Chapter 501: Your Ancestor Was Forced to Kneel and Beg for Mercy!

“Danger!!!”

The wild woman saw the swordsman in the green robe ahead; her hair stood on end, and alarm bells rang in her mind.

She and Qiao Dayuan had come this far from being mere rogue cultivators, naturally because they had some unique skills.

For example, she had a keen sense of smell far beyond ordinary people!

It was this sharp instinct that had saved her from death multiple times!

But the young man before her gave her an unprecedented sense of danger.

He was like an unparalleled divine sword drawn from its sheath, its sharpness fully revealed.

His calm and indifferent eyes even made her skin feel like it was being pierced by needles.

“Clang!!!”

Lu Qingshan waved his Magical Sword, and the sharp sword light, like a dragon or snake shimmering with dazzling radiance, pounced on the Spirit Boat’s protective barrier.

“Boom——”

The Spirit Boat trembled, and the barrier dimmed.

“Who are you? What have we done to offend you? We are willing to compensate!”

“Spare us, Senior!”

The wild woman didn’t recognize Lu Qingshan.

But with that single sword stroke, she clearly recognized the vast difference in their strengths and quickly chose to beg for mercy.

The other Qi Refining cultivators on the Spirit Boat also pleaded for mercy.

If they were facing an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, they might have a chance.

But the mere sharpness and unbeatable aura of Lu Qingshan in front of them crushed any thoughts of resistance.

Lu Qingshan remained silent, continuing to wave his Magical Sword.

Several streaks of golden sword light, each several meters long, appeared and intertwined into a deadly golden net, ensnaring everyone on the Spirit Boat.

“Boom!!!”

The protective barrier of the Spirit Boat shattered piece by piece, and everyone was caught in the golden sword net.

Sword energy, dense as the autumn wind, flashed through the net, bringing an overwhelming sense of impending doom.

“Spare us, Senior!”

They all tried to break free from the golden sword net but found themselves utterly helpless, filled with despair.

“Puff, puff, puff——”

In just a moment, blood spurted from everyone’s mouths.

Their bodies were covered in horrific sword marks, blood dripped from them, and they lost the ability to resist.

The wild woman leading them was no exception.

Facing Lu Qingshan’s fierce and domineering sword energy, she had no power to fight back.

“Capture them all!”

Lu Qingshan looked over at Lu Wangshu in the distance with a carefree smile.

“Brother Qingshan, your strength truly amazes me!”

Lu Wangshu grinned as she resolved the situation with a fierce tiger.

She wasn’t just flattering him.

Lu Qingshan’s combat prowess had truly shaken her.

His sword energy was sharp, domineering, and unstoppable!

Not only did it pierce Qiao Dayuan’s protective spiritual shield,

But it also easily broke through the protective barrier of the Spirit Boat.

In fact, cultivators of the same level couldn’t withstand his sword energy.

Even she would struggle to face his sword energy head-on without using the talismans and formations her father had given her.

“It’s nothing worth mentioning.”

Lu Qingshan’s lips curled slightly, showing no sign of pride.

After all, battles like this were nothing more than a beatdown to him.

“Seal them!”

Lu Wangshu raised her delicate hand, drawing several Spirit Talismans.

Then she quickly infused them into the prisoners, sealing their cultivation and Spiritual Energy completely.

She also temporarily stopped the bleeding from their sword wounds.

During this process, Lu Wangshu noticed that a hidden strand of sword energy lingered within each of them.

It seemed that as long as Lu Qingshan willed it, this sword energy could snuff out their lives instantly.

“Such a clever technique!”

Lu Wangshu couldn’t help glancing at Lu Qingshan, marveling in her heart.

This required not only strength but also incredible control over sword energy!

A very profound level of Sword Dao was needed to achieve this.

“Fairy Lu, we have no enmity with your Bihu Mountain. If we have offended you in any way in the past, please forgive us.”

“We’re willing to make amends, compensate, and apologize.”

The wild woman looked at Lu Wangshu, her voice weak.

“No enmity?”

Lu Wangshu sneered, “Your Spirit Tiger Association has repeatedly harassed my family’s spiritual land and shops on Crane Ming Mountain, and you have the nerve to say there’s no enmity.”

“However, I’ve always been quite magnanimous. If you confess why you did this and who may have instructed you, perhaps I might consider sparing your lives.”

