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Chapter 48 With the Li family destroyed, how can you survive alone?

Not long after.

This once secluded alley is now brightly lit and packed with people.

One after another, figures flew by, rapidly approaching.

A crowd had gathered in front of the two groups of warriors lying sprawled on the ground, less than ten feet apart.

The leaders all wore solemn expressions, their eyes filled with coldness and gloom.

The suppressed killing intent could no longer be concealed!

"Elder Hongtao, this must belong to Li Xiuyuanqian."

Standing before the corpse of the Shangguan family elder, whose head had been crushed, Shangguan Hongtao trembled slightly.

How could he not know that this belonged to Li Xiuyuanqian?

The city guards and Shangguan family guards had their powers drained and had become ordinary people. Although they were not dead, they were all unconscious on the spot.

"Go after them!"

That bastard can't have gone far yet.

Shangguan Hongtao gripped his longsword tightly, and while issuing orders to the Shangguan family's guards, he stepped forward and approached a burly commander in city guard uniform, saying:

"Commander Zhu Shan, this Li Xiuyuan is extremely good at hiding. I request that you guard all the exits in the city. If you spot him, please send a signal immediately. This boy killed several members of my Shangguan family. My Shangguan family will spare no effort to capture him!"

The burly commander of the city lord's mansion, named Zhu Shan, looked at the city guard who had collapsed unconscious and whose power had been completely drained.

He nodded in agreement as he listened to Shangguan Hongtao's words.

After Shangguan Hongtao and his men quickly disappeared into the alley, he slowly spoke to the city guards behind him:

"Take them back. As for other matters, I'll consult with the city lord first!"

Several city guards leading the group immediately stepped forward, took the unconscious city guard from the ground, and quickly headed towards the city lord's mansion.

the other side.

Shangguan Hongtao returned to the Shangguan family immediately and told the family head everything he had discovered.

The old residence of the Shangguan family.

In the courtyard.

The moonlight was cold and clear.

After Shangguan Rulin finished speaking, he frowned as he looked at his father, who was sitting cross-legged in front of him.

To his surprise, his father, Shangguan Fuyuan, not only showed no concern upon hearing the news, but instead burst into laughter.

"Hahaha... Good, very good."

Sure enough, that wicked girl had already given the complete version of the "Absorption Technique" to that boy from the Li family.

Therefore, she directly betrayed her family back then, falling into the clutches of countless powerful figures, in order to completely hide the illegitimate child of the Li family in Yuanguang City.

He even entrusted his son to Dugu Yue, but unfortunately... hahaha, despite all his planning, he never expected that Dugu Yue would tell Lin Qianqiu about this when he died.

Dugu Yue, Lin Qianqiu's first wife and Lin Wanqing's mother, passed away from illness some time ago. Before her death, she revealed to her husband the matter that her best friend Shangguan Hongxiu had entrusted to her.

As he spoke, Shangguan Fuyuan slowly stood up, in a great mood.

Recent events have made him even more certain of one thing: his "grandson," Li Xiuyuan, has also mastered the "Absorption Technique."

Unlike me, what I saw back then was only a part of the "Absorption Technique," even though I had also mastered the basics.

However, because it was a flawed, castrated version of the cultivation, it has become what it is today!

"Have the Lin family and the City Lord's Mansion made any moves lately?"

"Because Li Xiuyuan attacked the Lin family and the city lord's mansion tonight, they have now sent a lot of people to search the city."

The city guards completely sealed off Yunzhou City, allowing entry but not exit!

While Shangguan Rulin was pondering, he spoke again:

"Besides that, that kid also attacked the Shen family tonight. We just received news that Shen Lin's son, Shen Qi, was killed, along with an elder of the Shen family."

"Li Xiuyuan has caused so much trouble overnight; he has now offended almost the entire Yunzhou City."

Not to mention that there are quite a few people secretly targeting him.

What is he trying to do? This isn't the way to court death...

Standing to the side, Shangguan Fuyuan stroked his beard before smiling faintly:

"Rulin, you've also practiced the 'Absorption Technique.' Do you know what's most needed once you've mastered this technique?"

Shangguan Rulin frowned slightly. Although he had also practiced this technique, he had not been able to master it even after so many years.

However, he knew that this "Absorption Technique" could absorb the opponent's internal energy and transform it into one's own, making it an absolutely mysterious and heaven-defying technique.

He also knew that the "Absorption Technique" that his father possessed back then, meaning the one they now held, was not the complete version. It was precisely because of this that Shangguan Fuyuan had been able to cultivate to this point.

"Once you master this technique, you can absorb the power within your opponent's body indefinitely."

If I'm not mistaken, the reason that little bastard is so unscrupulous is because he has completely mastered the basics of this technique.

However, I can confirm that he is currently only at the seventh rank.

Any sixth-rank martial artist who has cultivated true qi could completely suppress him.

At this point, Shangguan Fuyuan's face revealed an even more serene smile.

"Rulin, before Qingyun returns, you don't need to focus all your efforts on finding this kid. Of course, it would be best if you could track his movements."

