Chapter 568: Quite Disheveled

A master of condensed energy…

From the aura emanating from this man, Xiao Dao and the others faintly sensed that his strength had undoubtedly surpassed the realm of condensed qi, reaching at least the level of a condensed energy expert.

Such a powerhouse was far beyond what the current Shadow Sect could resist. Facing the man’s deep gaze, Xiao Dao already felt a sense of retreat. After all, these were the elites of the Shadow Sect, and even the young master’s woman was among them. He dared not take any risks.

“Old Luan, the price for my intervention is quite high. I hope you can satisfy me. Of course, if I’m satisfied, taking out a few people for you won’t be a problem!”

Facing the aura emanating from Xiao Dao and the others, Nangong Qianliu merely sneered. Dealing with internal energy experts at the condensed qi level, he didn’t even need to exert thirty percent of his strength. That was his capital!

“As long as you can kill that little bastard leading the Shadow Sect, I, Luan, will definitely offer you ten beautiful virgins for your enjoyment. Moreover, if the Yuan Gang can be preserved, thirty percent of its future profits will be under your name!”

The old man referred to as Old Luan was the one who had clashed with Wang Wei. It seemed he hadn’t gained any advantage, as evidenced by the way he clutched his chest while speaking, clearly injured…

After all, Wang Wei had been in the condensed qi realm for a long time, even breaking into the mid-stage. Such strength was formidable, and Wang Wei, being from the hidden Wang family, naturally knew some ancient martial arts secrets.

“Thirty percent? Old Luan, you’re not being sincere. Are you treating me like a beggar?” A hint of disdain flashed in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes as he smiled.

“Then forty percent! The Luan family only has the Yuan Gang as its source of income. Forty percent is the limit. I hope Nephew Nangong can understand!”

The Luan family patriarch felt a pang of pain, but he had no choice but to agree. Although he called Nangong Qianliu “nephew,” the man had no real ties to the Luan family. At most, they were in a cooperative relationship.

This Nangong Qianliu was a lecher, changing women almost daily, and the Yuan Gang happened to satisfy his needs. So, he stayed, only intervening when the Luan family needed help, but each time he demanded exorbitant prices.

“Deal, forty percent it is!”

Nangong Qianliu nodded with satisfaction, his gaze returning to the many experts of the Shadow Sect. This time, he didn’t look at Xiao Dao but focused on the alluring figures of Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan, a lecherous glint in his eyes…

Seeing this, the Luan family patriarch sneered inwardly. This guy would surely die on a woman’s belly someday, unable to control himself at the sight of beauty.

“After I deal with the necessary people, leave these two women for me. I’m very interested in them. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such beautiful women—they’re truly exceptional!”

Licking his upper lip, Nangong Qianliu swallowed hard. He had played with countless women, but none as stunning as these. Seeing Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan stirred something in him.

“That depends on whether you have the strength!”

Xiao Dao’s face turned cold. This fool dared to covet the young master’s woman—how could he tolerate it? With a cold snort, Xiao Dao, Tianyi, Wang Wei, and Qinglong charged forward, surrounding Nangong Qianliu…

“Qinglong, I didn’t expect you to have also entered the condensed qi realm. That’s quite surprising. But do you really think you’re a match for me?”

Ignoring the other three, Nangong Qianliu looked at Qinglong, his smile brimming with arrogance. After a minor clash before, he had left a scar on Qinglong’s face, showing his unreasonable nature. With his strength, he could do as he pleased.

“I will avenge the scar, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon. I admit you’re strong. Back then, I didn’t even have a chance to resist before I was defeated. But now, I’m not afraid of you!”

Qinglong gritted his teeth. Usually, he was cold and aloof, but seeing his enemy, how could he remain calm?

“Since you’re so confident, then… I’ll make it worse for you!”

Nangong Qianliu had already reached the mid-stage of condensed energy, just a step away from the peak. Such strength was formidable in the secular world, comparable to the top young experts of hidden families.

In a flash, Nangong Qianliu disappeared from the encirclement of the four, his speed so fast that Xiao Dao and the others’ pupils contracted sharply. While their speed had increased significantly in the condensed qi realm, it was nothing compared to this man’s terrifying pace.

Bang…

The first sound rang out, and before anyone could react, Tianyi’s body was already slammed to the ground. He felt a warmth in his throat, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

With just one strike, a condensed qi expert was severely injured. The Shadow Sect members gasped in shock. What kind of terrifying strength did this man possess? Even if Tianyi had been caught off guard, this was too humiliating.

“Tianyi, are you okay?”

Wang Wei frowned, somewhat surprised. Tianyi’s strength was only slightly weaker than his among the four, yet he couldn’t even withstand a single strike from Nangong Qianliu. This man was no ordinary terror.

“I’m not dead yet, just some internal injuries. I didn’t expect a condensed energy expert to resort to sneak attacks!”

Tianyi’s expression shifted, his lips curling. Now, he couldn’t even fight back, as that single strike had nearly dispersed his internal energy, leaving him unable to exert any strength.

“I don’t need to sneak attack to kill you. I just wanted to play with you!”

In the next second, Nangong Qianliu reappeared, this time in front of Xiao Dao. Transforming his palm into a fist, he struck Xiao Dao’s chest, forcing him back several steps despite his guard.

The other three reacted quickly, knowing they couldn’t be picked off one by one. But soon, Xiao Dao and the others realized they couldn’t harm this man…

While Xiao Dao and the others were in a sorry state, the other internal energy experts of the Shadow Sect didn’t move. If everyone acted, the old dogs of the Luan family would surely seize the opportunity.

“Had enough fun…”

After more than ten minutes, Nangong Qianliu’s lips curled into a sinister smile, like a superior being looking down on ants. Yet, Xiao Dao and the others couldn’t touch him…

A master of condensed energy…

From the aura emanating from this man, Xiao Dao and the others faintly sensed that his strength had undoubtedly surpassed the realm of condensed qi, at least reaching the level of a condensed energy expert.

Such a powerhouse was far beyond what the current Dark Gate could resist. Facing the man’s profound gaze, Xiao Dao already felt a hint of retreat. After all, these were the elites of the Dark Gate, and even the young master’s woman was among them. He dared not take the risk.

“Old Luan, the price for my intervention is quite high. I hope you can satisfy me. Of course, if I’m satisfied, eliminating a few people for you won’t be a problem!”

Facing the aura emanating from Xiao Dao and the others, Nan Gong Qianliu merely sneered. Dealing with inner strength experts at the condensed qi level, he didn’t even need to exert thirty percent of his power. That was his confidence!

“As long as you can kill that little bastard leading the Dark Gate, I, Luan, will offer you ten beautiful virgins for your enjoyment. Moreover, if the Yuan Gang survives, thirty percent of its future profits will be under your name!”

The old man referred to as Old Luan was the one who had clashed with Wang Wei. It seemed he hadn’t gained any advantage, as he clutched his chest while speaking, clearly injured…

After all, Wang Wei had been in the condensed qi realm for a long time, even breaking into the mid-stage of condensed qi. Such strength was formidable, and Wang Wei, being from the hidden Wang family, naturally knew some ancient martial arts secrets.

