Mortal: I, Zhang Tie, started by joining forces with Han Li to kill a strategist.

Chapter 27 Xie Family Cultivators Block the Door

"Brother Yuan, it seems like he's playing us!"

Seeing the look in Zhang Tie's eyes as if he were looking at an idiot, a Xie family cultivator behind him spoke uncertainly.

Upon hearing this, the smile on the face of the young Xie family member who was in the lead froze.

"Zhang Tie, you'd better think this through. Foundation Establishment Pills are not something a mere rogue cultivator like you can handle!" The leading youth said through gritted teeth.

Although the Xie family has no shortage of pills, who would complain about having too many Foundation Establishment Pills?

One Foundation Establishment Pill is a path to Foundation Establishment.

"It's bad enough that your Xie family cultivators are inferior in skill and make a fool of themselves on the arena, but you dare to threaten your fellow disciples within the sect? You've got quite the nerve! Anyone who didn't know better would think this Spirit Beast Mountain belongs to the Xie family!"

Zhang Tie started by talking about the old-fashioned fighting style, immediately labeling the Xie family with a big accusation.

The three people's expressions changed slightly, but they quickly returned to normal.

"If you still don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for not warning you. Hand over the Foundation Establishment Pill, and you'll be spared physical pain!" The three cultivators from the Xie family surrounded them.

Seeing this, Zhang Tie raised an eyebrow: "The sect rules forbid private duels. Do you want to be expelled from the sect?"

Upon hearing Zhang Tie's words, the three men immediately revealed mocking expressions: "A private duel? Who said we wanted a private duel? We're just here to spar with you!"

"The sect encourages disciples to spar and exchange skills. As long as no one is injured, even the Enforcement Hall won't say anything!"

Seeing the mocking look in the three people's eyes, Zhang Tie immediately understood that while the rules of the Spirit Beast Mountain Sect were one thing, their implementation was another.

Just like the Xie family members, the Xie family has a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Spirit Beast Mountain. Even if the three of them made a move, this kind of trivial matter would probably be dealt with lightly, at most they would be confined for a period of time.

However, if Zhang Tie, who is unaffiliated and has no connections, breaks the rules, then what awaits him is the "strict rules of the sect"!

This has nothing to do with right or wrong, it's all about ability!

"I have no interest in sparring." Zhang Tie took a step back, activating the restriction.

The Xie family youths were immediately alarmed. Although their great-uncle had tacitly approved of their actions, they dared not break the restrictions to break in and rob if they hid in the cave and did not come out. If the commotion got too big, even if their great-uncle was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he could not protect them.

"What, are you scared? Weren't you very imposing on the stage? You could even kill Chao Feng. Why did you chicken out inside? Turns out you're just a bully at home!" The Xie family youth's voice rang out from behind.

Zhang Tie stopped, turned around, and looked at the young man from the Xie family. There was no anger in his eyes, only a chilling calm.

"What's your name, Xie?"

The young man from the Xie family was taken aback, not understanding what Zhang Tie meant, but still gave his name: "Xie Wenyuan from the Xie family!"

"Xie Wenyuan? That name sounds like a person. I'll remember you!" Zhang Tie repeated, nodding.

Xie Wenyuan's face stiffened. Just as he was about to lash out, he saw Zhang Tie walk directly into the cave, and the protective light barrier isolated the three of them outside.

"you--"

Xie Wenyuan was so angry that his face turned ashen. He raised his hand to try to break the restriction. This simple restriction could not stop a Qi Refining Grand Perfection cultivator, but once the restriction was attacked, the commotion would be huge.

In the end, Xie Wenyuan still didn't dare to make a move.

"Brother Yuan, what should we do?" the Xie family cultivator behind him asked.

Xie Wenyuan gritted his teeth: "Just wait, I don't believe he won't come out!"

The three of them stood guard at the cave entrance, looking like they were prepared for a protracted battle.

Xie Wenyuan wasn't worried about Zhang Tie taking the Foundation Establishment Pill. When cultivators in the sect broke through their seclusion, they would go to several spiritual peaks to rent cultivation rooms with more abundant spiritual energy. Without absolute certainty, who would easily attempt Foundation Establishment?

