"You still can't see the situation clearly?" Li Xuan frowned slightly, glancing at Dongfang Xiao who had fallen heavily to the ground.
Pfft!
Dongfang Xiao spat out a mouthful of blood. The more than ten spirit masters who had followed him also rushed forward to support him.
"Kid, I don't care who you are, but today you dared to injure me, snatch my fire-breathing sky lion, and even smash my beast-subduing ring! Our Beast Taming Sect will definitely not let this go!"
After being helped up by his followers, Dongfang Xiao roared with a ferocious expression.
Upon hearing Dongfang Xiao mention the Beast Taming Sect, the Hua family's expressions changed drastically. They seemed to have heard of this sect before. It also appeared to have considerable influence in the northeastern region.
Li Xuan also frowned slightly upon hearing Dongfang Xiao's words. He felt he had heard of the Beast Taming Sect somewhere.
Seeing Li Xuan frown, Dongfang Xiao sneered, "Haha, kid, you're scared, aren't you? Our Beast Taming Sect is the hegemonic force in the eastern region. No matter how strong you are, you can never be stronger than us."
"Kid, given your ignorance, as long as you obediently hand over the fire-breathing sky lion in your hand and compensate for my losses, I, the city lord, can let bygones be bygones and spare your life."
After listening to Dongfang Xiao's words, a flicker of realization crossed Li Xuan's eyes.
The information about the Beast Taming Sect instantly surfaced in Li Xuan's mind.
Indeed, the Beast Taming Sect was a top force in the eastern region. One of its disciples had been selected into the Azure Hall through the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking Battle. His name seemed to be Ou Nanzhai.
After entering the Azure Hall, Ou Nanzhai seemed to have joined the Fourth Peak under Ye Wuque. However, Li Xuan had rarely heard of Ou Nanzhai since then.
Coupled with the many events Li Xuan had experienced, he hadn't paid much attention to his peers. He hadn't expected Dongfang Xiao to be from the same sect as Ou Nanzhai, the Beast Taming Sect.
Furthermore, based on the cultivation technique Dongfang Xiao had used and the beast-subduing ring he had casually broken earlier, Li Xuan understood that Dongfang Xiao was indeed from the Beast Taming Sect, otherwise, he wouldn't possess the unique beast-subduing ring of the sect.
Although the Beast Taming Sect was powerful in the eastern region, it was like a small stream compared to the Azure Hall. And Li Xuan now had no fear of the Beast Taming Sect.
Thinking of this, Li Xuan looked at Dongfang Xiao with interest and said, "You said you'd let me go if I compensate you for your losses?"
Dongfang Xiao pushed away the two people supporting him and tidied his clothes. "Seeing that you live in such a remote place, you probably don't have anything valuable on you."
"How about this, you hid in this house without me finding you. You must have some method to conceal your aura. As long as you tell me this concealment method, I can even recommend you to join our Beast Taming Sect. What do you say, kid?"
"So, you want the cultivation technique I have." After hearing Dongfang Xiao's words, Li Xuan chuckled. This Dongfang Xiao was truly ambitious to covet his cultivation technique.
However, Li Xuan was in a very good mood at the moment. He moved his mind and said again, "But I not only have a cultivation technique to conceal my aura, but also one for cultivating the body. Not only that, but also techniques for cultivating movement and formations. Are you sure you only want the concealment technique?"
Hiss!
Upon hearing Li Xuan's words, everyone present, including the Hua family, gasped. They clearly hadn't expected Li Xuan to possess so many cultivation techniques.
However, the Hua family quickly realized. After all, Li Xuan had revealed his identity before. Thinking of this, the Hua family felt relieved. But they were a little puzzled as to why Li Xuan would expose his secrets.
At this moment, Dongfang Xiao's breathing clearly deepened upon hearing Li Xuan's words, and his face turned red. His legs unconsciously moved a few steps towards Li Xuan. "I... I've changed my mind. I want all these cultivation techniques!"
"It's not impossible to give them to you. But I'm afraid you won't live to use them." Seeing Dongfang Xiao's actions, Li Xuan's expression turned slightly cold.
"Kid, stop the nonsense! Tell me all the cultivation techniques you have!" Dongfang Xiao, at this moment, didn't care about anything else and lunged directly at Li Xuan, his eyes completely devoid of clarity. Clearly, Dongfang Xiao was now dominated by greed.
Seeing Dongfang Xiao like this, Li Xuan couldn't help but shake his head. He then waved his hand, and a force sent Dongfang Xiao flying.
Struck by Li Xuan's sudden blow, Dongfang Xiao fell to the ground and instantly fainted.
"With such a disposition, he could become a city lord. Has the Beast Taming Sect declined to such an extent?"
Li Xuan shook his head, then looked at the Hua family and said, "In my eyes, there's no room for even a speck of dust. Your intentions are not hidden from me. However, considering you are also acting for the sake of the people of Posuo City, I will not pursue this matter."
"Furthermore, you can move your Posuo City to Dongbi City. I will take Dongfang Xiao to the Beast Taming Sect. You will be in charge of everything in Dongbi City. Of course, you can also continue to stay in Posuo City."
"I hope you can maintain your original intentions towards the common people. If I find even the slightest change, your good days will be over."
After speaking, Li Xuan extended his left hand towards Dongfang Xiao lying on the ground. A force instantly lifted Dongfang Xiao into his hand.
Li Xuan merely glanced at the more than ten spirit masters who had followed Dongfang Xiao and said, "You are also disciples of the Beast Taming Sect, right? If so, go back to the Beast Taming Sect to deliver a message. Tell them that I, Li Xuan, will visit in three days."
