Chapter 541: Embracing Cause and Effect, Aftermath and Disposal

Chapter 541: Embracing Cause and Effect, Aftermath and Disposal

"Over."

As Gongshu Yu’s aura gradually faded, the Shopkeeper of Tianji Workshop also fell into despair.

Young Master Yu’s death here meant that, regardless of what happened to Lu Qing and the City Lord of Canglan, he was truly finished.

The clan would never forgive him.

Thinking of the terrifying power of the clan, the Shopkeeper’s eyes filled with despair.

"He actually killed him."

The Red-faced Elder of Wanxiang Pavilion also widened his eyes in shock.

This was a direct descendant of the Gongshu Clan, one of the Thirty-six Upper Clans of the Upper Realm.

Nangong Yuanwu had actually killed him.

He could already imagine the massive waves this news would cause when it reached the Upper Realm.

A direct descendant of the mighty Gongshu Clan had died in this small Lower Realm, the Little Cang World.

This would not only shock the Gongshu Clan but also draw the attention of other Upper Clans.

The Little Cang World would soon become a place of great turmoil.

"Did a direct descendant of the Gongshu Clan really die here?"

Mo Hongyun, the Lady of Zhenbao Tower, was also stunned.

She felt both a sense of relief at her own survival and shock at Gongshu Yu’s death.

As a native of the Upper Realm, she was well aware of the immense power the Thirty-six Upper Clans held in the vast expanse of the Tianyuan Great World.

Each of these clans was as powerful as a top-tier immortal sect, controlling vast resources and boasting numerous powerful cultivators, including many Core Formation Realm experts.

Among them, the Gongshu Clan was one of the top ten.

For such a powerful clan, the death of their current generation’s direct descendant in the Little Cang World was a significant blow.

Mo Hongyun knew that once the news reached the Gongshu Clan, they would be enraged.

The Little Cang World would likely be engulfed in endless turmoil.

"Lord City Lord."

Compared to the shock of others, Lu Qing’s expression was much calmer.

He had never intended to spare Gongshu Yu, but he was surprised by the City Lord of Canglan’s personal intervention to kill him.

"Friend Daoist, please understand."

The City Lord of Canglan, who had just used his Core Formation Realm power, became even weaker after his brief recovery.

"Direct descendants of the Upper Clans, like Gongshu Yu, are born with a secret technique implanted in their soul by the clan’s Core Formation Realm experts.

If they die, this technique will manifest as a causal connection to their killer.

This means that no matter where the killer flees, they cannot escape the causal tracing.

If you had killed Gongshu Yu, you would have found it difficult to move freely in the future."

The City Lord of Canglan explained slowly.

"I see." Lu Qing was enlightened.

He realized that these ancient and powerful clans were indeed not to be underestimated.

He had never heard of such a bloodline-based causal technique.

This thought made him feel a bit more appreciative of the City Lord of Canglan.

The City Lord had not intervened to plead for Gongshu Yu but to take on the causal consequences of killing him, allowing Lu Qing to avoid them.

Although Lu Qing’s Perfect Jin Dan was formless and could change in countless ways, making him immune to causal tracing, and he possessed many magical artifacts that could hide him from even the Primordial Soul Realm, the City Lord did not know this.

By taking on the causal burden, the City Lord showed great courage and responsibility.

"Lord City Lord, what should we do with these people?"

Lu Qing gestured around.

"Lord City Lord, spare us!"

The Shopkeeper of Tianji Workshop and the Red-faced Elder immediately felt a surge of fear.

They looked at the City Lord of Canglan with pleading eyes.

They knew their lives now depended on his word.

The City Lord of Canglan looked at the suppressed Shopkeeper of Tianji Workshop and others.

He was amazed by Lu Qing’s formidable abilities, which even he found mysterious and unpredictable. After a moment of contemplation, he finally spoke, meeting their pleading gazes.

"These people are ultimately citizens of our Canglan City. Since Gongshu Yu is dead, let’s not create more bloodshed.

Moreover, I am severely injured and cannot afford to waste any more energy.

For now, let’s imprison them. Once I recover, we will decide their fate."

"Everything will be as you say, Lord City Lord."

Lu Qing had no objections.

He had no particular enmity toward the people of Tianji Workshop and Wanxiang Pavilion.

Since the City Lord of Canglan did not want to be too harsh, Lu Qing would not force the issue.

As for silencing witnesses...

Tens of thousands of cultivators in the city had seen this conflict. Silencing them was simply not feasible.

If they truly attempted it, the immense sin would likely invoke the wrath of the world’s Heavenly Dao, bringing down a celestial tribulation immediately.

