Chapter 33
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Chapter 33: Don’t Treat Longevity Lightly
Outside Yunzhong City, a large net captured the Big Shadiao.
The Big Shadiao realized the danger and struggled desperately, pecking and tearing with its mouth and claws, but the large net was completely invulnerable.
There were five to six cultivators scattered around the net, constantly shouting and scaring the Big Shadiao. Their goal was to exhaust the Big Shadiao so that they could capture it alive.
“Chirp chirp.”
The Small Shadiao circled high in the sky, making a mournful cry.
It had a deep wound on its abdomen, still bleeding, but it dared not dive down to rescue the Big Shadiao because there was a person standing below, giving it a deep sense of threat.
“Uncle He, when can we catch that beast?”
Outside the crowd, there was also a person dressed in luxurious clothing, lazily gazing at the small bird in the sky, with a face full of greed.
“Don’t worry, young master. This creature is tired, and we will have it very soon.”
The middle-aged man facing Small Shadiao said, Small Shadiao didn’t want to leave.
Perfect! If we capture both Aurora Falcons, the young master will surely reward us generously.
“Hurry up, I can’t wait any longer.”
Young Master He said.
This Aurora Falcon looks incredibly magnificent.
Just one look and he fell in love with it.
It’s much better than the beast pet he had before.
He must get his hands on it.
“Yes, young master.”
The middle-aged man said.
He knew Young Master He’s temper.
Since he said so, they must capture the Aurora Falcon today.
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Lin Jiang stuck on an invisibility charm and secretly approached the vicinity of the Aurora Falcon.
He saw Big Shadiao being captured and Small Shadiao in great distress, feeling a bit anxious himself.
“Nine people, is one in the Foundation Building Period?”
Lin Jiang saw those bad people again, and one of them had the aura of a beginner in the field of building foundations.
He had encountered many such auras in Yunzhong City over the years, so he was very familiar with this kind of energy.
“Is that finely dressed man their leader?”
Lin Jiang continued to analyze their clothing and positions.
The finely dressed man seemed to be the leader of these people, and it was highly likely that he was the young master of a prominent family, while the others were servants.
“Is it worth it for Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao?”
Lin Jiang began to hesitate.
This group of people was clearly not easy to deal with.
Not only did they have someone at the beginner level in the field of building foundations, but they also had four people in the later stage of Qi Refining, while the remaining five were in the middle stage of Qi Refining.
Their strength already exceeded what Lin Jiang could handle.
“I must save them. Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao are not only the last thoughts I have for the Lin family, but also my commitment to the path.
Though I have an endless lifespan, I still have a heart devoted to the path.
If I give up my own interests because the enemy is too strong, then my commitment to the path is too weak.”
“A commitment to the path is a commitment to becoming stronger.
The heart devoted to the path must remain steadfast.”
“Besides, I’m not weak either.
Even though I’m only at the seventh level of Qi Refining, I have the Explosive Element Technique.
I have tens of thousands of years of lifespan.
Isn’t that what it is, just lifespan?
I don’t care about that.”
After reflecting for a moment, Lin Jiang’s gaze immediately became resolute.
No amount of danger could damage his commitment to the path.
Of course, Lin Jiang didn’t use brute force.
He had a plan.
First, he would capture the young man in fancy clothes, and then he would rescue Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao.
Once that was done, the Explosive Element Technique wouldn’t stand a chance, and they could escape.
Lin Jiang silently hid, keeping a distance of over five hundred meters from the Foundation Building cultivator.
Within his range of awareness, he was temporarily safe.
When the Foundation Building cultivator moved away, it would be time for him to take action.
The opportunity came quickly.
With the young man in fancy clothes urging him on, the middle-aged man finally cast his spell and took off to chase Small Shadiao.
The Aurora Falcon, a powerful bird of prey, could fly very high.
It wasn’t as simple as a few hundred meters.
“Charge!”
The opportunity flashed by, and Lin Jiang decisively made his move.
He displayed his skills to the fullest and headed straight for the young man in fancy clothes.
Young Master He never expected someone to attack him from behind.
It wasn’t until Lin Jiang was just tens of meters away from him that he felt a gust of wind coming from behind.
But his reaction was slow.
By the time he turned around, he saw Lin Jiang’s palm pressed against his shoulder.
“Bang!”
“Plop!”
Lin Jiang’s palm struck the young man in fancy clothes’ shoulder, almost shattering his shoulder bone.
The young man spat out a mouthful of blood, and then Lin Jiang grabbed his neck with one hand.
“Young master!”
“The young master was captured!”
“Oh no, the young master has been captured!”
Several servants noticed something strange and shouted loudly.
The man who was wrestling with Small Shadiao in mid-air also had a big change in expression and immediately let go of Small Shadiao, landing on the ground.
“Excuse me, who are you? Do you know who you’ve captured?”
“I don’t care who you are.
How dare you lay hands on my pet?
This means a lifelong grudge.”
Lin Jiang spoke in a deep voice.
He had already disguised his appearance and wrapped himself in a cloak.
It shouldn’t be easy to recognize his identity.
“Your pet? Taoist friend, it seems there was a misunderstanding.
