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

Those people were baffled, wondering why the man had become so timid and cowardly. Yang Ling looked at the figures and said directly, "Seniors, why don't you follow my friend? My friend is exceptionally strong and talented!"

They were dumbfounded. They had thought Yang Ling wanted to take them in, but it turned out he was doing it for someone else. Where did Yang Ling get such ability and cunning? Seeing this, they couldn't help but burst into laughter. They had never seen such a confident person.

How many trials must one endure to be so bold! He pondered, thinking that Yang Ling might actually be able to do it. He looked at Yang Ling, and finally they exchanged a glance, a hint of shock flashing in their eyes. The next second, they all submitted to Yang Ling.

"Look, you can have this!" They were stunned. How did Yang Ling do that? They hadn't even seen it clearly, how could this be possible? This scene shocked them so much that they hadn't even reacted yet...

The man was truly on the verge of tears; Yang Ling was far more powerful than they had imagined. Years ago, when he hunted down Yang Ling, Yang Ling slaughtered everyone around him, leaving no one alive, and he himself couldn't escape. Now, he had become stronger, but Yang Ling had also become even stronger.

Neither the past him nor the present him is a match for Yang Ling. If he were more hot-tempered and attacked just anyone he encountered, that would be one thing. But now, he dares not!

The others were indignant, wondering why Yang Ling had the right to submit. They had fought tooth and nail, almost causing chaos, and hadn't received any recognition. Yet Yang Ling hadn't done anything, and they had simply given in. Why? They couldn't see anything special about Yang Ling.

Those people were furious. Now that Yang Ling had everything, what were they?

"This..." Qin Yixian held the items, his feelings complicated and difficult to describe. He hadn't expected Yang Ling to obtain these things so easily, and most importantly, Yang Ling hadn't done anything, yet he felt like he had gotten a free bargain.

"I know you like it, so I'll give it to you now!" Yang Ling placed the item in front of Sun Yao. The illusory figures were actually resentful, but Yang Ling was too powerful, and they knew they couldn't fight him, so they could only obediently comply. They wondered what abilities Yang Ling possessed that made them so compliant.

"Just take this and don't think about anything else!" They glanced at each other, speechless. They never imagined they could get these things so easily; it was like a windfall! They had received quite a lot before, but compared to what Yang Ling gave them, it was nothing.

"I didn't have anything to give you before, so consider this a gift. Please accept it!" Yang Ling acted nonchalantly. He took a deep breath; although he really wanted it, he felt they couldn't accept it.

"Are you really not going to take this?"

"I don't need this stuff at all, and if I wanted it, I could have a whole bunch of it!" Yang Ling smiled. With his current strength, what couldn't he have? Besides, getting too much stuff wouldn't do him any good.

Hearing Yang Ling's words, they understood that Yang Ling was probably someone of considerable importance. They had all witnessed the man's fear of Yang Ling earlier.

Just as Yang Ling was about to lead them away, those people blocked his way. They thought to themselves, "We're all about the same strength, so why is Yang Ling able to get so much stuff?" If Yang Ling really had the ability, they would accept it. But Yang Ling hadn't done anything.

“Leave your things, and we’ll let you go. You should know that there are only a few of you, and you can’t beat so many of us!” He tried to put pressure on Yang Ling by showing off his numbers. The man thought he was doomed, but Yang Ling said nonchalantly, “Are you trying to steal my things? But these things are mine to begin with. What right do you have? As for who I give them to, what does that have to do with you? I can give them to whomever I want.”

Yang Ling didn't take them seriously, because he could give things to whomever he wanted, and no one could stop him. Those people thought Yang Ling was extremely arrogant. They had seen many self-important people, but none of them were like Yang Ling, directly provoking them. He was really arrogant, not even knowing what he was capable of.

"Since you're courting death, then we won't hold back!"

A smile played on his lips, and he instantly unleashed a powerful aura, interspersed with white light. His body resembled a towering mountain as he walked step by step toward his goal. With each step, the stones beneath his feet shattered, accompanied by a series of booming sounds as he released his immense power without reservation.

