Pang Gusheng was an inner sect disciple of the Black Rock Peak and possessed the earth element. His punch had a yellowish color to it.
If this punch landed on the face of a normal high level mystic cultivator, their nose would probably be broken.
However, he wasn't facing a high level mystic cultivator, but a middle level spirit master.
Ling Xiao frowned slightly at the incoming punch. A formless pressure swept towards Pang Gusheng.
Pang Gusheng was caught off guard. He didn't hit Shen Lian and was sent flying.
Pfft!
A mouthful of blood sprayed from his mouth.
"You … you're a spirit master!" Pang Gusheng crawled up and said in shock.
"Hmph!" Ling Xiao snorted coldly and ignored Pang Gusheng. He pulled Bei Jixin's hand and walked towards the hall of the residence.
"Brat, I don't care who you are. I'll make you beg for death later!" Pang Gusheng looked at Ling Xiao's back and hatred rose in his heart.
…
In the hall in front of Ling Xiao's City Lord Residence.
Other than City Lord Ji Tu, there was also Medicine Peak's Liu Dong and three dignified middle-aged men. The one wearing the Medicine Peak's martial uniform was Pang Gusheng's father, Pang Jun. The other two were Medicine Peak's inner sect deacon, Zhu Honglin, and Black Rock Peak's inner sect deacon, Fu Xiangzhong.
Ji Tu, who was sitting in the seat of honor, had an extremely ugly expression on his face. He clenched his fists tightly and stared at Liu Dong. "Liu Dong, I offended you in the past, but you took revenge on me. Now that we're all from the same sect, do you really want to force this old man to report you to the sect before you'll let us go?"
If it was just Liu Dong here, Ji Tu definitely wouldn't be polite.
However, the three inner sect deacons were all helpers invited by Liu Dong. None of them were weaker than him, so he didn't dare to act rashly.
"City Lord Ji's words are wrong. Right now, I'm using two third rank medicinal pills as a betrothal gift to marry Bei Xin. How is that revenge? Once Bei Xin and I get married, you'll be my father-in-law. Having a third rank alchemist like me as your grandson-in-law doesn't seem to be a loss of face for City Lord Ji," said Liu Dong proudly.
He had been sulking in Medicine Peak for many years. First, it was Chao Nan who suppressed him. Then, it was Ling Xiao who dared to contradict him. All of these made him extremely dissatisfied.
He was the dignified eldest disciple of Medicine Peak, yet his limelight had been overshadowed by two disciples who came later. He was extremely jealous.
Fortunately, after returning from the Firefire Valley, he regained the trust of his master Zhu Ruchang.
Therefore, under Zhu Ru Chang's supervision and teaching for a few months, he finally refined a third-grade elixir a month ago and was promoted to an inner deacon.
After so many years of suffering, the bitterness had finally come to an end.
Now, he was going to enjoy the days of being respectfully addressed as "Master" by others. At the same time, he didn't put Ji Tu in his eyes.
Although his strength wasn't as strong as Ji Tu's, he could refine third-grade elixirs!
Therefore, many people could put down their pride for third-grade elixirs and listen to Liu Dong's orders. For example, Pang Jun, Zhu Honglin, and Fu Xiangzhong who were present.
Liu Le had promised the three of them that as long as they were willing to help him marry Ji Beixin, he would definitely refine two third-grade elixirs for them for free.
Pang Jun was also tempted by the third grade elixirs, so he rejected Ji Tu's idea of letting his son back out of marrying Ji Beixin.
After all, his son's Tenbin wasn't too outstanding in the sect. Only with the help of elixirs could his son quickly break through to Spirit Master level.
In front of pursuing strength and women, Pang Jun and his son were more loyal to the former.
Even if they had to give up many years of friendship, Pang Jun wouldn't refuse.
"Give up, I definitely won't let Beixin marry you," Ji Tu said resolutely.
"Ji Tu, don't be stubborn. Deacon Liu is now a third-grade alchemist. Your granddaughter won't have any milk powder by his side. Moreover, if there's anything you need in the future, Deacon Liu naturally won't just stand by and watch. For example, let him speak to the elders and transfer you back to the sect. It's better than being the City Lord here!" Pang Jun advised.
Although Ji Tu was the City Lord, he was only an outer sect deacon in the Purple Sky Sect. He couldn't enter the sect normally.
In the eyes of ordinary people, being a City Lord was a very glorious thing. However, in the Purple Sky Sect, being able to stay in the sect to cultivate was much better than being outside the sect.
Just the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi in the sect was many times denser than this so-called City Lord Mansion. Moreover, one could go out and do things for the elders at any time and obtain more Black Crystals for cultivation.
For a martial artist, these two things were indispensable.
Didn't every martial artist pursue a higher realm, obtain the respect of more people and a longer lifespan?
"Deacon Pang, I've been friends with you for many years. I didn't expect you to sell an old friend like me for such a small benefit. You're really loyal," Ji Tu said sarcastically.
Pang Jun's face didn't have the slightest bit of guilt as he said, "I'm doing this for your own good. If I had a daughter, as long as Deacon Liu is willing, I would definitely send her over."
"Hmph, it sounds nice." Ji Tu coldly snorted, then said: "You can leave, I don't welcome you here."
"Ji Tu, it seems like you still haven't understood the situation. We came together to tell you that if you don't give your granddaughter to Deacon Liu, then … Your position as City Lord will come to an end." Black Rock Peak's Fu Xiangzhong said impatiently.
"Are you threatening me?" Ji Tu suddenly stood up and said coldly. At the same time, he released a powerful aura towards Fu Xiangzhong.
