Chapter 57

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“Bang...”

Rong Kaijie angrily threw the teacup to the ground, scalding tea splashing everywhere, leaving an ugly and unsightly stain on the expensive antelope carpet.

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The surrounding servants were as silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to approach and disturb this enraged young master, for fear of suffering the consequences.

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Suddenly, the door was gently pushed open, and a middle-aged woman of noble and elegant demeanor slowly walked in.

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Rong Kaijie's eyes immediately lit up, and he quickly stepped forward, saying, "Aunt, you're back."

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The middle-aged woman's gaze was as gentle as water, and she smiled slightly, "Kaijie, what has made you so angry?"

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Rong Kaijie's expression changed slightly. He glanced around and coldly snorted, "Get out."

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"Yes." The servants, as if granted a reprieve, fled from the room like they were escaping for their lives.

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The middle-aged woman's smile gradually faded, and she said solemnly, "Kaijie, I suddenly heard the news of Xin'er's misfortune at home. What happened? Is there someone in the Rong family so bold as to dare to act against us? Is it the main branch planning to move against us?"

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Rong Kaijie shook his head slightly, "Aunt, this time, it wasn't the main branch." He paused and continued, "A Spirit Gatherer has appeared in the family. This person had a conflict with my second brother and harbored a grudge. My second brother challenged him to settle their grievances. However, on the arena, this person suddenly attacked, and my second brother, caught off guard, died as a result." A trace of sorrow flashed across his face, "Father and I wanted to avenge my second brother, but..."

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The middle-aged woman's face darkened, and she said angrily, "Don't mention that useless thing, my brother. Humph, he's just a lump of mud that can't be propped up. If he had been more ambitious, with the resources provided by Father and my husband's family, he would have long entered the innate realm. How could he still be lingering at the warrior stage?"

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A trace of embarrassment flashed across Rong Kaijie's face. Although he deeply agreed with this statement in his heart, he could not admit it publicly.

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The middle-aged woman said solemnly, "The appearance of a Spirit Gatherer in the family is actually a good thing. Alas, why didn't you try to win him over instead of making him an enemy?"

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A bitter smile appeared on Rong Kaijie's face. When he and his father had a conflict with Rong Kaixuan, they did not know his background. Who would have thought that a father and son with no reputation in the market would have such a significant background? However, every time he thought of Wang Xiaoxiao's overly concerned attitude towards Rong Kaixuan, his heart was filled with jealousy. Even without such a conflict, he would never have let him off.

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"Aunt, what should we do now? Should we reconcile with him?" He lowered his head, asking insincerely.

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"Humph." The middle-aged woman sneered, "If he hadn't killed Xin'er, I wouldn't mind trying to win him over and use him for your benefit. But now..." Her eyes flashed with a fierce and venomous look, "I don't care about his status or background. Since he killed Xin'er, he must die."

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Rong Kaijie was overjoyed in his heart, but his face showed a hint of hesitation, "Aunt, he is the only Spirit Gatherer in the family, after all."

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The middle-aged woman said coldly, "I have no children. You and Xin'er are my sons. Humph, if someone kills my son, do you think they can still live?" She glanced around, "However, it's not easy to act within the Rong family. Keep an eye on him and see when he will leave the family."

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Rong Kaijie quickly replied, "Aunt, I heard that his elder brother was injured by poison, so he will soon leave home..." He paused, "According to the information from the spies we placed in his home, his entire family should set out for the Tianlang Mountains within a month."

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"Oh, the entire family?" The middle-aged woman sneered, "Although the timing is not right to eliminate them all, dealing with one person is still manageable."

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Rong Kaijie lowered his head, and a fierce light flashed in his eyes. This aunt had shown extraordinary talent in cultivation from a young age and was highly regarded by Grandfather, who was in seclusion, seeking a breakthrough.

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After growing up, she married into a powerful family and held considerable power within that family.

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With her planning and acting, Rong Kaixuan was doomed to die.

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In the quiet and peaceful scripture hall, Rong Kaixuan took down a talisman book with satisfaction.

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This was a first-grade upper-level fire talisman book.

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Explosive Fireball.

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Although it was only a first-grade spell, many people believed that its power was not inferior to most second-grade lower-level spells.

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The Explosive Fireball condensed powerful fire energy. Once it hit the enemy, it would instantly explode. More terrifyingly, this spell also contained a strong fire poison. If the fire poison entered the body, it could even cause spontaneous combustion.

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After reading it, Rong Kaixuan closed his eyes and connected his mind with the shadow in the sphere.

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In the next moment, he immediately sensed the fire elemental spirit in a distant place.

