The six people in the Hell City's City Lord's Mansion were, of course, Ling Xiao's three women, Feng Xianyun, Cai Xiayue, and Bai Yuxi, while the other three were Xuan Yao, Savage Leopard, and Mad Tooth.
Previously, Cai Ba Yue, Bai Yuxi, and Xuan Yao had all participated in the Imperial Ranking Competition. However, they had been eliminated during the small competition, while Ling Xiao and Ye Yunfeng had successfully advanced.
Thus, Ling Xiao and Xuan Yao had first discussed with each other, allowing Xuan Yao to first choose the territory to establish his power, and then let them go over to take care of everything. They would meet up after the Imperial Ranking Competition was over.
Xuan Yao had long since confirmed that Ling Xiao's starting point would be the Hell City.
All the mysteries of Hell City could be difficult for others, but Xuan Yao felt that it wouldn't be difficult for them, much less for Ling Xiao.
This was because Ling Xiao was the new generation's Holy Emperor, the master that Xuan Yao had assisted!
Therefore, Xuan Yao and the others had appeared here long ago. They had also occupied the City Lord's Mansion a step ahead of time and started to understand everything about Hell City, searching for the source of the inexplicable death here.
As long as the source of this death was not found, this prefecture would never become a truly lively city. At most, it would only be a passing station for mercenaries and passersby.
Now that they had the help of an expert like Mad Tooth, they had already found some clues. They only needed to wait for Ling Xiao's return to solve this problem.
However, it had been more than half a year since the end of the Imperial Ranking Competition, but Ling Xiao still hadn't come looking for them.
When Xuan Yao mentioned the news of Ling Xiao, Feng Xianyun, Cai Xiayue, and Bai Yuxi naturally wanted to know.
They had been separated for more than a year, and they were also very worried.
Xuan Yao lightly waved his white fan and said, "There's good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"
"Let's hear the bad news first!" The three girls said in unison, their faces filled with worry.
Xuan Yao pondered for a moment and said, "Young Master has obtained the honor of being the first Emperor. You should all know this news."
Everyone nodded and looked at Xuan Yao, waiting for him to continue.
"I've only recently received news that young master actually snatched the Golden Dragon Spear from the hands of a Gu family disciple in the Chaotic Abyss of War. It's said that he even killed a Gu family disciple. The Gu family has issued an Gu Kill Order, and they're preparing to have everyone in the Central Region kill young master," Xuan Yao said faintly.
"The Imperial List Struggle has always been a bloody path. Anyone who wants to seize the first Imperial Throne has to have a bit of killing intent. The Gu Family's people are just unlucky to have met Xiao Chen. How can the Gu Family's people be so shameless? They actually want to take revenge. If this is the case, who would dare to participate in the Imperial List Struggle in the future?" Cai Xia Yue said angrily.
Bai Yuxi chimed in from the side, "They're too much. Young Master usually doesn't cause trouble. It must be those people from the Gu Family who offended Young Master, which is why Young Master was forced to resist."
No matter what, Bai Yuxi would always stand on her young master's side. In her heart, her young master was the best person. How could her young master kill people so casually?
Xuan Yao said, "Any power will usually protect their own. What can we do to them?
What's more, the Golden Dragon Spear is said to be the Gu Family's sacred weapon, and it was taken away by Young Master. How could they not go crazy? "
At this time, Savage Leopard agreed from the side, "People from large powers are the most protective. Young Master's actions are undoubtedly slapping the Gu Family's face. It's reasonable for them to issue the Gu Kill Order, but …" I'm afraid it won't be easy for them to take Young Master's life! "
Savage Leopard had followed Ling Xiao for the longest time and knew that Ling Xiao had many trump cards. It wouldn't be easy for others to take his life unless an Emperor Stage powerhouse made a move!
Xuan Yao replied, "That's right, Young Master's life is tough. He's fine for the time being, but he's brought us a huge surprise!"
"What surprise?" The three girls asked impatiently.
"He actually represented the Alchemy Clan to participate in the Alchemy Alliance's Alchemy Competition, and he won first place and became a Grade Seven Alchemist. His current strength is already the same as Sister-in-law Yun's, a Mid-level Heavenly Venerable!" Xuan Yao said excitedly.
"How is this possible?" Mad Tooth, who hadn't spoken until now, said with a slightly incredulous expression.
When they separated from Ling Xiao, Ling Xiao was only a Mid-level Earthly Emperor. Mad Tooth was already surprised that he was able to enter the top 10 of the Minor Competition.
Mad Tooth had wanted to persuade Savage Leopard to leave Ling Xiao because he felt that Ling Xiao was too weak and wasn't worth following.
Later on, he stayed, and Ling Xiao only needed him to follow him for 10 years before returning him his freedom.
He didn't think too much about it. He had always planned to leave with Savage Leopard when the time was up. With his strength, even if he couldn't move unhindered in the Central Region, he could still become a giant or a hidden expert. Who would dare to cause trouble for him?
But Savage Leopard had been bitterly persuading Mad Tooth not to be impulsive, and only by following the Young Master could he go further.
He had never believed these words before, but now he somewhat believed them.
To be able to obtain the title of First Emperor at the age of 30 with the identity of a Mid-level Earthly Emperor had already made him feel that he had a whole new level of respect for him.