Lu Wangshu, in her pink and white dress, stood tall with clear, bright eyes that seemed to sparkle with spiritual energy.

“This…”

The wild woman immediately understood why Lu Wangshu didn’t kill them.

The other party wanted them to testify against the Sima Family.

But the Chixia Market was close to Xuanwu Ridge.

If she angered the Sima Family, there would be no place for the Spirit Tiger Association in Chixia Market in the future.

“Fairy Lu, it was the Sima Family!”

However, before she could speak, one of the Spirit Tiger Association cultivators quickly shouted.

“That’s right, Fairy Lu! The Sima Family of Xuanwu Ridge ordered this!”

“Fairy Lu, I’m willing to testify. Please spare my life!”

Except for those who were too injured to speak, the others sought to save themselves by speaking up.

Although they feared the Sima Family,

If they didn’t seize this chance, they would lose their lives here.

For rogue cultivators, nothing was more important than staying alive.

Lu Wangshu remained silent, looking at the wild woman, Luo Mei, and Qiao Dayuan.

She wanted to see if they had any direct evidence.

“Fairy Lu, this was under the direction of the Fourth Elder of the Sima Family, but he was very cautious and left no evidence.”

Qiao Dayuan’s face was pale, and he spoke with bitterness.

Although he coveted the benefits promised by the Sima Family, and wanted to advance further,

Once the Sima Family sought him out, he had no choice but to cooperate.

So there was no evidence that could prove the Sima Family’s involvement.

As for stepping forward to testify.

In the cultivation world, evidence was valued, but strength was paramount.

If Bihu Mountain had the strength to destroy the Sima Family, any excuse would suffice.

But, since the two families were evenly matched, without direct evidence, the Sima Family wouldn’t admit their involvement.

This was exactly why the Sima Family dared to act in secret.

“Is it that old man?”

Lu Wangshu frowned slightly at the mention of the Sima Family’s Fourth Elder.

Years ago, she had suppressed him at Misty Rain Market; the Sima Family had to ransom him with 80,000 Spirit Stones and a shop.

Yet he still dared to cause trouble for her family.

“Since you want to live, you have to pay a price, right?”

Lu Wangshu raised her delicate, fair chin slightly, her silky black hair falling across her fair and delicate swan-like neck, looking very beautiful.

Being a Talisman Craftswoman had many great perks.

But it was also expensive.

Whether practicing Talisman Making, battling others, cultivating Talisman Soldiers, or refining life-bound talismans, they all required money.

“Fairy Lu, if you spare our lives, we’re willing to offer everything the Spirit Tiger Association has accumulated over the years!”

“If Fairy Lu agrees, we’re even willing to serve your noble family!”

After exchanging a glance, Luo Mei and Qiao Dayuan quickly made their appeals.

They realized there was only one path left.

They had to offer up the Spirit Tiger Association and prove their worth!

Otherwise, after offending the Sima Family, they would have nowhere to go within the Qingyun Region!

“Compensation! This is what you owe me for repeatedly harassing my spiritual land and shops, interrupting and affecting my cultivation!”

“Why does it sound like I’m robbing you?”

Lu Wangshu was slightly annoyed, speaking out.

Although she loved wealth, she was always principled about how she acquired it!

“Yes, yes, yes, we’re offering this as compensation and an apology to Fairy Lu!”

Upon hearing her tone, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief, knowing their lives were temporarily spared.

As for what Lu Wangshu would do with them afterward, they weren’t sure.

But as Foundation Establishment cultivators, they had considerable value for any faction!

“Very well, let’s go.”

Lu Wangshu gently patted her Storage Bag, causing a delicately crafted Spirit Boat with a jade-like glow to appear.

She loaded the prisoners onto the Spirit Boat, then exchanged a glance with Lu Qingshan before heading toward Chixia Market to seize the Spirit Tiger Association’s assets.

Lu Qingshan did not board the Spirit Boat but instead flew alongside it on his sword to prevent any unexpected events.

“Hiss, isn’t that Qiao Dayuan from the Spirit Tiger Association? How did he end up like this!?”

“Not just Qiao Dayuan, but also his Dao partner Luo Mei and a few other core members of the Spirit Tiger Association!”

“What’s going on?”

“That woman in the pink dress looks like the Talisman Fairy, Lu Wangshu, from Bihu Mountain’s Lu Family.”

As they approached Chixia Market, many cultivators saw the figures on the jade Spirit Boat and were stunned.

