Warning! A hidden dragon has emerged!

"That was his plan."

Qingxuzi nodded solemnly, "Mo'e cannot die. He deliberately let the Yamata no Orochi devour him, and then used the opportunity to escape. As long as he finds the right opportunity, he can possess another body and be reborn, making a comeback."

Qin Quan froze, a chill creeping into his heart.

If that's the case, the problem is serious.

The Yamata no Orochi fled into the sea, making it as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack to locate the demon.

Qin Quan suddenly looked up and followed the direction in which the Yamata no Orochi had fled, which was the direction of Japan.

"Hopefully, the human it possesses is not from the Dragon Kingdom."

As long as the Demon Lord doesn't cause trouble within the Dragon Kingdom's territory, it doesn't matter even if it wreaks havoc on the entire Japanese kingdom.

With his inner turmoil resolved and facing reality, Qingxuzi completely abandoned his arrogant attitude.

Looking at the devastated ruins of the sect and her own broken soul, powerless to save it, she finally bowed deeply to Qin Quan, her posture extremely humble.

"I was arrogant and rude before, and I hope you will forgive me."

The sect she founded with her own hands has fallen into this state, and she is left with only a wisp of a soul, helpless and alone. The only person she can rely on is the young man in front of her.

Qin Quan stood with his hands behind his back, accepting the bow with composure.

"The Penglai Immortal Sect has not lost its lineage."

Qin Quan spoke slowly, trying to soothe the situation:

"I ordered that all nine hundred or so surviving disciples on the island be transferred to Jincheng, where they will be temporarily managed by Yinlong to help suppress the demonic energy within them."

Is this really true?

A glimmer of light appeared in Qingxuzi's eyes, and he pressed for an answer.

"Why would I need to lie to you?"

Qin Quan remained calm.

The usually aloof and arrogant Qingxuzi actually showed a hint of awkwardness and embarrassment as he softly pleaded.

"Fellow Daoist, could you please give me a ride so I can meet these surviving descendants of the sects?"

"Can."

Qin Quan immediately agreed.

He not only wanted to establish this karmic connection, but also valued the Qingxu Sword that floated in the void.

If I could acquire such a top-tier spiritual artifact and give it to my younger sister Qin Ling, that would be wonderful.

"Mr. Qin, it's Sect Leader Ling on the phone."

Just then, Zhang Qingshun's shouts came from below.

"The demonic energy within the people of Penglai is extremely potent; they are unable to expel it. Please return to Jincheng immediately to discuss a solution!"

The situation is urgent and cannot be delayed.

Qin Quan nodded and slowly landed with the Qingxu Sword.

"Without further ado, let's head to Jincheng immediately."

"yes!"

Zhang Qingshun responded and stepped onto the flying sword. The two of them rose into the air, riding the swords and soaring through the sky, heading straight for Jincheng.

One hour later, at Qing Shi Farm.

Ling Xiao led a group of sect elders around the crowd, all of them with solemn expressions and extremely busy.

Among the hundreds of survivors of Penglai in the arena, all were thin and hunched over, their demonic energy deeply rooted and impossible to break through the layers of seals, and their condition was becoming increasingly weak.

Ling Xiao rubbed his throbbing temples, his face full of irritation, and asked in a deep voice:

"Have you contacted Elder Jiu? When will he arrive?"

"Sect Master, we've made contact. Mr. Qin is on his way back!"

"Where is Chief Xia? Where is she?"

"We have made contact with all of them, except for Abbot Su of Yuquan Temple, who is temporarily unreachable."

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still filled with resentment.

With just one sentence, Qin Quan dumped the enormous mess that was Penglai on himself.

The demonic energy within these survivors is fierce and stubborn; eradicating it would inevitably require a massive expenditure of spiritual energy and a huge price.

He won't take this loss.

Even if they try to save someone, they'll drag Yuquan Temple down with them.

"Sect Master Ling, you're helpless against such a mere wisp of demonic energy?"

A clear, playful voice suddenly rang out; the voice arrived before the person.

Everyone on the field looked up at the sky, where two figures swooped down.

Qin Quan stood tall and straight, landing steadily with Zhang Qingshun, and went straight to Ling Xiao.