Fu Xiangzhong's strength was slightly weaker than Ji Tu's, so he was immediately forced back a step, his face slightly pale.
"Ji Tu, are you really going to disobey our orders?" Pang Jun stood in front of Fu Xiangzhong and said.
Pang Jun and Ji Tu's strength was on par, so Ji Tu's pressure naturally couldn't affect Pang Jun.
Ji Tu retracted his aura and looked at the few of them coldly: "Whether I become the City Lord or not, it doesn't seem to be up to you to decide, right?
Do you really dare to take the initiative to remove me? "
He had been in the Purple Heaven Sect for many years and knew that the dismissal of the City Lord had to be decided by the Elders Guild, and then the order to replace him would definitely not be decided by a few Inner Sect Deacons.
"Ji Tu, your words are right, but you are also old, and your body is useless. If something goes wrong, you won't be able to manage the Purple Heaven City, and the Elders Guild will send someone else to replace you, right?" Liu Dong took a sip of tea and said with a cold smile.
When Liu Dong said this, Pang Jun, Fu Xiangzhong and Zhu Honglin had already sealed off Ji Tu's chance to escape.
Once Ji Tu didn't agree, they would definitely not let Ji Tu have an easy time.
"You guys are going too far. Even if I have to risk my life, I won't let you trample on my granddaughter!" Ji Tu wasn't a person who bullied the weak and feared the strong.
He shouted loudly and grabbed towards Liu Dong. He knew that only by controlling Liu Dong would he have a chance today.
Unexpectedly, Pang Jun was already prepared and instantly blocked in front of Liu Dong, kicking towards Ji Tu.
For a moment, the two High Rank Spirit Masters fought together.
At this time, Fu Xiangzhong and Zhu Honglin wouldn't be idle and immediately rushed into the battle circle.
Ji Tu couldn't do anything alone and was soon seriously injured. He was captured by Pang Jun and the others.
"Kill me if you have the guts, or I will definitely not let you guys go!" Ji Tu shouted angrily.
He never thought that Liu Dong would actually dare to take the charge of not killing each other and let others capture him.
He also knew that this matter definitely wouldn't be good.
Ji Beixin quickly found out that Ji Tu was captured.
Liu Dong didn't immediately use force on Ji Beixin, but very generously let Ji Beixin go back to her room to tidy up, and then come to the hall to bow to the heaven and earth to marry him.
… …
In the hall, Ji Tu had already been seriously injured by Pang Jun and the others, and was tied up tightly with a thousand year old rope so that he couldn't struggle.
However, just as they were patiently waiting for Ji Beixin to appear, they suddenly felt a powerful aura.
Liu Dong and the others looked at each other, and Liu Dong said, "Why don't we go take a look together?"
Pang Jun and the others nodded and walked towards Ji Beixin with Ji Beixin in custody.
At this time, Ling Xiao also appeared in front of them holding Ji Beixin's hand.
"Ling Xiao!" Two voices cried out at the same time.
One of the voices came from the tied up Ji Tu, while the other came from Liu Dong.
Ji Tu never thought that Ling Xiao would actually appear at this moment. He thought that Ling Xiao was already dead, and now he really hoped that Ling Xiao would have a way to save his granddaughter from this place.
Liu Dong didn't expect that Ling Xiao, who hadn't returned to the sect, would appear in the City Lord's Mansion. Furthermore, he was even holding the delicate hand of his future ninth concubine.
Pang Jun ran to his father's side from behind, pointed at Ling Xiao and shouted, "Master Liu, Father, this guy wants to take Little Sister Bei Xin away."
"Yes, I saw it." Pang Jun replied, but in his heart, he was wondering, "How could it be him? This is going to be bad."
Pang Jun and Zhu Honglin both recognized Ling Xiao. After all, the two of them were working under Medicine Peak, so they had a very deep impression of this direct disciple of the Peak Lord.
They didn't have any misgivings about taking down Ji Tu. After all, Ji Tu's position in the sect wasn't high, and he didn't have any backing. However, Ling Xiao was different. He was the disciple of the Medicine Peak's Peak Lord. As inner sect deacons, they had to be courteous to him!
"Quickly let go of Grandpa!" Ji Beixin cried out in distress as she looked at the injured Ji Tu.
"Ling Xiao, quickly take Bei Xin and leave!" Ji Tu shouted back.
Ling Xiao ignored Ji Tu's words and looked coldly at Liu Dong. "I didn't expect Eldest Senior Brother to be here. I wonder what crime City Lord Ji has committed to actually trouble Eldest Senior Brother to come and capture him?"
Ling Xiao also didn't expect that the "Lord Liu" that Ji Beixin mentioned would actually be this despicable Liu Dong.
It seemed like it was time to settle the grudge between them.
Back then, Liu Dong had bribed Lao Fanqing to assassinate him.
If it wasn't for that, Ling Xiao wouldn't have offended the Lao family and had to escape from Burning Ground City in such a sorry state.
Liu Dong came back to his senses and said to Ling Xiao in disdain, "Ling Xiao, don't call me Eldest Senior Brother. I don't have the qualifications to be your Eldest Senior Brother."
"Oh, when did Eldest Senior Brother become so humble?" Ling Xiao said with slight surprise.
Liu Dong laughed and said, "Don't you know that you're no longer a disciple of Medicine Peak?
That's why I, Liu Dong, don't have the qualifications to be your Eldest Senior Brother! "
"You're saying that I'm no longer a disciple of Medicine Peak?" Ling Xiao asked in a low voice.