The First Venerable of All Paths

"Fang Shanhe!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Su Lie's pupils suddenly contracted: "You've broken through to the Qi Condensation Realm?"

Previously, Fang Shanhe was only at the peak of the Qi Gathering Realm, but in such a short time, he has broken through to the Yuan Condensation Realm.

With the addition of Fang Shanhai, who has reached the Divine Realm, the Fang family now boasts a number of powerful individuals that have caught up with the Su family.

No wonder the patriarch said not to completely break ties with the Fang family; the root of the problem lies here.

"Young Master, are you alright?"

Fang Shanhe ignored Su Lie and looked at Fang Xuan instead.

"fine."

Fang Xuan shook his head, quickly took out a pill and swallowed it, then circulated his internal energy to suppress the injuries in his body.

Although he and Su Lie hadn't fought for long, Su Lie was, after all, a powerful expert at the Condensation Realm.

Those powerful killing moves greatly depleted Fang Xuan's resources.

In particular, the final activation of the sword energy in the sword box caused Fang Xuan to suffer some backlash.

It will probably take some time for it to fully recover.

"Su Lie, you old dog, do you really think the Fang family has no one left?"

Sensing Fang Xuan's weakened aura, Fang Shanhe coldly said, "With your cultivation at the Condensation Realm, you dare to ambush my young master? Does your Su family want to start a war?"

"Fang Shanhe, don't try to threaten me with that."

Su Lie said, "Do you really think my Su family is afraid?"

"Then let's fight!"

Fang Shanhe stepped forward, his powerful aura sweeping towards Su Lie.

"beat!"

Fang Ren and the others, equally fearless, stood together behind Fang Shanhe.

Seeing this, Su Lie's face grew even more gloomy.

Su Lie was injured by the sword energy and was in a very weak state.

If a fight really breaks out, you will definitely not gain any advantage.

"You dare not?"

Fang Shanhe said coldly, "Since you don't dare, then take your Su family and get out of here immediately. From today onwards, this western market town belongs to my Fang family!"

"you......"

Su Bao was about to speak when Su Lie stopped him.

"Today, the Su family admits defeat."

Su Lie stared at Fang Shanhe and said in a gloomy tone, "But don't be so smug. Even if this market is given to your Fang family, we'll see if you can hold onto it!"

Despite the Fang family's current arrogance, they will be wiped out of Qingyang County once the Blood Fiend Gang arrives.

At that time, everything the Fang family owns will belong to the Su family.

"You don't need to worry about that."

Fang Shanhe sneered, "Remember, my young master has already dissolved his engagement with Su Qingyao. So you won't be able to take away a single spirit stone from this market."

"On what grounds?"

Su Bao immediately said, "My Su family has been running the market for many years, making a fortune every day. Of course, my Su family should take these with us."

"Is Elder Su Lie thinking the same thing?"

Fang Shanhe looked at Su Lie.

"Hehe, these are just some worldly possessions. Consider them temporarily entrusted to the Fang family for safekeeping."

Su Lie sneered and said, "Let's go!"

After saying that, Su Lie led Su Hu and his group and quickly left the market.

He looked extremely disheveled.

"It's finally resolved."

Seeing the Su family leave, Fang Xin and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

"You're oversimplifying things."

Fang Shanhe said, "The Su family will definitely not let this market go unpunished. They will take it back sooner or later. They are just waiting for an opportunity."

"Take it back?"

Fang Xuan said, "I'm afraid they won't have that chance."

Fang Shanhe shook his head, said nothing more, and led Fang Xuan and the others to settle down nearby in the market.

At the same time, he ordered someone to notify the clan to send people to take over the market to prevent the Su family from retaliating.

"Young Master, you were far too impulsive today."

Fang Shanhai said, "Our Fang family is now surrounded by powerful enemies and is in a precarious situation. If you take back your assets in such a high-profile manner, the Su family will definitely not let it go."

"That's precisely why we need to take back these industries as soon as possible."

Fang Xuan said, "What the Fang family lacks most right now is time, but as long as we have these industries, we will generate profits continuously, saving the Fang family a lot of time."

"But no matter how much time we save, it's impossible to compete with the Blood Fiend Gang, right?"

Fang Shanhe said, "Moreover, managing these industries would also take up some manpower, which is really not advisable."

Fang Xuan smiled slightly: "Who said I was going to manage these businesses?"

"What do you mean?"

Fang Shanhe said, "Does the young master intend to abandon this responsibility?"

"That's not the case."

Fang Xuan said, "The reason I took back these properties is to concentrate all the resources and enhance the strength of my Fang family as soon as possible. Only by completely eliminating the Blood Fiend Gang can we firmly grasp these properties in our hands."

A glint flashed in Fang Shanhe's eyes: "Young Master means..."

Fang Xuan said, "Second Elder, please compile a complete list of all the profits from all the industries, convert them into the resources that the Fang family currently needs, and distribute them all."

"All these businesses must cease operations before the Blood Fiend Gang arrives!"

Fang Shanhe understood Fang Xuan's intention and immediately went to calculate the profits to exchange for resources.

Trying to improve the family's strength in a short period of time is ultimately too hasty.

......

"Patriarch, the Fang family has gone too far!"

The Su family.

The atmosphere in the council hall was heavy.

The patriarch, Su Chongming, sat in the main seat with a gloomy expression.

The Su family members below also looked grim.

