The words caused the elders of the Qing Shi Sect present to be instantly shocked.
After all, they had just spoken disrespectfully!
They had intended to take the two women of the Xue clan as cultivation partners, but now, facing them again, they had not an ounce of confidence.
Lu Hai, the Wine Immortal, spoke first, immediately begging for mercy. "Fairy, I wanted to recruit you earlier to impart my alchemy techniques. Now, I am willing to give you all my alchemy knowledge. I hope, Fairy, you can spare my life and let this old man drink a few more years of wine!"
Princess Xue Ling weighed the offer and then said, "Alright, you pass!"
Seeing how easy it was!
The remaining individuals' hearts became eager. The Guardian Elder, Huang Hai, immediately stepped forward and pleaded with Xue Yuan, "Esteemed Fairy, I, Huang Hai, am willing to offer all my family wealth, totaling five thousand spirit coins. I implore you, Fairy, to overlook my transgressions on account of my old age!"
He had initially thought that Xue Yuan, like Xue Ling, possessed a 'benevolent' heart. Unfortunately, Su Han, who overheard this, could only shake his head.
If one were to speak of a heart as venomous as a snake, who among those present could compare to Xue Yuan?
As an opponent, Su Han had known deeply that Crown Prince Xue Yuan was a poisonous rose. If one were pricked by her, the outcome would be worse than death.
As expected!
Xue Yuan nodded at this moment and said, "Bring it here first. Let me see!"
Elder Huang Hai immediately produced the five thousand spirit coins and handed them to Xue Yuan. After accepting them with a smile, Xue Yuan ruthlessly declared, "Heh, you do not pass!"
Gulp!
In an instant, a hidden weapon flew from Xue Yuan's hand. Before Elder Huang Hai could react, he was directly stabbed to death.
"You!"
From a distance, Cheng Pu and the others were instantly shocked, all stunned by Xue Yuan's actions.
However, Su Han, who was above, had long anticipated this.
After descending, he chuckled and said, "My apologies, Sect Master Cheng Pu. There's nothing I can do. Who told you to provoke this poisonous rose? Wouldn't you agree, Xue Yuan! Just kill a few less. I'll be going ahead. I'll leave this here to you all..."
Glancing at Ye Ling Shan beside him, Su Han winked at her, signaling her to keep an eye on things here.
Ye Ling Shan bowed respectfully, indicating her compliance.
...
Arriving at the front hall.
Su Han saw Gong Xiao Ying kneeling below and asked with great curiosity, "So, you wish to follow me and take me as your master?"
Gong Xiao Ying nodded repeatedly. This time, she had finally realized that Su Han's strength was simply sky-high.
Her first wish was for Su Han to take her as a concubine. If that were not possible, then to take her as a disciple. However, it was clear that Su Han would not agree to either condition.
But out of consideration for Gong Xiao Ying's care for Li Fei Er, Su Han said, "How about this? Tell me, what is your wish? I can help you fulfill it, and I will definitely help."
Upon hearing this, Gong Xiao Ying felt a slight disappointment.
But immediately!
She realized her opportunity had arrived. She then looked towards the position above the mountain and said, "I wish to be your informant, to keep an eye on this Qing Shi Sect for you, lest they betray us in the future. If, one day, I become the Sect Master of the Qing Shi Sect, I will definitely bring my subordinates to settle the score!"
Su Han understood this immediately. Gong Xiao Ying had rather grand ambitions, actually wanting to be his representative within the Qing Shi Sect.
Given that she was a weak woman, with no one to rely on and mediocre talent, in such circumstances, it was as difficult as ascending to heaven to get ahead.
However, if she were to become his representative, then in the future within the Qing Shi Sect, she would undoubtedly rise swiftly, and no one would dare to offend her!
"Hmm, this is quite good! Take this. If anything happens in the future, just bring this token to find me!"
Su Han immediately threw a dilapidated ring he was holding to Gong Xiao Ying. This ring was something he had bought for Chen Si Yao at a street stall for ten yuan, and it was now completely useless.
After giving it to Gong Xiao Ying, Su Han rummaged through his belongings and found a few mediocre top-tier Tian Ji cultivation techniques, which he threw to Gong Xiao Ying. He also gave her some basic elixirs.
"Alright, take all these things. If you have the chance to become the Sect Master one day, you can notify me, and I can support you!"
After all, the competition for the Sect Master position was quite fierce. Su Han's words were like a shot of reassurance, making Gong Xiao Ying instantly feel that she had indeed latched onto the right powerful figure this time!
She immediately picked up the ring from the ground and excitedly put it on. Then, she briefly glanced at the basic Tian Ji cultivation techniques. Gong Xiao Ying knew that if she wanted to obtain these techniques normally, it would be extremely difficult. Basic elixirs were even more so!
What Su Han gave her were all top-tier Heavenly Grade ones!
"Thank you, Emperor!"
After tidying up the matters here, Su Han immediately sat in the main hall, held the scroll of the Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains painting in his hand, and began to play with it.
Speaking of which, the Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains painting was truly a magical treasure!
After it was retrieved, it was like a small rolled-up painting, quiet and still, showing no signs of its power. However, when Su Han subdued it earlier, he could feel the miraculous nature of the Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains painting.
Within it, he was like the master of this world, able to arbitrarily control the mountains, rocks, rivers, and every blade of grass.
It was as if the world within the painting was his own inner world, which he could control at will!
And experts who fell into it would also have to abide by the great Dao laws he set. This was the unreasonable aspect of the Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains painting.
Within it, he could possess infinite power!
He could even experience power beyond the Emperor Realm, moving mountains and filling seas, capable of anything.
The only limitation to its use was that the strength of the enemies suppressed within it could not be too much higher than his own. If that were the case, it would cause great physical damage to the holder, and he could even be instantly drained of his vital blood by this treasure.
"Tsk tsk, with such a treasure in hand, with my current strength, perhaps even three to five Emperors coming at me would be no problem!"
Su Han muttered, and immediately began to refine the Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains painting.
...
Three days later.
Su Han finally refined the Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains painting in the Qing Shi Sect. It turned out that because Cheng Pu's cultivation was insufficient, he had not refined it, and the Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains painting had barely unleashed even a tenth of its power.
Otherwise, this time, he might have needed some means to escape from it, let alone subdue it!
As for the Qing Shi Sect!
Over the past three days, from top to bottom, they had been thoroughly ravaged by several powerful women. Everyone was facing a test of death.
Almost every disciple was interrogated. Those with evil intentions or who had committed wicked deeds were all mercilessly killed by Xue Yuan and the others.