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

Yang Ling spoke seriously, launching attack after attack. Qin Zhen also realized that he was no match for Yang Ling, so he stared intently at Yang Ling, refusing to give up.

“Your strength isn’t as great as I thought. As long as your strength remains below mine, I can take care of you.” Yang Ling looked at the person in front of him. The one who had emerged from Qin Zhen’s body was the same old guy from before.

"Don't worry, you can't hurt me. With your strength, how could you possibly do that?" This time, even if he fails, he will not stay here any longer; he must return immediately. Yang Ling raised his hand and released his aura, forming a massive barrier…

He hadn't expected Yang Ling's aura to be so formidable, even managing to injure him. He screamed in pain, and Yang Ling, watching this scene, sneered. No wonder the old man had warned him earlier that he was no match for Qin Zhen; it turned out the old man already knew Qin Zhen's identity.

"You've planned everything, but you probably never expected this day to come. I find people like you utterly despicable. With your strength, do you think you can be my match?"

From the very beginning, Yang Ling knew Qin Zhen was destined to lose. He destroyed Qin Zhen and then turned to leave. As soon as Yang Ling emerged, he saw Ying Zheng and Sun Yao fighting a powerful opponent. This opponent was incredibly strong, seemingly surpassing both Ying Zheng and Sun Yao. The two of them unleashed their full power, yet they couldn't inflict any damage on him.

Yang Ling walked towards the man's direction. Ying Zheng and Sun Yao stopped what they were doing when they saw Yang Ling emerge, somewhat incredulous. Yang Ling's expression was icy.

"Qin Zhen has already been defeated by me. From now on, anyone who dares to challenge me, feel free to come at me. I can only say that these overconfident clowns will all meet the same end!" As his words fell, Ying Zheng and Sun Yao were astonished. They knew that Qin Zhen's body had been possessed, but they never expected that Yang Ling could defeat him. How could this be?

The man took a step back and turned to leave. Ying Zheng shouted at Yang Ling, "You absolutely cannot let this man go! He blocked our way and almost hurt us. We absolutely cannot let him get away!"

"That's right, we can't let him get away!" Without saying a word, Yang Ling picked up whatever he was holding and threw it at the man. That man, who had been arrogant in front of Ying Zheng and Sun Yao, was now like a little chick in Yang Ling's hands. Yang Ling was so powerful that he dared not do anything to him.

"Why do you keep pursuing me? You've already won, so why continue like this? I've already told you, you're no good!" The man looked at Yang Ling, who was still haunting him, and felt somewhat dissatisfied.

He clenched his teeth tightly, and at the same time, Yang Ling's pupils suddenly contracted violently.

The person who suddenly appeared moved with extreme speed.

He quickly took a step back, and when he realized it was a corpse, he secretly rejoiced that he didn't recognize the person. However, the person was extremely cunning and had already disappeared without a trace.

Yang Ling took a deep breath to calm herself down.

"How are you? Are you hurt?" He quickly stepped forward and asked anxiously.

“This was a disciple from another sect, and his strength should have been considerable. Although he was killed so quickly, the strength he displayed certainly matched that person’s style.” Yang Ling remained calm, withdrew his gaze, and frowned as he looked at Sun Yao.

"Why is this person so powerful? And who exactly is he? He appears and disappears without a trace!" A slight smile played on his lips. He could sense the aura emanating from this person, which instilled fear and was completely different from before. He pondered for a moment and nodded.

"This aura reminds me of the people from the Dark Gate, but their aura is rather strange. Perhaps it's a demonic beast in disguise!"

Yang Ling raised an eyebrow, sensing that the power contained within had definitely increased. As for that enormous creature from before, its strength was indeed not to be underestimated. In short, Yang Ling's abilities were now on par with the female clan leader. Ying Zheng frowned, deep in thought.

"I said that guy's strength was nothing like that of a normal person. It seems my guess was right, he has the shadow of the Qin family!" Qin Yixian said with some emotion, while Yang Ling remained very calm.

