Mortal: Even with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, I still have to try and get my hands on the Little Gree

When the Li brothers saw Lei Wanhe, they knew things were going badly.

When they saw Hong Fu and Nangong Wan, all they could think about was leaving.

Core Formation stage cultivators are not like Nascent Soul stage cultivators, and neither of them are individuals with special identities like Wang Chan.

If someone doesn't know what's good for them, then dying here is truly the end. The Ghost Spirit Sect would never risk a large-scale conflict with other sects for the sake of a mere Core Formation cultivator.

"I, the young master, learned that the Yan family was holding a treasure-hunting event, so I came to join in the fun."

"Since the cultivators from Yue Kingdom don't welcome us, then let's leave."

Although Wang Chan is usually arrogant, she can still distinguish between what is important and what is urgent in times like this.

The sudden arrival of three Core Formation stage cultivators at Yanling Fortress is enough to prove that the news of the Yan family's attempt to seek refuge with the Ghost Spirit Sect has been leaked.

For traitors, there is basically only one outcome.

After Wang Chan finished speaking in a pretentious manner, the Li brothers took him away directly.

The other Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators who came to Yan Family Fort with him have clearly been abandoned.

Hong Fu, Lei Wanhe, and Nangong Wan watched Wang Chan and the others leave without offering any obstruction.

Once their figures were out of sight, Hong Fu, together with Nangong Wan, took the lead and directly seized control of the Yan family's protective formation.

To achieve this effect, Hong Fu infiltrated Yanling Fortress and prepared for several days, in addition to using some espionage methods.

"Junior Brother Mu, Junior Nephew Han, you two can just watch from the sidelines and don't wander around."

Lei Wanhe gathered lightning magic in his hands and took the time to give Mu Yu some instructions.

Upon hearing this, Nangong Wan, who was nearby, glanced at Han Li subconsciously before quickly looking away.

Mu Yu noticed this and teased Han Li with a mischievous look in his eyes.

Han Li felt a little embarrassed, but at the same time his feelings were complicated. He didn't know what Nangong Wan was thinking.

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When Wang Chan of the Ghost Spirit Sect made her move, the Yan family already knew about it.

However, by this time they had already chosen to join the Ghost Spirit Sect, so they could only pretend not to know what was happening inside Yanling Fortress.

But... Yanling Fort's protective array was suddenly seized, even trapping Yan's own people, along with three Core Formation stage cultivators who appeared with it...

At this point, the Yan family members were well aware of what had happened.

"Fellow Daoists of Huangfeng Valley and Yanyue Sect, what exactly is the meaning behind your actions this time?"

The Yan family patriarch spoke first, not to admit his mistake, but to question them.

He was gambling, gambling that his deal with the Ghost Spirit Sect had not been completely exposed, and gambling that major sects like the Yellow Maple Valley and the Hidden Moon Sect would care about their reputation.

"Now that the Yan family has betrayed us, do they still hope to escape this calamity?"

Lei Wanhe's slightly sarcastic words made the Yan family patriarch's heart sink to the bottom.

The worst has happened, and now we can only...

"My daughter Ruyan possesses a heavenly spiritual root. Could you, in consideration of her talent, spare a branch of my Yan family's bloodline?"

The Yan family patriarch spoke to Lei Wanhe telepathically.

Because at this moment, there are two Core Formation stage cultivators in Huangfeng Valley, belonging to the stronger group.

Upon hearing the telepathic message from the Yan family patriarch, Lei Wanhe spoke directly:

"You old devil, you're truly cunning!"

"It's a pity that your Yan family's Heavenly Spiritual Root is not destined for my Yellow Maple Valley. You've asked the wrong person."

Upon hearing this, the Yan family patriarch's face was immediately filled with regret.

Lei Wanhe's words were practically telling the Yan family patriarch everything.

Not only did Huangfeng Valley and Yanyue Sect know long ago that the Yan family had a Heavenly Spiritual Root, but they had also completed an exchange of benefits long ago.

