"These are pills to restore your Spiritual Qi. Every man take one and consume it. Adjust your state to its peak, and we set out in two quarters of an hour!" Tang Yan took out all the pills he had left with the Tang Family and distributed them one by one.

Old Master Tang's eyelids twitched. These were all genuine Second Rank pills! How much silver could they be exchanged for?

Although it pained his heart, Old Master Tang did not stop him. Compared to the return, this small expenditure was entirely worth it. Taking a pill and consuming it, Tang Ling adjusted his state to prepare for battle.

Halfway through the hour of the Dog, Old Master Tang's fierce eyes snapped open. With a great roar, the sons of the Tang Family immediately entered a state of battle readiness.

"Set out!" Tang Ling waved his hand and led the Tang Family guards, surging toward the Liu Family like a grand torrent.

At the same time, the City Lord's Manor issued a public announcement:

"The Liu Family has lost their minds, possessing the audacity of a dog. Taking advantage of the time when Tang Yan and Lin Dongxue traveled alone to Fang City to participate in the Eastern Region Grand Competition, they privately dispatched Liu Jing to assassinate the two.

Tang and Lin represent the young talents of Yun City participating in the grand competition, and are indispensable talents of our Eastern Region.

What the Liu Family has done brings wrath to both gods and men. Today, the City Lord's Manor unites with the Yun City Tang Family to execute the Liu Family. If there are any who aid the Liu Family, they shall be deemed rebels of the city and will be killed without mercy!"

As soon as this announcement came out, the scouts of various families rushed back at full speed to report, and the families of Yun City were collectively shaken.

It was one thing for the Liu Family to send someone to assassinate Tang Yan, but they even dared to lay a hand on Lin Dongxue. Wasn't this practically asking to die?

After the announcement was issued, the elite forces of the City Lord's Manor also converged toward the Liu Family.

On a main road ahead of the Liu Family, a scout was rushing toward the Liu residence at top speed. The City Lord's Manor and the Tang Family had actually joined forces to attack the Liu Family; if they did not prepare early, they might face the disaster of complete extermination!

Before he could even enter the Liu residence, a sharp wind came whistling through the air. Shocked to his core, he struck out with a fist.

Pfft!

A piercing pain struck. The scout finally realized that what had attacked him was actually a sword. Looking at his right arm, it had been cleanly sliced off.

Before he even had time to scream, another sword shadow flashed, directly slicing through his throat.

From the darkness, Tang Yan's handsome face emerged.

Quickly disposing of the scout's corpse, he hid himself back in the shadows, waiting for the next scout to arrive.

Sure enough, not long after, another Liu Family scout rushed swiftly toward the Liu residence.

This scout's end was exactly the same as the previous one. Before he could even call for help, his throat was directly slit by Tang Yan.

In total, he slaughtered four Liu Family scouts on this path that everyone had to pass to reach the Liu residence, before he finally saw two groups radiating killing intent rushing toward this location.

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Tang Yan's mouth. Unfolding his Phantom Step, he swiftly vanished from the spot, finding a high vantage point to calmly watch the slaughter that was about to unfold.

"Who goes there!" When they saw the two forces rushing into the Liu residence, the two guards in front of the Liu Family gates shouted in question. However, a trace of trembling was mixed in their voices; clearly, their hearts were already in utter turmoil.

The number of people before them had to be six or seven hundred, right? How come they hadn't seen any scouts return with reports?

Before these two guards could finish cursing in their hearts, Old Master Tang's furious fist rushed forward: "Who goes there your grandmother!"

Bang! Bang!

The attacks of an Earth Rank expert were as fast as lightning, instantly claiming the lives of the two guards.

Bang!

Flying up with a kick, Tang Ling smashed the main gates of the Liu Family open and roared at the top of his lungs: "Kill without mercy!"

Old Master Liu was currently in his study studying a martial technique. Over these years, for the sake of peace and quiet, Old Master Liu had moved the location of the study to a remote corner of the family estate. The internal layout was extremely elegant and peaceful, completely isolating the sounds from outside.

However, this time, he did not get to enjoy this tranquility. A guard pushed the door open and entered directly to report: "Old Master, this is bad! The people of the Tang Family and the City Lord's Manor have charged in!"

