"Fellow Daoist, a misunderstanding! This vicious dog is untamed and bites randomly. Please do not take it to heart."

Lu Wenshang said in a deep voice.

"I am Zhuang Ninglu from Hundred Flowers Valley. May I ask which sect you belong to, Fellow Daoist?"

His wife spoke up.

Hundred Flowers Valley is known as the eighth largest sect in Song Country, meaning the strongest sect outside the seven major ones.

The sect is entirely made up of female cultivators, allied with the seven major sects through marriage.

"Beast Emperor Pavilion, Hundred Flowers Valley."

Shen Xuan nodded.

"Loose Cultivator Shen Fei. How do the two of you wish to resolve this matter?"

Disciples from a major sect in Song Country, they seem to be from a noble family, their status a cut above others.

Shen Xuan took a step back.

Hearing that he was merely a loose cultivator.

Lu Wenshang and Zhuang Ninglu exchanged glances, both suspicious.

He seemed to be only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

Yet he is a genuine Ice Cultivator.

Just his technique of condensing water into Ice Fish was enough to contend with both of them.

Lu Wenshang spoke with controlled patience, "Our watch dog bit someone, that's our fault. Fortunately, you're unharmed, we can compensate you with a thousand Spirit Stones, will that settle the matter?"

Shen Xuan smiled.

"Since the watch dog is untamed, why keep it! Compensate me with the dog, I'll fry it up to eat, bet it tastes good."

As soon as he said this.

Lu Wenshang and his wife's expressions turned extremely sour.

The watch dog is a Tier Two inferior grade Spirit Beast, and its bloodline is extraordinary.

Equivalent to a cultivator at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

It's a very helpful assistant.

Its attack on the cultivator near the battlefield was ordered by Lu Wenshang.

To prevent them from being disturbed while hunting a Bear Demon.

They would absolutely not just allow Shen Xuan to cook and eat it over this matter.

Zhuang Ninglu couldn't help but say, "Fellow Daoist Shen, don't be excessive! The Bear Demon we were hunting escaped because of you!"

Lu Wenshang didn't speak, staring hard at Shen Xuan.

Clearly, his thoughts coincided with his wife's.

The watch dog's attack hadn't caused you any real harm.

Yet for them, they truly lost a Tier Two Bear Demon.

Speaking pleasantries was giving you face.

Otherwise, as disciples from sect and noble family, why would they fear a mere loose cultivator like you?

Even if you have a trick or two, how could you be a match for the combined strength of the two of them!

Shen Xuan shook his head.

He knew these sect families were arrogant and self-important, not easy to negotiate with.

The watch dog attacked him for no reason.

What's wrong with him cooking the watch dog and eating it?

He hadn't tasted fragrant dog meat in a long time.

As for Lu Wenshang and his wife.

As offspring of the Beast Emperor Pavilion's noble family, they could just raise another one.

Shen Xuan wouldn't say that he was interested in the watch dog's sharp teeth and fangs, wanting to test if he could seize its bloodline talent.

It's rumored that the watch dog has the bloodline of the Divine Beast Heaven-Barking Dog.

The Heaven-Barking Dog truly possesses sharp teeth and fangs.

It will bite anything, cultivator or immortal alike.

Even if one has Copper Sinews and Iron Bones, it can still bite off a piece of flesh.

"Turns out this is my fault. Not only do you refuse compensation, but you also want me to make up for your hunting failure?"

Shen Xuan said mildly.

Zhuang Ninglu was already somewhat impatient.

"It's just a thousand Spirit Stones, take it or leave it! If you don't want it, then get lost!"

Shen Xuan sighed lightly.

He really didn't want to have disputes with others.

However, being attacked by a Spirit Beast for no reason.

The other side's extremely terrible attitude.

If he just swallowed his pride, his thoughts wouldn't be clear, and he would be frustrated, hindering his cultivation, easy to give rise to heart demons.

"If that's the case, there's nothing more to say between us!"

Just as Shen Xuan finished speaking.

Lu Wenshang's Flying Sword gleamed coldly, creating a phantom, shooting over like lightning.

He was straightforward, without any warning, acted first to gain the upper hand.

Wanting his life.

On the other side.

Zhuang Ninglu also wielded the White Silk, transforming it into a spear, striking through the air.

The watch dog roared, circling Shen Xuan, baring sharp, gleaming teeth, poised to pounce and bite at any moment.

Shen Xuan looked wordlessly at the two people before him.

This is the upbringing of disciples from sect families?

