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"Bring out your Xuan Yin Sect's manager!"

The courtyard gate was violently flung open, and an extremely arrogant voice echoed throughout the courtyard, drawing everyone's attention.

Fang Rou had just left Hong Ming's courtyard when she heard the commotion outside, so she quickened her pace and rushed over.

Upon entering the courtyard, one sees it is crowded with people.

Some female disciples saw Fang Rou and quickly stepped forward to warn her, "Senior Sister Fang Rou, it's those Yuan Gang people again!"

"Are you the person in charge of the Xuan Yin Sect?" Xu Qian asked Fang Rou as he walked up to her, his voice filled with displeasure.

Several days later, he no longer remembered Fang Rou and didn't care.

Fang Rou nodded expressionlessly: "It's me. May I ask what business Manager Xu has with me?"

"I heard that you recently obtained a longevity elixir from the Miao mother and daughter. Is that true?" Xu Qian asked in a low voice.

His eyes were fixed on Fang Rou, sharp and piercing.

Fang Rou's heart tightened upon hearing this, as she had long heard that the Yuan Gang had been collecting longevity pills and medicinal herbs from all over the place.

Relying on the Yuan Gang's status within the Ziyang Sect, any longevity pills or medicinal herbs that appeared on the market would be forcibly bought up by the Yuan Gang members.

She had thought it was just a rumor, and even if it was true, it had nothing to do with her. But she never expected that Xu Qian would come knocking on her door right after she received the longevity pill from the Miao family.

I don't know where they got the information from, but only half a day had passed between the two events!

"That's not true!" Fang Rou pursed her lips and finally decided to deny the other party's statement.

She had obtained this longevity elixir with great difficulty, and she absolutely could not give it up.

Moreover, she did not believe that the Miao family had informed Xu Qian of this matter on their own initiative; Xu Qian's inquiry seemed more like a test.

"You won't admit it?" Xu Qian was taken aback for a moment, then sneered, "Hand over the longevity pill, and I can pretend this never happened. If you're still stubborn, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Manager Xu, I truly do not possess any longevity pills. I presume you have been misled by others' slander," Fang Rou explained with a smile.

"So, you're not willing to pay?" Xu Qian still had no intention of letting Fang Rou off the hook, his expression darkening slightly.

Fang Rou shook her head and said, "If I don't have it, how can I give it to you?"

She was worried, but she still looked directly at Xu Qian, trying to see what was going on in his face.

Xu Qian suddenly chuckled, then his smile vanished: "Truly incorrigible!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Qian suddenly struck out, hitting Fang Rou with a palm. Caught off guard, Fang Rou was unable to dodge and took the blow head-on.

Dengdengdeng.

She stumbled back several steps, causing the brick floor to crack and leave a long mark.

At the end of this mark, drops of blood fell, a shocking sight.

Fang Rou groaned, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and circulated her Yuan energy to regulate her breathing.

"Senior Sister Fang!"

Upon seeing Fang Rou injured, the female disciples of the Xuan Yin Sect who were around her rushed forward to inquire about her condition.

"What does Manager Xu mean by this?" Fang Rou waved her hand, then looked at Xu Qian and asked in a cold voice.

Seeing that Fang Rou seemed unharmed after taking his slap, Xu Qian exclaimed in surprise. Hearing Fang Rou's words, he sneered, "What do I mean? That's what I should be asking you. Since you're so stubborn, guards!"

As the voice faded, a man in a long robe walked in from outside. The man walked up to Xu Qian, bowed his head, and greeted him, "Manager Xu!"

“Tell her what you saw,” Xu Qian said calmly.

"Yes!" The man glanced at Fang Rou and recounted what he had seen earlier, "...I personally witnessed the Miao girl give a longevity pill to Sect Leader Fang, and Sect Leader Fang readily accepted it..."

"How about it? Still stubbornly refusing to admit it?" Xu Qian stared at Fang Rou, whose face finally showed a hint of panic because of the man's words. Seeing this, Xu Qian couldn't help but smile slightly.

After laughing, Xu Qian's eyes suddenly turned cold. Fang Rou dared to deceive even him; she truly didn't know what she was getting herself into.

"Hand over the Longevity Pill!" Xu Qian's subordinate shouted sternly.

After hearing the man's story, Fang Rou knew that the matter could not be resolved peacefully. She did not argue, but said frankly, "I have already used up the pill."

"Used it?" Xu Qian's eyebrows furrowed. "Who used it?"

His gaze swept across the area, and the female disciples around him were all overwhelmed by his aura, with none daring to meet his eyes for a moment.

"Not going to talk? Then search for him! Find out who used it, bring him back immediately, and have someone remove the pills from his stomach!" Seeing that Fang Rou wouldn't speak, Xu Qian gave the order, and his men moved at the sound of his voice, preparing to search the villa.

