Chapter 100

Fang Ling quickly manipulated the seals in his hand, and beams of green light, like lightning, struck the Yin Soul Banner. As the light entered, the ghost head in the center of the Yin Soul Banner gradually calmed down. At a glance, the central ghost head seemed no different from the others, but Fang Ling deeply realized that this Yin Soul Banner was not simple. He had thought he had already refined this Yin Soul Banner, but it seemed he was too optimistic. The trembling of the Yin Soul Banner just now should have been due to someone using a secret technique. If that was the case, the person might have already discovered the location of the Yin Soul Banner.

Qu Laoer is dead, so who activated the restriction on the Yin Soul Banner? Could it be that the Yin Soul Banner was not originally Qu Laoer's magical tool? Just as Fang Ling was puzzled, in a courtyard in Qudu City, the Left Envoy, dressed in black, opened her eyes from her meditation. She stepped out of the room and said to a middle-aged man standing outside, "What is the location three miles to the west?"

"That is Qingfu Palace!" The middle-aged man, clearly familiar with Qudu City, said, but his face stiffened as he continued, "Left Envoy, Qingfu Palace is the place where the National Guardian cultivates."

The Left Envoy's face was hidden in the blackness, and no one could see her expression. She said with disdain, "A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator dares to call himself a true person? How presumptuous!" As she spoke, her gaze fell on five men standing at a distance, their faces cold. These five men seemed completely unaware of her gaze and stood like iron spears.

"Tonight, we will enter Qingfu Palace and show no mercy!" The woman's voice was cold and stern, and a killing aura rose to the sky.

The one who said they would enter Qingfu Palace at night was not just this woman. In a large courtyard that occupied a whole street, one mile to the east of Qingfu Palace, the heads of the Dong family stood respectfully in a spacious room. They all stood properly, their eyes filled with respect for a woman who looked to be in her thirties. This woman had an ordinary face, thin lips, and gave an impression of being unkind.

"Third Sister, Fang Ling clearly knows that our Dong family is your relative. Yet he showed no mercy when he attacked, not only destroying Jin Tong's arm but also killing one of our nephews. Now he has killed Jiancheng. If we let him continue like this, what will happen to our Dong family in the future?" An old man in his fifties spoke with a hint of tears in his voice. The others also knelt down, saying in unison, "Please, Third Sister, take charge!"

"A Foundation Establishment cultivator dares to bully our Dong family like this, it is truly despicable!" The woman slapped the table hard and then waved her sleeve. "You are all men, why are you crying like this?" Among the Dong family members, there were cultivators at the Seventh Layer of Qi Condensation and above. When the woman waved her sleeve, they all involuntarily stood up.

"I will go to Qingfu Palace tonight and teach that boy a lesson, so he knows that I, Dong Qingyu, am not someone to be trifled with." As she spoke, a fierce killing intent appeared in her eyes.

"Senior Sister, wait a moment." A lazy voice came from beside her. It was a young man in his twenties, with a rather handsome face, but he gave an impression of being frivolous. However, his cultivation was at the Initial Qi Condensation stage, the same as Fang Ling.

Dong Qingyu could scold and train the Dong family's descendants, but she smiled at this young man. "Junior Brother Wang, do you think I can't teach that guy a lesson?"

"Of course not, Senior Sister. Your pair of jade rings is a rare match even in our Spring Rain Valley, let alone a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the True Dao Sect. The reason I stopped you is that it's inappropriate to attack the National Guardian's residence like this."

Junior Brother Wang took a sip of tea and said, "Although the position of National Guardian is not a significant one, it is the face of the five major sects in the Lu Kingdom. When the position was established, there was a joint decree that Foundation Establishment disciples from each sect must not attack the National Guardian."

Dong Qingyu's expression changed, and she also remembered this decree. Although the disciples of Spring Rain Valley could look down on the disciples of the True Dao Sect, she dared not defy the decree of the five major sects.

"Can we just let that boy bully our Dong family like this?" Dong Qingyu's voice was filled with deep resentment.

"Senior Sister, how can we ignore this matter?" Junior Brother Wang glanced at the Dong family members and then stopped speaking. Seeing this, Dong Qingyu waved her hand, and they all left. After the door closed, Junior Brother Wang said, "Senior Sister, I obtained a secret technique called the Spirit Control Technique during my travels in the Southern Wasteland."