A disagreement and they resort to murder.

In that case.

He finally made a decision with a clear conscience.

Those who kill shall be killed.

This couple had already set themselves on the path to death.

A sharp eagle screech.

The Golden Claw Divine Eagle Corpse Beast leapt out from the Beast Bag, extending its golden claws, grabbing towards the watch dog.

The Shadow Octopus Corpse Beast appeared silently, its eight tentacles firmly entwining the spear formed from White Silk, with a slight force, sending Zhuang Ninglu flying through the air.

At the same time, within Shen Xuan's body, over a dozen Dark Ice Fish joyfully leapt out, forming Cyan Ice Walls one after another, blocking Lu Wenshang's Flying Sword.

Continuous "ding ding ding" sounds.

The Flying Sword only pierced through three layers of Cyan Ice Wall before losing its sharpness, returning.

"You're a Demon Cultivator from the Corpse Refining Sect!"

Lu Wenshang's expression turned grim.

A Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivator's combat power was inherently stronger than a Spirit Cultivator of the same realm.

The Corpse Refining Sect is a renowned Demon Sect in Liang Country.

No wonder he dared to turn against their couple with just an early stage of Foundation Establishment cultivation.

"You're the Demon Cultivator from the Corpse Refining Sect!"

"Your whole family are Demon Cultivators from the Corpse Refining Sect!"

Shen Xuan, controlling the two corpse beasts, retorted sarcastically.

He was clearly a successful Spirit Cultivator!

This couple not only had bad tempers, but also poor eyesight!

Lu Wenshang didn't reply.

Gritting his teeth, he focused on shielding and sword control, charging forward with full force to attack.

He saw very clearly.

His wife Zhuang Ninglu and the watch dog were clearly at a disadvantage battling the two corpse beasts.

To turn the tide, it was up to him.

At this point, words were unnecessary.

In a cultivator battle, one either doesn't strike, or strikes with full force.

No one knows what trump cards the opponent might have.

Otherwise, even holding the upper hand.

A minor neglect could lead to body perishing and soul vanishing.

Compared to Lu Wenshang's gritted teeth and striving with all his might.

Shen Xuan was calm and composed, holding back some power.

The Dark Ice Fish continuously leapt from his body, either transforming into Cyan Ice Walls or spiraling out to attack, leaving Lu Wenshang flustered and scrambling.

Lu Wenshang, though a middle-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from a major sect.

In terms of spiritual power, divine sense, and flesh body, he was far inferior to Shen Xuan.

With just a small effort, Shen Xuan forced him to retreat step by step.

Meanwhile.

The Patrolling Spirit Dog was at a clear disadvantage against the Golden Claw Divine Eagle Corpse Beast, fighting from the ground to the air.

Each aerial strike of the Golden Claw Divine Eagle Corpse Beast left a scar on the Patrolling Spirit Dog.

No matter how fast the Patrolling Spirit Dog was, it couldn't match the airborne assaults of the Golden Claw Divine Eagle Corpse Beast.

The one truly in peril.

Was Zhuang Ninglu, battling the Shadow Octopus Corpse Beast.

By now, the Shadow Octopus Corpse Beast had achieved a Golden Body state.

Its strength rivaled the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Zhuang Ninglu, being only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, could hardly fend off the Shadow Octopus's attacks.

"Husband, save me!"

Zhuang Ninglu, unwilling to give up her White Silk Treasure, was grabbed by the Shadow Octopus, her body being flung around violently.

The Shadow Octopus Corpse Beast was inherently known for its strength.

For Zhuang Ninglu to contest it in power was madness!

In truth, Zhuang Ninglu didn't want to give up her White Silk Treasure.

At this moment, under the tug of the Shadow Octopus Corpse Beast's eight tentacles, the Spiritual Light of the White Silk Treasure dimmed, revealing several cracks.

With a sound, "Tear,"

The White Silk Treasure was forcibly torn apart.

Zhuang Ninglu's mouth bled, and she staggered back violently.

With her lifebound magical treasure destroyed, her dantian had sustained injury.

"My wife!"

Lu Wenshang screamed in despair, his hair standing on end with anger.

Earlier, he thought Shen Xuan was just a slightly formidable loose cultivator.

With the combined strength of him, his wife, and the Patrolling Spirit Dog, dealing with an early-stage Foundation Establishment loose cultivator should have been effortless!

Right or wrong, does it matter in a place like the Shadow Forest?

Not at all.

