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

"Alright, if you guys still want to fight, that's fine; if you don't want to fight, that's fine too!"

"In short, whether we fight or not is entirely up to you, but whether we survive is another matter!" Yang Ling's words made them realize he was telling the truth. Besides, having witnessed Yang Ling's strength before, how could they dare disobey him now, unless they were suicidal?

They are still wondering how they will survive if Yang Ling comes after them.

"I'll say it again: I'm giving you one chance to escape, but if you don't want that chance, you'll die by my hand. I won't let any threatening person get away with it!" As Yang Ling finished speaking, they trembled all over, and the way they looked at Yang Ling changed. They had witnessed Yang Ling fight against so many people alone, without flinching at all from beginning to end.

Moreover, Yang Ling seemed completely unaffected, remaining silent even after being hit. This guy was simply too extraordinary, a complete prodigy. Before, they could still laugh, but now they couldn't.

Back then, Yang Ling disregarded everyone, and all rules were broken in his presence. He was capable of anything; if they couldn't escape, what were they doing here? While the other family heads were still locked in fierce combat, the female family head stopped. She had sensed everything Yang Ling had done, but she remained silent, letting him do as he pleased.

The family heads were surprised to lose; it was completely different from what they had expected.

"Why did our disciple lose? Our disciple is quite strong, how could he possibly lose!" Their faces were full of confusion. No matter how strong Yang Ling was, it couldn't be possible. Moreover, the situation outside was very bad for them. If they continued to fight, there would probably be very few left. They suppressed their anger and looked at the female family head.

"Madam, we will still settle this score with you. By helping Yang Ling, you've destined yourself to be our enemy. As for the others, we won't let them off the hook either!"

"If you still want to fight, I'm happy to oblige. Besides, it's not like we can't fight if you want to!"

"Now let's see what you think!"

Upon hearing what the female head of the family said...

He was so angry that he gritted his teeth, his face as gloomy as the sky before a storm, which was extremely frightening.

They all knew in their hearts that they could not continue fighting, otherwise, the entire family would be destroyed.

"Don't be too happy yet, we'll remember this debt!"

After saying that, he turned and left. The female head of the family quickly followed; she had never intended to let them go.

After all, if they were to return, the consequences would be unimaginable, and there would certainly be heavy casualties.

At this moment, he wished he could kill Yang Ling immediately; his anger was burning and uncontrollable.

Seeing this scene before him, he never expected the losses to be so severe.

A group of disciples died at Yang Ling's hands, and the other disciples rushed forward upon seeing this.

"Homeowner!"

"Yang Ling, you are utterly audacious! I swear I will not rest until I avenge this!" He trembled, his rage uncontrollable. The female patriarch followed closely behind, her gaze fixed on him.

If he dares to make any rash moves, the female head of the family will definitely take action without hesitation.

The man took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

"We will retreat, but we will never forget this humiliation. Next time, we will take your lives!" With that, he led the remaining men onto the treasure ship and departed.

Even if he was furious inside, he couldn't show it.

Seeing this, the others sighed helplessly, realizing they had underestimated the other side.

Even after they left, the way everyone looked at Yang Ling changed. Yang Ling's strength far exceeded their expectations.

The crowd watching from afar, who had hoped to take advantage of the situation, did not expect that the families were no match for them. After holding out for a while, they actually gave up.

This also shows that their strength has reached a terrifying level.

"We're just here to watch the fun since we have nothing better to do!"

"Yes, we're leaving now!" With that, they hurriedly departed without looking back. Yang Ling, however, remained remarkably calm; he had important matters to attend to.

As his cultivation level improved, Yang Ling gradually discovered his own path.

After giving a few instructions to the group, he returned to Yinsha Sect.

The moment Feng Xueyuan saw Yang Ling, she praised him without reservation.

"You're really strong, I believe in you!"

Yang Ling waved his hand, indicating that there was no need for that.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

A figure quietly appeared beside Huo Zun, his expression calm. The person was the elder of the Qin family.

"I was just a hair's breadth away from killing him!"

