Hey sis, why are your nostrils puffing smoke?
At the summit of this mountain, surrounded by the vast sky, stood dozens of figures.
Every single one of them had come for Jiang Yuqiong's precious medicinal herbs.
But after witnessing Xiao Aoran getting thoroughly beaten, no one dared to entertain that idea anymore.
Yet Jiang Yuqiong wasn't about to let them leave so easily!
After all, these people were carrying treasures of their own!
"You're all such good people! No need for me to hunt you down one by one!"
Jiang Yuqiong couldn't contain his excitement.
You've all come right to me—surely, with a little persuasion, you'd lend me some of those herbs, right?
As he spoke, he sprang into action.
"Run!"
The crowd's expressions shifted in an instant, and they scattered in all directions, fleeing with all their might.
They'd seen the little devil's agility firsthand!
If they didn't escape fast enough, they'd be stripped down to nothing!
But they had underestimated Jiang Yuqiong's speed.
At some point, unnoticed, a pair of radiant wings materialized behind his small frame.
With a gentle flap, he soared like a great roc, rocketing upward!
A distance of dozens of miles was crossed in the blink of an eye!
In no time, he intercepted a group of five.
Without wasting a word, Jiang Yuqiong raised his hand and struck, smashing through their defenses.
Like a tiger among sheep, he knocked them all to the ground, casually sealing them with a simple restriction.
Then, one by one, he tossed them back to the mountaintop, their groans echoing endlessly.
"Search them quick!"
Han Xuan, Yang Xiao, and a few others, already seasoned at this, swarmed over.
They pounced on the five, rifling through their belongings.
Storage pouches were emptied out in a flash.
They ignored everything else—only the precious herbs mattered.
Hui Shoutao stood off to the side, dumbfounded, his jaw practically on the floor!
So this was how robbery worked? It was an eye-opener!
"This… this is a thing?"
He stood there, stunned, for a good while.
Then, suddenly, he burst into hearty laughter and dove into the fray.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yuqiong had already caught up to another group.
"Little brother, we… we're just here to watch the show, no other intentions! Please let us go!"
This group of three wasn't weak—each around the sixth level of the Spirit Nurturing Realm.
Seeing the little devil closing in, they realized they were in trouble and forced awkward smiles, hoping to appeal to his mercy.
"No worries, no worries! Just bear with it for a sec!"
With a single Great Wilderness Imprisoning Finger, Jiang Yuqiong pinned the trio back to the mountaintop.
Those fleeing in other directions felt their souls nearly leap out of their bodies!
This kid wasn't just physically terrifying!
He could use divine techniques too!
This…
How could he be this horrifying?
They ran even faster, pushing their speed to the absolute limit, desperate to escape.
"Don't run away!"
Jiang Yuqiong shouted after them.
Though he was fast, with dozens of people scattering in every direction, he couldn't catch them all.
He only managed to stop a final group of four.
"Little… little brother, I'm from the Baili Clan! My name's Baili Jingyun!"
"My older brother, Baili Jinghong, is here too—he's at Biling Lake!"
"Could you let us go, little brother? There'll be a generous reward later!"
A boy of about sixteen stammered with a sheepish grin.
Jiang Yuqiong let out an "Oh."
Baili Clan? Baili Jinghong? Never heard of them! What's that got to do with me?
Without a second thought, a flurry of heavy punches rained down, flattening Baili Jingyun and his group. Jiang Yuqiong personally stripped them of all their precious herbs.
"You…"
Baili Jingyun seethed with anger.
He'd already revealed his identity.
And with his brother in the trials too, this kid still dared to rob him?
His eyes flickered with unspoken thoughts.
But with the little devil's ferocity still fresh in his mind, he decided it was better to swallow his pride for now.
Gathering up what herbs he had left, Baili Jingyun cast a deep, lingering glance back before leading his three companions away.
"Thanks, guys! Come back anytime!"
Behind them, Jiang Yuqiong waved his little hand, his gratitude genuine.
Back at the summit, he politely sent off the other two groups he'd caught.
"Hahaha… we're rich! We're rich!"
Hui Shoutao stood before a pile of herbs, laughing uproariously.
Nearby, Qin Yuxi's stunning face was etched with a mix of amusement and disbelief.
These little rascals, when teamed up, were a robbery machine!
The hunters had come for their loot, only to end up the ones cleaned out!
And their moves—each more practiced than the last!
What kind of people were these?
You're still kids, for heaven's sake!
Qin Yuxi closed her eyes, rubbing her smooth forehead in exasperation.
But when she opened them again, she locked eyes with the little devil staring straight at her.
In that instant, her heart skipped a beat!
"Little baby, you're not planning to rob me too, are you?"
She snapped, indignant.
That sneaky glint in his eyes was unmistakable!
"Hehe… don't worry, big sister!"
"I never rob anyone—I'm just borrowing some herbs!"
Jiang Yuqiong grinned cheekily.
Qin Yuxi's forehead pulsed with veins thicker than green beans.
This little brat!
He was actually going to rob her!
After I rushed here the moment I heard about you, stood in front of Xiao Aoran to protect you—THIS is how you repay me?
"You ungrateful little monster! You're driving me up the wall!"
Her teeth itched with fury, her chest heaving so much it left Jiang Yuqiong a bit dazzled.
"Uh…"
"Big sister, why's smoke coming out of your nose?"
Jiang Yuqiong scratched his head.
After a moment's thought, he realized he might've gone a bit too far.
"How about this—I'll trade with you!"
He nodded, proposing a compromise.
That finally calmed Qin Yuxi's rage a bit.
After some sorting, the group settled on the mountaintop to tally their haul.
Aside from the seasonings and dishes Jiang Yuqiong kept, the rest was split evenly among them.
Hui Shoutao, clutching a pile of herbs, was grinning so wide his teeth might've fallen out.
Finally!
They'd struck it big!
Just then, Feng Wuchou, who'd been sitting silently with his face covered, spoke up in a low, eerie tone.
"Those last few you robbed—they're from the Baili Clan!"
"Baili Jinghong, the top prodigy of their younger generation, bears an innate Sacred Vein and has the potential to become a Saint!"
"He's eighteen now and already at the Soul Fusion Realm!"
"That guy's trouble. We'd better watch our backs!"
Feng Wuchou's words were a warning to Jiang Yuqiong.
"Baili Jinghong!"
The others jolted at the name.
They'd all heard of Baili Jinghong!
An innate Sacred Vein—a rare and formidable martial gift.
While not on par with the Sun-Star Body or Heavenly Dragon War Physique, it was still terrifying!
Barring any mishaps, Baili Jinghong was destined to rise to Saint Ancestor status!
Beyond that, the Baili Clan was a towering, thriving force.
They weren't called a "clan" for nothing!
Their standing was a mere step away from a true Immortal Clan!
Once Baili Jinghong achieved sainthood, their family would soar, cementing their legacy!
"Little treasure… little guy, you need to be careful!"
Qin Yuxi warned again.
But Jiang Yuqiong just let out another "Oh," brushing it off entirely.
Then he mumbled to himself.
"Here I thought the Spirit Nurturing Realm was the ceiling for this trial!"
"Didn't expect a Soul Fusion Realm to show up!"