Cultivation begins with forming a bond with a spirit bee.

Chapter 66 The Finale

When Sun Shaofeng heard the second wave of roaring engines, he knew that the plan had succeeded.

He took a deep breath and pointed his sword at the gap in the formation.

"Kill the disciples of the Sun family!"

At his command, all the Sun family disciples transformed into streaks of light and rushed towards the cave entrance.

Several Hou family disciples, who had lost their hands and feet and were still struggling around the cave entrance, had their heads severed and died on the spot.

Next came the most brutal encounter.

The Hou family disciples were already filled with anxiety. Many of them had grown up in luxury and had never experienced a life-or-death battle. After taking two Thunder Flame Pearls head-on, their morale had already begun to crumble.

In contrast, the Sun family was in high spirits, acting as if they were in an empty field, with every move aimed at killing.

Hou Fangping summoned two mid-grade first-tier spirit beasts and engaged in battle with an eighth-level Qi Refining cultivator from the opposing side.

Other late-stage Qi Refining cultivators also sought out their own opponents and fought desperately.

In the chaos, some Hou family disciples, their eyes blazing with fury, did not hesitate to reverse their cultivation techniques and explode in self-destruction with the enemy.

Some disciples collapsed to the ground, only to be beheaded by a single sword strike from a Sun family disciple.

In conclusion, both sides suffered casualties, but among the dead disciples, Hou family disciples accounted for 70%.

The Hou family patriarch felt as if his heart was being torn apart as he listened to his disciple's dying wails.

He used a spell to save a Hou family disciple and killed the Sun family cultivator opposite him. He was preparing to gather the remaining disciples to form a battle formation.

Suddenly, a furious roar echoed from the sky.

Immediately following was a deafening roar even more violent than the explosion of the four Thunderflame Pearls.

Almost everyone stopped what they were doing at the same time and looked up.

Suddenly, a ball of light green spiritual light, several tens of feet in diameter, rose up. When the light dissipated, only two of the three Foundation Establishment cultivators remained.

It was Sun Chengyun and Gongsun Jin.

After recovering for a moment, the two arrived one after the other above the battlefield, coldly staring at the Hou family members.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that both of them were also covered in injuries.

Sun Chengyun lost an arm, and there was a shocking slash mark on his neck.

Although Gongsun Jin's injuries were not as severe as Sun Chengyun's, the small seal in his hand was covered in cracks, and he had lost all his wits.

It is clearly beyond repair.

The Hou family patriarch looked at the two of them, his hands trembling slightly, knowing that the situation was hopeless.

He slowly straightened up and said in a clear voice, "Senior Gongsun, before you die, could you answer a question for this junior?"

Gongsun Jin remained silent for a few moments, then nodded.

"What exactly were the conditions that the Sun family patriarch offered you?"

Upon hearing this question, Gongsun Jin, who was usually stern and unsmiling, actually chuckled softly.

There are no conditions whatsoever.

Sixty years ago, Hou Laogui fought with someone in the southeast of Yungu, broke the mountain, and destroyed a small village at the foot of the mountain.

"I am the only survivor."

After hearing this, the Hou family patriarch seemed to have lost all his strength and let out a long sigh.

"It is fate, it is destiny. It seems that Heaven intends to destroy my Hou family."

Before he finished speaking, two spiritual pressures swept towards the remaining Hou family disciples.

Sun Chengyun coldly declared, "Leave no one alive!"

The outcome of this war is no longer in doubt.

Time flies, and five days have passed in a flash.

During these five days, Qu Ye did not step out of the courtyard except for the most basic investigation.

Although a first-grade low-level spiritual vein cannot support his advancement in cultivation, it is just right for him to practice the Sharp Metal Thorn and strive to achieve mastery as soon as possible.

On this day, he was sitting cross-legged in his cultivation room recovering his magical power when he suddenly heard a knock on the door outside the courtyard.

"Um?"

Qu Ye opened his eyes, a hint of wariness flashing through his mind.

Why would someone knock on my gate at this time of day?

He quietly connected with the swarm of bees, gripped a defensive talisman tightly in his left hand, and walked to the door.

