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Chapter 201: Maidservant (Seeking Subscription)

Chapter 201: Maidservant (Seeking Subscription)

Spirit Sky Island.

As early as when he was farming on Peach Blossom Island, Fang Xi had heard of this island’s great name.

However, today’s Spirit Sky Island looked particularly desolate and tragic.

Not only was the Cultivation City in ruins, but the Yan family mansion had also been reduced to rubble.

Such a miserable sight caused even Fang Xi to sigh.

There were even sporadic skirmishes and magical duels still ongoing across the island, as if they would never cease.

"Roar! Roar!"

Fang Xi lightly stamped his foot, and the Green Corner Fish Dragon beneath him let out an angry roar, shaking the entire island.

"My Seventh Uncle and I hid them before we left. . . scattered throughout the island, with instructions not to come out until they received a signal. . ."

Yan Hong Xiu's voice trembled.

It wasn't that she had never flown before, but what was beneath her was a second-order demon beast!

It could swallow her in a single gulp!

"Quite clever, actually. . ."

Fang Xi praised.

Taking control of a spirit vein required legitimacy; simply massacring the Yan family wouldn't suffice.

The neighboring forces were also observing the attitude of their three Foundation Establishment cultivators and hadn't immediately acted.

As for the Rogue Cultivators, they only sought to plunder loose wealth and wouldn't specifically kill people—it wasn't like they had a blood feud with the Yan family.

As long as they weren't hidden in treasure vaults, spirit field warehouses, or other concentrated supply areas, avoiding direct confrontation, their survival wasn't a major issue.

Once the Green Corner Fish Dragon unleashed its might, the cultivators still engaged in battle seemed to awaken from a dream, immediately fleeing on their escape lights.

"Heh heh. . . both sides fled, so neither of them are good people, are they?"

Fang Xi shot out a stream of spiritual energy, grabbing Yan Hong Xiu.

Then, the Green Corner Fish Dragon roared, transforming into a streak of green light, chasing after those plundering cultivators.

When Fang Xi landed in the Cultivation City with Yan Hong Xiu, a few scattered cultivators emerged from various hidden rooms and corners of the Cultivation City, kneeling and weeping, "Senior cultivator has finally arrived! Please, Senior, deliver justice for us!"

"This Lord Fang Xi, Island Master of Dragon Fish Island, will not let any plundering cultivator go unpunished."

Fang Xi extended his hand in a gesture of support, speaking righteously, "However, the true master of Myriad Islands Lake is still Fairy Tao Ling. . . We shall discuss this matter together once Fairy Ruan arrives!"

...

Two days later.

Yan Hong Xiu's Seventh Uncle also arrived, bringing Ruan Xing Ling with him.

In the main hall of the slightly restored Yan family mansion.

A Green Corner Fish Dragon soared in the sky, while Ruan Xing Ling sat gracefully, and Fang Xi sat beside her, gazing at the trembling cultivators below.

At the entrance, many heads of the plundering cultivators were displayed.

These were the spoils of the Green Corner Fish Dragon and Ruan Xing Ling's battles over the past two days.

The Yan family members stood to one side, looking at the heads, their faces showing expressions of relief and hatred.

Their gazes towards the other cultivators in the Cultivation City were complex.

Most of these cultivators had played unsavory roles on the night of the massacre, but they had stopped early and hidden themselves well.

Fang Xi and Ruan Xing Ling might have noticed some clues, but they feigned ignorance, allowing them to slip away.

Only a few who didn't know when to stop were killed.

"So. . . the murderer who killed the Yan family's Grand Elder is confirmed to be Zhong Tianjun of the Dragon Fish Zhong Clan?"

Ruan Xing Ling took a sip of spirit tea and slowly asked.

"Exactly him!"

Yan Hong Xiu's Seventh Uncle and Yan Hong Xiu gritted their teeth, and even the cultivators in the Cultivation City confirmed one after another.

Many of them had once submitted to the Dragon Fish Zhong Clan and remembered the appearance, and even the spiritual energy aura, of that Foundation Establishment cultivator; it was identical to the villain from last night!

