Confined to one's home at the start, studied for ten years, and became a saint and ancestor.

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"Brother, there's something wrong with this kid!"

"You have so many good things on you, and this little brat who's never cultivated before has made me sweat buckets. Won't this cause some trouble?!"

late at night.

In a small grove of trees outside the capital.

Several warriors carrying swords and knives moved forward rapidly.

One of them was holding a child in his arms, and his face showed unease.

"Nonsense! If I hadn't realized he was someone important, would I have needed to flee with him overnight?!"

The leading warrior snorted coldly.

A child this young has so many good things on him; even a fool would know that his identity must be extraordinary.

But fortune favors the bold.

This is a crisis, but also an opportunity.

In life, there are only a few opportunities like this. If you don't seize them, you'll die with regrets.

Therefore, even though he knew that doing so was very risky and that he might be targeted by powerful people, he still acted without hesitation.

Eating this once is not just a matter of never having to worry for the rest of his life; it's about him taking a step further, benefiting future generations, and passing on a great family legacy.

He couldn't resist the temptation.

"Why not just loot everything? Why bring this little brat along!"

"If he's alright, the search will definitely be less intense. If he's taken away, the powerful figure behind him will go crazy!"

One of the henchmen's eyes flashed, and he couldn't help but say something.

He suspected that his older brother had ulterior motives for taking care of the child, but if he didn't say anything, they wouldn't know.

The older brother gave his younger brother a disapproving look.

"I was just thinking that if something really happens, it would be good to have a hostage!"

The older brother gave a very reluctant explanation.

In fact, it was he who discovered the child's unusual nature.

She has a very special and attractive scent.

He had practiced a special technique, which made him realize that this little brat must have eaten the treasure not long ago.

The strong smell gave him a feeling that as long as he could refine this kid into a human medicine and eat him, a future divine martial arts might not be impossible!

In fact, this is the biggest opportunity this time.

Otherwise, if you encounter a young nobleman who has clearly run away, the wisest choice would be to take the treasure and make a run for it.

There's no need for him to risk bringing people along.

Isn't this driving the forces behind him crazy?!

Using someone as a hostage is even more absurd!

If a powerful person were to find them, given their methods, there would be no question of taking hostages.

This isn't like dealing with an ordinary person; you can't just hold a knife to their throat!

If a skilled expert comes looking for them, they're doomed. There's absolutely no chance for him to use the hostages as a bargaining chip.

Of course, he couldn't say that.

If his underlings knew the truth but couldn't share it, it was foreseeable that his small group would fall out.

In fact, even if he could share it, he wouldn't do it.

He had already planned to find an opportunity to refine that little guy, and after his strength increased, he would first kill all his brothers, and then take the spoils of this trip and fly far away, away from Great Xia, to other countries.

Settle down and establish a family that lasts for ten thousand years.

As for everything in the Great Xia Dynasty, whether it's family or brothers, everyone has to die eventually, so it doesn't matter whether you die sooner or later.

"Brother, it doesn't really matter whether we have a hostage or not. Why don't we find a safe place to drop this kid off? It'll be a good deed, and maybe if we get caught, we can save our lives!"

Some of the underlings believed it, but others weren't stupid and didn't think that taking a hostage would change anything; on the contrary, it would only make things more complicated.

"Hehehe... How about you give me the person!"

Just as the boss was about to say something...

A chilling, eerie laugh rang out.

"who!"

The martial artists, no longer able to discuss the matter, immediately assumed a defensive stance and began to observe the surroundings.

"That, that is...!"

The leading warrior's eyes widened as he saw a ghostly figure drifting over from not far away.

A pair of green eyes gleamed with an eerie light as they looked at the boy in the younger brother's arms, their gaze filled with greed and excitement.

"I never expected to encounter such a wonderful thing while patrolling the mountains. Perfect, absolutely perfect!"

"If I swallow this child, I feel like I might have the potential to become a king someday!"

The ghost became even more excited as it spoke.

A group of martial artists, who were usually hot-tempered, didn't dare to breathe loudly when they saw the ghostly figure that appeared.

Although they couldn't recognize what the ghostly figure was, they could still sense the aura emanating from it.

This is someone who is at least a Grandmaster.

Among them, the strongest leader was only at the late stage of Grandmaster. Faced with such a powerful figure, they had no way to deal with him.

The main items they found were things they had taken from the little boy. Although they were all valuable, they were mostly auxiliary or defensive treasures with no offensive capabilities.

Otherwise, with what they've gained this time, they could definitely give it a shot.

"Who are you, and what do you want?"

As the ghostly figure drew closer, the leading warrior, under the watchful eyes of his underlings, finally couldn't help but brace himself and ask the question.

"Jie Jie Jie!"

"Who I am is none of your business, you ants."

"Since you brought me such delicious food, I'll give you a choice now!"

The ghostly figure let out an eerie laugh.

He glanced at the few martial artists and shook his head in disappointment.

That look was like that of a customer dissatisfied with the food in a restaurant.

That look made the martial artists very uncomfortable, but at that moment, they dared not say anything.

"What choice?"

The leading warrior, suppressing his discomfort, asked.

"Submit! Or... die!"

"Choose!"

The ghostly voice was full of mockery.

In his eyes, the others seemed to be nothing more than toys.

However, these guys seem to have some skill to bring out such a delicacy, so he thought he would take pity on them and make them his servants to find this delicacy for him.

Faced with such a situation.

They exchanged glances for a few moments, and the henchmen quickly lowered their heads; they had made their choice.

But the leader's eyes were filled with resentment.

Under normal circumstances, he would naturally be able to make a pragmatic choice quickly.

But things are different now.

Those things are fine.

What he values ​​most is that child!

You should know that this is his hope for the future.

He could tell that the ghostly figure seemed to have appeared because it was attracted by the child.

Therefore, bowing one's head means handing over this opportunity.

If he misses this opportunity, he may never have another chance like it in his life!

"Don't believe him. This monster isn't human. He's just trying to make us submit so he can get rid of us more easily!"

The opportunity that seemed within reach was about to take flight.

The ringleader, driven by malice, knew he couldn't win, but still wanted to gamble and rebel.

His henchmen became alert upon hearing this!

"Give me!"

The leader grabbed Mu Tianyi from his underlings.

He was very excited at that moment.

Therefore, it is inevitable to use force with your hands.

Mu Tianyi, who had been made to fall into a deep sleep, woke up.

He looked around blankly.

"Wow!"

"Father, Mother, Aunt!"

"Heaven's will will never dare to run wild again!"

Although he was a bit precocious, he was still a child after all.

This situation terrified him so much that he burst into tears.

"Jie Jie Jie!"

"Little thing, your crying makes Mei like you even more. But no matter how much you cry, it won't help even if you cry your throat out!"

Ghost Shadow seemed unconcerned about the leader's reaction, instead letting out a strange laugh at the crying Mu Tianyi.

"presumptuous!"

"You brat, how dare you make my little Tianyi cry!"