The First Venerable of All Paths

"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."

Xiao Jinyu's face was slightly pale, her breath was weak, and her soul also showed fluctuations of varying strength.

It was clearly not as easy as she made it sound.

But Fang Xuan didn't ask any further questions.

His relationship with Xiao Jinyu was nothing more than a transaction; they had little connection beyond that.

"By the way, the He family has come to see me a few times recently."

Xiao Jinyu asked, "Would you like to see him?"

Fang Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "Let's meet once. There are some things I need to explain."

Xiao Jinyu nodded and said, "Do you need me to make the arrangements?"

"No need."

Fang Xuan said, "I will personally go to the He family at that time."

Xiao Jinyu didn't ask any more questions, but changed the subject, asking, "What are your plans next?"

"I have lingered in Mingyang County for too long. After saying goodbye to the He family, it is time for me to leave."

After leaving Qingyang County, Fang Xuan had a clear plan for his future.

He once said that he would go to the Daoist Sect to fight Zhao Qingcang, which would take at least one year and at most three years.

Now, several months have passed.

However, Fang Xuan's cultivation level was still at the Qi Gathering Realm, far from his goal.

Fang Xuan prepared to travel and train his way to the Dao Seeking Sect.

"One year, two years at most, that's enough!"

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, an unyielding killing intent.

Fang Xuan will repay Zhao Qingcang and Su Qingyao a hundredfold or a thousandfold for everything they have given him!

Although Fang Xuan quickly suppressed his killing intent, Xiao Jinyu could still clearly sense it because she was close by.

She frowned and glanced at Fang Xuan with surprise.

Who has offended this guy again?

The intense killing intent was so strong that even she felt a little frightened.

"Miss, we've arrived."

The carriage stopped, and the voice of a maid could be heard from outside.

Fang Xuan and Xiao Jinyu got off the bus one after the other.

"Weren't we going to Tianbao Tower? Why are we here?"

Looking at the small courtyard in front of him, Fang Xuan was somewhat surprised.

"I have suspended you from your position as manager of Tianbaolou."

Xiao Jinyu chuckled softly and said, "So, I had no choice but to bring you here."

Seeing Fang Xuan frown slightly, Xiao Jinyu quickly said, "But don't worry, all the things you gave me before have been exchanged for what you need, just as you requested."

With the Ming family destroyed, the treasures of the Wen and Ming families naturally fell into the hands of the He family.

As the biggest contributor to this event, Fang Xuan alone received a full 40%.

Because of the variety of these items, Fang Xuan could not use many of them, so he handed them all over to Xiao Jinyu to help him auction them off or exchange them for resources that he could use.

"You had too many things. Even with the size of Tianbaolou, it took several days to sell them all."

Xiao Jinyu glanced at Fang Xuan and said, "I've done such a big thing for you, how do you plan to thank me?"

"Thank you for your hard work."

Fang Xuan walked into the courtyard, but his words of thanks were incredibly perfunctory.

Xiao Jinyu didn't help with all that stuff for free; she charged a handling fee.

She made a lot of money from such a large deal.

"A heartless little man!"

Xiao Jinyu snorted coldly, lightly stomped her foot, and glared at Fang Xuan.

Fang Xuan was also somewhat at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.

A man is a man, what does it mean to be a little man?

Forget it, a good man doesn't argue with a woman.

Upon entering the courtyard, Fang Xuan took out a communication talisman, said a few words, and infused it with his Yuan energy. The talisman immediately flew out and disappeared.

He sent a message to He Yun, inviting him to meet that night.

"These are all the things you need. Please check them."

At this moment, Xiao Jinyu clapped his hands, and a maid came over carrying a tray.

Three storage rings lay quietly on the tray.

"These are all the things you need."

Xiao Jinyu said, "Because there are too many things, we can only use three storage rings. Please check them."

Fang Xuan nodded, picked up the storage ring, and began to check it one by one.

There are quite a lot of things.

Spirit stones and elixirs.

Medicinal herbs, talismans.

There are also various materials for refining weapons and arrays.

Their numbers far exceed what ordinary second-rate families have accumulated over many years.

However, for Fang Xuan, so many resources could only barely support his cultivation to the Condensation Realm.

After all, he needs far too many resources for each breakthrough.

After accepting the three storage rings, Fang Xuan said, "Manager Xiao, thank you for your hard work."

"Hmph, at least you have some conscience."

As Xiao Jinyu spoke, she coughed violently again, her body fluctuating in intensity.

"Your injury seems to be more serious than it appears."

Fang Xuan then examined Xiao Jinyu closely and said, "This... has damaged your foundation?"

"Not really."

Xiao Jinyu said nonchalantly, "I underestimated the power of the Three Fire Profound Pill, except for a minor accident."

"The Three-Fire Mystic Pill contains the power of three kinds of flames."

Fang Xuan said, "If we don't resolve this soon, it might develop into fire poison, which could damage our Dao foundation."

Xiao Jinyu sighed softly and said, "How could I not know what you're saying? It's just..."

"Miss, Steward Pang has arrived."

At this moment, a maid rushed over, looking somewhat uneasy.

"Didn't I say I wouldn't see anyone?"

Xiao Jinyu raised an eyebrow and said, "Furthermore, who gave you permission to leak this information?"

"Miss, this servant..."

"Go down and accept your punishment."

Xiao Jinyu interrupted the other person, saying in a cold tone, "You can only get up when you realize you're wrong."

"Yes."

