After Ma Jiu's explanation, Ye Qingchen finally understood what was going on.

It turns out.

In the past two months, Black Abyss City has frequently seen people disappear, and those missing are not ordinary people, but even cultivators from the Spiritual Sea Realm to the Profound Pill Realm.

Later, people searched for the whereabouts of these missing people and eventually found them outside Abyssal Valley.

"Not only were all the missing people dead, but also..."

At this point, a trace of fear appeared in Ma Jiu's eyes.

"But what else?" Ye Qingchen narrowed his eyes.

"They all turned into mummies, their whole bodies without a trace of wounds, but all their essence blood was completely drained. And those who investigated this matter also couldn't escape death; they all turned into mummies!"

At this point, Ma Jiu looked at Ye Qingchen with fear and trepidation, saying:

"Sir, I'm really not lying to you. It's just that this matter is too bizarre; I'm afraid you wouldn't believe me..."

"I believe you!"

Ye Qingchen nodded, his gaze slightly deep.

Undoubtedly, this is the work of the eight Demon Kings, and two months ago, wasn't that exactly when I killed Mu Shanhe? Is it that Mu Shanhe is not dead, or is there another Demon King?

"Sir, you believe me?" Ma Jiu was stunned; he originally thought he would have to explain further, but didn't expect Ye Qingchen to believe so easily.

"No need to worry about these things; I only want to know how I can get to Abyssal Valley now!" Ye Qingchen asked solemnly.

"That might be quite difficult!" Ma Jiu murmured, shaking his head, "Abyssal Valley is full of anomalies and has now been sealed off. Moreover, recently, the Spirit Coffin Sect has made contact with certain forces inside Black Abyss City and is currently vigorously searching for Ye Qingchen!"

Ye Qingchen couldn't help but frown.

The sealing of Abyssal Valley was something he hadn't anticipated. Furthermore, the presence of the Spirit Coffin Sect here made it even more difficult for him to break through the seal.

At that moment.

A burst of commotion could be heard, and a group of people aggressively ascended Linyuan Tower. After glancing around, they spotted Ye Qingchen and headed directly towards their location.

"Are you the recently arrived Alchemist in the city?"

The speaker was a defiant young man, his steps unsteady and complexion sallow, clearly being drained from indulgence. He approached Ye Qingchen and asked condescendingly.

"Yes!"

Ye Qingchen remained expressionless, nodding slightly.

"Huang the Third was my man, you killed him; don't you think you owe me an explanation?" The young man boasted arrogantly.

Seeing this, Ma Jiu immediately broke into a sweat, hurriedly explaining, "Young Master Ding, this is all a misunderstanding, please let me explain. It was Huang the Third who struck first..."

As Ma Jiu spoke.

Young Master Ding already moved, and with a slap, struck Ma Jiu, sending him flying four or five meters away, swelling his face, knocking out most of his teeth, and filling his mouth with blood.

"You mutt, where's your place to speak when I'm talking?" Young Master Ding glanced at Ma Jiu, then locked eyes with Ye Qingchen. "From your aura, you must be quite a strong figure outside, but here in Black Abyss City, if you're a dragon, you must coil up for me; if you're a tiger, you must crouch for me!"

This scene made many whisper among themselves in the tavern.

"Who's this guy daring to be so arrogant in Black Abyss City?"

"Shut up, are you looking to die? He's Ding Chen, Eldest Young Master Ding..."

The sound of gasps spread quickly among those who recognized the young man's identity; everyone fell silent, fearing trouble for themselves.

Ma Jiu quickly looked over, quietly advising, "Sir, this Ding Chen is not someone you can provoke. His father is Ding Qitian, a Ninth Heaven Profound Core Realm expert… Even an overseas fierce dragon like you can't afford to mess with him!"

Hearing this, Ye Qingchen slightly frowned.

Ma Jiu had previously informed him about Ding Qitian's background: not only was his father a Ninth Heaven Profound Core expert, but he also commanded a powerful faction. Huang the Third was one of their subordinates.

"What do you want to do?" Ye Qingchen's eyes flashed with cold light.

"Huang the Third was my man, you killed him, what do you think should happen?" Ding Chen squinted with a cold smile, "Considering you're an Alchemist, if you're willing to hand over all your pills and obediently serve me, I might spare your life!"

For Ding Chen.

Huang the Third was just dispensable; getting killed was part of the course. After all, in Black Abyss City, it's survival of the fittest; picking the wrong fight often ends in death.

But knowing the other was an Alchemist, Ding Chen was immediately excited.

It must be known.

Alchemists are exceptionally rare and prestigious everywhere. The pills they refine are like an endless treasure trove. Naturally, he wouldn't let it go!

Of course, after Ye Qingchen surrendered, they intended to plant a Unity Gu in him, something he wouldn't mention. How could a local bully like his father in Black Abyss City not have means to control people?

Most of their subordinates had been gathered using this method.

Ma Jiu breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Ye Qingchen, urging, "Sir, why not just submit to Young Master Ding then!"

"If it were me, I would agree!"

Someone nodded in agreement.

Submitting to Ding Chen not only spared one from death but also offered protection under Ding Qitian, giving one a reliable backer in Black Abyss City, achieving two goals at once!

Ding Chen was also full of confidence, believing the other would surely agree.

Yet, the next moment, he was dumbfounded.

Because Ye Qingchen merely glanced at him indifferently and said, "I don't care who you are! I give you three breaths to disappear from my sight, or I'll kill you too!"

The crowd at Linyuan Tower fell silent.

No one expected Ding Chen was wild, but Ye Qingchen was even wilder!

"Courting death!"

Before Ding Chen could reply, someone behind him already shouted angrily.

Furthermore, a claw was aimed at Ye Qingchen's throat.

Obviously.

In his mind, he planned to catch Ye Qingchen like a chick, but clearly, he was disappointed.

This was seen as Ye Qingchen flicked his finger, and a gust of energy whistled forth.

The fierce power pierced through the middle-aged man's forehead, and with a "bang," the energy blasted into his brow, bursting out the back of his head. The strong force propelled his corpse dozens of meters away, crashing heavily to the ground, already dead before landing.

"Gasp!"

At this moment.

The tavern was filled with the sound of people sucking in their breaths.

Everyone stared in shock at Ye Qingchen, what kind of being was this? Sitting there without moving, merely flicking his finger, he annihilated a Profound Pill Realm expert?

"You dare continue killing my men?"

Ding Chen's face turned icy to the extreme.

He never expected.

That coming personally, this guy would dare to act so ruthlessly!

Ye Qingchen slowly raised his head, meeting Ding Chen's eyes, his voice as chilling as wind from the Nine Netherworld, piercingly cold:

"I don't want to cause trouble, but it doesn't mean I'm afraid of trouble!"

"If you still want to continue, I will definitely accompany you to the end!"

Bang!

As the words fell, a surge of killing intent already swept out from Ye Qingchen, engulfing the entire Linyuan Tower.

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