"Brother Yunlong is too kind," Chen Yuan glanced at him.

"This time, we were able to take action against the Dragon Tiger Gate thanks to Brother Yunlong's efforts in containing Xu Laogui."

If Chen Yuan had been alone in this battle, it wouldn't have been successful. Without someone to hold back Xu Yongnian, Chen Yuan would have been vulnerable from both sides, which would have been very dangerous.

And Tao Qingyuan didn't even show his face, no one knew what he was doing.

He had previously suspected, like Shi Yunlong, that Tao Qingyuan was just hanging back at a distance, waiting for them to be on the verge of collapse before stepping in.

After all, the Envoy of the巡天司 (Xun Tiansi, Patrol Agency) should have some prestige.

This would also better deter some people.

"Lord Chen is the one who made the great contribution; Shi just helped out a little."

"With the Dragon Tiger Gate destroyed, the Azure Flood Dragon Society (青蛟会, Qing Jiao Hui) won't be far behind. By then, the entire Nanling Prefecture City will likely be in Brother Yunlong's grasp."

Chen Yuan's words hit Shi Yunlong's sweet spot, but he was still somewhat cautious, repeatedly stating that everything was under the leadership of the 巡天司 (Xun Tiansi, Patrol Agency).

Clearly, he understood that joining forces with the 巡天司 (Xun Tiansi, Patrol Agency) against the Dragon Tiger Gate this time was essentially cutting himself off from the Nanling Jianghu (江湖, martial arts world). Other forces probably wouldn't have anything to do with him anymore.

The 长乐帮 (Chang Le Gang, Eternal Joy Gang) could only rely on the imperial court.

Of course, he had actually anticipated these situations and, after weighing them, felt that this was a good opportunity for the 长乐帮 (Chang Le Gang, Eternal Joy Gang). He wasn't sure if the 长乐帮 (Chang Le Gang, Eternal Joy Gang) would have been the first to be destroyed if he had refused Tao Qingyuan's invitation.

It was a hypothetical question that didn't hold water, but he had indeed thought about it.

After figuring this out, Shi Yunlong was actually somewhat eager to curry favor with Chen Yuan. That's why he had been so cooperative before, even handing over all command authority to Chen Yuan.

His goal was to befriend this genius, Chen Yuan. Unfortunately, he hadn't expected Chen Yuan to be so cunning, using him as a shield. If he hadn't withstood that sword strike or had only a breath left, Chen Yuan might have finished him off.

Completely resolving the 长乐帮 (Chang Le Gang, Eternal Joy Gang) faction.

"This battle will surely spread quickly throughout Nanling Prefecture and even Qingzhou. The news of Lord Chen fighting Xu Lingtian alone and killing Xu Yongnian will probably be known, and your fame will be widely spread."

Putting aside some unpleasantness from earlier, Shi Yunlong quickly changed his attitude and flattered Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan nodded slightly, knowing that this was inevitable. Even if he didn't want to be famous, the prefecture city would use Chen Yuan as a model,

Secretly promoting his fame in Qingzhou to deter some restless forces.

Telling them that the imperial court could easily move against them, and they shouldn't overstep their boundaries; they didn't have that power yet.

Furthermore, the lower-level 巡天卫 (Xun Tian Wei, Patrol Guards) and 长乐帮 (Chang Le Gang, Eternal Joy Gang) disciples would also boast about this battle record, and naturally, they would have to mention Chen Yuan. Chen Yuan couldn't possibly silence them all.

Instructing Shi Yunlong to rest, Chen Yuan slowly landed from the void, looking at the closed-eyed Xu Yongnian. He had no pity, and a punch shattered his corpse.

Finishing him off was also Chen Yuan's habit.

Not to the point of tearing out the heart and liver, but he would definitely smash the head. Even a Da Luo Golden Immortal descending to earth couldn't save such a person.

What goes around comes around. The Dragon Tiger Gate had flaunted its power in Nanling Prefecture for so many years, and Xu Yongnian had been arrogant for so long. This was their deserved end.

Family destroyed, sect extinguished. The Dragon Tiger Gate was just the first, a beginning.

Thinking this, Chen Yuan looked into the distance, in the direction of the Azure Flood Dragon Society (青蛟会, Qing Jiao Hui).

Tang Qian's side also had to be sped up!

Repeated assassinations and sabotage – Chen Yuan remembered all of these clearly. When the time came, should he give the Tang family a quick death, or should he cripple their cultivation and throw them into the 巡天司 (Xun Tiansi, Patrol Agency) prison for a thousand cuts?

Pushing aside stray thoughts, Chen Yuan focused his mind on the battlefield below.

The ground was covered with corpses, roughly estimated to be more than a hundred, mostly wearing the Dragon Tiger Gate's uniform clothing. The 黑云服 (Hei Yun Fu, Black Cloud Robes) and 长乐帮 (Chang Le Gang, Eternal Joy Gang) disciples totaled only about twenty.

At this moment, the battle was basically at its final stage. Only three elite Dragon Tiger Gate disciples formed a sword formation, struggling to resist Mo Donghe's fierce attacks.

As for most other people, some were treating the wounded, and some were watching the battle.

Including Yue Shan, who casually threw on a previously prepared garment, arms crossed, watching how Mo Donghe was tormenting the remaining disciples.

In front of him was stuck a heavy knife stained with blood.

Seeing Chen Yuan waving, he quickly approached:

"Lord."

"Finish it quickly."

Chen Yuan waved his hand and ordered.

He didn't like trouble; there was no need to make a fuss about this. After this one, there was another one.

"Yes."

Facing Chen Yuan's orders, Yue Shan didn't dare to disobey, loudly telling Mo Donghe to end the battle immediately.

