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As soon as Xie Lingfeng saw the woman in plain clothes, his expression became serious. This was the only person he had encountered in the Inner Domain who could pose a threat to him.

"Master Xu."

The woman in plain clothes spoke gently as she approached.

"You've come at the right time. Here, take this back. Thank you for your help last time. If you ever encounter any trouble, I can lend a hand."

Xu Yan took out a jade token and handed it to the woman in plain clothes.

"Master Xu is too polite. Please keep this jade token."

The woman in plain clothes's eyes seemed to carry a hint of a smile.

"No need!"

Xu Yan insisted on handing the jade token to her.

He didn't like owing favors to others. Since he no longer needed it, he naturally wouldn't keep it.

The woman in plain clothes felt a bit regretful, but she didn't insist on Xu Yan accepting it. Instead, she took out a pouch and handed it to him, saying, "This is a token of gratitude for Master Xu. Inside are three hundred thousand spirit crystals and some spirit medicines stored in the Tianbao Pavilion. Master Xu can retrieve them from any Tianbao Pavilion branch."

Xu Yan asked in confusion, "Token of gratitude?"

This was quite generous—a gift of three hundred thousand spirit crystals and a deposit slip for spirit medicines. The stored medicines must also be valuable.

However, why would she thank him?

"Master Xu killed Shaosheng Skull, so naturally, I have come to thank you. Shaosheng Skull had committed many crimes, killing many people from our Unrivaled Pavilion. We had long placed a bounty on him.

"Now that Master Xu has killed him, it is also avenging the lives lost from our Unrivaled Pavilion. Naturally, I have to thank Master Xu."

The woman in plain clothes was full of joy, as if killing Shaosheng Skull had relieved her of a great burden.

"Killed Shaosheng Skull again?"

Xu Yan was delighted. Shaosheng Skull must have been greatly hated by many. Although he didn't get any spirit crystals from him, he did acquire a skull club.

However, killing Shaosheng Skull brought in a hefty reward.

"In that case, I won't be polite."

Xu Yan readily accepted.

"Master Xu, where are you headed?"

Seeing Xu Yan accept the gifts, the woman in plain clothes was happy and asked with a smile.

"I'm going to take over Canglan Island."

Xu Yan didn't conceal anything, nor was there any need to.

"In that case, if I want to contact Master Xu, how should I do it?"

The woman in plain clothes asked.

"You can go to Canglan Island, or let Brother Xie relay the message."

Xu Yan pondered for a moment before saying.

"Master Xu, if you have some free time, you're welcome to visit the Unrivaled Pavilion."

The woman in plain clothes said with anticipation.

"I'll see when I have some free time."

Xu Yan seemed somewhat perfunctory.

There was no need to hone his mentality anymore; it seemed unnecessary to visit the Unrivaled Pavilion.

As for beautiful women?

What fun was there in swordsmanship with beautiful women!

The woman in plain clothes left, and Xu Yan and his companions continued on their way to Canglan Island.

"I didn't expect Shaosheng Skull to be worth so much. Killing him, I made a big profit."

Xu Yan exclaimed with emotion.

Xie Lingfeng's mouth twitched. The woman from the Unrivaled Pavilion deliberately came to give gifts!

What killing Shaosheng Skull, killing people from the Unrivaled Pavilion, was just an excuse.

Although the Unrivaled Pavilion was not as powerful as the Sword Sovereign Cliff, it was still one of the top forces with a deep background and many supporters.

Not to mention killing Shaosheng Skull, even the Fire Slayer Demon Sovereign wouldn't dare to easily provoke the Unrivaled Pavilion.

The Unrivaled Grandmaster was also a peak grandmaster, with strength not much weaker than the Fire Slayer Demon Sovereign!

One Du Yuying, one woman in plain clothes, both rushed to give Xu Yan benefits. Xie Lingfeng was amazed. As the son of the Sword Sovereign Cliff, Xie Tianheng's sole heir, he didn't receive such treatment.

He could only sigh that true geniuses were always welcomed wherever they went.

Especially welcomed by women!

Canglan Island was a distance away from the Seven Star Academy, located in the Yunfeng County of Da Yue Country, situated on the Cang River, it was an island on the river.

When Grandmaster Yin was in his prime, he occupied this island, ruling over it alone, known as the Lord of Canglan Island or the Grandmaster of Canglan.

With his fall, no one dared to linger on Canglan Island, and everyone left.

As for the treasures and other items on the island, they inevitably suffered some losses.

With Xu Yan's killing of Shaosheng Skull, his reputation spread far and wide, and naturally, no one dared to have any ideas about Canglan Island. The deterrent power of a grandmaster was extremely strong wherever it went.

Moreover, it was Xu Yan who killed the grandmaster.

"I wonder how much is left on the island."

Xu Yan sighed with emotion.

