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Li Shen stepped over Song Changshan's corpse and approached the light shining through the forest step by step.

What comes into view is a clear stream, and the light is the sunlight reflecting off the stream.

This place is still a long way from the outer edge of Laoshan. Li Shen slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, and his tense heartstrings relaxed slightly.

I've almost reached my limit. If I encounter another strong opponent, things could get complicated.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, a crisp splashing sound suddenly came from the stream.

Looking closely, one could see a small, bright red fish swimming upstream, its scales shimmering in the water.

Li Shen found it strange and moved closer to observe, but found nothing unusual.

It's just a small fish that's barely at the early stage of Tier 1.

Seeing that it was blocked by a rock, which was no bigger than a palm to Li Shen, but as big as a mountain to the fish.

He casually moved the stone aside, and Xiaoyu's vision suddenly cleared, a flash of inspiration crossing his dark brown eyes.

It swung its tail sharply, leaped with all its might, and plunged into the water, continuing its ascent.

Li Shen's figure disappeared silently into the shade of the trees.

As he took the storage bag, he touched Song Changshan's body.

Then, he used the Soul Extraction Technique to extract his soul, cleaned up the scene briefly, and ordered the Soul Slave to take the corpse back to the Jade Pool.

By the pool, the late-stage first-tier Azure Water Toad was on its last legs, exhausted by the Six Harmonies Sealing Spirit Array. Its belly was up, and its limbs twitched occasionally.

Li Shen flicked his finger, and the Azure Light Technique shot out like lightning. The moment it entered the body of the Azure Water Toad, its mournful cry abruptly ceased.

The last little problem has been solved.

Li Shen felt relieved and was about to take stock of his gains when a thought crossed his mind, and he beckoned to the pool.

Little Seven, who had been hiding at the bottom of the pool, poked its head out and leaped onto him.

It held the twin ice jade lotus in its mouth, its tail wagging incessantly, like a well-behaved child begging for a reward.

Li Shen stroked its wet head, took out a cleaning talisman, and the water stains disappeared.

Reaching out to pick up the twin ice jade lotus, I immediately felt the powerful chill it contained.

"No wonder it's a treasure that Song Changshan has his eye on. I must study it carefully when I get the chance."

Li Shen muttered to himself as he put the twin ice jade lotuses into his storage bag.

Spiritual herbs of this age must be sealed in a specially made jade box after returning home to preserve their spiritual energy.

Composing himself, Li Shen began to examine the corpse.

After a flurry of activity, Bi Shui Chan and the five members of the Song family lay neatly together.

The souls were collected, and the storage bags, scattered magical artifacts, and array flags were also picked up one by one.

The only remaining issue is the disposal of the body.

Letting the seven-colored python eat him would undoubtedly increase his strength, but as a human with human consciousness, he is not yet able to accept the image of eating people.

But if we don't eat it, wouldn't it be a waste to burn it?

Li Shen was very conflicted.

Ultimately, the decision was made to maximize profits.

Why not just stop watching Xiaoqi eat?

Li Shen felt comforted and turned to send a telepathic message to Xiao Qi.

The seven-colored python raised its head and flicked its tongue, a hint of confusion flashing in its round eyes. Then it understood and slithered forward.

Li Shen immediately turned his back.

In less than a quarter of an hour, it returned to Li Shen's feet.

This surprised him quite a bit.

How could it be so fast?

Why isn't there even a trace of blood around your mouth?

Is it not to your taste?

He analyzed and guessed, then looked back and saw only six withered corpses on the ground, without any bloodstains, as if all their life force had been drained.

"this?!"

Li Shen was momentarily stunned. He looked at the corpse, then at the seven-colored python, and suddenly understood. He couldn't help but sigh:

"Xiao Qi, the way you eat is quite elegant."

The seven-colored python raised its head, seemingly somewhat smug, and its round eyes looked at the blue water toad with a hint of disgust.

Li Shen watched this unfold, and with a smile, gently rubbed its cold, scaly neck:

"If we could test bloodlines, our Xiao Qi would at least be of noble blood."

After saying that, he put away the seven-colored python and turned his gaze back to the blue water toad.

Although the body's vital energy and blood have been lost, the skin and bones in this later stage still have some value.

However, if it is taken to the market for processing, it will inevitably leave traces.