"Then report it as such. . . The High Sect will surely uphold justice and issue an arrest warrant for Zhong Tianjun throughout the State of Yue."

Ruan Xing Ling finally made her decision.

Upon hearing this, Fang Xi's heart stirred: 'The Human Puppet technique is truly useful, what a pity it must be based on demonic arts. . . '

"As for Spirit Sky Island. . ."

As Ruan Xing Ling spoke, the hearts of all the Yan family members leaped, looking nervously at Ruan Xing Ling.

Ruan Xing Ling glanced at Fang Xi, seeing that he was calm as usual, then said, "According to the decision made by us four Foundation Establishment cultivators, it naturally belongs to the Yan family. . ."

Hearing this, the Yan family members collectively sighed in relief.

However, thinking about how they would have no Foundation Establishment ancestor to oversee them in the future, and their Cultivation City business dared not reopen, they all became crestfallen.

Yan Hong Xiu's Seventh Uncle's mind churned. He looked at Yan Hong Xiu, then at Fang Xi, recalling some rumors. He suddenly stepped forward, kneeling on the ground, "Both seniors rescued the Yan family in its time of peril; your kindness is already profound. However, this humble old man has one impertinent request. My Yan family has two clansmen who, to express their gratitude for your kindness, are willing to serve as servants. Please, seniors, take them in. . ."

At these words, the Qi Refinement cultivators in the Cultivation City secretly cursed the Yan family's shamelessness.

Seizing this opportunity, they were flattering so overtly, trying to curry favor with the other two Foundation Establishment cultivators to consolidate their position on Spirit Sky Island.

"I prefer peace and quiet, so I won't need maidservants."

Ruan Xing Ling refused directly.

She had an entire Peach Blossom Island full of subordinates, plus the Feng family and Mo family at her disposal; she would never lack manpower.

However, Fang Xi pondered for a moment, then assented.

...

After everyone had left, the remaining cultivators of the Yan family gathered.

Yan Hong Xiu's Seventh Uncle had placed a 'Body Protection Talisman' around the room before finally sighing in relief: "Have all the losses been tallied?"

"Seventh Uncle. . ."

Yan Hongyan had gone to Golden Turtle Island, of course gaining nothing, but she herself had returned. Her eyes reddened: "It's all tallied. . ."

But the numbers she then reported caused every Yan family cultivator to fall into utter silence.

This time, the Yan family couldn't even be described as having their vitality severely damaged; rather, they had been directly cut down by more than half.

They were even weaker than the Yan family before Yan Wuxu achieved Foundation Establishment, the only difference being that they now had an island with a second-order spirit vein!

"Our Yan family's ancestral teaching is to manage the household diligently and pursue the Dao wholeheartedly. . . Although the situation is dire, it has finally stabilized. With the might of the Dragon Fish Island Master, no one should dare to offend our Spirit Sky Island for now. However, the Cultivation City can no longer be opened. . . Our Yan family cannot hold onto those profits!"

Yan Hong Xiu's Seventh Uncle had reached the ninth level of Qi Refinement and was an elder of the Yan family, now automatically inheriting the position of family head.

He scanned the room, speaking eloquently, then focused his gaze on Yan Hong Xiu: "Hong Xiu. . . going to Dragon Fish Island this time, it was hard on you!"

"For the family, it's no hardship for me!"

Yan Hong Xiu's heart was actually very anxious, but she still suppressed her unease and replied.

"Hm. . . Although the Dragon Fish Island Master previously took our family's foundation, you absolutely must not bear any resentment in your heart. You must serve him wholeheartedly and ensure you win his favor, do you understand?"

Yan Hong Xiu's Seventh Uncle cautioned her. Seeing her bewildered expression, he continued to instruct, "A family's bloodline can be passed down for hundreds, even thousands of years. . . but a Foundation Establishment cultivator can only live for about two hundred years. Looking across the entire State of Yue, how many can achieve Core Formation? Our family, generation after generation, will always outlive them. . . Therefore, in your generation, you absolutely must not harbor resentment, and you must be utterly loyal. . . As for what happens in the future, who can say? But for now, as long as you have face with that Ancestor Fang, it will be the greatest help to our Yan family!"