The others had already anticipated this and knew his potential harm.

"I recognize this person. He's incredibly strong, and I've heard his physique is even more astonishing!"

"That's right, beating him will be no easy task. His methods are extremely powerful, and no one can withstand them!" They lowered their voices and whispered among themselves, all feeling that Yang Ling was in for a rough time.

Yang Ling listened to their words with disdain. The man strode aggressively towards Yang Ling, preparing to unleash a powerful punch. He withdrew his gaze and said, "I told you long ago to cherish this opportunity. Originally, I didn't intend to take your lives, but now it seems you've courted death, so don't blame me for being impolite!" Yang Ling inwardly sighed, while they found it quite strange.

"Is this kid crazy? He's about to die and he's still spouting nonsense!"

"Exactly! I think he's out of his mind right now, otherwise how could he spout such nonsense!"

"Just you wait and see, we'll see who ends up dead!"

Their words carried a hint of sarcasm. However, no sooner had they finished speaking than they saw a white light erupt from Yang Ling's body, and the person who had attacked Yang Ling was sent flying into the air. Before they could even react, it was all over; the man's corpse lay lifeless before them. Yang Ling stopped what he was doing.

"If you still have any complaints, come find me. But you only have one chance!" They swallowed hard, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, unable to utter a single word. Yang Ling's strength was simply too great; if it were them, they wouldn't have lasted a single round.

For Yang Ling, resolving this matter was surprisingly easy? The man looked at Yang Ling, secretly relieved he hadn't intervened; otherwise, he would have been dead. Yang Ling glanced at them and said, "There's no point in staying here any longer. Let's leave!" Before leaving, Yang Ling didn't forget to loot a bit, taking all the valuables. They couldn't help but marvel at how much stronger Yang Ling had become in such a long time. They all started from roughly the same point, so how had Yang Ling managed to stand out and become so powerful?
After Yang Ling left, they walked up to the man and asked in a low voice, "You seem very afraid of him. Do you know him?"

"Stop hiding it! I have a feeling you know something, otherwise you wouldn't be acting like this!" "Yeah, you were being secretive just now, we could all tell!" Their faces were pale; what had just happened had shattered their understanding. Luckily, they hadn't been the ones to make the move, otherwise, they would be the ones dead. Seeing their curiosity, the man adopted a condescending attitude, looking down at them. Since they were curious, he would tell them.

"If you're curious, then I'll tell you. As I just said, his name is Yang Ling. Don't you know who Yang Ling is? I was chasing him in the Spirit Realm, but I didn't even last a single round against him. He killed everyone who came with me!"

"Do you know, out of so many people, I was the only one who escaped. That shows how strong he is!" He recalled the scene and couldn't help but exclaim. They gasped, their bodies trembling, speechless with shock. Such a thing was possible; it was too unbelievable. Before, they would never have believed it, but remembering what they had just witnessed, they believed it.

After Yang Ling emerged, he proactively recounted his and Ying Zheng's experiences in the Spirit Realm. Then, looking at Yang Ling, he said, "This aura is truly bizarre. You won't end up on a path that's neither entirely good nor evil, will you? I think it's very possible!"

"And this aura is very strange!"

"How could that be? Don't overthink it. This aura is from ancient times. If it were really that good, it wouldn't have survived until now. Think about it, doesn't that make sense?" Yang Ling said, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips. In short, those things couldn't possibly have happened. To be honest, they remembered it too.

"By the way, when I was in the Spirit Realm, I noticed that many powerful figures didn't come. What's going on? The auras of these powerful figures are different from before. If it were before, I would definitely have seen familiar faces, but now I haven't seen a single one. Do you understand?" He looked serious, and indeed he hadn't seen any.

"By the way, I also noticed that the number of demonic beasts is slowly decreasing. Those demonic beasts usually love to join in the fun, so why aren't they here now?" He could tell what Yang Ling was thinking.