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Dragon Tiger Gate, inside the Council Hall.

Chen Yuan sat in the headmaster's seat that Xu Lingtian had previously occupied, his eyes deep. The entire hall was silent, but outside it was bustling with activity. Those people had been ordered by Chen Yuan to search the entire Dragon Tiger Mountain to see if there were any remnants left.

Also, to distribute the wealth controlled by the Dragon Tiger Gate.

This time was different from the past. In addition to handing over a portion to the 巡天司 (Xun Tiansi, Patrol Agency), a portion had to be taken out for the 长乐帮 (Chang Le Gang, Eternal Joy Gang). They had lost people and needed compensation; Chen Yuan wouldn't be stingy about this.

"Lord, look who I caught."

Yue Shan laughed loudly, his rough voice echoing from outside the hall. Chen Yuan's eyes narrowed, staring intently at the woman shackled by Yue Shan.

The reason for judging her to be a woman was mainly because of her (body).

The woman was dressed in green, with a petite figure, disheveled hair, and a lowered head.

"Kneel."

Yue Shan shook his arm, and a huge force acted on the woman, causing her to kneel heavily in front of Chen Yuan, unable to bear the weight.

Unable to help but raise her head, Chen Yuan calmly looked at Xu Caiyue in front of him.

Compared to the past, this Dragon Tiger Gate leader's daughter was undoubtedly down on her luck. Her face was pale, her lips were bloodless, and her eyes were somewhat yellow. She stared straight at Chen Yuan, her eyes full of hatred.

Until the Dragon Tiger Gate was destroyed, Xu Caiyue was still imprisoned in the secret room. If not for Yue Shan, she would have starved to death inside soon.

And her experiences along the way made her very aware of her current situation.

The Dragon Tiger Gate was destroyed, her father Xu Lingtian died in battle, and old Headmaster Xu Grandpa was torn to pieces. Those senior brothers, senior sisters, junior brothers, and junior sisters were all lying quietly outside.

This was the darkest day for the Dragon Tiger Gate, because after today, there would be no tomorrow for the Dragon Tiger Gate.

"You...who are you?"

Xu Caiyue's voice was somewhat hoarse, her eyes fixed on the young man in front of her as she asked.

This person was the murderer who destroyed the Dragon Tiger Gate; everyone was his subordinate. They also called him "Lord"; he should be someone from the imperial court.

"Who am I?" Chen Yuan's voice changed.

"It's only been a few days, and Miss Shen has already forgotten me? Sure enough, the noble are forgetful."

This time, Chen Yuan used the voice he had used to deceive Xu Caiyue before. As soon as he spoke, Xu Caiyue stared at him and couldn't help but say:

"It's you! It's you!"

Her body trembled, with anger and regret. All kinds of expressions intertwined, forming a complex look.

"Don't get excited; it's me." Chen Yuan smiled, but this smile seemed like a demon from the abyss to Xu Caiyue.

"It wasn't enough for you to seize my Dragon Tiger Gate's Dragon Vein energy; why did you have to destroy the entire Dragon Tiger Gate? Where's Feng Ge (风哥, Brother Feng)? Where's Feng Ge (风哥, Brother Feng)? What did you do to Feng Ge (风哥, Brother Feng)?"

Xu Caiyue struggled, the chains rattling, her face somewhat twisted.

During the days of being imprisoned, besides regretting bringing Chen Yuan into the Dragon Tiger Gate, she was also covering her battered womb, worrying about Lin Feng.

Now that she saw Chen Yuan, of course, she wanted to know the truth.

"Don't talk so aggrieved. The Dragon Tiger Gate bullied the people, wreaked havoc in the area, and resisted the imperial court, which was already a heinous crime. And you, probably no less than ten fingers' worth of commoners have died at your hands these years, right?

Why portray yourself as so innocent? These debts always have to be repaid. As for your Feng Ge (风哥, Brother Feng), he should already be in the belly of a fish in the Yun River.

Do you want to accompany him? I can fulfill this small wish for you, just as a act of kindness."

Chen Yuan stood up, his eyes indifferent, glancing at Xu Caiyue.

"You deserve to die, you..."

Xu Caiyue still wanted to curse, but Yue Shan slapped her on the back of the head and knocked her unconscious.

"Lord, this woman..."

"She's useless; do what you want with her." Chen Yuan waved his hand.

He had basically foreseen her fate after being handed over to Yue Shan; there was no way out.

"Yes, this subordinate will take his leave."

Yue Shan bowed, dragging Xu Caiyue out by the chains like dragging trash.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Yuan's exhausted true essence had now basically completely recovered. He didn't know how the good man Shi Yunlong was doing. With his help in removing the blood evil energy, he should be fine.

Slowly walking out of the hall, Chen Yuan directly ran into Mo Donghe, who looked solemn.

"Lord."

Mo Donghe held a small redwood box in his hand, nodding slightly.

"What's wrong?"

Chen Yuan asked.

"Please take a look, Lord." Mo Donghe opened the box, revealing the contents:

"This is what this subordinate found in the Dragon Tiger Gate's treasury. It was hidden very well. If this subordinate wasn't careful, I probably wouldn't have discovered that this thing had actually been secretly set in a separate secret room.

This subordinate has investigated it, but I don't recognize this thing."

"This is... Yuan Crystals!"

Chen Yuan naturally wouldn't forget what they looked like; they were just like the ones he had previously found on that assassin from the Seven Kill Hall.

The only difference was that there were eight Yuan Crystals in the box!

This was a considerable wealth. It seemed that the Dragon Tiger Gate had some savings after all. This trip was worth it; these Yuan Crystals alone made it worth his effort.

Eight Yuan Crystals meant a full 80,000 taels of silver, and they were of the type that was valuable but not for sale!

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