The maid looked ashen-faced and walked out dejectedly.

"Manager Xiao is quite the big shot."

Just then, a strange, sarcastic voice rang out, and three figures walked over.

The leader was a young man in his early twenties.

He was handsome and had fair skin.

However, the aura was too sinister.

Especially his narrow eyes, which always seemed to flash with a gloomy and cold light.

Behind the young man were two burly men, both of whom were at the peak of the Qi Condensation Realm.

Moreover, their physical bodies are extremely strong.

The young man glanced at the maid, who then cautiously looked at Xiao Jinyu before standing still.

"What business is it of yours if I discipline my maid?"

Upon seeing this person, Xiao Jinyu's eyes flashed with disgust, and she said, "Nangong Xingyu, aren't you overstepping your bounds?"

The maid, who had been frozen in place, trembled, a look of panic flashing in her eyes as she looked at Nangong Xingyu pleadingly.

"And who let you in?"

Xiao Jinyu's tone turned cold, and she said without any politeness, "Get out!"

Upon hearing this, the young man named Nangong Xingyu's face immediately darkened.

"Xiao Jinyu, you are being extremely rude."

Nangong Xingyu snorted coldly, "I came to see you not for personal matters, but for Tianbao Tower."

"Ha, that's easy for you to say."

Xiao Jinyu scoffed, "I have nothing to do with Tianbao Tower anymore. You've got the wrong person, haven't you?"

"Wrong person?"

Nangong Xingyu sneered and said, "Xiao Jinyu, would I come looking for you if I didn't have substantial evidence?"

"Stop talking nonsense, just spit it out."

As soon as Xiao Jinyu finished speaking, Nangong Xingyu's face grew even more gloomy.

"Xiao Jinyu, you are too rude."

Nangong Xingyu pointed at Xiao Jinyu and said, "With such an attitude, you truly don't take Tianbao Tower seriously!"

"boom!"

However, as soon as Nangong Xingyu finished speaking, a terrifying power erupted from Xiao Jinyu's body, sweeping towards Nangong Xingyu like a tide.

"Young master, be careful!"

The two burly men's expressions changed simultaneously, and they quickly stepped in front of Nangong Xingyu.

"Pfft!"

But the next moment, the two burly men were struck as if by lightning, spitting out blood as they flew backward.

Nangong Xingyu stumbled back a few steps, staring at Xiao Jinyu with a horrified expression.

"Xiao Jinyu, how dare you defy your superiors!"

Nangong Xingyu roared, his eyes still dark and gloomy.

"court death!"

Xiao Jinyu grabbed with her jade-like hand, and a palm of spiritual energy slapped directly at Nangong Xingyu.

"Transforming spirit into a palm? You've broken through?!"

Nangong Xingyu's expression changed drastically, and a look of horror finally appeared on his face.

"Manager Xiao, please show mercy!"

Just then, an aged voice rang out, and Xiao Jinyu's spiritual power hand stopped, only an inch away from Nangong Xingyu.

Soon, a black figure appeared before Nangong Xingyu like a ghost.

However, it was an old man in a black robe.

His face was covered in wrinkles, and his eyes were so large they looked like a terrifying demon.

"Elder Pang, you've finally arrived."

Upon seeing the old man in black robes, Nangong Xingyu's expression lit up with joy, as if he had seen a savior.

"Wow, the sun really did rise in the west today."

A sharp glint flashed in Xiao Jinyu's phoenix eyes, and a cold smile curled at the corner of her lips.

"Any Tom, Dick, or Harry can come here and cause trouble."

These words were like a slap in the face to both the old man in black robes and Nangong Xingyu.

"Xiao Jinyu, you're about to die, and you still dare to be stubborn!"

The appearance of the old man in black robes gave Nangong Xingyu confidence, and he sneered, "I advise you to confess on your own, otherwise when the Hall of Rewards and Punishments of Tianbao Tower comes, you won't even have a chance to defend yourself."

"Oh?"

Xiao Jinyu raised an eyebrow and said, "Since when has the Hall of Rewards and Punishments in this building become your dogs?"

"Xiao Jinyu, please watch your words!"

Elder Pang let out a cold shout, and a powerful aura swept out.

He was clearly a powerful expert at the third level of the Divine Intent Realm.

A solemn expression also appeared on Xiao Jinyu's face.

This dragon's cultivation level is far above hers.

Moreover, their intentions were clearly hostile, as they brought out the Hall of Rewards and Punishments, indicating they came prepared.

Thinking this to herself, Xiao Jinyu said aloud, "Perfect timing, now that the people from the Hall of Rewards and Punishments have arrived. I'm going to ask them what I've done to deserve such a fuss and such a wild outburst in my villa."

"Xiao Jinyu, don't change the subject."

Nangong Xingyu said, "I came here to ask about the resources in the treasury inside the building. They suddenly disappeared, and I now suspect that you embezzled them!"

"If you want to find fault, you can always find a pretext."

Xiao Jinyu looked at Nangong Xingyu and sneered, "Even if you want to pin a crime on me, at least use your brain!"

Humiliated by Xiao Jinyu like this, Nangong Xingyu's eyes were practically spitting fire.

"Xiao Jinyu, you can't deny it."

Nangong Xingyu took out a form and threw it in front of Xiao Jinyu.

"I remember every single detail clearly."

Fang Xuan, who had been silent all along, stared intently.

Aren't these the various resources that I asked Xiao Jinyu to help me exchange?

So, Nangong Xingyu came for me?