Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

"I never expected such a thing to happen; it's beyond my imagination. You've done so much for us; I don't know how to thank you enough."

Yang Ling seemed to be deep in thought, then suddenly said, "I think that as the head of the family, you should take good care of things within the clan. We can't let just anyone hold a high position. Talent should be selected based on ability, not on the power behind them."

“We need to find a way to prevent everyone from taking the power behind them too seriously, and we also need to prevent them from becoming too arrogant, otherwise it will affect their future mental development.”

Yang Ling could tell that some of the disciples in the family were undisciplined, and some even bullied others because they had some strength.

If things continue like this, the Chen family will inevitably decline sooner or later. After listening, the patriarch nodded, agreeing with Yang Ling's reasoning.

"Don't worry, I just got back recently. I will definitely follow through on what you said and will never let them do such a thing again. You can rest assured," he reassured Yang Ling.

Yang Ling could tell that the patriarch was sensible. However, the internal situation of the family could not be explained in just a few words.

Just as Yang Ling was still pondering, Qin Xiaoxiao walked in from outside, glanced at Yang Ling, and remained calm.

"You're back so soon? I thought you'd be away for months or even half a year. I didn't expect you to be here."

"Lately, I've had this inexplicable feeling, like something is pulling at me, making me feel a little uncomfortable." Yang Ling coughed, unsure how to explain it to her.

Should I tell her that I am a pawn of the female head of the family?

The female head of the family is merely using him to create a new future on the day of the Blood Moon. At that time, he may not even be able to save his life.

"What's wrong with you? The way you're looking at me is weird, like you're looking at a stranger. Did you notice something when you went out? Or are you hiding something from me?" Qin Xiaoxiao asked directly. Yang Ling quickly waved his hand, inwardly sighing: This guy's mind is as sharp as ever.

For several days in a row, Yang Ling hardly stopped for a moment, immersing himself in cultivation.

He deliberately suppressed his cultivation level during cultivation, preventing his cultivation from improving too rapidly.

Before achieving absolute power, one must proceed steadily and lay a solid foundation; only in this way can one continuously grow stronger.

Every step of his cultivation was meticulously planned by Yang Ling.

That day, Yang Ling was concentrating on his cultivation when he suddenly heard a telepathic message.

"Young Master Yang, we are from the family that participated in the last competition. We presented you with a treasure ship last time. If it were just a trivial matter, we would not dare to bother you so easily. But this matter concerns the survival of our family, and we hope that Young Master Yang will lend a helping hand!" The voice was extremely urgent, and Yang Ling could truly feel the other party's anxiety.

He thought to himself, that family had indeed helped him in the past, and he owed them a favor. Now that they were in trouble, how could he not lend a hand?
After some thought, Yang Ling decided to go there himself.

Ying Zheng was busy cultivating every day, and the old man dared not accompany him out.

At this moment, Yang Ling had no one else available and had to go alone.

Yang Ling has broken through several realms in succession, and is only a step away from the next realm. With his current strength, as long as he doesn't encounter an opponent who is too powerful, they will basically not pose a threat to him. Yang Ling's figure flashed, and he sped towards his destination.

With his help, the family's strength increased daily, saving them a lot of trouble. The treasure ships frequently traveled back and forth, making things much more convenient. However, as the terrain gradually expanded, Yang Ling had to increase his speed to finally arrive in time.

Upon arrival, Yang Ling immediately sensed an eerie atmosphere in the air. A large group of people were gathered together, seemingly talking in hushed tones. Yang Ling took the initiative and randomly grabbed one of them to ask a question.

"I've heard that something happened here. I wonder if you know anything about it, sir?"

The man was initially impatient, but his attitude immediately changed after seeing Yang Ling's strength.

"If you're asking about this, I do know a little about it. The Wang family used to be a top-tier family. If you're asking who they offended, it's naturally those guys from the Li Clan. Some time ago, the Wang family obtained a spiritual herb, but they were ambushed and killed by the Li Clan on the way!"

