The First Venerable of All Paths

night.

It was as cold as water, chilling one to the bone.

A cold wind swept by, stirring the dozen or so corpses in the air.

Blood Shark Gang leader Blood Shark, Iron Protector, and others were all hung from tree branches.

A row of large characters written in blood was carved on the ground.

"The one who destroyed the Blood Shark Gang, Su Yang of the Su family!"

Looking at his masterpiece, Fang Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

Su Yang colluded with the Blood Shark Gang to target him and kidnapped his younger sister.

Come and don't go indecent.

Since he dared to provoke Fang Xuan, Fang Xuan naturally wouldn't let him or the entire Su family have an easy time.

He didn't care whether outsiders believed it was Su Yang who did it, or whether the Su family would defend themselves.

What he wanted was this suspicion and chaos, to have the Su family embroiled in rumors and subject to speculation from all sides.

This attempt to shift the blame was merely a small appetizer in his revenge against the Su family.

"Su Yang, the Su family, just you wait."

Fang Xuan murmured, "This is just the beginning. Your Su family will eventually pay the price for what you've done!"

No one knows that the Su family is now one of the three most powerful families in Qingyang County.

They were once a poor family that had just migrated to Qingyang County and had difficulty even establishing themselves there.

It was Fang Xuan who was blinded by Su Qingyao's gentle facade, and misplaced his affections. He spared no expense, using the Fang family's resources to continuously supply the Su family, helping them cultivate strong individuals and improve their strength.

In just a few years, the Su family, like a bloodsucking leech, absorbed the Fang family's resources and became one of the three major families in Qingyang County.

Fang Xuan once thought that his sincerity would win Su Qingyao's favor and the Su family's gratitude.

But in the end, they discovered that it was all an elaborate scam.

Fang Xuan even speculated.

It was all a conspiracy by the Su family from the very beginning.

Fang Xuan's innate Dao body was used as a tool to curry favor with Zhao Qingcang and as a springboard for Su Qingyao to enter the Dao Seeking Sect.

His hands clenched tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms.

The piercing pain was enough to barely calm the surging rage and murderous intent in Fang Xuan's heart.

Whatever the truth may be, it no longer matters.

The Su family is doomed.

Su Qingyao and Zhao Qingcang will also have to pay the price for their actions.

As soon as Fang Xuan entered the city, he bumped into Fang Yurong who was rushing towards him.

"Fang Xuan, are you alright?"

Fang Yurong hurriedly said, "I heard you went to cause trouble for the Blood Shark Gang. Are you out of your mind? How dare you!"

Fang Xuan frowned and asked, "My sister told you?"

"Otherwise what?"

Fang Yurong glared at Fang Xuan and said, "Xiao Rou was worried about your safety, so she came to me and asked me to persuade you to come back."

Fang Yurong looked shaken.

"I'm sorry to have worried Sister Yurong."

Fang Xuan smiled and said, "I'm fine, aren't I? Let's go home first."

"That Blood Shark Gang..."

Fang Xuan said without turning his head, "We didn't find their lair. It was a wasted trip."

He didn't tell Fang Yurong the truth because he was afraid she would worry.

Even if she told Fang Yurong, she wouldn't believe her.

"That's good, that's good."

Catching up with Fang Xuan, Fang Yurong said, "You can't be so impulsive in the future. Not to mention that the Blood Shark Gang itself is not easy to deal with, the Blood Fiend Gang behind them is an even more ruthless group of thugs. Once you provoke them, there will be endless trouble."

She paused, her tone growing increasingly serious: "The Blood Fiend Gang is based in Liusha County. In just a few years, they wiped out several major families in Liusha County. They are ruthless and commit all sorts of evil deeds. Now they are the overlords of Liusha County, with terrifyingly powerful influence. Even the Fang family at its peak wouldn't dare to provoke them easily. If you really offend the Blood Fiend Gang, you will face endless troubles in the future and will bring disaster upon yourself."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan looked at Fang Yurong with a puzzled expression.

Fang Xuan also learned from Blood Shark that the Blood Shark Gang's backer was the Blood Fiend Gang.

Noticing Fang Xuan's confusion, Fang Yurong explained softly, "These things aren't exactly secrets to the Dao Seeking Sect. I overheard other disciples mention them before, but that's all."

