If not for the affair involving Qi Xiaoyu, Fu Yu would not have shown any courtesy to this group of monks from Dugu Mountain, even going so far as to have them killed on the spot. How could they brazenly intrude into the Fu Family's cultivation trial grounds and think to leave so easily?

However, everything is relative. Compared to Qi Xiaoyu's cold and stiff demeanor, these people from Dugu Mountain seemed quite adorable.

Therefore, glancing at Dugu Yi, Fu Yu said with a hint of laziness, "Oh? What's the matter?"

Dugu Yi was overjoyed. His fear was that the people of the Fu Family would attack without a word, which meant they would have to turn tail and flee at once. No matter how much they wanted to avenge their old patriarch, they couldn't afford to start a conflict with the Fu Family, or else Dugu Mountain would have no place in the Immortal Realm!

"Dugu Yi has seen the young master. The matter is this... This demoness, we had no quarrels with her, and yet she made an attempt on our old patriarch's life!" Dugu Yi's face was filled with sorrow and rage, his emotions genuine as his eyes even moistened. He thundered, "Our poor patriarch, ambushed by this demoness and scattered to the winds, his essence energy... all of it sucked away by her! Her methods... are evil beyond comparison, straightforwardly those of the demonic path!"

"Is that so?" Fu Yu was slightly shocked; he had not expected this woman in black to be capable of assassinating Dugu Mountain's old patriarch. Initially, he had assumed it to be a case of lust-driven pursuit, but now it seemed far more complex than he had envisioned.

Being neighbors, Fu Yu naturally knew who Dugu Mountain's old patriarch was and was also aware that despite originating from the Spirit Realm, he was not weak in strength. A peak Mahayana cultivator, he could have ascended to the Heavenly Realm at any moment. Now he was dead?

"If I have spoken a single lie, may I never be able to successfully transcend the tribulation in this lifetime!" In his grief and indignation, Dugu Yi made a dire oath.

Fu Yu nodded. Suddenly, he thought of the Daoist Sect that Fu Feng had been scheming about, which seemed to be filled with such sinister and crooked aura. Acts like rapid cultivation progress, he couldn't care less.

It seemed true what they said, like attracts like, a phoenix seeks its kin, a toad lusts for a swan's flesh... Fu Feng and this woman in black truly were of the same kind!

This woman really had no shame, stubbornly denying any relationship with Fu Feng. Heh, I want to see how Fu Feng will explain when he arrives!

Fu Yu sneered, then said, "I believe you, but as for your people from Dugu Mountain breaking into my Fu Family's cultivation trial grounds... Have you considered the consequences?"

Dugu Yi, an old hand in the world, immediately caught the implication behind Fu Yu's words and promptly bowed deeply, "Young Master Fu, please forgive our impulsive quest for vengeance. I am willing to bear all responsibility! Once this matter is settled, I shall certainly prepare a generous gift to express our apologies!"

Dugu Yi did not say he would apologize to the Fu Family but rather to Fu Yu personally. The latter understood the meaning behind these words perfectly clear.

Dugu Mountain might not be considered a major sect, but their foundation was not shallow! Their promised generous gift was clearly not something ordinary.

Thus, the Fu Family's dignity was intact, and they could claim that Dugu Mountain had just cause and showed sufficient remorse! And Fu Yu would get the benefit he desired. This was truly a win-win!

Thinking to himself, Fu Yu nodded with a reserved expression, "It's evident that you truly detest this woman. In principle, I ought to hand her over to you for disposal..."

Dugu Yi was very pleased with what he heard so far, but then he sensed something off. Such a preface usually indicated an upcoming turn.

Indeed, Fu Yu looked at him and continued, "However, this woman has a certain relationship with a legitimate son of my Fu Family. So, I am not in a position to just hand her over to you. I think it's better to have that person come over, and you can negotiate directly with him. Regardless, as for your unauthorized entry into the Fu Family's cultivation trial grounds... I, Fu Yu... will help you cover it up!"

"That's very kind of you, Young Master Fu Yu! Rest assured, we in Dugu Mountain know how to return a favor and will definitely send a generous gift your way!" Dugu Yi cursed inwardly, this scoundrel wanted to take advantage but wouldn't hand over the person; he was helpless, however.

Fu Yu naturally noticed the shift in Dugu Yi's words, from a heavy gift to a generous one. He didn't mind and just smiled, standing there. In fact, deep inside, he harbored even more elaborate calculations!

Everyone says that Fu Feng of the Fu Family is highly cunning, but Fu Yu has never acknowledged the strategic prowess of his second uncle's son. He believed, when it came to scheming, he, Fu Yu, was the more adept!

His words were not to save face for Fu Feng but rather to humiliatingly strip him of his dignity! To make him lose all respect within the Fu Family! To ensure he could never hold his head high again!

Just imagine, a legitimate son of the Fu Family, associated with such an evil woman practicing heretical cultivation techniques, sucking away others' essence energy? If such news were to spread, it would greatly tarnish the entire Fu Family's reputation!

Therefore, this woman… not only can Fu Feng not protect her, but he must also pay a huge price for her!

Fu Yu not only wanted to extract a large amount of benefits from Dugu Mountain, but he also wanted to ruthlessly carve out a large chunk of flesh from Fu Feng!

Qi Xiaoyu had been standing there quietly, allowing the dark holy sword and the dark holy bracelet in her hands to continuously infuse vast essence energy into her body. However, her injuries were inflicted by Daoist power, and no matter how much essence energy she received, it wouldn't be possible to completely heal her injuries in a short period of time.

Thus, she didn't act recklessly and stood there quietly. In her hands, she still held cards she had not played.

Having received the entire inheritance of the dark holy artifact, her means were surely not so limited. But some methods were too costly, and unless it was absolutely necessary, Qi Xiaoyu didn't want to use them.

Just at this moment, a sharp breath came from afar, and a blade light, incomparably domineering, slashed towards a Fu Family cultivator standing next to Qi Xiaoyu!

"Enemy attack!"

Someone shouted sharply.

This blade light came so suddenly and with such ferocity!

It was like a thunderbolt striking with tremendous force!

This group of Mahayana and Ascension phase cultivators had completely failed to detect its presence!

By the time they realized it, it was already too late!

This cultivator from the Fu Family was so frightened that he trembled to his core and felt certain he was going to die!

Because the killing intent in the blade light was just too intense!

Hum!

The blade light directly cut through the void, stopping instantly three inches above the cultivator's head.

This Fu Family cultivator, who had just escaped from death, felt his legs go weak and he could no longer stand steadily in mid-air, falling towards the ground below.

Another Fu Family cultivator hurriedly caught him, but he too… was covered in a cold sweat!

The others, almost without exception, felt an empathetic fear in that instant. They all wondered, if that blade had been aimed at them, would they have been able to dodge it?

Qi Xiaoyu, who had stood there the whole time, suddenly had a pair of star-like eyes beneath her veil shine with an incredibly dazzling light.

A figure charged through and into the fray, scooped Qi Xiaoyu into their arms, then… turned around and left!

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Chapter Seven. To tell the truth, I can't write anymore, especially when I see the number of monthly passes, I feel even more drained… Now it is only that last bit of passion in my heart that keeps me going.

Brothers, I won't ask too much of you, just tell me you've also done your best, and I won't say anything more. I will still burst forth for you.

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