Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”Sister, do we really have to do this?”

Within the Sword Casting Sect’s residence, Fang Aohan hesitated.

But Fang Yun sneered. ”Brother, I know women better than you do. Once you’ve completely conquered her, won’t you be able to have your way with her? Or do you want to miss this chance and let someone else beat you to it?”

”You saw what happened today. Besides, I’ve already sent someone to invite Yang Ziling. Whether you go through with it or not is entirely up to you.”

With that, Fang Yun said no more and walked out of Fang Aohan’s room.

She knew her brother well.

He was deeply cunning, but sometimes, he was timid and lacked resolve.

If she gave him a push, he would act.

’Once Yang Ziling becomes part of my Fang Family, let’s see how she’ll compete with me then!’

Fang Yun laughed smugly.

’I’m really killing two birds with one stone,’ she thought.

’As long as Brother takes down Yang Ziling, won’t that junior brother of hers who appeared out of nowhere be mine?’

’Come to think of it, that young man is truly handsome, and his strength is extraordinary. Even Xuan Tianzhan was no match for him. And he has a mysterious master... The man for me, Fang Yun, should be exactly that outstanding.’

The more she thought about it, the more triumphant she felt.

Returning to her room, she took out all her clothes.

She also took out all of her jewelry and accessories.

She laid everything out.

’Tomorrow, I will make sure everyone sees just how charming I, Fang Yun, am. When the time comes, I’m not afraid that boy won’t take the bait.’

But while she was contemplating how to capture Yang Xiao’s heart at the Nine Sects Grand Competition tomorrow, Fang Aohan was also making preparations.

The food and wine on the table had been prepared by his sister.

Something had been added to them.

But he felt it wasn’t enough.

’Yun’er is right. Judging from today’s situation, the relationship between Yang Ziling and that pretty boy is far from simple. As they say, he who strikes first has the upper hand. Since I’m going to do it, I might as well be thorough.’

Thinking of this, he took out an exquisite Incense Burner from his Storage Ring.

’With this, Yang Ziling can forget about escaping my grasp.’

Fang Aohan began to laugh, a very smug laugh.

This Incense Burner was his secret weapon. When it came to dealing with women, it was unfailingly effective.

He had never once failed.

Soon, Yang Ziling arrived at the Sword Casting Sect’s residence and entered Fang Aohan’s room.

Seeing that Fang Aohan was the only one inside and that it was his bedroom, she instinctively became alert and wanted to leave.

But Fang Aohan stopped her with a smile.

”Are you worried about me, Ziling?”

Looking at the gentle, harmless smile on the man’s face, Yang Ziling frowned but eventually sat down.

”Actually, I’m here this time on behalf of my Fang Family to discuss the matter of the Zeng and Huaa Families with you, Ziling. After I returned, my sister and I persuaded my father, and he has already agreed to help you convince the Zeng and Huaa Families. It’s just that there are some details I need to discuss with you.”

At this, Fang Aohan broke into a smile. ”But you can rest assured, Ziling. I won’t make things difficult for you.”

His words put Yang Ziling slightly at ease.

”Then I must really thank Uncle Fang.”

’I’ve known the Fang siblings for a long time; our families could even be considered old friends,’ she thought. ’They probably wouldn’t do anything to me.’

’Besides, the Sword Casting Sect is a vassal of the Pure Yang Sword Sect. As the True Inheritor Senior Sister, my status is a bit higher than Fang Aohan’s.’

’He shouldn’t dare to offend me.’

’Even if he makes some unreasonable demands regarding the matter with the two senior brothers from the Zeng and Huaa families, I can just refuse.’

’There’s no harm in just listening.’

”Let’s eat first. We can talk while we eat. I trust you’ll grant me this small courtesy, Ziling?”

Since Fang Aohan had said so, Yang Ziling had no choice but to eat a little. After all, she hadn’t had a chance to eat anything all evening.

She was a bit hungry.

So she casually ate a few bites.

The faint fragrance in the room was quite pleasant, making one feel refreshed and invigorated.

Gradually, Yang Ziling began to relax.

