Cultivation: I have an omnipotent land

Chapter 71 Yanjiacheng

Yanjiacheng, Tianshui County, Xiangnan Prefecture, Yue State.

The city was exceptionally lively today, decorated with lanterns and colorful banners. Fireworks and firecrackers lit up the night, and river lanterns added to the festive atmosphere.

In a bustling restaurant, the owner personally directed several waiters to quickly serve dishes to the guests at each table.

"Shopkeeper, could you please come over here for a moment?"

"Sir, what can I do for you?" The innkeeper walked over, his eyes scanning the group of people at the table.

There were five people in total, four men and one woman. The woman was wearing a black cloak, so her face was not visible. However, the young men were all dressed in fine clothes and had an extraordinary air about them; they were probably young masters from wealthy families.

"Is there some happy occasion in Yanjiacheng? It's so lively and festive."

"What this young master says is true. It is indeed a joyous occasion. Yan Shaoyu, the young master of the Yan family, is going to marry the eldest daughter of the Du family."

Upon hearing the name Yan Shaoyu, Xiao Ming paused for a moment before remembering that Yan Shaoyu was the guy he had almost killed during the ascension competition.

Although he knew the answer in his heart, Xiao Ming still asked the question on purpose.

"This Yan family is the famous Core Formation Immortal Cultivation Family of Tianshui."

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's expression immediately changed, and he hurriedly stopped Xiao Ming from continuing.

"Young master is mistaken. Although the pronunciation is the same, this Yan family is not the Yan family of Tianshui, but the Yan family of the south of the city."

"Can you tell me what happened?" Xiao Ming asked casually.

"Well..." the shopkeeper hesitated.

Xiao Ming smiled slightly, then took out a silver ingot and placed it on the table.

The shopkeeper immediately put it into his sleeve, smiled at everyone, and then lowered his voice to say, "Speaking of which, the birth of the Yan family in the south of the city is inextricably linked to the Yan family of Tianshui. It is said that the Yan family's ancestors were originally surnamed Zhuang and were servants of the Yan family. Because of their loyalty, competence, and spiritual talent, they were highly valued by the Yan family."

"The Yan family bestowed a marriage upon a daughter of the Yan family, ordering her to change her surname to Yan. However, the ancestor of the Yan family declined, saying that he dared not be on par with the main family. So he changed his surname from Zhuang to Yan, pointed to the Tianshui River and swore a solemn oath, vowing to serve the Yan family for generations and protect the Yan family with Yan."

"But now it seems that's not the case."

"People change, especially after several generations. The Yan family has suddenly declined in recent years, so the previous head of the Yan family joined forces with the Du family in the east of the city and the Qi family in the west of the city to launch a sudden attack. Overnight, they massacred the Yan family, and no one, whether immortal or mortal, was spared."

"That day, the whole city was filled with the smell of blood. It is said that the entire Tianshui River was dyed red, and a layer of blood mist rose up." The shopkeeper sighed as he recalled the scene from a few years ago.

"What a pity. The Yan family treats us common people quite well. I've even met the Yan family's little princess. What an adorable child!"

"Shopkeeper, are you still doing business?"

Outside, some customers voiced their dissatisfaction. The shopkeeper immediately stopped sighing, apologized, and hurriedly left.

"This Yan family is truly despicable. They betray their ancestors and even harm ordinary people." Wu Yun clenched his fists in anger.

"Don't worry, Junior Sister Yan, I, Wu Yun, will definitely get justice for you."

"That's right, we must seek justice," Lin Tianrui echoed.

"Junior Sister Yan, just tell me what you need to do." Xiao Ming also looked at Yan Yuxue.

"Since these two families are having a happy occasion, we should naturally help them make it a proper celebration." Yan Yuxue laughed coldly.

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Late at night, at the Du family residence in the east of the city, four people hid in the darkness, concealing their presence and waiting.

A short while later, a shadow appeared out of thin air in the darkness, transforming into Xiao Ming's appearance.

"I didn't expect Junior Brother Xiao to have brought such a useful talisman as the Shadow Talisman," Yuan Hong said with a smile.

