Tu Jin Tong stared mockingly at Shen Yao, who was kneeling before him, a cold smile curling his lips.
Among the thirty-six minor families of the Southern Cloud Witchcraft realm, the Shen family was considered upper-middle tier. However, compared to the Tu family, one of the eight great clans, the gap was immense.
In fact, many minor families survived by depending on the eight great clans.
There was no comparison between the Shen and Tu families, and in the Tu family's eyes, the Shen family was not even worthy of being associated with their lineage.
Yet, at this moment, Tu Jin Tong, with a smile on his face, helped Shen Yao up from the ground.
"Heh heh, isn't this Young Master Shen! My, my, what happened here? You've only just arrived on the mountain, and you've already lost an arm."
Shen Yao was helped up by Tu Jin Tong. Looking at the smile on the latter's face, it made his own ugly features appear even more terrifying.
"Young Master Tu, please, please don't joke with me. It was my own blindness that led me to provoke a witch doctor! Alas..."
Shen Yao couldn't lift his head. He had lost all face today and only hoped that the Tu family wouldn't casually annihilate him, content with just keeping his life.
Tu Jin Tong's gaze swept behind Shen Yao. Ling Feng and his group had already entered the main hall.
But Tu Jin Tong's eyes seemed to still see Ling Feng, his pupils contracting slightly.
He had never forgotten the back of that man since his return from the battle in the forest! The Blood Scorpion had been directly killed by him!
It was because of this man that Tu Jin Tong had lost an excellent opportunity to snatch something from the Medicine King, Bai Yunyan!
"A witch doctor? Heh heh, mere tricks. How about it, Shen Yao, do you want revenge?"
Tu Jin Tong held the term "witch doctor" in utter contempt. He had only seen Ling Feng's figure before and had not clearly observed the witchcraft techniques Ling Feng had displayed.
He also did not believe that Ling Feng, possessing such fierce martial arts prowess, could also be a witch doctor!
In his opinion, Ling Feng must have learned some minor tricks from Bai Yunyan, nothing to be feared!
"Revenge?"
Shen Yao's eyes widened, and then they turned bloodshot.
"Of course, I want revenge! I wish I could kill that brat right now. Ah, my hand..."
In his agitation, the wound on Shen Yao's shoulder began to bleed again!
"Heh heh, if you want revenge, then obediently listen to me!"
Tu Jin Tong wore a mischievous smile, like one coaxing a child with candy.
Shen Yao's lips twitched. He vaguely felt that something was amiss, but facing Tu Jin Tong, his status was so low that he was almost invisible, so he could only comply.
"Yes, as long as I can get revenge, I will listen to you in everything!"
...
Stepping into the grand hall.
Ling Feng's gaze was sharp, instantly scanning the entire area!
Many people also noticed the figures of Ling Feng and his companions. Those who had previously seen Ling Feng display his witchcraft techniques began to whisper and discuss with those around them.
Ling Feng paid no attention to this.
Since cultivating the path of witchcraft, Ling Feng's understanding of witchcraft and sorcery had completely surpassed that of these people.
He was even more aware of how noble the existence of a witch doctor was, and it was normal to attract some envious glances!
Moreover, this was precisely what Ling Feng needed now!
He wished that the people from the three great Corpse Gu families mentioned by Elder Su would notice him, so they would reveal themselves.
However, after scanning the crowd, Ling Feng did not identify any suspicious targets. The eight great clans and the thirty-six families were beyond question, and the rogue cultivators of the Gu path were also in small groups.
If those people truly intended to hide, it would indeed be extremely difficult to find them.
"Why are these people dressed so bizarrely, like neither human nor ghost? They have no aesthetic sense at all!"
Lin Shuai Nan, showing no signs of having just suffered from the torment of Gu worms, was still bouncing around and looking everywhere.
However, with his taste in fashion, telling others they lacked aesthetic sense was truly unconvincing.
"It's one thing that they dress ugly, but their faces are also strange and peculiar! Oh, the ones who just came in are truly ugly with a certain charm!"
Following Lin Shuai Nan's words, several people turned their gazes slightly towards the entrance of the hall.
It was Tu Jin Tong, who had entered earlier.
Tu Jin Tong also looked towards Ling Feng's direction and even gave him a slight smile and a nod!
Although this gesture was very subtle, Ling Feng noticed it clearly and couldn't help but frown slightly.
Did this person recognize him?
"Although this person is ugly, he is the scion of the Tu family, one of the eight great clans, Tu Jin Tong. He is quite capable, so don't underestimate him!"
Su Xing Yan reminded everyone, then clapped Lin Shuai Nan on the shoulder: "Shuai Nan, you rascal, behave yourself and don't talk too much. Don't be fooled by the peculiar appearances of these people; everyone here is extraordinary. Those who practice witchcraft and sorcery must cultivate Gu poison. It can be said that everyone here is a carrier of poison; a slight carelessness could lead to a mass death!"
Lin Shuai Nan quickly shrank his neck upon hearing this.
"That scary?"
"If you know to be afraid, then talk less!" Xiu Xiu said with a huff, feeling a chill in her heart as well.
The eight great clans, Tu Jin Tong?
Ling Feng's gaze swept over Tu Jin Tong again without any discernible emotion, then indifferently moved on.
Since he was not from the Corpse Gu families, to Ling Feng, they were not worth paying attention to.
He surveyed the Witch God Hall!
Inside the hall, there was a musty and damp smell, as if it had been dug out from the ground. Although this sounded somewhat eerie and terrifying, it had to be said that this place resembled the underground palaces and imperial tombs of ancient emperors!
However, unlike imperial tombs, the nine stone pillars surrounding the hall were not carved with dragons and phoenixes, but rather with numerous strange Gu insects.
At a glance, there were at least hundreds of them.
It was estimated that within this hall, no one could identify all of these Gu insects.
But Ling Feng could!
It was faintly visible that the higher the altitude, the more powerful the Gu insects became. The Ice Silkworm Gu was ranked at the top, indicating its extraordinary level!
"Please welcome the Great Elder!"
Abruptly, on the high platform ahead, flames ignited from both sides, and a loud shout echoed throughout the hall.
Everyone's expression turned solemn, and all their gazes converged.
"Who is it? Such a grand entrance..."
*Slap!*
As soon as Lin Shuai Nan spoke, Elder Su raised his hand and slapped him.
"Shut up! This is the Great Elder of the Witch God Hall! He is the host of the Witchcraft Assembly. It is rumored that his cultivation has reached the realm of Great Shaman, comparable to a Land Immortal among martial arts experts. If you speak carelessly and offend him, we will all die!"
Elder Su reprimanded in a low voice, but his tone carried a tremor.
Xiu Xiu glared at Lin Shuai Nan, then wrapped his mouth with tape twice.
"Serves you right for talking too much!"
Xiu Xiu clapped her hands, very satisfied with her handiwork.
Lin Shuai Nan's appearance became even more peculiar, and he looked wronged.
Ling Feng ignored everything around him and focused his attention on the Great Elder above.
This person was old and frail, likely over a hundred years old. The aura emanating from him was extremely steady, indicating that the rumors were true!