The God of the Human Realm!

Chapter 113 Disrespectful, Monk Acts Brutally
Zhenhai Alliance!
Xie Kun's expression changed, and then he met a pair of eyes that seemed to be smiling but not smiling. His heart trembled instantly, and he felt that he was in a difficult situation.

If it were an ordinary martial arts practitioner or a general force that intercepted the dragon, he could simply use the prestige of the Xie family of Jiangling to intimidate them.

They could even order someone to forcibly seize property and kill without mercy.

But they just happened to run into Hong Yuan, the Dragon King of Zhenhai, who rose to prominence in a short time and became famous throughout Mingzhou!
How did they end up in Xingqing Prefecture?

They also captured the Cave Abyss Dragon that they had been relentlessly hunting!
Xie Kun's expression changed drastically, becoming uncertain.

The Xie family guards behind him also recognized Hong Yuan. Their originally aggressive pace faltered, and they instinctively tightened the reins, raising dust and sand.

Xie Kun turned his gaze and saw that the alligator dragon was about to be dragged onto the deck by the sailors and guards of the Zhenhai Alliance.

He was extremely anxious; there was no way he could steal it—that would be suicide.

Hong Yuan was a peerless figure who could kill two Grandmasters of the Subtle Realm and one General of the Army with a mere gesture. In front of such a fierce god, his dozens of men were no different from chickens and dogs.

However, Xie Kun was truly unwilling to watch helplessly as the other party took the Cave Abyss Dragon away.

Taking a deep breath, he urged his horse forward and stood in the shallow river water, saying loudly, "So it is Alliance Leader Hong of the Zhenhai Alliance in person. I have long heard of your great name, and seeing you today, I can see that you are indeed extraordinary."

Xie Kun looked at the alligator dragon, his voice echoing along the riverbank: "Alliance Leader Hong, you may not know this, but this alligator dragon was indeed discovered by my Xie clan. We tracked and hunted it for many days, expending a great deal of manpower and resources. I humbly request that Alliance Leader Hong grant us the honor of returning this beast to us. I, Xie, would be eternally grateful..."

Hong Yuan didn't reply, but smiled and asked, "And who are you, sir?"

Xie Kun was taken aback, then cupped his hands in greeting: "My name is Xie Kun, a steward of the Xie family of Jiangling..."

There was an inexplicable arrogance in his words.

"The steward of the Xie family, one of the eight great families, is quite a figure..." Hong Yuan nodded, then his gaze sharpened as he scrutinized Xie Kun from head to toe.

The other person's gaze was calm and peaceful, without any sharpness, but Xie Kun felt uneasy under that gaze, and gave a somewhat awkward dry laugh: "I wonder if there is something wrong with me? Why is Alliance Leader Hong looking at me like that?"

"I've only witnessed the power and prestige of the eight great families. How dare a mere steward be so arrogant as to sit on his horse and speak to me in front of me? Unbelievable!"

Hong Yuan exclaimed in admiration, then his voice suddenly changed, crashing down like a thunderbolt: "Get off your horse!"

Boom!

Like a bolt of lightning shattering the sky, the sound reverberated in Xie Kun's ears. Xie Kun felt his head buzzing, his heart seemed to stop beating, his eyes rolled back, and he suddenly fell towards the riverbank.

With a 'plop', Xie Kun rolled into the river.

At the same time, galloping horses seemed to be startled and neighed wildly, their hooves flying. The Xie family guards, who were farther away, also felt dizzy and their minds seemed to crash, and they all rolled to the ground.

Some of the unlucky ones were trampled by the startled horses, letting out a shrill scream.

Hong Yuan used the 'Soul-Swaying Bell' technique. Although he had just mastered it, the extraordinary power he generated, given his abundant blood and qi and strong constitution, far surpassed that of Qi Changkong's decades of cultivation.

Even without using his full strength, a single sentence was enough to knock dozens of elite soldiers to the ground.

On the cargo ship, all the guards, thugs, and the manager were dumbfounded.

"You don't even know a basic 'divine avoidance' technique, yet you dare to ask me, Hong, for face. You're utterly clueless..."

Hong Yuan stretched lazily, not bothering to return to his cabin, and ordered the pale-faced steward beside him, "Set sail and return to Linjiang Prefecture... and bring me another chair."

"Yes!"

Before long, the alligator was pulled onto the deck. When it hit the ground, it made a loud 'thud', which showed how heavy it was.

Hong Yuan did not kill the beast, but only stunned it with his strength. After all, he could not cook it himself, and the chef on the ship had limited skills.

We should bring this strange beast back to Linjiang Prefecture and find someone to cook it.

The cargo ship parted the waves and slowly sailed on the Jade Belt River, gradually disappearing into the distance.

Xie Kun's head was throbbing, and he felt numbness in his limbs, making them unresponsive. Even though he was in shallow water, he was forced to swallow several mouthfuls of river water.

He was closest to the target and was the primary target of Hong Yuan's "Soul-Shattering Bell," so his mind was shaken the most.

