Clark was furious as he demanded:

• "Woman, who do you think you are?"

The woman calmly responded:

• "I believe you're aware this is Yaohua Clan territory. We acknowledge our disciple Xian Haiya's transgression."

• "I am Elder Chu Zhenren."

Clark retorted with arrogance:

• "How fortunate the Elder has graced us with her presence. Very well, I demand compensation for myself and my wife."

Lady Chu's expression shifted:

• "What??"

• "Save your 'what'! First, your disciple's fiancée assaulted my wife."

• "Second, when I sought entry to your city, I was subjected to inspection by outer sect disciples."

• "Third, you show me disrespect - these two attacked me while I suffer from a Qi deviation."

Lady Chu turned to her disciple, eyes blazing:

• "Xian Haiya, is this true?"

• "He lies, Master! We never attacked him. That girl with him blocked my path first - I merely defended myself!"

An overwhelming killing intent erupted from Clark:

• "Then explain this - when my wife's brother found her clothes torn and being assaulted by an expert, while she possesses no combat skills..."

• "...would you not call this bullying?"

Lady Chu glared at her disciple with fury:

• "No more excuses! You will be punished at the clan hall, and you will apologize to him personally. You may accompany us to receive compensation."

Clark inwardly laughed:

• "Perfect! I never expected such a trivial matter would grant me access to their inner palace so quickly."

---

Clark departed with Jian Hua, who asked in awe:

• "How can you fight like that despite your injury? You completely crushed him!"

• "Please tell me, how did you become so powerful?"

Clark replied with an icy demeanor:

• "I possess nothing I can teach you. I've been like this since I awakened. I don't know the path to reach the peak."

• "I simply strike, kill, and build a road of corpses to attain power."

• "Listen well - the cultivation path isn't easy, and advice won't help you."

• "You may be beaten repeatedly in life, heaven might steal your opportunities, calamities may befall you. Only then will you build your philosophical foundation."

• "Adversities exist to strengthen the resolve of the great. Consider this setback with your sister a lesson."

• "Because your current weakness will lead you straight to hell."

Jian Hua stared in shock, wondering: Where did such wisdom come from?

As if he's lived a hundred years! His insight is profound.

Su Ren approached Clark:

• "Thank you. I'm sorry I was harsh with you before, but truly - thank you. I know my brother and I are merely annoying burdens."

• "This merely repays my debt to you. Next time I see you in trouble, I won't help."

---

The trio proceeded to the clan palace - massive and magnificent.

As usual, two female guards protected the entrance.

Clark approached but the two stopped him:

• "Apologies, honored guests, but the palace is currently receiving visitors."

Clark looked at them and declared:

• "I've come to receive compensation from Lady Chu Zhenren."

• "She personally invited me."

• "Ah, we apologize, sir. We obstructed your path. Please proceed."

Clark passed them and continued on his way.

He was calm like a piece of ice that wouldn't melt on the hottest day.

Clark entered the palace behind numerous elders.

Finally, he reached the main hall.

He saw Lady Chu Ren sitting on her ornate throne.

Jian Hua and his sister greeted the Lady, but Clark paid no attention.

Instead, he arrogantly sat in the seat beside Chu Ren and poured himself a glass of wine.

Jian Hua panicked:

• "My apologies, Lady! He's just a fool!"

Chu Ren smiled her jade-like smile:

• "No matter. Feel at ease, just like him."

Clark clapped his hands together and began:

• "First, the compensation I want is the Buddhist Elixir."

• "What? How dare you request our clan's treasure?"

• "Calm yourself, woman. I merely asked - I didn't demand everything."

• "I have an ailment and need treatment."

• "Master Zu Long, what ails you?"

• "A flaw in my Qi foundation. I cannot use my full power."

• "Very well, Zu Long. But there's a condition."

Clark suddenly kicked the table:

• "You damage my reputation, attack me, and now you set conditions for my treatment?"

• "Calm yourself, Master Zu Long. I merely request a favor. As you know, the Buddhist Elixir is precious."

• "The Buddhist Elixir only descends once every six months."

Clark laughed inwardly:

• "She's just exaggerating. She can't deceive me - she's clearly lying."

But Clark felt deep curiosity about the secret behind their clan's weakness, so he said:

• "Fine. I'll help you."