”This is an incense made from the Celestial Fragrance Snake Fruit I brought back from the south. It’s good for calming the mind and invigorating one’s energy, isn’t it?”

A trace of smugness flashed in Fang Aohan’s eyes.

Yang Ziling nodded slightly.

”It is indeed quite nice.”

After saying that, she got straight to the point. ”You said Uncle Fang agreed to step in and persuade the two senior brothers from the Zeng and Huaa families. What are the conditions?”

”Well, there are some, of course...”

Fang Aohan mulled it over for a moment, but then he started beating around the bush.

He only talked about trivial, irrelevant matters.

This left Yang Ziling feeling quite helpless.

But this matter was her weak spot.

No matter how bored she was, Yang Ziling could only endure it.

Listen to him ramble.

In her heart, however, her thoughts gradually drifted elsewhere.

To Yang Xiao, for example.

Yang Xiao’s appearance this time had been both a surprise and a delight. He had even taught her the Sword Dao, deepening her understanding of it by another level.

This filled Yang Ziling’s heart with both gratitude and a strange feeling.

She couldn’t quite figure out the relationship between them.

’Are we friends?’

’Master and disciple?’

’Or something else?’

She didn’t understand.

As she was lost in thought,

Yang Ziling suddenly felt that something was wrong.

She felt incredibly drowsy and exhausted, her entire body weak, as if she was about to fall into a deep sleep.

It was useless even when she tried to force herself to stay alert.

Realizing this,

Yang Ziling immediately tried to stand up to bid Fang Aohan farewell and leave.

But as soon as she stood, her body went limp.

She couldn’t muster any strength at all.

And seeing this,

Fang Aohan knew.

His drug was taking effect.

He began to laugh smugly.

He said nothing more.

He simply watched the weak and helpless Yang Ziling, her eyes dazed, as if she still didn’t understand what was happening.

’Just a little while longer, and she will be my, Fang Aohan’s, woman.’

Fang Aohan thought.

What he didn’t know, however, was that dozens of miles away, Yang Xiao was inspecting Xuan Tianzhan’s Storage Ring.

Suddenly, as if through a telepathic connection,

his Spiritual Power swept out in the direction of the Pure Yang Sword Sect.

With that one sweep,

aside from detecting two terrifying auras, he surprisingly didn’t find Yang Ziling’s.

’That foolish woman. The competition is tomorrow, yet she’s not resting in her room. Where did she go? Did she go practice her sword?’

Yang Xiao was slightly taken aback.

Yang Xiao’s feelings for Yang Ziling were also somewhat complicated.

At first, it was simple gratitude.

Later, he started to find her rather endearing.

She also seemed to have some talent for the Sword Dao, so he passed the Void Sword Manual on to her.

Unfortunately, her Innate Constitution was a bit lacking.

After that...

he wasn’t sure what else there was.

But just now, inside Xuan Tianzhan’s Storage Ring, he had seen a top-quality piece of Artifact Refining Material.

His first thought was to refine a Magical Artifact for her—one that had the potential to become a Spirit Weapon.

That was why, on a sudden impulse, he had used his Spiritual Power to scan for Yang Ziling.

But he hadn’t found her.

He didn’t think much of it and scanned the surroundings of the Pure Yang Sword Sect again.

Finally, his scan reached the Sword Casting Sect, which was closest to the Pure Yang Sword Sect.

With that one sweep,

Yang Xiao’s expression changed instantly.

”Using such methods on a woman... Good. Just great!”

He spat out the words through gritted teeth.

Before Lu Fangliang—who had been roped into being his personal laborer to build a house—could react,

Yang Xiao’s figure vanished.

This time, he was going to show these bastards,

just what kind of temper he, Yang Xiao, had!

They dared to touch a woman he, Yang Xiao, cared for!

That was a death wish!

(PS: Chapter 3 is here. Thank you to ??, Wuxin Bingren, Su Shi Jingnian Yi Shi Shuli, Ning Fu Tianxia Bu Fu Qing, Cidaoqing, and others for your rewards. Thank you all for your support.)