Fang Xuan then realized what was happening.

Yes, the Dao Asking Sect is one of the strongest sects in Qingzhou, with influence throughout the region and numerous informants.

It's not surprising that they know the details of these gangs.

Fang Yurong instructed, "No matter what, for your sister's sake and the Fang family's sake, don't provoke the Blood Shark Gang."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan nodded, looking slightly embarrassed.

If Sister Yu Rong found out that she had wiped out the Blood Shark Gang, she would be terrified.

......

Two days later, just as dawn was breaking, a herb gatherer carrying a basket of herbs accidentally wandered into Wankou Mountain.

As soon as we stepped into the dense forest, we were greeted by a strong, pungent smell of blood.

Following the scent, one could see more than a dozen corpses hanging from the branches, covered in blood, a truly horrific scene.

The herb gatherer was so frightened that his legs went weak and he collapsed to the ground, dropping his herb basket and scattering the herbs all over the ground.

He scrambled to his feet, not daring to look again, and ran down the mountain like a madman.

Followed by.

The news of the Blood Shark Gang's annihilation spread like wildfire throughout the streets and alleys of Qingyang County.

This caused a huge uproar.

Everyone's talking about this, no matter where they are.

Some speculate that the Blood Shark Gang accidentally offended Su Yang, the young master of the Su family.

Some speculate that the Su family coveted the wealth and resources accumulated by the Blood Shark Gang over the years.

Some speculate that there's more to the story, and that the Su family was simply framed.

Regardless of the reason, the Su family has been caught in a vortex of public opinion.

The Su family.

"Father, this is a frame-up, a way to pin the blame on someone!"

Su Yang's face twisted in pain as he vehemently protested, "I haven't gone anywhere these past few days, how could I possibly have wiped out the Blood Shark Gang!"

Su Chongming glanced at his angry son and snorted coldly without any politeness: "Of course I know it's a frame-up. You don't have the guts, and you don't have the ability to destroy the Blood Shark Gang."

Not to mention Su Yang, even the current Su family can't do that.

"but......"

Su Chongming stared at Su Yang and said in a cold tone, "What happened to A'da being kicked out of the manor?"

"Father, you...you knew everything?"

Su Yang shrank back, feeling somewhat guilty.

"You bastard!"

Su Chongming slammed his fist on the table and roared, "You really think I don't know your little tricks? You'd better tell me the truth, or I can't save you!"

Intimidated by his father's lingering power, Su Yang had no choice but to tell A-Da the whole story about hiring someone to kill Fang Xuan.

"But Father, I swear, I know nothing except for hinting to Ah Da to deal with Fang Xuan."

After listening to Su Yang's account, Su Chongshan sat in his armchair, his face so gloomy it could drip water.

"You bastard, you bastard!"

Su Chongming said coldly, "I warned you long ago not to touch Fang Xuan recently, why didn't you listen?"

"Father, what do we do now?"

Su Yang had a long face, looking extremely regretful.

He didn't regret taking action against Fang Xuan, but rather regretted sending such a useless person as Ah Da to handle this matter.

Instead of killing the person, they were caught red-handed and used against them.

Now, he's like mud that's fallen into his pants—even if it's not excrement, it's still excrement, and he can't defend himself no matter what.

Although Su Yang was a playboy, he was not stupid.

He knew that the Blood Shark Gang's backer was the Blood Fiend Gang.

The Blood Fiend Gang is the dominant force in Liusha County.

Their overall strength far surpasses that of the Su family.

If the Blood Fiend Gang investigates, it will definitely bring huge trouble to the Su family.

"If only I had known then what I know now!"

Su Chongming gripped the teacup tightly, his knuckles turning white.

His aura was violent and oppressive, clearly indicating that he was extremely angry.

The other party's method of framing was not sophisticated, but it was very effective.

At the very least, the Su family has been dragged into the vortex of public opinion.

If not handled properly, the Su family will face the wrath of the Blood Fiend Gang.

"That little beast Fang Xuan is indeed quite talented, but he alone can't destroy the Blood Shark Gang. This must be the work of the Fang family."