After all, the Spirit Tiger Association was quite famous in Chixia Market.

And its leader, Qiao Dayuan, was an idol and role model for many rogue cultivators.

Yet at this moment, Qiao Dayuan’s face was pale, his chest covered in blood, and he sat crouched on the Spirit Boat like a prisoner.

Luo Mei and the others were in similar condition, all of them covered in sword marks, bleeding profusely.

However, the cultivators didn’t dare to keep looking.

They didn’t want to offend Lu Wangshu or the Lu Qingshan near the jade Spirit Boat.

After all, they were both Foundation Establishment experts!

Not long after, Lu Wangshu arrived just outside Chixia Market with the jade Spirit Boat.

“Who goes there?!”

Chixia Market was under the jurisdiction of the Azure Cloud Sect.

The patrolling disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect immediately stepped forward to inquire, barring their path.

“I am Lu Wangshu from Bihu Mountain.”

“The Spirit Tiger Association has been harassing our Bihu Mountain property for some time, and today we’ve come to settle the score. We won’t cause any trouble within the Market, so I ask you to let us pass.”

Lu Wangshu presented a token and spoke politely.

“Bihu Mountain, Spirit Tiger Association…”

The lead Azure Cloud Sect disciple glanced at Lu Wangshu’s token and then at Qiao Dayuan and the others on the Spirit Boat, his pupils shrinking slightly.

“We don’t mind if you settle your scores outside the Market, Lu Daoist friend.”

“But bringing people into the Market causes unintended effects, so please understand.”

This Azure Cloud Sect disciple spoke politely.

Bihu Mountain was one of the factions under the Azure Cloud Sect, and its leader, Lu Changsheng, held an esteemed position within the sect, so the disciple was willing to show some courtesy.

Otherwise, if it were an ordinary cultivator being so brazen, he would have already chastised them.

“In that case, bringing her alone into the Market should be okay, right?”

Lu Wangshu glanced at Luo Mei and spoke up.

“Yes, but please refrain from any violations inside the Market, Lu Daoist friend.”

The Azure Cloud Sect disciple also glanced at Luo Mei and, after a brief hesitation, agreed.

“Rest assured.”

Lu Wangshu slightly bowed.

Then she winked at Lu Qingshan, her large, intelligent eyes gleaming beautifully. “Brother Qingshan, please keep an eye on them here.”

Bringing Qiao Dayuan and the others to Chixia Market was part of their plan.

Through this method, they intended to intimidate other factions.

“Alright, you go ahead.”

Lu Qingshan crossed his arms, his back straight, his body carrying an air like an unparalleled divine sword yet to be drawn.

The nearby Azure Cloud Sect disciple cautiously looked at Lu Qingshan, his pupils shrinking as he realized Lu Qingshan was no ordinary cultivator.

“Are you also from Bihu Mountain?”

He asked.

“Yes.”

Lu Qingshan gave him a brief glance, showing little interest in conversation.

He was in the territory of Azure Cloud Sect after all.

Within the Golden Sun Sect, a disciple like him would have to bow in his presence.

“This is my brother, Lu Qingshan. He has been practicing outside for a long time.”

Upon seeing this, Lu Wangshu offered a brief explanation.

Although she didn’t think much of the Azure Cloud Sect disciple,

He was, nonetheless, a Azure Cloud Sect disciple and one of Chixia Market’s enforcers, so she gave him some courtesy.

“I see.”

The Azure Cloud Sect disciple had never heard of Lu Qingshan.

But seeing Lu Qingshan’s extraordinary aura and arrogance, he didn’t press further, avoiding any awkwardness.

Lu Wangshu performed a Cleanse technique on Luo Mei, wiping away the bloodstains.

Then she led her, pale-faced, into Chixia Market.

At this time, the coming and going cultivators outside the Market noticed Qiao Dayuan and the Spirit Tiger Association members.

After all, Qiao Dayuan was well-known in Chixia Market, yet now he seemed to have fallen to the level of a prisoner.

“What’s going on here?”

“Isn’t that Qiao Dayuan from the Spirit Tiger Association?!”

“I recognize that man, he’s the Spirit Tiger Association’s steward, Luo Hong.”

Many rogue cultivators stopped to watch, whispering in shock.

“It seems there’s some grudge between the Spirit Tiger Association and Bihu Mountain’s Lu Family.”

