The wind in late autumn was a bit cold, and the sun shone sparsely through the thick clouds.
In the room, Ren Tianxing looked at his father's body with a sad face.
After a long time, he looked away and slowly raised his head.
Just when he raised his head, two lines of crystal tears slipped quietly from his red eyes.
"Dad! I won't let you die like this in vain!"
At this moment, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside the door.
Ren Tianxing was shocked and quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes. The sadness on his face disappeared at that moment, and he returned to calm again.
Such a rapid change, if outsiders saw it, it would be difficult to believe that this kind of restraint could actually appear in a boy who is only fifteen years old.
At this time, the light and shadow at the door dimmed, and a boy of nineteen and nineteen years old and a young man with a wretched appearance walked in.
Ren Tianxing recognized at a glance that the young man was his clan brother Ren Tianjun and the second elder's favorite grandson.
And that wretched-looking young man is Ren Tianjun's personal bodyguard - Chen Fu.
"Brother Tianxing Clan, I heard rumors from my subordinates that something happened to your father, so my grandfather sent me to visit and verify. Is your father okay?"
As soon as Ren Tianjun walked in, he asked Ren Tianxing, but there was a sense of gloating in his tone.
Then, he looked towards the bed behind Ren Tianxing.
When he saw Ren Tianxing's father's face was dark and he seemed to have no breath, he was shocked and quickly stepped forward to investigate.
After this investigation, he pretended to sigh and said: "Hey! He is really dead! Brother Tianxing clan, it seems that the rumors are true. Your father really went to the city lord's mansion to test the medicine. Let me tell you, your father wanted to take advantage of the opportunity.
, how can it be so easy to rely on the power of medicine to break through to the sixth level of Qi Condensation? He will have the end he has today, and he brought it on himself!"
Hearing this, Ren Tianxing felt a surge of anger in his heart.
If the second elder hadn't forced him, how could his father go to the city lord's mansion to test the medicine? Ren Tianjun knew the whole story, but now that he was making sarcastic remarks in front of him, how could he not feel angry?
But he, who had always been serious about the city, did not immediately fall out.
Due to some reasons, his strength is only at the third level of Qi Condensation, but Ren Tianjun is the number one genius among the three generations of his family and is already at the sixth level of Qi Condensation. The gap in strength between the two sides is extremely huge.
If he really fell out with Ren Tianjun, even if he was injured by Ren Tianjun, the family elders would not blame Ren Tianjun, but would laugh at him for overestimating his capabilities.
After all, this is a world where martial arts is valued, and everything is based on strength, even among relatives of the same clan.
Thinking of this, Ren Tianxing said coldly: "Ren Tianjun, you can leave!"
Seeing Ren Tianxing unceremoniously issued an order to expel the guests, Ren Tianjun's face changed slightly, and a trace of sullenness flashed across his eyes.
Then, he sneered and said: "Humph! Ren Tianxing, my grandfather asked me to tell you that in three months it will be the day when you will have your coming-of-age ceremony. According to the rules of our Ren family, the children who have gone through the coming-of-age ceremony have obligations.
Go and perform a family mission. I hope you won't be as useless as your father, who failed nine times out of ten missions and brought shame to your ninth family! You do it well! Chen Fu, let's go!"
After saying this, Ren Tianjun took Chen Fu and left angrily.
Ren Tianxing looked at the backs of the two of them, a cold light flashing across his eyes.
This was how his father was forced to death by the second elder.
If it weren't for the second elder who deliberately arranged a task for his father that required the strength of the sixth level of Qi Condensation to complete, how could his father take the risk to test the medicine? After all, his father's strength was only at the peak of the fifth level for some reasons.
If you have the strength to participate in such a mission, you will only have a narrow escape.
This move of the second elder can be said to kill people without using a knife.
In fact, the second elder not only forced Ren Tianxing's father to death like this, but also used similar methods to force Ren Tianxing's grandfather to death a few years ago.
Now, the second elder has begun to target Ren Tianxing again.
This made Ren Tianxing hate the second elder, and at the same time he really couldn't figure out why the second elder always had trouble with their ninth house? It seemed that he wanted to drive out their ninth house and kill them all.
But at this moment, a rush of footsteps suddenly sounded outside the house, and Ren Tianjun in front of him stopped immediately.
Then, a guard ran into the room in a panic. As soon as he saw Ren Tianxing, he hurriedly said: "Master Tianxing, the City Lord's Mansion sent someone over to say they are looking for you. Their people will be here soon!"
"So fast?!"
Ren Tianxing was a little surprised and immediately followed the guard out of the room.
Ren Tianjun and Chen Fu on the side looked at each other and followed them out silently.
As soon as the group of people walked out of the room and entered the hall, they saw a person coming in from outside the hall.
He was an old man with a skinny appearance and a proud look.
Next to the old man, there was a Ren family guard who was helping him lead the way with great respect.
As soon as he saw the old man's appearance clearly, Ren Tianxing couldn't help but move his face slightly.
Ren Tianjun, who followed him out, was even more frightened. He hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Oh my god! It's Senior Wei here. Junior Ren Tianjun has met Senior Wei!"