"That old guy must have gotten some kind of lucky break to be able to use such an evil technique as possession. As for Qin Zhen, he's probably dead for good. He was possessed by someone else before, and now he only has a body left. I still have a use for this body!" Suddenly, Yang Ling felt that Qin Zhen's body was intact and might be of great use in the future, so he put it away.

"By the way, that guy turned into a wisp of consciousness after he escaped. However, my aura is strong now, and after severely injuring him, he won't be able to get far!" Yang Ling said seriously. Everyone stared wide-eyed, their faces full of disbelief, unsure how to judge the matter. Because they knew that Yang Ling had not killed Qin Zhen, but a true powerhouse.

"Qin Zhen actually lost to Yang Ling. He went to provoke Yang Ling with such confidence, and in the end he actually lost?"

"Won't the Qin family undergo a huge change? The Qin family is about to be transformed!" Everyone was shocked. They had only been inside for a few hours. Normally, a battle between strong individuals would last for several days before a winner was decided. Yang Ling's ability to crush his opponent so quickly meant he was incredibly powerful. The elders were at a loss. Although they knew that Qin Zhen's challenge to Yang Ling was not a good thing, Qin Zhen's death at Yang Ling's hands was undoubtedly a disgrace to them.

"What? Are we going to seek revenge? We already advised him against it, but he wouldn't listen. If you ask me, he deserves it!"

"Exactly! And he didn't take us elders seriously at all. He even tried to attack us before. I think they were just courting death!" one elder said, emphasizing each word. Yang Ling's reputation will definitely soar now. After all, Yang Ling has killed so many people in succession. At this age, who can be his match?
"Who do you think can be Yang Ling's match in the future? I think we should stop messing with him!"

"That's right, no matter who it is, they won't be a match for Yang Ling in the future. You're still thinking about dueling with Yang Ling? I advise you not to get involved!" The crowd chattered amongst themselves, and seeing this scene, they couldn't help but sigh. The Qin family was a prominent clan, yet they had been defeated by Yang Ling so easily. Yang Ling turned and left, leaving everyone with mixed feelings, especially Qin Yixian, who was, after all, his biological father.

His heart was filled with doubt. Why would his father do this? Why take someone's life? Hadn't his father painstakingly chosen them in the first place? Yang Ling led the group away. No one expected that Qin Yixian, feeling extremely strange, couldn't wait to ask Yang Ling when he returned:
"How did you manage to duel my father? My father's strength was extraordinary; ordinary people were no match for him. Now your strength is so formidable, it's truly admirable. How did you do it?" He asked cautiously, his gaze towards Yang Ling changing. Yang Ling recounted the entire incident in detail. At first, the crowd didn't believe him, but eventually realized he was telling the truth. "You've actually reached a state of selflessness! I truly admire you! Is this the state of selflessness?" The crowd was somewhat surprised, because even the female clan leader had never reached this level, yet Yang Ling had done it. Yang Ling didn't explain further, simply releasing his aura. In an instant, everyone's eyes lit up, and they couldn't help but imagine the scene of Yang Ling submitting.

Only they truly know just how strong Yang Ling is now. Yang Ling is probably an unprecedented powerhouse. Qin Yixian sighed helplessly; if Yang Ling continues to develop like this, he really won't be able to hold on any longer.

"Your talent is truly remarkable; no wonder my father values ​​you so highly. However, my father's behavior is highly suspicious, and I'd like to know what he said!"

"Furthermore, I also want to understand what he's thinking. Actually, I have a strong feeling that my father now is not the same father I used to be!" He also understood that such a drastic change must have a reason. Yang Ling remained calm, believing that these matters were related to the Dark Gate. Everyone seemed thoughtful.

"Should we go back to the Dark Gate? If we go back now, the truth might come out. But will it really work? I'm worried we might not be able to find out anything!" The group whispered among themselves, discussing their options. Qin Yixian understood, but he also knew that the old man wouldn't let him go. He knew he would definitely be in seclusion for a while.

