Chapter 1 The Beginning

The Lin Manor was located in the north of Dingtian City, less than ten *li* away from the City Lord's Mansion. It occupied a vast area with thousands of servants and numerous pavilions.

In a delicate pavilion in front of a large artificial lake, Lin Yanbai casually tossed fish food into the water, watching the golden carp chase after it, and said indifferently,

"Did that old silver worm agree?"

"Reporting to Second Master, that old silver worm didn't say anything, but he did accept the elixir."

Lin Gou stood behind him, head bowed and eyes downcast, his face filled with shame and apprehension: "Second Master, is it possible that the old silver worm will take the goods and not do the job?"

"Silence means agreement."

The corner of Lin Yanbai's mouth rose, revealing a cruel smile: "My things are not so easy to take."

"Second Master, that's Young Master Lan after all. Does Yu Qianshan really dare to offend Lan Shuixian?"

Lin Gou couldn't help but wonder.

Lan Shuixian had a significant reputation in Dingtian City, Dingtian Prefecture, and even the entire Tianding Kingdom. He was even personally selected by the current Tianding Emperor as a talent who could enter the 'City of Pride' Zhawang Platform in three years.

Would an old silver worm who had frequented pleasure quarters for decades really dare to offend him?

"Qianshan bows down to worship Jingyang. His name wasn't taken casually."

Lin Yanbai scattered the bait into the lake and waved his hand:

"Go down and collect three hundred *Lingxiang Dan* from the account. You won't have a share for the next six years."

"Thank you for the reward, Second Master."

Lin Gou was excited. He respectfully knelt down and kowtowed before backing out of the backyard with his head lowered.

*Whoosh*

Almost the moment he left, a figure arrived with the wind in the pavilion. Dressed in black and masked, he stood in the shadow of the pavilion, making it impossible to see his features even in broad daylight.

"Second Master's move may not be correct."

The masked sword slave shook his head slightly: "That Wu Erlang is known as the God of Tai Sui. If he really goes crazy, even the master might have a headache."

Lan Shuixian, Lin Yanlong, and Wu Erlang were known as the Three Prides of Dingtian.

The three were excellent in terms of their teachers and talent and had a considerable reputation in the Tianding Kingdom.

Among the three, Lan Shuixian was gentle, Lin Yanlong was domineering, and Wu Erlang was the most unruly. Although the three were equal in strength, Wu Erlang was the most difficult to provoke.

Moreover, unlike Lin Yanlong, who had Xue Tianfeng above him, and Lan Shuixian, who had Meng Xiantian above him, Wu Erlang was already the number one true disciple of Jingyang Mountain.

"You know all this. How could Lan Shuixian not know? Even Yu Qianshan himself can't be unaware."

Lin Yanbai responded calmly: "I'm just curious about what Lan Shuixian will do. If he does nothing, wouldn't that go against my consistent 'temper'?"

His eyes were deep, but without any ripples.

"That's true."

The sword slave was thoughtful.

After thinking for a moment, he realized that Lan Shuixian might not kill Yu Qianshan. Even if he did, the first person to offend Wu Erlang wouldn't be his master.

"Sword Slave, where's my brother?"

At this moment, Lin Yanbai turned around: "If Lan Shuixian can be lured here, then Fa Wushe, this Qian Mountain matter might be significant."

"The master entered secluded cultivation more than a month ago to condense the 'War King Body'. I didn't see the master on this trip..."

The sword slave replied in a low voice: "The master told me to listen to Second Master in everything, only saying that if it can be done, then do it. If not, then so be it."

Many things in this world are not what they seem on the surface. For example, this Lin Yanbai, in the eyes of countless people, is just a second-generation wastrel relying on the shadow of his father and brothers.

But in fact, he is the real person in charge of the Lin family in Dingtian City. All the schemes and ploys are just to support his brother's cultivation in the 'Wanfa Building'.

He had been protecting Lin Yanbai for many years and naturally knew this very well.

"War King Body. If he condenses the War King Body, my brother can compete with Xue Tianfeng for the position of the number one true disciple of Wanfa, right?"

A trace of yearning flashed in Lin Yanbai's eyes.

He had entered the *Lingxiang* realm for thirteen years, but he had no opportunity to 'Transform his Body'. Even if he had the qualification, he couldn't condense a top-level divine body like the 'War King Body', 'East Continent Divine Body', or 'Human King Body'.

"That's natural."

The sword slave's tone also carried awe: "Before the master entered 'Body Transformation', he was already able to fight beyond his level. If he refines the War King Body, no one in the younger generation of the East Continent sects will be able to resist him. The only possible opponent is the walking embodiment of the Three Great Holy Lands!"

"The Three Great Holy Lands are detached from the world, and rarely do their disciples travel the world. Even if they do, it has nothing to do with us."

Lin Yanbai shook his head slightly and ordered: "Sword Slave, keep a close eye on Fa Wushe from afar and see what the Extinction Path plans to do."

"Leave it to me."