"I thought you were going to say something else, but I can tell you that they've preserved some of their strength and done other things as well!"

"Most importantly, it seems that Venerable Bodhi is protecting something. The things these people do are never ordinary. Moreover, I feel that those demonic beasts are not as simple as they seem, so we should be careful!"

Yang Ling felt a sense of unease, as if something significant had happened that he was unaware of. Sensing his worry, they reassured him, "Nothing will happen. Those demonic beasts are simply gathering their strength; they'll come when the time is right!"

Yang Ling breathed a sigh of relief, realizing there was no need to scare himself. Perhaps something had just happened, and they simply couldn't come for the time being. These past few days, he'd sensed a strange atmosphere; everyone was on edge. With their powerful abilities, they naturally had a way to deal with it.

"You absolutely must become stronger and stronger, or you'll never make it. I do hope you can become someone with extraordinary talent. Do you know how rampant those demonic beasts are becoming, and how they're showing signs of becoming uncontrollable!"

He looked helpless as he spoke of this. Especially when he thought about the Qin family patriarch, perhaps his real father was already gone, and the father who remained was just a fake.

To be honest, they harbored an irreconcilable hatred. Yang Ling knew what he was thinking, but he wanted to say that many things depended on a single thought. If his father hadn't coveted greater power, perhaps none of this would have happened.

"Don't worry, I will do everything in my power to stop the monsters from doing anything. I promise those people won't come back!"

Meanwhile, in another scene...

Inside a deep, dark cave, the stench of blood permeated the air. This was the territory of demonic beasts; no matter how powerful a person was, venturing here would result in them being torn to shreds. Even if someone accidentally stumbled in, and even if they miraculously escaped, they would invariably be severely wounded…

Numerous demonic beasts gather here because of the natural treasures hidden within. These treasures hold immense appeal for the powerful; they are born of heaven and earth and contain pure spiritual energy.

A figure covered in blood and dressed in black walked out step by step, seemingly searching for something. Around him lay the corpses of demonic beasts, their deaths gruesome, their hearts and livers ripped out while they were still alive. The man's brow was furrowed.

"What's going on? Where have all those people gone? Come out right now! What kind of behavior is this, hiding like this!" He seemed to be searching for someone. Someone was hiding behind a cave, isolating themselves from the surrounding atmosphere, hoping the people outside would leave quickly. In his eyes, this person wasn't human at all, but a mindless monster. All their people had died at this person's hands; the horrific scene was deeply etched in his mind, filling him with fear.

As for who this person was, they couldn't see clearly at all. They had just encountered him and intended to greet him, but he acted like a madman, attacking them in a frenzy. In the end, more than a dozen people were brutally murdered. He knew this person wouldn't leave easily and seemed to be searching for him everywhere.

He couldn't understand how there could be such a madman in the world. Even after the man left, he dared not show himself rashly. After a long while, he cautiously walked out, secretly resolving to tell Yang Ling about this.

This person is searching everywhere for Yang Ling, so he must be Yang Ling's enemy. Yang Ling might even know him.

Meanwhile, the demon beasts were discussing their next move. They had been divided into various tribes and clans, while the other tribes, for reasons unknown, had mysteriously disappeared. But this was for the best; it meant fewer obstacles from the other tribes.

One of the demonic beasts spoke up, saying, "The path we've chosen is fraught with hardship, and we've encountered many extraordinary figures along the way. Do you know that our greatest adversary right now is Shangguan Xuanyue?"

"It's him? I remember him. He's passable in most aspects, but just average in others. He doesn't have that much ability to deal with us, so why should we be afraid?"

His words were full of contempt for Shangguan Xuanyue. Although Shangguan Xuanyue was now the head of a family, among the many families, his strength could only be considered average, neither particularly powerful nor ordinary.

However, their family possessed a compass of extraordinary power. With the help of this compass, Shangguan Xuanyue was able to grow rapidly. (End of Chapter)