Wind Cloud City, the outer courtyard of the City Lord's Mansion was in a mess. The outer courtyard to the front of the gate was completely destroyed. Many corpses were strewn all over the place, making people feel as if they had been massacred.
This was the first time the City Lord's Mansion was attacked like this, and they paid a huge price.
A Mystic Thearch, a dozen Heavenly Venerables, and many Earth Sovereign and King-Ranked guards in exchange for two Mystic Thearchs. This price was worth it.
Leng Zheng and Guan Chang were not dead, but they were seriously injured. It seemed that Granny Mingfeng thought that they were from the Black Demon Sect and did not kill them completely!
Ling Xiao comforted the people in the mansion and immediately asked someone to help Leng Zheng and Guan Chang to heal their injuries. Zu Yuanxiu and Geng Hong became the sacrificial lambs.
Ling Xiao revealed an incomparably excited light, like a wolf seeing a sheep. That greedy look was really wretched.
Those who did not know would think that he was a pervert who ate both men and women!
Of course, Ling Xiao could not be interested in men. He was interested in controlling these two experts for his own use.
Sha Tian, Sha Tian, I will take in as many people as you come. When I kill your base camp, I will let you know how powerful I am! Ling Xiao thought in his heart.
He could not help but imagine how great it would be to take all the experts of Sha Tian for his own use.
Palace Lord Sha Tian knew what Ling Xiao was thinking now. He was afraid that he was so angry that he would vomit a few mouthfuls of blood.
The experts that his family had accumulated over the years had actually been selected by someone else. What was the difference between this and stealing his position as the Palace Lord?
Ling Xiao took advantage of the fact that Zu Yuanxiu and Geng Hong were seriously injured and immediately cast a high-level spiritual curse on them to heal their injuries.
Mad Tooth chased after Granny Mingfeng and returned after half a day.
When he saw Mad Tooth return with Granny Mingfeng, Ling Xiao was shocked.
"Mad Tooth, what happened to you?
Did they set up an ambush? "Ling Xiao looked at the injured Mad Tooth and asked.
Mad Tooth spoke with a slightly embarrassed expression, "Although this woman's strength is only at the Half-Saint Realm, her strength is very strong, and she even had the help of a peak 7th rank spirit beast. Fortunately … she didn't escape from the palm of my hand!"
Mad Tooth did not expect Granny Mingfeng to let her protective spirit beast explode its beast core in order to escape. He was almost killed. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, or his injuries would be more serious than now.
Ling Xiao did not ask any more questions. Instead, he had Mad Tooth stand guard at the side and completely seal Granny Netherwind's power. Then, he cast an Advanced Soul Curse on Granny Netherwind.
Of course, the soul power of a half-saint was not to be trifled with. Although she was heavily injured, her soul power was far stronger than anyone else's. It took a lot of effort for Ling Xiao to completely suppress her.
Afterwards, Ling Xiao let out a long sigh of relief. He seemed extremely exhausted, as if he had just gone through a great battle.
Mad Tooth also knew that Ling Xiao had an incredible secret method to control people, but seeing Ling Xiao like this with his own eyes still surprised him.
Just now, he had clearly felt Ling Xiao's vast and boundless Spiritual Energy fluctuations, which seemed to be much stronger than his own Saint's Spiritual Energy.
"Could it be that Young Master is really a descendant of the Soul Race?" Mad Tooth thought doubtfully.
Ling Xiao did not know what Mad Tooth was thinking, nor did he want to care so much. Now that there were three more super masters, he was in a good mood.
While he arranged for people to treat the three people, he went to find Han Kai.
Han Kai was in the innermost courtyard of the City Lord's Mansion. The courtyard was quiet and secluded, with a hint of loneliness and elegance.
As an expert who had reached the peak of the Central Territory, he already had the feeling of a lonely master.
As soon as Ling Xiao arrived, the door to the pavilion opened by itself.
Ling Xiao bowed respectfully and said, "Elder Han, I'm here!"
Back then, Han Kai had accompanied him here from the Medicine Capital not as a servant, so Ling Xiao did not dare to use his status as the City Lord to pressure him. Instead, he treated Han Kai as a junior.
"Mm, have a seat," Han Kai responded softly. He then immediately went straight to the point, "Do you remember our agreement?"
Ling Xiao knew what Han Kai was talking about and immediately nodded, "Of course I do. Elder Han, don't worry. Once everything is ready, I plan to establish another branch of the Medicine Sect so that you can restore the Medicine Sect's former glory!"
Ling Xiao had previously promised Han Kai that he would help him rebuild the Medicine Sect. Now that the time was ripe, there was no reason for him to delay this matter any longer when Han Kai brought it up.
Unexpectedly, Han Kai changed his mind and said, "If it was only for the sake of rebuilding the Medicine Sect, I would not have left the Medicine Sect with you. The Medicine Sect's legacy cannot be broken!"
He paused for a moment before he continued, "I don't think there's a need to rebuild the Medicine Sect. Once your branch is completed, you will certainly need to divide it into different administrative areas. When that time comes, you can just establish another Medicine Peak. You can then announce to the world that the Medicine Sect and your branch are one."
When Ling Xiao heard this, his expression froze for a moment before he exclaimed happily, "Then let's do as Elder Han says!"
If he had followed Han Kai's original plan and helped him rebuild his branch, it would have taken a lot of effort. Han Kai's new suggestion was naturally more to his liking.
