Chapter 170: Spiritual Power, Mysterious Power, Killing Aura

The scene fell silent for a moment, then the Divine Moon Realm expert of the Bai Family showed an unhappy expression.

“So it seems, young hero is unwilling to give us face?”

Another one followed up immediately:

“That’s right, young hero best think this through. With the three families of Xuanguang City joining hands, even if your talent is immense, comparable to a juvenile supreme, you’ll still be forced to suffer here!”

“Hehe…”

After hearing that their attempt at recruitment had turned into a threat, Gu Fan merely gave a cold smile.

“Face? Who do you think you are to make me give you face?”

“And what I hate the most is nonsense. If you want me to suffer, then let’s see if you have what it takes!”

With that said, Gu Fan stepped forward and continued:

“Anyone unconvinced, come at me!”

The members of the three families on site were rendered motionless by Gu Fan’s confidence.

A youth at the Celestial Profound Realm with such bizarre combat power was not something they could ignore.

At the same time, Gu Fan’s tangible strength was right before their eyes.

If it really came to a fight, without two or three Divine Moon Realm experts, they might not even be able to hold him off!

“Hmph, I think that’s enough for tonight.”

The fifth elder of the Qiao Family spoke up at the right moment, giving the three families a way out.

Then the eldest of the Qiao Family also spoke.

“Why don’t you all go back? If you continue fighting, you’ll gain nothing unless you bring in the Old Ancestor of the Solar Radiance Realm.”

“Besides, if our Qiao Family Old Ancestor doesn’t show himself, do you dare to kill?”

These words struck directly at the core issue.

Without the death of the Qiao Family Old Ancestor, they truly didn’t dare to strike fatally.

Moreover, the Divine Moon Realm experts they had sent weren’t many to begin with, and a large number were still out in the city searching for the group from the Qiao Family led by the Old Ancestor.

If it really turned into a fight, while the three families had more Divine Moon Realm experts than the Qiao Family, it would definitely not be an easy battle.

Everyone present who had cultivated to this level was no fool.

They quickly understood the crucial point.

Soon, a Divine Moon Realm expert from the Dongye Family withdrew his aura and said slowly:

“The Qiao Family does have a point. I suggest we just maintain the encirclement.”

The Bai Family and Xun Family members exchanged glances and nodded:

“Then let us return to the previous strategy.”

Then, the Dongye Family took the lead:

“It’s indeed getting late tonight. The Old Ancestor has already said, before the Qiao Family Old Ancestor appears, we surround but do not kill.”

After the three sides reached an agreement, they began to retreat one after another.

Finally, as the fourth-generation disciple of the Dongye Family was about to leave, Dongye Xiu curled his lips and couldn’t help but mock Qiao Ziyao:

“Brother Yao, it must feel bad to be two years older than me yet still be beaten down by me, right? Sadly, from now on, you’ll never get the chance to surpass me again, hahahaha…”

Smack!

At that moment, Gu Fan casually slapped out, sending Dongye Xiu spinning several times in the air, his teeth scattering.

“Where did this fly come from? Why don’t you try comparing with me?”

Dongye Xiu landed in a sorry state, rolling a few times before being supported and hurriedly pulled back by his companions.

He didn’t dare utter another word—he had just witnessed with his own eyes that this youth, who was the same age as him, had nearly beaten a Divine Moon Realm expert half to death with a single slap!

That slap probably spared his life only because their own experts were still present—otherwise his brain matter would’ve been splattered for sure!

Once the three families had fully retreated, the front of the Qiao Family residence immediately returned to calm.

“Many thanks, young hero, for lending a helping hand. We didn’t expect you even held back earlier!”

The eldest of the Qiao Family smiled politely and gratefully.

Gu Fan, however, looked helpless and pointed toward Ruo Xi, who was hiding to the side:

“Don’t thank me. I got tricked by that girl. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have gotten myself into this mess.”