“Thirty percent? Old Luan, you’re not being sincere. Are you treating me like a beggar?” Nan Gong Qianliu’s eyes flashed with disdain as he chuckled.

“Then forty percent! The Luan family only has the Yuan Gang as its source of income. Forty percent is the limit. I hope Nephew Nan Gong can understand!”

Old Luan felt a pang of pain, but he had no choice but to agree. Although he called Nan Gong Qianliu “nephew,” the man had no real ties to the Luan family. At most, they were in a cooperative relationship.

This Nan Gong Qianliu was a lecherous demon, changing women almost daily. The Yuan Gang happened to satisfy his needs, so he stayed. His role was to assist the Luan family when needed, but each time he demanded exorbitant prices.

“Deal, forty percent it is!”

Nan Gong Qianliu nodded with satisfaction, his gaze returning to the many experts of the Dark Gate. This time, he didn’t look at Xiao Dao but instead focused on the alluring figures of Dongfang Yanran and Tian Xuan, his eyes glinting with lust…

Seeing this, Old Luan sneered inwardly. This man would surely die on a woman’s belly someday, unable to control himself at the sight of beauty.

“After I deal with those who need to be dealt with, leave these two women for me. I’m very interested in them. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such beautiful women—they’re truly rare treasures!”

Licking his upper lip, Nan Gong Qianliu swallowed hard. He had played with countless women, but none as stunning as these. Seeing Dongfang Yanran and Tian Xuan, his heart stirred.

“That depends on whether you have the strength!”

Xiao Dao’s face turned cold. This fool dared to covet the young master’s woman—how could he tolerate it? With a cold snort, Xiao Dao, Tian Yi, Wang Wei, and Qing Long charged forward, surrounding Nan Gong Qianliu…

“Qing Long, I didn’t expect you to have reached the condensed qi realm. That’s quite surprising. But do you really think you’re a match for me?”

Ignoring the other three, Nan Gong Qianliu looked at Qing Long, his smile brimming with arrogance. After a minor conflict, he had left a scar on Qing Long’s face, showing his lack of reason. With his strength, he could do as he pleased.

“The scar you left will be avenged, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon. I admit you’re strong. Back then, I couldn’t even resist and was defeated. But now, I’m not afraid of you!”

Qing Long clenched his teeth. Usually, he was cold and composed, but seeing his enemy, how could he remain calm?

“Since you’re so confident, then… I’ll make it worse for you!”

Nan Gong Qianliu had already reached the mid-stage of condensed energy, just one step away from the peak. Such strength was formidable in the secular world, comparable to the top young talents of hidden families.

In a flash, Nan Gong Qianliu disappeared from the encirclement of the four. His speed was so fast that Xiao Dao and the others’ pupils contracted sharply. Although their speed had increased in the condensed qi realm, it was nothing compared to his.

Bang…

The first sound rang out, and before anyone could react, Tian Yi’s body was slammed to the ground. He felt a warmth in his throat, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

With just one strike, a condensed qi expert was severely injured. The Dark Gate members gasped in shock. What kind of terrifying strength did this man possess? Even if Tian Yi had been caught off guard, the result was still too humiliating.

“Tian Yi, are you okay?”

Wang Wei frowned, somewhat surprised. Tian Yi’s strength was only slightly weaker than his among the four, yet he couldn’t withstand a single strike from Nan Gong Qianliu. This man was truly terrifying.

“I’m not dead yet, just some internal injuries. I didn’t expect a condensed energy expert to resort to sneak attacks!”

Tian Yi’s expression shifted as he smirked. Now, he couldn’t even fight back. That single attack had nearly dispersed his inner energy, leaving him powerless.

“Killing you doesn’t require sneak attacks. I just wanted to play with you!”

In the next second, Nan Gong Qianliu reappeared, this time in front of Xiao Dao. Transforming his palm into a fist, he struck Xiao Dao’s chest. Even though Xiao Dao was prepared, he was forced back several steps.

The other three reacted and began to attack, knowing they couldn’t be picked off one by one. But soon, Xiao Dao and the others realized they couldn’t harm this man…

Although Xiao Dao and the others were in a sorry state, the other inner strength experts of the Dark Gate didn’t move. If everyone attacked, the Luan family’s old dogs would seize the opportunity.

“Had enough fun…”

After more than ten minutes, Nan Gong Qianliu’s lips curled into a sinister smile, like a superior being looking down on ants. Yet, Xiao Dao and the others couldn’t touch him…

Such an expert was absolutely beyond what the Dark Gate could currently resist. Thus, facing the man’s deep-set eyes, Xiao Dao had already begun to consider retreating. All the elites of the Dark Gate were here, along with the Young Master’s women; he dared not take any risks.

“Old Master Luan, the price for me to take action is quite high, I hope you can satisfy me. Of course, if I am satisfied, eliminating a few people won’t be a problem!”

A master of condensed force…

From the aura emanating from this man, Xiao Dao and the others faintly sensed that his strength far surpassed the realm of condensed qi, at least reaching the level of a condensed force expert.

Such a powerhouse was far beyond what the current Shadow Sect could resist. Facing the man’s deep gaze, Xiao Dao already felt a hint of retreat. This place was filled with the elite of the Shadow Sect, even including the young master’s woman. He dared not take any risks.

“Old Luan, the price for me to take action is quite high. I hope you can satisfy me. Of course, if I’m satisfied, taking out a few people for you won’t be a problem!”

Facing the aura emanating from Xiao Dao and the others, Nangong Qianliu merely sneered. Dealing with internal force experts at the condensed qi level, he didn’t even need to exert thirty percent of his strength. That was his capital!

“As long as you can kill this little bastard leading the Shadow Sect, I, Luan, will definitely offer you ten beautiful virgins for your enjoyment. Moreover, if the Yuan Gang can be preserved, one-third of its future profits will be under your name!”

The old man referred to as Old Luan was the one who had clashed with Wang Wei. It seemed he hadn’t gained any advantage, as evidenced by him clutching his chest while speaking—clearly injured…

After all, Wang Wei had long since stepped into the condensed qi realm, even breaking into the mid-stage. Such strength was formidable, and Wang Wei, being from the hidden Wang family, naturally knew some ancient martial arts secrets.

“One-third? Old Luan, you’re not being sincere at all. Are you treating me like a beggar?” A trace of disdain flashed in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes as he smiled.

“Then make it forty percent. The Luan family only has the Yuan Gang as its source of income. Forty percent is the limit. I hope Nephew Nangong can understand!”

Old Luan felt a pang of pain, but he had no choice but to agree to this guy’s demands. Although he called Nangong Qianliu “nephew,” this man had no real ties to the Luan family. At most, they could be considered collaborators.

This Nangong Qianliu was a lecherous demon, changing women almost daily. The Yuan Gang happened to satisfy his needs, so he stayed. His role was to assist the Luan family when needed, but every time, he would demand exorbitant prices.

“Deal, forty percent it is!”

Nangong Qianliu nodded with great satisfaction, his gaze returning to the many experts of the Shadow Sect. This time, he didn’t look at Xiao Dao but instead focused on the alluring figures of Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan, a lecherous glint in his eyes…

Seeing this, Old Luan sneered inwardly. This guy would surely die on a woman’s belly someday. He couldn’t control himself at the sight of beautiful women.