"Stop!" Just then, Fang Rou spoke up, her face full of grief and indignation as she called out to the crowd.

"What do you want to do?" Xu Qian frowned, completely unconcerned about Fang Rou's expression.

He could tell that Fang Rou was on the verge of exploding with anger, and could explode at any moment.

But the question is, does she dare to explode?

The entire Ziyang City is Yuan Gang territory. If Fang Rou dares to cause trouble here, he doesn't even need to lift a finger. In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Yuan Gang experts will arrive and capture or kill her.

Fang Rou did not answer Xu Qian's question. She took a deep breath and did not show any of the anger in her heart.

She knew that unwarranted anger would not solve any problems and might even backfire.

Xu Qian and his group are backed by the Yuan Gang, and they are not people she can deal with at all.

If they really try to fight against them, they will be the ones who suffer in the end.

She carried too much on her shoulders, whether it was the lives of her fellow disciples in the Xuan Yin Sect or the lives of Hong Ming, Li Mo, and others. All of this required her to remain calm at all times, and even when faced with injustice, she had to compromise.

This time, it is no exception.

"Here's the longevity pill you wanted!" Fang Rou handed over the longevity pill from her bosom.

She had to do it.

If what Xu Qian said is true, they could easily find Hong Ming and deduce that he had taken the longevity pill.

Then they took Hong Ming away and tried every means to remove the longevity pill from his body.

Even Hong Ming, who had taken the longevity pill, could not withstand the actions of Xu Qian and his group, let alone those who had not taken the longevity pill.

Left with no other choice, she had to hand it over in exchange for her safety.

Xu Qian took the pill, examined it, and after confirming that it was a longevity pill, his complexion improved.

But he didn't seem willing to let Fang Rou go. He said, "You're hiding longevity pills. Come with me!"

"Senior Sister Fang!" Upon hearing this, the female disciples immediately protected Fang Rou and confronted Xu Qian and the others.

Xu Qian was not angry at all. Instead, he looked at Fang Rou with great interest. He wanted to see if she really dared to make a move.

Just as he was about to give the order to act, Fang Rou spoke up in time: "Everyone, move aside." "Senior Sister."

Fang Rou shook her head without explaining, and instead looked at Xu Qian, asking, "What have I done wrong?"

"What crime have you committed? Possessing elixirs!" Xu Qian snorted coldly when he heard Fang Rou not even address him by his name.

"The Yuan Gang doesn't seem to have such a rule," Fang Rou asked, neither humble nor arrogant.

“It wasn’t there before, but it is now,” Xu Qian replied calmly.

"you……"

Upon hearing this, all the women glared angrily at Xu Qian.

Xu Qian remained unconcerned and continued, "You knew perfectly well that our Yuan Gang had been searching for longevity pills, yet you knowingly violated the law. Not only did you obtain the longevity pills but you also planned to keep them for yourselves. Especially after I personally came to your door, you even concealed and deceived me. With such behavior, even if I take you all back, you all deserve it. Now I ask you, Fang Rou, are you going to come with us alone, or are you going to let them all come with us?"

"I'll go with you!" Fang Rou gritted her teeth and uttered the words through gritted teeth.

Xu Qian laughed upon hearing this, "Since that's the case, then let's hurry up and go!"

With a wave of his hand, his men immediately surrounded Fang Rou.

Fang Rou wanted to explain something to the other women, but she was stopped before she could even speak.

Xu Qian had no intention of giving her time at all. After she agreed, he had his men surround her and then take her away.

"what did you do to me?"

Seeing this, Fang Rou had no choice but to use telepathy, but before she could act, she suddenly discovered that she could not use telepathy.

"I didn't do anything. Since you've been arrested, you'd better behave yourself and not force me to take action," Xu Qian replied indifferently.

A group of people walked towards the door.

"What should we do now?"

"Go find Sister Qingyou. She's from the Ziyang Sect. Maybe she can help."

“That’s right, Xu Qian definitely wouldn’t dare to offend Sister Qingyou.”

"..."

When the female disciples of the Xuan Yin Sect in the courtyard saw Fang Rou being taken away, they knew that her chances of survival were slim. So they discussed the matter and quickly came to a conclusion.

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the door, and the women quickly came out of the courtyard.

After they stepped out of the courtyard, they found that Xu Qian and the others were being stopped by a woman, who was none other than Zhu Qingyou.

Zhu Qingyou was also taken aback when she saw Xu Qian from the Yuan Gang, but when she saw Fang Rou being escorted away, her face immediately darkened.

She stepped forward, quickly stopping Xu Qian, and questioned, "What are you doing? Why are you taking Fang Rou away?"

