My cultivation level increases by one year every day!

"The Seventh Master is dead!"

"Let's avenge our leader! Charge together!"

"Kill him!"

The remaining bandits of Qinggang Village shouted these words, but as soon as they stepped forward, they turned and ran away, very quickly.

"A bunch of spineless cowards," Fang Man said with disdain.

The remaining four bandits didn't require Fang Yuan's intervention; they were a good opportunity for the family disciples to practice their skills.

"He's supposed to be a late-stage Innate Realm expert, yet he's so poor."

Fang Yuan searched the scarred man's body for a while and found that there were not many things that caught his eye, just some silver and pills.

The Shi family members, who had been stunned for a while, quickly stepped forward to express their gratitude.

"Are you the young master of the Fang family?"

The sixth-level innate cultivator from the Shi family looked on with surprise and uncertainty, and asked somewhat tentatively.

"Exactly."

Fang Yuan did not conceal his identity, and the relationship between the Shi family and the Fang family was quite good, which is why he took action at the opportune time.

Now, the Shi family members looked at Fang Yuan with even greater respect.

"With such strength, it's unimaginable that he failed the Grand Sect's trial."

Thinking of the recent rumors circulating in the county town, Shi Kai glanced at Fang Yuan and thought to himself, "He looks like he's seriously injured?"

Indeed, rumors can mislead people!

Shi Kai originally wanted to offer some material thanks, but considering Fang Yuan's status, he really couldn't offer anything.

"Let's inform the head of the family about this matter."

While Fang Yuan was talking with the Shi family, the battle between Fang Man and the others was nearing its end.

Fang Man dragged the two barely breathing bandits to a large tree and smiled amicably at the Shi family.

The Shi family members were quite puzzled, but they still politely returned the smiles.

But the next moment.

Their eyes widened.

Fang Man first smashed the arms and legs of the two men with an iron rod, then took out a long knife and chopped off their limbs, blood splattering everywhere.

Then, they took out ropes, tied the two of them up, and hung them on a tree, leaving behind echoes of pain and wails.

"this……"

Shi Kai opened his mouth wide, his face filled with astonishment.

This is far too ruthless; even bandits aren't this brutal and terrifying.

Cultivators have relatively strong vitality; unless they are seriously injured, they will not die easily.

This also means.

Before they die, the two will suffer continuously and gradually feel the passing of life.

"It's all resolved."

Fang Man came over to greet him, his face still beaming with smiles.

"May you have a safe journey; I won't see you off any further."

Fang Yuan prepared to leave.

Shi Kai quickly bowed and said, "I will never forget your life-saving grace. Please come and visit the Shi family when you have time."

Fang Yuan nodded slightly and led the younger disciples around Luowu Mountain for a while. They didn't find any bandits, but they did encounter some demonic beasts.

"It's getting dark, let's head back soon."

The deep mountains at night are fraught with danger and very unsafe.

……

"Mount Luowu is fraught with dangers, and family disciples often suffer losses. Young Master Yuan, there is no need to blame yourself too much."

Fang Zheng looked at Fang Yuan, who had returned in a disheveled and injured state, and couldn't help but offer words of comfort.

"Moreover, the bandits of Qinggang Village are vicious and are all wanted criminals on the government's list."

Fang Zheng said, "They are experienced and extremely cunning. Even I often suffer great losses when I encounter them."

"Young Master Yuan has entered the Innate Realm at such a young age; he is sure to have a bright future and achieve great things."

"I will take full responsibility for the losses caused this time; you won't be held responsible."

Fang Yuan's face didn't show much emotion, but he clearly understood what Fang Zheng wanted and made a promise.

"I don't believe that Fang Yuan and the others can return safely after they leave."

Fang Yuan thought to himself.

He was there earlier than the original, and he was surrounded by a group of fans.

Upon learning that Fang Yuan was going to take the initiative to enter the mountains to kill bandits, how could a true man be willing to lag behind?

Unexpectedly, their mission was unsuccessful, as they encountered a bandit leader at the mid-stage of the Innate Realm and nearly lost their lives.

"I just don't know how things are going with the young master."

Fang Zheng was worried. Seeing that it was getting late and considering Fang Yuan's experience, he wanted to send people out to search.

Fang Yuan, as the son of the Grand Elder, was a key figure being groomed by the family.

Fang Zheng is someone you can't afford to mess with.

You have to give him enough emotional value, since there's no harm in talking, and besides, all the disciples came from him.

On the surface, the matter has little to do with him, but if something unexpected happens, he will inevitably be resented by their elders.

"Go and invite the two stewards to go into the mountains and catch some monsters. We're running low on food lately."

Fang Zheng gave his men a wink.

Just then.

More than a dozen figures appeared before his eyes, the leader of whom was elegant and refined, with a three-foot green sword hanging at his waist.

"Young Master!"

Fang Zheng's eyebrows lit up with joy, and he jogged forward, causing Fang Yuan beside him to frown slightly.

"The brothers have had a long day out, so please prepare some meat for them, Steward Fang Zheng."

Fang Yuan was already used to his enthusiasm and said with a smile.

"The clothes are neat and no one is injured. It seems they didn't run into the bandits of Qinggang Village. They're really lucky," Fang Yuan guessed.

"How did you all get injured?"

The disciples of the Fang family all knew each other, and it just so happened that these two groups met. Someone asked in a low voice.

"We've run into bandits. And you know what, those guys are really strong..."

"Didn't you run into them?"

"Nonsense, of course I ran into them. I even killed one."

Everyone present was a cultivator, and the disciples' hushed conversations could be heard clearly.

He killed the leader of Qinggang Village with a single sword strike.

They rescued the Shi family caravan.

Fang Yuan's face turned ashen, and he clenched his fists, feeling a surge of blood rushing to his throat.

He turned and went back to his small single room in the row of houses. He could no longer suppress his injuries and the bitterness in his heart, and blood gushed out.

"Am I destined to never catch up with him in this lifetime...?"

"No, that's impossible."

After his frenzy subsided, Fang Yuan gradually regained his senses, sat down cross-legged, swallowed a pill, and exuded a blood-red aura.

Three days passed in a row.

Fang Yuan led his disciples to repeat their old tricks, once again killing two groups of bandits from Qinggang Village and also wiping out a group of roving bandits.

Such an action was noticed by passersby, who all applauded and praised it.

After learning of Fang Yuan's plan, Fang Yuan also began to learn it, turning the tables and killing a group of bandits.

For a time, morale at Fangjia Mine was at an all-time high.

After suffering heavy losses, Qinggangzhai gradually realized the seriousness of the problem and began to think of ways to counterattack.

"Second brother, the Fang family is really going too far. They're using us as whetstones for their disciples."

The hot-tempered fifth leader of Qinggang Village wanted to gather his men to attack the mine again and destroy it completely.

"The eldest brother hasn't emerged from seclusion yet; it's not wise to act rashly."

The second-in-command was much calmer. After the failed night raid and the recent series of defeats, he had been severely injured.

Without absolute certainty, one will not act rashly.

"Let the brothers rest for a few days first."

The second-in-command made the arrangements, saying, "They don't really like counter-ambush tactics, so let's leave them hanging for a few days."

"Then have the brothers change the location of the robbery, and try to choose an open area."