“After I deal with the necessary people, leave these two women for me. I’m very interested in them. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such beautiful women—they’re truly heavenly treasures!”

Licking his upper lip, Nangong Qianliu swallowed hard. He had played with countless women, but none as beautiful as these. Seeing Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan, his heart stirred.

“That depends on whether you have the strength for it!”

Xiao Dao’s face turned cold. This fool dared to covet the young master’s woman—how could he tolerate it? With a cold snort, Xiao Dao, Tianyi, Wang Wei, and Qinglong charged forward, surrounding Nangong Qianliu…

“Qinglong, I didn’t expect you to have stepped into the condensed qi realm as well. That surprises me. But do you really think you’re a match for me?”

Ignoring the other three, Nangong Qianliu looked at Qinglong, his smile brimming with arrogance. After a minor clash earlier, he had left a scar on Qinglong’s face, showing that he was unreasonable. With his strength, he could do whatever he wanted.

“The scar you gave me will be avenged, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon. I admit you’re strong. Back then, I didn’t even have a chance to resist before I was defeated. But now, I’m not afraid of you!”

Qinglong clenched his teeth. Usually, he was cold and aloof, but seeing his enemy, how could he remain calm?

“Since you’re so confident, then… I’ll make it even worse for you!”

Nangong Qianliu had already reached the mid-stage of condensed force, just one step away from the peak. Such strength was formidable in the secular world, comparable to the top young experts of hidden families.

With a flash, Nangong Qianliu disappeared from the encirclement of the four, his speed so fast that the pupils of Xiao Dao and the others contracted sharply. Although their speed had increased significantly in the condensed qi realm, it was nothing compared to this man’s terrifying swiftness.

Bang…

The first sound rang out abruptly. Before anyone could react, Tianyi’s body was already slammed heavily onto the ground. He felt a warmth in his throat, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

With just one strike, a condensed qi expert was severely injured. The Shadow Sect members gasped in shock. What kind of terrifying strength did this man possess? Even if Tianyi had been caught off guard, this was still too humiliating.

“Tianyi, are you okay?”

Wang Wei frowned, looking somewhat surprised. Tianyi’s strength was only slightly weaker than his among the four, yet he couldn’t even withstand a single strike from Nangong Qianliu. What did this mean? It meant this man was no ordinary terror.

“I’m not dead yet, just some internal injuries. I didn’t expect a condensed force expert to resort to sneak attacks!”

Tianyi’s expression shifted, his lips curling slightly. Now, he couldn’t even fight back. After that strike, his internal force was nearly scattered, and he couldn’t exert even half of his strength.

“Killing you doesn’t require sneak attacks. Besides, I just wanted to play with you!”

In the next second, Nangong Qianliu’s figure reappeared, this time stopping in front of Xiao Dao. Transforming his palm into a fist, he struck directly at Xiao Dao’s chest. Even though Xiao Dao was on guard, he was still forced back several steps.

The other three reacted and began to attack, knowing they couldn’t be picked off one by one. But soon, Xiao Dao and the others realized they couldn’t harm this man…

Although Xiao Dao and the others were in a sorry state, the other internal force experts of the Shadow Sect didn’t move. If everyone attacked, it would give the old dogs of the Luan family an opportunity to strike.

“Had enough fun…”

After more than ten minutes, a wicked smile hung on Nangong Qianliu’s lips. He looked like a superior being, while Xiao Dao and the others couldn’t even touch him…

“As long as you can kill this brat leading the Dark Gate, Luan will certainly offer ten beautiful virgin girls for your pleasure. Moreover, if the Yuan Gang can be preserved, one-third of its future profits will belong to you!”

The old man addressed as Old Master Luan was exactly the one who had fought with Wang Wei. Judging from the fact that he held his chest while speaking, it was clear he had been injured—he hadn’t gained any advantage from their earlier confrontation…

A master of condensed energy…

From the aura emanating from this man, Xiao Dao and the others faintly sensed that his strength far surpassed the realm of condensed qi, at least reaching the level of a condensed energy expert.

Such a powerhouse was beyond the current capabilities of the Shadow Sect to resist. Facing the man’s deep gaze, Xiao Dao already felt a hint of retreat. Here were the elites of the Shadow Sect, and even the young master’s woman. He dared not take the risk.

“Old Luan, the price for my intervention is quite high. I hope you can satisfy me. Of course, if I’m satisfied, taking out a few people for you is no problem!”

Facing the aura emanating from Xiao Dao and the others, Nan Gong Qianliu merely sneered. Dealing with internal energy experts at the condensed qi level, he didn’t even need to exert thirty percent of his strength. Such was his capital!

“As long as you can kill that little bastard leading the Shadow Sect, I, Luan, will surely offer you ten beautiful virgins for your enjoyment. Moreover, if the Yuan Gang can be preserved, a third of its future profits will be under your name!”

The old man referred to as Old Luan was the one who had clashed with Wang Wei. It seemed he hadn’t gained any advantage, evident from the way he clutched his chest while speaking, showing he was injured…

After all, Wang Wei had been in the condensed qi realm for a long time, even breaking into the mid-tier of condensed qi. Such strength was formidable, and Wang Wei, being from the hidden Wang family, naturally knew some ancient martial arts secrets.

“A third? Old Luan, you’re not being very generous. Are you treating me like a beggar?” A trace of disdain flashed in Nan Gong Qianliu’s eyes as he smiled.

“Then a fourth! The Luan family only has the Yuan Gang as a source of income. A fourth is the limit. I hope Nephew Nan Gong can understand!”

The Luan family’s patriarch felt a pang of pain, but he had no choice but to agree. Although he called Nan Gong Qianliu “nephew,” this man had no significant ties to the Luan family. At most, they had a cooperative relationship.

Because Nan Gong Qianliu was a lecher, changing women almost daily, and the Yuan Gang could satisfy him, so he stayed. His role was to assist the Luan family when needed, but each time, he would make exorbitant demands.

“Deal, a fourth it is!”

Very satisfied, Nan Gong Qianliu nodded, his gaze returning to the many experts of the Shadow Sect. This time, he didn’t look at Xiao Dao but focused on the alluring figures of Dongfang Yanran and Tian Xuan, his eyes gleaming with lust…

Seeing this, the Luan family’s patriarch sneered inwardly. This guy would surely die on a woman’s belly someday, unable to control himself at the sight of beauty.

“After I deal with the necessary people, leave these two women for me. I’m very interested in them. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such beautiful women, truly rare treasures!”

Licking his upper lip, Nan Gong Qianliu swallowed hard. He had played with countless women, but none as beautiful as these. Seeing Dongfang Yanran and Tian Xuan, his heart stirred.

“That depends on whether you have the strength!”

Xiao Dao’s face turned cold. This fool dared to covet the young master’s woman. How could he tolerate it? With a cold snort, Xiao Dao, Tian Yi, Wang Wei, and Qing Long charged forward, surrounding Nan Gong Qianliu…

“Qing Long, I didn’t expect you to have also entered the condensed qi realm. That’s quite surprising. But do you think your strength is a match for mine?”

