CHAPTER 1686: CHAPTER 1689: DOMINANCE: EVERYTHING IS MINE

"Do you two need me to make another move?"

Ling Xiao returned to the banquet, coldly staring at the remaining two martial artists of the Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level.

In his eyes, there was an undeniable killing intent.

"You are indeed formidable, sir. We concede. The Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot is yours."

The two exchanged glances and ultimately chose to yield.

They were not confident they could defeat Ling Xiao.

After all, if Ling Xiao could defeat a martial artist of equivalent cultivation with one strike, then defeating them shouldn’t be difficult either.

Ji Luoyu, Fengming Lian, and Leng Mei all retrieved their share of the Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot.

Although it was only a small amount, it was still a rare treat.

"What about the rest!"

Ling Xiao scanned the crowd and said indifferently, "I said before, do not make me angry. Once I am angry, none of you will get to enjoy this delicacy."

"Don’t be too excessive, sir. Are you saying we should all hand over our Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot?"

Ling Xiao’s words greatly angered one of the martial artists of the Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level.

"Excessive? Did you consider being excessive when you made your move?

Moreover, Young Master Fan said those with ability deserve it. Do you think you bunch of trash deserve to enjoy such delicacies?"

Ling Xiao was never a gentleman of decorum.

If within the rules, others could rob him, why couldn’t he rob them?

"You have three breaths to hand over your items and spare your lives. Fail, and you die. After all, before the White Tiger Summit starts, contestants can kill each other."

Ling Xiao said coldly.

"I didn’t expect you to know this rule?"

Fan Ruohai was a bit surprised.

"What’s so difficult about that? Every White Tiger Summit has nearly twice as many selected martial artists as actual participants.

There will be a large number of deaths and disappearances until the number meets the entry requirements, at which point the slaughter will be prohibited.

So killing them shouldn’t be against the rules, and I believe the King of the Tianhai Empire won’t blame me either."

Ling Xiao said lightly.

"Two breaths left!"

As Ling Xiao spoke to Fan Ruohai, he didn’t forget to count the time.

Soon, some martial artists of the Yin-Yang Realm Sixth Level gritted their teeth and handed over their items, placing them on Ling Xiao’s table.

They did not want to die.

Ling Xiao could easily kill martial artists of the Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level, so what were they?

Even though the Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot was invaluable, staying alive was more critical, even if it meant swallowing their pride.

"One breath left!"

A chilly killing intent emanated from Ling Xiao’s sword.

"My words are absolute. Whoever refuses to hand over their items will die!"

Ling Xiao’s voice was icy cold.

Fan Ruohai couldn’t stop him because these were the rules he set, and stopping him would mean slapping his own face.

"Forget it, we concede!"

When Ling Xiao was about to make a move, the remaining two martial artists of the Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level finally gave up.

They handed over their Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot and the items they had stolen, all to Ling Xiao.

In this way, coupled with his winnings, Ling Xiao had the equivalent of two complete servings of the Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot.

"Just a reminder, Brother Ling, you should only consume this once a month at most, or it might be too much to handle."

Fan Ruohai said with a smile.

"Thanks for the reminder, let’s go."

Having obtained what he needed, Ling Xiao was not willing to waste any more time here.

He had to return to improve his cultivation level.

His cultivation was currently at the pinnacle of the Yin-Yang Realm Fourth Layer, just a step away from the Yin-Yang Realm Fifth Level.

With the Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot, he believed he could break through.

Every breakthrough in cultivation was another lifeline for Ling Xiao.

Living on the White Tiger Continent, unfamiliar with the land, only strength was the greatest reliance.

The four of them walked out of the fifteenth floor and headed down the stairs.

Although the Qijing Tower had windows, flying was not allowed.

If one jumped out, they would plunge straight to the ground.

While Ling Xiao was indifferent to this, the three girls couldn’t quite withstand it.

Moreover, since he came in openly, there was no need to exit through the window.

Fan Ruohai squinted, watching Ling Xiao’s departing figure.

That figure quickly disappeared from Fan Ruohai’s sight, yet his gaze continued in that direction.

"Heavenly Emperor Ling Xiao of the Heavenly Dynasty, what an interesting fellow."

He was very much looking forward to seeing Ling Xiao’s performance at the White Tiger Summit.

"Wan Shuang, don’t let him surpass you."

Fan Ruohai suddenly said with a smile.

"That will not happen."

Mu Wan Shuang, face as cold as frost, confidently responded, "Although he is much stronger than these incompetents, he is still far behind me."

"Wan Shuang, don’t be complacent. This person is only seventeen, while you are already twenty-two, five years older."

Fan Ruohai smiled warmly.

The girl he had taken under his wing had great potential, or so he thought.

Yet after seeing Ling Xiao, he suddenly realized that he might have been a bit lax in his usual guidance.

Mu Wan Shuang would need to work even harder.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t be impossible for Ling Xiao to catch up with her.

At this moment, Ling Xiao and the others had exited Qijing Tower and were heading towards Yingjie Building.

"Once we’re back, one portion of the Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot will be mine. You can share the other with Dan Feng, Joshua Long, and the others."

Ling Xiao had already made up his mind.

The Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot was very potent, and he couldn’t finish it all within a few days.

Unlike pills, food would surely spoil over time.

The effects would significantly diminish; it’d be better to share it with friends.

The people around him were now his subordinates, loyal to him. To inspire harder work, some benefits needed to be given.

As a ruler, one really couldn’t be too stingy.

Moreover, he had already acquired the recipe for this dish. As long as the materials were available, he could make more and wouldn’t worry about not having it again.

"You’re quite generous, but these are hard-won by you; how could we accept them?"

Ji Luoyu said with a bitter smile.

"If you feel bad about it, it’s simple. Once back, I’ll give you a list of materials, and you can help me find them. Your Tianlong Trade Company excels at this kind of thing."

Ling Xiao said with a smile.

"No way, did you actually get the recipe for the Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot?"

Ji Luoyu’s mouth opened wide in surprise, as if she were holding an apple.

"Shh, keep it down. It’s the Fan family’s well-kept secret, so let’s keep it between us. If they find out, the Fan family might really come after me."

Ling Xiao made a gesture for silence.

"Oh, got it."

Ji Luoyu quickly covered her mouth, but her face was still full of excitement.

After a long pause, she added, "Leave the materials to me. With this, the martial artists of our Heavenly Dynasty Empire will see a significant increase in strength, at least by one realm."