Chapter 71

Chapter 71: The Girl Once Cradled in My Hands Has Become Sludge!

In the Northern Hill Mine, the spiritual energy soared, and astonishing phenomena occurred.

When Xiao Yang arrived, he was taken aback by the sight before him.

The entire Northern Hill Mine had vanished, replaced by a massive, pitch-black hole.

Countless lights flickered around the dark entrance.

That was the Visible Spiritual Light.

Pure and intense Earth Veins Spiritual Energy surged out from the entrance, then spread in all directions.

The spiritual energy of this area was skyrocketing, centered around the site of the Northern Hill Mine.

Xiao Yang couldn’t help but be astonished.

At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before this place turned into a realm of bliss.

The Xiao family had narrowly escaped disaster.

If it weren’t for Xiao Zhenshan and the others rescuing the Xiao clan members trapped in the mine, Xiao Zhenhai and the rest would probably have perished.

The erupting Earth Veins Spiritual Energy had completely destroyed the Northern Hill Mine.

And those inside the mine were doomed.

At that moment, Xiao Yang spotted Qin Fei in the distance, near a small rocky hill.

Qin Fei was about to ascend the hill.

Because Jiang Ting and the other junior disciples were up there.

But there was no sign of Law Enforcement Elder Lei Lie.

Qin Fei also saw him.

“Xiao Yang…”

Qin Fei felt truly unwilling.

Truly, the plans of men cannot compare to those of the heavens!

Who would have thought that a vein beneath the Northern Hill Mine would suddenly be breached, causing the Earth Veins Spiritual Energy to leak, resulting in such a grand display of spiritual light?

Who would have imagined that the Gui Yijian would just slip away like that?

Today, Xiao Yang had escaped yet another calamity.

But Qin Fei knew he had plenty of opportunities.

Even though his eggs were shattered by Lin Wangchuan, the wound had healed, and he no longer needed to walk like a crab.

He was moving normally now.

However, if he wanted to restore his eggs’ function, they would need to be shattered once more, then remade.

Only after such treatment could his eggs return to their original state.

Qin Fei still needed to use the injury to garner sympathy.

He shot a provocative glance at Xiao Yang, pointed to the rocky hill, and then leapt into the air, soaring up the hill.

At this time, the area near the Northern Hill Mine was bustling with people.

On the rocky hill, Jiang Ting, Song Qiang, Lin Wangchuan were all staring in shock at the massive hole from which the Earth Veins Spiritual Energy was continually pouring.

In this uncertain situation, no one dared to rush in recklessly.

But the spiritual energy that spread from the Earth Veins was too dense; everyone nearby basked in it.

Some even sat down directly, cultivating mysterious skills as they absorbed the spiritual energy.

“小师弟, why did you only arrive now?” Second Brother Zheng Fan glanced at Qin Fei and asked.

“小师弟, where did you run off to this early? Didn’t I tell you not to wander?” Jiang Ting approached, scolding him.

“And why haven’t you activated your洞虚镜? If you don’t activate it, how can I find you in time?” she added.

“Earlier, I heard a noise and panicked. I came out to check, but I got lost and couldn’t remember to activate the洞虚镜. I won’t be reckless again, little sister,” Qin Fei pretended to sound aggrieved.

“Alright, don’t wander off again; it’s not safe here!” Jiang Ting’s tone softened.

“Then I’ll stay right by your side, little sister, you have to protect me!” Qin Fei grinned.

“Of course I will protect you,” Jiang Ting smiled back.

“What a sweet couple!” Xiao Yang walked up the rocky hill step by step.

“What are you saying, Senior Brother? Can’t I care about my little junior?” Jiang Ting’s face instantly turned cold when she saw Xiao Yang.

“Who you care about is your business, it has nothing to do with me,” Xiao Yang said nonchalantly.

“You… hmph…”

Jiang Ting glared at him in anger, turning her head away.

“Master Brother…”

Seeing Xiao Yang, the others hurriedly bowed.

“Holy Son, why did you just arrive?” Lin Wangchuan smiled brightly as he approached Xiao Yang.

“Master Brother, are you alright?” Song Qiang noticed Xiao Yang’s not-so-good expression and hurriedly asked, glancing instinctively at Jiang Ting and Qin Fei.

It seemed that Master Brother was upset upon seeing the closeness between Junior Sister and Qin Fei.

“Nothing much, just that my grandfather’s grave was dug up,” Xiao Yang replied, looking at Qin Fei coldly.

“What…”

Everyone gasped in shock.

“Oh, someone actually dug up Master Brother’s grandfather’s grave? Master Brother’s grandfather is also my god-grandfather! If you find out who did it, let me know, and I’ll make them pay dearly,” Qin Fei remarked with a half-smile, glaring at Xiao Yang.

Everyone was outraged upon hearing this.