• "Thank you, Master Zu Long. Let us drink to our cooperation."

Several maids arrived carrying distinctive wine bottles. The clan lady Chu said:

• "Please, enjoy. This is vanilla blossom wine - among the finest quality wines we possess."

Clark detected a strange scent in the wine served to Jian Hua and his sister.

The scent of narcotics! Clark realized she wanted to speak with him privately.

"What could she want?"

• "If you wish to speak privately, tell me what you have."

The siblings quickly drank and immediately fell unconscious.

• "How refreshing that you're quick-witted, Master Zu Long."

• "I know you want the Buddhist Elixir, but what you want - we want it too."

• "The clan mistress I'm replacing - Chu Chenqi - disappeared some time ago."

• "I want you to find her. If you find her, you can claim your right from her."

Clark laughed inwardly: How obvious! She wants me to find their clan mistress.

She doesn't just want me to find her...

Clark replied:

• "Very well. I'll find her and bring her back."

---

Elsewhere, Xian Haiya met with Poison Master Song Zu and his disciple Zhao Fan.

Zhao Fan was an expert in poisons and extremely arrogant.

Zhao Fan grabbed Xian Haiya, saying:

• "Tell me, beautiful one, who has saddened you so?"

• "It's someone called Zu Long! Even my fiancé couldn't defeat him in battle!"

• "Please, young master!"

• "So this insignificant Zu Long couldn't be defeated? Very well, I'll help you."

Soon, half of Zhao Fan transformed into gaseous form, carrying Xian Haiya as he flew off searching for Clark.

---

Meanwhile, Clark knew exactly where to search for Chu Chenqi.

Behind the city lay residential areas for low-status families or those with unknown lineage.

Called the Xian Xia Quarter lands (the region's special currency).

This place was known for its troubles.

Clark walked with complete coolness and self-confidence.

His calmness angered everyone without reason.

But no one dared attack him.

There was a large estate with a luxurious residence resembling a palace. Clark found it strange that nobody went there.

Soon a man approached and grabbed Clark's shoulder. Clark wanted to turn and punch him, but the man said:

• "I advise you not to go there. There's a strange girl practicing demonic cultivation arts."

• "Everyone who went there never returned alive."

Clark pushed his hand away and said:

• "What's it to you? I'll go there and see for myself."

• "I'm eager to witness this art that can kill me so easily. Ke ke ke ke ke!"

The man stared at Clark in amazement: How could a madman like him disregard his life so carelessly?

Clark advanced and entered the empty estate grounds.

There was a hut on the right, a hut on the left, and the main house resembled a palace in the center.

Clark went to the left hut because he sensed a familiar cold demonic Qi.

Clark approached, but suddenly spun around madly, adopting a combat stance.

Because the woman had managed to walk behind him without him sensing it. Clark angrily demanded:

• "How did you appear behind me like that?"

Her body was completely bandaged, but strangely her hand was frozen as if the nerves had died.

The woman replied:

• "You'd better leave and sleep in the outer huts."

Clark thought to himself:

• "I need to pretend to be weak and seduce her. She's definitely Chu Chenqi."

• "But my lady, I'm weak, and despite my weakness I came here to rest because the people there threatened me with bullying."

• "As you can see, they're numerous and I have no strength to oppose them."

Chu Chenqi replied:

• "Very well then, you may sleep in the opposite hut. I won't stop you, but never come out at night no matter what happens."

• "Why?"

• "Just don't ask questions. Stay in your place and don't cause any disturbance."

Chu Chenqi turned to leave, but Clark grabbed her shoulder and asked:

• "At least, my lady, what's your name? I expect your name would be Moon or something similar."

• "Because my mother once told me that a woman's beauty can be recognized by her eyes."

• "My name is Cheng Haiya, and your mother lied to you - I'm ugly."

Clark laughed inwardly:

• "Good! I've gotten closer to her, but this isn't enough."

• "I'll get closer until she trusts me, then I'll kill her and take all the Buddhist Elixir for myself!"

• "Fwa hahahahahaha! Kekekekeke!"

Clark went to the hut, but waiting until night was boring. So, to get closer to Chu Chenqi,

he played a cunning trick.

Half an hour later:

• "I won't allow you to insult Sister Chenq Haiya!"

A strange man replied:

• "Shut up, you and that cursed whore!!!!"

To be continued...

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