"The spirit herb was stolen, so naturally the Wang family patriarch went to demand an explanation, only to be driven away in a sorry state!" Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Yang Ling's eyes. He had long heard of the Power Clan, but he hadn't expected them to be so arrogant and domineering, so disdainful of everyone. The Wang family was, after all, a powerful clan, yet the Power Clan completely disregarded them, even driving away the Wang family members who came to demand an explanation. It was truly outrageous. Even if the spirit herb was extremely precious, it shouldn't have allowed them to act so recklessly; there must be more to the story.

Yang Ling pondered to himself, then bid farewell to the other party and headed towards the Wang family.

The Wang family was furious. This incident was a great disgrace to them. Although they were not as powerful as the Li Clan, they still had some resources, and the Li Clan deserved an explanation.

"The Li Clan doesn't take our Wang Family seriously at all; this is a blatant insult to us!"

"Exactly! If word gets out, how will the Wang family ever have any face left? Let's just go and kill them, what are we afraid of!"

"That's right, we must charge in and not let this go!"

Everyone chimed in, eager to storm the Li Clan and seek justice for the Wang family.

The patriarch sat in a chair, his face ashen, his body severely injured. Even after taking medicine, he was barely clinging to life. He coughed violently, his body trembling, yet he still spoke calmly:

"Don't let them provoke you. They kicked me out just as an excuse to deal with us. If we don't stay calm now, we'll fall into their trap!"

“That pill may have some value, but it shouldn’t have driven them to such madness. The Power Clan is ambitious, and they’ve already suppressed most of the smaller families around them!” The patriarch calmly analyzed, while the others exchanged bewildered glances.

"Patriarch, are we just going to let this go? If this matter becomes public knowledge, the reputation of our Wang family will be ruined!"

“That’s right. We are a respectable family. How can we maintain our standing after such news gets out?”

"Although we have always had dealings with the Power Clan, they have never taken us seriously!" The patriarch smirked and calmly withdrew his gaze.

"To be honest, we are indeed no match for the Power Clan; they are far too strong. If we fight them head-on, we will gain no advantage, unless..." The patriarch deliberately paused, and everyone listened intently, their emotions running high. The patriarch's words concerned the survival of the clan, and they dared not be the slightest bit negligent. The patriarch sighed; the Power Clan wouldn't care about their lives.

"I have already sent a message to Young Master Yang, and he will definitely help us!" The First Elder was somewhat dissatisfied.

"Patriarch, what time is it? How can you still be so confused? How could Young Master Yang possibly help our family? He has no ability whatsoever!"

"We have no other choice now, and I believe Young Master Yang will help us. I'll use my last bit of strength to send him a message; he will definitely make a move!" the patriarch said, each word deliberate, using his last breath. He knew the Li Clan's intentions perfectly well; they wanted to use this opportunity to annex the Wang family in one fell swoop and seize the family's most precious treasure. Their family possessed a powerful medicinal cauldron, left behind by an elder. Over the years, it had come to his aid by chance. Pills refined from this cauldron would have significantly enhanced potency. It was precisely because of this cauldron's unique properties that the Li Clan wanted to seize it.

He thought he had kept it well hidden, but he hadn't expected the Power Clan to find out. Ultimately, the Power Clan was after their family's treasure. The Grand Elder remained dissatisfied.

"Patriarch, let's think about our own situation. Besides, our clan is so weak now, why would Young Master Yang help us? We have nothing to offer him, and what if he doesn't help us?" The Li Clan was a force to be reckoned with, on par with other powerful clans. The Grand Elder didn't believe Yang Ling would offend such a powerful clan for their sake. Just then, a commotion arose outside.

Everyone instinctively looked up, only to be surprised to see members of the Power Clan. These were all powerful members of the Power Clan. A sinister glint flashed in the Grand Elder's eyes.

"You actually dare to come here!"

"Do you really think our Wang family is a pushover, someone you can bully at will?!"

He yelled and roared at the top of his lungs.

"Don't think that the Wang family is afraid of you!"

The person standing above had a slight upturn at the corners of their mouth, with a hint of mockery in their smile.

This person is a male, with extraordinary strength, and is a top-tier expert.