"You'd better be careful. You were originally his own son, but he still didn't let you go. Now he probably wants to possess your body and use you for his own purposes. He wants to increase his strength and break through his cultivation level; this is the only way!" If all else fails, Yang Ling decided to personally go to the Dark Gate to see what the people there were up to. He also wanted to know why the people of the Dark Gate had become so powerful, and why they had turned out this way.

"The people from the secret gate are deliberately testing our patience. In short, we cannot let them get away with this easily, nor can we let them succeed!"

They exchanged a glance, both feeling a sense that the truth was about to be revealed.

The atmosphere in the air suddenly plummeted to freezing point. It slowly closed its eyes and let out a long sigh.

It is now certain that the Qin family is far from being as innocent as it appears.

"Don't worry, he will definitely come looking for me again. He covets my strength and will not give up easily. For the time being, it's best if you all stay in the family!"

"So that they won't take advantage of you or try to harm you!" Yang Ling said, emphasizing each word. Qin Yixian nodded slightly.

"Next, I plan to return to the Yun family to secretly investigate the Dark Gate and see if I can gather any intelligence!" They hoped to find some clues; with their current cultivation levels, there weren't many in the entire Dark Alliance who could rival them. As long as they proceeded cautiously, they might be able to gain some insights.

After saying this, they turned and left, leaving only Yang Ling, Ying Zheng, and the others behind.

Why would my father do such a thing?

"I really can't understand it!" In truth, he didn't have a deep affection for his father. After all, when he was young, his father had already held a high position and a prominent status, and had no time to care about his life or death. Therefore, he didn't have much attachment to his father.

"As you know, people with such great strength are always subject to many limitations that hinder their rapid growth. They have become aware of these limitations."

"Therefore, they yearn to become stronger, and their thirst for power is particularly evident!" Yang Ling said slowly, and Qin Yixian nodded in understanding.

"Your father attempted to possess another's body to become stronger, achieving a similar effect to rebirth. This would enhance his talent and elevate his cultivation!" Yang Ling quickly analyzed. The female family head did the same, but her methods were far more upright than those of the Qin family. The Blood Moon Day was approaching; if they didn't fight for it then, the consequences would be far more severe. Yang Ling was well aware that that power was essential for the female family.

He understood, and at the same time, marveled at how complex the path to becoming a powerful figure was. He had thought those at the pinnacle were already strong enough, but it turned out there was another level to it. He fell into deep thought.

"In short, you must believe that these people's strength is unpredictable. They are treacherous and cunning, and have long lost their original intentions; even if they still have some, it's only a trace!" He was lost in thought, suddenly learning so much that he couldn't process it all at once. Yang Ling planned to go to the Dark Gate to find out why the Qin family head had become like this.

He wanted to at least find out those evil methods, and he shared his thoughts with Ying Zheng and Qin Yixian. Qin Yixian nodded and smiled.

"Next, I plan to return to the Yun family and focus on improving my cultivation. I never expected that after so many years, my cultivation would have made no progress at all. Back then, your strength was still below mine, but now you have grown to such a level!" After parting ways with Qin Yixian, Yang Ling led Ying Zheng to the secret door. He arrived at a cave and took out the token he had obtained earlier. He had always felt that this token was somewhat strange, seemingly some kind of tool for transmitting information, but Yang Ling could never figure out its specific purpose.

With these doubts in mind, Yang Ling walked forward. However, the people of the Dark Gate were cunning, so Yang Ling decided to go alone, leaving Ying Zheng outside. Before setting off, he changed his appearance, concealed his aura, and transformed into a middle-aged man.

His appearance was extremely ordinary; he would be completely unrecognizable in a crowd. Finally, he entered the cave and found a secluded spot. Yang Ling hadn't expected that after passing through the cave, he would find a completely different world outside. An old man suddenly appeared there, clearly very suspicious. Seeing Yang Ling approach, the old man glanced at him.

"If you want to go in, just go in!" Yang Ling nodded and walked inside. Passing through different areas, Yang Ling confirmed he was inside. But all around was a vast expanse of white, with no end in sight. He could sense that there were many powerful individuals here. He calmly withdrew his gaze, his heart filled with nothing but shock. (End of Chapter)