Immediately afterwards, Xia Ruoxi, Ling Yun, and Jiang Yao arrived together, bringing Jiang Shan and Jiang Boyue with them to Qing Shi Farm.

With all sides gathered, the atmosphere became extremely tense.

Ling Yun rushed forward, her cheeks covered in fine beads of sweat. She hurried to Ling Xiao, her eyes filled with urgency.

"Dad! This demonic energy is too domineering. Senior Sister Xia and I have tried everything we can, but we can't eradicate it. Please think of a way!"

Seeing this, Ling Xiao was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.

This girl hasn't even been officially recognized yet, but she's already siding with outsiders, always favoring Qin Quan and completely forgetting that she's the Holy Maiden of Kunlun.

The Penglai Sect Master, standing to the side, was thin and hunched over as he slowly stepped forward, his posture extremely humble, almost bending his waist at a ninety-degree angle.

"Sect Master Ling, I beg you to help my sect's disciples dispel the demonic energy. On behalf of Penglai, I owe you a tremendous favor, and I will go through fire and water for any future request."

"That's right, Sect Leader Ling, if you have a way, don't keep it to yourself."

Qin Quan stood aside, enjoying the spectacle and fanning the flames.

"Penglai has always been on par with Kunlun, so this favor from a reclusive sect is quite valuable."

"Shut up, you brat!"

Ling Xiao glared at him fiercely, about to explode in anger, when a sudden flash of inspiration made her suppress her rage.

"My dear nephew, it's not that I'm unwilling to help, but the demonic energy within them is fierce and domineering, and they've been enslaved by evil spirits for years. Only the purest and strongest Yang energy in the world can dispel this."

Upon hearing this, Qin Quan's face instantly darkened.

He finally understood Ling Xiao's thoughts.

The old fox was so eager to call him back, not because he was at his wit's end, but because he had clearly dug a pit and was just waiting for him to jump in!

Since the other party was trying to scheme against him, he didn't need to be polite.

Qin Quan's eyes darted around, and he smiled calmly.

"Sect Master Ling, since that's the case, let's discuss a condition. Kunlun will provide cultivation resources, and I will eradicate all demonic energy. How about that?"

Ling Xiao's heart tightened, and he immediately became alert.

What resources do you want?

Qin Quan did not answer directly, but turned to look at Ling Yun beside him.

"Holy Maiden, what cost did you in your attempt to exorcise the demon?"

Ling Yun replied truthfully:

"My senior sister Xia and I worked together and used up two mid-grade spirit stones, but we couldn't even loosen the seal, let alone eradicate the demonic energy."

"I see."

Qin Quan's smile deepened, and he turned to look at Ling Xiao, making an outrageous demand:

"Sect Master Ling, one thousand mid-grade spirit stones. I will eradicate all the demonic energy from everyone here. This immense favor from Penglai belongs entirely to you, Kunlun. I will not compete for it."

"A thousand mid-grade spirit stones? You really dare to ask for that!"

Ling Xiao gasped, feeling both angry and heartbroken.

"Otherwise what?"

Qin Quan raised an eyebrow and chuckled.

"I can't expect you to get all the benefits while I have to do all the hard work and pay for it, can I? There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Ling Xiao gritted his teeth and weighed the options for a long time before finally giving in.

"A maximum of one thousand low-grade spirit stones. That's my bottom line, not a penny more!"

"make a deal!"

As soon as Ling Xiao finished speaking, Qin Quan immediately stepped forward and took his hand, her movements incredibly fast, as if afraid he would change his mind.

"Money in one hand, life saved in the other. Spirit stones settled first, then I'll immediately begin exorcising the demon."

Ling Xiao was stunned on the spot, only realizing later that he had been tricked by this kid.

The trouble in Penglai had nothing to do with Kunlun, yet in the end he still gave away a thousand low-grade spirit stones for nothing. He was the one who paid for everything, making him a complete sucker!

But once the words are spoken and made in public, there is no room for regret.

He figured out Qin Quan's personality. This kid was best at seizing opportunities. As long as you dared to speak, he would take advantage of the situation and manipulate you.