Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

After a moment of thought, Yi Chen still took the jade dagger.

Qing Yunzi made sense.

Although his junior brother's cultivation level is not bad and is advancing rapidly, a genius who has not grown up is ultimately useless.

With the jade dagger in his possession, it would be perfect to cut off the thoughts of those jackals outside.

"Alright, junior brother, what about Qing Feng and Ming Yue? Have they awakened their spiritual senses?" Yi Chen changed the subject, turning the conversation toward his two adorable but silly junior brothers.

"Not yet, they're still one step away. Who knows when they will break through that last barrier. Qing Feng even broke his front leg recently."

"Broke his leg? What happened?" Yi Chen's gaze turned icy.

"It's all thanks to the precedent you set, senior brother. Qing Feng imitated you and jumped from a height towards Falling Dragon Pool, stating that he wanted to follow in your footsteps and practice diligently. However, he broke his leg right then and there."

"If it weren't for that clever boy secretly calling Ming Yue to wait for him below, and Ming Yue loudly calling for help afterward, I wouldn't have arrived in time to fish him out," Qing Yunzi said somberly.

Yi Chen: "..."

"Enough about that, junior brother, let me show you the gift your senior brother has brought you."

Yi Chen smiled as he handed a storage ring to Qing Yunzi and explained how to use it.

For a moment, Qing Yunzi was stunned by the banknotes inside the storage ring.

"Four hundred thousand taels, senior brother, you didn't go robbing people, did you?" Qing Yunzi looked at him with a strange expression.

Yi Chen immediately thumped Qing Yunzi on the head: "Junior brother, I think it's time your senior brother tested your cultivation."

"Let me tell you, robbers are always destitute. This money is all earned by your senior brother through legitimate means."

"Robbing people can only get you so much. Think bigger. Someday, your senior brother will show you what it means to make money."

"Once my cultivation level advances further and I have some spare time, our Hidden Dragon Temple will also build a Star-picking Tower, set up a great formation, and join the ranks of the top sects in the world to establish a foundation for all eternity."

"Of course, we must eat our rice one bite at a time. For now, let's set a small goal, like destroying the Fire Worship Path and dominating Mingguang Prefecture!"

In an instant, Yi Chen's tone turned intensely cold, filled with murderous intent.

For the small Fire Worship Path to dare trample over his Hidden Dragon Temple was simply overlooking Taoist Yi Chengzi.

"Senior brother...."

"Leave this matter to me; don't worry about it."

"By the way, there are also two Moon Concealment Pills in the storage ring I gave you, which can increase the chances of enlightenment. They're high-quality goods from the Stop Killing Sword Hut. Find a chance to administer them to Qing Feng and Ming Yue."

"It's late; you should go back. I'll handle the Fire Worship Path issue. Do well in your practice. If you continue like this, even Little Miao will be a match for you." Yi Chen said with a smirk as he playfully tousled Qing Yunzi's hair, messing up his hairpin.

Miao Zi instantly sprung from the ground to Yi Chen's shoulder, licked her paw, and cast a provocative glance at Qing Yunzi.

All of a sudden, Qing Yunzi's pupils sharply contracted. The self-satisfaction he felt from breaking through to the Qi Refinement Realm in just a few months completely dissipated.

It was one thing to be unable to defeat his senior brother, but if he couldn't even beat his senior brother's spiritual beast, that was too much.

He, Qing Yunzi, was determined to forever suppress Little Miao.

...

...

The night was cool as water.

Upon returning to his room, Yi Chen opened the window and looked at the full moon in the sky, falling into contemplation about the mysteries brought forth by the jade dagger.

The renowned expert in practical combat, Mr. Hua Qiang once said, when you doubt whether a melon is ripe, in your heart, it's already unripe.

This was exactly Yi Chen's state of mind; he truly couldn't believe it was a coincidence.

"The Fire Worship Path is merely a minor irritation, but the Yan Family, what kind of contingency have you laid out?"

After guessing and coming up with no answer, Yi Chen simply stopped thinking about it.

He would just have to meet force with force and counter whatever comes his way.

Now that he had returned to Hidden Dragon Temple, he decided to give himself a break tonight.

After throwing himself onto the bed, Yi Chen quickly fell into a deep sleep.

The following day.

At the break of dawn, the path of the sun was immensely bright.

Facing the sunlight, eight people on eight cranes flew in from the horizon.
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Huo Jizi looked at today's deserted construction site around Hidden Dragon Temple and couldn't help revealing a smug smile.

This was the consequence of not cooperating with his Fire Worship Path.

Seeing the fearful and respectful gazes of others on the ground, Huo Jizi felt extremely pleased with himself.

Isn't the purpose of cultivating to be above others?

"Qing Yunzi, come out and receive me swiftly!"

"If your lord has to come personally, your Hidden Dragon Temple will really be asking for trouble," Huo Jizi announced with a laugh, full of scorn, looking at the temple before him.

If it weren't for the young master's orders not to resort to drastic measures against the squinting Daoist of Hidden Dragon Temple unless absolutely necessary, he would have already taken the jade dagger yesterday.

No sooner had these words been uttered than the laughter of Huo Nizi, Huo Taizi, Huo Meizi, and others behind him burst forth, unrestrained.

However, their laughter soon came to an abrupt halt.

One by one, they looked as if they were chickens being choked, turning red in the face.

In the morning light, a robust Daoist walked out of the temple toward the light, with Lin Zhengyi and Chief Zhang following behind.

"You are... Daoist friend, everything is a misunderstanding. Now that Taoist Yi Chengzi has returned, we shall take our leave," Huo Jizi said in panic, as a cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"So you think you can come and go as you please? Is Hidden Dragon Temple a place of leisure to you?"

"Life is so fragile, like the morning dew, disappearing at the dawn." A sigh emerged from the stout Daoist, as he beckoned a wildflower with dew glistening on it.