The spiritual energy was restored, and he became a mortal immortal in two days.

"What kind of people do you need?"

A look of surprise flashed across An Changmin's face.

Logically speaking, the spiritual vein is obviously more valuable, so why would the Xu family only want one person?

At this moment, even Ye Li, who had been indifferent, couldn't help but cast a glance, feeling very puzzled by the Xu family's choice.

What kind of person can compare to a spiritual vein?

Xu Jingchen gave a signal, and the butler behind him stepped forward and took out a photo.

"After this is done, we ask Ling Xiao to allow us to take this woman away, including by force."

The person in this photo is none other than Lu Yao. The Xu family took the picture the moment she turned around after buying the glutinous rice cakes.

"Please rest assured, we are not doing anything immoral or unethical. We simply want to bring this girl back to the Xu family and raise her properly."

"Being able to enter the Xu family, receive resources, and receive guidance in cultivation is a tremendous opportunity for her."

Butler Xu continued speaking calmly, completely unaware that Ye Li's gaze had suddenly undergone a tremendous change.

At the same time.

Looking at Lu Yao in the photo, Prefect An fell silent.

Dr. Wang also fell silent.

Sitting in the corner, Lin Xiaoman, who was happily playing games, put down her phone and stared at Butler Xu without saying a word.

"Are you... serious?" The Prefect's voice carried a hint of coldness.

"That's natural. She's just an ordinary woman, so I suppose..."

Xu Jingchen finally sensed that something was wrong. He frowned, and the next moment, with a whoosh, Ye Li drew her sword without warning.

The snow-white sword light illuminated the entire underground office, revealing the expressions of everyone present.

indifferent.

Extreme indifference.

In stark contrast to the enthusiasm of the previous moment.

Ye Li pointed her sword tip directly at Xu Jingchen's throat, her voice utterly indifferent: "If the Xu family dares to touch her, you won't be leaving today."

Lu Yao, Chen Xuan's junior sister, is also his closest person.

Even disregarding Chen Xuan's past life strength and the Tai Xuan Sword, there are two pillar-level figures standing behind him.

Shangguan Wanyi and Li Bai.

Even if Chen Xuan's strength has not recovered, if either of these two people were to stand up for Chen Xuan and say a word, the entire land would be thrown into turmoil that very day.

"Why...why are you doing this!"

Butler Xu looked stunned, completely unprepared for Ling Xiao's strong reaction.

"Ye Li, are you out of your mind?"

Xu Jingchen shouted sternly, "Just for a mere mortal woman, you're going to use Moon Frost to kill us?"

That woman's talent, without testing or examination, could only be detected by the Xu family's Heavenly Observation and Soul Appraisal Technique.

He didn't believe that Ling Xiao's people would turn against him for this reason.

"That's right, all for a mortal woman."

"But I'd also like to ask, why would your Xu family want a mere mortal woman?"

Ye Li's entire being resembled a drawn sword, with sword energy swirling and rising around her, and killing intent gathering.

"This woman is insane, she really knows how to use violence..." Xu Jingchen's eyes darkened. "Since you're unwilling, then we'll leave."

After saying that, he snorted coldly and turned to leave with his men.

But he stopped at the threshold, turned his head and said in a low voice, "You need to think this through. Without the help of the Xu family, you won't be able to find a single member of the Blood Luo Palace in the city."

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

Ye Li responded calmly and put away Yue Liushuang.

After the Xu family left, Lin Xiaoman jumped off the chair and angrily said, "Sister Li, why didn't you strike with that sword just now?"

During this period, she had the most contact with Lu Yao and they had the best relationship. They talked about everything and had become best friends.

The idea of ​​bringing her back to the Xu family for training is utter nonsense. She knows all too well the filth of these hidden families.

After investing one unit of resources in you, they'll want to squeeze out twelve units of them afterwards!

"We might not be able to win."

Ye Li shook her head slightly, her expression filled with helplessness. "That Steward Xu is a half-step Golden Core cultivator. I, with my Moon Frost, can at most remain undefeated."

After the spiritual energy was restored, these reclusive families gradually revealed themselves, demonstrating their profound heritage.

"Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!"

"They're just half-step Golden Core cultivators. I don't even know how many I crushed in my past life. What do they have to be so arrogant about!"

Lin Xiaoman spat in the direction Xu Jingchen had left.

"Who told you to be so addicted to playing around all day instead of cultivating properly? If you had broken through to the Golden Core stage, we wouldn't be in this passive position."

Ye Li stretched out her finger and poked Lin Xiaoman's forehead, causing Lin Xiaoman to gasp and back away.

"There's nothing I can do about it. There's only so much spiritual energy in the world, it's so hard for me to cultivate."

Lin Xiaoman said weakly, "I really don't know how those monsters broke through to the Golden Core stage. In the current environment, the limit of heaven and earth is the Foundation Establishment stage."

Dr. Wang said, "These reclusive forces all control a secret realm, where the spiritual energy is many times richer than that in the outside world."

It is precisely because of these secret realms that these hidden forces have been able to continue to this day in the Dharma-ending Age.

"The talks have broken down. What should we do next?" Prefect An said with a grim expression.

The current situation is completely unexpected. Why would the Xu family suddenly take a liking to Lu Yao?

Let's take it one step at a time.

Ye Li rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. "But there's one thing we must do: inform Chen Xuan about this as soon as possible, and keep a close eye on the Xu family. They might not be so honest."

"I'll go inform them!"

Lin Xiaoman was the first to raise her hand, and without waiting for agreement, she rushed towards the South City Courtyard.

……

"You bastard!"

"Lingxiao's people completely disregard the Xu family!"

Inside Qingcheng, on the top floor of a high-end luxury hotel, Xu Jingchen could no longer contain his pent-up anger.

Butler Xu's face was also very gloomy.

Because just now, they didn't feel any respect at all.

"Old Xu, it seems we've been living in seclusion for too long, making them really think the Xu family is a toothless tiger."

"Old Master Xu, I would like to trouble you to personally go and bring that woman back to the Xu family."

"As for the subsequent negotiations with Ling Xiao, you don't need to worry about it anymore. I'll consult the Supreme Elder, and he will handle it."

At this moment, Xu Jingchen's face was indifferent, and his words were icy.

Upon hearing the words "Supreme Elder," Steward Xu's expression turned solemn, and he no longer hesitated.

With his hands behind his back, he stepped off the balcony and, as if cruising through the night sky, soared into the corresponding direction.

The Golden Core stage represents the pinnacle of the current era. While Lingxiao does indeed have four Golden Core cultivators, it's not true that only four exist in the entire Divine Continent.

The existence of the Supreme Elder is the source of the Xu family's confidence to act without having to explain themselves to anyone.

at the same time.

Inside the small courtyard in the south city, the moment Lu Yao returned, Chen Xuan noticed that there was a trace of aura left by someone on her.

"Junior sister, did you run into anyone on your way back?"

Lu Yao looked surprised. "Senior brother, how did you know?"