"I, Jia Mou, though unworthy, am willing to put myself to the test and let the truth come to light!"

Jia Gui pounded his bony chest, producing a sound like a mountain being shaken, his words earnest. Were it not for his incongruous appearance, one might have said he was full of heroic spirit.

"Mr. Mu, do you want to give it a try?" Qing Yu asked Mu Xiuji.

Upon hearing this, everyone from the Hundred Herbs Pavilion became tense.

Other than the false claim of forcing the master to death, everything else was undeniably true. Could they let Jia Gui test them? They dared not.

Mu Xiuji, seeing their expressions, sighed, "Forget it, let's just end this matter here. How about the grievances between both parties be cleared?"

"No, it's not finished."

Qing Yu said, "Colluding with Master Xiao to attack my master and uncle, this matter is not over. Mr. Mu, do you remember what I said before? A sufficient price must be paid."

"What do you want in order to let this go?" Yu Lingchang broke free from support and said angrily.

Now that the facts were clear, Spirit Core Nine Ruins would not return to Hundred Herbs Pavilion. On the contrary, it was the Hundred Herbs Pavilion that needed to pay a price to satisfy the other party.

Only those involved could truly understand the frustration within.

"My master's uncle, both Tong Ming and Tong Hua, are nearing the end of their lives. Especially Uncle Tong Ming, who was attacked by the Blood Demon Sect and remains severely injured and comatose. I have long heard that the Divine Farmer Hundred Herbs Pill from the Hundred Herbs Pavilion can bring back the dead and extend life. I want three Divine Farmer Hundred Herbs Pills to settle our grievances." Qing Yu stated bluntly.

"The Divine Farmer Hundred Herbs Pill is difficult to concoct, requiring all Heavenly materials and earth treasures, how can it possibly... " One person beside Yu Lingchang couldn't help but want to refute, but upon meeting Qing Yu's gaze, they stood frozen in place.

"Three Divine Farmer Hundred Herbs Pills in exchange for your lives, very fair!" Qing Yu's gaze was indifferent, looking at the people of the Hundred Herbs Pavilion not as living beings, but as if viewing flowers or grass.

These things, flowers and grass, can be removed at will. If they refuse, they would be like flowers and grass that could be plucked away. Even Mu Xiuji couldn't save them.

"It is very fair." Yu Lingchang's mouth couldn't help but bleed again, "We'll give them!"

With a trembling right hand, Yu Lingchang took out a medicine bottle from his bosom, gritting his teeth, "The Divine Farmer Hundred Herbs Pill is a treasure to extend life. I only have one with me, the remaining two will be sent to Zhenwu Sect in the next few days."

"Hurry up." Qing Yu raised his hand and the medicine bottle flew into his hand, "Whenever they are delivered, then the grudges will be clear!"

"Let's go!" Supported by someone beside him, Yu Lingchang left dejectedly.

Of course, they didn't take Jia Gui with them. Jia Gui, fully aware that following them would mean certain death, smiled sycophantically and watched Qing Yu eagerly.

"Elder Jia understands the broader picture well. Our Zhenwu Sect happens to need someone skilled at procuring medicinal materials. Would Elder Jia be willing to accept the position?" Qing Yu asked.

"Willing, willing, Jia Mou thanks Master Qingyu for the opportunity. Please just call me Jia Gui." Jia Gui replied quickly.

"That's good."

Qing Yu then looked at Mu Xiuji, who wore a bitter smile, and asked, "Mr. Mu, is something bothering you?"

"Why tease an old man, Master?" Mu Xiuji smiled bitterly, "I wanted to unite those who don't want to join Daqian, Hou Qian, or Northern Zhou, to find a place to stand. But today, I've lost two at once. Master Xiao left without a word, and it's clear that I can't keep the Hundred Herbs Pavilion. This is truly... sigh!"

As he spoke, Mu Xiuji shook his head and sighed continuously.

The Emperor Qian and Prince Shunping each held half the territory, both claiming to be the legitimate rulers of Daqian, but the people's eyes were sharp, distinguishing the Shunping prince's dynasty as Hou Qian, to differentiate from Daqian.

"That's indeed my fault," Qing Yu smiled apologetically, "but Mr. Mu, you need not worry overly much. Without Yu Jian Manor and Hundred Herbs Pavilion, don't we still have the Zhenwu Sect?"

"Master means...?"

"Currently, the winds of change are gathering. Though our Zhenwu Sect is a Taoist sect, the actions of Dragon Tiger Mountain are known to the world. I have also resigned from Northern Zhou. In these troubled times, seeking stability requires mutual support. Count our Zhenwu Sect in this alliance." Qing Yu said.

"Is this for real?"

"A gentleman's word is his bond." Qing Yu replied.

"Good."

The two shared a smile.

Zhenwu Sect's participation was like a shot in the arm for the alliance. Moreover, Qing Yu's ties with Northern Zhou could provide significant support to the alliance.

Thus, even knowing Qing Yu certainly had his own objectives, Mu Xiuji readily accepted Qing Yu's inclusion.

On the first day of June, led by the Haqi Alliance, the Lian family of Hong Province, and the Zhenwu Sect, with support from sects like Chunyang Palace, the Taiping Association was established. The aim was to seek peace in these chaotic times, even though such peace was a mere fantasy in the face of the already destined chaotic world.

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Elsewhere, Qing Yu, wearing Xiao Qianxiu's face, traveled with Xiao Qiye for several days, returning to Yu Jian Manor.

However, Yu Jian Manor was eerily quiet, lacking the bustling noises of before.

This was abnormal. One should know that Xiao Qianxiu, in an effort to restore his family's prestige, had set the entry threshold very low, making it the easiest to join among the three sword sects.

In this manor, there were usually thousands of disciples. Including some servants and maids, there were over ten thousand people. But now, the manor was deathly silent, devoid of any sound.

"Master..." Xiao Qiye looked at Qing Yu.

"It's fine. They are merely unconscious, overwhelmed by an extremely strong sword momentum." Qing Yu said.

Though they had not yet entered the manor, Qing Yu's Divine Thought had already scanned the entire place, understanding what had transpired. In Yu Jian Manor, from the sword masters down to the sword disciples, everyone had been suppressed into unconsciousness by a powerful aura. Only a few Sword Masters of the True Pill Realm were spared, but even they had lost the strength to resist, lying on the ground.

"It seems someone was in a hurry to retrieve the Heavenly Talent Fragmented Sword..."

The manor still retained the sword momentum, with a Sword Intent emanating from the left mountain peak. Such a strong Sword Dao expert was rare in the world.

"Even several Sword Masters of the True Pill Realm were suppressed, Master..." Xiao Qiye expressed his concern.

"I said it's fine."

Qing Yu slowly drew one of the four long swords carried by Xiao Qiye, lightly flicking the sword.

Execution, ranked 14th on the Famous Sword List, was one of the Four Swords Xiao Qianxiu used in the Sky Stepping Demon Slaying Sword Formation. After Xiao Qianxiu's death, these four Divine Swords naturally fell into Qing Yu's hands.

Now, apart from the Zhenwu Sword, Qing Yu didn't have a better sword to use, so he would use Execution for now.

"Just when I have acquired the swordsmanship not long ago, someone comes knocking at my door to test it. How timely."

With a swift movement, thousands of solid-like Sword Qi replaced Qing Yu's figure, surging into the sky, with ten thousand swords firing simultaneously, swarming towards the source of the Sword Intent.

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