“Those who dig up graves are simply inhuman, worse than beasts!” Song Qiang fumed.

“小师弟, don’t you think those grave diggers are indeed worse than beasts?” Xiao Yang coldly fixed his gaze on Qin Fei.

“Master Brother, why are you staring at the little junior? He didn’t dig up your grandfather’s grave.” Jiang Ting swiftly stepped in front of Qin Fei.

“Little junior, have you answered me yet? Are those people worse than beasts?” Xiao Yang’s eyes were icy, concealed deep within them was a burning rage.

Now was not the time.

Killing Qin Fei now would be too easy on him!

He wanted him to fall from the peak of his life, to be plunged into despair, to be crushed, to go mad, to go insane, to suffer the most painful torments in this world.

He couldn’t kill him just like that, no!

Xiao Yang suppressed the raging fury within him.

“小师姐, did I accidentally make Master Brother angry again?” Qin Fei said weakly.

Seeing this, Xiao Yang sneered inwardly; this guy was putting on an act again.

“Master Brother, what exactly do you want?” Jiang Ting yelled angrily, thinking Xiao Yang was targeting Qin Fei again.

“The grave diggers are worse than beasts, but what does it have to do with me?” Qin Fei cowered behind Jiang Ting, feigning innocence, though his eyes gleamed with a barely perceptible slyness.

“Master Brother, what madness are you plotting? Don’t go overboard!” Jiang Ting pushed Xiao Yang away.

“Those who are worse than beasts deserve to die!” Xiao Yang gritted his teeth.

“Right, they all deserve to die, but that has nothing to do with me!” Qin Fei feigned fear and pitifully said.

“Master Brother, if you keep this up, I really won’t talk to you anymore,” Jiang Ting pointed at Xiao Yang in anger; she hadn’t even settled scores with him for slapping her during the sect competition.

“Smack!”

Xiao Yang raised his hand and slapped Jiang Ting.

“……”

Everyone was stunned.

Did Master Brother just slap Junior Sister again?

This is the second time!

“You hit me again!” Jiang Ting’s eyes turned red as tears welled up.

“Do you think I’m giving you face? Dare to point your finger at me!” Xiao Yang said coldly.

Looking at Jiang Ting’s teary-eyed, aggrieved expression, he felt no pity whatsoever.

Qin Fei was also taken aback.

“I said, in this life, no one can bully me anymore; disrespecting me, not even you, is allowed. Don’t point at me again; if you do, I’ll slap you every time!”

Xiao Yang had no intention of indulging Jiang Ting any longer.

The woman he once cradled in his hands had now turned to mud beneath his feet!

“You…”

Jiang Ting was shocked, furious, and embarrassed all at once.

“Master Brother, it’s all my fault. Don’t hit Junior Sister; if you must strike, hit me instead!” Qin Fei rushed forward, standing protectively in front of Jiang Ting, ready to take the heat.

Xiao Yang almost vomited seeing this scene.

These two were quite a pair, caring for each other, protecting one another, so loving!

“Smack!”

Xiao Yang raised his hand and delivered a heavy slap to Qin Fei’s face.

The slap was hard enough to make Qin Fei’s head snap to the side, leaving a clear imprint of five fingers on his left cheek as it swelled up.

Qin Fei was dumbfounded; he’d never expected Xiao Yang would actually hit him.

Everyone else was also in disbelief.

“Did everyone see that? He asked me to hit him, or else I wouldn’t have,” Xiao Yang shrugged, entirely indifferent.

“……”

Everyone was speechless.

“小师弟, you’re bleeding…” Jiang Ting exclaimed, noticing the blood seeping from the corner of Qin Fei’s mouth, her heart aching for him.

“小师姐, I really don’t know what I did wrong. I know Master Brother’s grandfather’s grave was dug up, and he’s very sad, very angry, but he can’t vent it on me!” Qin Fei continued to act pitifully while a vicious glint flashed in his eyes.

“I never said it was my grandfather’s grave that was dug up!” Xiao Yang shot a cold look at Qin Fei.

“Uh…”

Qin Fei froze for a moment, his expression changing, but he quickly regained his faux-piteous demeanor.

However, Qin Fei’s words completely ignited Jiang Ting’s fury.

“Master Brother…”

She angrily clenched her fists, ready to rush at Xiao Yang.

“Little Junior Sister…”

Ye Qingyao and Yun Qianxue hurriedly pulled Jiang Ting back.

“Master Brother, you should leave first!” Zheng Fan stepped forward.

Xiao Yang looked at Zheng Fan, then at the furious Jiang Ting.

He shook his head and stepped forward, heading straight towards the massive hole.

“Master Brother, don’t… Law Enforcement Elder ordered us to wait here; he has already gone inside,” Song Qiang exclaimed in surprise.

“Just wait here for him!” Xiao Yang shouted back as he reached the entrance.