Xie Kun struggled in the shallow water, completely disoriented and disoriented, his mind blank. After being filled with water, a guard who had finally come to his senses stumbled over, pulled him up, and dragged him ashore.

"Thank you, Steward..."

"Sir..."

Xie Kun lay on the ground, staring blankly at the sky. The world seemed to be spinning, and he seemed to hear calls from afar. Then someone shook his body.

After an unknown amount of time, Xie Kun finally vomited a large mouthful of river water. He vomited for a few more moments before staggering to his feet, his face filled with horror.

"Manager, are you alright? We..." A guard captain approached and asked anxiously.

"Shut up!" Xie Kun roared, his face ashen, his eyes filled with terror. He looked towards the Jade Belt River, but there was no sign of the Zhenhai Alliance cargo ships.

He clenched his fists tightly, but he was so weak that he swayed as he stood. The head guard quickly helped him up, his face filled with fear.

The reputation of the Divine Prison Spear Master had long been known throughout the prefectures of Mingzhou, but no one had told him that he was such a terrifying figure.

Without even moving a finger, a single sentence left these dozens of people feeling weak in the knees and dizzy.

Xie Kun closed his eyes and slowly said, "Immediately send a message back to the city and report this matter to Young Master Lingjun in detail. This matter is beyond our ability to handle!"

After a day's journey, Hong Yuan could no longer stand the slow pace and disembarked.

As for the alligator dragon, it was left on the ship for them to transport back to the prefectural city.

Hong Yuan studied the alligator dragon briefly. It was about seven meters long, and its rock-like scales were as hard as refined iron.

Even after its scales are broken, its flesh is quite resilient. Besides its immense strength, what is most distinctive is its bright yellow vocal sac in its throat.

As it awoke, a sound like muffled thunder shook several nearby sailors and guards, leaving them dizzy for a while—a sound remarkably similar to the 'Soul-Shattering Bell'.

Judging from the fact that the Xie family of Jiangling is hunting this beast, it's probably not because some important member of the Xie family who cultivates true martial arts or a powerful body needs it.

Hong Yuan didn't care.

They then stunned the alligator and had its limbs and ferocious mouth bound.

As dusk approached, Hong Yuan returned to his loyal Linjiang Prefecture.

His figure flickered and landed inside the Tao family compound.

After Hong Yuan moved in, Tao Gongwang, Tao Jingxing and others had already moved out and moved to another courtyard.

Only Tao Xiyue remained to serve Hong Yuan.

Of course, there were also many maids and servants. Before even entering the inner quarters, melodious and pleasant music could be heard, sometimes light and lively, like a young girl running through blooming wildflowers, and sometimes plaintive and sorrowful, as if longing for a lover far away.

Hong Yuan slowed his pace, listening to the music.

Shortly after, when the music stopped, applause was accompanied by Xu Qingjing's praise: "Sister Tao, you played the zither so beautifully, no wonder the young master likes it."

Hong Yuan smiled upon hearing this.

In reality, Xu Qingjing was a few months older than Tao Xiyue.

He stepped inside and said with a smile, "I also really like Qingjing."

The sudden sound startled the two girls in the courtyard, but they immediately broke into smiles.

"Young Master!" Tao Xiyue exclaimed in surprise, then leaped up from the futon, her red skirt fluttering, and rushed past the zither, like a fiery flame into Hong Yuan's arms.

Tao Xiyue pressed her cheek against Hong Yuan's chest, rubbing against him like a kitten.

Xu Qingjing walked briskly to Hong Yuan's side, her pretty face smiling, her lips pursed, and she remained silent.

After a moment, Tao Xiyue frowned, wrapped her slender arms around Hong Yuan's neck, climbed up like a koala, and whispered in his ear with a soft laugh: "Young Master has a scent."

"Ok?"

Hong Yuan sniffed. After spending a day on the cargo ship, no matter how clean it was, and after studying the alligator dragon for a long time, it would eventually pick up some strange smells.

"How dare you look down on me? You're punished to take a bath with me!"

Tao Xiyue's body was suspended in mid-air, her long legs wrapped around Hong Yuan's waist. Having tried this many times before, the girl knew what was going to happen next.

Her face flushed, a mixture of shyness and anticipation, her eyes seemed to well up with tears, and she nibbled at Hong Yuan's ear with her lips: "This servant didn't mean it, it was Young Master who was trying to play a trick."

Xu Qingjing's face showed a hint of envy. She was quite bold if she were alone with Hong Yuan, but she hesitated in front of Tao Xiyue.

"Qingjing, come and rub my back." Hong Yuan reached out and grabbed, and the net unfolded, causing Xu Qingjing to involuntarily lean towards him.

"Ah... okay!" Xu Qingjing nodded, then seemed to remember something and quickly said, "Young master, something has happened in the prefectural city that I need to report to you."

"Something small?"

"Let's talk about it later."

The hot spring pool is filled with mist, and the water ripples gently.

