The Sun had just risen, shedding down faint golden light that illuminated the forest.
Qing Yun's expression was calm. It was impossible to tell if he was happy or angry. However, deep inside his eyes, there was anger and bitterness.
The elder was even more so.
His expression was weak and his hair was white. Like a candle in the wind, he could be extinguished at any moment. Especially when he thought of his own fate, despair appeared on his face.
The Ancient One, who was watching from the side, had a playful look on his face.
Ling Xian didn't react that way. With his current status and capabilities, he really couldn't be bothered to argue with Qing Yun. He called him here to settle the score. After that, they would have nothing to do with each other.
"Greetings, Your Excellency."
Qing Yun paid his respect. There was humiliation and bitterness.
Though this was a very normal greeting, don't forget, he and Ling Xian had a history of feud. To greet under these circumstances was no different than admitting defeat.
Therefore, why wouldn't he feel humiliated?
But he had no choice. No matter how angry he was, he had to swallow it down.
"Alright, save the pleasantries."
Ling Xian brandished his hand and glanced at Qing Yun, "You should know why I called you here."
"I know, to settle the score."
Qing Yun bitterly smiled, regretting why he didn't lower himself and invite Ling Xian to join his Tribe. He regretted even more that he made things difficult for the Ancient Fire Tribe.
Now, not only did he have to lower himself, but he also had to bleed.
"I brought this person here. If you want to kill him, I will not say a word."
Qing Yun glared at the elder, planning on sacrificing him to appease Ling Xian's anger.
This made the elder's body shake. There was hopelessness and helplessness.
He already knew that Qing Yun brought him here to avenge Ling Xian. Naturally, he didn't want to do this. But what could he do?
Ignoring the fact that Ling Xian defeated the strongest powerhouse of the Cang Yue Mountain, Qing Yun alone was not someone he could defend against.
Therefore, he closed his eyes as if he had accepted his fate and waited for death to come.
"I have no interest in killing." Ling Xian spoke softly and didn't even look at the elder. To him, the elder had already received his punishment. There was no need to hold on to it. That would only make him seem narrow-minded and narrow-minded.
After hearing his words, the old man fell into a state of ecstasy. At the same time, he was so ashamed that he could not show his face.
But on the contrary, Qing Yun's heart sank and he felt even more bitter.
Since Ling Xian wasn't going to punish the elder, then he was going to punish him. Therefore, he was a little nervous.
"The debt I want to settle is between you and me, or the Ancient Fire Tribe. It has nothing to do with this person."
Ling Xian glanced at Qing Yun and shifted his gaze to the Ancient One. "How long has the Ancient Fire Tribe been under the jurisdiction of the Qingshui Tribe?"
Hearing this, the Ancient One was startled, unsure of what Ling Xian meant. However, he didn't ask in detail. He thought for a moment and said, "It should be 34 years."
"In other words, he paid 34 years of offerings?" Ling Xian asked softly.
"That's right. Every year, I pay the same amount, and I don't miss a single spirit stone." The Ancient One nodded. He seemed to have realized something and could not help but feel excited.
"Did you hear it?"
Ling Xian looked at Qing Yun, "You understand now, right?"
"Yes, I understand."
Qing Yun's expression was bitter. "When I return, I will send someone to return the 34 years of offerings to the Ancient Fire Tribe."
"Thirty-four years is not enough." Ling Xian shook his head and made a statement that startled everyone.
"Multiply it by 10."
As soon as he finished speaking, the few of them were stunned.
Multiply what by 10?
34 … times 10?
Qing Yun's lungs were about to explode. Go to hell! I've seen greedy people, but I've never seen someone ask for so much!
Immediately, he exploded with a terrifying amount of Qi that shattered the void. Like a ferocious beast, he was violent and ferocious, shocking everyone in the area.
"You sure won't shed a tear until you see your coffin."
Ling Xian's expression turned cold. He raised his hand and slammed forward, easily destroying Qing Yun's Qi and slamming him into the ground.
Bang!
The ground cracked and Qing Yun spat out blood. Most of his teeth had been shattered.
Both the Ancient One and the old man were shaken to the core and were horrified.
Though the Ancient One had predicted this and had personally witnessed Ling Xian's capabilities, when he saw how Qing Yun was defeated by Ling Xian in one move, his heart was in turmoil.
That was Qing Yun, the famous Qing Yun of the Cang Yue Mountains. He couldn't even defend against one move. How could they not be shocked? But after thinking about it, they understood.
If even the strongest powerhouse of the Cang Yue Mountains couldn't defend against one move from Ling Xian, then what was Qing Yun?
"Ehem, ehem, dammit!"
Qing Yun continued to puke blood. There was humiliation, anger, but more than that, there was bitterness.
He finally understood that the gap between him and Ling Xian was far too wide. He didn't even have the right to resist.
"I suggest you behave yourself."
Ling Xian glared at Qing Yun, "340 portions of offerings. Not a single portion less. Or else you better watch out for your head."
Hearing this, Qing Yun was about to go insane. He was one of the leaders of the Cang Yue Mountains, who dared to speak to him in such a manner?
Yet Ling Xian dared and there was nothing he could do.
Even if he was enraged, he had to endure it!
"I will give you to the count of three to consider." Ling Xian's expression was emotionless as he uttered out one word.
"One."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qing Yun was terrified. He screamed, "I agree, I agree!"
Hearing this, the Ancient One looked at him with disdain. He didn't think that the leader of such a large tribe would be so cowardly.
However, the Elder expressed his understanding.
Ling Xian was far too terrifying. Those who were on his side naturally wouldn't have anything to fear. But if they were to stand against him, that kind of fear would definitely make them break down!
"Very good."
Ling Xian smiled in satisfaction, "At least you know your place."
Hearing this, Qing Yun could only smile bitterly.
He also felt that he was being too cowardly. But what could he do? Against a monster that could easily suppress him, who wouldn't be afraid?
"Go. You have three days to deliver the offerings. If you miss even one spiritual stone, I will make you pay with your blood." Ling Xian's expression was indifferent.
"Yes …"
Qing Yun sighed and struggled to stand up. Then, with the Elder's help, he flew towards the Qing Shui Tribe.
Seeing this, the Ancient One laughed heartily. "How satisfying. How satisfying."
"Indeed." Ling Xian smiled faintly. The anger in his heart had completely dissipated.
"Thank you, Elder. If it weren't for you, the Ancient Fire Tribe wouldn't be where it is today." The Ancient One was full of gratitude.
"There is no need to thank me."
Ling Xian waved his hand. "It's been three days. How are the people who took the Dan of Breakthrough?"
"Very well. Two of them have broken through to the Dao Choosing Realm. The rest are almost there."
The Ancient One was beaming. "I have calculated. It won't be long before the Ancient Fire Tribe will have ten cultivators of the Dao Choosing Realm!"
"Not bad."
Ling Xian was satisfied. "Ten cultivators of the Dao Choosing Realm, plus the Clan Leader and Elders of the Fire Tribe, are more than enough to protect the Ancient Fire Tribe."
Then, he looked at the Ancient One. "Next, it is time for the Ancient Clan Leader to fulfill his promise."
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