A cold glint flashed in Su Chongming's eyes as he said in a cold voice, "I thought that without Fang Xiaotian, the Fang family would be no threat. It seems I underestimated them."

"Father, what do you plan to do?"

Su Yang looked uneasy and somewhat nervous.

"Don't panic."

Su Chongming said in a deep voice, "I will personally write a letter to the Blood Fiend Gang to explain the situation clearly."

"Father, are you going to contact the Blood Fiend Gang?"

Su Yang's expression changed, and he said, "The Blood Fiend Gang has a bad reputation. If our Su family gets involved with them, it may bring other troubles."

"Could things have gotten any more complicated than they are now?"

Su Chongming sneered, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Since the Fang family wants to frame us, then let's use them to our advantage."

"Father, you mean...?"

Su Yang's eyes lit up, and he said, "Drag the Blood Fiend Gang into this?"

"Even if the Blood Fiend Gang wanted to stay out of it, it wouldn't work."

Su Chongming said, "The Blood Fiend Gang has always been vengeful and extremely domineering. It's the right thing to do for them to deal with the Fang family. As for the rumors outside, they are nothing to worry about."

"Wow, that's impressive."

Su Yang exclaimed, "In this way, we can wipe out the Fang family without shedding a drop of blood."

The father and son exchanged a smile, both seeing a hint of ruthlessness in each other's faces.

......

Liusha County, the headquarters of the Blood Fiend Gang.

A man in black knelt on one knee, head bowed, speaking respectfully.

"Chief, we just received news that our mole in Qingyang County has been removed, and Blood Shark has been killed. According to the information we received, it was the Su family who did it."

In the main seat, a burly man with a face full of scars slowly opened his eyes.

A violent killing intent flashed in his eyes, and his aura was wild and terrifying, like a lurking ferocious beast.

He was Xue Wushang, the leader of the Blood Fiend Gang.

He was a powerful expert at the Qi Condensation Realm.

They were ruthless and killed indiscriminately.

Seeing that Xue Wushang remained silent, his subordinate cautiously asked, "Chief, should we immediately send men to wipe out the Su family?"

"I was already aware of this matter, and I have other plans."

Xue Wushang waved his hand and said, "Go and gather the strong members of the gang first, and wait for my orders."

"Yes, Boss!"

Xue Wushang sat in the main seat, glanced at a letter on the table, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"The Su family? The Fang family?... That's interesting."

......

"Fang Xuan, have you heard? The Blood Shark Gang has been wiped out!"

Fang Yurong hurriedly found Fang Xuan, her eyes fixed on him, trying to see through him.

Fang Xuan said calmly, "Is that so?"

"Not only were they wiped out, but the murderer also framed the Su family."

Fang Yurong's gaze never left Fang Xuan as she asked, "Who do you think did this?"

"How would I know?"

Fang Xuan shrugged helplessly and said, "It's very likely that the Su family was behind it."

He looked at Fang Yurong and smiled, "Sister Yurong, you don't think I did this, do you?"

"I......"

Fang Yurong opened her mouth as if to speak.

Two days ago, Fang Xuan went to cause trouble for the Blood Shark Gang.

But he said he couldn't find the Blood Shark Gang's hideout.

Now, the Blood Shark Gang has been wiped out.

This is too much of a coincidence.

Fang Xuan's disguise was so good that Fang Yurong couldn't see any flaws.

They didn't believe Fang Xuan had that ability.

Fang Yurong said with some worry, "The Blood Fiend Gang won't ignore this. Next, Qingyang County is likely to descend into chaos."

"Sister Yurong, you're worrying too much."

Fang Xuan poured Fang Yurong a cup of tea and comforted her, "This matter has nothing to do with us, so what's there to worry about?"

"I hope so."

Holding her teacup, Fang Yurong looked at Fang Xuan and said, "Fang Xuan, there are only three days left until your duel with Fang Xiao. Are you confident?"

"If all else fails, I..."

Before Fang Yurong could finish speaking, a powerful aura suddenly emanated from the direction of the main house.

In mid-air, the vital energy surged and poured down like a funnel towards a certain place.

Fang Yurong's expression changed, and she said in a deep voice, "That's Fang Xiao's secluded cultivation place. He broke through?!"