The Bai Family was one of the three great families of Celestial Water City, with a foundation even stronger than the Xiao Family’s.
At this moment, many of the Bai Family’s upper echelons were gathered in one of their grand halls. The Patriarch, Bai Xiong, was among them.
However, all of them wore extremely solemn expressions.
"Patriarch, over the past half-month, we’ve sent many powerhouses into the Demon Beast Mountain Range to search for the Second Young Master, but we’ve found nothing. Even Bai Xin has mysteriously vanished," a Bai Family Elder reported.
"Useless fools! A whole pack of useless fools!"
Bai Xiong said, his face incomparably grim.
His second son had awakened a Nine-Star Bronze Martial Soul and was almost guaranteed a spot in the Profound Sword Academy, which was why he was so favored.
But a month ago, he had disappeared in the Demon Beast Mountain Range, and there had been no news of him since.
This gave him an ominous premonition. He feared his second son had met with a mishap!
’But who would be so bold as to move against my second son?’
"Patriarch, please calm your anger. We will dispatch more people to continue the search! By the way, Xiao Chen has left the Xiao Family today. I wonder how the Patriarch intends to deal with him?" the Elder asked.
"Hmph! The Xiao Family announced to the world that he wiped out the entire Evil Wolf Stronghold, but I refuse to believe he has that kind of ability! I severely wounded his Dantian. There’s no way he’s a match for Ma Hong," Bai Xiong sneered.
"He’s been expelled from the Xiao Family now. Even if we send people to kill him, the Xiao Family definitely won’t say a word!"
A murderous glint flashed in the Elder’s eyes.
"Mm! However, to be safe, we should send a few more Elders to deal with him! Besides, making a move within Celestial Water City would cause too much of a stir. It’s best to lure him out of the city before we kill him!" Bai Xiong said expressionlessly.
"That’s easy enough. The Xiao Family’s Fifth Elder is his confidant. As long as we use him as bait, we can definitely lure Xiao Chen into our trap," the Elder said with a sinister look.
"Good! We’ll do as you say!"
Bai Xiong nodded.
"What about that trash, Xiao Hao? Should we get rid of him for good, too?" the Elder asked.
"Of course. That piece of trash has the Elixirs and the Secret Treasure his mother left him. Once he’s dead, those things will be ours!"
A trace of greed flashed in Bai Xiong’s eyes.
The reason he wanted to kill Xiao Chen was not only due to their feud but mainly to obtain the Secret Treasure in Xiao Hao’s possession.
Without the protection of the Xiao Family and Xiao Chen, they could send any Profound Realm Powerhouse and crush him with ease.
"Then I’ll go make the arrangements right now. I’ll make sure to send that father and son on their way within three days," the Elder said with a savage grin.
...
Not long after, a piece of news spread throughout Celestial Water City, causing a massive uproar.
The seven flawless Purple Spirit Pills auctioned by the Celestial Pill Pavilion had all been bought by the Grand Elder of the Profound Sword Academy.
Although the powers from Celestial Water City and many surrounding cities had also wanted to acquire the seven Purple Spirit Pills, they were simply no match for Tang Feng.
"Yu’Er, I’m giving these seven Purple Spirit Pills to you. You must break through to the Profound Realm as soon as possible."
At that moment, inside a VIP room in the Celestial Pill Pavilion, Tang Feng handed a Jade Bottle to Xiao Yu with a benevolent expression.
"Thank you, Master. I will not let you down."
Xiao Yu was overjoyed.
"I wonder who refined these seven Purple Spirit Pills. Perhaps Pavilion Master Ma knows the person’s identity. Let’s go ask him directly!" Wang Kun said from the side.
His purpose in coming here was also to find that mysterious Alchemist.
Because his Wang Family was also very eager to recruit that person.
"Alright!"
Tang Feng nodded.
A short while later, they entered the room of the Celestial Pill Pavilion’s Master, Ma Yuan, and asked about the mysterious Alchemist.
"Elder Tang Feng, I don’t know that Alchemist’s true identity either. He was wearing a bronze mask and used a Secret Technique to conceal his aura. I couldn’t recognize him at all!" Ma Yuan sighed helplessly.
In truth, he also desperately wanted to recruit that mysterious Alchemist into his Celestial Pill Pavilion.
But the person was simply too mysterious; he had no idea where to even begin looking for them.
"That is truly a pity! If he appears again, I hope Pavilion Master Ma can inform us at the earliest opportunity," Tang Feng said with a look of disappointment.
’It seems I’ll be returning empty-handed this time.’
"Of course!"
Pavilion Master Ma nodded.
"Master, since we can’t find the Alchemist, let’s head back to the academy! There’s nothing to keep us in this place," Wang Kun said, his eyes filled with disdain.
If it weren’t for recruiting that mysterious Alchemist, he wouldn’t have bothered coming to a godforsaken place like Celestial Water City.
"Master, in one month, it will be our academy’s triennial recruitment assessment. I’d like to come back then! And while I’m here, I’ll crush that trash Xiao Hao," Xiao Yu said.
With these seven flawless Purple Spirit Pills, her Cultivation would surely improve significantly in a month.
’I refuse to believe I’ll lose to Xiao Hao again.’
"You may! When the time comes, I will accompany you back here."
Tang Feng smiled faintly, not refusing Xiao Yu’s request.
He knew that if Xiao Yu didn’t defeat Xiao Hao, she would most likely develop an inner demon, which would severely affect her future Cultivation.
Therefore, he naturally had to let Xiao Yu fulfill this wish.
’Xiao Hao, just you wait. In one month, I will definitely crush you under my heel.’
Xiao Yu sneered in her heart, then left Celestial Water City with Tang Feng.
...
「Time flew by!」
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Hao had been cultivating in his new house for three days.
During these three days, he had refined a full three Foundation Establishment Pills, finally forming a fourth Qi Vortex in his body and stepping into the Profound Realm Fourth Layer.
"Right now, even if I run into an expert at the Profound Realm Eighth Layer, I should be able to put up a fight! If I can also master the third form of the Flame Emperor Sword Skill, then no Profound Realm Martial Artist in Celestial Water City will be my match," Xiao Hao said, his expression one of excitement.
He had almost fully comprehended the third form of his Flame Emperor Sword Skill; it wouldn’t be long before he mastered it completely.
And the power of the third form would certainly be far greater than the second.
Even facing a Ninth Layer Powerhouse of the Profound Realm, he would be fearless.
After leaving his room, Xiao Hao discovered a note in the living room. ’Father’s not here... he left a note.’
When Xiao Hao read the contents of the note, his expression changed drastically.
"What? The Fifth Elder is in trouble, and Father is rushing outside Celestial Water City to save him!"
"Haha! Xiao Chen has already left. We can go in and kill his worthless adopted son!"
"I could crush trash like him with a single finger!"
Just then, a series of mocking voices suddenly came from the courtyard.
BANG!
Immediately after, the door to the room was violently kicked open.
"You’re from the Bai Family!"
Xiao Hao’s gaze fell coldly upon the four powerhouses who had barged into the room, a terrifying glint erupting from his eyes.