Meng Chong was being chased, and he was eager to rescue him, so he had to temporarily set aside the matter of Canglan Island. Now that so much time had passed, many things on the island must have been taken away.

As for the remnants of Yin Hong, it's hard to say how much is left.

Of course, Xu Yan is relatively wealthy now. Although he felt distressed about the loss of Yin Hong's legacy, Canglan Island alone was quite valuable.

It could be considered his own territory in the Inner Domain.

Moreover, Canglan Island was situated on the Cang River, one of the three major rivers in Da Yue Country, with an excellent geographical location. There were also some specialties on the island.

In the turbulent center of the Cang River stood an island, with ancient trees and pavilions hidden among them.

The Canglan Island, covering several miles in diameter, was the largest island on the Cang River. It was rich in spiritual energy, producing a kind of spirit fruit. Although it didn't have any special effects, its taste was excellent. When consumed by martial artists below the seventh rank, it could improve their physique and accelerate their cultivation speed.

Although it was only a ninth-grade spirit fruit, it yielded every year, and the quantity was considerable. It belonged to a kind of spirit fruit that only high-level martial artists and powerful factions could enjoy.

Near Canglan Island, there was a type of fish with delicious meat, which also had certain nourishing effects for martial artists of lower grades.

Just these two specialties of Canglan Island could bring considerable profits.

"This island is not bad, it's a good place for cultivation."

Xu Yan looked at Canglan Island in the distance, surveyed the terrain around, and nodded in satisfaction.

"It is indeed a good place."

Xie Lingfeng nodded.

The three of them flew through the air and were about to arrive at Canglan Island when Xu Yan suddenly stopped and said in a deep voice, "Brother Xie, Brother Hu, step back!"

Xie Lingfeng was startled but didn't ask more. He and Hu Shan stepped back.

At this moment, Xu Yan coldly stared at Canglan Island below and said, "No need to hide, come out."

As he spoke, he also stepped back.

It wasn't that he was afraid of the people lying in ambush on Canglan Island.

But he was afraid that if a fight broke out, it would damage Canglan Island, especially those spirit fruits. Every destroyed plant would mean a considerable loss.

After all, this was his own territory, fighting on his own territory was not wise.

Two figures flew from Canglan Island, dressed in black robes, with green leaves embroidered on the chest. Their heads were still covered, and their faces couldn't be seen.

They held curved knives in their hands, gleaming with a cold edge.

Grandmaster martial artists!

And they were Grandmasters at the Great Completion level!

"It's you hiding behind the scenes again!"

Although there were two people on the other side, and both were Grandmasters at the Great Completion level, he wasn't afraid at all!

Xie Lingfeng's heart trembled. Great Completion Grandmasters, and two of them! It showed their caution, fearing that one person might not be able to deal with Xu Yan!

He couldn't help but feel worried. Xu Yan's strength was indeed strong, but that was the power he erupted with. Ordinary martial artists couldn't resist it.

Great Completion Grandmasters, however, were far stronger than middle-level Grandmasters. Once they could withstand Xu Yan's attacks, it wouldn't be easy for Xu Yan to defeat them.

Moreover, there were two of them!

As they stepped back, Xie Lingfeng transmitted to Xu Yan, "Xu brother, can you handle it? If not, retreat for now, I'll ask the Sword Sovereign Cliff to send a Grandmaster to help."

"Don't worry, Brother Xie. These are just two people who've come to deliver money."

Xu Yan replied via transmission.

People in black robes were generally wealthy, and being at the Great Completion level, they were naturally even wealthier. Killing these two would mean another windfall!

Xu Yan felt delighted.

"Xu Yan, leaving aside other matters, you've snatched our treasure of spirit medicines. Tell me, where is Sulingxiu?"

One of the black-robed figures said coldly.

Xu Yan's expression turned cold. "You want to know? Then let's see if the money bags on you are enough!"

"So you do know where she is?"

The voice of the black-robed person was icy, full of killing intent.

"I've already said, if you want to know, you'll have to see if your money bags are heavy enough. Take them out and let me see?"

Xu Yan said with a smile.

He wanted to get the money bags first to avoid accidentally destroying them during the upcoming battle. After all, it was two Great Completion Grandmasters, and he couldn't afford to be careless.

The aura erupted from the black-robed figures, stirring the surrounding spiritual energy, like a storm forming around them.

The majestic pressure was like heavenly might.

Xu Yan's expression became solemn. Truly worthy of being Great Completion Grandmasters, their strength far surpassed those below the middle level of Grandmasters.

Although Shaosheng Skull was indeed powerful, compared to these two Great Completion Grandmasters, he fell short by quite a bit.

Moreover, the two Great Completion Grandmasters before him were obviously top-tier experts even among those at the Great Completion level.

"Stirring the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, as if controlling the might of heaven and earth's spiritual energy. Although it's not as profound as the Profound Unity Realm, it blends with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, showing the profound power of the heavens and earth. It's quite close."

