God-Slaying Blade

One hour later.

The black eagle spread its giant wings and glided down toward the Qin family's location in Fengzhou City.

Within Fengzhou City, some were happy, while others were sad.

The city lord's entourage returned yesterday, but Qin Jue was not seen returning with them.

Many people are speculating whether Qin Jue, that jinx, has run into trouble in the Cloud Mountain Secret Realm.

Now that Qin Jue has returned riding an eagle, Liu Changshan and Li Dongming are overjoyed. After all, they know very well that Qin Jue is their backer. If their backer falls, not to mention their lives, everything they currently possess may be lost...

Those who survived from the Luo and Wang families were naturally filled with disappointment.

Qin Jue survived in the secret realm. Upon his return, utilizing the resources he obtained, he will undoubtedly become even stronger. Their chance for revenge will likely be even slimmer…

With the clan elder killed, the clan was effectively wiped out. It would be absolutely impossible for these people not to harbor hatred and a desire for revenge.

They simply knew that there was no chance of revenge at the moment, so they endured it and pretended to be obedient.

Qin Jue was aware of this, but he ultimately couldn't bring himself to do something like wiping out an entire family.

The Xie family.

Bai Xiuting and her daughter Xie Yunyuan stood in the courtyard, watching the giant eagle slowly descending towards the Qin residence, their gazes calm.

"He's back," Bai Xiuting said softly.

Xie Yunyuan nodded and said, "With his strength, it's not surprising that he was able to come back."

Bai Xiuting asked, "Do you think he subdued that celestial fire?"

"I don't know." Xie Yunyuan shook her head.

Subduing the spiritual fire of heaven and earth is extremely difficult; it is not something that can be accomplished simply by having the strength.

Bai Xiuting's eyes flickered slightly, and she whispered, "Yun Yuan, you told him about the Spirit Fire, is it because you want to borrow its power...?"

"Mother, I only wanted to give the Xie family a chance to regain their freedom. I didn't think much about anything else. Besides, I was just providing information. Whether or not he takes that spiritual fire is his own business," Xie Yunyuan said without any change in expression.

Bai Xiuting sighed, "It's such a pity about you and him... If it were back then, I would have advised your father more..."

Xie Yunyuan said in a low voice, "Mother, people can't go back to the past."

After saying that, she turned and left.

Clearly, she didn't want to talk about this topic any further.

Qin family.

As soon as Qin Jue and Zhao Qingmeng dismounted from the black eagle, Han tide, Hong Tiehu, Huang Gang, and others immediately came to greet them.

"Young Master!"

Everyone wore smiles, but there was no great surprise.

Since Huang Gang was here, they naturally already knew that Qin Jue was safe and sound, but had gone to Suyun Sect.

Han tide's almond-shaped eyes were filled with affection. Although Qin Jue had only been gone for a little over ten days, she missed him terribly.

Without Qin Jue, every place she went felt empty.

If there hadn't been so many people around, she probably would have already snuggled into Qin Jue's arms.

Qin Jue glanced at Huang Gang and smiled, "What are you doing here? Did you finish refining the Xuan-grade pill?"

Huang Gang said awkwardly, "Brother, I just got back and need to rest for a few days. Besides, the city lord's mansion is gloomy right now, and the guards are severely punished for the slightest mistake. I couldn't stand being there, so I came here."

Qin Jue smiled; it seemed Ling Tianxiao was quite angry this time.

"Xi'er, how have things been at home lately?" Qin Jue asked Han tide.

Han tide smiled sweetly and said, "Everything is fine at home, and business at all the shops is getting better and better."

Qin Jue smiled and said, "Everything is getting better, and you deserve a lot of credit for that."

Han tide covered her mouth and laughed, "Actually, it's all thanks to Young Master's reputation that customers are coming in. Most of the customers who come to the shop are young ladies who are of marriageable age. It's said that some women visit the Qin family's shop every day, hoping to bump into Young Master. For the Qin family's business to be even more prosperous, Young Master should visit the shop more often when he has free time."