Ignoring the other three, Nan Gong Qianliu looked at Qing Long, his smile extremely arrogant. Previously, after a minor clash, he had left a scar on Qing Long’s face, showing he was unreasonable. With his strength, he could do as he pleased.

“The scar will be avenged, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon. I admit you’re strong. Back then, I was defeated without any resistance. But now, I’m not afraid of you!”

Qing Long gritted his teeth. Usually, he was cold and aloof, but seeing his enemy, how could he remain calm?

“Since you’re so confident, then… I’ll make it worse for you!”

Nan Gong Qianliu had already reached the mid-tier of condensed energy, just a step away from the peak. Such strength was formidable in the secular world, comparable to the top young experts of hidden families.

In a flash, Nan Gong Qianliu disappeared from the encirclement of the four, his speed so fast that the pupils of Xiao Dao and the others contracted sharply. Although their speed had increased in the condensed qi realm, it was nothing compared to his.

Bang…

The first sound rang out abruptly. Before anyone could react, Tian Yi’s body had already slammed heavily onto the ground. He felt a warmth in his throat, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

With just one strike, a condensed qi expert was severely injured. The Shadow Sect members gasped in shock. What terrifying strength did this man possess? Even if Tian Yi had been caught off guard, this was too humiliating.

“Tian Yi, are you okay?”

Wang Wei frowned, somewhat surprised. Tian Yi’s strength among the four was probably only slightly weaker than his. Yet now, he couldn’t even withstand a single strike from Nan Gong Qianliu. What did this mean? It meant this man was extraordinarily terrifying.

“I’m not dead yet, just some internal injuries. I didn’t expect a condensed energy expert to resort to sneak attacks!”

His expression shifting, Tian Yi’s mouth twitched. Now, he couldn’t even fight back. After that strike, his internal energy was nearly dispersed. He couldn’t exert any strength now.

“Killing you doesn’t require sneak attacks. Besides, I just wanted to play with you!”

The next second, Nan Gong Qianliu’s figure reappeared, this time in front of Xiao Dao. Transforming his palm into a fist, he struck directly at Xiao Dao’s chest. Even with Xiao Dao’s guard up, he was forced back several steps.

The other three reacted and began to attack, knowing they couldn’t be picked off one by one. But soon, Xiao Dao and the others realized they couldn’t harm this man…

Although Xiao Dao and the others were in a sorry state, the other internal energy experts of the Shadow Sect didn’t move. If everyone acted, it would give the old dogs of the Luan family an opportunity.

“Had enough fun…”

After more than ten minutes, a wicked smile hung on Nan Gong Qianliu’s lips. He looked like a high and mighty ruler, while Xiao Dao and the others couldn’t touch him…

“One-third? Old Master Luan, you’re not being very sincere. Are you trying to get rid of a beggar?” Nan Gong Qian Liu said with a hint of disdain in his eyes, smiling as he spoke.

“Then it’ll be one-fourth. The Yuan Gang is the only source of income for the Luan family; one-fourth is already my limit. I hope, dear nephew Nan Gong, you can understand!”

The head of the Luan family felt some pain at this, but at present, he had no choice but to agree with this man. Although he addressed Nan Gong Qian Liu as dear nephew, the two families weren’t particularly close; at best, theirs was a cooperative relationship.

Nan Gong Qian Liu was a lust demon, changing partners almost daily, and the Yuan Gang happened to satisfy his desires, so he stayed around. His only obligation was to assist the Luan family when needed, though he always asked for exorbitant compensation.

“Deal! One-fourth is fine!”

Nodding in satisfaction, Nan Gong Qian Liu turned his gaze back to the Dark Gate experts. This time, however, he didn’t look at Xiao Dao but instead focused on Dongfang Yanran and Tian Xuan, eyeing their alluring figures with a glint of lust in his eyes…

Seeing this, Old Master Luan sneered inwardly, thinking this fool would eventually die with a woman on top of him, unable to control himself when faced with pretty women.

“After I finish dealing with the people I need to, leave those two women for me. I’m very interested in them. It’s been a while since I’ve seen such beautiful women; they’re truly rare beauties!”

He licked his lips, swallowing hard. Nan Gong Qian Liu had countless women, yet none as beautiful as these. Thus, upon seeing Dongfang Yanran and Tian Xuan, his heart had stirred.

“That depends on whether you have the strength to do so!”

Xiao Dao’s face turned cold. How could this fool dare to covet the Young Master’s women? He couldn’t tolerate it. After a cold snort, Xiao Dao, Tian Yi, Wang Wei, and Qing Long rushed forward together, forming an encirclement around Nan Gong Qian Liu…

A master of condensed energy…

From the aura emanating from this man, Xiao Dao and the others faintly sensed that his strength had undoubtedly surpassed the realm of condensed qi, reaching at least the level of a condensed energy expert.

Such a powerhouse was far beyond what the current Shadow Sect could resist. Facing the man’s deep gaze, Xiao Dao already felt a hint of retreat. Here were the elites of the Shadow Sect, and even the young master’s woman. He dared not take any risks.

“Old Luan, the price for my intervention is quite high. I hope you can satisfy me. Of course, if I’m satisfied, taking out a few people for you won’t be a problem!”

Facing the aura emanating from Xiao Dao and the others, Nangong Qianliu merely sneered. Dealing with internal energy experts at the condensed qi level, he didn’t even need to exert thirty percent of his strength. That was his capital!

“As long as you can kill that little bastard leading the Shadow Sect, I, Luan, will definitely offer you ten beautiful virgins for your enjoyment. Moreover, if the Yuan Gang can be preserved, one-third of its future profits will be under your name!”

The old man referred to as Old Luan was the one who had clashed with Wang Wei. It seemed he hadn’t gained any advantage, as evidenced by him clutching his chest while speaking—clearly injured…

After all, Wang Wei had been in the condensed qi realm for a long time, even breaking into the mid-tier of condensed qi. Such strength was formidable, and Wang Wei, being from the hidden Wang family, naturally knew some ancient martial arts secrets.

“One-third? Old Luan, you’re not being sincere. Are you treating me like a beggar?” Nangong Qianliu’s eyes flashed with disdain as he chuckled.

“Then one-fourth. My Luan family only has the Yuan Gang as its source of income. One-fourth is the limit. I hope Nephew Nangong can understand!”

Old Luan felt a pang of pain, but he had no choice but to agree. Although he called Nangong Qianliu “nephew,” this man had no real ties to the Luan family—at most, it was a cooperative relationship.

Nangong Qianliu was a lecherous demon, changing women almost daily, and the Yuan Gang happened to satisfy his needs. That’s why he stayed. His role was to assist the Luan family when needed, but each time, he demanded exorbitant prices.

“Deal, one-fourth it is!”

Nangong Qianliu nodded with satisfaction, his gaze returning to the many experts of the Shadow Sect. This time, he didn’t look at Xiao Dao but focused on the alluring figures of Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan, his eyes glinting with lust…

Seeing this, Old Luan sneered inwardly. This man would surely die on a woman’s belly someday, unable to resist the sight of a beautiful woman.

“After I deal with those who need to be dealt with, leave these two women for me. I’m very interested in them. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such stunning women—they’re truly rare treasures!”