The Song family must know the purpose of Song Changshan's trip, and once the relevant materials are leaked, they will probably investigate immediately.

He is not yet capable of facing an entire Foundation Establishment family.

Li Shen flicked out four fireball talismans, and flames rose up, engulfing the dried corpses completely.

Once the embers had dissipated, he moved swiftly, taking advantage of the still-bright light, and sped towards the direction of the Misty Valley.

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Yunhe Mountain Market, Song Family Residence in the Inner City.

The disciples on duty at the Lifefire Hall scrambled and stumbled to the Grand Elder's training room, their voices trembling:

"Quickly, quickly report to the Grand Elder... the life-giving fire has been extinguished!"

The two guards at the gate brandished their longswords and said sternly:

"The Grand Elder is in seclusion; how can we allow him to be disturbed!"

"The flames of life are extinguished... extinguished... five flames have been extinguished!"

The disciple guarding the Hall of Lifefire, panting heavily, held up five fingers and placed them in front of the gatekeeper.

When the two guards first heard the words "life fire," they didn't think much of it. Extinguishing a life fire lamp wasn't something that needed to disturb the Grand Elder's seclusion.

But after carefully considering the disciple's words and recalling his gestures, his expression changed drastically.

The destruction of five lamps in a row means that an entire Song family team has been wiped out by the enemy!

The Song family is the most powerful Foundation Establishment family in Yunhe Mountain Market. In this Yunhe Mountain area, who would dare to attack the Song family so ruthlessly?

The three of them couldn't even imagine it.

The two guards exchanged a glance and were about to knock on the door to report when a frail yet authoritative voice came from inside:

"What's all this commotion about?"

"Reporting to the Grand Elder, order the Fire Hall to report immediately."

A security guard bowed and said, his forehead beaded with sweat from the imposing presence of the other man.

"Come in."

The three men quickly entered the training room upon receiving the order.

I walked forward with my head down, feeling uneasy and afraid to look up.

Soon, the three of them arrived before the Grand Elder, knelt on the ground, and waited quietly.

Song Kui, the eldest elder of the Song family, raised his eyelids and looked at the disciple guarding the Hall of Lifefire, saying:

"Tell me which five lamps?"

"It's...it's Elder Changshan's team. There's Elder Changshan, Young Master Song Ming...and Young Master Song Mu."

Song Kui's half-closed eyelids suddenly lifted, his pupils deep and cold, filled with shock and anger.

The air in the training room suddenly became heavy, making it difficult for the three people kneeling below to breathe. They lowered their heads even further, almost touching the cold ground.

"Say it again."

Song Kui's voice wasn't loud, but it made the disciple of the Lifefire Hall feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and his teeth began to chatter.

"First, the life flames of the two Qi Refining Clan members went out almost simultaneously, then it was Young Master Song Ming... After some time, the life flames of Young Master Song Mu and Elder Changshan... also went out one after another."

The disciple repeated himself, his voice growing softer and softer.

Song Kui did not react immediately.

He slowly closed his eyes, and the veins on the back of his old hand, which was resting on his knee, bulged slightly, as if tiny earthworms were crawling under his skin.

He felt an unprecedented sense of absurdity and bewilderment.

Song Changshan, a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining, led a team to hunt a late-stage first-order Azure Water Toad in Laoshan, which should have been a sure thing.

Accompanying him were disciples at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, plus his own son Song Mu... With such a lineup, as long as they didn't venture into dangerous places and provoke hordes of demonic beasts or rare second-tier beings, they could walk sideways with impunity.

Who is it?

The other three Foundation Establishment families of Yunhe Mountain? The Giant Tiger Gang? The Wild Wolf Gang? Or those outside cultivators?

Various thoughts flashed through my mind like lightning, but then a dull ache began to spread from the deepest part of my heart, quickly overwhelming all the analysis and calculations.

"Mu'er..."

Song Kui sighed softly, his voice hoarse.

Song Mu was his second son, a bloodline he obtained after he established his foundation. Although his talent was not as great as his eldest son Song He, he was diligent and down-to-earth, without the airs of a spoiled brat.

The reason for allowing him to go to Laoshan was to give him some experience so that he wouldn't have any mental problems because of his brother.

But now...

A murderous intent surged from Song Kui's body, he closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, a chilling light flashed in his eyes:

"Send a squad of men with me to the prison mountain!"