"Miss Lingxi slipped away yesterday, which really worried us."

A group of five people approached, led by a middle-aged man who looked like a steward.

He walked quickly, his expression slightly cold, "By order of Young Master Baoxiao, we are to safely escort Miss to the Soaring Heavens Sect. Miss Lingxi, please come with us!"

His tone was icy, leaving no room for negotiation.

"I won't go!" Xiao Lingxi refused.

The middle-aged man glanced indifferently at Zhuge Feng and Su Bai, ignoring them.

"Miss Lingxi, the young master's orders are as unyielding as a mountain. Your status is special, and if you anger the young master, it might not bode well for the Xiao Family."

At this, he paused slightly before continuing, "The young master is the last disciple of Daoist Master Tianxiao, with extraordinary talent and limitless future prospects."

Hearing his words, Zhuge Feng frowned.

These people were from the Soaring Heavens Sect, especially the one in the lead, who was a steward.

Of course, what made him frown was not the steward in front of him, but the young master Baoxiao he mentioned!

Zhao Baoxiao, disciple of Ling Xiao, the first prodigy of the Soaring Heavens Sect, had some talent but was extremely debauched.

He often relied on being Daoist Master Tianxiao's disciple to oppress the good, harm the neighbors, and even forcibly seize women in broad daylight.

In short, Zhao Baoxiao was not only eccentric and violent but also extremely fond of women, often drinking the blood of virgins, simply put, a pervert!

No woman he set his sights on ever left alive!

Xiao Lingxi's pretty face turned pale, and she became utterly despondent.

If she were sent to Zhao Baoxiao...

Just thinking about that outcome made her shiver.

Perhaps this was the fate she couldn't escape as part of a prominent family?

For the overall benefit of the family, some sacrifices had to be made.

She smiled bitterly, turned, and bowed to Su Bai, "Immortal Master, sorry to disturb you, goodbye."

With that, she turned to leave, her slender waist held straight.

"What should we do with them, sir?"

One person approached the Soaring Heavens Sect steward, looking at Su Bai and Zhuge Feng, and whispered.

"They abducted Miss Lingxi, just kill them!" The steward's expression was cold, his eyes full of malice.

Escorting Xiao Lingxi had already delayed them for a day, who knew what punishment awaited them!

He couldn't vent his anger on Xiao Lingxi, so he could only kill two ants to release it!

"What are you doing? I'm already going with you, and you still want to kill?" Xiao Lingxi was both shocked and angry.

"Don't worry, miss, we know what we're doing."

"Do it!" The steward waved his hand.

The four people behind him surrounded them, all exuding spiritual energy.

These four were cultivators, and their cultivation levels were not low, at the Qi Refining 5th or 6th Level!

"Master, be careful!"

Zhuge Feng shielded Su Bai, even though he had just succeeded in Qi Refining, he didn't retreat a single step.

As the battle was about to erupt.

Su Bai, who had been silent, suddenly raised his head, his indifferent voice ringing out, "Kneel."

With one word, his voice was like thunder.

The booming sound was deafening.

The four cultivators from the Soaring Heavens Sect felt an overwhelming force envelop them.

In an instant, their knees went weak, and with a thud, they knelt before Su Bai!

The faces of the four were filled with horror, looking at Su Bai in shock.

Who was this young man? How could he possess such immense power?

"Foundation... Foundation Establishment Grand Cultivator?"

The steward's pupils shrank sharply, a trace of panic appearing on his face, his voice trembling as he asked.

He was at the Qi Refining 9th Level, and a single shout could make his heart tremble. What else could it be but Foundation Establishment?

"Run!"

He instinctively wanted to flee, but found his body wouldn't move!

Su Bai extended a hand, grasping the steward's neck from a distance, slowly lifting him, "In the territory of my Heavenly Dao Sect, who do you intend to kill?"

The steward, hoisted in mid-air, his face flushed, struggled to breathe, yet he didn't beg for mercy. Instead, he threatened.