Licking his upper lip, Nangong Qianliu swallowed hard. He had played with countless women, but none as beautiful as these. Seeing Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan, his heart stirred.

“That depends on whether you have the strength!”

Xiao Dao’s face turned cold. This fool dared to covet the young master’s woman. How could he tolerate it? With a cold snort, Xiao Dao, Tianyi, Wang Wei, and Qinglong charged forward, surrounding Nangong Qianliu…

“Qinglong, I didn’t expect you to have entered the condensed qi realm. That surprises me. But do you really think you can be my match?”

Ignoring the other three, Nangong Qianliu looked at Qinglong, his smile brimming with arrogance. Previously, after a minor clash, he had left a scar on Qinglong’s face, showing he was unreasonable. With his strength, he could do whatever he wanted.

“The scar will be avenged, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon. I admit you’re strong. Back then, I couldn’t even resist and was defeated. But now, I’m not afraid of you!”

Qinglong gritted his teeth. Normally, he was cold and aloof, but seeing his enemy, how could he remain calm?

“Since you’re so confident, then… I’ll make it worse for you!”

Nangong Qianliu had already reached the mid-tier of condensed energy, just one step away from the peak. Such strength was formidable in the secular world, comparable to the top young experts of hidden families.

In a flash, Nangong Qianliu disappeared from the encirclement of the four, his speed so fast that Xiao Dao and the others’ pupils contracted sharply. Their speed in the condensed qi realm was fast, but not as terrifying as this.

Bang…

The first sound rang out, and before anyone could react, Tianyi’s body was slammed to the ground. He felt a warmth in his throat, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

With just one strike, a condensed qi expert was severely injured. The Shadow Sect members gasped in shock. What kind of terrifying strength did this man possess? Even if Tianyi had been caught off guard, this was too humiliating.

“Tianyi, are you okay?”

Wang Wei frowned, somewhat surprised. Tianyi’s strength among the four was only slightly weaker than his, yet he couldn’t even withstand a single strike from Nangong Qianliu. What did this mean? It meant this man was extraordinarily fearsome.

“I’m not dead yet, just some internal injuries. I didn’t expect a condensed energy expert to resort to sneak attacks!”

Tianyi’s expression shifted, his lips curling. Now, he couldn’t even fight back, as that single strike had nearly dissipated his internal energy, leaving him powerless.

“Killing you doesn’t require sneak attacks. Besides, I just wanted to play with you!”

In the next second, Nangong Qianliu reappeared, this time in front of Xiao Dao. He transformed his palm into a fist, striking directly at Xiao Dao’s chest. Even though Xiao Dao was prepared, he was forced back several steps.

The other three reacted and began to attack, knowing they couldn’t be picked off one by one. But soon, Xiao Dao and the others realized they couldn’t harm this man…

Although Xiao Dao and the others were in a sorry state, the other internal energy experts of the Shadow Sect didn’t move. If everyone attacked, the old dogs of the Luan family would surely seize the opportunity.

“Had enough fun…”

After more than ten minutes, Nangong Qianliu’s lips curled into a sinister smile, like a superior being looking down, while Xiao Dao and the others couldn’t even touch him…

Ignoring the other three, Nan Gong Qian Liu stared at Qing Long, his smile extremely arrogant. Previously, during a minor conflict, he had left a scar on Qing Long’s face, clearly showing his unreasonable nature—he could do whatever he wanted as long as he had the power.

“I will definitely avenge the scar you gave me, though I didn’t expect the time to come so soon. I admit you’re strong; back then, I couldn’t resist you at all, but now I’m not afraid of you anymore!”

Qing Long clenched his teeth. Normally, he was indeed cold and indifferent, but seeing his enemy, how could he remain calm?

“If you’re so confident, then… I’ll make you suffer even more!”

A master of condensed energy…

From the aura emanating from this man, Xiao Dao and the others faintly sensed that his strength had undoubtedly surpassed the realm of condensed qi, reaching at least the level of a condensed energy expert.

Such a powerhouse was far beyond what the current Shadow Sect could withstand. Facing the man’s deep gaze, Xiao Dao already felt a hint of retreat. After all, this place was filled with the Shadow Sect’s elites, and even the young master’s woman was here. He dared not take any risks.

“Old Luan, the price for me to take action is quite high. I hope you can satisfy me. Of course, if I’m satisfied, eliminating a few people for you won’t be a problem!”

Facing the aura emanating from Xiao Dao and the others, Nan Gong Qianliu merely sneered. Dealing with inner strength experts at the condensed qi level, he didn’t even need to exert thirty percent of his power. That was his confidence!

“As long as you can kill that little bastard leading the Shadow Sect, I, Luan, will definitely offer you ten beautiful virgins for your enjoyment. Moreover, if the Yuan Gang can survive, one-third of its future profits will be under your name!”

The old man referred to as Old Luan was the one who had clashed with Wang Wei. It seemed he hadn’t gained any advantage, as evidenced by the way he clutched his chest while speaking, clearly injured…

After all, Wang Wei had long since stepped into the realm of condensed qi, even breaking into the mid-tier of condensed qi. Such strength was formidable, and Wang Wei, being from the hidden Wang family, naturally knew some ancient martial arts secrets.

“One-third? Old Luan, you’re not being sincere at all. Are you treating me like a beggar?” Nan Gong Qianliu’s eyes flashed with disdain as he chuckled.

“Then one-fourth! The Luan family only has the Yuan Gang as a source of income. One-fourth is already the limit. I hope Nephew Nan Gong can understand!”

Old Luan felt a pang of pain, but he had no choice but to agree. Although he called Nan Gong Qianliu “nephew,” this man had no real ties to the Luan family. At most, they were merely collaborators.

This Nan Gong Qianliu was a lecherous demon, changing women almost daily. The Yuan Gang happened to satisfy his needs, so he stayed. His role was to assist the Luan family when needed, but every time, he demanded exorbitant prices.

“Deal, one-fourth it is!”

Nan Gong Qianliu nodded with satisfaction, his gaze returning to the Shadow Sect’s many experts. This time, he didn’t look at Xiao Dao but instead focused on the alluring figures of Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan, his eyes glinting with lust…

Seeing this, Old Luan sneered inwardly. This man would surely meet his end on a woman’s belly. He couldn’t even control himself at the sight of a beautiful woman.

“After I deal with the necessary people, leave these two women for me. I’m very interested in them. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such beauties—they’re truly rare gems!”

Nan Gong Qianliu licked his upper lip, swallowing hard. He had played with countless women, but none as stunning as these. Seeing Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan, his heart stirred with desire.

“That depends on whether you have the strength for it!”

Xiao Dao’s face turned cold. This fool dared to covet the young master’s woman. How could he tolerate it? With a cold snort, Xiao Dao, Tianyi, Wang Wei, and Qinglong charged forward, surrounding Nan Gong Qianliu…

“Qinglong, I didn’t expect you to have stepped into the realm of condensed qi. That surprises me. But do you really think you’re a match for me?”

Ignoring the other three, Nan Gong Qianliu looked at Qinglong, his smile brimming with arrogance. After a minor clash earlier, he had left a scar on Qinglong’s face, showing that he was unreasonable and could do as he pleased with his strength.

