room, all the important figures of the Shao Family, led by Old Master Shao, were present!
All of them were submissive, slightly bowing with a respectful attitude.
"Young Hero Xiao Han, I didn't expect that you would really come … Heh, previously Yunfan said that after you became a Demon Hero, your whereabouts are uncertain. He was … was worried that you were not in the Pure and Cold Sect …" Old Master Shao said with a flattering smile.
"How have you been, Old Master?" Xiao Han smiled.
"Although Senior Brother Ah Chou's injuries are not light, he has consumed a Saint Grade Healing Pill, so he is fine.
Moreover, Senior Brother Ah Chou is in the True Energy Realm. His injuries are recovering faster day by day. He will be fully recovered in about a week. "
"Ah … That's great. Yunfan is fine. That's great.
Yunfan's grandson is the future leader of the Shao Family. Nothing must happen to him. "Old Master Shao let out a long sigh of relief.
"Young Swordsman Xiao Han, we don't know where the two True Qi practitioners who injured Yun Fan came from. They've already been outside the Shao Manor and have been monitoring it for a few months … This …" One of Ah Chou's uncles said worriedly.
"No matter.
I will handle this matter.
No matter where they came from, since they injured Senior Brother Ah Chou, I, Xiao Han, will naturally return the favor a thousand times over.
In this Beacon Fire Empire, other than the Pure and Cold Sect, I, Xiao Han, am not afraid of any of the four great sects. "Xiao Han said indifferently.
Xiao Han's words were extremely arrogant, but his tone was light. He was definitely not boasting, nor was he threatening. It was as if he was calmly stating a fact.
This was also true. Xiao Han could even defeat the likes of the Great Sun Emperor and Ying Zhan Tian. In this Beacon Fire Empire, there were indeed not many people who could suppress Xiao Han.
Hearing this, the faces of everyone in the Shao Family revealed excited expressions.
They were now even more certain that the Shao Family had found an extremely powerful and powerful backer!
The importance of a powerful backer for a secular family like this was indescribable.
"Pfft ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Young Hero Xiao Han, if others hit Yunfan, you will return the favor a thousand times over. Then … hehehe … If they hit Yunfan once, you will return them a hundred punches, a thousand punches. How can they endure such beatings … I'm afraid they will be beaten to death in just a few punches …" A beautiful woman could not help but laugh.
Xiao Han also laughed, and then suddenly said with a serious expression.
"Old Master, has Yunrong returned to the family recently?"
"Ah?
Yunrong?
Ever since Yunrong became a Devil Hero, she has not returned. We have no way of contacting her … "Old Master Shao was also astonished.
"Why?
Young Hero Xiao Han.
Could it be.
Yunrong … Did something happen to Yunrong? "
"Oh, nothing.
I am just asking casually.
Don't worry, Old Master. As a Devil Hero, Yunrong is under the protection of the Devil Hero Pagoda. When she roams the martial world, who would not give her face?
Moreover, she is very lucky. It is impossible for anything to happen to her. "Xiao Han comforted.
At this moment.
Ah Chou, who was lying on the bed, had a slight change in his expression. He coughed a few times. "Grandfather, you guys … can you guys leave for a moment? I have something to discuss with Junior Brother Xiao Han alone."
"Okay, okay. We will take our leave first." Old Master Shao nodded repeatedly.
Very quickly, everyone in the room left.
Only Ah Chou and Xiao Han were left.
"Senior Brother Ah Chou.
Congratulations, you have also stepped into the True Qi Realm and become a True Disciple of the Pure Cloud Sect. "Xiao Han sincerely congratulated him.
"Senior Brother Ah Chou relied on external forces to reach the True Qi Realm. It is said that when you cultivate, you will be restricted in every aspect and have bottlenecks everywhere. However, don't worry, I will think of a way to find treasured medicine to help Senior Brother Ah Chou break through the layers of shackles.
So that the path of cultivation will be smooth sailing. "
"Junior Brother Xiao Han, this … everything that I, Ah Chou, have today is all thanks to you. I will not say any unnecessary words. Ah Chou's life is yours, Junior Brother Xiao Han!" Ah Chou's eyes were brimming with tears.
"Hahahaha … Senior Brother Ah Chou, you are exaggerating.
Tsk tsk, after the injury on your face is healed, Senior Brother Ah Chou is indeed valiant and formidable. Compared to me, you are only slightly lacking … Hahahaha … "Xiao Han joked.
Ah Chou also laughed involuntarily.
"Junior Brother Xiao Han, in terms of cultivation talent, you are hundreds or thousands of times higher than me. However, in terms of appearance, I am afraid you are not as good as me … Hahahaha … Alright, I will stop joking." Suddenly, Ah Chou's expression changed as he lowered his voice and said.
