What Wang Lie treasured, in Lin Xiao Tian’s eyes, was worthless.
He genuinely disdained a cultivation level of Qi Refining Stage Four.
The cultivation he gained in one day on Black Mountain was tens of times higher than Qi Refining Stage Four.
Wang Lie was still cursing Lin Xiao Tian until the next moment when he met Lin Xiao Tian’s indifferent gaze.
The aura of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, if not restrained, could even cause an ordinary person to die on the spot.
At this moment, Lin Xiao Tian only released a sliver of it, and Wang Lie felt an overwhelming sense of forced submission.
"You are a cripple now. I could have killed you immediately, but you still have some value."
Lin Xiao Tian looked down at him from above.
"I have a few questions for you!"
Wang Lie was trembling all over. Facing Lin Xiao Tian, he dared not offer any objection.
Lin Xiao Tian placed his hand on Wang Lie’s head and slowly began to cast the Soul Capturing Technique.
Now that his primordial magic power was gone, although Wang Lie’s spiritual roots and sea of consciousness were still intact, they were in a permanent standby state, akin to a car without fuel or electricity. It was merely a decoration. Even if Lin Xiao Tian cast the Soul Capturing Technique, he didn't need to worry about backlash.
However, the Soul Capturing Technique was too risky. To be safe, Lin Xiao Tian kept Wang Lie in a semi-conscious state.
"Tell me about the cultivators in your Wang family. You must not hide anything!" Lin Xiao Tian once again exerted his Foundation Establishment stage pressure.
Wang Lie was sweating profusely. He didn't want to speak, but facing the erosion of the Soul Capturing Technique, his mouth gradually began to disobey him.
It was evident that Wang Lie was still trying to resist the Soul Capturing Technique, as seen from his stammering speech.
But it was of no use.
Lin Xiao Tian just took a little more time.
Finally, Wang Lie collapsed on the ground, utterly exhausted, with saliva still dripping from his mouth, his physiology completely out of his control.
Lin Xiao Tian began to ponder Wang Lie's words.
Now Lin Xiao Tian knew the Wang family's secret: their cultivation technique required the devouring of others' bloodlines to complete its upgrade.
This devouring method did not increase one's own cultivation. However, its benefit was that once the devouring was complete and the cultivation technique was upgraded, the subsequent cultivation speed would increase, and the required spiritual energy would decrease.
In this era of sparse spiritual energy, such a method was undoubtedly a cheat.
Moreover, the upgrade of the devouring technique did not require the devoured person to have a high cultivation level. As long as the bloodline was pure, even an ordinary person could upgrade the technique.
The Wang family's devouring technique was divided into three categories.
One was the devouring of blood energy, flesh, and so on. The higher the cultivation of the devoured person and the purer their bloodline, the easier it was to upgrade the technique.
The second category was the devouring of essence and energy, mainly absorbing Yang and Yin energies. There were two methods: dual cultivation and the plundering of Yin and Yang. The former was mutually beneficial, while the latter was one-sided plunder, which could cause severe damage to the soul.
The third category, and the Wang family's strongest one, was the devouring of familial blood relatives. It required a special physique to cultivate. The current strongest member of the Wang family cultivated this technique. According to Wang Lie, the current patriarch of the Wang family also possessed this physique.
Lin Xiao Tian also learned that the Wang family had inherited a magical artifact.
This artifact could activate a powerful barrier, with power that could allow one to fight beyond their cultivation level.
Lin Xiao Tian was inwardly shocked.
He never expected the Wang family to have so many trump cards.
Fortunately, he had been cautious and did not rashly engage the Wang family in battle.
"You are lucky. You can live a little longer." Lin Xiao Tian said, injecting a trace of magic power into Wang Lie.
"Ah..."
Wang Lie screamed in agony.
Lin Xiao Tian's magic power was destroying his internal organs. Now that he had no magic power, he could not withstand such torment.
After doing all this, Lin Xiao Tian left.
But he didn’t go far; he observed from the side.
According to Wang Lie, their family had primordial life tokens, which should detect that Wang Lie was now on the verge of death.
Perhaps Lin Xiao Tian could wait for someone to save him?
The Wang family had a total of five cultivators. Two were in seclusion, and besides Wang Lie, there were only the strongest, Wang Zhao Tian, and Wang Han.
Activating a magical artifact required at least two cultivators. If Wang Han came alone, Lin Xiao Tian could seize the opportunity to kill him. If both Wang Zhao Tian and Wang Han came, Lin Xiao Tian would observe. After all, with his Foundation Establishment stage strength, he was not worried about being discovered.
Meanwhile, in a certain part of the Wang family’s estate.
"Grand Elder, Wang Lie is in trouble!" Wang Han said nervously, "He is your important food. Something must not have happened to him! I'll go take a look!"
But before Wang Han could take a few steps, Wang Zhao Tian called out to him.
"Strange! Nothing has happened for so many years, why is something happening now? Let's go together!"
"Grand Elder, given your current physical condition, it's best you don't go out. I'll go alone. In my opinion, it's just some ignorant demonic beasts causing trouble. Wang Lie's cultivation is only Qi Refining Stage Four, and there are quite a few Qi Refining Stage Four demonic beasts there. It’s normal for him to get injured. As long as I go, I can surely deal with those demonic beasts." Wang Han said confidently.
Wang Zhao Sheng, who was seated high up, pondered for a moment and found it reasonable, so he did not hinder him further.
"So be it. Remember, go and return quickly. Whether he is alive or dead, bring Wang Lie’s body back."
"Yes!"
Wang Han nodded respectfully.
Soon, Wang Han retreated from the room.
The Wang family's main camp was very close to the Death Sea, separated only by a grassland. With Wang Han's speed, he could easily reach Wang Lie's location.
His forward speed was fast, indicating that he was truly worried about Wang Lie.
But the main concern was Wang Lie's body.
If it was truly those demonic beasts causing trouble, they must not eat Wang Lie's physical body, otherwise, what would Wang Zhao Sheng eat?
Wang Lie was at the bottom of the food chain. If he were gone, excluding the two in seclusion, the next person to be eaten would be Wang Han himself.
Compared to Wang Lie, who didn't fear death, Wang Han cherished his life more.
The dual cultivation method he practiced was not as perverse as the techniques others cultivated, so his state of mind had not been significantly affected.
Soon, according to his senses, he found Wang Lie's location.
"How did you end up like this?"
"Wait! Where is your magic power? Why can't I feel your magic power?"
Wang Han exclaimed.
"My primordial magic power was siphoned away." Wang Lie said painfully.
"Siphoned away primordial magic power? Which demonic beast here is capable of that?" Wang Han was puzzled.
With the means of the Qi Refining stage, one couldn't control the elements, so they couldn't strip away primordial magic power.
Unless…
Wang Han thought of a terrible outcome.
"It... it was a Foundation Establishment cultivator..."
Wang Lie revealed this conclusion.
Wang Han was very confused.
Why was there a Foundation Establishment cultivator here?
Could it be that a demonic beast from within had escaped?
Logically, it was impossible, given how strong the restrictions were here.
As he was contemplating, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.