Han Kai's decision also meant that he had decided to merge with his own branch. With such a peerless master overseeing things, Ling Xiao felt much more at ease.
Actually, Ling Xiao did not know that Han Kai had his own selfish motives in this decision.
Back then, the reason why he had followed Ling Xiao out was because he wanted to rebuild the Medicine Sect.
However, why did he choose to accompany Ling Xiao out?
Based on his strength as a high-level Saint and his identity as a Saint Alchemist, it would be a piece of cake for him to rebuild the Medicine Sect.
Han Kai naturally had his own thoughts. He had once placed his hopes on the Medicine Sect and the Pill Sect to help him rebuild the Medicine Sect. However, the Medicine Sect and the Pill Sect had always been half-hearted and did not take it to heart.
Han Kai's personality was aloof from worldly affairs, but that did not mean that he did not know anything. He had never established his own sect, but he had secretly built up his own huge network of forces.
Even the Medicine Sect and the Pill Sect did not know about these forces.
Don't forget, he was the supreme supervising elder of the Pill Alliance. All the allies and members of the Pill Alliance, which one of them did not respect him?
Originally, he had wanted to extract those forces, but he would definitely encounter quite a bit of resistance. Therefore, he did not act rashly for the time being.
The reason why he had chosen to accompany Ling Xiao out was because Ling Xiao had obtained a pill refinement technique that was one of the Medicine Sect's inheritances.
He was also very optimistic about Ling Xiao's growth. Initially, he had planned to make Ling Xiao the Medicine Sect's new Sect Leader.
However, Ling Xiao had his own plans. Furthermore, Ling Xiao was the legendary disciple of the Demonic Emperor. Hence, he had given up on this idea.
After witnessing Ling Xiao's various accomplishments over the past two to three years, he had reconsidered.
He felt that perhaps the Medicine Sect had become a thing of the past. As long as the Medicine Sect's inheritance was not broken, it was not impossible for them to change to another method of survival.
Now, he had seen Ling Xiao's potential. As long as Ling Xiao did not die, he might become a legend in the Central Region in the future. He might even become an existence that could stand shoulder to shoulder with a force like the Spiritual Martial Court.
Furthermore, if the Medicine Sect's inheritance could be passed down in such a force, he would feel extremely gratified.
This was also the reason why he had changed his initial loyalty.
It could be said that he had placed all his bets on Ling Xiao.
"By the way, I've heard that you're planning to make a move against Sha Tian and the Gu Family?" Han Kai changed the topic.
Ling Xiao nodded, "That's right. They've tried to take my life time and time again. If I don't teach them a lesson, they might think that I'm a pushover!"
As Ling Xiao spoke, his eyes flashed with a thick murderous intent.
"Kid, don't be so impulsive. You'll be at a disadvantage right before your eyes!" Han Kai said faintly.
Ling Xiao gently raised an eyebrow, "Old Man Han, why do you say that?
Could it be that you think that we're not strong enough to destroy them? "
Han Kai replied, "These two forces are ancient forces that have existed for a very long time. The reason why they've been able to stand tall until now without declining is because they must have some sort of great power. Based on the number of troops you have, it might not be enough. I know that you, kid, have many things to rely on but... It's better to be safe than sorry!"
Once he had said his piece, Han Kai did not say anything else and immediately closed his eyes. His actions were a clear indication that he was asking Gu Ruoyun to leave.
Ling Xiao could only rise to his feet and walk out of Han Kai's room as his mind pondered over the meaning behind Han Kai's words.
Han Kai's words were obviously advising Gu Ruoyun against starting a war with Sha Tian and the Gu Family for the time being. Based on what he was saying, these two great forces must have many powerful people to rely on. Han Kai did not think that Gu Ruoyun's declaration of war would work.
Ling Xiao recalled everything that had happened in the Medicine Order.
The Medicine Order had been overseen by the Five Saint Stage cultivators. When Gu Ruoyun had managed to escape, they had not summoned their protective spiritual beasts. That was why Gu Ruoyun had been able to escape so easily.
Now that he thought about it, Gu Ruoyun felt that the Medicine Order had done so because they did not want to fight to the death with him.
Although Sha Tian and the Gu Family were not as powerful as the Medicine Order, it did not mean that they did not have more powerful existences. If Gu Ruoyun really forced them into a corner, they would be driven to desperate measures and perish together with Gu Ruoyun. That would not be worth it.
Furthermore, after witnessing the Eighth Grade Thunder Snake that the Gu Family had summoned and the Half Saint expert that Sha Tian had sent, Gu Ruoyun had witnessed how powerful the two forces were.
Now that the prodigal had left, the free expert, the Earthly Flaming Tiger, had also left. The only peerless experts that Gu Ruoyun could rely on were Mad Tooth and the Dragon Lady.
Han Kai was only overseeing Ling Xiao's forces. He would not make a move unless it was absolutely necessary. Han Kai had told Ling Xiao about this back then.
"Perhaps I've thought of things too simply!" Ling Xiao sighed heavily in his heart after he left Han Kai's house.
Then, he resolutely said to himself, "Then I'll let them go for now. The day I become an Emperor Stage cultivator will be the day they are eliminated from the Central Region!"
Ling Xiao made a new decision in his heart. His battle with Sha Tian's organization and the Gu Family was postponed once again.
After that, Ling Xiao ordered people to build a space with all their might. The Proud Smiling Palace was finally going to be announced to everyone in the Central Region!