The sword slave cupped his fist. He was about to leave when he asked curiously: "Why is Second Master so obsessed with Yuan Duxiu? The Extinction Dharma True Form Diagram has already been obtained. Lan Shuixian said he would protect him for ten years. Killing him after ten years doesn't seem to matter."

"But who told him to give the Extinction Dharma True Form Diagram to Lan Shuixian?"

Lin Yanbai was expressionless, only his eyes were cold: "He thinks Lan Shuixian can protect him for ten years, but I want to make sure he doesn't live past one!"

"...Hehe."

Looking at Lin Yanbai's expressionless face, the sword slave shivered and dared not ask any further questions. Before Lin Yanbai's voice faded, he had already disappeared from the courtyard.

He only felt that under Lin Yanbai's deep thoughts, his mind had already become somewhat pathological.

However, it was nothing much. There were trillions of living beings in this world. What kind of person wasn't there?

*Whoosh*

After the sword slave left, the courtyard returned to tranquility.

Lin Yanbai stopped for a long time before slowly squatting down to tease the fish in the lake, lost in thought: "The Three Great Holy Lands..."

......

*Bang*

*Bang*

*Bang bang bang*

The sound of knocking and slamming on the door shook the alley, attracting a large crowd of onlookers.

Zhang Bao's face was as black as the bottom of a pot as he watched the servant knock on the door for a long time without anyone opening it. He finally couldn't bear it anymore: "Yuan Duxiu, get out here!"

Although he was old and weak, he was still a *Lingxiang* cultivator. His shout carried for several *li*, causing the long alley to hum and reverberate. Everyone could feel the anger in his heart.

"Is that Shopkeeper Zhang from the Different Treasure Pavilion?"

"Why is he here early in the morning, calling for someone? Is the person inside the door that Young Master Yuan who was crippled by the Lin family's Second Master?"

"It's tragic! This Young Master Yuan's family was destroyed, and he himself was crippled. He fled all the way to our Lanshui City, but the Lin family still won't let him go!"

Many of the people who gathered around obviously knew about the Yuan family's extermination, and they couldn't help but feel pity when they heard Zhang Bao shouting.

Killing people was commonplace these days, but exterminating a family was still taboo. After all, no one wanted their whole family to be killed after making an enemy.

"Everyone, please don't speak nonsense!"

Zhang Bao frowned when he heard the discussion. He suppressed his anger and cupped his fists at the surroundings: "Let me tell you all, this Yuan Duxiu is an ungrateful wretch who sold a 'Extinction Dharma True Form Diagram' to two families. Does he think my Different Treasure Pavilion is a fool?"

"What? Extinction Dharma True Form Diagram?"

At the edge of the crowd, an old man with a hunched back was passing by. He hadn't paid attention at first, but when he heard the words Extinction Dharma True Form Diagram, his expression changed drastically.

He pushed through the crowd and strode forward: "Shopkeeper Zhang, are you talking about the Extinction Dharma True Form Diagram?"

"So it's Shopkeeper Liu from the Divine Weapon Workshop."

Zhang Bao was also stunned when he saw the person. Seeing his face as black as the bottom of a pot, a 'thump' sounded in his heart: "Could it be..."

"Damn Yuan Duxiu, I even felt sorry for you and gave you thirty extra True Form Pills."

The old man understood everything when he saw Zhang Bao's expression. He immediately jumped up and cursed: "You black-hearted maggot, you dirty-bellied bug, you dare to trick your Grandpa Liu!"

The old man was thin and dry, but his temper was explosive. Before his curses landed, he kicked open the courtyard door.

He was about to rush in.

*Whoosh*

In the next instant, he flew back even faster, slamming to the ground with a 'bang'.

"Are you deaf to my young master's words?"

Lan Liu crossed his arms and his face was cold: "No matter who it is, within Lanshui City, for the next ten years, no one is allowed to touch a hair on the person inside!"

Lan Liu's face was also very ugly.

Judging from the situation, as long as he wasn't stupid, he would know that Yuan Duxiu had sold the 'Extinction Dharma True Form Diagram' to others again. But looking at it, it seemed like it wasn't just one other person?

"Lan Liu!"

The old man flipped over and jumped up, but he was unharmed.

His face was very ugly, but he suppressed his anger: "We have to listen to Young Master Lan's words, but what about the elixirs they swindled from me?"

Zhang Bao also stood next to the old man, his face ashen.

He didn't know how miserable he was. Not only did he lose the elixirs, but he was almost hung up and beaten by Lin Yanbai. How could he swallow this breath?

Lan Liu was expressionless: "That's because you're stupid!"

"You!"

The two were so angry that their chests heaved, but Lan Liu's aura was cold, implying that he would directly attack if they dared to step forward. They were immediately frightened.

"Lan Liu, do you really want to offend us?"

Zhang Bao's face was gloomy, containing a veiled threat.