“I will avenge the scar, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon. I admit you’re strong. Back then, I didn’t even have the strength to resist before I was defeated. But now, I’m not afraid of you!”

Qinglong gritted his teeth. Normally, he was cold and aloof, but seeing his enemy, how could he remain calm?

“Since you’re so confident, then… I’ll make it even worse for you!”

Nan Gong Qianliu had already stepped into the mid-tier of condensed energy, just one step away from the peak. Such strength was already formidable in the secular world, comparable to the top young experts of hidden families.

In a flash, Nan Gong Qianliu disappeared from the encirclement of the four, his speed so fast that Xiao Dao and the others’ pupils contracted sharply. Although their speed had increased significantly in the realm of condensed qi, it was nothing compared to this man’s terrifying pace.

Bang…

The first sound rang out abruptly. Before anyone could react, Tianyi’s body had already slammed heavily onto the ground. He felt a warmth in his throat, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

With just one strike, a condensed qi expert had been severely injured. The Shadow Sect members gasped in shock. What kind of terrifying strength did this man possess? Even if Tianyi had been caught off guard, this was still too humiliating.

“Tianyi, are you okay?”

Wang Wei frowned, visibly surprised. Tianyi’s strength was only slightly weaker than his among the four, yet he couldn’t even withstand a single strike from Nan Gong Qianliu. What did this mean? It meant this man was no ordinary terror.

“I’m not dead yet, just some internal injuries. I didn’t expect a condensed energy expert to resort to sneak attacks!”

Tianyi’s expression shifted, his lips curling slightly. Now, he couldn’t even fight back. After that strike, his inner energy was nearly scattered, and he couldn’t exert even half his strength.

“I don’t need to sneak attack to kill you. I just wanted to play with you!”

In the next second, Nan Gong Qianliu’s figure reappeared, this time in front of Xiao Dao. He transformed his palm into a fist, directly striking Xiao Dao’s chest. Even though Xiao Dao was prepared, he was still forced back several steps.

The other three reacted and began to attack, knowing they couldn’t be picked off one by one. But soon, Xiao Dao and the others realized they couldn’t harm this man…

Although Xiao Dao and the others were in a sorry state, the other inner energy experts of the Shadow Sect didn’t move. If everyone attacked, it would give the Luan family’s old dogs an opportunity to strike.

“Had enough fun…”

After more than ten minutes, Nan Gong Qianliu’s lips curled into a sinister smile, like a superior being looking down on his subjects. But Xiao Dao and the others couldn’t touch him…

A master of condensed energy…

From the aura emanating from this person, Xiao Dao and the others faintly sensed that his strength undoubtedly surpassed the realm of condensed qi, at least reaching the level of a condensed energy expert.

Such a powerhouse was far beyond what the current Dark Sect could resist. Facing the man’s deep gaze, Xiao Dao already felt a hint of retreat. This place was filled with the elite of the Dark Sect, even including the young master’s woman. He dared not take the risk.

“Old Luan, the price for me to take action is quite high. I hope you can satisfy me. Of course, if I’m satisfied, eliminating a few people for you is no problem at all!”

Facing the aura emanating from Xiao Dao and the others, Nangong Qianliu merely sneered. Dealing with internal energy experts at the condensed qi level, he didn’t even need to exert thirty percent of his strength. That was his capital!

“As long as you can kill that little bastard leading the Dark Sect, I, Luan, will definitely offer you ten beautiful virgins for your enjoyment. Moreover, if the Yuan Gang can be preserved, one-third of its future profits will be under your name!”

The old man referred to as Old Luan was the one who had clashed with Wang Wei. It seemed he hadn’t gained any advantage, as evidenced by him clutching his chest while speaking—clearly, he was injured…

After all, Wang Wei had already stepped into the condensed qi realm for a long time, even breaking into the mid-tier of condensed qi. Such strength was formidable, and Wang Wei, being from the hidden Wang family, naturally knew some ancient martial arts secrets.

“One-third? Old Luan, you’re not being sincere at all. Are you treating me like a beggar?” A hint of disdain flashed in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes as he smiled.

“Then make it forty percent. The Yuan Gang is the only source of income for the Luan family. Forty percent is the limit. I hope Nephew Nangong can understand!”

Old Luan felt a pang of pain, but he had no choice but to agree to this guy’s terms. Although he called Nangong Qianliu “nephew,” this man had no real ties to the Luan family. At most, they could be considered collaborators.

This Nangong Qianliu was a lecherous demon, changing women almost daily. The Yuan Gang happened to satisfy his needs, so he stayed. His role was to assist the Luan family when needed, but every time, he would demand exorbitant prices.

“Deal, forty percent it is!”

Nangong Qianliu nodded with great satisfaction, his gaze returning to the many experts of the Dark Sect. This time, he didn’t look at Xiao Dao but instead focused on the alluring figures of Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan, his eyes glinting with lust…

Seeing this, Old Luan sneered inwardly. This guy would eventually die on a woman’s belly, unable to control himself at the sight of beauty.

“After I deal with the necessary people, leave these two women for me. I’m very interested in them. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such beautiful women—they’re truly rare treasures!”

Licking his upper lip, Nangong Qianliu swallowed hard. He had played with countless women, but none as beautiful as these. Seeing Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan stirred something deep within him.

“That depends on whether you have the strength for it!”

Xiao Dao’s face turned cold. This fool dared to set his sights on the young master’s woman. How could he tolerate it? With a cold snort, Xiao Dao, Tianyi, Wang Wei, and Qinglong charged forward, surrounding Nangong Qianliu from all sides…

“Qinglong, I didn’t expect you to have stepped into the condensed qi realm as well. That surprises me. But do you really think you’re a match for me?”

Ignoring the other three, Nangong Qianliu looked at Qinglong, his smile brimming with arrogance. Previously, after a minor clash, he had left a scar on Qinglong’s face. This showed that he was unreasonable, and with his strength, he could do whatever he wanted.

“The scar you gave me will be avenged, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon. I admit you’re strong. Back then, I didn’t even have a chance to resist before I was defeated. But now, I’m not afraid of you!”

Qinglong clenched his teeth. Usually, he was cold and aloof, but seeing his enemy, how could he remain calm?

“Since you’re so confident, then… I’ll make it even worse for you!”

Nangong Qianliu had already reached the mid-tier of condensed energy, just one step away from the peak. Such strength was already formidable in the secular world, comparable to the peak experts among the younger generation of hidden families.

In a flash, Nangong Qianliu disappeared from the encirclement of the four. His speed was so fast that the pupils of Xiao Dao and the others contracted sharply. Although their speed had increased significantly in the condensed qi realm, it was nothing compared to this man’s terrifying pace.

Bang…

The first sound rang out abruptly. Before anyone could react, Tianyi’s body had already slammed heavily onto the ground. He felt a warmth in his throat, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

With just one strike, a condensed qi expert was severely injured. The Dark Sect members gasped in shock. What kind of terrifying strength did this man possess? Even if Tianyi had been caught off guard, this level of defeat was too humiliating.

“Tianyi, are you okay?”

