Chapter 602: Fierce Land

Chapter 602: Chapter 602: Fierce Land

Hu Yidao answered truthfully, "Before Lei Yunhai died, he said his master was the Cangnan Daoist and that his master would exterminate the entire Hu Family! I don’t know what this Cangnan Daoist’s background is."

"I’m not too sure either. Let me ask around."

At the celebration banquet last night, Yang Qianhuan had created a group chat, and all of Cheng Yuan’s subordinates and Guardians had joined.

Cheng Yuan opened WeChat, went to the group chat, and discovered there were already 99+ new messages.

Cheng Yuan couldn’t help but click his tongue in amazement. ’These Martial Dao masters like to chat idly in groups too?’

Cheng Yuan sent a message in the group:

[Does anyone know of a Cangnan Daoist? I’m not sure what his background is.]

Cheng Yuan’s subordinates and Guardians quickly popped up in the chat.

[Han Dongfang: I think I’ve heard that name. Ten years ago, a Cangnan Daoist suddenly appeared in the Jianghu, challenging fellow martial artists everywhere. He was ultimately defeated by Elder Kong. Elder Kong should know his origins.]

[Kong Rong: I don’t know the Cangnan Daoist’s specific origins either, only that he comes from Kunlun Void. Ten years ago, the Cangnan Daoist was a Half-Step Martial Saint Peak. After his battle with me, he successfully broke through to the Martial Saint realm! He should be a Second or Third Grade now, no higher than a Fourth Grade!]

A Martial Saint!!

And at least a Second Grade Martial Saint!!

This put considerable pressure on Cheng Yuan.

[Cheng Yuan: Kunlun Void? What kind of place is that?]

[Kong Rong: Kunlun Void has another name—’Ninggu Tower’. In ancient times, disgraced officials and their families were exiled to Ninggu Tower.]

Seeing that Kong Rong was quite knowledgeable, Cheng Yuan decided to private message him.

[Elder Kong, does Ninggu Tower still exist in modern times?]

[Xiaoyuan, Ninggu Tower no longer exists in modern times.]

[Since Ninggu Tower is gone, why don’t the descendants of those disgraced officials return to the Central Source?]

[Because after countless generations of development by the officials and their families, the originally desolate and harsh Ninggu Tower has become very prosperous. In terms of sheer power, Kunlun Void is now on par with any of the Holy Lands.]

Cheng Yuan sucked in a sharp breath.

’Is Kunlun Void that strong?’

’This has gotten a little out of hand. I might have to ask Master to step in and mediate, or the Hu Family really could be exterminated!’

Seeing Cheng Yuan go silent, Kong Rong continued to ask.

[Xiaoyuan, why are you suddenly asking about the Cangnan Daoist? What happened?]

Cheng Yuan didn’t want to drag the Hu Family into this, so he took the blame himself.

[Elder Kong, the Cangnan Daoist’s disciple, Lei Yunhai, tried to kill my brother, so I killed him.]

[He’s dead, and that’s that. If that Cangnan Elder Daoist dares to come out of seclusion to avenge his disciple, I’ll send him scurrying back with his tail between his legs again!]

Cheng Yuan gave a bitter smile.

[Elder Kong, I’m not worried about the Cangnan Daoist. I’m worried about the power behind him!]

[Xiaoyuan, you can rest assured. Kunlun Void has several internal factions. The Cangnan Daoist can mobilize one-tenth of Kunlun Void’s power at most. My Kong Family can definitely handle this for you!]

Cheng Yuan’s worries were completely assuaged.

[I’ll have to trouble you then, Elder Kong! As soon as I refine some Five or even Six Patterns Essence Enhancing Pills, I’ll send them over to you immediately!]

[Hahaha! Xiaoyuan, I’m taking you at your word! From now on, the Kong Family disciples will monitor Kunlun Void with all their might. The moment there’s any unusual movement, we will inform you immediately, Xiaoyuan.]

[Thank you, Elder Kong!]

After ending his chat with Kong Rong, Cheng Yuan dialed Hu Yidao’s number. The call connected quickly, and Hu Yidao’s somewhat urgent voice came through.

"Xiaoyuan, did you find out anything about the Cangnan Daoist’s background?"

"Yes, I did. The Cangnan Daoist is from Kunlun Void."

Kunlun Void??

Hu Yidao’s expression changed in an instant!