What pure Earth Veins Spiritual Energy!

The spiritual energy assaulted him, instantly refreshing his spirit.

He had vented some of his anger by slapping Junior Sister and Qin Fei.

Now, he was ready to claim that treasure.

Who would have thought there was a prime Earth Vein hidden in these hills?

Waiting foolishly for the Law Enforcement Elder?

All the good stuff would be taken away; what fools!

I’ll fill my bag with treasures; you all just keep waiting here!

In his previous life, once this vein was discovered, the abundant spiritual treasures within it attracted countless strong practitioners to fight for them.

Both the Guiyuan Martial Sect and the Fuyiao Sword Sect sent experts to snatch this vein.

The Demon Sect even took advantage of the situation, sowing discord among major powers while they fished in troubled waters.

At that moment, Qin Fei, holding his swollen face, stared fiercely at Xiao Yang disappearing into the hole with sinister, malevolent eyes.

Xiao Yang, oh Xiao Yang, you really insist on going down a path of no return!

A cruel smile crept across his face.

The Gui Yijian had already entered the Earth Vein, and a Demon Lord from the Demon Sect had also gone in.

Regardless of whether he encountered the Gui Yijian or the Demon Lord, Xiao Yang’s fate was sealed—death!

“What now?” Song Qiang asked anxiously.

“What else can we do? Master Brother is the Sect Holy Son; he doesn’t have to obey Law Enforcement Elder’s orders. Should we also disobey?” Zheng Fan replied coldly.

“It would be best if he dies inside and never returns,” Jiang Ting said viciously.

“How can you say that, little sister?” Song Qiang frowned.

“Hmph!” Jiang Ting scoffed softly and said no more.

Qin Fei felt pleased deep down, realizing that Jiang Ting had begun to resent Xiao Yang.

“Ha ha… You all stick around here if you want; I’m off!” Lin Wangchuan laughed heartily and leaped into the air, stepping on a beam of sword light as he flew towards the entrance.

“What…”

Everyone was shocked.

Others remained still.

Nobody knew what dangers lay within that Earth Vein.

The Law Enforcement Elder had already entered to explore; they just needed to wait.

“Lin Junior Brother, wait for me!” Song Qiang bit his lip and flew after him on his sword.

“Crazy, they’re all crazy!” Lei Renjie fumed.

How dare these people defy his master’s orders? Unbelievable!

Moreover, this was a newly discovered Earth Vein—no one knew what was inside.

In such a place, a careless move could lead to death!

“Brother Lei, each has their own aspirations. If they want to take risks, they can’t blame us if anything goes wrong. Why get angry?” Zheng Fan remarked calmly.

“Very well!” hearing this, Lei Renjie calmed down a bit.

……

“Why are you here?” Xiao Yang stood on a protruding rock inside the entrance, gazing downward.

Suddenly, two people rushed in from outside.

It was Lin Wangchuan and Song Qiang.

“The timid ones outside won’t dare to enter, but I know it’ll be fun following the Holy Son, so I came!” Lin Wangchuan said, looking around curiously.

The ground here was soaked with spiritual energy, so dense it was almost visible, and the light twinkled like fireflies.

With every breath, the spiritual light seemed to drill into their nostrils.

Xiao Yang felt every pore in his body relax.

This place was undoubtedly comparable to the great sects’ sacred lands for cultivation.

However, in his previous life, this location was ultimately destroyed by the Demon Sect.

Countless lives suffered.

Moreover, many powerful practitioners from various factions met their demise here.

Even a peerless expert from Fuyiao Sword Sect, at the Half Divine Martial Realm, fell in this place.

By the time Xiao Yang got the news and rushed over, the numerous spiritual treasures had been snatched up by various powerful practitioners.

Furthermore, there was a terrifying entity lurking within the Earth Veins.

Because of the Demon Sect instigating discord in the shadows, conflicts brewed among the major forces in the Northern Region.

Ultimately, the conflicts caused by the Taiyin Dragon Pearl ignited the longstanding grudges among the major powers.

Thus, the unrest in the Northern Region actually began right here.

“What about you?” Xiao Yang turned to Song Qiang.

“More people, a bit of backup!” Song Qiang replied.

“Alright, no matter how dangerous it is, if we’re brothers, let’s face it together,” Xiao Yang said, patting both of their shoulders, then leaping from the rock, stepping on sword light as he flew downwards.

“Holy Son, wait for me!” Lin Wangchuan immediately chased after on his sword without hesitation.

Master Brother considers us like brothers!

Song Qiang was both surprised and delighted.

Although he felt nervous, he gritted his teeth and jumped off the rock.

As he soared through the air, a beam of sword light shot from beneath him, landing at his feet.

Under Xiao Yang’s lead, they flew down into the Earth Veins, stepping on their flying swords.