"So it was you." Xu Qian recognized Zhu Qingyou and knew she was a disciple of the Ziyang Sect, but he didn't care.

The disciples of the Ziyang Sect are also divided into different levels, and Zhu Qingyou's level and strength obviously cannot attract his attention.

Hearing the other party's almost accusatory tone, Xu Qian sneered: "This matter has nothing to do with you. I advise you not to get involved, lest you get yourself into trouble. Even if you are a disciple of the Ziyang Sect, you should consider the consequences of offending the Yuan Gang."

"Consequences? I'd like to know what the consequences of offending the Yuan Gang are?" Unexpectedly, Zhu Qingyou was even more arrogant than him. "The Yuan Gang is just a gang that was born out of dependence on Bi Tianyu. In essence, it still relies on the Ziyang Sect. Now, relying on its abilities, it actually doesn't take the Ziyang Sect seriously. What, do you want to rebel against the Tiangang?"

Enraged by Zhu Qingyou's words, Xu Qian coldly said, "What a sharp tongue you have! But I don't have time to argue with you today. If you insist on interfering, then try me!"

As he spoke, an invisible pressure surged from his body, instantly enveloping Zhu Qingyou.

Zhu Qingyou's strength was inferior to Xu Qian's. Feeling this pressure, her body could not withstand it, and she began to sway, her face suddenly turning pale.

Although Xu Qian did not lay a hand on her, under the oppressive aura, it was extremely difficult for her to even speak.

In the end, Fang Rou came to his rescue, saying, "Sister Qingyou, this is a feud between me and the Yuan Gang. You should not interfere."

Zhu Qingyou has already helped her a lot, and she doesn't want to implicate Zhu Qingyou because of this.

The background of the Yuan Gang is far beyond what Zhu Qingyou can easily exploit.

Zhu Qingyou did not give up after hearing this. Instead, she looked at Xu Qian and said calmly, "Xu Qian, I advise you to consider your own status. Let alone whether you have the qualifications or the strength to deal with Fang Rou today, even if Bi Tianyu appeared, he wouldn't be able to touch Fang Rou today!"

puff!

Xu Qian was taken aback at first, then chuckled.

If Zhu Qingyou hadn't spoken so righteously, he would have thought she had lost her mind.

Unable to handle Fang Rou?

Even Senior Brother Bi Tianyu couldn't touch a hair on Fang Rou's head?
If this were said out loud, it would be absolutely laughable!
Xu Qian didn't take Zhu Qingyou's words to heart at all, and even said with a hint of provocation: "Then I'm going to try it today and see what kind of background Fang Rou has that makes you say such nonsense. Why don't you tell me so I can hear what's going on?"

"Su Chen is back!" Zhu Qingyou ignored Xu Qian's sarcastic tone and looked at Fang Rou, saying to her.

Fang Rou trembled upon hearing this: "Sister Qingyou, what did you just say?"

She stared at Zhu Qingyou in shock and disbelief. Even after so many years, the name still evoked intense emotions in her.

Zhu Qingyou understood Fang Rou's feelings and nodded emphatically, then revealed the information she had gathered: "Su Chen is back. It happened today, and many people saw him!"

“He really came back…” Fang Rou’s voice was choked with emotion, a mix of joy, excitement, and other feelings welling up on her face.

Su Chen?

Xu Qian, who was standing to the side, paused for a moment when he heard the name, looking puzzled. Why was everyone talking about this name today?

He wasn't always a member of the Yuan Gang, and he had no prior connection with the Ziyang Sect. He joined the Yuan Gang because his cousin was a disciple of the Ziyang Sect and also a member of the Yuan Gang, so he knew very little about Su Chen.

He had heard about Su Chen's return this morning, but he didn't take it seriously at all. What did it matter to him if a disciple of the Ziyang Sect returned?

Even knowing that Su Chen was once hailed as the most promising disciple to surpass Bi Tianyu, he didn't care.

Having hope doesn't mean he can surpass Bi Tianyu. Who knows when he'll be able to surpass him?

Furthermore, how could Su Chen be compared to Bi Tianyu, who had broken through to the Martial Immortal realm?
So after briefly learning about Su Chen's information, he stopped paying attention to him. He never expected to hear Zhu Qingyou mention him again.

Moreover, his words showed him great admiration for her, even suggesting that with Su Chen around, he wouldn't dare to do anything to Fang Rou.

It’s ridiculous!

To reiterate, he has the backing of the Yuan Gang, not someone like Su Chen who can easily extort money from him.

“I already knew Su Chen was back, but…”

Xu Qian looked at Zhu Qingyou with a hint of mockery on his face, "But he's back, so what?"

Just as Xu Qian finished speaking, a cold voice suddenly echoed from the void:

"Nothing much, I'll kill you!" (End of Chapter)