Jiang Hegui's expression was extremely stern. He realized that the Azurecloud Sect was completely different from what he remembered.

A Golden Core disciple with such deep spiritual power was unheard of, even if someone had sealed their spiritual power, it still felt off. And those at the Divine Soul Stage like Lingyunzi were all brimming with fighting spirit... What on earth had happened to the Azurecloud Sect?

Where was the low-profile Azurecloud Sect that used to avoid any trouble?

He took a deep breath and said, "My junior nephew was reckless first and has already received his due punishment. Let him go, and let's call it even."

The behavior of the Azurecloud Sect made him uneasy; he needed to investigate their current situation first.

Of course, he was determined to rescue Tan Yaoguang.

Lingyunzi remained wary of Jiang Hegui and, without turning his head, said to Zhang Yang, "Let the kid go!"

"No!" Zhang Yang shook his head. "They caused trouble first, insulted my junior sister, and lost the challenge. Since they're in my hands, they should pay a ransom."

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Jiang Hegui couldn't help but shout, "Didn't you already take his spatial ring?"

"Senior, don't get it wrong. He's my captive, and it's only right for me to seize the spoils. But he's of no use to me; just pay the ransom, and I'll let him go back," Zhang Yang said uncompromisingly. "If you don't want to, I'll hang him outside Azurecloud Town for public sale!"

A murderous intent surged from Jiang Hegui's heart. He never expected a disciple of the Azurecloud Sect to dare treat the Langya Sacred Ground this way.

Was it because of grudges from decades ago?

He held back, not daring to act, because the Azurecloud Sect still had Qingyunzi.

The incident of Tan Qiushui being crushed decades ago was well known to the upper echelons of the Langya Sacred Ground.

With Qingyunzi around, how could Jiang Hegui dare to make a move?

He kept a stern face and asked, "How much do you want?"

"My sect spent millions of spirit stones to train me to the Golden Core Realm. Our Azurecloud Sect is so poor, yet we spent so much. I imagine the Langya Sacred Ground spent even more. But since you're here in person, I'll give you a discount; just give me a million spirit stones."

The onlookers were both pained and shocked by Zhang Yang's meticulous calculation.

A Golden Core openly extorting a Divine Soul Stage from the Langya Sacred Ground?

Was this confidence, or was it ignorance and fearlessness?

Jiang Hegui felt a surge of anger he couldn't suppress. Extorting him for a million spirit stones and still acting like he was doing him a favor—he could hardly stand it.

Lingyunzi suddenly appeared beside Zhang Yang, grabbed Tan Yaoguang, and tossed him to Jiang Hegui, saying blandly, "Alright, he's yours!"

He couldn't stand watching any longer.

"Hmph!" Jiang Hegui turned and left.

Tan Yaoguang glared at Zhang Yang, his eyes filled with killing intent.

"A million, what are you looking at?" Zhang Yang said indignantly. "If you keep looking, I'll capture you again, and you'll have to ransom yourself once more!"

Tan Yaoguang turned and left; if he didn't leave now, he wouldn't be able to resist making a move.

But he also knew he wasn't a match, so he could only leave for now.

Zhang Yang watched Tan Yaoguang leave, then turned to Lingyunzi and complained, "Uncle Master, my million..."

"Just do your job well!" Lingyunzi flew away.

"Sigh!"

Zhang Yang sighed, took a deep breath, then smiled and said to the surrounding crowd, "Everyone, just think of it as watching a circus, don't take it to heart. The Bluemoon Trading Guild's items are available for you to choose from, don't miss this opportunity.

We didn't expect so many people this time, so we weren't fully prepared, and our stock is seriously low.

So, some items will be gone once they're sold out."

The crowd stared blankly at Zhang Yang. Many had seen him over the past few days, but no one paid much attention.

A Golden Core, who seemed so amiable, who would care?

But this guy actually wielded a spirit-grade tool and crushed Tan Yaoguang, a core disciple of the Langya Sacred Ground, and even dared to extort a Divine Soul Stage...

Yet, in the blink of an eye, Zhang Yang was back to selling items...

These events overturned their impression of Zhang Yang. Which side of him was real?

The crowd, with various thoughts, entered the Bluemoon Trading Guild.

Many of them had indeed come for the Bluemoon Trading Guild, and now, with the stock running low, they really needed to make their selections quickly.

"Senior Brother, thank you!" Situ Mingyue approached, gratefully thanking Zhang Yang.

Although she had joined the Azurecloud Sect, and Zhang Yang had repeatedly assured her that the sect would protect her, she had always harbored doubts. After all, they were up against the Langya Sacred Ground.

But seeing Zhang Yang's strong suppression of Tan Yaoguang and Lingyunzi facing Jiang Hegui directly, she was completely reassured.

From now on, she was wholly a member of the Azurecloud Sect.

Zhang Yang chuckled, "You called me Senior Brother, of course, I'll help you! Rest assured, there won't be any problems in the Azurecloud Sect, just focus on your tasks."

"Mm!" Situ Mingyue turned and entered the Bluemoon Trading Guild, continuing her work.

Zhang Yang glanced at the Bluemoon Trading Guild and, seeing nothing else needed his help, he simply left.

The conflict between the Azurecloud Sect and the Langya Sacred Ground quickly spread throughout Azurecloud Town.

In Courtyard Nine of the Azurecloud Guesthouse, Situ Haonan heard the news and couldn't help but smile knowingly, "Good, good! I no longer have to worry about Mingyue!"

This time, the Azurecloud Sect openly showed their stance; anyone who dared to touch his daughter would be dealing with the Azurecloud Sect.

Meanwhile, Jiang Hegui and his group, residing in Courtyard Twenty-Five of the Azurecloud Guesthouse, were livid.

They had lost face this time.

Jiang Hegui coldly stared at Tan Yaoguang and asked icily, "Didn't you know we were supposed to keep our identities hidden this time? Why did you act? Now that our identities are exposed, the Azurecloud Sect will surely be on guard. How are we supposed to investigate the Azurecloud Sect's secret realm now?"

Tan Yaoguang's expression was bitter, "Uncle Master, I didn't expect that woman to join the Azurecloud Sect... That was the Profound Yin Dao Seed I've been searching for, which would greatly aid my cultivation."

Jiang Hegui furrowed his brow, finally understanding why Tan Junshan couldn't resist acting.

Because Tan Junshan's Dao Seed was a Pure Yang Dao Seed, cultivating the Pure Yang Path, having a Profound Yin Dao Seed as a furnace would be immensely beneficial.

He pondered for a moment before saying calmly, "She's already joined Azurecloud; it's not suitable to act against her now. Use your brains; the Azurecloud Sect isn't as simple as it seems. Unless one day, the Azurecloud Sect is on the brink of destruction, you can't act against them with ease!"

He turned to the others and instructed, "Tan Yaoguang is no longer suitable to act openly. You all go and gather information in secret; I want to know the changes in the Azurecloud Sect over the past few years. Also, investigate that kid and find out what's going on with him."

A Golden Core acting like this was too abnormal.

"Yes, Uncle Master!"

The others nodded and began to move quietly in Azurecloud Town.