What's the difference between that and courting death?

Zhang Tie watched them from inside the cave, a smile playing on his lips.

Trying to force him to take action? No way! He has plenty of patience.

He sat cross-legged on the stone bed and took out the jade bottle containing the Foundation Establishment Pill from his storage bag.

This Foundation Establishment Pill is both an opportunity and a source of trouble. Too many people covet it, so it must be used as soon as possible, otherwise it may end up like Han Li in the original story, being targeted by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

...

The three members of the Xie family guarded the entrance to the cave for half a month.

Meanwhile, Zhang Tie, inside the cave, cultivated daily, refining his spiritual energy, remaining steadfast and unmoved.

After half a month, thanks to the abundant spiritual energy and the consumption of elixirs, Zhang Tie's cultivation level was completely perfected, and he was ready to break through the Foundation Establishment bottleneck at any time!

Xie Wenyuan's patience outside the cave was gradually wearing thin.

"Brother Yuan, is this kid really planning to stay in the cave for the rest of his life?" a Xie family cultivator complained in a low voice.

"Shut up! He can't possibly stay inside. Although there's enough spiritual energy in the cave, I don't believe he can hold out forever!" Xie Wenyuan was secretly anxious, but he wasn't sure himself.

Three days later, Xie Wenyuan finally couldn't sit still any longer.

"You two stay here and keep an eye on this kid. I'm going to find my clan uncle to discuss a plan. It would be best if we could invite him here!" Xie Wenyuan stood up and patted his robe.

"Brother Yuan, are you going to find Uncle Duan Feng?"

"Hmm! This guy is tough to deal with. We can't subdue him on our own; we'll need to call in a Foundation Establishment cultivator!"

The other two Xie family cultivators exchanged a glance, a hint of joy flashing in their eyes.

If a Foundation Establishment cultivator intervenes, even if that kid is stubborn, he'll have to obediently hand over the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Xie Wenyuan left in a hurry.

Inside the cave, Zhang Tie slowly opened his eyes. He had been waiting for this opportunity for half a month!

He stood up, stretched his limbs, and put everything into his storage bag, especially the Foundation Establishment Pill.

With everything in place, Zhang Tie immediately deactivated the restrictions and opened the stone door of the cave.

Outside the cave, two Xie family cultivators were sitting on a rock chatting idly. When they saw Zhang Tie appear, they were stunned for a moment, and then jumped up suddenly.

"You're finally out! We've been waiting for you. If you know what's good for you, come with us!" A Xie family cultivator was overjoyed and reached out to grab Zhang Tie's shoulder.

Zhang Tie didn't dodge for long, but the Xie family cultivator suddenly felt a blur before his eyes, and a hand like an iron clamp had already grabbed his wrist!

"You—"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Tie twisted and pushed, and Xie family cultivator's arm was twisted behind his back. He was pressed to the ground, his face pressed against the ground, unable to move.

Another Xie family cultivator's expression changed drastically. He disregarded all sect rules and directly summoned a long sword magic weapon, thrusting it straight at Zhang Tie!

Zhang Tie raised his hand and waved, sending the Golden Lock Ring flying out and colliding with the flying sword.

"clang!"

The flying sword was knocked away and stuck in a rock several feet away, its blade vibrating and humming incessantly!

The Xie family cultivator was shocked. He then realized that this guy was not an innocent rabbit, but a ruthless character who had fought his way to the top. He turned around and tried to run away.

But Zhang Tie took a few steps forward, caught up with him, and punched him in the back of the head!

The Xie family cultivator's escape came to an abrupt halt, and he fell into a deep sleep.

In less than ten breaths, one of the Xie family cultivators at the twelfth level of Qi Refining was knocked unconscious, and the other was suppressed on the ground.

"Brother Qing!" The Xie family cultivator, who had been suppressed on the ground, scrambled to his feet and was horrified when he saw this scene.

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhang Tie threw another punch, and in an instant, another unconscious Xie family cultivator lay on the ground.

Zhang Tie dusted off his hands and walked out of Xiaohuan Peak without looking back.