"Seraphina, now do you know what kind of people our Blood Tavern accepts?"

Rain's voice echoed like a cold blade in Seraphina's ears.

She suddenly felt a sharp pressure as Rain gently patted her shoulder.

It was like a thorn piercing deep into her back, and cold sweat immediately broke out on Seraphina's skin.

She hadn't even realized when Rain had appeared next to her.

This strength was terrifying—overwhelming.

"An arm!" Rain said softly, her palms pressing down firmly on Seraphina's shoulders.

Seraphina struggled to break free, but her body refused to obey.

Rain gripped her shoulders tightly and exerted force.

A huge power surged through Seraphina's right arm.

In an instant, her muscles, and bones shattered into countless fragments.

"Ah~!" Seraphina gritted her teeth and screamed in pain.

Sweat beaded her forehead, her eyes reddened, and anguish twisted her face.

She could no longer feel her right arm.

Even if this kind of injury could eventually heal, the flow of spiritual energy would be severely hampered.

Recovery would be slow and uncertain.

Witnessing her agony, everyone from the Azure Origin Dao Sect clenched their fists, grinding their teeth with helpless fury.

But Edwin held them back with a firm gesture.

They dared not act rashly.

This was the consequence of crossing the Blood Tavern.

Fortunately, Rain did not rip off Seraphina's arm outright.

There was still a chance for recovery from such a grievous wound.

"Huhu..." Seraphina wrapped her ruined right arm protectively, glancing at Ethan with disbelief and pain.

"How many moves did he last?" Seraphina looked to Roan, desperate for some hope.

"Out!" Roan barked.

His violent aura exploded, forcibly ejecting Seraphina from the tavern's door.

Edwin caught her just in time, anger burning in his eyes but caution holding his tongue.

The people inside the tavern only felt that Seraphina's fate was deserved.

Old Man Roan had just been crushed by Ethan and bore a dark shadow of depression.

Asking now would only offend Roan further.

"There truly is no pot that cannot be opened," Roan muttered while emptying his teacup in frustration, snapping it to shards on the table.

He was clearly troubled by his loss to Ethan.

Turning to leave, he spoke over his shoulder, "Ethan, if fate allows, we shall duel again someday."

"I'm happy to accompany you," Ethan replied with sincere nod.

Ethan then glanced at Seraphina, frowning deeply.

What exactly did the Azure Origin Dao Sect intend?

They had once discarded him like a dirty shoe, but now they clung to him like sticky brown candy.

Their logic was confounding.

"Brother Ethan is so powerful. He bested Old Man Roan without even using all ten moves."

"You... you're still far from that level," Rain said with a sly smile, then winked at Ethan.

"Why does this woman look like a goblin?" Ethan shook his head, a helpless smile tugging at his lips.

"Pfft!"

Seraphina spat a mouthful of blood at the insult, her rage burning fiercely.

"Ethan!" She clenched her fists, fixing him with a glare before turning away.

"Let's go!"

Her entourage swiftly followed.

Edwin bowed his head respectfully to Ethan.

"Ethan, if you have the time, come to the teahouse in the city for a drink. There are some matters I wish to discuss."

"Just you and me?" Edwin considered briefly, then added invitingly.

"Okay," Ethan nodded.

"Thank you," Edwin responded with a bow before departing.

At that moment, Rain approached Ethan's side.

"Brother Ethan, they're here for you. You agreed to drink tea with that person—aren't you worried they might trick you?"

"Trick me?"

"Do you think Seraphina and her team can do anything to me?" Ethan replied coolly.

"Of course not."

Rain smiled slyly. "I just think that since you have nothing to do with the Azure Origin Dao Sect, and they're still pestering you, why not end them all?"

She mimed wiping her neck with a hand.

"…"

"Shopkeeper Rain, don't pity me. This is my own battle, and I will deal with it properly," Ethan thought for a moment before answering.

"Alright, I won't interfere in your private affairs."

She smiled warmly. "But now you're a member of my Blood Tavern. If trouble arises, you must let me know."

"Though our Blood Tavern doesn't start trouble, we aren't afraid of it either."

"Thank you for your concern, shopkeeper," Ethan cupped his hands in gratitude.

He turned and entered his room.

"What a man with personality—I like him," Rain murmured, eyes sparkling with intrigue as she watched Ethan's retreating back.

Her red lips brushed lightly with a finger as she crossed her arms and descended the stairs.

The Blood Tavern's rules were quite casual.

Guests could choose rooms at will.

Ethan found a vacant room, cozy and fitting.

It contained a comfortable bed, a round table, a half-open window, and a pot of elegant orchids resting on the windowsill.

The orchids swayed in the breeze, exuding a fresh, delicate fragrance.

Ethan settled cross-legged on the bed.

"Alicia, open the map."

[Okay, Sir, the map is being opened.]

Before Ethan's eyes, a holographic map unfolded slowly.

The center marked Noble Sun City—Ethan's current location.

He examined the region, noting numerous rivers and lakes within a thousand miles.

However, there were no fishing spots.

The map's style remained consistent, except the areas beyond his immediate surroundings shimmered with a thick fog.

Moving the map, Ethan saw a great distance separating Sun Moon City from Noble Sun City—probably thousands of miles.

No wonder teleportation formations were essential.

At this span, even a powerful Mahayana realm cultivator required considerable time to traverse.

Of course, some with exceptional speed or powerful flying spiritual weapons could cover vast distances in a day.

But teleportation formations spared energy.

Why waste precious physical and spiritual energy on travel?

Especially given the dangers lurking en route.

"A pity there are no fishing spots," Ethan mused, closing the map.

"Alicia, status panel."

He issued another command.

[Opening property panel, please wait.]

[System (Alicia): God-tier fishing system version 2.01.]

[Ethan]

[Race: Human Race]

[Age: Forty-seven years old]

[Physique: Divine fetus of the Sun and Moon, Nine Emperors Dao Body (not yet awakened)]

[Realm: Physical Cultivation/Dharma Body Realm peak]

[Secret method of practice: Celestial Jade Physique Scripture (late stage of the 4th level), Nine Emperors Dao Body (first star not yet condensed)]

[Weapons: Moonflood Scythe (??? Grade), Remnant Dream (Immortal Grade)]

[Artifact: Chaos Clock]

[Spiritual Pet: None]

[Apprentice: Elias (Heavenly Overlord Physique/Bone refining peak)]

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Extra chapters

100 power stones - 1 Extra chapters

200 power stones - 2 Extra chapters

Capsule - 1 Extra chapters

Massage Chair - 3 Extra chapters

Luxury Car - 5 Extra Chapters

Magic Castle - 15 Extra Chapters

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