"So you want to live, right? Actually, it's quite simple. I'm not a person who kills indiscriminately."

Mr. Han seemed to see a glimmer of hope and hurriedly asked, "Do you have any conditions?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "I'm just curious about you and your Guimou Sect. You've attempted to harm me several times, and I'm very interested in knowing how many people you have left, and who else plans to make a move against me."

Mr. Han said, "Our sect has three protectors and four elders, but I estimate there aren't many left who can challenge you now."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I really didn't expect you to have so many people. Count for me how many are left who want to attack me, and I won't waste any more words. I'll head straight to your sect and wipe you all out."

Mr. Han said, "In yesterday's battle at Tangcheng, two protectors, one elder, and more than a dozen elites all fell at your hands. Our sect has truly suffered a heavy loss, and I doubt anyone dares to make a move against you now."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I might believe it if another ragtag sect said this, but I really don't believe it coming from you."

Mr. Han said, "Then what do you want?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "I won't kill you. Just lend me your spiritual energy."

After speaking, Ling Zhenfei suddenly grabbed Mr. Han and immediately used Spiritual Energy Deprivation, beginning to absorb the spiritual energy from Mr. Han's body.

Mr. Han's power barely reached the Zhiyi Boundary, and within a few minutes, Ling Zhenfei had completely absorbed his spiritual energy.

The remaining twelve people were not spared by Ling Zhenfei. When in Tangcheng, Ling Zhenfei had already experienced the wonders of Spiritual Energy Deprivation.

Forcibly seizing others' spiritual energy for one's own use, this cultivation technique was very vicious. Ling Zhenfei generally wouldn't use it, but for these people, it was warranted.

These people had come at him, intending to kill him. Naturally, Ling Zhenfei was one to repay every grudge in kind.

After reabsorbing these people's spiritual energy, Ling Zhenfei's own spiritual energy became immensely powerful.

Ling Zhenfei felt his Dantian filled with spiritual energy, a truly terrifying sensation.

Ling Zhenfei enjoyed this feeling; it was wonderful.

He wondered if this spiritual energy could elevate him to the Pursue Heart State.

However, increasing spiritual energy was relatively easy, but advancing in-state was not so simple.

After absorbing all their spiritual energy, Ling Zhenfei felt like his spiritual energy was about to explode.

Still, he couldn't break through to the Pursue Heart State.

Ling Zhenfei felt slightly disappointed, realizing that to break through, he would need a special opportunity.

Ling Zhenfei said to Mr. Han and the others, "I won't kill you this time, but relay this to your sect: Ling Zhenfei welcomes them to come find me anytime."

"And I won't kill; I will just make you suffer worse than death."

Indeed, suffering worse than death. Originally a cultivator, without spiritual energy, life would certainly not compare to before.

After speaking, Ling Zhenfei ignored them, then went over to He Kun's side.

Though no longer trapped by the Array, He Kun's meridians and spiritual energy were still not restored.

"How do you feel?" Ling Zhenfei asked He Kun.

He Kun said, "I feel deathly cold all over, and I can't gather any spiritual energy, leaving me completely powerless."

Ling Zhenfei said with surprise, "This Array is formidable, but don't worry, you'll recover soon."

He Kun said, "I hope so."

Ling Zhenfei grasped He Kun's wrist, feeling the chilling cold from his body.

Ling Zhenfei focused his mind, and then transferred his abundant spiritual energy to He Kun.

As spiritual energy was transferred, the cold qi in He Kun began to dissipate, and his complexion improved significantly.

Ling Zhenfei asked, "How do you feel now?"

He Kun said, "Much better. I can gather my spiritual energy now, and should be back to normal soon."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Thanks a lot. If not for you being the bait, I might have really fallen for their trick."

He Kun said, "Fortunately, I was the bait. If it were you, even knowing everything from outside, I couldn't have saved you."

Ling Zhenfei and He Kun left together, hailing a cab heading toward Xi Shan Restaurant.

When they got back, Zhou Jian and the others had not yet returned.

In fact, this matter originally had little to do with Zhou Jian and company. It was just Mr. Han's people leading things; soon enough, the police will figure it out, and Zhou Jian and the others will return.

Entering the Xi Shan Restaurant, they found that renovations had ceased inside.

After such incidents, work couldn't continue. Luo Juan was busy running around, clearly troubled.

Chunyu was leisurely roaming inside instead, his demeanor unaffected since he knew Ling Zhenfei hadn't been captured.

Seeing Ling Zhenfei and He Kun enter, Chunyu happily ran over to Ling Zhenfei, hugging him.

To someone who didn't know, it would seem like a couple was reuniting. Though still young, Chunyu was over 1.6 meters tall, already considered tall for her age group.

Chunyu started cultivating later but progressed quickly, so with the help of spiritual energy, she developed well, no longer the short, thin girl she once was.

"Bro, I knew you'd be okay."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I have your brother He Kun to thank. Without his help, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly."

Chunyu said, "Bro, it's been so long since I last saw you. You won't leave again this time, will you?" Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "I suppose I'll stay home for a while this time."

There's quite a bit to deal with right now, but most are around Binyang and the Provincial City, so they aren't too far.

"Really? That's so great. Now I have two brothers to hang out with."

As they spoke, Luo Juan approached Ling Zhenfei, saying, "Boss Ling, Zhou Jian and they were taken by the police."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I know about it, no need to worry, the police will figure it out soon, and they'll be back shortly."

Hearing this improved Luo Juan's mood considerably; she trusted in Ling Zhenfei's abilities; minor issues like this didn't need his attention.

Despite Ling Zhenfei's words, she was still a bit uneasy, finally deciding to call Guo Qing'an to explain the situation.

Guo Qing'an reassured her, advising not to doubt the police's intelligence.

Knowing Ling Zhenfei was back in the Provincial City, Guo Qing'an was delighted, suggesting that they should gather in Binyang.

Ling Zhenfei agreed before ending the call.

Soon after, Zhou Jian and Cheng Kun returned, chatting happily as they walked, seemingly unfazed by their ordeal.

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