"Once a cultivator is controlled by the Spirit Control Technique, no matter how powerful they are, they will be unable to live or die. Tonight, we will go to Qingfu Palace and subdue Fang Ling. Not only will this give you a chance to vent your anger, but it will also bring us a significant benefit."

Dong Qingyu's heart stirred. She knew the benefits of the position of National Guardian. However, if Fang Ling reported to the senior members of the sect, it could backfire.

Seeing Dong Qingyu hesitate, Junior Brother Wang continued, "Ten years as the National Guardian will earn at least two thousand medium-grade spirit stones. With these two thousand medium-grade spirit stones, whether it's buying spirit medicines to break through to the Golden Core stage or refining magical tools, it will greatly benefit both of us. Don't you think so?"

"Moreover, my Spirit Control Technique not only controls life and death but also makes the person unable to live or die, even the most resolute person will obediently follow once they are controlled."

"We can give him a hope. I believe that Junior Brother Fang is a smart person and will agree to give us the ten years' benefits. After the ten-year term as the National Guardian ends, we can find a secluded place..."

Dong Qingyu's face showed a smile, but she immediately had a thought that she would have to be wary of Junior Brother Wang in the future, as he seemed even more ruthless than she was.

"Junior Brother is right. Tonight, we will go to Qingfu Palace and find Junior Brother Fang."

Seeing Dong Qingyu agree, Junior Brother Wang felt a weight lifted from his heart. He laughed and said, "Senior Sister Dong, I believe that after tonight, Junior Brother Fang will deeply regret offending the Dong family and you!"

Night fell quickly. Fang Ling studied the Yin Soul Banner in his meditation room but gained nothing. Feeling a bit frustrated, he realized that being anxious wouldn't help, so he left the meditation room.

Qingfu Palace was now lit up with lights. Seeing Fang Ling come out, the palace maids bowed to the National Guardian one after another.

Fang Ling nodded casually and walked to his bedroom. He had only stayed in this bedroom once when he moved in. Now, the bedroom was lit, and two women were whispering to each other.

"Little Lian, no wonder so many people want to eat you up when they see you. Look at this petite figure, truly pitiful!" As Qingyi County Lady spoke, she pinched Cheng Xiaolian's waist and laughed, "Little girl, give the young master a smile." Cheng Xiaolian raised an eyebrow but then smiled gently, "Hello, Qingyi County Lord."

"That's not right, you should sternly say, 'Qingyi County Lord, please be respectful!'" Qingyi County Lady lost interest and said with a hint of dissatisfaction.

Cheng Xiaolian smiled and was about to speak when she heard someone clap. "That's a good point. Come, come, let's practice together." As he spoke, the door was pushed open, and Fang Ling walked in with a smile.

Seeing Fang Ling, Qingyi County Lady was like a mouse seeing a cat. She trembled and said, "W-What are you going to do? If you dare to come here, I will ask the king to punish you for disrespect!"

"Ha ha, that's exactly what I was going to ask you, County Lady. In the middle of the night, why did the two of you come to a man's room? Could it be that you admire my profound Daoist arts and came to offer yourselves?" As Fang Ling spoke, his eyes roamed over Qingyi County Lady, but then he shook his head. "Offering yourselves should have some self-awareness. I, the National Guardian, am a transcendent being and don't accept just any commoner."

Qingyi County Lady was about to explode. She really wanted to strangle this guy. Clearly, he had her brought to his room, yet he was making fun of her. How dare he call her a commoner! Just as she was about to jump up and argue with Fang Ling, Cheng Xiaolian pulled her hand and bowed lightly. "Since the National Guardian doesn't fancy us, we will take our leave!"

Fang Ling's gaze lingered on Cheng Xiaolian's face for a moment. Just as he was about to say something playful, his expression changed, and he suddenly waved his hand. "You may leave!"

Cheng Xiaolian and Qingyi County Lady exchanged a quick glance, both seeing a hint of reluctance in each other's eyes. They were always proud of themselves, but they never expected to be kicked out of a room.

People are strange. Just as they were about to say something angrily, Fang Ling coldly said, "Leave!"

The two women's faces turned red with embarrassment. They glanced at each other and stormed out of the room. After they left, Fang Ling's gaze turned cold as he looked into the void. When the figures were about a hundred paces away, he said in a deep voice, "Which Daoist brother has honored Qingfu Palace with your presence?"

"Are you Fang Ling?" A faint voice said, and a man and a woman floated out.