"Junior Brother Xiao Han, there is a very strange matter. It is related to Cousin Yun Rong."
"What?
Yun Rong? "Xiao Han's heart trembled." What matter? "
Shao Yunrong was currently in a state of disappearance. Moreover, Xiao Han always had a vague and inauspicious premonition in his heart … Moreover, Xiao Han carefully recalled that when he was at the Demon Hero Pagoda and parted with Shao Yunrong, before he left, Shao Yunrong took the initiative to look for Xiao Han and said some inexplicable words. In the end, she even boldly kissed Xiao Han.
"Xiao Han, I came here today to tell you that in this life, I will not do anything to hurt you.
I … I … I know that one day, Xiao Han, your name will definitely shake the mountains and rivers. You will command the wind and clouds, travel across the world and become a famous person on the Demon Hero Ranking.
Yun Rong only hopes that at that time, you … you will occasionally, still remember Yun Rong … "
These words were said by Shao Yunrong that day.
At that time, Xiao Han only felt that it was extremely strange, but he did not delve into it. Until last night, Xiao Han experienced the love between a man and a woman. Now that he recalled these words, he seemed to have tasted a special taste.
Xiao Han even felt that in Shao Yunrong's parting words, there was a taste of farewell!
"Senior Brother Ah Chou, what exactly happened? Quickly tell me!" Xiao Han trembled incessantly.
"Junior Brother Xiao Han, last night, I confronted those two True Qi Realm martial artists of unknown origin.
I felt that they were experienced people in the Jianghu and were definitely not rookies who had just entered the Jianghu. Of course, to be able to cultivate to the True Qi Realm, none of them were simple people.
These were all nothing.
However, when I mentioned the names of Cousin Yun Rong and Mingjian Villa, they actually unintentionally said that Cousin Yun Rong was a traitor … This … This I don't understand. What kind of traitor is Cousin Yun Rong?
Who did she betray?
Moreover, those two people's Sword Qi was sharp. It was obvious that they were sword cultivators.
Their temperament was slightly similar to Cousin Yun Rong's. There was a feeling that they came from the same sect.
In other words, those two white-clothed True Qi Realm sword cultivators were extremely likely to be true disciples of Mingjian Villa.
They kept saying that Cousin Yun Rong was a traitor. Then … Did this mean that they were accusing Cousin Yun Rong of betraying … betraying Mingjian Villa?
However, this … this was something that did not make any sense.
Cousin Yun Rong's talent in the Sword Dao was unrivaled among the younger generation of Mingjian Villa after Xia Feng. Moreover, she was a Demon Hero. Her value definitely surpassed Xia Feng … Becoming the leading figure of the new generation of Mingjian Villa, her position would be the same as Junior Brother Xiao Han's in the Pure Rain Sect. She would definitely be heavily nurtured by Mingjian Villa. She has no reason to betray the sect … "
These words caused Xiao Han's mind to be greatly shaken!
"Traitor?
Suspected to be sword cultivators of Mingjian Villa?
Spying on Shao Residence? "
Thoughts came one after another like a tide, causing Xiao Han's mind to be in a mess.
"Could it be that all these things are related to Yun Rong's disappearance?
Could it be … Yun Rong and Mingjian Villa.
Did something big really happen? "
Ten breaths later …
"Alright.
Senior Brother Ah Chou.
Leave this matter to me. Tonight, I will personally meet those two sword cultivators.
Regarding Yun Rong's matter, I will make them spill everything! "
… …
Night.
Outside the Shao Mansion.
In the plaza.
Two white-clothed swordsmen appeared in the plaza and looked at the Shao Manor.
"Senior Martial Brother, why are you monitoring me like this?
This really wasn't a solution.
Senior Sister Shao Yunrong will definitely not come back. "
"Don't make a fuss.
Let's just wait here patiently for the rabbit to come to us.
It is not without reason that the higher-ups sent us to guard this place. Once Senior Sister Shao Yunrong returns to Scorching Flame City, we will definitely be able to sense the sword qi fluctuations on her.
We are all from the same Mingjian Villa, so we can sense each other very accurately.
Maybe one day, Senior Sister Shao Yunrong.
It's not impossible for him to return to Scorching Flame City … "
Just then …
A youth in his twenties.
There were no fluctuations of vital energy on his body as he slowly walked out of the Shao Mansion and walked towards the plaza.
Who else could it be but Xiao Han?
"Oh?" The two white-robed sword cultivators noticed Xiao Han at the same time.
"An ordinary person?" One of the white-robed sword cultivators had a confused look on his face.
"What does that mean?
Yesterday, a good-for-nothing had come out, but he was still in the Zhenqi realm. Today, however, an ordinary person had come.
