My cultivation level increases by one year every day!

"Brother Yuan, you're here!"

When the chubby Fang Man saw Fang Yuan, he still maintained his usual smile, as if he had expected it.

Despite being covered in injuries and disheveled, he maintained a positive attitude.

"It's possible that someone will come, but it might not be me."

No, it won't.

Fang Yuan severed the chains binding his brother, freeing him.

"Damn it, I'm going to kill those sons of bitches right now."

Fang Man stood up, making a move to leave, clearly having been holding back his anger for days with nowhere to vent it.

"Take your medicine first."

Fang Yuan handed over the healing pills, knowing his brother's character well, and didn't try to persuade him further.

In the corner, Fang Yuan, who had also been captured, watched the two chatting and laughing, and felt very uncomfortable.

He deliberately shifted his body, not wanting Fang Yuan to see his disheveled appearance.

But when he saw Fang Yuan about to walk out, a voice inside him kept urging him to speak, creating a struggle between his conscience and his inner voice.

He only sighed dejectedly after the two had disappeared from sight.

"Brother Yuan, wait a minute, I just remembered, Fang Yuan is still locked up inside."

Fang Yuan looked at Fang Man, who was trying to turn back, and chuckled, "Has your relationship improved?"

Fang Yuan had naturally seen it too, but he didn't help, not because he was petty.

Although the two were at odds, their conflicts were limited to their families and consisted of minor squabbles.

However, his initiative to unlock it seemed somewhat staged, and it made things awkward for both of them.

The family will thoroughly investigate the people in the prison soon. After all, there are quite a few family disciples imprisoned here, so they will naturally rescue him.

"Brother Yuan, you can't misunderstand." Fang Man waved his hands repeatedly.

He was terrified that his older brother thought he was a traitor.

"Actually, I didn't expect that he would come to my rescue during the battle at the mine," Fang Man said with great emotion.

Fang Yuan's eyes flickered slightly. After a moment of silence, he said, "We can fight at home, but outside, we're all brothers."

With that, Fang Yuan patted him on the shoulder and walked out alone.

Fang Man seemed to be deep in thought, then turned back into the cell and had Fang Yuan cut the chains.

……

After completely destroying Qinggang Village, the most exciting moment was, of course, counting the spoils of war.

"Everyone else is heading for the treasure vault, but you'll end up in jail first," the Eleventh Elder joked with a smile.

"No amount of wealth can compare to one's own brothers."

Upon hearing this, the Eleventh Elder was moved, as if he had already seen the shadow of the family leader in Fang Yuan.

"Qinggang Village may look big, but in reality, the wealth it left behind is only equivalent to that of a third-rate family."

Third-rate families don't have Foundation Establishment cultivators in charge, which is clearly inconsistent with the strength of Qinggang Village.

Of course, the family's accumulated wealth and resources were far beyond what the bandit forces of Qinggang Village could compare to.

The treasure vault contained mostly ordinary gold and silver, with few elixirs and magical artifacts. As for cultivation techniques and martial arts skills, Fang Yuan didn't even bother to look at them.

"This is..."

Among a pile of miscellaneous items, Fang Yuan spotted an inconspicuous jade piece that seemed somewhat familiar.

"It happens to be the same piece as the half of the jade cup I got last time."

Fang Yuan looked at the broken part, gradually able to piece it together with the half of the jade cup in his hand, his eyes gleaming.

After taking the other half of the jade cup, Fang Yuan left the treasure vault. There were very few items that caught his eye.

Moreover, the family has its own rules, how can it be taken privately!

"Brother Yuan, I just found a talented person in jail and I'd like to introduce you to him."

At the entrance of the treasure vault, Fang Man, covered in blood, had been waiting for a long time and spoke with a smile.

"You're injured again?" Fang Yuan asked.

Fang Man waved his hand with a smile, "That's all other people's blood, they haven't even had time to change their clothes yet."

Fang Man's personality seems to be that he always has a smile on his face and is kind to others.

But deep down he is very proud and acts eccentrically, otherwise his tribesmen wouldn't call him a madman.

Fang Yuan couldn't help but turn his gaze to the side and take a look at the person he recommended.

This man had a commanding presence, a dignified appearance, and eyes that shone like cold stars. His eyebrows were thick and dark, clearly exuding a tough and masculine aura.

He had many injuries, but his back remained ramrod straight.

"Greetings, Young Master Fang!"

Wu Lin raised his eyes slightly and carefully observed Fang Yuan, discovering that he was not as tall and burly as he had imagined.

But he had seen clearly what happened in the prison just now; the man had faced assassination attempts from two cultivators single-handedly and was still handling it with ease.

"He's probably younger than me," Wu Lin thought to himself.

Fang Man leaned closer to Fang Yuan and whispered, "He's from Yanggu County."

"Then is his name Wu Song?" Fang Yuan asked in astonishment.

Fang Man was a little confused, but still replied, "It's true that my surname is Wu, and my given name is Lin."

"That's very thoughtful."

Yanggu County is located more than a hundred miles away from Qinghai City. It was originally just an inconspicuous small county in Liuyun County, but later a spiritual vein was discovered there.

Later, the spiritual vein came into the possession of the Fang family.

Therefore, Yanggu County gradually fell under the Fang family's sphere of influence, and they had a strong influence in the area.

Fang Man specifically recommended this person because he still kept the matter of the talisman he discovered in the spiritual vein in mind.

"Recently, strange noises have been frequently heard in the mountains and forests outside Yangguang County, as if ghosts are wandering around."

After Fang Yuan dismissed the people around him, Wu Lin pondered for a moment and began to recount the situation.

"Strange sound, be more specific?" Fang Yuan asked.

"It sounds somewhat like a child crying."

Fang Yuan pondered to himself that the commotion outside Yanggu County was very likely the effect of the talisman.

However, these intimidating methods alone will not have much impact on the powerful figures guarding the spiritual veins of the Fang family.

"Any other issues?"

Wu Lin frowned and pondered for a moment before replying, "Many women and children have gone missing in nearby villages, and the authorities have been unable to find them."

Fang Yuan secretly noted it down and gave Wu Lin a jade bottle containing several Qi and Blood Pills.

"Thank you for your generous gift, sir!"

Wu Lin accepted it with both hands. He didn't know what was inside, but someone of his status would never be stingy with his money.

"The Fang family will be recruiting disciples soon, and you might have a chance."

Wu Linsheng was born in Yanggu County, and the Fang family's reputation was renowned far and wide. How could he not yearn for them?

Moreover, his life was saved by the Fang family, and he should remember this kindness.

"I will definitely try my best." Wu Lin clenched his fist.

After Fang Yuan left, he opened the jade bottle and found the Qi and Blood Pill inside, a look of great surprise appearing on his face.

He is currently in the stage of refining his qi and blood.

These pills are enough to push him to the ninth level of Body Refinement, or even to glimpse the Acquired Realm!

Wu Lin's resolve grew stronger.

"Qinggang Village has been destroyed. What should be done with this place?" the Eleventh Elder asked.

If Qinggang Village is left unattended, another bandit stronghold may emerge.

"Why don't we just burn it down?" Fang Man suggested with a smile.

Fang Yuan did not reply, but the other clansmen all agreed with the idea, especially those whose brothers had died in the mines.

"Spread the news of Qinggang Village's destruction. There's plenty of timber here; give it to the villagers nearby."

Fang Yuan thought of the massacred village and sighed softly.

"Moreover, the family needs materials to rebuild the mine, which can be obtained from Qinggang Village."