"Just being prepared," Xiao Ming replied vaguely before changing the subject.

"I just observed the Du family. There are a total of nine cultivators: two in the late stage of Qi Refining, two in the middle stage of Qi Refining, and five in the early stage of Qi Refining. The two in the late stage of Qi Refining have the highest cultivation level of the ninth level of Qi Refining, and the other one is at the seventh level of Qi Refining."

"The Du family originally had a Foundation Establishment expert, but my grandfather killed him that night. The one with the highest cultivation should be the head of the Du family." After Yan Yuxue finished speaking, she looked at the other three people.

"According to the plan, Senior Brother Xiao and I will infiltrate first, and then tomorrow..."

"Don't worry, Junior Sister Yan, we've got this covered," Wu Yun said, patting his chest.

After hearing the plan, the three immediately disappeared into the darkness, leaving only Yan Yuxue and Xiao Ming behind.

"Junior Sister Yan, please come a little closer, otherwise the Shadow Talisman will not be able to conceal your auras." Xiao Ming coughed and said somewhat awkwardly.

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother Xiao." Yan Yuxue didn't mind and naturally moved closer, and the two of them disappeared into the darkness together.

Meanwhile, inside a house at the heart of the Du family compound, several direct descendants of the Du family were discussing matters.

"Father, Uncle, why did you marry my sister off to the Yan family?" a boy angrily questioned the two men in front of him.

"Can't you see that the Yan family wants to use this as a breakthrough to gradually erode and annex my Du family?"

"Heng'er, you've just returned and don't know the situation. Your father and I made this decision out of necessity." The Du family man, who was at the seventh level of Qi Refining, walked up to the boy's shoulder and said with a sigh.

"I understand the situation now. You're trying to push my sister into a fire pit." The boy angrily slapped the man's hand away.

"Heng'er, you mustn't be rude to your uncle," the Du family head scolded.

"After the Yan family was destroyed, only the Yan, Du, and Qi families remained in this city. The Qi family lost all its high-level cultivators that night and has now become a complete puppet of the Yan family. My Du family was also severely weakened; how could we possibly contend with the Yan family, who are Foundation Establishment cultivators?"

The moment the words "Foundation Building" were uttered, the scene fell silent. It was as if an invisible pressure was pressing down on the entire Du family, making it hard for them to breathe.

"Father, I will get married." The girl standing up stood up.

"Ting'er, my poor daughter." The woman beside her hugged her daughter with heartache.

The boy clenched his fists, pushed open the door, and rushed out.

"Brother, then I'll take my leave too." The Du family man standing to the side shook his head and turned to leave.

Only the family of three remained inside. The head of the Du family looked at the mother and daughter embracing and weeping, suppressing his anger.

"If Father hadn't died that night, how could things have turned out this way? How could my Du family have been controlled by the Yan family?"

"It's all that damned Yan family's fault, that damned old man. He died just like that, it's too easy for him. I really wish I could grind his bones to dust myself."

"The one who truly deserves to be reduced to ashes is your Du family." With a cold snort, Yan Yuxue's figure suddenly appeared.

"Who are you?" The head of the Du family was startled and instinctively stepped in front of his wife and daughter, looking warily at the girl in blue.

Where did this person come from? He managed to sneak in here silently without anyone noticing. His strength is definitely not to be underestimated.

Wait, this face looks familiar.

"You are... that remnant of the Yan family!" Upon recognizing Yan Yuxue, the Du family head immediately made a move to capture her.

However, at that moment, a very faint sound seemed to come from the darkness, and the candle next to it went out instantly.

The head of the Du family felt a chill run down his spine as a strong sense of crisis surged into his heart. Unable to dodge in time, he had no choice but to activate his spiritual power to form a barrier.

However, the thing in the darkness passed through the spiritual energy barrier without any hindrance, as if a needle had touched cotton.

The head of the Du family felt a blur before his eyes. He subconsciously touched the bloodstains on his forehead, his face filled with terror, and he collapsed weakly to the ground.

"To die under a superior magic weapon is an honor for you." Xiao Ming emerged from the darkness, toying with a flying needle in his hand.

This flying needle magic tool is really useful.