He said in an icy tone:

"Even now, you still can't see your own predicament. Do you really think you've managed to hold on until now because you're strong enough? It's just that our Power Clan is too soft-hearted and has let you off the hook."

"Stop wasting time talking to them, just make them hand over the stuff!"

The other person, with a disdainful look, urged loudly.

His words instantly enraged the Wang family. The Wang family patriarch had been severely injured, yet they remained so arrogant and defiant.

"I'll say it one more time: if your patriarch doesn't want to come out, then hand over the goods!"

"Otherwise, we will definitely not let you off easily!"

"And I will wipe out your entire Wang family!" His words were full of threat, his eyes scanning the surroundings fiercely. Yang Ling had just arrived when he witnessed this scene, and he blurted out:
"I never expected that you lackeys from such powerful families would be so arrogant. What a show of power you have!"

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone instinctively looked up. Someone actually dared to provoke them; it was utterly arrogant. After all, the Li Clan was invincible in this area, and no matter how powerful the Wang family was, they were nothing more than stepping stones in their eyes. They never expected that someone would actually be so fearless as to stand up and mock them.

"who?"

"Get out here right now! How dare you speak ill of our Power Clan?"

When they recognized Yang Ling, they were all slightly taken aback. They had heard of Yang Ling before, after all, he was extremely powerful.

"Oh it's you!"

"Young Master Yang, you'd better not interfere in our affairs. If you insist on interfering, we must advise you: don't lose your life!" They were somewhat agitated upon seeing Yang Ling. However, the Grand Elder simply did not believe that Yang Ling could help them. In his view, Yang Ling was just a greenhorn, and for him to fight against a powerful family like the Power Clan was simply wishful thinking.

Yang Ling crossed his arms over his chest, and couldn't help but smile.

"Originally, you had no grudge against me. Unfortunately, the Wang family helped me before, so I have to repay that favor. If you try to take advantage of them, then you are making an enemy of me. You had better leave immediately today!"

"Otherwise, I will make sure you all perish here! Even if your patriarch stands before me, I will show no mercy!" Yang Ling said confidently. The First Elder was shocked by Yang Ling's words. Was Yang Ling courting death? Before them stood powerful experts; how could he possibly defeat so many on his own?
"Your strength is indeed impressive, and we've heard of your reputation. But the gap in cultivation level isn't something you can easily bridge. Do you think you can withstand me?" the member of the Power Clan said, enunciating each word clearly. Yang Ling stood with his hands behind his back, his aura far surpassing theirs, inspiring both fear and admiration in those who saw him. White light flickered around Yang Ling, and most importantly, a strange aura emanated from him.

Thinking of this, the boy smiled and thought that perhaps he was overthinking it. No matter how strong Yang Ling was, how strong could he be?
"What are you waiting for? Attack! Since he's willingly throwing his life away, kill him and show everyone that the Power Clan is not to be trifled with!"

One of them quickly stepped forward, a smile on his face, and rushed towards Yang Ling, confident he could kill him in just a few moves. Yang Ling, however, merely shrugged, completely ignoring him. The man's steps were unsteady, his foundation clearly unstable; he was likely relying on elixirs to enhance his strength.

Therefore, Yang Ling naturally didn't take him seriously. The man roared and slammed his fist towards Yang Ling. Everyone else who saw this took a step back.

The Wang family patriarch stepped out from the crowd, his gaze towards Yang Ling changing. He hadn't expected Yang Ling to actually be willing to help the Wang family fight against the Power Clan, which greatly surprised him. The First Elder approached the patriarch.

"This kid's strength is clearly inferior to the opponent's. Can he really handle it? Should I intervene if necessary?"

The patriarch waved his hand, for some reason, he simply believed in Yang Ling.

"Is that all the strength you've got? You're too weak. Your punches are so soft and weak, they don't look that powerful at all!" Yang Ling met the attack head-on. He seemed unremarkable, but the power he exuded was extremely strong. This punch would be difficult for even the strongest person to withstand. The two collided, and the power that erupted from it amazed everyone.

They were all shocked by what they saw. How did Yang Ling do that? They had never seen such a powerful physique, such an aura… their opponent might not be a match for Yang Ling. (End of Chapter)