At this moment, Xu Yan's eyes lit up. The two Great Completion Grandmasters stirred the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, forming a storm-like momentum, which reminded him of the Profound Unity Realm, blending with the profound power of the heavens and earth.

At this moment, he had a huge improvement in his understanding of the Profound Unity Realm.

Xu Yan felt that he could almost completely comprehend the techniques of the Profound Unity Realm.

He just needed to calm down and carefully contemplate, then he would be able to understand the subtleties of the Profound Unity.

If he were to battle with the two people in front of him, the gains would definitely be substantial.

The two Grandmaster experts seemed to have formed two storms of heaven and earth, their imposing manner terrifying. The martial artists on the Cang River all looked over in astonishment.

Grandmaster experts?

The nearby martial artists were even more shocked. Those who could stir the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, like a storm of heaven and earth, were at least Grandmaster experts at the Great Completion level.

And not just one!

Is that the direction of Canglan Island?

There have long been rumors that the former owner of Canglan Island, Yin Hong, was killed at the Seven Star Academy, and Canglan Island was given to the Sword God Xu Yan. Could it be that these Grandmaster experts came targeting Xu Yan?

No one dared to approach, they could only watch from afar.

"Xu Yan, you may be a genius, but if you don't want to die, tell us where she is, otherwise you will undoubtedly die!"

The black-robed figures surrounded him, forming a flanking position.

"No one can know anything from me, Xu Yan, without paying a price. If you want to know, hand over the money bags."

"Otherwise, don't even think about it. Do you really think the two of you can kill me?"

Xu Yan sneered.

With a flicker, he disappeared from his original position in an instant, appearing several miles away in the next moment. Before the black-robed figures could chase after him, he returned to his original position.

Thunder from the Heavens!

The speed was beyond imagination.

The two black-robed figures couldn't help but freeze. If Xu Yan was determined to escape, it would indeed be difficult for them to catch up.

"I've said it before, hand over the money bags, and everything will be fine!"

Xu Yan said cheerfully.

"Xu Yan, if you are untrustworthy, there will be no place for you in the Inner Domain!"

The black-robed figures compromised.

The whereabouts of Sulingxiu were of great importance, and as long as they could obtain the whereabouts of Sulingxiu, everything else could be temporarily set aside.

"Alright, Xu Yan's reputation is unparalleled, you can rest assured!"

Xu Yan patted his chest.

In his heart, he muttered, "As long as I kill you two, who would know that I'm untrustworthy? As long as no one knows, my reputation will remain unparalleled!"

"Here!"

The two black-robed figures took out the money bags and threw them to Xu Yan. The curved knives in their hands gleamed, seemingly ready to strike while Xu Yan was taking the money bags.

However, Xu Yan waved his hand, and a golden little dragon flew out, picking up the two money bags without letting his guard down. The black-robed figures didn't find an opportunity to strike.

Xu Yan was extremely happy. As he received the money bags and opened them to take a look, his expression changed instantly.

"You two broke beggars! Two Great Completion Grandmasters, and you only have this much spiritual crystal on you? These pills, worthless trash, who cares about them?

"Only two eighth-grade spiritual medicines, do you deserve the reputation of Great Completion Grandmasters? Is my information, Xu Yan's information, so worthless?

"You're insulting me!"

The two Great Completion Grandmasters were dumbfounded for a moment, then they trembled with anger, and the storm around them intensified, showing signs of losing control.

On the Cang River, huge waves rose and fell.

They were Great Completion Grandmasters, with such status, how could they carry large amounts of spiritual crystals on them? They only had a few spiritual crystals, at most ten thousand in total, and the two bottles of pills were just for emergencies.

With their strength, they could exchange for the needed spiritual crystals at any Treasure Pavilion. Why would they need to carry a large amount of spiritual crystals on them?

This was the treatment reserved only for Grandmaster experts at the Great Completion level and above.

As a result, this kid in front of them actually insulted them like this!

"You damn it!"

Boom!

The storm swept through, and the two figures, enveloped in mighty power, attacked from left and right, causing huge waves to roll on the Cang River, carrying formidable momentum as they struck in midair.

Two sharp lights of the swords blossomed within the storm, pouring out from the surging waves.

When a Grandmaster at the Great Completion level made a move, it was earth-shattering!

Roar!

The sound of a dragon's roar rang out, and eighteen golden giant dragons burst forth, rushing towards the surging waves, as if golden dragons were calming the waves!

Layers of sword lights were rolled up, mountains and rivers descended, and the sound of dragon roars echoed.

Mountains and Rivers Dragon Roar!

Xu Yan didn't dare to be careless. Now that he had the money bags in hand, and they were two broke Grandmasters, there was no need to hold back.

Once he made a move, he went all out!

Taking on two opponents at once!

(End of this chapter)