Wang Wei frowned, somewhat surprised. Among the four, Tianyi’s strength was only slightly weaker than his own. Yet now, he couldn’t even withstand a single strike from Nangong Qianliu. What did this mean? It meant this man was no ordinary terror.

“I’m not dead yet, just some internal injuries. I didn’t expect a condensed energy expert to resort to sneak attacks!”

Tianyi’s expression shifted, his lips curling slightly. Now, he couldn’t even fight back. After that one strike, his internal energy was nearly dissipated. He couldn’t exert even half his strength now.

“Killing you doesn’t require sneak attacks. Besides, I just wanted to play with you!”

In the next second, Nangong Qianliu’s figure reappeared, this time stopping in front of Xiao Dao. Transforming his palm into a fist, he struck directly at Xiao Dao’s chest. Even though Xiao Dao was on guard, he was still forced back several steps.

The other three reacted and began to attack, knowing they couldn’t be picked off one by one. But soon, Xiao Dao and the others realized they couldn’t harm this man at all…

Although Xiao Dao and the others were in a sorry state, the other internal energy experts of the Dark Sect didn’t move. If everyone attacked, it would give the old dogs of the Luan family an opportunity to strike.

“Had enough fun…”

After more than ten minutes, a wicked smile appeared on Nangong Qianliu’s lips. He looked like a high and mighty ruler, while Xiao Dao and the others couldn’t even touch him…

Bang…

The first sound suddenly erupted. Before anyone could react, Tian Yi’s body had already crashed heavily onto the ground, feeling a surge of heat in his throat as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

A master of condensed energy…

From the aura emanating from this man, Xiao Dao and the others faintly sensed that his strength had undoubtedly surpassed the realm of condensed qi, reaching at least the level of a condensed energy expert. Such a formidable figure was far beyond what the current Shadow Gate could withstand. Facing the man’s deep gaze, Xiao Dao already felt a sense of retreat. After all, these were the elites of the Shadow Gate, and even the young master’s woman was among them. He dared not take any risks.

“Old Luan, the price for me to act is quite high. I hope you can satisfy me. Of course, if I’m satisfied, taking out a few people for you won’t be a problem!”

Facing the aura emanating from Xiao Dao and the others, Nangong Qianliu merely sneered. Dealing with inner strength experts at the condensed qi level, he didn’t even need to exert 30% of his power. That was his advantage.

“As long as you can kill that little bastard leading the Shadow Gate, I, Luan, will definitely offer you ten beautiful virgins for your enjoyment. Moreover, if the Yuan Gang can survive, one-third of its future profits will be under your name!”

The old man referred to as Old Luan was the one who had clashed with Wang Wei. It seemed he hadn’t gained any advantage, as evidenced by the way he clutched his chest while speaking—clearly, he was injured.

After all, Wang Wei had been in the condensed qi realm for a long time, even breaking into the mid-tier of condensed qi. Such strength was formidable, and Wang Wei, being from the hidden Wang family, naturally knew some ancient martial arts secrets.

“One-third? Old Luan, you’re not being sincere. Are you treating me like a beggar?” A hint of disdain flashed in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes as he chuckled.

“Then one-fourth! The Luan family only has the Yuan Gang as its source of income. One-fourth is the limit. I hope Nephew Nangong can understand!”

Old Luan felt a pang of pain, but he had no choice but to agree. Although he called Nangong Qianliu “nephew,” the man had no real ties to the Luan family. At most, they were in a cooperative relationship.

Nangong Qianliu was a lecher, changing women almost daily, and the Yuan Gang happened to satisfy his needs. That was why he stayed. His role was to assist the Luan family when needed, but every time, he demanded exorbitant prices.

“Deal, one-fourth it is!”

Nangong Qianliu nodded with satisfaction, his gaze returning to the Shadow Gate’s many experts. This time, he didn’t look at Xiao Dao but instead focused on the alluring figures of Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan, his eyes gleaming with lust.

Seeing this, Old Luan sneered inwardly. This man would surely die on a woman’s belly someday. He couldn’t control himself at the sight of beautiful women.

“After I deal with those who need to be dealt with, leave these two women for me. I’m very interested in them. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such stunning beauties—they’re truly rare treasures!”

Nangong Qianliu licked his upper lip and swallowed hard. He had played with countless women, but none as beautiful as these. Seeing Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan stirred something deep within him.

“That depends on whether you have the strength!”

Xiao Dao’s face turned cold. This fool dared to covet the young master’s woman. How could he tolerate it? With a cold snort, Xiao Dao, Tianyi, Wang Wei, and Qinglong charged forward, surrounding Nangong Qianliu from all sides.

“Qinglong, I didn’t expect you to have also entered the condensed qi realm. That surprises me. But do you really think you can match me?”

Ignoring the other three, Nangong Qianliu looked at Qinglong, his smile brimming with arrogance. In their previous encounter, he had left a scar on Qinglong’s face, showing that he was unreasonable and did as he pleased when it came to strength.

“I will avenge that scar, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon. I admit you’re strong. Back then, I couldn’t even resist and was defeated. But now, I’m not afraid of you!”

Qinglong clenched his teeth. Usually, he was cold and composed, but seeing his enemy, how could he remain calm?

“Since you’re so confident, then… I’ll make it worse for you!”

Nangong Qianliu had already reached the mid-tier of condensed energy, just one step away from the peak. Such strength was formidable in the secular world, comparable to the top young experts of hidden families.

In a flash, Nangong Qianliu disappeared from the encirclement of the four. His speed was so fast that Xiao Dao and the others’ pupils contracted sharply. Although their speed had increased in the condensed qi realm, it was nothing compared to his.

Bang!

The first sound rang out before anyone could react. Tianyi’s body slammed heavily onto the ground, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

With just one strike, a condensed qi expert was severely injured. The Shadow Gate members gasped in shock. What kind of terrifying strength did this man possess? Even if Tianyi had been caught off guard, his current state was too pitiful.

“Tianyi, are you okay?”

Wang Wei frowned, visibly surprised. Tianyi’s strength was only slightly weaker than his among the four, yet he couldn’t even withstand a single strike from Nangong Qianliu. This man was no ordinary threat.

“I’m not dead yet, just some internal injuries. I didn’t expect a condensed energy expert to resort to sneak attacks!”

Tianyi’s expression shifted as he curled his lips. Now, he couldn’t even fight back. That single attack had nearly dispersed his inner energy, leaving him powerless.

“Killing you doesn’t require sneak attacks. I just wanted to play with you!”

In the next moment, Nangong Qianliu reappeared, this time in front of Xiao Dao. He transformed his palm into a fist and struck Xiao Dao’s chest, sending him stumbling back several steps despite his guard.

The other three reacted and began to attack, knowing they couldn’t be picked off one by one. But soon, Xiao Dao and the others realized they couldn’t harm this man.

Although Xiao Dao and the others were in a sorry state, the other inner strength experts of the Shadow Gate didn’t move. If everyone acted, the Luan family’s old dogs would surely seize the opportunity.

“Had enough fun?”

After more than ten minutes, Nangong Qianliu’s lips curled into a sinister smile, like a superior being looking down on his inferiors. Yet, Xiao Dao and the others couldn’t touch him…

“Tian Yi, are you okay?”

