Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

"How has the Yang Family been lately?"

Xu Yang’s sudden question left the five of them stunned.

"Mr. Xu, do you suspect the Yang Family?" Ye Yize probed softly in disbelief.

That really seemed impossible.

Has the Yang Family gone mad?

Granted, there was a grudge between them.

But if they dared to do such a thing, and someone found evidence, they’d be completely finished.

Even with Yang Yuan present, the Yang Family would face punishment.

Xu Yang smiled faintly, "I don’t think the Yang Family would do such a thing. I’m just curious if they’ve had any unusual movements recently."

The five exchanged glances.

It was just something to listen to for now.

But at this point, their relationship with Xu Yang was clearly much closer than with the Yang Family.

Ming Quan immediately replied, "The Yang Family’s been very quiet lately. Their people have kept a low profile, nothing out of the ordinary."

"They even sent people to help search for traces of those assassins earlier."

"Mr. Xu, what do you think we should do?"

"As the guardians, it might be a bit humiliating to notify our sects, but even people like Ice Blade have made a move, and the other side still dared to attack you. I’m afraid this won’t be resolved that easily."

Ye Yize said grimly.

If it just ended here, that would be one thing.

But it didn’t look like that was likely.

Whoever it was, it was obvious they were after Xu Yang.

Even though Xu Yang was strong, he couldn’t block everything.

He could hide within the Immortal Array, but if the enemy started slaughtering people in town, they’d no doubt force him out. If he refused, others would suffer the consequences.

At the very least, their businesses and the trading conference would all be greatly affected.

Xu Yang’s expression didn’t change. He slowly looked over the five, smiled slightly, and said, "No need to worry, everyone. I already have a plan."

"But—I’ll need the five of you to help out."

"Huh?"

The five of them froze instantly.

You want us to help?

Sure, we have business dealings, and we want to get on your good side.

But ensuring the safety of the Four Spirits Immortal Mountain and Four Spirits Town is your duty as the guardian. You want our factions to get involved...

Ye Yize gave a wry smile. "Mr. Xu, our Ye Family doesn’t have many top elites, and even fewer who can spare the time. If anything goes wrong, our Clan Leader wouldn’t permit it."

The Ming Family and Flame Dragon Mountain all echoed him.

Xu Yang had expected this.

He said slowly, "Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir, second grade top-tier pill—if you help me catch one assassin, you get one elixir. Of course, it has to be a Celestial Immortal assassin."

"I’m pretty sure we won’t be seeing any True Immortal Realm assassins."

"Any Celestial Immortal assassin, no matter how strong or weak—bring one in, alive or dead, and you get one Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir."

Hiss!

Gulp!

The five all straightened their backs, staring at Xu Yang in disbelief—either gasping or swallowing their saliva.

Even Lin Lang at the side could barely stand steady.

Isn’t this a little too generous?

Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir, second grade top-tier.

One pill could cause a Celestial Immortal cultivator’s strength to soar for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

For example, at Middle Stage Celestial Immortal, with one Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir, during that brief period they could nearly match a Late Stage Celestial Immortal; if they were already strong among mid-stagers, reaching the late stage wasn’t impossible.

At a critical moment, it could be as good as having a second life.

On the market, it was even more valuable—worth millions of second grade Immortal Crystals, and maybe still impossible to buy even then.

For forces like the Ye Family, Ming Family, and Flame Dragon Mountain, they had plenty of Celestial Immortal cultivators. If they could get three or five each, it would be a tremendous gain.

Seeing their shocked expressions, Xu Yang smiled. "If this news gets out, I think there’ll be plenty of Celestial Immortal cultivators willing to help me."

"Our Ye Family won’t hesitate—if the Clan Leader hears of this, I’m sure he’d send people to assist Mr. Xu personally."

Ye Yize immediately pledged excitedly.

Ming Quan hesitated for a moment. "Mr. Xu, about this pill..."

Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir was really a second grade top-tier pill.

Xu Yang said, "It’s still a bit tough to refine with my current ability. But don’t forget—I still have my two senior brothers."

The second senior brother, Yi Que, was Late Stage Celestial Immortal, a peak second grade Pill Master.

The eldest senior brother was the same, though he wasn’t in the sect at the moment.

But having just the second senior brother was enough.

"Yi Que."

"Dan Qi’s second disciple, peak second grade Pill Master."

With this, none of the five hesitated further.

You’d have to be an idiot to refuse.

If they said no, and their Clan Leader or Sect Leader found out when they got back, they’d probably be beaten to death.

Xu Yang nodded in satisfaction.

With Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir on the table, he knew they’d never be able to resist the temptation.

Not only would they send people, but they’d be eager to send their strongest ones.

After all, it was just too good of a deal.

As long as they snagged a Celestial Immortal realm assassin.

Right now, the five of them actually hoped there’d be even more assassins hiding in and around Four Spirits Town—not just three or five. Otherwise, how would they divide the loot?

To Xu Yang, this was simple "using a borrowed knife to kill," but with a deadly edge.

Five major factions.

Plenty of Celestial Immortal experts.

No matter how many assassins you bring, with the five factions working together like mad, I don’t believe you’ll be able to stay free for long.

"In that case, I’ll leave this matter to all of you. I’ll send a message to my second senior brother soon to have him come."

"Also, the five of you probably brought the ingredients for the Nine-Turn True Immortal Elixir, right? I’ll start refining them now."

"When does the trading conference begin?"

"Less than a month!"

"In three days, I’ll leave the Four Spirits Immortal Mountain for Four Spirits Town."

Hearing this, Lin Lang looked worried.

Someone was probably watching outside the mountain.

"Three days is enough."

Su Yongzhou grinned. "We’ll send a Late Stage Celestial Immortal from Flame Dragon Mountain to secretly come here and escort Mr. Xu to Four Spirits Town."

"Hey, and our Ye Family too."

"One from every family!"

...

Lin Lang’s mouth twitched—right now it sounded like Late Stage Celestial Immortals weren’t worth much.

Keep in mind, each of the five factions only had one Golden Immortal sitting in town.

A Late Stage Celestial Immortal was already a top-tier power in any family or sect, and there weren’t many of them.

Now, they were being dispatched at will.

Still, when he imagined such a scene, Lin Lang couldn’t help but get excited.

Glancing at Xu Yang, and seeing his calm expression as if everything was in his grasp, Lin Lang was filled with admiration.

"Then, thank you all."

Xu Yang stood and cupped his hands in salute.

The five each returned the gesture, beaming broadly.

Compared to when they arrived, their heaviness was gone—they were totally transformed.

As for the hidden assassins, no one cared anymore.

Golden Immortal?

No way.

Someone that strong, being an assassin?

You’d have to be nuts.

As for Celestial Immortals, the more who come the better.

With the five factions working together—what’s there to fear?

All at once, the mood became lively and enthusiastic.

Afterward, the five handed over payment for the pills as well as the Immortal Elixirs they’d come to have refined to Xu Yang.

Another pile of second grade Immortal Crystals appeared in his hands.

After sending the five off, Xu Yang returned to his room, took out a Token, and messaged his second senior brother.

Having your senior brother help you out wasn’t shameful in the least.

Soon, Yi Que replied.

He’d be here within three days.

Seeing the message, Xu Yang finally breathed a sigh of relief, his mood relaxing.

"Ice Blade? You’d better all come out—let me take your corpses to Ice and Snow Immortal Palace for a bounty."

"Yang Family, you best hope this wasn’t your doing."

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