We'll discuss everything once Qingyun returns!

"Father, but... are we just going to let Li Xiuyuan continue like this? What if he cultivates true qi before Qingyun returns? Wouldn't that be like raising a tiger to cause trouble?"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Fuyuan burst into laughter:

"To cultivate true qi? Let's not even talk about whether he can do it."

If he can break through and cultivate true qi, it will save me a lot of trouble.

The reason I'm not in a hurry to attack him is to let others nurture him. If he really breaks through and cultivates true qi, that will be my time to reap the rewards!

"Go... If Tomorrow's Shadow Pavilion can find Li Xiuyuan, then you should directly disclose the news to others."

I want to see just how much trouble my 'grandson' can cause!

Shangguan Rulin frowned slightly.

Although he didn't know why his father did this, he could only do as he was told.

After all, in the Shangguan family, he appears to be the head of the family, but in reality, the real experts and power of the entire Shangguan family are completely controlled by his father, who rarely leaves the old house.

After Shangguan Rulin left, Shangguan Fuyuan slowly spoke:

"Someone come here!"

In an instant, two figures flashed and appeared in front of Shangguan Fuyuan.

"Once the people from Tomorrow's Shadow Pavilion find Li Xiuyuan, the two of you will follow him closely and report any developments immediately."

Most importantly, we must prevent him from falling into the hands of other forces!

"Also, have Lao Ba set off for Jingang Temple immediately..."

"Yes, sir!"

Two figures accepted the order and left.

Standing in the courtyard, Shangguan Fuyuan slowly raised his head. In his slightly aged and tired eyes, there was a cold, barely suppressed excitement.

"My dear grandson, you mustn't let your grandpa down! You have two more days. If you can cultivate your inner energy, grandpa will definitely prepare a big gift for you!"

Then, an uncontrollable burst of laughter rang out in the courtyard of the old house.

The laughter spread, startling the cool moonlight.

At a secluded end of the street, the startled moonlight transformed into a sword aura, slashing down from the sky.

With a muffled "hum," the sword energy was directly blocked by the Golden Bell Shield, unable to advance even an inch further.

"What? This is... You, how could you possibly have cultivated such a protective technique?"

The figure wielding the sword was then forced back several steps.

Feeling the throbbing pain in her hand, Li Mingyue stared at Li Xiuyuan in astonishment.

"Auntie, where's that old woman who was with you? You're no match for me, make her come out."

Li Xiuyuan tensed up as he looked at Li Mingyue, who had suddenly attacked him. He activated his Golden Bell Shield, which protected him with an impenetrable shield of energy.

"You... Li Xiuyuan, my Li family has treated you well, but I never expected you to commit such a heinous act of slaughtering your own family."

If you're even a human being, you should know what you should do!

Ok?

Upon hearing Li Mingyue's words, Li Xiuyuan was slightly taken aback.

In fact, Li Xiuyuan knew that his aunt would inevitably seek revenge.

After all, he had directly wiped out the Li family of Yuanguang City. In his memory, his aunt Li Mingyue was the family's hope that had helped her leave and join Xiushui Pavilion.

Since he had destroyed the Li family, she naturally wanted to kill him in revenge.

To Li Xiuyuan's disappointment, his aunt was only at the peak of the seventh rank and had not even mastered true qi yet.

That's why Li Xiuyuan just asked the experts from Xiushui Pavilion who were with Li Mingyue to make a move.

Li Xiuyuan is now confident that he can fight a sixth-rank official.

Even if it's a fifth-rank official, Li Xiuyuan is willing to give it a try; at worst, he'll just get injured and have to run away.

Having mastered his divine skills, Li Xiuyuan is now bursting with confidence!

"Well, in that case, I'll send you to reunite with them now!"

Upon hearing Li Mingyue's words, Li Xiuyuan thought for a moment and came to an answer.

Does Li Mingyue not want to live alone?

Then I had no choice but to reluctantly send her on her way!

"What, you...?"

Upon hearing Li Xiuyuan's words, Li Mingyue trembled, and anger surged into her brain.

At the same time, she increasingly felt that Li Xiuyuan had completely become a stranger to her.

After all, his nephew was practically invisible when he was with the Li family in Yuanguang City, someone who could be manipulated and bullied at will.

But right now...

There was no time to think, because Li Xiuyuan had already reached out and grabbed him.

Suddenly, Li Mingyue felt dizzy and the world was spinning. An extremely terrifying suction force made her feel like a hurricane was howling around her.

"Master..."

Just as Li Xiuyuan was about to grab Li Mingyue's hand.

Li Mingyue roared.

In the blink of an eye, just as Li Xiuyuan's palm was about to touch Li Mingyue, a terrifying sword aura descended from the sky, slashing directly down at Li Xiuyuan's arm.

With a "whoosh," the illusory golden bell shield was suddenly torn apart by this sword energy.

Li Xiuyuan took a few steps back.

Looking up, they saw that Li Mingyue was already being protected behind an old woman in white.