Ruo Xi seemed rather displeased at Gu Fan accusing her of scheming, and furrowed her brows as she said:

“Hmph, weren’t you looking for trouble the moment you saved me in the first place? Clearly, me marrying into the Lan Die Family doesn’t affect you, does it?”

Gu Fan was momentarily speechless, and replied with a touch of helplessness:

“It was just for peace of mind.”

The members of the Qiao Family looked at the two of them, not understanding why, but simply smiled without saying anything.

Then someone from the Qiao Family suggested:

“The three families already made their move tonight. It’s unlikely they’ll try again soon. Everyone should return and rest. There may be a great battle coming later.”

Everyone nodded, and Gu Fan and Ruo Xi were entrusted to Qiao Family’s Lao San for proper arrangements, while the rest went their separate ways to recuperate.

The night passed quietly. Gu Fan rested well in the guest room, and by the next day, he was feeling fully refreshed.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, watching a cluster of gray Mysterious Power floating above his right hand. Then, the Mysterious Power disappeared, gradually transforming into a slightly smaller clump of black Killing Aura.

Finally, the Killing Aura vanished, replaced by a small wisp of golden Spiritual Power!

A trace of surprise appeared on Gu Fan’s face, and the corners of his mouth lifted:

“Now that the Mysterious Power has reached the Half-step True Yang Realm, and the Mysterious Power has surpassed the Spiritual Power, the restriction on Spiritual Power has become looser… as for the Killing Aura, it’s basically unaffected.”

“Looks like the higher my Mysterious Power cultivation goes, the more Spiritual Power I’ll be able to use. I wonder if using Spiritual Power in battles in this world will yield some unexpected results…”

Gu Fan muttered softly. He felt quite pleased about the loosening of the restriction on Spiritual Power. He even had a feeling that once the limitation on his Spiritual Power reached a certain level, he might be able to return to his original world.

At that thought, Gu Fan felt a slight headache. The cultivation method Ruo Xi had given him seemed only sufficient for his current realm. He needed to obtain a stronger method as soon as possible.

At that moment, Gu Fan’s divine sense was triggered. Without changing his expression, he slowly withdrew his Spiritual Power.

Moments later, a knock came at the door:

“Brother Gu Fan, Grandma wants to talk to you about something. Are you available now?”

It was Ruo Xi’s voice. Gu Fan gave a soft hum in reply, then opened the door and stepped out.

Upon seeing Ruo Xi, neither of them spoke much. One ahead, one behind, they walked toward a grand hall.

Upon entering the main hall, Gu Fan saw five people present. It was the same white-haired old woman from the night before, along with the four brothers of the Qiao Family.

The old woman smiled as soon as she saw Gu Fan enter:

“Sorry to trouble you to come, young hero.”

“It’s no trouble. May I ask what matter you have summoned this junior for, Senior?”

The old woman exchanged glances with her sons and then nodded:

“There is indeed something. I heard from Ruo Xi that young hero wants to help our Qiao Family because of certain reasons?”

Gu Fan glanced at Ruo Xi beside him, then spoke frankly, not bothering to conceal anything.

“Yes, but I won’t risk my life just for that.”

The old woman nodded, then gave a look to Lao Wu standing beside her.

“You misunderstand, young hero. I called you here to represent the Qiao Family in offering a token of appreciation. Though we don’t know what sort of relationship exists between you and Ruo Xi that made you willing to risk yourself, the Qiao Family isn’t ungrateful. Since young hero is willing to help, we naturally cannot neglect courtesy!”

As she finished, Qiao Family’s Lao Wu had a servant bring up a wooden box.

When opened, the box was full to the brim with Mysterious Dao Stones before Gu Fan’s eyes.

This item could serve not only as currency but also as a source of cultivation energy.

This large box was undoubtedly of great value.

Gu Fan’s eyes lit up slightly, and he couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

The Qiao Family was indeed generous—such a lavish gift at once!

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