Qin Jue was stunned. Could such a thing really exist?

He laughed and said, "Okay, you can take me sightseeing tomorrow."

Han tide was slightly taken aback. Was the young master really going? Was he giving those women a chance?

"Alright. Young Master, Sister Zhao, you two rest for a while. I'll go arrange the meal and call you later." Han tide bowed slightly and went to make the arrangements.

……

Not long after the meal, Qin Jue took a comfortable bath with Han tide's help.

The next morning, Xie Yunyuan came to visit.

Xiaoqing led Xie Yunyuan directly to Han tide's courtyard.

"You guys chat."

After meeting, Han tide smiled, walked past Xie Yunyuan, and left on her own.

Xie Yunyuan bowed and said, "Greetings, Young Master Qin. I wonder if Young Master Qin has found that celestial spirit fire in the secret realm?"

Qin Jue said calmly, "I did see that spiritual fire you mentioned. Unfortunately, with the power of mortals like us, trying to subdue a spiritual fire is nothing short of a pipe dream."

Xie Yunyuan's eyes flickered: "So, Young Master Qin gave up this opportunity?"

Qin Jue narrowed his eyes slightly: "If I don't give up, I'm afraid I won't be able to come back alive, will I?"

Xie Yunyuan pursed her lips, her eyes showing disappointment, and said, "I was too naive. In that case, let's pretend I never said anything."

Qin Jue said calmly, "Since the news is true, I will grant your request. You can leave Fengzhou City with your Xie family members at any time. But I must warn you, once you leave, I will have someone take over all of the Xie family's businesses. From then on, there will be no place for your Xie family in Fengzhou City."

Xie Yunyuan nodded and said, "Okay, I've got it."

He then bowed slightly and turned to leave.

As soon as Xie Yunyuan returned to the Xie family home, Bai Xiuting greeted her and hurriedly asked, "How did you go?"

Xie Yunyuan nodded and said, "He agreed to let us leave. But after we leave, he will take over all of the Xie family's businesses. After that, the Xie family will cease to exist in Fengzhou City."

Bai Xiuting's eyes trembled: "Yun Yuan, do we really have to leave? If we leave like this, we'll truly have nothing left. Actually, Qin Jue hasn't made things difficult for us since that day."

Xie Yunyuan said in a deep voice, "Mother, can you still face him? My younger brother and sister are still young. Do you want them to live in constant fear and worry? Only by giving up here can the Xie family have a better future! Life may be tough after we leave, but at least we will have true freedom and will no longer live a life of repression."

"Sigh... So when are we leaving?" Bai Xiuting asked.

"Pack up today, we'll leave first thing tomorrow morning!"

"Where to?"

"Actually, anywhere outside Fengzhou is fine! But I want to go to Linshan City in Hengzhou. Linshan City is backed by the Wanli Longshan Mountain, which has abundant resources; it shouldn't be difficult to support us!"

"Alright, let's go to Hengzhou then!"

Once the mother and daughter had made up their minds, they gathered the Xie family members and discussed their plans to leave.

"I'm not leaving! Qin Jue hasn't made things difficult for us, why should we leave? If you and your daughter want to suffer, then go yourselves!"

"Exactly! We don't know anything about Hengzhou, just a bunch of women and children, we'll be bullied like crazy! I'm not going!"

"Sister-in-law, my son and I will go with you and Yun Yuan! Rather than living here at the mercy of others, it's better to leave for somewhere else and build another Xie family!"

"Yes! Although we are women, we are not useless cripples! In this new place, we can start over entirely on our own strength!"

"All I know is that only by leaving Fengzhou City can I truly experience freedom! Even if I die out there, I must leave!"

The Xie family members were unable to reach a consensus.

Xie Yunyuan said expressionlessly, "It's alright. Those who want to leave can come with us tomorrow. Those who don't want to leave can stay. The Xie family no longer has the right to force anyone. Mother, let's go back and pack."

……

At this moment, Qin Jue arrived alone outside the city lord's mansion.

Today, he will face off against City Lord Ling Tianxiao.