Serpent Ancestor

Liu Hongmei was spitting as she spoke, occasionally swinging the whip in her hand, exuding arrogance and perfectly embodying the triumph of a petty person.

Besides Wang Qin, there was also a newly arrived maid being reprimanded.

Compared to the new maid's trembling fear, Wang Qin remained quite composed. Of course, outwardly, she still appeared anxious and obedient.

After improving her physique, Wang Qin's cultivation speed increased significantly, reaching the mid-stage of the Qi Refining Stage. In a few more years, she might achieve Core Formation. By then, she wouldn't have to endure being a maid anymore.

"At such a young age, she already shows signs of rebellion. Wang Qin needs strict discipline, or she won't obey when she grows up!"

Mu Hou stared at Wang Qin in the corner, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Recently, he had been riding high. He had just received news that Xu Hei, who had been troubling him, had died in the dungeon. This was excellent news; he had feared Xu Hei's revenge, but now he no longer had to worry.

Mu Hou believed in striking first to gain the upper hand.

Of course, he also heard that Xu Hei was cleared of charges after his death and that Lei Guang had been imprisoned, but so what? Dead is dead; innocence means nothing then!

As for whether he would face any trouble?

His arrangements were flawless. Xu Hei had indeed destroyed his three Cave Dwellings, and the evidence was irrefutable. It wasn't a false accusation, so what trouble could there be? Unless they captured him and searched his soul, they wouldn't find any flaws.

Suddenly, a loud voice came from the outer hall: "The steward of the first floor, come out! I've got a business deal to make!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Hou immediately got up and headed to the hall, putting on a smiling face.

"Honored guest, what brings you here?"

He looked at the figure wearing a bamboo hat at the entrance, walked up, and greeted with cupped fists.

The man in the bamboo hat had his face covered, was entirely clad in black, and had a bulging waist. His aura reached the mid-stage Core Formation, with a faintly menacing presence.

It was Xu Hei, transformed by the Ever-changing Fish and Dragon technique.

"I'm here to buy a Cave Dwelling, a third-tier one. I'll look first, then buy!" Xu Hei took out a Storage Bag containing three hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

This was all he had left.

Mu Hou's eyes lit up immediately. Customers buying third-tier Cave Dwellings were rare, and having two such deals recently made him very happy.

As for the man's disguise, what did it matter? Mu Hou had been in business for countless years and had seen all kinds of customers. He had even dealt with several of the top ten wanted criminals on the bounty list.

"Honored guest, please follow me. Our Immortal Pavilion's Cave Dwellings have a reputation..."

Mu Hou promptly led Xu Hei out the back door, heading towards the rear mountain.

Xu Hei followed along, listening to Mu Hou's endless chatter. He was not in a hurry and remained very patient.

He had already probed Mu Hou's cultivation, which was at the Great Perfection of the Core Formation stage. Xu Hei had seen many with such cultivation, most stuck at the late Core Formation stage for countless years. Depending on their methods, their strength could vary greatly.

Regardless of Mu Hou's strength, Xu Hei would not act unless he was sure of a kill.

Before long, Mu Hou led Xu Hei to the vicinity of the Cave Dwelling he had previously purchased. The area had been heavily polluted with oil, leaving no vegetation, but it had been cleaned up.

"That one!" Xu Hei pointed to the Cave Dwelling he had bought before.

"Great choice, my friend. This Cave Dwelling is our best third-tier A-grade dwelling, with excellent lighting and a built-in Spirit Gathering Formation, making it a perfect spot for absorbing the power of the stars. It's worth exactly three hundred thousand Spirit Stones!" Mu Hou excitedly explained.

Xu Hei smirked coldly. The Cave Dwelling he had already purchased was being sold again. Selling it repeatedly—truly greedy.

Mu Hou probably thought he was dead, didn't he?

"Open this Cave Dwelling; let's take a look inside," Xu Hei said.

"Sure! Follow me, my friend!"

Mu Hou took out a Token and easily opened the Cave Dwelling's door, stepping inside.

Xu Hei's gaze turned cold.

At that moment, he suddenly formed a seal with his hands.

Inside Xu Hei's Cave Dwelling, countless pillars of Spiritual Qi suddenly rose, and surging Spiritual Power gathered, forming a cage of heaven and earth that instantly enveloped Mu Hou's figure.

This was the Formation Xu Hei had set up earlier!

"What?"

Mu Hou's expression changed. Realizing something was wrong, he reacted quickly, taking out a Token with his left hand to call for help and enlarging a Pagoda with his right hand, directly diving into it.

"Today, you won't escape!"

Xu Hei, when he made a move, aimed to kill. The Ten Thousand Poison Gourd flew out, sending poisonous arrows like sharp beams toward Mu Hou. Simultaneously, the Dragon Shatter Roar was unleashed, a deafening screech blasting into Mu Hou's mind, causing a brief moment of stagnation.

However, the Pagoda Mu Hou released opened its door, emitting an attractive force that swallowed Mu Hou inside, hiding him within the Pagoda.

"Whoosh!"

Ji Ying shot in like lightning, entering through the door almost simultaneously with Mu Hou into the Pagoda.

Then, the door closed.

When the poisonous arrows from the Ten Thousand Poison Gourd arrived, they only struck the surface of the Pagoda, making a sizzling sound, but the Pagoda remained undamaged.

"What a sturdy Magical Treasure!"

Xu Hei's eyes narrowed. This Pagoda was even stronger than his Black Dragon Pagoda, likely reaching the fourth tier.

Mu Hou's response was decisive, directly summoning a Pagoda to hide inside, avoiding a direct confrontation with Xu Hei, which was unexpected for Xu Hei.

"Ah!!!"

Suddenly, a miserable scream came from within the Pagoda.

Through Ji Ying's vision, Xu Hei could see Mu Hou being frantically bitten, his body covered with welts of various sizes. Ji Ying, like a mosquito, attacked from all sides, impossible to catch.

With a casual bite, it could tear off large chunks of flesh. Ji Ying's mouth was filled with venom, causing the wounds to swell rapidly, becoming as large as buns.

"Suppress it for me!"

Mu Hou let out a low shout, and the Pagoda suddenly emitted a brilliant light. The space twisted, and a terrifying gravity descended, pressing Ji Ying downwards.

However, it was evident that Mu Hou couldn't fully activate the Pagoda. Beads of sweat appeared densely on his forehead, pouring down like rain. His face was pale, and he was greatly exhausted.

"Damn it, why hasn't anyone come yet?"

Mu Hou was anxious. His signal had been sent back for so long, yet no support from the Immortal Pavilion had arrived. What were they doing? As a steward, being ambushed in his own backyard was simply outrageous!

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Xu Hei's expression turned cold. His hand curved into a claw, the five fingers bending inward, transforming into the shape of a dragon's claw, which he then thrust toward the Pagoda.

As this claw was unleashed, a dragon's roar suddenly echoed between heaven and earth. Behind Xu Hei, a giant dragon's shadow appeared, merging with his figure, both reaching for the Pagoda.

"Sky-Tearing Claw!"

This was Xu Hei's first time using the Azure Dragon Combat Technique, Sky-Tearing Claw, in a semi-human form!