"I understand."

Yan Hong Xiu's eyes brightened. Even if a Qi Refinement family was like weeds, there was still a way for the weak to overcome the strong!

...

The Green Corner Fish Dragon had not expected that it would carry two people when it came, and still carry two people when it returned.

"Your name is Yan Hong Xiu?"

Fang Xi casually waved out a spiritual energy shield to block the fierce winds in the sky, looking at Yan Hong Xiu and asking nonchalantly.

He had seen this girl when he first arrived at Dragon Fish Island. Her appearance could only be considered average to above average, but she possessed a wildness and a vibrant spirit.

"That is correct!"

Yan Hong Xiu answered carefully, feeling a little ashamed inside as she thought of the small booklet her Seventh Uncle had slipped her before they parted.

She was a proper daughter of a Foundation Establishment immortal clan; how could she practice such lowly, subservient charm techniques?

'Why has she become so shy? '

Fang Xi felt a little strange, but he couldn't be bothered with her: "Since you're skilled at raising and catching fish, then go to the fish farm. You'll be under Zhong Qi's management. . ."

"Ah?"

Yan Hong Xiu looked up in astonishment. This was completely different from what her Seventh Uncle had told her: "I. . . can I not serve senior? Just being a maidservant by your side would be fine. . . I'm very capable at work. . ."

'What use do I have for a capable maidservant? '

Fang Xi secretly rolled his eyes, then fell silent.

As soon as he stopped speaking, the majesty of a Foundation Establishment cultivator ultimately made Yan Hong Xiu dare not say anything more, and she could only pitifully agree. . .

...

'I'm busy refining formations and exploring the Progenitor Demonic Tree now, who has time to play these games with you guys. . . '

Fang Xi inwardly grumbled. He wasn't unaware of some of the Yan family's intentions.

But as soon as he returned to Dragon Fish Island, he had the Green Corner Fish Dragon send her to the fish farm, treating her merely as an extra laborer.

He, on the other hand, secluded himself in his artifact refining room, continuing to refine the remaining formation flags and plates for the 'Earth-Shaking Grand Array'.

...

Several months later, Fang Xi emerged from his seclusion, refreshed.

This period of seclusion, besides re-refining the 'Earth-Shaking Grand Array', also involved properly handling all of Song Qing's assets.

"It was a complete windfall. . . Now, that mere Pill Cauldron Pavilion is no longer in my eyes. . ."

"Even if I were to dabble in real estate in an immortal city, where could it compare to the sheer profit of direct robbery?"

At the top of the Evergreen Pavilion, Fang Xi summoned Xiahou Ying and casually inquired about the situation.

Indeed, the Black Heaven Sect could only express concern and condolences regarding the Spirit Sky Island tragedy, then issued an arrest warrant, branding the Dragon Fish Zhong Clan as plundering cultivators. . . and that was the end of it.

With the escape speed of Foundation Establishment cultivators, they could easily flee to another country, and ordinary Qi Refinement cultivators would not be able to detect their disguises.

As for Ancestor Zhang Zhu Sheng, a False Core cultivator, it was even less likely that he would lower himself to search the entire country for them.

Thus, the matter concluded.

Myriad Islands Lake had been quite peaceful in these past few months.

Fang Xi knew that with the annihilation of the Song Clan and the Situ Clan's retreat to the State of Mu, not only Myriad Islands Lake, but the entire State of Yue would experience a relatively peaceful period in the future.

'Perfect. . . I should use this opportunity to thoroughly explore the Progenitor Demonic Tree. . . '

Although the upper limit for mortals in the Da Liang world was very low, Fang Xi always felt that the waters of this world ran deep, and beyond the demons, some terrifying entities seemed to be lurking. . .