Behind the Different Treasure Pavilion was the Wanfa Building, and behind the Divine Weapon Workshop was the Lingtian Pavilion. These two forces were not much inferior to the Taiyi Sect. If they were really angered, even the Taiyi Sect would frown.

"Hehe, you lost money in your business, and instead of making it up yourself, you think the main family will stand up for you?"

Hearing this, Lan Liu immediately laughed in anger.

The East Continent was full of various kingdoms. The strongholds of the several major sects radiated to thousands of cities in the kingdoms. If every store that lost money had the main family come forward to make trouble,

Then what was the point of doing business? They might as well just rob people directly.

These words immediately stung Zhang Bao and the others. If the store lost money, they had to make it up themselves.

But if they took out such a large batch of elixirs, they might not even earn enough to make up for it in their entire lives!

"Lan Liu, they tricked more than just us."

Zhang Bao was about to say something.

Several people walked out from the crowd. Some were old, some were middle-aged, some were men, and some were women. The only thing they had in common was that their faces were as black as the bottom of a pot. When they looked at each other, their faces became even darker.

"You?"

This time, Lan Liu's expression finally changed. Including Zhang Bao and the other, there were already seven people. These seven people represented seven major sects.

How many families did this bastard sell it to?

A triangular-eyed old woman chuckled and said coldly: "We don't ask for much. We just want that Yuan Duxiu to hand over all the elixirs and kowtow and apologize to each and every one of us. Otherwise, we will never let this go!"

Lan Liu frowned deeply, cursing Yuan Duxiu in his heart for being greedy.

He was helpless at the moment.

"In business, there are gains and losses. You earned, you were polite, and those who came to ask for it were all beaten back by you. You lost, and you still want to come back for it...

There shouldn't be such a reason in this world."

Amidst a long, melancholy sigh, a strong man wearing a straw hat walked out from the crowd.

The man took off his straw hat, and his eyes swept over the seven shopkeepers, slowly saying: "People earned it with their ability. Why should they return it to you?"

"Yu Qianshan!"

Zhang Bao was stunned when he saw the person, and then a fire burst into his heart: "It's you! Was it you who taught Yuan Duxiu to sell one technique to multiple people?!"

He was angry. One of the seven people was also angry: "So, Yu Qianshan, you used this method to trick us forty years ago. Are you doing it again today?!"

"That's not true. Back then, I didn't think about selling to seven, eight, nine, or ten families at once. I only sold to you two. Thinking about it now, I feel a lot of regret..."

Yu Qianshan blew on his straw hat and slowly put it on:

"If you want to rob, then rob openly and honestly. If you want to do business, but you don't allow yourself to lose, what do you think you are?"

"You bastard."

Zhang Bao and the others trembled with anger.

"Yu Qianshan..."

Lan Liu's heart sank.

These shopkeepers weren't even considered outer disciples in their respective sects. At most, they had a nominal title. Many of them hadn't learned the techniques of their respective sects at all, and their cultivation was very poor.

But this Yu Qianshan was different. He was a great master of *Lingxiang* realm, who had entered 'Body Transformation'. In this Lanshui City, perhaps only Lan Shuixian could stop him.

And that was just a possibility.

Because this Yu Qianshan was also a master from a major sect, and he had condensed the top-level Dharma Body 'Silver Dragon Body', which was not inferior to the 'East Continent Divine Body' that Lan Shuixian was about to condense.

But it was rumored that there was a problem with the 'Silver Dragon Dharma Body' he had condensed. Every day, he had to copulate with more than a dozen women, otherwise he would go crazy. For decades, he had been lingering in pleasure quarters and rarely came out.

He was also lured here?

How did this Yuan Duxiu provoke such a ruthless character?!

"Master Yu, what brings you here?"

Lan Liu's face was not good. He didn't dare to neglect this master.

"Mind your own business!"

Yu Qianshan replied impatiently, making Lan Liu's face stiff and speechless.

"Yu Qianshan, I..."

Seeing that Zhang Bao was about to shout again, Yu Qianshan's eyes swept over the crowd, landing on Zhang Bao: "If you talk nonsense again, I'll visit your house tonight!"

"Uh..."

Hearing this, Zhang Bao was struck by lightning. His face turned as purple as an eggplant, but he didn't dare to say half a word.

The rest of the people were also silent, obediently making way. The crowd of onlookers also turned pale and dispersed silently.

Even Lan Liu hesitated for a moment before making way, not daring to stop him.

It was said that this 'old silver worm' didn't discriminate between meat and vegetables, men and women. No one dared to ignore his threat...

Even though this old silver worm had only ever gone to pleasure quarters and had never touched a respectable woman, it was still the same.

Not to mention these people, even Lan Shuixian, who had come from the sky and arrived just in time to hear Yu Qianshan's threat, twitched his lips.

On the other hand, Mo Baobao, who was three feet tall and followed Lan Shuixian, was ignorant and seemed not to understand.

He looked at Yu Qianshan with great curiosity and asked:

"Senior Brother, who is this person? He's so arrogant?"