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The spirit, after receiving the spell transmitted by Rong Kaixuan, seemed to be slightly stunned. Then, it extended a hand, and a light point appeared on its fingertip. The light point flickered and formed a sphere, which shot toward a small tree.

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From the outside, the Explosive Fireball looked no different from a fire elemental sphere.

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Even a powerful spirit user would find it hard to distinguish between the two in an instant. However, the power of the two was vastly different.

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"Bang..."

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The fireball hit the small tree, and after a slight shake, the tree collapsed.

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On the wound, there was a charred mark. This was due to the intense fire energy that instantly burst, burning the tree.

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Moreover, within the black mark, there were faint red-black streaks.

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This was the fire poison, an extremely harmful toxin.

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The spirit nodded in satisfaction. Although the experiment on plants could not fully demonstrate the power of the fire poison, the power of the Explosive Fireball alone was enough to make him secretly rejoice.

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The power of a first-grade upper-level spell was indeed not comparable to a lower-level one.

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His divine consciousness returned, and Rong Kaixuan rested for half an hour before getting up and taking out the second talisman book to read.

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At this time, within the sphere in his forehead, there was a spirit space.

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According to his original plan, he wanted to choose a new major system to cultivate. However, thinking of the poison still on his elder brother's face, he felt an urgent desire to enter the mountains immediately.

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Therefore, he tried to increase his strength as quickly as possible.

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Compared to starting a new major system from scratch, it was more practical to improve his skills in the five elements and master more first-grade upper-level spells.

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Thus, in the following days, he read three first-grade upper-level spell talisman books every day and soon finished reading all the first-grade upper-level spells of the five elements.

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This was the second time he had done such a thing.

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However, unlike the first time, no one would mock him this time.

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In the quiet room, even if someone glanced at him, their eyes would be filled with envy and jealousy.

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Being able to easily master and skillfully cast spells was a sign of extraordinary talent, which not everyone could achieve.

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Earthquake Spell.

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Wood Vine Spell.

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Suffocation Spell.

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Gold Splitting Spell...

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After half a month, Rong Kaixuan had finished reading all the first-grade upper-level spells of the five elements in the bookshelf.

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The five spirit spell users in distant places had greatly increased in strength, and their survival skills in the mountains had improved significantly. They all moved deeper into the mountains.

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For spirits, they must grow through constant battles. Having a powerful and evenly matched enemy as a sparring partner was the most enjoyable thing for them.

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If a normal person were always in such a state, they would surely not last long.

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However, these spirits were different. Each of them had an immortal body. As long as they were not completely destroyed on the spot, they could absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to slowly recover.

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Moreover, even if they encountered an enemy they could not resist and were completely destroyed, Rong Kaixuan could always summon them back.

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Therefore, the spirits fully demonstrated their fearless and ruthless nature and advantages.

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After learning these spells, Rong Kaixuan did not continue to study other spells but left the scripture hall.

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Learning is endless, and now that the three-month period was approaching, he needed to make some arrangements.

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Just as he returned to the mansion, a servant reported that Ye Jianhao, the steward of Donghua Treasure Hall, had come to visit.

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Rong Kaixuan hurried to the hall, where Ye Jianhao was chatting happily with Rong Yihan and Rong Kaihua.

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He greeted them with surprise, "Brother Ye, you're finally here."

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Ye Jianhao laughed and stood up, "Brother, I prepared some things, so I came a bit late."

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Rong Yihan smiled, "Kaijian, treat Brother Ye well on my behalf."

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"Yes."

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Rong Yihan and his son turned to leave. Because Ye Jianhao had saved Rong Kaihua's life, the entire family was extremely grateful to him.

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Rong Kaixuan led Ye Jianhao to his room and said with a smile, "Brother Ye, I invited you here to sell some talismans." He paused, "I have some matters to attend to and cannot go to Gan'gan City myself, so please bear with me."

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Ye Jianhao waved his hand, "I know you want to enter the mountains to find the five-colored cinnabar. Hehe, this is a top priority, and other trivial matters naturally take a back seat."

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Rong Kaixuan was surprised, "Brother Ye, how did you know?"

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Ye Jianhao smiled, "Wasn't it the servants who spread the news? Hehe, your brotherly bond is so strong that many people envy you."

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Rong Kaixuan blinked a few times. For some reason, a sense of unease welled up in his heart.

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This news spreading widely might not be a good thing.

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A look of anticipation flashed in Ye Jianhao's eyes, "Brother, how many talismans have you prepared for me this time?"

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Rong Kaixuan smiled, putting aside his worries, and took out a box he had prepared in advance, "Brother, all the talismans I prepared are in here."

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Ye Jianhao looked at him deeply and impatiently opened the box.

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Instantly, a powerful and terrifying aura rushed out, and the immense pressure almost made it hard to breathe.

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