Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 188 - 186 Token (1)

Chapter 188: Chapter 186 Token (1)

Yan Rufeng hadn’t even glanced at Jiang Ning, nor did he pay any attention to the Jiang family disciple charging at him with a longsword. With a slight shake, an invisible pressure aura spread out, overwhelming the sky in an instant.

The pressure aura, a spiritual power shield released by a cultivator, could be emitted by those who reached the Qi Refinement Realm. Under its cover, if the releaser wished, anyone with lower cultivation could be killed instantly.

Against mundane people, Yan Rufeng was too lazy to act. As the pressure aura emerged, everyone present immediately felt their breath catch, as if Tai Mountain was pressing down on them, making every step difficult. It seemed like death was just a moment away. For the first time, they felt so close to death that their hearts seized, and fear was born within them.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

All the weapons in the hands of the Jiang family members fell to the ground at that moment.

The man who tried to pierce Yan Rufeng’s chest saw blood spurting from his mouth even before the longsword fell.

Yan Rufeng, with his hands behind his back, said calmly, "If I don’t see your Family Head within a minute, you’ll bear the consequences."

As Yan Rufeng withdrew the pressure aura, everyone present felt relieved. Immediately, several people crawled and scrambled toward the inner hall.

Jiang Yuan hadn’t expected Yan Rufeng to get angry and hurriedly knelt before him.

"Immortal Master, I know they offended you first. Please show mercy and spare their lives."

Yan Rufeng’s lips curled up in a slight smile, "That depends on how your Family Head handles it."

Jiang Tao, who was discussing matters, had just made a decision when someone outside shouted loudly.

"Family... Family Head, something bad has happened. Someone has come causing trouble!"

"Who dares to cause trouble at my Jiang family?" Jiang Tao’s eyes shot out a murderous glare.

"Returning to the Family Head, that person came with Jiang Yuan."

"It’s Jiang Yuan again!"

Jiang Tao, enraged, shouted angrily, "Dammit, that old traitor brought someone to cause trouble at my Jiang family. Everyone, follow me and we’ll chop them both up."

Enraged, Jiang Tao rushed out with his sword. In an instant, a dozen Jiang family elites also grabbed their weapons and followed.

Before Jiang Tao reached the outer courtyard, he shouted angrily, "Which bastard dares to cause trouble at my Jiang family? Kneel before me now, and I’ll spare your life!"

Jiang Tao insulted Yan Rufeng, making Jiang Yuan shiver in fear. His face turned pale, and his eyes were vacant. He muttered to himself, "It’s over, it’s all over. The Jiang family is finished."

"Ha ha!"

Yan Rufeng sneered coldly, "Quite the arrogant mouth you have. It seems the Jiang family needs a new Family Head!"

As soon as Jiang Tao arrived, the Jiang family members regained their spirit. They picked up their weapons and surrounded Yan Rufeng again.

The guard Jiang Ning saw their Family Head arriving and hurriedly ran up, shouting, "Family Head, it’s that brat standing with Jiang Yuan."

Jiang Ning pointed at Yan Rufeng fiercely.

"Ha ha..."

Jiang Tao laughed heartily, "Brat, didn’t you bother to find out who dares to cause trouble at my Jiang family in Mujiang City? Who gave you the courage?"

Yan Rufeng said calmly, "You are the head of the Jiang family, right?"

"At least you have some sense. I am Jiang Tao, the current head of the Jiang family."

Jiang Yuan, fearing things would escalate, hurriedly said, "Family Head, do you know who you’re speaking to? He is an Immortal!"

"Shut up about Immortals! Jiang Yuan, after I chop him, I’ll deal with you!" Jiang Tao roared.

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Tao raised his sword and lunged at Yan Rufeng.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuan shouted, "Family Head, you’re digging your own grave!"

Jiang Yuan rushed forward, trying to use his body to block the sword aimed at Yan Rufeng.

"Ha ha..."

Jiang Tao laughed, "Jiang Yuan, if you’re so eager to die, I’ll chop you first..."

Yan Rufeng shook his head in disappointment; just as the longsword was about to pierce Jiang Yuan’s chest, Yan Rufeng pointed his finger, and Jiang Tao’s longsword turned to molten iron, spilling onto the ground.

Jiang Tao was shocked, thinking, "What’s going on? How did the longsword turn to molten iron? Could it be that brat is really an Immortal..."

Jiang Yuan, thinking he was about to die, opened his eyes and saw the terrified Jiang Tao standing there stunned. He thought, "Was I saved by the Immortal Master just now..."

At that moment, Jiang Yuan’s face changed, and he said sharply, "Jiang Tao, you’ve offended the Immortal Master. If you repent now and apologize to him, I can plead on your behalf and ask him to spare your life."

Jiang Tao hesitated, thinking, "It seems that brat really is a cultivator. I should apologize for now, and later seek help from my brother, who is also a cultivator..."

Moments later, Jiang Tao knelt before Yan Rufeng, respectfully saying, "I, a lowly commoner, did not know the Immortal Master was here and unintentionally offended you. Please, Immortal Master, show mercy and spare my life!"

Yan Rufeng had come to the Jiang family to inquire why they spent a fortune to buy the White Jade Arhat and to help Jiang Yuan. He had no intention of killing anyone.

Although Yan Rufeng no longer had the cultivation of an Immortal Venerable, he wasn’t so downcast as to argue with ordinary people. Since Jiang Tao had already apologized, his anger subsided.

"Jiang Tao, if you can truthfully answer one question, I will pardon your offense," Yan Rufeng said.

Jiang Tao dared not rise and said, "Immortal Master, please ask."

Yan Rufeng asked, "Jiang Tao, did you spend a fortune to buy a White Jade Arhat?"

Jiang Tao was startled, "How did people from the cultivation world know I bought the White Jade Arhat? That White Jade Arhat was restricted by my brother. How did he discover this? Could he be a helper from the Yi Family..."

Then Jiang Tao thought, "No, if the Yi Family had a cultivator’s protection, they wouldn’t have sold the White Jade Arhat to me..."

Though Jiang Tao didn’t know the purpose behind Yan Rufeng’s question about the White Jade Arhat, he dared not lie. "Returning to the Immortal Master, indeed, I did spend a fortune to buy a White Jade Arhat."

"Where did you buy it from?"

Yan Rufeng’s question about where Jiang Tao bought it validated Jiang Tao’s guess. Jiang Tao smiled and thought, "He indeed isn’t here to help the Yi Family against us. In that case, there’s nothing to fear from him..."

"Returning to the Immortal Master, the White Jade Arhat was purchased by me from the Yi Family in Cangxuan City!" Jiang Tao answered honestly.

Hearing this, Yan Rufeng thought, "I didn’t expect the White Jade Arhat to come from the Yi Family. No wonder Yi Mu wanted it back. But if they sold it, why try to take it back? If it’s just an ordinary White Jade Arhat, why would the Yi Family hide its origin..."