"If he hadn't been so strong, and if someone hadn't interfered, he would definitely be dead by my hand!"

"With your abilities, Elder, you'll surely be able to take care of him! He's not much worse than you!" Huo Zun flattered. The Qin family elder patted him on the shoulder and said:
"Although I didn't manage to kill him this time, I will definitely take care of him for you in the grand competition a few months from now!" The Qin family elder's presence here was actually against the rules, but he didn't make a move from beginning to end, as it would have been noticed if he had. The reason he stayed here was to see just how strong Yang Ling was; he was certain that Yang Ling's strength was extraordinary.

"Elder, I heard he repelled several families. Is that true? If he has the female patriarch helping him, then killing him will be extremely difficult for us!" Huo Zun said, enunciating each word clearly. He didn't want to follow in Yan Lin's footsteps. The scene of Yan Lin's tragic death was still lingering in his mind.

"That's because many powerful people helped him; otherwise, how could he have escaped successfully? Don't worry, I've already contacted the Qin family, and they'll come to help you in a while!" The Qin family elder paused deliberately.

"Don't worry, if you're dealing with Yang Ling, I'll definitely help you. Besides, I have a way to get you into the Qin family and become an inner disciple!" Hearing this, Huo Zun's eyes lit up. The Qin family, as the head of several major families, was incredibly powerful, far stronger than the Huo and Yan families, and received far more resources. If he could seize this opportunity, he could enter the Qin family.

"Don't worry, I will definitely take care of him. So what if he manages to escape this time? I will take care of him in front of many people!" Huo Zun said confidently.

Yang Ling followed Feng Xueyuan to the main hall. Upon seeing Yang Ling, the old man finally felt relieved.

"I'm so glad you're all alright. I was worried something might have happened to you!" He knew Yang Ling had gone back for some business, but he hadn't expected to wait for several days without seeing her return. Now that he saw Yang Ling was safe, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Old man, I'll help you with what I promised! Besides, the time is almost up!" Yang Ling said, word by word.

"You're right, but before that, I can give you a big gift!"

"However, I heard that you dealt with the Yan family. They have no shame and dare not come to settle scores with me, but they will definitely hold a grudge. Yan Xuan, the youngest son of the Yan family, will not let you off the hook, so you must be careful!" The old man looked at Yang Ling, waiting for him to make a decision. At that time, the burden of the entire sect would fall on Yang Ling's shoulders, and he was afraid that Yang Ling would not be able to handle it.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of them in the ring!" Yang Ling said seriously. Last time he dealt with them effortlessly, and next time he would crush them with brute force.

The old man nodded; he had indeed not misjudged the person.

"Then come with me!" Yang Ling followed the old man to the sect's forbidden area. He had long wanted to enter this forbidden area. The old man stood there with his hands behind his back, sighing. This was the sect's back mountain; the open space contained only a circular platform and a few statues, appearing quite desolate. However, upon closer inspection, a faint crack could be seen in the void, indicating that an array had been set up here, which could only be broken through with force.

Ordinary disciples would not easily step into this place.

"It can only be entered through special means, and I don't really know the specifics inside. If you go in and explore, you'll make some discoveries after a while, but there are also many opportunities inside."

"It's a pity my methods can't last long; they'll probably consume a lot of energy, so this place isn't opened often!" the old man sighed. Sects near secret realms have also had many fortuitous encounters, gaining access to different cultivation techniques and becoming much stronger.

"Go in quickly, this is the only fortune I can give you. I hope you'll gain a lot after you go in!" The old man's lips curled up, and with a flick of his hand, Yang Ling's eyes lit up. The old man's strength was extraordinary; he could break the formation with a mere flick of his wrist.

"Go inside quickly. Oh, by the way, I've placed a restriction on you. You'll be sent out when the time is up!"

"Then thank you very much, senior!" Yang Ling couldn't help but smile as he walked inside. When Yang Ling opened his eyes, the surrounding scenery changed rapidly. He arrived at a dilapidated place, surrounded by a wasteland.

I never expected this place to be such a hidden paradise. Where exactly is what the Evil Cloud Saint wants?

