Mou Sanjie narrowed his eyes. "To actually use a dragon as a totem... Among the Two-Star Main Towns within our Mou family’s territory, does anyone use a dragon for their Clan Banner?"
The Hall Master of Cyan Heaven Hall shook his head. "There shouldn’t be any in the Two-Star Main Towns. Furthermore, my lord, would anyone from a Two-Star Main Town dare to kill the Eighth Elder? Their strongest Cultivators are only at the 3rd Layer of the Demon Spirit Realm. Even if there were someone at the 4th Layer of the Demon Spirit Realm, they would absolutely be no match for the Eighth Elder. It’s simply impossible for a Two-Star Main Town to obtain mid-grade Ghost-tier Martial Techniques."
"What you say makes sense. But what if a town mayor encountered a heaven-defying fortune? Regardless, look into it. Don’t just investigate the Two-Star Main Towns; check the nearby Three-Star Main Towns as well."
Mou Sanjie was cautious and did not underestimate the people from Two-Star Main Towns. Although high-level resources were almost entirely controlled by Three-Star Main Towns, he couldn’t rule out the possibility that someone had stumbled upon a great opportunity. Yet, no matter how hard Mou Sanjie racked his brains, he would never have guessed that Ye Xuan hailed from a mere One-Star Main Town.
"Town Mayor, I will get to it right away. But shouldn’t we start investigating from Mou Family Town? It’s possible that this brat hasn’t left yet," the Hall Master asked.
"That possibility is too slim. Even if he truly is still in Mou Family Town, there are only two explanations. First, Mou Dahai’s death has nothing to do with him, meaning we don’t even know who our real enemy is. Second, his background is so formidable that he feels no need to flee, completely fearless! Therefore, I actually hope he isn’t in Mou Family Town. That’s enough, go investigate. Whoever it is, I will make them pay the price."
That night, numerous carrier pigeons flew out from the Mou family’s villa. They included ordinary pigeons as well as Lightning Doves. These birds flew toward every Two-Star Main Town affiliated with the Mou family. Overnight, Ye Xuan’s wanted poster was spread to nearly all the Two-Star Main Towns.
Naturally, Ye Xuan was completely unaware of all this.
Riding in his Beast Vehicle, he arrived at a small village at noon the following day. This village was called Beast Hunting Village. There were no ordinary people residing here; everyone was a Cultivator. The village was not small, bustling with numerous restaurants and taverns. The level of liveliness was surprisingly no less than that of a Three-Star Main Town.
"I have the hides of Rank-4, Tier-7 Beasts here, ten in total! Each one only costs thirty thousand Super Soul Crystals! These are essential materials for crafting high-tier clothing!"
"Does anyone want to buy the gallbladder of a Transformed Snake? Eat it, and your strength will double!"
"Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Materials from Rank-2 Beasts, sold in a low-price bundle! From fur to sharp claws, to muscles and bones, we have it all!"
"If you’re looking to buy, come to the Desolate Heaven Beast Hunting Team! Fair prices and honest business!"
The village was filled with the sounds of street peddlers. These were all members of various Beast Hunting Teams. After hunting Beasts, they would hawk their spoils here for a while. If no one bought them, they would bundle up the goods and sell them to the mayor of Beast Hunting Village. The village mayor would purchase items of any grade, albeit at a price significantly lower than the market rate. However, the advantage was a quick sale without the need to hoard inventory.
"Come, come, come! Freshly harvested Beast Pills from Rank-4, Tier-8 Beasts! If you need them, hurry and buy—only one hundred thousand Super Soul Crystals each!"
Suddenly, a middle-aged man who had just set up his stall caught Ye Xuan’s attention. The man surprisingly had Rank-4, Tier-8 Beast Pills! These were items Ye Xuan could definitely put to good use. If he didn’t have enough Spirit Medicine, Beast Pills could make up for the shortfall.
"Young man, are you looking to buy some Beast Pills?" the middle-aged man asked. "You’ve come at a perfect time. These are Rank-4, Tier-8 Beast Pills that our Beast Hunting Team just acquired. A price of one hundred thousand Super Soul Crystals is absolutely a steal!"
