Chapter 21: Fighting at the drop of a hat

After being surprised by Elder Zhou's change in attitude, Xu Qingzhou noticed Ji Dongfang nearby and understood the reason.

Ji Dongfang was very smart. He privately informed Elder Zhou about Mu Ge not to save Xu Qingzhou and Elder Zhou, but to make Elder Zhou owe him a favor.

After all, by doing so, he was saving Elder Zhou, and possibly even the entire Seven Stars Sect.

Xu Qingzhou's expression was calm; facing Elder Zhou, who was in the Purple Mansion Realm, he showed no fear.

"I am already scared, and so are my Family members; they were all scared."

He had used the pressure of a Purple Mansion Cultivator; even Xu Qingzhou, who was in the Xuan Dan (Middle Stage), almost couldn't stand, let alone his Family members whose strength was inferior to his, or those ordinary people who didn't Cultivate. Injuries were the least of their worries.

Such a conflict, thinking a polite word could make him not care, was impossible.

"You!!"

Elder Zhou didn't expect that even after he offered a step down, Xu Qingzhou wouldn't take it. This made him want to flip out but dare not, feeling very awkward.

After thinking it over, he could only ask in a low voice, "Daoist Xu, what do you want me to do so that you won't pursue this matter?"

In his heart, he had already prepared to compensate and apologize.

Unfortunately, Xu Qingzhou ignored him and spread out his Divine Sense.

When he discovered that several elderly Family members who didn't Cultivate had died due to Elder Zhou's pressure just now, he was instantly enraged.

Without saying a word, he directly took out the Golden Sword Talisman, inputting mana to activate it.

"Buzz!"

The Golden Sword Talisman, only the size of a palm, vibrated slightly, emitting a dazzling bright light.

The next moment.

"Whoosh!"

A sword energy that neither Xu Qingzhou nor Ji Dongfang could see with their naked eyes flew out from the talisman.

"No!!!"

Elder Zhou did see it, but the distance was too close, and the speed was too fast; he couldn't react at all.

Especially the Aura emanating from this sword energy, which made him extremely terrified.

"Puff!!"

The sword energy was filled with a sharp, killing Aura, as if it could pierce through everything in this world.

In just an instant, the sword energy passed through Elder Zhou's heart.

Because the sword energy was too fast, after passing through Elder Zhou's heart, not even blood flowed out, and he collapsed, his eyes vacant.

The sword energy not only pierced his heart, but the chilling Sword Intent it emitted also churned his internal organs into fine pieces.

Elder Zhou died very quickly and thoroughly, not even having time to regret or beg for mercy.

If he had known earlier that this would be the outcome, let alone a Profound-grade Magic Treasure, even if Xu Qingzhou took all his wealth, he wouldn't have come to demand it.

Unfortunately, it was already too late.

Previously at the entrance of Lingyue Sect's mountain gate, Xu Muge's habit of not delaying revenge overnight was learned from Xu Qingzhou.

Since hostility has already been established, and you even killed someone from my Xu Family, there is no possibility of reconciliation.

What's more, what if he isn't killed this time, and he secretly targets the Xu Family members later?

Therefore, it's best to take revenge when there is enmity, so one can sleep more soundly.

Everything just now was completed in an instant, directly leaving Ji Dongfang, who was standing nearby, dumbfounded.

"This… this…"

Ji Dongfang was dumbfounded, unable to speak for a moment.

Like Elder Zhou, he didn't expect Xu Qingzhou to be so hot-tempered, acting directly at the slightest disagreement, and using such a powerful killing move that instantly killed Elder Zhou.

Ji Dongfang subconsciously wanted to say a few words to Xu Qingzhou, thinking, 'This is an Elder of the Seven Stars Sect, how can you just kill him?'

But thinking of Lingyue Sect's Supreme Elder Su Xin, he directly swallowed the words that were about to come out.

If Su Xin knew about this, it's likely the entire Seven Stars Sect would suffer. Now, with only Elder Zhou dead, it's already fortunate.

Ji Dongfang was very glad he hadn't offended the Xu Family; he secretly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Clan… Clan Leader Xu, please rest assured, I will definitely keep this matter a secret."

Xu Qingzhou smiled, "It doesn't matter."

Having a backer makes one this arrogant. If the Seven Stars Sect is unhappy, they can come anytime.

Anyway, he still had a token from the Lingyue Sect; he could just use it if necessary.

Originally, if he had spoken politely, Xu Qingzhou would have directly returned his Magic Treasure to him, as having more friends is better than having more enemies.

But this person was too arrogant and overbearing, completely disregarding the Xu Family and himself. The key was that he also killed an elderly Family member.

Xu Qingzhou simply couldn't stand seeing the enemy who killed his Family member still standing in front of him and speaking.

From the moment Elder Zhou arrived and used pressure to kill the elderly Family members, his fate was already sealed.

Ji Dongfang didn't expect Xu Qingzhou to be so resolute; he gave an awkward laugh.

"I suddenly remembered I have some matters at home; I'll take my leave now."

Xu Qingzhou casually said, "Take your time, no need to see you off."

After the still-shaken Ji Dongfang left the Xu Family.

Xu Qingzhou said loudly, "Everyone, don't worry. The person who just came was an Elder of the Seven Stars Sect, and he has been killed by me."

His voice spread throughout the Xu Family Courtyard.

This was considered giving the Family members a reassurance.

Then Xu Qingzhou stepped forward, took off Elder Zhou's storage bracelet, and together with his disciple's body, ground them to dust and scattered them.

After examining Elder Zhou's storage bracelet, Xu Qingzhou's eyes lit up.

"As expected of a Purple Mansion Cultivator, he is indeed wealthy."

Two Profound-grade Magic Treasures, one of middle grade and one of High Grade.

Including these two, Xu Qingzhou currently possessed six Profound-grade Magic Treasures, some for attack, some for defense, and one for flying.

As a Xuandan realm Cultivator, he was wealthier than most Purple Mansion Cultivators.

Besides Magic Treasures, there were also Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills. Xu Qingzhou needed to distinguish which ones were not passed down by the Seven Stars Sect and which ones Elder Zhou had obtained through other channels.

The former could not be easily cultivated, while the latter could be done freely.

Finally, there was a large amount of Spirit Stones and pills. Although not as much as Su Xin had given, it was more than their Xu Family's previous reserves.

Xu Qingzhou refined the Magic Treasures he would use and then began to study the Cultivation Techniques.

He had been like this these past few days, familiarizing himself with Magic Treasures, studying Cultivation Techniques, and occasionally going out for a stroll.

This was to discover other Heavenly Chosen within the Family as early as possible. Finding and cultivating them early could also accelerate his own cultivation improvement.

Xu Qingzhou greatly anticipated the day when his cultivation would rapidly soar while he was lying still, or eating, drinking, and having fun.