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The Xu family of Tianshan County.

The remaining senior members of the Xu family kept watch all night, but neither the patriarch Xu De Kui nor the young master Xu Zhi Long returned.

The remaining people rushed to the dilapidated temple in the southern suburbs to investigate, only to find the place in ruins, with blood staining the ground.

"No... could something have happened?"

The Xu family member spoke in a trembling voice, feeling as if the sky had fallen.

They searched the entire mountainside but couldn't find any trace of Xu Dekui and his group.

Could it be that the body has vanished without a trace? Was it eaten by evil spirits?

The Xu family was horrified and hurriedly reported the situation to the Wuxiang Sect and the Law Enforcement Division.

Upon hearing the report from the Xu family, which concerned the lives of Xu Dekui and others, the Chief Enforcement Officer Yang Liu, as well as Chief Wuxiang Zhu Xiong, Yang Feng, and others, were all alarmed and came to investigate.

Through some of the Soul-Tracking Techniques of the Wuxiang Division, they were shocked to discover that Xu Dekui and the others were indeed all dead.

However, even his soul had been devoured, making it impossible to summon his spirit to inquire about the specific reason.

According to the remaining members of the Xu family, Xu Dekui and his group originally intended to capture a group of sword-wielders and achieve great military exploits, but unfortunately, they all perished in the southern suburbs.

Upon hearing these words, the high-ranking officials of Tianshan County were greatly alarmed.

Could it be that the Chief Sword Master is present?

Shock and disbelief washed over everyone.

The Chief of the Sword-Holding Bureau of Tianshan County was once Lu Chengfeng. After Lu Chengfeng was framed, no one of the Chief of the Sword-Holding Bureau's rank has caused trouble for a long time.

However, judging from the current situation of the Xu family, only the appearance of the Grand Commander of the Sword can kill Xu Dekui.

Moreover, with so many powerful members of the Xu family present, who could have wiped out Xu De Kui and his group if the Grand Commander of the Sword hadn't been there?

When these messages spread, they completely shocked the entire Tianshan County, causing a huge uproar.

Especially within the Wuxiang Division, many people are discussing this matter extensively.

"This is terrifying, even Xu Dekui is dead."

"Yes, this is troublesome. The remnants of the Sword-wielding clique have caught a big fish!"

"Didn't Chen Yuan say he'd find the remaining Sword-wielding clique within seven days? Heh, looks like that'll be even harder!"

"Yes, even Xu Dekui is dead, let alone him?"

"There's a powerful figure at the level of a Grand Commander of the Sword. If Chen Yuan can find him? I'll fucking shit upside down!"

"Haha, looks like he's going to commit suicide by swallowing shit."

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Many of the Wuxiang Guards discussed among themselves, already convinced that Chen Yuan was doomed.

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Prefect Zhu Xin leaned back in his chair in the prefectural office, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"That kid's got guts, actually managed to kill Xu Dekui? Not bad, pretty fierce, worthy of being that guy's successor..."

As she finished speaking, a playful and amused glint appeared in her eyes. "Next up is the Yang family..."

The entire Tianshan County was thrown into a state of panic because of this major incident involving the Xu family.

After returning to the Human Desire Tower, Chen Yuan continued his cultivation, ignoring everyone.

He needs to digest the blood, flesh, and essence of the Xu family members, as well as the cultivation resources he has obtained from them, in order to break through to the Great Perfection of the Yellow Court.

The same applies to Li Wei and Nuomi.

They both knew this very well.

Another tough battle is ahead!

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Three days later, on the night of the same day.

The Yang family held a double seventh-day funeral and hosted a banquet for many powerful families in Tianshan County.

It is called Double Seven because the first seven days have passed, and now another seven days have passed.

This is considered two separate seven-day mourning periods.

Originally, the corpses of Yang Gang and Yang Yu were already rotting, but under the influence of some evil-dispelling pills that the Yang family had obtained from the Wuxiang Sect, which were stuffed into the corpses, they began to instinctively devour the evil energy of heaven and earth and began to mutate.

The Evil-Transforming Pill is the same type of thing as the Demon-Transforming Pill, Monster-Transforming Pill, Beast-Transforming Pill, and so on.

If humans consume these pills, they can transform into corresponding demons or evil spirits.

Tonight, the Yang family mansion is draped in white mourning clothes in every corner. What should have been a somber atmosphere has instead become extremely oppressive and chilly.

In the huge courtyard, hundreds of tables were set up, and more than a dozen kinds of delicious dishes were already laid out.

The numerous guests who came to the event lost their appetites despite the delicious food laid out on the table.

Because on the rooftop at the very front, two headless corpses stood, their smooth necks devouring the essence of the blood moon, seemingly about to evolve.

White lanterns hung under the eaves of the surrounding houses.

On each lantern, the word "debt" was written in large, shocking blood.

It represents the meaning of blood debts being repaid in blood.

In front of the house where the two headless corpses were found, there was a huge altar.

Candles and incense burned on the altar, filling the air with smoke.

Paper money was scattered all around the altar.

There were several braziers, and some women wearing white headscarves were weeping softly, occasionally putting some food that had been burning in the braziers.

Standing before the offering table, Yang Liu spoke with a cold expression, "Gang'er, Yu'er, and Guoguo, today is the last day that Father and Lord Zhu agreed upon."

"Once today is over, I'll kill that little bastard Chen Yuan and avenge you three!"

"Then you can rest in peace!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the many high-ranking members of the Yang family behind him nodded, their eyes revealing both coldness and excitement.