Strength is revered, and the weak are prey.

If you win, everything you do is justified.

If you lose, you'll lose your life, and your possessions belong to the victor.

This is the universal law of the Cultivation World.

Initially, he was brimming with confidence.

Never did he expect his opponent to simultaneously summon two Tier Two Corpse Beasts.

This is a secret technique of the Corpse Refining Sect of the Demon Sect.

Only now did Lu Wenshang realize.

They, as a couple, had underestimated Shen Xuan's combat power.

This person's realm cultivation was definitely not at the early stage of Foundation Establishment!

However, it was too late to say anything now.

A deadly confrontation had ensued, and there was no chance for reconciliation.

Even if he wanted to make peace, the other party wouldn't believe him.

With a "Whiz,"

Lu Wenshang knocked away several Dark Ice Fish, transforming into an Escape Light, flying to rescue Zhuang Ninglu.

"Go!"

He ordered the Patrolling Spirit Dog to cover their retreat and activated several Attack Talismans, intending to take Zhuang Ninglu and escape.

But could his speed possibly compare to Shen Xuan's Thunder Escape Technique.

After a crackling series of noises.

Shen Xuan thundered to appear in front of Lu Wenshang and his wife.

Seeing Shen Xuan manifest ahead, Lu Wenshang was terrified, turning to flee.

Shen Xuan opened his mouth.

[Vigorous Shock]!

Strange noises like rolling thunder, with the force of rushing seas.

Lu Wenshang and his wife, both had their spiritual power disturbed, their divine souls unstable, and their bodies went limp, plummeting from the air!

"Ah…"

Lu Wenshang held his wife, without the protection of spiritual power, they fell hard!

"Fellow Daoist, please stop! Lu admits defeat!"

"Willing to compensate for your losses!"

By now, neither Lu Wenshang nor Zhuang Ninglu dared to act tough.

Shen Xuan smiled lightly.

With a gentle flick.

A Dark Ice Fish darted from his fingertip, swiftly shooting into the vulnerable spot atop the Patrolling Spirit Dog's head, piercing through.

The Patrolling Spirit Dog let out a few mournful howls, collapsed, and soon fell silent.

In front of the two, Shen Xuan collected the Patrolling Spirit Dog's body into the Beast Bag.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, the vicious dog is subdued, can we consider this matter settled?"

Lu Wenshang forced a smile as he spoke.

Zhuang Ninglu was even more terrified, her face pale, long gone was her aggressive demeanor.

Shen Xuan shook his head.

"If you hadn't attacked me, perhaps this could have been resolved."

"Now, the nature of the situation has changed!"

"You two, do you naively believe that Shen is the merciful type?"

Lu Wenshang and Zhuang Ninglu exchanged glances, both saw the fear in the other's eyes.

Fighting was definitely not an option.

Escaping wasn't possible either.

How unlucky were they to encounter such a monster!

Logically, Lu Wenshang was a middle-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator and a major sect disciple.

Even late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators would find it difficult to kill him.

Considering his status as a major sect scion, people usually wouldn't fall out with him.

Yet, Shen Xuan's combat power was truly astonishing.

Not only could he easily defeat the couple.

He also wielded the extremely rare Thunder Escape Technique.

And had an eerily strange Divine Soul Attack Technique.

Leaving Lu Wenshang and his wife's spiritual power scattered, making flight impossible.

"What does Fellow Daoist Shen wish for, name your terms! Lu will comply!"

Lu Wenshang said toughly.

He had the backing for it.

The Lu family of the Beast Emperor Pavilion, with an ancestor who was a Fake Pill Master.

He didn't believe Shen Xuan would dare to kill him.

It was more a matter of how much spirit stone compensation!

Zhuang Ninglu quickly chimed in, "Esteemed friend, my husband is a direct descendant of Master Lu, a Core Formation seed of the Beast Emperor Pavilion. This time, it was my husband's vicious dog being untamed, and it has been punished, compensating Fellow Daoist."

"If Fellow Daoist likes to eat Patrolling Spirit Dogs, I'll have my husband purchase two more from the sect for you!"

"Indeed, I can also compensate you with two more Patrolling Spirit Dogs!"

Lu Wenshang also caught on, realizing the Patrolling Spirit Dog was useful to Shen Xuan.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have specifically killed it and taken it into the Beast Bag.

Could it be he intended to refine it into a Corpse Beast?

"Compensate with two more Patrolling Spirit Dogs?"

Shen Xuan seemed somewhat tempted.

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