Even the brutal Gongshu Yu, in his extreme anger, had only wanted to torture and kill the City Lord of Canglan and Mo Hongyun. He had never dared to consider massacring the entire city.

"Thank you, Lord City Master!"

When the City Lord of Canglan announced that he would spare their lives for the time being, the Shopkeeper of Tianji and the others were overjoyed.

Even if they were to be imprisoned, at least they would still be alive.

If they were to die, everything would truly be over.

"Relax your minds and remove your magical defenses. Let me place a seal on your Core Formation Dan. Otherwise, you will die", Lu Qing said coolly.

Upon hearing this, the Shopkeeper of Tianji and the others felt a chill run down their spines.

They dared not object and quickly relaxed their minds and magical defenses.

With the example of Gongshu Yu before them, they did not dare to doubt whether Lu Qing would carry out his threat.

If he dared to slay the direct descendants of the Thirty-six Upper Clans from the Upper Realm, what else would he not dare to do?

Seeing that all the Core Formation Realm cultivators had relaxed their minds and magical defenses, Lu Qing's fingers moved swiftly. Mysterious runes appeared in the air, forming a talisman quickly.

"Drawing runes in the void!"

The Shopkeeper of Tianji and the other Core Formation Realm cultivators were all shocked to the core.

Only now did they remember that Lu Qing was a master of talisman making.

Indeed, the turmoil in Canglan City had all started because of him.

They had always speculated about the level of the talisman master at Zhenbao Tower.

Now, seeing Lu Qing's skill in drawing runes in the void, they all realized that his talisman-making abilities were truly at the master level.

Combined with Lu Qing's formidable strength, which even Gongshu Yu could not match, the Shopkeeper of Tianji and the Red-faced Elder finally understood why they had lost so thoroughly in the talisman market competition.

With such a mysterious and immensely powerful talisman master backing them, it was no wonder Zhenbao Tower had been unbeatable.

Lu Qing's speed in drawing the talisman was incredibly fast.

Although he did not use any mind-splitting techniques, it didn't take long for him to place seals on the Core Formation Dan of all the cultivators he had subdued.

Once the seals were in place, the Shopkeeper of Tianji and the other Core Formation Realm cultivators immediately felt their Core Formation Dan completely sealed.

They could not utilize the power within, nor could they connect with the external spiritual energy.

Now, apart from their physical strength, they could not use any magical power.

"What kind of seal is this, so powerful!"

Feeling their Core Formation Dan completely sealed, the Shopkeeper of Tianji and the others inwardly lamented.

Their last bit of hope was extinguished, and they no longer dared to have any ulterior motives.

"Lord City Master, I have sealed the Core Formation Dan of all these people. They cannot use their magical power", Lu Qing said after sealing the Core Formation Dan of all the Core Formation Realm cultivators.

"Thank you, Daoist friend."

The City Lord of Canglan had been watching the entire time and was quite surprised by Lu Qing's methods.

He was even more intrigued by the mysterious strongman's background.

He could sense that Lu Qing was definitely not at the Primordial Soul Realm.

Lu Qing did not have the unique aura of a Primordial Soul Realm cultivator.

In the battle with Gongshu Yu, Lu Qing did not use any techniques or methods specific to the Primordial Soul Realm.

This only made him more astonished.

In his perception, Lu Qing still appeared to be at the middle stage of the third transformation of the Core Formation Dan.

But how could a mere middle-stage third transformation Core Formation Dan cultivator so easily crush and defeat Gongshu Yu, who was at the eighth transformation of the Core Formation Dan?

Therefore, Lu Qing must have used some secret method or artifact to conceal his true cultivation level.

This concealment was so thorough that even he, a Primordial Soul Realm cultivator, could not see through it!

However, despite his surprise, the City Lord of Canglan knew that now was not the time for curiosity, so he did not ask.

After sealing all the Core Formation Realm cultivators, Lu Qing's figure suddenly disappeared.

A dozen breaths later, he reappeared, holding two people.

Thud!

Throwing the two people to the ground, Lu Qing said, "There are these two as well. How would you like to deal with them, Lord City Master?"

Only then did everyone see that the two people Lu Qing had brought back were the two Primordial Soul Realm experts who had accompanied Gongshu Yu.

However, these two Primordial Soul Realm experts now looked quite pitiful.

Their injuries were even more severe than those of the City Lord of Canglan.

Even when Lu Qing threw them to the ground, they did not regain consciousness.

The City Lord of Canglan looked at the two old men and could see that they had directly withstood the explosion of his magical seal.

Although they still had a breath left in them, they were likely completely ruined.

After a moment’s thought, he finally said, “Let’s imprison them for now. We can deal with everything once my injuries have recovered somewhat.”