This Shao Clan is quite interesting. "
The two white-robed sword cultivators looked at each other and smiled. They crossed their arms and walked towards Xiao Han as well.
"Oh … You two are the fellows who beat up my brother yesterday?" Xiao Han's expression was indifferent. He stopped and looked at the two white-robed sword cultivators.
"Hahahaha … That's right. Yesterday, that brat relied on external force to reach the Zhenqi realm. In fact, he is a good-for-nothing.
We taught him a lesson, but we showed mercy. Otherwise, he would have died on the ground. This isn't giving face to a good-for-nothing, but to the Pure Rain Sect.
What do you want?
Could it be that you want to stand up for him?
Hahahaha, I see that you don't have much meat on your body. You look like a frail scholar. Could it be that you want to argue with us?
Hahahahaha … Really … "The two white-robed sword cultivators had obviously never seen Xiao Han before.
"Heh … One of you is at the Level 2 Zhenqi realm with 15 opened true acupoints. The other is at the Level 1 Zhenqi realm with 8 opened true acupoints. The trash of trash dares to clamor in front of me?" Xiao Han could tell the cultivation of the two with a single glance.
"What? You can tell our cultivation?" The two white-robed sword cultivators were astonished.
"Alright, I have some questions that I want to ask you in person.
However, you beat up my brother, so … I'll beat him up first before I ask you … "Xiao Han flicked his fingernails.
"A good-for-nothing!" One of the white-robed sword cultivators roared. He took a step forward and pointed his halberd at Xiao Han.
"Who do you think you are?
How dare you threaten us! "
"Senior Martial Brother, be careful. This guy can tell our cultivation. He isn't as simple as he looks!" The other white-robed sword cultivator rolled his eyes.
Sword qi burst out from his body.
"Let me test your limits!"
Almost as soon as he finished his words, the white-robed sword cultivator made his move!
With a slight movement of his body, a ray of sword light shot out from his body. With an imposing aura, it slashed down from the sky towards Xiao Han!
This slash seemed to have caused the weather in the sky to change. Within a small area, snow swirled around, giving off a chilling feeling of winter. With a single slash, the seasons were reversed!
This was not because of how powerful his cultivation was, but because his swordsmanship itself was extremely powerful. It was a superior swordsmanship!
Xiao Han did not move at all. He released a small portion of his physical strength and slapped down with his palm!
This palm was pure physical strength. As it shot out, the wind and clouds surged. Tornadoes that looked like millstones appeared in all directions. The air in front of him suddenly collapsed and gathered at the center of Xiao Han's palm. In an instant, a vacuum zone was formed!
"Puchi ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"
All the sword light, snow, sword qi, swordsmanship, swordsmanship, swordsmanship, swordsmanship, swordsmanship were instantly torn into powder …
"Bang!!!!"
The white-robed sword cultivator was sent flying. His teeth were all broken. Blood spurted out from his eyes, ears, mouth, and nose. Then, in his body …
"Pu!
Pu!
Pu!
Pu! "
The sound of bones cracking could be heard. No one knew how many bones were broken!
He fell to the ground like a sack, twitching non-stop.
The other white-robed sword cultivator was scared out of his wits.
"You too." Xiao Han slapped back with his palm!
"Bang ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"
His teeth were all broken.
Many of his bones were broken.
He was sent flying.
He fainted on the ground.
…
Shao family.
Torture chamber.
In the cold torture chamber, there were many instruments of torture.
Barbeque chains, shackles, skinning knives … In the torture chamber, there were at least 99 types of terrible instruments of torture.
In fact, a big family like the Shao family could not have been law-abiding and become rich generation after generation.
There must be a hidden side to it.
This was the torture chamber.
On one hand, it was prepared for the black sheep of the family. On the other hand, it was used to concoct other hostile forces against the Shao family.
Two white-robed sword cultivators were tied to two bronze pillars. Their bodies were covered with iron chains.
They were drenched in blood. Their teeth were all broken. No one knew how many bones were broken. They were still unconscious.
Xiao Han sat on a wooden chair and waved his hand at the two shirtless men.
"Pu ~ ~ ~ ~"
Bone-chilling cold water splashed on the two white-robed sword cultivators.
"Ah ~ ~ ~ ~"
They cried out in pain.
They woke up.
As soon as the two sword cultivators woke up, they struggled instinctively.
All the True Qi in their bodies surged. They looked at Xiao Han ferociously and roared and cursed, "How dare you!
Who are you?
Who the hell are you?
How dare you attack us?
Do you know who we are?
Damn it!
Let me tell you, we are the true disciples of Mingjian Villa!
How dare you touch us?
Shao family?
Ten thousand Shao families are not enough to destroy our Mingjian Villa! "
One of the sword cultivators roared.
"My great-grandfather is the elder of Mingjian Villa. How dare you touch me?