"I am... a steward of the Soaring Heavens Sect... let me go... or else..."

Smack!

Without a word, Su Bai slapped him, splitting the corner of his mouth, blood flowing.

"Or else what?"

The steward's eyes glinted with malice, his voice venomous.

"Or else the Soaring Heavens Sect... will never... let you go!"

Boom!

As soon as he finished speaking, flames erupted from his chest.

He let out a scream, his entire body engulfed in raging flames, turning to ash and dissipating into the air.

"Thud!"

A storage bag fell, which Su Bai retrieved with a wave of his hand.

With a sweep of his divine sense, he was momentarily dazzled by the sight of silver.

Silver: 3,024 taels!

Gold: 200 taels!

No need to worry about the disciples' wages!

Then, with a wave of Su Bai's hand, the other four were also instantly consumed by flames.

These four had low cultivation and didn't have storage bags, nor did they carry anything of value.

However, with the steward's storage bag, it was enough!

With a single strike, he annihilated a Qi Refining 9th Level cultivator!

Zhuge Feng and Xiao Lingxi were both stunned, their eyes filled with deep shock and awe.

Though they had guessed Su Bai's strength was exceptional, they hadn't expected it to be this formidable!

But then, Zhuge Feng thought of something and quickly spoke, "Master, the steward of the Soaring Heavens Sect died here, they surely won't let this go. Should we relocate the sect?"

Su Bai shook his head, "No need."

"If they dare to come, we'll slaughter them all."

Hearing Su Bai's casual words, the two were completely dumbfounded.

They both doubted their ears.

The Soaring Heavens Sect was among the top five hundred of the Immortal Alliance!

"Immortal Master, what is your true strength?" Xiao Lingxi couldn't help but ask.

"Under the heavens, I am invincible. Above the heavens, I am also invincible," Su Bai replied calmly.

"Hiss—!"

Upon hearing this, both took a sharp intake of breath.

The more Su Bai acted nonchalant, the more unfathomable they found him.

However, they soon felt at ease.

The Heavenly Dao Sect had a super Immortal Art that operated a hundred cycles per hour!

Even the core Immortal Art of the top-ranked Heaven's Gate of the Immortal Alliance might not reach this level, right?

"Why are you still standing there? Aren't you going to become my disciple?"

Su Bai smiled at Xiao Lingxi, teasing her.

Since he had intervened, it meant he had already acknowledged the girl before him.

"Master, please accept my bow as your disciple, Xiao Lingxi." Xiao Lingxi was momentarily stunned, then a bright smile blossomed on her face as she bowed respectfully.

This time, her expression was filled with reverence and devotion.

"Congratulations, Master!" Zhuge Feng chimed in.

Name: Xiao Lingxi

Age: 16

Cultivation: Mortal

Spirit Root: Superior Yin Spirit Root, Yin Essence Body

Sect Loyalty: 80 (Note: Reaching 100 loyalty unlocks a super reward)

"Yin Essence Body?"

Su Bai was somewhat surprised.

In this world, besides spirit roots, there were also different physiques.

Some powerful physiques allowed for cultivation speeds far surpassing ordinary people and possessed various peculiarities!

For example, the Battle Saint Physique, with a peerless body that shakes the world.

The Innate Dao Physique, close to the Dao, with cultivation speed advancing by leaps and bounds.

As for the Yin Essence Body, if dual-cultivated, it could enhance both parties' cultivation aptitude and realm, making it a dream physique for countless cultivators!

Simply put, it's the strongest dual cultivation physique!

No wonder that Young Master Baoxiao wanted to obtain Xiao Lingxi!

If one could truly cultivate dual cultivation with such a physique, even a waste could break through shackles and become a peerless genius.

"Go select an Immortal Art, and start Qi Refining soon." Su Bai nodded slightly.

"Thank you, Master."

Xiao Lingxi was overjoyed and quickly ran towards the Immortal Arts Pavilion.

An Immortal Art with a hundred cycles per hour, she couldn't wait to start cultivating it!

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