"Um!"
The old man just squinted his eyes, nodded slightly, and didn't look at Ren Tianjun again.
Ren Tianjun immediately stood aside tremblingly, not daring to show any dissatisfaction.
It turns out that this old man's name is Wei Yuanji. He is the Presidential Guard of the City Lord's Mansion, a master at the top of the ninth level of Qi Condensation, and one of the top figures in Baiyan City. Everyone in Baiyan City knows him.
In the entire Baiyan City, there are only four masters at the top of the ninth level of Qi Condensation, and as for the tenth level of Qi Condensation, there is only one city master.
The first stage of a warrior is the Qi Condensation Realm, which is divided into levels one to ten, with the tenth level being the peak.
At this time, Ren Tianxing did not dare to neglect and hurriedly stepped forward to pay homage: "Junior Ren Tianxing has also met Senior Wei!"
"It's the junior! I wonder why the senior is looking for the junior?"
"I came here this time to tell you that this time the city lord's palace is recruiting volunteers to test the medicine. It is not our city lord who wants to recruit volunteers, but Master Wen from Qingyun Martial Academy!"
Upon hearing this, Ren Tianxing asked in shock: "Senior Wei, is the Master Wen you are talking about Master Wen Yuanzhong?"
"Exactly!"
As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the arena, and several guards in the arena started whispering in low voices.
"Oh my God! I didn't expect that Master Wen would actually come to our Baiyan City. I heard that Master Wen is an extremely rare spiritual master. The status of a spiritual master is extremely noble, and it is the goal I dream of becoming!"
"Hey! How many people in this world can become spiritual masters? It's rare among millions of people! It's better for us not to have wishful thinking!"
At that moment, the guards were envious and sighed, and even Ren Tianxing changed slightly.
The tenth level of Qi Condensation is not the limit for a warrior. There is another realm of the Void Spirit Stage above that, but it is extremely difficult to break through to the Void Spirit Stage. There has not been a Void Spirit Master in White Rock City for more than 500 years, but only in the seventies.
Many years ago, there were rumors that a person might have reached that realm, but that person disappeared inexplicably in the end.
The Spirit Control Master is also a master of the Void Spirit Stage. However, those who use external force to break through to the Void Spirit Stage are slightly weaker than real masters of the Void Spirit Stage. However, even so, it is a goal that countless warriors dream of achieving.
Thinking of this, Ren Tianxing came back from his sigh.
At this time, Wei Yuanji continued: "Boy Tianxing, Master Wen is very grateful to your father for this trial of medicine, and at the same time feels guilty for your father's death, so he asked me to pass something to you in order to
To make compensation.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Yuanji seemed to be reluctant to take out a brocade box from his arms.
Everyone's eyes were immediately attracted to the brocade box.
Wei Yuanji slowly opened the brocade box, and a white pill with faint spiritual light appeared in front of everyone.
As soon as he saw the white elixir, Ren Tianxing's eyes showed doubts.
But Wei Yuanji took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Boy, do you know what kind of pill this is? This is a spiritual pill that can help you become a spiritual master!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present couldn't help but take a deep breath of air.
Ren Tianxing was also shocked, but then a trace of surprise flashed across his eyes.
After pondering for a moment, he did not dare to take the elixir easily, but said politely: "Senior Wei, is this compensation too expensive? I'm afraid this junior cannot bear it."
Wei Yuanji nodded slightly in approval: "It's not an exaggeration to say that this compensation is too valuable. This magical elixir is indeed too precious, and even Wei is a little tempted."
Speaking of this, Wei Yuanji's eyes flashed unabashedly with a hint of greed.
Immediately, he said with regret: "What a pity! Although this elixir is good, it is only effective for people under the age of eighteen, and has no effect on people of my age. Otherwise, Wei would not be willing to take it out. Tian Xing
Boy, you are so lucky to have met a kind-hearted master like Master Wen. Just accept it!"
After hearing this, Ren Tianxing did not dare to hesitate and silently took the magic pill.
Wei Yuanji secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw him accepting the Kailing Pill.
"Okay! I have completed my mission. Before I leave, I would like to remind you that although this spiritual elixir can give people the potential to become a spiritual master, it does not succeed every time. Whether you can have that destiny, then
It depends on God’s will.”
After saying this, Wei Yuanji turned around and left. Ren Tianjun on the side quickly arranged the guards in the field to help Wei Yuanji lead the way.
In the blink of an eye, only Ren Tianjun and his confidant Chen Fu were left in the field, as well as Ren Tianxing, who was holding the elixir in his hand.
"With the value of this magical elixir, even if it is exchanged for the life of a ninth-level warrior, it is not an exaggeration. My father is only a fifth-level peak warrior, but he still voluntarily went to test the medicine. Master Wen can't say that he has any guilt.
, but he actually used this magic elixir as compensation, which is a bit outrageous! It seems that there may be something to this!"
At this moment, Ren Tianxing stared blankly at the Kailing Pill in his hand, his mood was very complicated, he didn't know whether he was happy or worried.
Although he is young, he has an extraordinary mind and knows that there is no free lunch in this world, even if the tribesmen deceive each other, let alone an outsider like Master Wen.