You are dead!
Your whole family is dead! "
Their mouths were full of broken teeth, and their voices were muffled and unpleasant to the ears.
Moreover, all the bones in their bodies were broken. Not only could they not break free, but every inch of their bodies was in a tearing pain. They immediately wailed.
"Alright, you are just prisoners. Now, I will ask you some questions. Answer them honestly." Xiao Han smiled.
"Get lost!
You don't need to ask. You lowly bastard, what right do you have to question us?
No matter what you ask, we will not answer. If you want to ask, ask our villa master! "
"Hahahahaha … I, a lowly bastard, can kill you in one move." Xiao Han laughed.
"This is the torture chamber. I've only just discovered this place. It's quite interesting and fun to play around with.
Hmm, tell these two masters of Mingjian Villa what punishment is. "Xiao Han smiled at the two shirtless men.
"Yes." One of the men said with a loud voice, "The throat cutting punishment is to cut the throat.
Unlike beheading, the head is not separated from the torso in this punishment. However, the principle of execution is the same because the criminal mainly dies from asphyxiation, excessive blood loss, and brain hemorrhage. The direct cause of death is that the carotid artery and aorta have been severed … "
"The abdomen dissection punishment is to use a sharp blade to stab the criminal's abdomen and open it to cause internal damage."
"The wooden stake punishment is a punishment created by the Shao family. It is very interesting. The method of execution is to insert a wooden stake into the criminal's body. The most common method is to insert it into the anus and let it die …"
"The grinding punishment can be roughly divided into three types. The first is to use a fixed heavy object to crush the criminal to death. The second is to put the criminal in the middle and gradually increase the weight. The third is to use a sharp object to crush or tear the criminal to pieces.
In the Shao family, we usually prefer to put the criminal on a sharp stake and then use a boulder to crush them. This way, the criminal will never survive … "
…
These two shirtless men were in charge of interrogation. They were already very numb. When they talked about the various punishments, they were extremely indifferent. It gave people a terrifying feeling.
The faces of the two disciples of Mingjian Villa became paler and paler. Their bodies were trembling.
"You … You … You dare …" A sword cultivator in white was terrified.
"Try the wooden stake punishment." Xiao Han smiled.
"Yes." A strong man took a conical wooden stake from the side. It was about three feet long, as thick as a wrist, and there was a conical sharp point at the top.
"Sir, where do you want to stab it?" The strong man asked seriously.
"Oh?
There's a special method? "Xiao Han was stunned.
"Yes, sir. Usually, you can stab it in all the holes on the criminal's body. For example, the mouth, nose, ears, belly button, and anus …"
"Oh, try the anus." Xiao Han smiled and immediately covered his eyes with his hands.
"It seems a little cruel. I don't dare to look …"
The next moment …
"No!
No!
No!
I'll talk, I'll talk, I'll tell you everything!
Don't stab me!!!! "
The two white-robed Sword Cultivators screamed in terror.
"Phew … Alright. What's going on with Shao Yunrong?" Xiao Han stared at the two sword cultivators in white.
"This … this … this is Mingjian Villa's top secret. It can't be easily leaked."
"Stab!
Directly stab it!
Change to a bigger wooden stake! "Xiao Han said sternly.
"Speak!
I'll speak!
I'll speak!
Our villa master wanted to deal with Xiao Han, and Senior Sister Shao Yunrong was Xiao Han's mistress. Therefore, the villa master gave us a slow-acting poison and asked Senior Sister Shao Yunrong to trick Xiao Han into taking it. Three years later, Xiao Han died from the poison.
But Senior Sister Shao Yunrong betrayed the sect. She took the poison herself, begged for death, and then disappeared. Now, we've mobilized people to search for Senior Sister Shao Yunrong, but we haven't found her yet … Senior Sister Shao Yunrong is a traitor of our sect. In order to protect Xiao Han's life, she took the poison herself and wanted to commit suicide … "
"What!!!!"
All of a sudden, the power of Xiao Han's flesh shell completely exploded. In the time it took to breathe, a storm was formed. Waves of majestic power exploded from his body and sent the two shirtless men flying!
Xiao Han grabbed the neck of the sword cultivator in white. "What are you talking about?
Is what you said true? "
"Ah!!!!
Spare me!
Spare me!
I'm telling the truth!
It's our villa master, Ximen Piaoxue, who asked Senior Sister Shao Yunrong to harm Xiao Han. Senior Sister Shao Yunrong would rather die than take the poison herself. No one forced her to!!!
It's none of my business! "
…
"Roar!!!!
Ximen Piaoxue!!!!
Mingjian Villa!
I'm going to kill your whole family!!! "
Xiao Han was furious!
He was thoroughly enraged!
…
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… (To be continued …)