"That senior, are you really going to the Beast Taming Sect?" Upon hearing Li Xuan's words, the more than ten people exchanged glances. Then, under everyone's gaze, a man trembling slightly stepped forward.
"Do you think I'm lying?" Li Xuan smiled upon hearing this.
Given Dongfang Xiao's disposition, it was not difficult to guess how many wrongdoings he had committed while serving as city lord.
And since Dongfang Xiao was from the Beast Taming Sect, Li Xuan, as a disciple of the Azure Hall, naturally had the responsibility to investigate.
Moreover, Li Xuan calculated that he was currently in the northeast direction. To go to the Beast Taming Sect, he would inevitably pass through Dongbi City. At that time, he could also gather some evidence beforehand.
"Naturally, we wouldn't dare. We will definitely deliver your message, senior." After hearing Li Xuan's words, the more than ten people hurriedly nodded, then took flight and quickly flew towards the east.
"Take care of yourselves." After Dongfang Xiao's followers left, Li Xuan glanced at the Hua family, then holding the fire-breathing sky lion, which had transformed into a small dog, in one hand and carrying Dongfang Xiao in the other, he shot towards the direction of Dongbi City.
In an instant, Li Xuan disappeared from the Hua family's sight.
"Mother, what do you think is the strength of Senior Li? That Dongfang Xiao was utterly defenseless in Senior Li's hands!" Hua Yaoyu asked after Li Xuan left.
The Hua matriarch smiled bitterly and looked in the direction Li Xuan had left. "Senior Li's strength is beyond our imagination. And now he dares to go to the Beast Taming Sect alone. If he had no trump cards, he wouldn't dare to provoke such a local power as the Beast Taming Sect."
"Alright, go and gather the people. We'll wait for a month, and after receiving definite news, we'll decide whether to move to Dongbi City."
"Yes, Mother!" Hua Yaoyu and the others immediately moved and flew out of the city.
Dongbi City.
On this day, a white speck shot rapidly across the sky above Dongbi City. Then, the person slowly stopped in mid-air.
This person was Li Xuan, who had left Posuo City.
Looking at Dongbi City below, Li Xuan nodded slightly. Compared to Dongbi City, Posuo City was undeniably much shabbier. Dongbi City's prosperity and architecture were much sturdier. Furthermore, in terms of population, Posuo City was far inferior to Dongbi City.
"There really seems to be something going on in this Dongbi City." Li Xuan glanced at Dongbi City below, his eyes narrowing slightly. The streets were sparsely populated. Moreover, many shops were closed, not open for business.
This was during broad daylight, so it was evident that something had definitely happened in Dongbi City.
Li Xuan's mind stirred, and he landed on the street. He then scanned with his divine sense and was somewhat surprised.
Shops and markets were closed, but the taverns and teahouses on the streets were extremely popular. He sensed that several taverns in Dongbi City were packed, and even the teahouses were overcrowded.
"Interesting." Li Xuan muttered to himself and walked directly towards a slightly secluded teahouse.
Although this teahouse was secluded, it was almost full. As Li Xuan walked in, a person who was originally occupying a seat got up and left.
Li Xuan didn't pay much attention and walked over to sit down.
"Guest, I'm truly sorry, letting you sit before I've cleaned up. Guest, what would you like to drink?" After Li Xuan sat down for a moment, a waiter with sweat all over his forehead ran over and asked with a smile.
Li Xuan glanced at everyone and said, "The same as them."
"Alright, guest, please wait a moment." The waiter nodded in response and walked towards the backyard.
A moment later, the waiter brought tea to Li Xuan.
"Young man, looking at your attire, you don't seem to be from Dongbi City, do you?" Among the three people at the same table as Li Xuan, an older man asked, observing Li Xuan's demeanor.
Li Xuan smiled and nodded, "Old man, you have sharp eyes. I am from Posuo Village. I heard that Dongbi City is the largest city in our region, and I've always longed for it. So I set out from Posuo Village and traveled for several days before reaching Dongbi City."
"Posuo Village, I have heard of that place. But Posuo Village is nearly a thousand miles from our Dongbi City. Young man, you are a determined person."
"Alas, young man, if you had come before, you would have seen the prosperity of our Dongbi City. But now, I'm afraid you won't see anything." The old man sighed, took a sip of his tea, with a hint of remembrance on his face.
Li Xuan's heart stirred. He then asked curiously, "Old man, what do you mean by that? Has something major happened in Dongbi City?"
The other two middle-aged men at the table sighed.
The old man put down his teacup and said, "Young man, you wouldn't know, but Dongbi City is not very peaceful right now. Look at the streets, almost no one dares to walk around freely, especially unmarried women who dare not go out easily. Everyone is afraid of being abducted by strange things."
Li Xuan frowned, confused, and asked, "Old man, why don't they dare to go out easily? And what are these strange things you speak of? If something truly strange were happening, surely the city lord would intervene, wouldn't he?"
"We haven't seen any strange things that Uncle Zhao is talking about. Never mind, Uncle Zhao, have some tea first. I'll tell this young friend." The middle-aged man sitting to Li Xuan's left immediately spoke. After thinking for a moment, he began to narrate to Li Xuan from the beginning.
After listening to the middle-aged man, Li Xuan frowned. Although the old man and others didn't know the reason, Li Xuan immediately suspected the mastermind after hearing it.
This was all the doing of Dongfang Xiao!