Chapter 30

Chapter 30: Xiao Yan Arrives at Qingshan Town**

The next day, the news of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's destruction spread quickly throughout Qingshan Town, shocking everyone.

"Oh my God, nearly 200 members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group were killed overnight!"

"Unbelievable! Not a single one was left alive. It seems Mu She provoked someone really powerful."

"He got what he deserved.

He was always so arrogant,now, he's finally paid the price!"

"Haha, I heard Mu Li is dead too,serves him right for daring to covet Xiao Yixian's,he wasn't worthy!"

Despite the initial shock, the people of Qingshan Town couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. Without the Wolf Head Mercenary Group causing trouble, the town would be a much safer place in the future.

...

"You said you killed Mu She?" Xiao Yixian's eyes widened in disbelief as she listened to Xiao Ning's report.

Her face was full of shock.

"Everyone in Qingshan Town knows about it by now, If you don't believe me, you can go ask around," Xiao Ning replied, trying to reassure her.

"But he was a Dou Shi master…" Xiao Yixian murmured, stunned as she looked at the young man before her. His strength was beyond what she could have imagined.

Xiao Ning didn't stay in the valley for long. His reason for coming to the Magic Beast Mountain Range wasn't just for training.

Using the Purple Cloud Wing, he left the valley and headed straight for the depths of the Magic Beast Mountain Range.

Time flew by, and ten days passed!

In a dense forest, Xiao Ning stood a few hundred meters away from a third-level Earth Demon Ape, his eyes gleaming with determination.

The Earth Demon Ape stood over three meters tall. Its scarlet lines hinted at the immense power within its body.

Under the setting sun, the massive ape looked like a towering hill, exuding a sense of intimidation.

Even from a distance, Xiao Ning could smell the strong scent of blood emanating from the beast, which was busy feasting.

Suddenly, a sharp light flashed towards Xiao Ning. He looked up just in time to meet the gaze of the giant ape, whose bloodthirsty eyes were locked onto him.

"This creature has such sharp senses…" Xiao Ning thought.

Since he had been discovered, he abandoned any plans for a sneak attack.

Without hesitation, he charged forward.

His blood and qi surged, unleashing a powerful force.

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

The two clashed, and thunderous roars echoed through the dense forest.

Moments later, Xiao Ning dragged the Earth Demon Ape's lifeless body out of the forest and into a hidden cave.

"Almost done…" Xiao Ning muttered.

He then took out a sharp blade and a large wooden barrel, skillfully draining the Earth Demon Ape's blood.

Over the past ten days, Xiao Ning had killed eight third-level monsters and collected a large amount of beast blood.

According to the ancient recipes left by Emperor Huang Tian, one method for body tempering involved using the blood of powerful beasts.

With his current strength, Xiao Ning could only kill third-level monsters, so he could only create a low-end version of the beast blood tempering process.

"This beast blood will last me a while…" Xiao Ning said after finishing the blood extraction.

He then cut off one of the bear-like paws and roasted it on the spot.

"By my calculations, that guy from the Xiao family should be arriving in Qingshan Town soon," Xiao Ning mused.

In the original story, Xiao Yan set out for Qingshan Town after enrolling at Canaan College.

The timing seemed about right.

...

The scorching sun beat down mercilessly, cracking the ground beneath it.

As his feet touched the hard, sunbaked mud, waves of heat surged up, making the young man sweat profusely as he cursed the unbearable heat.

On a wide, dusty road, a young man in simple clothes trudged along with great difficulty.

His face was drenched in sweat.

Every step he took seemed to make the ground tremble, kicking up clouds of yellow dust.

A closer look revealed that the young man was carrying an enormous black sword on his back.

It was more accurately described as a thick iron ruler rather than a sword, as it lacked a sharp edge or blade.

The black sword had no tip, and it looked as though it had been cleanly cut in half, revealing a smooth, mirror-like cross-section.

The surface of the black sword was etched with blurred, strange lines that extended to the hilt, permeating the entire sword. Combined with its simple black color, the sword had a mysterious appearance.

The sword's length was nearly as tall as the young man himself, making for an odd and curious sight for the occasional passersby.

After walking a few hundred meters more, the boy could no longer endure it.

He panted heavily, dragging his feet now as heavy as lead toward the shade of a large tree by the roadside.

When he finally reached the base of the tree, the boy collapsed on his back, falling onto the warm grass.

He let the sweat on his forehead trickle down like a stream.

"Teacher, this thing... is too terrifying.

Ever since I started carrying it, the flow of Dou qi in my body has slowed down and this cursed thing is way too heavy!

What was supposed to be a one-day journey has turned into two days, and we're still not there!" Xiao Yan complained, his voice hoarse from exhaustion.

"Hehe, the training has officially begun.

You didn't think it would be as simple as wandering around, did you? This is called hard training for a reason, so prepare to endure the most rigorous conditions.

The comfortable life you had in Wutan City is now behind you," came Yao Lao's slightly gloating, old voice from the ring.

"Didn't you always envy Xiao Ning's terrifying strength? Then train hard.

When you can easily lift the Xuanzhong Ruler, you might be able to face him head-on."

"Cousin Xiao Ning has been away from home for more than ten days.

I wonder where he went to train," Xiao Yan thought, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

Over this period, his strength had improved significantly, and he felt eager to test his limits.

But then, he remembered Xiao Ning's record of killing a Great Dou Master, and the thought quickly faded.

With his current strength, he could barely hold his own against a Dou Master, but a Great Dou Master was still out of reach.

Xiao Yan smiled bitterly and shook his head.

He turned slightly and glanced at the black, bladeless giant sword strapped to his back.

A flash of determination appeared in his eyes.

"Cousin Xiao Ning, one day, I will surpass you!" Xiao Yan swore silently.

After resting for a while, Xiao Yan pushed himself off the ground.

He patted the strange giant sword behind him, feeling both love and hate for the burdensome weapon.

Taking heavy steps once more, he continued on his way toward Qingshan Town, which was now not far away.