Senses probed out and saw a Qi Refining Level 5 cultivator outside the door, dressed in Sun family attire and with a smiling face.

The Sun family!

Qu Ye's pupils contracted, but he did not react.

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Without understanding the purpose of the person outside the door, it is best not to take any further action.

The Sun family cultivator outside knocked on the door again and called out, "Is anyone home? I'm here to take over the courtyard. Fellow Daoist, rest assured, this is within the Jade Gate Market. I mean no harm."

Qu Ye pondered for a moment, then opened the courtyard gate.

The Sun family cultivator was taken aback for a moment, then greeted him with a beaming smile: "Fellow Daoist, the Hou family voluntarily transferred their properties to our Sun family a few days ago. I've come to take over this courtyard."

Qu Ye smiled, feeling a sense of relief.

As long as they're not here to cause trouble.

However, I didn't expect the Sun family to come and take over the Hou family's inheritance so quickly.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Sun. May I ask if you possess any land deeds?"

Qu Ye pretended to be a wary rogue cultivator who only heard a slight gust of wind, and asked.

"Some fellow Daoists, take a look."

After saying that, the Sun family cultivator patted his storage bag, took out a contract that glowed with spiritual light, showed it to Qu Ye from a distance for a couple of glances, and then quickly put it away.

"Well, fellow Daoist, do you believe me now?"

Qu Ye's expression softened, and he nodded: "In that case, please give me a moment to tidy up the house."

"Of course, of course." The Sun family cultivator waved his hand, then paused.

"By the way, fellow Daoist, now that the Hou family has left Yumen Market, would you be interested in staying and working for the Sun family?"

"The work is still roughly the same, and not only can we continue to live in this courtyard, but the spirit stone benefits will also be 20% higher than those of the Hou family."

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Qu Ye's heart stirred, but he pretended to be hesitant. After a long while, he finally spoke in a muffled voice.

"If you hadn't said so earlier, my uncle would have already found me a job in Shilingfang Market. Now it's not good to break the contract."

"It's nothing, nothing. If you still have any ideas at that time, you are welcome to come and find me."

The Sun family cultivator's smile faded slightly, but his tone remained warm.

"Then I won't disturb you any longer as you pack your things. I will come to inspect the courtyard after noon. Please forgive me."

"I understand, I understand."

Qu Ye clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.

After the Sun family cultivators turned to go to the next courtyard, Qu Ye tidied up his belongings in the courtyard and used a dust-removing spell to cleanse himself of his aura.

He waited another fifteen minutes before leaving the courtyard and heading towards other streets.

Arriving at a secluded spot, his expression changed, and he transformed into an ordinary rogue cultivator, strolling along the street with an unremarkable demeanor.

The streets are no longer as oppressive as they were a while ago; people are coming and going.

As you walk along North Street, various vendors come out again to sell their goods, and the sounds of bargaining fill the air.

The cart rolled over the stone pavement, making a dull, rhythmic sound.

It was as if nothing had happened.

In front of a shop not far away, two shop assistants took down the old wooden plaque that had been hanging there.

When the wooden plaque landed, it made a "bang" sound, kicking up some dust.

Below, a monk in brocade robes was loudly reprimanding the two, telling them not to be clumsy.

The two men readily agreed and, as instructed by the monk in brocade robes, picked up the new plaque.

Soon, the new signboard was carried up and hung steadily above the shop door.

A gray-robed monk passed by, speaking in a low voice to his companion.

Because of his extraordinary spiritual abilities, Qu Ye was able to hear the gist of it.

"The matter of Cicada's Cry Mountain has been settled. Of the Hou family's several spirit fields, the Sun family kept the two best ones for themselves, and most of the rest will be distributed to the spirit contract workers."

Upon hearing this, his companion glanced around and whispered, "It's probably not just Lingtian; the Hou family's original shops have all been given to Tianxiang Pavilion now. If we can get in touch with Tianxiang Pavilion, we might be able to get a share too."

As they spoke, the two walked past Qu Ye.

Qu Ye paused, sighed inwardly, turned around and left North Street, heading towards the market exit.

The entire market was thriving.

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