All the people in the tavern were staring open-mouthed at the man and chicken. They didn't know whether to call this young man extraordinarily bold or just suicidal. Either way, Chu Mo and the rooster's calm composure completely silenced this group of people in the tavern.

The tavern owner glanced at the two top-grade spirit stones placed in front of him, swallowed hard, and then yelled at the dazed server, "Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and serve these two gentlemen our best food and drink!"

People die for wealth, and birds die for food. For these two top-grade spirit stones, the tavern owner was prepared to comply. And as for the Hong Family... Even if the Hong Family was unreasonable, they wouldn't vent their anger on this tavern owner, would they?

Chu Mo and the rooster enjoyed their meal. There was no denying that the ingredients in the Spirit Realm were highly spiritual, far superior to those in the Mortal Realm.

The anxious tavern owner didn't have to deal with any reprisal from the Hong Family even after Chu Mo and the rooster had their fill and left the tavern. He couldn't help but sigh in relief and promptly began to repair the damage to the tavern's walls.

There was barely any other damage!

The value of those two top-grade spirit stones could almost buy half of his tavern. Even if Chu Mo had destroyed his tavern before, the owner would not have had any complaints.

At this moment, on the eastern side of Jinxiu City, there was a large manor.

This manor was the residence of the Hong Family in Jinxiu City.

At this moment, a group of people was standing in the room of the Hong Family head.

This was the group of people that had just had a conflict with Chu Mo. The young man who Chu Mo had tossed out by the collar was now standing there in a new set of clothes, nodding obediently.

The Foundation Establishment cultivator, due to his injuries, was not present.

The head of the Hong Family, Hong Qiang, looked at the young man coldly. "What exactly happened?"

The young man shuddered and knelt on the ground. "Great... Uncle…"

"Hmm?" Hong Qiang made a sound.

"Master... I...I took some people out to stroll around the streets. I saw a man in a tavern... with a spirit pet and... and I wanted to buy that spirit pet and offer it to you, uncle." The young man knelt on the ground, stuttering as he recounted everything that had transpired.

Hong Qiang's face showed no emotion. After the young man finished speaking, he looked at the other guards of the Hong Family. "Is what he said true?"

The guards looked at each other. They certainly wouldn't dare to lie in front of the family head. Everyone knew that this emotionless middle-aged man was the most ruthless person in Jinxiu City. Lying to him was equivalent to seeking death.

However, they equally wouldn't dare to betray their young master, or else they wouldn't have a good end either.

What the young man had said was more or less true. But the key issue was that the young man wanted the spirit chicken pet for himself, not to offer it to the family head.

How could they tell him that?

Hong Qiang's cold gaze swept over these people's faces and he more or less understood what had happened.

Then, he looked deeply at the kneeling young man and said calmly, "Alright, I understand. You may go now."

"Master... I..." The young man seemed to want to say something, but the middle-aged man's icy gaze made him retreat. He gave a bow and slunk away.

"Useless!" After the young man left, Hong Qiang cursed coldly in front of the guards of the Hong Family. "Remember, keep an eye on him and don't let him cause trouble everywhere! Or I'll break your dog legs!"

All the guards of the Hong Family shivered, hurriedly answering. But in their hearts, they felt bitter, thinking, "He's your own nephew. If you don't take care of him, who would dare to?" But they didn't dare to voice this.

"Everyone, leave!" Hong Qiang waved his hand, and the guards scattered as if they had been pardoned, gratefully taking their leave.

In the room, only one old man who had remained silent throughout remained.

Hong Qiang looked at the old man, and his attitude finally softened. He asked, "Mr. Zhao, what is your opinion on this matter?"

The old man raised his eyebrows slightly, lifted his gaze to Hong Qiang and replied, "Recently, because of the discovery of the relic, our Jinxiu City has started to become a bit restless. Many people have been rushing in from all directions, presumably for that place."

Although the old man seemed to have dodged the question, Hong Qiang didn't find it strange. Instead, he stared at the old man and asked, "Are you suggesting that we should refrain from acting against this man, at least for now?"

The old man nodded, "At this time, it's best not to complicate things further. There are too many people keeping an eye on that relic. If we give our enemies an opportunity to take advantage of at this time, I'm afraid..."

The old man didn't say anything more, but the expression on Hong Qiang's face grew stern, his eyebrows furrowed as he muttered to himself, "Yes, an innate realm young man, flaunting a spirit pet in public and possessing shocking combat strength, to the point where even Hong Yue was no match for him. An innate realm cultivator defeating a Foundation Establishment cultivator ... effortlessly, it's indeed very strange."

The old man pondered for a moment, then said, "Although it's somewhat incredible, such things are not unheard of. If my guess is correct, this young man probably cultivates body refinement techniques. Or perhaps, he possesses an innate constitution!"

"What?" Hong Qiang was taken aback, "Innate constitution? This... this is impossible, right?"

The old man said, "Otherwise, there's no reason Hong Yue couldn't defeat him. According to what Hong Feng said earlier, when Hong Yue attacked with his spell, the young man simply blocked it with his hand... and sent Hong Yue flying with a punch. If he's not practicing body refinement, none of this makes sense!"

Hong Qiang scowled, "In this vicinity…which sect specializes in body refinement?"

The old man thought for a moment before shaking his head, "We're well aware of all the major sects within thousands of miles. It's likely…not from our area. There are indeed a few body refinement Great Sects in the Spirit Realm. If he's a disciple from those sects…"

The corners of the old man's mouth twitched, although he didn't finish his sentence.

Hong Qiang's eyes filled with a hint of fear, and he couldn't help cursing, "Damned thing! All he knows is how to create trouble for me!"

At this point, someone outside reported that those sent to investigate Chu Mo had returned.

"Come in." Hong Qiang's face once again displayed an aura of authority.

"Master, the investigation had found that that man arrived in Jinxiu City today. He came along with a team from the Jin Family but parted ways ten miles outside the city." The person who entered got straight to the point.

"The Jin Family?" Hong Qiang's brow furrowed even more deeply and he turned his gaze towards the old man.

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