Just now, news had reached their ears that the Fang family had forcefully seized Lan Yue Lou and Zhen Yao Ge, among other properties.

In an instant, the Su family members were enraged and clamored for revenge against the Fang family.

"Patriarch Su."

A middle-aged man with a sinister appearance said, "That little beast Fang Xuan not only seized our property, but also killed one of my Qian family elders and threw the body at our doorstep. This is blatant provocation. How can my Qian family face anyone if we don't avenge this?"

The middle-aged man was named Qian Huaizhou, and he was the head of the Qian family.

Fang Xuan seized Zhenyao Pavilion, and the bodies of Old Qian and his family, who were in charge of managing the pavilion, were dumped at the gate.

He even threatened to make the Qian family go to the Fang family to apologize.

This is blatant provocation against the Qian family and the Su family.

Upon learning of this, Qian Huaizhou flew into a rage and immediately went to the Su family to seek help.

"Who in the entire Qingyang County doesn't know that my Qian family works for the Su family? How is the Fang family's behavior any different from that of bandits and robbers?"

Qian Huaizhou cupped his hands and said, "Therefore, I implore Patriarch Su to uphold justice for my Qian family."

If it had been a month ago, and the Fang family had dared to do this, he would have led his men to storm their gates.

However, the Fang family is now capable of repelling the Blood Fiend Gang's encirclement and suppression, and their strength should not be underestimated.

Knowing he was no match for the Fang family, Qian Huaizhou had no choice but to seek help from the Su family.

"Big brother, let's start the war!"

Su Chongshan said in a chilling tone, "Leaving aside the importance of these businesses to the Su family, if we don't do something, won't we become a laughing stock?"

"Enough is enough, there's no need to endure it any longer."

An elder of the Su family also said, "The Fang family is pushing their luck so far; it's time to teach them a lesson."

Su Chongming held his teacup, remaining silent.

But the chilling aura emanating from him was even more intense than before.

"Regarding this matter, I..."

Before Su Chongming could finish speaking, a figure rushed over.

It was Su Lie.

Seeing Su Lie's weak appearance, Su Chongming's face darkened, and he said, "Second Elder, weren't you supposed to be overseeing things at the market? Why have you suddenly returned?"

"I have come to apologize to the head of the family."

Su Lie sighed and said, "Just now, the Fang family seized the West City Market."

"What?"

Even after learning that Su Zhe's cultivation had been abolished and that the Zhenyao Pavilion had been seized, Su Chongming did not react much.

But now, Su Chongming suddenly stood up and angrily asked, "The West City Market is lost?"

Both Lanyue Tower and Zhenyao Pavilion can generate substantial profits.

But compared to the market, it seems insignificant.

More importantly, Su Lie was personally in charge of the western market area.

"Could it be that Fang Shanhai made a move?"

Su Chongming looked at Su Lie with an extremely sharp gaze.

"no."

Su Lie didn't dare to look at Su Chongming, and lowered his head to say, "It's Fang Xuan."

"What? It's Fang Xuan again?!"

Su Chongshan exclaimed in surprise, "Second Elder, what nonsense are you talking about? Fang Xuan is only at the Body Refinement Realm. Do you think he can take the market away from you?"

"The fault lies with me; I underestimated that little beast."

With a look of shame, Su Lie briefly recounted his duel with Fang Xuan.

"Second Elder, you're confused."

Upon hearing this, Su Chongming angrily said, "That little bastard Fang Xuan is treacherous and cunning. Since he dared to agree to your conditions, he must have been confident of victory. You've fallen for his trap."

"Actually, I could have just killed him."

Su Lie's tone was full of regret as he said, "Who knew that little beast had a treasure that contained sword energy? That's how I fell into his trap."

"A supreme treasure imbued with sword energy?"

Su Chongshan's expression changed, as if he had remembered something, and he said, "Could it be that that little bastard has awakened his sword cultivation?"

He hadn't forgotten the last time the Blood Fiend Gang besieged the Fang family.

He personally dealt with Fang Xuan, who almost awakened his sword cultivation.

"impossible!"

Su Chongming was also aware of this matter and immediately denied it, saying, "I don't deny that the little beast's talent is not weak, but since he has failed to awaken his sword cultivation, it will be as difficult as climbing to heaven if he wants to awaken it again."

"I suspect he must have obtained a priceless treasure from somewhere."

Su Chongming said, "Don't forget, Yang'er also obtained a weapon containing sword energy at Tianbao Tower a few days ago."

"The patriarch is right."

Su Lie said, "Back then, that little beast released his sword energy using that treasure. He himself wasn't a sword cultivator."

"I really don't know what kind of luck that little bastard had."

Su Chongshan said with a gloomy face, "It's one thing to escape with your life, but to recover your cultivation and gain such good fortune is simply outrageous."

"It seems this little beast can't be allowed to live!"

A murderous glint flashed in Su Chongming's eyes as he said, "However, we don't need to take action ourselves to deal with the Fang family."

"Brother, are you actually joining forces with the Blood Fiend Gang?"

Su Chongshan said, "But they are several days away from Qingyang County. By the time they arrive, my Su family will have lost all face."

His son died at Fang Xuan's hands, and he himself almost died at Fang Shanhai's hands.

Su Chongshan had long been eager to kill Fang Xuan and wipe out the Fang family.

"There's no need for that."

Su Chongming said in a chilling tone, "Before that, someone will go looking for trouble with the Fang family."