"We submit!"

"We really submit, Young Master, please show mercy!"

The bruised and swollen Yu Qingfeng knelt on the ground, nodding continuously. He was completely devoid of dignity, a far cry from his previous celestial demeanor.

Luo Xiu looked at him with a smirk, nodding in satisfaction. "They say a child can be taught, but it turns out an old man can be taught as well."

That was how it was in the Cultivation World. Everything was determined by strength. When you had strength, you could oppress others; but when you were weaker, others would oppress you.

As for this riffraff from the Upper Realm who bullied the weak and feared the strong, devoid of all humanity, Luo Xiu naturally didn't see them as people. If they weren't still of some use, they would all be corpses by now.

In the silence, Luo Xiu stretched out his foot and hooked Yao Yi's chin with his toe, lifting his face.

"Old man, I won't beat around the bush. I've decided to explore the Bee Hive, and you will all serve as my cannon fodder."

"You can choose to run, or you can choose to resist me now. The consequence... is that you won't even have the right to be cannon fodder. Even wishing for death will be a luxury."

The members of the Jade Blade Sect remained silent, a chilling dread gripping their hearts. Although they wanted nothing more than to tear Luo Xiu to shreds and eat him raw, bite by bite, their lack of strength forced them to endure.

Luo Xiu waited a few seconds before adding, "Since you're not resisting, I'll take that to mean you've made up your minds."

"Very good. If we manage to obtain that Thunder Paste, I'll consider rewarding you with a few elixirs."

"Yes, yes! Thank you, Young Master, for giving us this opportunity!" Yu Qingfeng forced a smile uglier than a grimace onto his face.

Luo Xiu said, "Pack up. We're leaving now."

Yu Qingfeng hurriedly objected, "Young Master, we absolutely mustn't! It's still morning, which is when the Thundering Bees are most active. This old man suggests... we wait until nightfall."

Luo Xiu glanced at him. "Fine. I'll trust you this once."

Seeing Luo Xiu agree, Yu Qingfeng breathed a sigh of relief. He had witnessed the horror of the Thundering Bees more than once and wanted to maximize his chances of survival. If we go now, it will be a suicide mission. But if we wait until nightfall, there's still a glimmer of hope.

"Um... may I ask for the young master's name?"

"You don't need to know."

"My apologies, this old man was being presumptuous. The young master's great name is indeed not something we are worthy of knowing," Yu Qingfeng said with a smile. "From now on, our entire Jade Blade Sect will follow you, Young Master. We will be at your beck and call, ready to go through fire and water for you."

"Furthermore, Young Master, after we descended to the Lower Realm, we also subjugated a local Demon Sect as a subsidiary force. They've scattered for now, but this old man is confident we can find them soon. With more people, our chances of successfully exploring the Bee Hive will be even greater."

Luo Xiu gave Yu Qingfeng a deep look. He was surprised, but he also realized what a terrifying man Yu Qingfeng was. He could assume the airs of a high-and-mighty sect master, and he could cast them aside just as easily. Being weak is not a disgrace; the ability to be flexible is what makes a true man! And if I underestimate a person like this, taken in by his superficial fawning, he'll turn into the most venomous snake the moment he finds an opportunity! Therefore, I must guard against him.

Luo Xiu said with a smirk, "Weren't you Upper Realm riffraff feeling quite superior just a moment ago?"

"This..." Yu Qingfeng smiled awkwardly. "To be honest, my Jade Blade Sect is merely a low-tier power in the Upper Realm. We had to offer up many treasures just to trade for a single spot to descend to the Lower Realm for this Harvest Ceremony."

Luo Xiu said no more and turned to leave.

Luo Ying followed behind him, puzzled. "Young Master, why do you insist on using this riffraff as cannon fodder? Can't your Aura of the Dead suppress the Thundering Bees?"

"And this Yu Qingfeng... Ying'er feels he can't be left alive. Why not just kill him now?"