Otherwise, how could Huangfeng Valley possibly give up on a disciple with a Heavenly Spiritual Root?

It's even possible that when the Yan family was negotiating a deal with the Ghost Spirit Sect, people from the Yellow Maple Valley and the Hidden Moon Sect were watching from the sidelines.

In fact, the Yan family patriarch's guess was correct.

While they were negotiating terms with the Ghost Spirit Sect, Old Ancestor Linghu watched from the sidelines, and even peeked at a copy of the Blood Spirit Technique with great interest.

"The entire Yan family will be spared death if they surrender!"

Just as the Yan family patriarch was filled with endless regret, Nangong Wan suddenly spoke up and said something that surprised everyone.

Upon hearing this, the Yan family patriarch immediately kowtowed and apologized without saying a word, expressing his willingness to lead all members of the Yan family to submit to the Hidden Moon Sect.

"Junior Sister Nangong, is this a decision made by your Hidden Moon Sect?"

Lei Wanhe narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Nangong Wan, asking her a question.

The Yan family's power in the Yue Kingdom was only slightly inferior to that of the seven major sects.

If the Yan family could produce another Nascent Soul stage cultivator, the seven major sects might very well become eight major powers.

Whether it's Huangfeng Valley or Yanyue Sect, if they can completely incorporate the Yan family, their own strength will inevitably increase significantly.

"I'm also very curious, whose decision was this from your Hidden Moon Sect?"

Linghu Laozu's voice suddenly rang out from beside Nangong Wan, startling everyone present.

At this moment, the Yan family patriarch, who was still kneeling on the ground, was extremely grateful for his decision to slide down to his knees at lightning speed.

Although there were only three Core Formation stage cultivators in front of him at the time, it seemed that the Yan family only needed to fight hard to have a chance to escape.

However, the Yan family patriarch was well aware that the difference between a force with Nascent Soul cultivators and one without them was like heaven and earth.

"Greetings, Senior Linghu..."

"The conditions you initially proposed have been agreed to by the Hidden Moon Sect."

When Nangong Wan faced Linghu Laozu, she appeared respectful, but she did not show much fear.

"Hmph! What a waste of time..."

Linghu Patriarch snorted coldly, turned around, and disappeared into the horizon as a streak of light.

Clearly, he has tacitly accepted the fact that the Yan family as a whole has submitted to the Hidden Moon Sect.

Mu Yu, who was waiting to watch the battle from the sidelines, did not expect that the decision he had thought was a bit strange yesterday would be the perfect solution chosen by the Yan Yue Sect today.

"Hey~ Junior Brother Mu, let's go too..."

Lei Wanhe shook his head, clearly feeling somewhat helpless.

I thought I could make some extra money this time, but I didn't expect to be wiped out by the Hidden Moon Sect.

Although he didn't know what the Hidden Moon Sect had promised to Patriarch Linghu, he and Hong Fu had essentially wasted their time this time.

"Senior Brother Lei, please wait a moment..."

"This time, the Hidden Moon Sect only wants people!"

Nangong Wan spoke up, calling out to Lei Wanhe, who was about to leave.

Upon hearing this, the Yan family patriarch, who had just been secretly pleased, turned deathly pale.

A monk who has lost everything is, in himself, a kind of property to others.

But now, the Yan family has absolutely no other choice.

Good news! Everyone in the Yan family will survive.

Bad news: The person is alive... but the money is gone...

Upon hearing Nangong Wan's words, Lei Wanhe, who had been somewhat depressed, smiled again.

Before long, a very strange scene appeared in Yanling Fort.

The cultivators who came to participate in the treasure hunt all left the place the moment the formation was dispelled.

Meanwhile, the cultivators who originally belonged to the Yan family lined up and handed over their storage bags one by one.

Below the Core Formation stage, nothing can be left behind.

A cultivator at the Core Formation stage can only keep their natal magic weapon.

"Yan family cultivators, you may be spared the death penalty, but you cannot escape punishment. This is the fate of those who betrayed you!!!"