The old woman looked at herself, a fleeting look of shock crossing her face.

Who are you?

Li Xiuyuan looked at the old woman in front of him. He could clearly sense that the sword strike she had just used was much more powerful than the one Shangguan Hongtao had used before.

The old woman in white looked at Li Xiuyuan in front of her.

This was the first time she had seen the young man she had been searching for recently.

He is indeed a man of exceptional appearance.

But more importantly, his sword strike had only managed to break through the man's protective aura.

This shocked her.

After all, as one of the elders of Xiushui Pavilion, Han Jingfu is now at the peak of the sixth rank.

She had just thought that she could sever Li Xiuyuan's outstretched arm with a single sword strike.

Unexpectedly, it only broke through the protective energy.

"You actually managed to withstand one of my sword strikes; you do have some skill. However, at such a young age, you've already dared to emulate a demon, committing acts of slaughtering one's own family and exterminating one's clan. Today, I will suppress and capture you on behalf of my disciple!"

"In place of your disciple? Heh... Little Aunt, you're the same. With the Li family destroyed, how can you live on alone? I just sent you on your way, and you refused. It seems your feelings for the Li family are nothing more than that!"

Li Xiuyuan's internal energy circulated throughout his body, protecting him with its protective force. At the same time, he continuously channeled his internal energy into his legs.

As he spoke, Li Xiuyuan was already preparing to unleash a full-force attack on Li Mingyue right in front of the old woman.

Although he might not be a match for the old woman in front of him now, he could certainly crush Li Mingyue.

"You... Li Xiuyuan, you little beast, today is your death day!"

Upon hearing Li Xiuyuan's words, Li Mingyue trembled with anger, her eyes flashing with hatred as she looked at him.

"Kid... do you think it'll work if you deliberately provoke Mingyue like this?"

I know you've cultivated that technique that can absorb other people's internal energy. If Mingyue were to face you one-on-one, she might actually fall for your trick.

But with me here today, I'm quite curious to see how you'll block my sword!

"But if you hand over that technique, I'll make your death easier."

At this moment, Han Jingfu gently stroked her apprentice Li Mingyue as she stepped forward.

She knew that the Lin family, Shangguan family, and the city lord's mansion in Yunzhou City were all searching for Li Xiuyuan.

I must act quickly and decisively.

It would be best to destroy this child and then take it away.

As for his disciple seeking revenge, once he obtains the mysterious technique from the boy, the boy will become useless, and he can be handed over to his disciple for disposal.

So Han Jingfu didn't say anything more. She took a step forward, her true energy covering the long sword in her hand. With one sword, she pierced through Li Xiu's Yuan Qi Sea, determined to cripple and suppress him with one strike!

snort!

Standing not far away, Li Xiuyuan snorted coldly in the face of this extremely sharp sword strike.

Sure enough, even the people from Xiushui Pavilion wanted to use the pretext of avenging the Li family to seize the "Absorption Technique".

The old woman's sword strike was extremely fierce, and Li Xiuyuan had no intention of taking it head-on.

Almost the instant the sword struck, he flashed away, as if instantly merging into the darkness.

"Huh? Oh no... Mingyue, get out of the way!"

Han Jingfu, who had just pierced through with her sword, suddenly trembled. As a peak sixth-rank cultivator, she knew what Li Xiuyuan was about to do almost the instant she sensed his disappearance.

He immediately spoke, and at the same time, his body suddenly spun around, and his long sword was pointed at the direction where Li Mingyue was, and he slashed down in mid-air.

At this moment, Li Mingyue, who was standing there, naturally felt herself suddenly enveloped by a sharp killing intent.

The threat of death caused her to unleash her inner energy, and she turned around to try and dodge.

But all of this was within Li Xiuyuan's calculations, almost the instant Han Jingfu spoke and Li Mingyue turned around.

Li Xiuyuan was already standing in front of Li Mingyue, and a palm with terrifying suction force slammed down on her head.

"Li Xiuyuan, how dare you!"

"Ah, no..."

The sword energy descended from the sky, and with a "hum," it directly tore apart the illusory golden bell shield surrounding Li Xiuyuan.

The sharp sword landed on Li Xiuyuan's shoulder, its sword energy piercing through his iron shirt defense, causing blood to splatter out.

But at that very moment, Li Xiuyuan's palm, which slammed down from mid-air, landed steadily on Li Mingyue's head.

Having had all her internal energy drained, Li Mingyue couldn't even move, let alone defend or dodge.

Before she could even stand still, Han Jingfu's aged eyes were already wide open. In her eyes, her disciple Li Mingyue's terrified face exploded right in front of her with a "bang".

Blood and bits of flesh flew everywhere, and Han Jingfu even watched helplessly as her apprentice's beautiful eyeball flew out and hit her withered face.

The bloody scene went straight to Han Jingfu's brain, driving her to madness instantly.

"Ah! Bright moon..."

"Li... Xiuyuan, you little beast, I'm going to kill you!"

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