But Luo Xiu replied, "My aura might not be able to suppress them. The reason those Thundering Bees fled earlier wasn't because of the Aura of the Dead, but because my own presence intimidated them."

"Think about it. The Ancient God Ruins are filled with an Aura of the Dead even thicker than in the Land of Lawlessness. Do you really think creatures that have lived here for years would be afraid of the Aura of the Dead?"

Hearing this, Luo Ying's face lit up with understanding. "That makes sense. Ying'er didn't think of that."

Luo Xiu continued, "I examined the corpses of the Thundering Bees earlier and found they also have the Aura of the Dead inside them. This indicates that they cultivate by absorbing the Aura of the Dead, but they must have some special ability to purify it for absorption."

"As for this Jade Blade Sect riffraff, don't worry about them for now. It won't be too late to kill them after we're done using them."

"Yes, Ying'er understands."

Luo Xiu said, "You, Brother Xiong, and Yaya stay here and watch this group. If you see them trying anything funny, just kill them. I'm going to the Land of Lawlessness to check on Yang Zhilu."

"Yes, Young Master."

「Land of Lawlessness.」

Luo Xiu stood before the Palace of the King of Law, a look of deep satisfaction on his face as he surveyed the houses being built, like an emperor inspecting his domain.

Ever since the Aura of the Dead had been drained from the Land of Lawlessness, and with Hua Muyan's help, the once desolate and deathly still land was gradually showing signs of life. Flowers bloomed everywhere, and seeds buried deep underground began to sprout.

Under the leadership of the Fox Clan's Yue Yong and Yue Zhan, and with the labor of the Zhangwei little demons, the bones of the Fire Dragon had been dismantled and were being used as building materials. Luo Xiu's "Green Lotus Palace" would be completed soon.

San Fei had been slacking off this entire time. Every day, he was only responsible for supervising the work, whipping the captured Zhangwei little demons while he feasted on fine food and did nothing else. Luo Xiu decided to find an opportunity to send San Fei out for some real training. As my mount, it would be embarrassing to ride him if he's too weak.

After making his rounds, Luo Xiu entered the Palace of the King of Law and found Hua Muyan.

"How's the 'training' going?"

Hua Muyan smiled sweetly. "Master, follow me."

A moment later, Luo Xiu followed her, and his eyes widened at the sight. Yang Zhilu was suspended from a ceiling beam, bound by Flower Vines. Her limbs were splayed wide, and her body was completely bare. At this moment, she looked pitiful. Her hair was disheveled, and faint whip marks covered her fair skin.

However, Luo Xiu felt not a shred of pity or compassion for her. For this cruel and ruthless woman, he only wanted brutal revenge.

Hua Muyan said, "Before, Yan'er was thinking of giving her to the working Demon Beasts as a reward. But then I reconsidered, just in case Master took a liking to her."

A slight smile touched Luo Xiu's lips. He walked forward, looking at the suspended Yang Zhilu with an appraising gaze.

"I never imagined that the mighty expert ranked ninth on the Heavenly List would fall into such a state."

Yang Zhilu looked at Luo Xiu, a barely perceptible glint of cold hatred in her eyes. "Luo Xiu," she said weakly, "I am willing... to submit to you."

Hua Muyan chuckled. "Since you've submitted, sister, how should you address our master?"

Yang Zhilu gritted her teeth and reluctantly cried out, "Master." I will kill you, you devil! I swear I'll kill you with my own hands!

SNAP.

Hua Muyan waved her delicate hand, and the Flower Vines holding Yang Zhilu broke apart. Yang Zhilu collapsed to the ground, appearing weak and powerless.

Luo Xiu walked up to her, looking down from his superior height. "If you knew this was coming, why did you do what you did in the first place?"

"Tell me, where is Mu Xueyan?"

Yang Zhilu's eyes suddenly hardened. A powerful aura erupted from her body as she sprang up, thrusting a finger toward Luo Xiu's throat.

"Scum, go to hell!"

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