"Hmph, finally I can get my revenge! It's been so damn annoying letting Chen Yuan run rampant for so many days!"

"Today is the last day; there's absolutely no way Chen Yuan can capture the remaining Sword-wielding clique!"

"Not to mention finding the traitor within the official ranks, that's utter nonsense!"

"He's dead. If the Yang family doesn't kill him by tonight, those officials from the Wuxiang Sect will make him swallow shit and commit suicide!"

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The more the Yang family's higher-ups spoke, the more excited and ferocious they became.

The position of Grand Master of the Formless is already within the Yang family's grasp, and they have also avenged their great grudge... That is ultimately some consolation.

Although three of his direct subordinates died, it seems like it was all worth it.

The other guests nodded in agreement, saying that Chen Yuan was courting death and dared to be arrogant and domineering in front of the Xiangshou family.

Many others, however, kept cursing Chen Yuan, saying he would die a terrible death.

Meanwhile, guests continued to arrive, and many brought gifts, most of which were valuable, including black pills, rare treasures, and even magical artifacts from the Yellow Court.

As more and more guests arrived, even the eerie atmosphere gradually became lively.

Many people came to curry favor with the Yang family because they had a Chief Enforcement Officer who was about to become the Chief Wuxiang Officer.

What was meant to be a word of congratulations turned into a message of condolence.

The crowd looked at each other strangely, but they also stopped laughing and joking and became serious.

However, when people talk in hushed tones, the buzzing sound inevitably gets louder.

Therefore, it actually looks like there's a lively atmosphere.

As more and more people arrived, Yang Liu's gaze remained cold and menacing.

"Has the Prefect not arrived yet?"

Yang Liu looked at the old man to one side and spoke in a low voice.

"I haven't seen Lord Zhu come."

The old man said respectfully.

"Hmph, do they look down on me, Yang Liu, and turn both of their sons into evil spirits?"

Yang Liu's eyes turned ferocious, but she quickly regained her composure. "If she doesn't want to come, she doesn't have to. As long as she keeps her promise, that's fine."

The other senior executives remained silent, their gazes fixed on the main entrance ahead.

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Meanwhile, in front of the Yang family's gate.

Many members of the Yang family were there to greet the guests, including a man who was engaged to Yang Guoguo. He was dressed in mourning clothes and looked grief-stricken.

Just then, Chen Yuan, dressed in the robes of the Chief of the Wuxiang Division, though young in appearance, had a dignified look on his face, and led Li Wei, Nuomi, and Zhou Ye to arrive.

Zhou Ye felt a chill run down his spine, his gaze unfocused as he looked at the young man before him.

So fierce!

Are you really going to dry the willow branches?

In contrast to his timidity, Li Wei and Nuomi looked excited.

"Great! A banquet! It's been so long since I've had one."

Li Wei rubbed his hands together, drooling.

He suddenly remembered something and looked at Chen Yuan, "Ah Yuan, we are polite people. Since we're here for the banquet, have you prepared a gift or a monetary contribution?"

"Ready."

Chen Yuan spoke calmly, his eyes narrowing, "We understand social etiquette, so gifts are a must."

Upon hearing the word "gift," Zhou Ye felt a chill run down his spine.

Because Chen Yuan asked him to prepare the gift.

He knew that if Chen Yuan took out those two gifts, it would definitely ignite the Yang family's anger.

"This time, I'm afraid I'm going to be smashed to pieces."

Zhou Ye felt uneasy.

Although he was the swordsman, he was an undercover agent in the Wuxiang Sect, but he had never experienced anything so exciting.

As Chen Yuan and his group of four approached the Yang family's gate, one of the young men responsible for greeting the guests immediately stepped forward respectfully.

"Excuse me, sir..."

The young man who spoke respectfully was initially thought to be one of the other Wuxiang Division Chiefs, but upon closer inspection, he immediately realized it was Chen Yuan!

Chen Yuan is currently in Tianshan County, where he is also very famous, and most people know his name.

Even his portrait circulated among the Xiangshou family.

At that moment, the young man recognized Chen Yuan immediately.

"Ah, you're Chen Yuan!"

He couldn't help but scream, instantly attracting the attention of everyone at the door.

"Chen Yuan? He actually dares to come here?"

Upon hearing this, a member of the Yang family was immediately filled with anger and glared at them with hostility.

When they realized it really was Chen Yuan, they all moved and blocked the doorway.

"You are Chen Yuan!"

One of the young men shouted angrily, his eyes filled with rage.

Zhou Ye glanced at the man and whispered, "It's Yang Guoguo's fiancé, Shu Tian."

After a pause, Zhou Ye spoke again, "His father is the Prefectural Magistrate, Shu Zhenyue."

"Oh?"

Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes, looking at the newcomer with a mocking expression. "Are you blind?"

As he spoke, he pointed to his face, "Such a handsome face, you can't recognize me?"

Everyone, "..."

Shu Tian was slightly taken aback, then gritted his teeth and said, "Yang Guoguo went to your brothel that night, and you just hid her away, didn't you?"

Shu Tian has admired Yang Guoguo since childhood, which clearly shows that he doesn't believe anything could have happened to her.

Moreover, he did not see Yang Guoguo's body.

So I was filled with a sliver of anticipation.

He hoped that Chen Yuan had hidden Yang Guoguo away.

"no!"

Chen Yuan shook his head slightly.

Shu Tian asked instinctively, "And what about her?"

Chen Yuan said, "Kill them."