We thought it was a monster from Yunzhong Mountain Range, so we acted to capture it.
Since it’s a misunderstanding, why don’t we resolve it?”
The middle-aged man spoke, trying to maintain a gentle tone.
He wanted to rescue the young master first before discussing further.
“Oh? You say, how do we resolve it?”
“We release your pet, and we will compensate you with some spirit stones.
You can decide on the amount.
And then, you release our young master.
How about that?”
“You won’t kill me afterward?”
“No, we are a reputable family.
Your Taoist friend may not know this, but the person you captured is called He Yunwei.
The ancestor of our family is the sixth elder of the Cloud Sword Sect.
His grandfather is the deputy city lord of Yunzhong City, and his father is the deputy hall master of the Guardian Hall in Yunzhong City.
The He family has a great reputation in this area.
If you don’t believe it, you can let our young master give you a guarantee that we will absolutely not pursue anything later on.”
The middle-aged man said gently.
Make the guarantee first, and then use your identity to pressure him.
This foolish boy is probably going to take the bait.
Lin Jiang’s face revealed a hint of fear.
This young master’s background was truly intimidating.
He was well aware of the He family’s influence.
Their ancestor was an elder of the Cloud Sword Sect—at least at the Nascent Soul stage.
The He family was also a dominant force in Yunzhong City.
“So, you’re the young master of the He family? Then I believe you.
Take down the net first, and then we’ll discuss compensation.
I don’t ask for much—just give me a thousand spirit stones, and I’ll release him.”
“No problem. I’ll release them right away.”
The middle-aged man spoke and personally restrained Big Shadiao before untying the net, setting it free.
Lin Jiang let out a whistle.
Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao flapped their wings and landed on his shoulder, nearly covering his entire head with their size.
The two birds were truly enormous.
“Taoist friend, we’ve done as you asked.
Here are one thousand spirit stones.
Now, can you release my young master?”
“I cannot.”
“You… Why are you going back on your word, Taoist friend?”
The middle-aged man suppressed his fury, already planning his revenge.
Once the young master was safe, he would make this insolent fool suffer.
“I’m not a fool.
How about we play a game?”
“What game?”
“Your men will fight my beast pet.
If I lose, you can take your young master.
If you lose, I’ll still release him, but you must retreat fifty miles.”
“Kid, you’re playing with fire.”
“Do you want to play or not?”
“No! Release my young master now, or I’ll tear you apart!”
The middle-aged man shed his pretense.
He no longer bothered to act polite—his intent to kill was obvious.
“Unfortunately, you have no choice.
He Yunwei is the legitimate heir of the He family, correct?
If I kill him, you die too, don’t you?
Or do you think I won’t trade my life for all of yours?”
“You…”
“I told you, you have no choice.
Step aside, and do not interfere.”
Lin Jiang’s voice turned cold as he ordered Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao to attack the He family’s servants.
The two falcons, still burning with rage, turned their icy eyes on their targets.
They spread their wings and soared into the sky.
“Don’t let them get close to you, or I’ll break one of their legs first!”
Lin Jiang noticed the servants inching closer to the Foundation Building cultivator and immediately issued a warning.
“You fools, stay back!
If something happens to the young master, not only will we all die, but our families will be slaughtered too!”
The middle-aged man took a deep breath and addressed his subordinates.
He Yunwei was useless within the He family—he lacked talent, character, and intelligence.
However, he possessed one invaluable skill—pleasing the He family’s patriarch.
He was the favorite descendant of the He patriarch, rumored to resemble the patriarch’s deceased son.
Because of this, He Yunwei was highly favored.
His father and grandfather depended on him to curry favor with the patriarch.
If he died, the entire He family would be outraged, and everyone here—along with their families—would be doomed.
Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao had already begun their hunt.
Their attacks were simple but brutally effective.
They soared high before diving down, using sheer speed and razor-sharp claws to tear through even the strongest defenses.
And they were unbelievably fast—even cultivators had trouble reacting in time.
“Pu!”
Within a minute, blood was already spilling.
One Qi Refining cultivator had his skull crushed.
Another was snatched by an Aurora Falcon and hurled into the air.
Before he could hit the ground, a second falcon swooped in from the side, slicing him in half.
His body split apart mid-air—a truly gruesome end.
“Run! Run for your lives!”
The remaining followers lost all courage.
He Yunwei was nothing but a spoiled brat, and his men were mere flatterers, lacking any real backbone.
Had they encountered a genuine warrior, perhaps the Aurora Falcons wouldn’t have been so deadly.
But now, they were helpless.
They tried to escape, but the Aurora Falcons were relentless.
Among flying beasts, they were the fastest.
In moments, they caught up and slaughtered them all.
Two storage bags were even retrieved from their corpses.
“Taoist friend, you win.
I have nothing more to say.
Now let him go.”
The middle-aged man’s tone had turned frigid, his immense spiritual energy pressing down on Lin Jiang.
“Fine. Take him.”
Lin Jiang let out a loud laugh.
Then, with a swift motion, he crushed He Yunwei’s neck and tossed his corpse to the middle-aged man.