Having been disturbed, Liu Wuhui was somewhat displeased and said in a deep voice, "What are you panicking for! The Tang Family and the City Lord's Manor want to attack us? Where are they now, and how many people have come?"

"They have already slaughtered their way inside, and many of our people have already fallen. Six or seven hundred people, with at least five hundred Yellow Rank experts!" The man spoke urgently, his tone carrying a hint of crying.

"What!" Liu Wuhui shivered. It wouldn't be strange for the Tang Family and the Liu Family to battle, but why would the City Lord's Manor, which had always remained neutral, also get involved?

In an instant, Old Master Liu thought of Liu Jing.

Last time, he had sent Liu Jing to assassinate Tang Yan, but that scoundrel had still not returned even now. He had originally thought that Liu Jing had taken the opportunity to enjoy himself after completing the assignment, but looking at it now, the matter had been exposed!

Swiftly rushing out of the room, his figure made several leaps to arrive at the front courtyard. When he saw that the surroundings were already ablaze with towering flames and a large number of corpses were lying on the ground-all of whom belonged to the Liu Family-his heart sank.

Looking at their opponents, a portion of them seemed to have gone mad, their fighting intent soaring to the heavens.

If he knew that a single head was worth a hundred taels of silver, he would understand why this group of people was fighting so desperately.

It was over. Everything was completely over.

Watching the Liu Family members fall one by one, Liu Wuhui's heart instantly dropped to the abyss.

"Liu dog, you dared to send someone to kill my grandson! Today, it's either you die or I perish!" Seeing Liu Wuhui emerge, Old Master Tang rushed over with blood-red eyes.

"Earth Rank!" Feeling the aura radiating from Tang Ling's body, Liu Wuhui cried out in alarm.

On an ancient tree not far away, Tang Yan sat on a branch. Seeing that the Liu Family's grand situation was already gone, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. With a shake of his Phantom Step, he swiftly darted toward the Liu Family warehouse.

Because the grand battle had descended, the Liu Family warehouse was currently unguarded. Using the Heaven and Earth Creation Flame to directly melt the refined steel lock, Tang Yan pushed the door open and walked inside.

As for gold, silver, and jewels, Tang Yan didn't have much interest. He rapidly searched through the warehouse, finally finding the storage area for spiritual herbs.

"A Hundred-Year Spiritual Ginseng!"

"Withered Leaf Grass!"

"Lotus Stem!"

"Snow Marrow!"

"..."

Tang Yan's eyes widened as he looked at these medicinal ingredients, his heart simply blooming with joy. Meanwhile, the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron, which had not shown any movement for a long time, also became active at this moment.

"Damn, you always get energetic at a time like this!" Expressing a bit of disdain toward the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron, Tang Yan did not dally either and began moving the medicinal herbs.

With the assistance of the Spatial Spirit Ring, Tang Yan's gathering could be described as incomparably smooth.

The Liu Family had deep foundations in Yun City. Although they did not have an Alchemist, their accumulated storage of spiritual herbs was quite substantial. Any spiritual herb that held some value was completely plundered clean by Tang Yan.

After getting all of this done, Tang Yan looked at the battlefield. Seeing that the Liu Family had been seventy to eighty percent dealt with, Tang Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief and swiftly left the premises.

Upon returning to the Tang Family, an unusual movement suddenly occurred within his dantian. Tang Yan was startled at first, followed by a wave of joy.

He was about to leave Yun City soon, and the hidden threat of the Liu Family had always weighed heavily on his mind.

Today's annihilation of the Liu Family undoubtedly shattered the massive boulder pressing upon his heart. With his pent-up anxieties dissolved, his True Qi naturally became perfectly smooth and unobstructed.

Without hesitation, Tang Yan swiftly returned to his room, crossed his legs, and began to cultivate.

Yun City.

The night that was usually peaceful was now filled with the clamor of weapons and soldiers.

The focus of everyone's attention fell entirely upon the Liu Family.

The announcement issued by the City Lord's Manor overnight caused everyone to speculate endlessly. Did that Liu Jing succeed in the assassination, or did he fail? Why would the City Lord's Manor, which had always held itself high above, decisively take such a lethal action against the Liu Family?

Just as everyone was filled with a multitude of differing opinions, the City Lord's Manor suddenly issued a second announcement.