He was filled with helplessness and let out a long sigh.

Left with no other option, I could only ask the question in my mind.

"Old man, where exactly is the thing you asked me to find hidden? Does that demonic bone really exist? You're not just kidding me, are you?" He thought to himself, if even Feng Xueyuan couldn't sense the location of that thing, then searching aimlessly on his own would definitely be a waste of time.

"Just a short distance ahead of you, go straight for eight hundred meters!" the remnant soul of the female patriarch replied. Upon hearing this, Yang Ling's feet seemed to fly, and he quickly ran towards the distance, arriving at a certain place in no time.

Unexpectedly, he found himself in front of a river. Without hesitation, Yang Ling plunged in, and as soon as he entered the water, he sensed that the river's aura was very strange. Swimming further in, he discovered a cave hidden at the bottom of the river, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"The item is inside the cave. Your aura is unique, and your physique is strong; you can reach it with your bare hands," the remnant soul of the female patriarch said, enunciating each word clearly. Yang Ling nodded slightly, feeling an inexplicable aura spreading around him, which invigorated him.

Sure enough, he spotted a remnant of a demonic bone, and upon closer inspection, it was intact. He frowned slightly, took a deep breath, and reached out to pick it up. The next second, a strange phenomenon occurred. He mustered all his strength and, in one swift motion, stored the demonic bone into his storage ring.

"Old man, I've already gotten one for you, so you can rest assured. Next, I'll do my best to collect other materials to help you rebuild your physical body!" The female patriarch nodded in satisfaction, feeling that she hadn't taught Yang Ling her skills in vain. After finishing these tasks, Yang Ling turned and left.

Over the next few days, Yang Ling searched the area for treasures, but most of what he found were ordinary items, completely useless, so he didn't take them. However, the area was rich in spiritual energy and filled with vitality, making it a good place for cultivation.

So he found a secluded spot, sat cross-legged, and began to meditate and cultivate.

Meanwhile, a dramatic change was taking place in the outside world. The sect leader roared in fury, his eyes filled with murderous intent. Most of the disciples he had sent out had met untimely deaths, and even those who had managed to escape were dejected and listless. It turned out that those disciples had been killed by a joint operation of other families—a truly shocking situation.

Upon learning this news, the sect leader was eager to take immediate action to retaliate. However, he knew that taking action would break the rules, and the sect's future situation would become even more difficult.

"I can't swallow this insult! How could they do this? We all live in the same area, why do they have to be so ruthless and ruthless!"

"That's right, we absolutely cannot swallow this insult!" The other disciples echoed, their expressions equally grim. The sect leader was furious, but this time their opponents were no ordinary force—a coalition of several families. These families all shared the same thought: they didn't want their sect to rise and usurp their position.

Therefore, they acted swiftly, reaching a consensus to kill their disciple. This deep-seated hatred was unbearable for the sect leader. He initially wanted to confront them directly and demand an explanation. However, reason told him he couldn't afford to openly sever ties; his disciples were no match for those families.

"Old man, I just came out from inside. Why do you look so worried? What happened?" Yang Ling walked over, his body flashing with white light, his aura even more sharp and extraordinary than before. The sect leader's gaze fell on Yang Ling, sensing the change in his aura, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"I didn't expect your aura to have grown stronger again. It's only been a few days, and your strength has improved so quickly!" Such a cultivation speed is absolutely unique anywhere. The sect leader told Yang Ling everything that had just happened. A cold glint flashed in Yang Ling's eyes. He knew in his heart that all of this was because of him; otherwise, those families wouldn't have joined forces against them.

"Don't worry, with me here, I will never let them get away with this! Those so-called families are nothing special!"

"Furthermore, I will definitely avenge you this debt. I will not tolerate this! When the time comes, I will represent you, and the entire sect, and make them pay a heavy price!" Yang Ling's eyes were firm, and his tone was powerful. Although everyone felt that Yang Ling's words were somewhat arrogant, they knew that Yang Ling had the strength to back them up. (End of Chapter)