“Bihu Mountain’s Lu Family? But Bihu Mountain is far from here, how could they have a grudge with the Spirit Tiger Association?”

“Don’t you know? The Sima Family of Xuanwu Ridge had to hand over Crane Ming Mountain to the Lu Family as compensation after being suppressed by Lu Ping’an. Crane Ming Mountain is less than 1,000 miles from here.”

“Hiss, could this matter be related to the Sima Family?”

“Be careful, fellow cultivator, if the Sima Family’s members hear that, you’ll be in trouble.”

“I heard Qiao Dayuan has a Foundation Establishment level six cultivation, along with a Second-Tier spirit beast. Even Late-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivators would have a hard time capturing him. How could he end up like this?”

“Who is that person? Could he be Lu Ping’an from Bihu Mountain?”

“I just saw that Talisman Fairy from Bihu Mountain. It must be her who suppressed Qiao Dayuan. I heard that she killed five Foundation Establishment cultivators several years ago and even suppressed a Late-Stage Foundation Establishment elder from the Sima Family using Formation Techniques. She is incredibly powerful!”

The cultivators passing by were all murmuring in amazement, looking at Qiao Dayuan on the Spirit Boat and Lu Qingshan nearby.

For many of them, Foundation Establishment cultivators were beings high above them.

But now, a well-known and respected Foundation Establishment cultivator had been subdued and reduced to a prisoner.

But none dared to watch too long,

Fearing Qiao Dayuan might later take revenge on them for their curiosity.

Meanwhile, the news about Qiao Dayuan and the Spirit Tiger Association quickly spread throughout Chixia Market, attracting many cultivators and factions to investigate.

As time passed, more and more people came to witness.

The constant chatter and observation left Lu Qingshan slightly annoyed.

He felt as though he were being treated as a spectacle and opened his eyes to scan the surroundings.

His sharp gaze immediately silenced many, who dared not linger any longer.

Luckily, Lu Wangshu didn’t delay much longer.

After clearing up the Spirit Tiger Association’s accounts and confirming their assets, she left the Market.

She planned to send others later to claim the rest of the assets.

“Let’s go, Brother Qingshan.”

Lu Wangshu noticed Lu Qingshan’s irritation and smiled.

“Mm.”

Lu Qingshan nodded, preparing to leave with Lu Wangshu.

However, just then, he suddenly turned back, his eyes sharp like swords, and coldly said to a burly man in the crowd: “Why do you have killing intent towards me?”

His Sword Heart was clear, and his senses were sharp.

He could sense whenever someone harbored ill intentions or killing intent toward him.

Just now, he felt a trace of killing intent from this burly man.

“What!?”

The surrounding cultivators looked at the burly man in surprise.

Some recognized him, knowing he was from the Sima Family at Xuanwu Ridge.

Lu Wangshu also turned to look at him, assessing him for a few moments before saying, “A member of the Sima Family?”

“You Sima family members never learn, do you? Last time, your ancestor, Sima Tong, was beaten like a dead dog by my brother, forced to kneel and beg for his life.”

“Fourth Elder Sima Wenguang barked at me arrogantly, depending on his seniority, and what happened? I suppressed him with just one move. And now, you dare to come and stir up trouble again?”

“You instructed the Spirit Tiger Association to attack Crane Ming Mountain, and my Lu Family has yet to clear this debt with you!”

Lu Wangshu raised her chin in arrogance, looking down at the burly man as if he were an ant.

Her clear and melodious voice was filled with contempt and disdain.

“Hiss!”

“Hiss!”

“Hiss!”

The cultivators present were all taken aback and sucked in their breath sharply.

Although the incident where Lu Ping’an suppressed Sima Tong caused a huge stir and spread widely,

Many of these cultivators were just ordinary rogue cultivators or Qi Refining cultivators.

Even if they had heard of it, they only knew vague rumors or second-hand stories.

But when they heard Lu Wangshu’s words, they couldn’t help but be shocked.

The Sima Family’s ancestor had been beaten to the point of kneeling and begging for his life by Lu Ping’an?

That was too unbelievable!

Wasn’t it said that the Sima family’s ancestor had been ambushed by Ling Zixiao’s formation, severely wounded, and then chased by Lu Ping’an for three thousand miles before being caught?

Whether this story was true or not, once Lu Wangshu’s words spread, the Sima Family’s reputation would take a significant hit!