Ordinary people couldn’t even absorb a tenth of a Beast Pill’s energy. The energy of a single Rank-4, Tier-8 Beast Pill would roughly only be enough to improve the cultivation of a Cultivator at the 1st or 2nd Layer of the Super Spirit Realm. At one hundred thousand Super Soul Crystals, the price was definitely on the high side. However, Ye Xuan did not mind.
Instead, he asked, "How many of these Beast Pills do you have? Do you also have any Rank-4, Tier-9 ones?"
"A big customer!" The middle-aged man’s eyes lit up, though he quickly followed up with a question, "Kid, do you have that much money?"
Ye Xuan replied indifferently, "As long as you have the goods, I have the money."
"I do, I definitely do! I can get you five more Rank-4, Tier-8 Beast Pills. As for Tier-9, I don’t have any. Beasts of that tier are quite rare, even in the Hunting Beast Mountain Range."
"Six in total, then... I’ll buy them all."
"Really? Then wait here for a moment..."
The middle-aged man left for a short while. When he returned, he held several more Beast Pills in his hands.
"Here are six Beast Pills from Rank-4, Tier-8 Beasts. You’re in luck, kid. If you had come any later, the village mayor would have bought these up. The total is six hundred thousand. You hand over the money, and I hand over the goods."
Ye Xuan nodded and pulled out a Qiankun Bag. "Count it. There are exactly six hundred thousand Super Soul Crystals inside."
Previously, Ye Xuan had no Super Soul Crystals, but after killing so many people, he naturally amassed a fortune. Murder and plunder were indeed the fastest ways to grow wealthy—though the risk of dying in the process was equally high.
"Oh, you really have that much cash. Alright, take them." The middle-aged man handed the six Beast Pills to Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan stored the Beast Pills and turned to leave. He didn’t continue wandering around the village; instead, he began looking for an inn to settle down in. He wondered if six Rank-4, Tier-8 Beast Pills, combined with two stalks of Qishan Evergreen Ivy, would be enough to push his cultivation to the 9th Layer.
"Young Master... someone is following us. It’s the seller’s man," Hua communicated through hand gestures. Her eyes were incredibly cold. That seller truly had a black heart. Seeing that Ye Xuan was young, he likely wanted to find an opportunity to steal or rob the goods back after selling them.
Ye Xuan didn’t speak. With a stomp of his feet, his body suddenly vanished. When he reappeared, he was already right beside the tracker. He grabbed the man by the neck, lifting him straight into the air. No matter how much the man struggled, it was futile.
"Follow me again, and not only will I kill you, but the people in your Beast Hunting Team will also die," Ye Xuan said coldly.
With that, he ruthlessly slammed the burly man into the ground.
BOOM!
The impact was so immense that a shallow crater formed in the earth. The man felt as if his internal organs had shifted out of place. He tried to stand up but instead spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
Ye Xuan’s actions were clearly meant as a display for all the onlookers around them. He wanted to make it absolutely clear that he was not someone to be trifled with.
"This young man is no simpleton! Gou from the Wind-Rising Beast Hunting Team has a cultivation at the 4th Layer of the Super Spirit Realm, yet he didn’t even have the strength to fight back! No wonder this kid dared to buy Rank-4, Tier-8 Beast Pills so brazenly."
A hint of wariness crept into the eyes of the surrounding crowd as they looked at Ye Xuan. This was the reality of the world—only the strong commanded awe and respect.
After finding an inn and settling into his room, Ye Xuan immediately consumed the Rank-4, Tier-8 Beast Pills.
As soon as the Beast Pills entered his stomach, they transformed into frenzied energy. Only a small fraction of this energy was converted and absorbed by his body; the vast majority rushed to the surface of his skin, seeping out through his pores.
Having learned from his previous experience, Ye Xuan instantly activated the power of the Dragon Capturing Cauldron the moment the Beast Pills went down. The Dragon Capturing Cauldron radiated a brilliant light, trapping all the energy entirely within his body. Ye Xuan immediately circulated his Spiritual Qi, taking the initiative to refine the power of the Beast Pills.