However, in the blink of an eye, he had actually advanced from Mid-level Earthly Emperor to Mid-level Heavenly Venerable. This strength was soaring like a rocket!
Not only that, but he had also gone to the Medicine Capital to participate in the Pill Competition and won first place, becoming a Tier 7 Alchemist.
This really shocked him to the core!
With Ling Xiao's identity, he had already become a distinguished guest of all the forces.
At this rate of development, it was only a matter of time before Ling Xiao became an Emperor or a Saint. At that time, he might even become a Saint Alchemist and be watched by everyone.
If that really happened, would he, a Saint, still have any value in the eyes of others?
"To Young Master, nothing is impossible!" Bai Yuxi was the first to say firmly.
Savage Leopard also nodded his head and said, "Young Master is already a Tier 6 Alchemist. Now that his strength has increased, becoming a Tier 7 Alchemist is within expectations."
"Did Xiao not come back because he went to participate in this Pill Competition?" Feng Xianyun asked indifferently.
Xuan Yao nodded and said, "That's right. This Pill Competition ended three months ago. I believe it won't be long before Young Master returns."
Hearing this, the three women's expressions clearly became joyful.
Cai Xiayue even held Feng Xianyun's hand and said, "Little Sister Yun, this is great. Xiao has returned!"
Feng Xianyun nodded, her face already filled with anticipation, and Bai Yuxi, who was at the side, could not hide her joy.
… ….
In the blink of an eye, another month had passed. Ye Yunfeng, Gu Jiaojiao, Liu Qun, Li Xue, Bing Ruoshui, Yao Qingmin, and the others had finally arrived at Hell City.
Currently, there was no special transmission array in Hell City. They had arrived at the nearest city after grinding bricks in the Medicine Capital before rushing here at full speed.
"Is this the Hell City?
Why does it look so dilapidated? "Yao Qingmin said in disbelief as she wrinkled her nose when she saw the Hell City from afar.
The Hell City had been fighting all year round, and killing people for their goods was not uncommon. Therefore, the surrounding defensive walls were also damaged, and it looked like a city that had been plundered. It looked so dilapidated.
Hell City is also known as the City of Death. There are mercenaries or Roving Bandits stationed here all year round, and fights happen from time to time. It's normal for it to decline, but I don't know why Young Master chose to start his business here. The previous City Lords here all … "Very short-lived!" Liu Qun said with a frown.
He didn't understand why Ling Xiao chose to establish his power here. He heard from Ye Yunfeng that it should be the suggestion of that "Military Advisor", and he couldn't help but suspect the intentions of that "Military Advisor".
However, he didn't come into contact with that "Military Advisor", so he didn't dare to be sure of his thoughts. He could only pay more attention in his heart.
"That's right, why did Young Master Ling choose this place?" Li Xue also opened her mouth and asked doubtfully.
She had long heard of the "fierce reputation" of the Hell City, and her heart was filled with deep confusion.
Ye Yunfeng replied, "The Military Advisor has already told us about this place. Boss didn't want to come here at first, but in the end, he chose to believe in the Military Advisor's words because the Military Advisor's words are very accurate. He believes that Boss will definitely be able to solve the problem here, and we all believe that Boss will be able to do it."
When Ye Yunfeng said this, there was even a hint of worship on his face.
Before the Imperial Rankings Tournament, the Military Advisor had said that he would have a fortuitous encounter in the Imperial Rankings Tournament that could solve the hidden dangers of the Ye Family's Spirit Ascension Art. In the end, it really came true, so he had a lot of trust in the Military Advisor.
Everyone didn't say anything more and directly walked into the city.
When they walked in front of the city gate, two burly men who were sleeping on the ground jumped up and said with disdain, "If you want to enter the city, you have to pay the entrance fee first!"
After they finished speaking, they looked at Li Xue, Bing Ruoshui, Yao Qingmin, and Gu Jiaojiao.
"What a beautiful girl. Boss, we've struck it rich!" One of the men with a scar on his face licked his lips and exclaimed.
The other bald man rubbed his bald head and said with a smile, "Not bad, not inferior to the three City Lord's wives. We're lucky today!"
Ye Yunfeng and the others all frowned, their eyes revealing disgust towards the two of them.
Yao Qingmin couldn't help but scold, "You two ugly freaks, why don't you piss and look at yourself? You dare to have any ideas about this lady? Even if you die, you won't know how to write it!"
"Hehe, smelly girl, although I am a little ugly, I will definitely make you feel good when I fuck you. The four of you can stay, the men can scram!" The knife-scarred man touched his chin and said narcissistically.
"You're courting death!"
Ye Yunfeng frowned, his body moving towards the two of them, and two golden fists smashed towards them.
"You refuse a toast, only to drink a forfeit!"
A fierce glint flashed in the scarred man's eyes. A sawtooth broadsword instantly appeared in his hand, and a saber light blasted towards Ye Yunfeng.
Previously, the scarred man seemed to only have the strength of a peak Earth Emperor, but now that he had broken through, he had the strength of a mid-level Heavenly Venerable. These two had also hidden their strength well!
Ye Yunfeng was also shocked by his opponent's sudden increase in strength. However, he was also a Combat Emperor who had killed his way through the Imperial List Tournament. Furthermore, he had obtained a secret technique that could increase his combat strength by five times. His full strength was unleashed.
The fist and the saber collided, and an intense explosion sounded.