“Lord City Lord, where should we imprison these people?” Lu Qing asked.

“Take them to my residence. In the City Lord’s Mansion, there is a Blackstone Prison specifically refined to hold cultivation experts.

Not only is it incredibly sturdy, but it can also shield against all kinds of divine soul and spiritual perception.

Even a Primordial Soul Realm powerhouse would find it difficult to break out if imprisoned there.

It’s perfect for holding them.”

“Very well.”

Lu Qing immediately agreed upon hearing about such a place.

The Tianji Shopkeeper and the others felt even more despair when they heard that they would be imprisoned in the Blackstone Prison.

Now, even if they wanted to seek help, it would be impossible.

“Hongyun, send two people to escort these individuals to the City Lord’s Mansion.”

The City Lord of Canglan City ordered.

“Yes, Lord City Lord,” Zhenbao Tower’s owner, Mo Hongyun, respectfully replied.

“Even now, you still call me City Lord?”

The City Lord of Canglan City looked at Mo Hongyun and sighed.

Mo Hongyun remained silent, saying nothing.

After a long moment, she finally whispered, “I understand, Uncle.”

Lu Qing’s heart stirred, and the lingering doubts in his mind were instantly dispelled.

He had been puzzled earlier about why the City Lord of Canglan City would be willing to risk a falling out with Gongshu Yu over the Zhenbao Tower’s affairs.

Even when facing three Primordial Souls, he had shown no hesitation.

And where did Mo Hongyun get the audacity to brazenly seize the entire Fulu market in Canglan City, disregarding all rules?

It turned out she had this connection with the City Lord of Canglan City.

However, judging by the current situation, their relationship seemed to be quite complicated.

The Tianji Shopkeeper and the others were all wide-eyed and shocked when they heard Mo Hongyun call him ‘Uncle.’

Regret filled their eyes.

If they had known that Mo Hongyun had such a close relationship with the City Lord, they never would have dared to take such overt actions against the Zhenbao Tower.

Now, it was too late. One wrong move, and the whole game was lost.

They had misjudged the situation and were now reduced to prisoners.

“Good, very good, you finally acknowledge me!”

Hearing Mo Hongyun call him ‘Uncle,’ the City Lord of Canglan City was overjoyed, his face breaking into a smile as if his injuries had improved.

Seeing his happiness, Mo Hongyun’s heart softened, but she still maintained a stern expression. “Although I’ve called you Uncle, that doesn’t mean I forgive you and your Nangong family for what you did to my father and mother. I hope you understand that.”

The City Lord of Canglan City was taken aback.

He then smiled bitterly. “I know, I know. It was my mistake back then, and I will make it up to you in the future.”

Lu Qing, hearing this, understood the complexity of their relationship.

“Also, since I’ve called you Uncle, there is one more thing I want to ask of you,” Mo Hongyun said.

The City Lord of Canglan City perked up. “What is it? Speak up. As long as I can do it, I will agree.”

“My request is simple. You can imprison the others temporarily, but there is one person you cannot take.”

“Who?”

“It’s him, Qiu Rong.” Mo Hongyun pointed. “This person betrayed the Zhenbao Tower and secretly activated a demonic artifact within the tower, causing all this trouble.

I can forgive the others, but this person must be left behind.”

Qiu Rong’s face immediately changed.

He had been relieved, thinking he had escaped a dire fate.

But he hadn’t expected this wretched woman to remember him.

In terror, he fell to his knees, repeatedly kowtowing to the City Lord of Canglan City. “Spare my life, Lord City Lord, spare my life! I was just momentarily blinded and misled by the Tianji Shop. Please forgive me this once!”

Qiu Rong knew that begging Mo Hongyun, that wretched woman, would be futile.

His only hope for mercy now was the City Lord of Canglan City.

So he kowtowed repeatedly, shattering the tiles beneath him.

With his Golden Core sealed and his protective magical power gone, his forehead was also split open, blood streaming down, making him look extremely pitiful and humble.

However, the City Lord of Canglan City was no ordinary person and was not moved by such a small plea.

He said immediately, “Since this person betrayed your Zhenbao Tower, I will leave him to your disposal.”

“Lord City Lord…”

“Silence!”

Qiu Rong, hearing this, was terrified and tried to plead further, but Mo Hongyun casually summoned a burst of magical power and slapped him across the face.

With his Golden Core sealed and no protective magical power, Qiu Rong could not withstand such a force.

He was sent flying into the air, spinning several times before crashing heavily to the ground.

Not only was half his face torn to shreds, his teeth flew out, and he fell unconscious.

(End of Chapter)

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