Hong Yuan, his clothes half-open, leaned against the pool. Tao Xiyue's cheeks were flushed from the heat. She gently rubbed his shoulders with both hands, but after a while her hands felt weak. She leaned against him with slightly rapid breathing and said softly, "Young Master, Xiyue is a little tired."

As she spoke, her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Hong Yuan lowered his head and spoke softly to her; the two looked at each other and smiled.

Before long, the pool water rippled slightly, and Xu Qingjing appeared from the side, gently stroking the water's surface and slightly tilting her head to tidy her long, jet-black hair.

Hong Yuan gently pulled Tao Xiyue into his arms and leaned her against the edge of the pool. She was already completely relaxed and allowed him to treat her gently.

After a long while, Tao Xiyue and Xu Qingjing grew increasingly tired and closed their eyes to sleep one after another. Hong Yuan summoned a maid to tidy their clothes, and then escorted them to their room to rest.

As for the matter that Xu Qingjing wanted to report earlier, it will be discussed again tomorrow.

The next day.

Tao Xiyue and Xu Qingjing were still asleep. Hong Yuan, wearing a loose white robe, was having breakfast. Not long after, a servant announced that Qing Lingzi had arrived.

Shortly after, Qing Lingzi entered and bowed to Hong Yuan, saying, "Greetings, Alliance Leader."

Hong Yuan took a sip of the soup. The Tao family was, after all, a powerful clan with a history of nearly two hundred years, so the chefs in the mansion were naturally highly skilled.

However, the quality of a dish cannot be judged solely by the chef's skill; its appearance must also be considered.

For example, is Huang Rong's cooking really better than that of the imperial chefs in the palace?
But if you could go to the world of The Legend of the Condor Heroes and have to choose between the Imperial Chef's and Huang Rong's dishes, which would you choose?
Hong Yuan already has Xi Yue who writes books, Qing Jing who adds fragrance to the room, and Ou Shu Yao who warms the bed; all he needs is a cook with delicate hands to prepare the soup…

Putting aside his chaotic thoughts, Hong Yuan glanced at Qing Lingzi and frowned slightly: "Are you injured?"

Qing Lingzi said, "It's just a minor injury. It can be considered a blessing in disguise, as it has allowed me to get one step closer to the subtle level of internal energy. I estimate that I will soon reach the subtle level."

There was an undisguised excitement in Qing Lingzi's words.

The Wuding Sword Sect was once a sect that produced a master of the Subtlety Realm, but that was a long time ago. In the past few decades, no one has reached the Subtlety Realm again. The sect has superior Subtlety Realm secret techniques, but it still has to hide them carefully to avoid attracting covetous eyes if a child carries gold through the bustling city.

Although……

Qing Lingzi raised her head slightly, glanced at Hong Yuan, and then lowered her head again.

"Tell me, what happened..."

Qing Lingzi nodded and immediately began to report.

It turned out that after Hong Yuan left Linjiang Prefecture and went to Xingqing Prefecture that day, Qing Lingzi tracked down a fairy from 'Biwu Wonderland' to Baoguang Temple.

Finally, they captured and killed the nun who was actually the nun "Dinghui Master" of Shuiyue Nunnery, and also arrested Hongfa, the abbot of Baoguang Temple.

Arresting the abbot of a Buddhist temple is one thing, but the problem is that his identity as a Buddhist monk is not simple.

He was the illegitimate son of Huitong, the head of the Vinaya Academy at Vajra Temple!
This gave Qing Lingzi a headache. He definitely couldn't let him go, but he also couldn't kill him on his own. So he had no choice but to imprison him in the Zhenhai Army prison.

They await Hong Yuan's return to decide his fate.

"Jingang Temple?" Hong Yuan's eyes flashed, knowing there was more to come; otherwise, Qing Lingzi wouldn't have been injured. "Won't those monks come knocking on our door?"

Although Vajra Temple is one of the three major sects in Mingzhou, Hong Yuan has now grown powerful and has long intended to test his skills against the heroes of the world. He does not see it as a problem, but rather as an opportunity.

Qing Lingzi nodded slightly: "Three days ago, three senior monks from the Vajra Temple came and asked us for people. I refused, so we started fighting. These three monks' martial arts skills had all reached the level of 'freedom of control', and I could only barely hold my own against them."

"However, what I didn't expect was that they didn't come in threes, but in six. Two of them caused a riot in the city, and the last one infiltrated the Zhenhai Army and rescued Vice Admiral Hongfa!"

"I discovered it too late, and was defeated after only a few exchanges with that person."

Qing Lingzi said with a solemn expression, "That person should be a master of the subtle realm. If it wasn't a senior monk of the Hui generation who personally took action, it should be 'Xingzhe' Liaochen from the Vajra Temple."

The so-called "walker" is the person in charge of the sect's external affairs.

At this point, Qing Lingzi gave a self-deprecating smile: "Whether it is a high-ranking monk of the Hui generation or Liao Chen, they have all shown me mercy."

Hong Yuan waved his hand: "It doesn't matter who it is, I'll help you reach the microscopic level first."

(End of this chapter)