Wang Wei frowned, somewhat surprised. Among the four, Tian Yi’s strength was likely only slightly inferior to his own, yet now he couldn’t even withstand a single blow from Nan Gong Qian Liu. What did that imply? It meant this man was terrifying indeed.

A master of condensed energy…

From the aura emanating from this man, Xiao Dao and the others faintly sensed that his strength far surpassed the realm of condensed qi, at least reaching the level of a condensed energy expert.

Such a powerhouse was beyond the current capabilities of the Shadow Sect to resist. Thus, facing the man’s deep gaze, Xiao Dao began to feel a sense of retreat. After all, these were the elites of the Shadow Sect, and even the young master’s woman was among them. He dared not take any risks.

“Old Luan, the price for my intervention is quite high. I hope you can satisfy me. Of course, if I am satisfied, eliminating a few people for you won’t be a problem!”

Facing the aura emanating from Xiao Dao and the others, Nangong Qianliu merely sneered. Dealing with internal energy experts at the condensed qi level, he didn’t even need to exert thirty percent of his strength. That was his capital!

“As long as you can kill that little bastard leading the Shadow Sect, I, Luan, will definitely offer you ten beautiful virgins for your enjoyment. Moreover, if the Yuan Gang can be preserved, one-third of its future profits will be credited to your name!”

The old man referred to as Old Luan was the one who had clashed with Wang Wei. It seemed he hadn’t gained any advantage, as evidenced by the way he clutched his chest while speaking, indicating he was injured…

After all, Wang Wei had been in the condensed qi realm for quite some time, even breaking into the mid-stage of condensed qi. Such strength was formidable, and Wang Wei, being a member of the hidden Wang family, naturally knew some ancient martial arts secrets.

“One-third? Old Luan, you’re not being sincere at all. Are you treating me like a beggar?” A hint of disdain flashed in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes as he chuckled.

“Then one-fourth! The Luan family only has the Yuan Gang as a source of income. One-fourth is already the limit. I hope Nephew Nangong can understand!”

Old Luan felt a pang of pain, but he had no choice but to agree. Although he addressed Nangong Qianliu as “nephew,” the man had no significant ties to the Luan family. At most, they had a cooperative relationship.

This Nangong Qianliu was a lecherous demon, changing women almost daily. The Yuan Gang happened to satisfy his needs, so he stayed. His role was to assist the Luan family when needed, but each time, he would demand exorbitant prices.

“Deal, one-fourth it is!”

Nangong Qianliu nodded with great satisfaction, his gaze returning to the many experts of the Shadow Sect. This time, he didn’t look at Xiao Dao but instead focused on the alluring figures of Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan, his eyes gleaming with lust…

Seeing this, Old Luan sneered inwardly. This guy would eventually die on a woman’s belly, unable to control himself at the sight of beauty.

“After I deal with the necessary people, leave these two women for me. I’m very interested in them. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such beautiful women—they are truly exceptional!”

Licking his upper lip, Nangong Qianliu swallowed hard. He had played with countless women, but none as stunning as these. Seeing Dongfang Yanran and Tianxuan, his heart stirred.

“That depends on whether you have the strength!”

Xiao Dao’s face turned cold. This fool dared to covet the young master’s women. How could he tolerate it? With a cold snort, Xiao Dao, Tianyi, Wang Wei, and Qinglong charged forward, surrounding Nangong Qianliu…

“Qinglong, I didn’t expect you to have entered the condensed qi realm as well. That surprises me. But do you think your strength is a match for mine?”

Ignoring the other three, Nangong Qianliu looked at Qinglong, his smile brimming with arrogance. After a minor conflict, he had left a scar on Qinglong’s face, showing he was unreasonable. With his strength, he could do as he pleased.

“The scar will be avenged, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon. I admit you are strong. Back then, I couldn’t even resist and was defeated. But now, I am not afraid of you!”

Qinglong gritted his teeth. Usually, he was cold and composed, but seeing his enemy, how could he remain calm?

“Since you’re so confident, then… I’ll make it worse for you!”

Nangong Qianliu had already reached the mid-stage of condensed energy, just one step away from the peak. Such strength was formidable in the secular world, comparable to the top young experts of hidden families.

With a flash, Nangong Qianliu disappeared from the encirclement of the four. His speed was so fast that Xiao Dao and the others’ pupils contracted sharply. Although their speed had increased in the condensed qi realm, it was nothing compared to his.

Bang…

The first sound rang out, and before anyone could react, Tianyi’s body had already slammed heavily onto the ground. He felt a warmth in his throat, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

With just one strike, a condensed qi expert was severely injured. The Shadow Sect members gasped in shock. What terrifying strength did this man possess? Even if Tianyi had been caught off guard, this was too humiliating.

“Tianyi, are you okay?”

Wang Wei frowned, somewhat surprised. Tianyi’s strength was only slightly weaker than his among the four, yet he couldn’t even withstand a single strike from Nangong Qianliu. What did this mean? It meant this man was exceptionally terrifying.

“I’m not dead yet, just some internal injuries. I didn’t expect a condensed energy expert to resort to sneak attacks!”

Tianyi’s expression shifted, and he curled his lips. Now, he couldn’t even fight back. After that strike, his internal energy was nearly dispersed, and he couldn’t exert any strength.

“Killing you doesn’t require sneak attacks. Besides, I just wanted to play with you!”

In the next second, Nangong Qianliu’s figure reappeared, this time in front of Xiao Dao. He transformed his palm into a fist and struck Xiao Dao’s chest. Even though Xiao Dao was on guard, he was forced back several steps.

The other three reacted and began to attack, knowing they couldn’t be picked off one by one. But soon, Xiao Dao and the others realized they couldn’t harm this man…

Although Xiao Dao and the others were in a sorry state, the other internal energy experts of the Shadow Sect didn’t move. If everyone attacked, the old dogs of the Luan family would surely seize the opportunity.

“Had enough fun…”

After more than ten minutes, Nangong Qianliu’s lips curled into a sinister smile, like a superior being looking down. Yet, Xiao Dao and the others couldn’t touch him…

Tian Yi’s expression changed slightly, his mouth twisting. He couldn’t even think about fighting now, because that attack had nearly scattered his internal energy, leaving him unable to exert even half his strength.

“I don’t need to sneak attack to kill you. Besides, I just wanted to play with you a bit.”

In the next second, Nan Gong Qian Liu reappeared, stopping right in front of Xiao Dao. He changed his palm into a fist and directly struck Xiao Dao’s chest. Despite Xiao Dao’s preparation, he still staggered backward several steps.

The three who had regained their senses started attacking immediately, as they couldn’t afford to be picked off one by one. However, soon Xiao Dao and the other two found they couldn’t even injure this person…

Although Xiao Dao and the others appeared extremely battered, the other inner energy experts from the Dark Gate didn’t move in, because if everyone attacked, the old dogs from the Luan family might seize the opportunity.

“Have you played enough…”

After about ten minutes, Nan Gong Qian Liu’s mouth curled into a slightly wicked smile, like an aloof superior, while Xiao Dao and others could do nothing but watch helplessly…