Kunlun Void was a transcendent power on par with the Five Great Holy Lands!

If it weren’t for the fact that Kunlun Void was full of descendants of disgraced officials, many of whom were great villains and evildoers, it would have long been named the Sixth Great Holy Land!

Some people even secretly called Kunlun Void the ’Vicious Land’.

Hu Yidao’s voice trembled, "Xiaoyuan, I understand. I’ll have the Hu Family disciples disperse and go abroad immediately to preserve our bloodline!"

Cheng Yuan said exasperatedly, "Uncle Hu, there’s no need to panic. Elder Kong said that Kunlun Void isn’t a monolithic entity. The Cangnan Daoist can only mobilize a tenth of its power at most. Elder Kong can help us handle it!"

Hu Yidao finally breathed a small sigh of relief. "How about this, forget about going abroad. I’ll pick a few promising young talents. Xiaoyuan, could you send them to Dragon Flame for training?"

Cheng Yuan shook his head with a wry smile. ’Uncle Hu is really cautious.’

"Alright, three at most. As the Young Marshal, I’m just a hands-off manager. It wouldn’t look good for me to stuff too many people into Dragon Flame."

"Three is enough."

Cheng Yuan hung up and suddenly thought of something. He found Xu Ke’s number and dialed it. The call connected quickly, and Xu Ke’s slightly excited voice came through.

"Phase one of the Luocheng Sky Garden is being topped off. Brother Yuan is welcome to come back for an inspection anytime."

Cheng Yuan laughed. "I don’t know the first thing about construction. Just make sure you handle the quality control. We’re partners, I’m not your boss. You don’t have to report to me. Has anyone been giving you trouble lately?"

"Ever since Brother Yuan helped me deal with Lei Hua, all the flies and mosquitoes have disappeared. Oh, right, Brother Yuan, I just acquired a plot of land in the Provincial City. Once phase one of the Sky Garden is finished, I can come join you in the Provincial City!"

Cheng Yuan warned him, "Xu Ke, keep a low profile for a while. Lei Hua’s elders might come looking for you for revenge."

On the other end of the line, Xu Ke suddenly fell silent for a moment, then said in a strange tone, "Brother Yuan, now that you mention it... I didn’t think anything of it, but it seems like there’s a car following me. It’s been tailing me for several streets."

Cheng Yuan immediately tensed up. "Where are you now?"

"On He Mountain Road, heading to the construction site."

"Don’t go to the site. Go to the Qingyuan Hotel right now! I’ll be there shortly!"

"Okay."

Cheng Yuan hung up with Xu Ke and dialed Gao Qingyuan’s number. The call was answered instantly, and Gao Qingyuan’s extremely respectful voice came through. "Mr. Cheng, what are your instructions?"

Cheng Yuan didn’t bother with pleasantries, his voice grave. "Old Gao, my brother Xu Ke is being followed. There might be a little trouble. He’ll be at the Qingyuan Hotel in a bit. You take care of him."

"Mr. Cheng! Rest assured, Mr. Xu will be safe with me. He won’t lose a single hair on his head!"

Cheng Yuan nodded in satisfaction. ’Gao Qingyuan is sensible enough. Later, I’ll reward him with a decent Cultivation Technique and some Three Patterns Essence Enhancement Pills. As the underground emperor of Luocheng, it would be a disgrace to my name if his strength is too weak.’

...

「Luocheng.」

Xu Ke turned his car around and headed straight for the Qingyuan Hotel.

Behind him, the pursuing private investigator quickly followed.

Seeing Xu Ke enter the Qingyuan Hotel, the private investigator hesitated for a moment, then took out his phone and dialed Lei Yunping’s number.

"Boss, the target entered the Qingyuan Hotel. That’s the territory of Gao Qingyuan, the King of Luo City. I don’t dare go in."

"Okay, I understand."

Lei Yunping wasn’t flustered in the slightest. ’What’s a mere King of Luo City?’

’Calculating the time, Yunhai should have already flattened the Hu Family by now, right?’

Lei Yunping dialed Lei Yunhai’s number, and the call connected quickly.

Lei Yunping asked with a hint of excitement, "Yunhai, is the Hu Family annihilated? Hurry up and kill Cheng Yuan, then come back and kill Xu Ke! Xu Ke is at the Qingyuan Hotel. My man has his eyes on him!"