"Isn't it because of that?"
Suddenly, Ren Tianxing thought of a reason, and a hint of horror flashed across his eyes.
Then, he took another deep breath and thought: "Now it seems that only that reason can explain Master Wen's strange behavior. After all, my father died in the City Lord's Mansion, and Master Wen should have checked my father's body.
Naturally, we will discover the secret. I didn’t expect that the secret that had been hidden in our ninth room for more than two hundred years would be exposed to outsiders when my father was testing the medicine."
Thinking of this, Ren Tianxing's face looked a little ugly.
But at this moment, he suddenly sensed something strange, and quickly looked up, only to see Ren Tianjun staring passionately at the Kailing Pill in his hand, with no trace of greed in his eyes.
When Ren Tianxing saw this, he quietly put the Kailing Pill away and held the brocade box tightly in his hand.
Ren Tianjun's face suddenly showed an uncomfortable look.
At this moment, Chen Fu suddenly approached Ren Tianjun's ear and whispered: "Master Tianjun, Ren Tianxing is only at the third level of Qi Condensation. If we deal with him, he won't be able to fight back at all. There are no outsiders here right now.
, why don’t we kill this kid, and then quietly drag him out and bury him. As long as this kid dies, the magic elixir in his hand will be yours!"
Upon hearing this proposal, Ren Tianjun's eyes suddenly lit up, and the expression he looked at Ren Tianxing gradually became extremely cold. At this moment, he actually became a little crazy in order to get the magic pill.
Then Chen Fu blocked the exit of the hall intentionally or unintentionally.
When Ren Tianxing saw this, his heart sank, and he suddenly felt that something was not good.
Then, he thought: "It seems that this guy Ren Tianjun wants to steal my elixir. However, the elixir itself is a bit suspicious and may not be a good thing. Maybe Master Wen is tampering with it. How about I
Just give this hot potato to this reckless guy. By then, even if there is a problem, it will be his own fault, and the second elder cannot blame me."
Thinking of this, he said calmly: "Ren Tianjun, people's mental power is innate and difficult to change the day after tomorrow. But this magical elixir can enhance people's mental power the day after tomorrow. If a person's mental power is acquired,
If your spiritual power increases for no reason, it is basically because of taking the Kailing Pill. If on that day, your spiritual power increases for no reason, others will definitely think that you have taken the Kailing Pill."
Hearing Ren Tianxing's meaningless words, Ren Tianjun was stunned and a little confused, but then he thought of something, the fierce light in his eyes decreased sharply, and a strange look gradually appeared on his face.
It turns out that Ren Tianxing's words were a hint to him. If he really wanted to kill someone and take the pill, he would be exposed sooner or later.
Unless he doesn't take the magic pill, as long as he takes it, his mental power will change. At that time, anyone can guess that Ren Tianxing's disappearance is related to him. When the family traces it, he will naturally not be easy.
Thinking of this, Ren Tianjun had to give up his previous plan and said with a smile: "Brother Tianxing clan, you do understand people! Then I will remind you one more thing. Over the years, the family has arranged for you to have a ninth house.
The mission will fail nine times out of ten. Not only have you not made any contribution to the family, but you have also brought a lot of losses to the family. Now, isn’t it time for you to compensate the family? In my opinion, you can just use the money in your hands.
The magical elixir is handed over to the family as a kind of compensation!"
Seeing that killing people to seize the elixir was not feasible, Ren Tianjun devised another plan and forced Ren Tianxing to hand over the Kailing elixir to his family.
As long as the elixir is in the hands of the family, the family will definitely choose the best child to take it, and he is the best child among the three generations of the Ren family, and the elixir will eventually fall into his hands.
Hearing those words, Ren Tianxing sneered in his heart. He naturally understood what Ren Tianjun was thinking, but he deliberately said: "Ren Tianjun, you reminded me well. I will hand over this magical elixir to the family. In this way, I will deal with my father first.
After the matters behind you are dealt with, I will take this magical elixir to the clan leader."
Ren Tianjun didn't expect Ren Tianxing to be so easy to talk to. He hesitated for a while and was about to agree.
Chen Fu, who was on the side, whispered in his ear: "Master Tianjun, please don't be fooled by this kid! This kid probably wanted to trick us away first, and then immediately took the Kailing Pill. As long as he
After killing him first and then telling him to take the Kailing Pill, there is nothing we can do to him, after all, the Kailing Pill is his property."
Ren Tianjun suddenly understood, and immediately raised his head and sneered: "Brother Tianxing Clan, I think it's better for us to go see the clan leader together now. Otherwise, you can give me the Spirit Opening Pill first, and I can hand it over to the clan leader for you!"
Hearing this, Ren Tianxing pretended to be panicked and took a step back.
Seeing this, Ren Tianjun immediately sneered: "Humph! I knew you didn't want to hand it over. It seems there is no need to tell you. Since you are unwilling to hand it over, then I will do it myself!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ren Tianjun flashed his figure, rushed in front of Ren Tianxing, and grabbed the brocade box in Ren Tianxing's hand.
As soon as he made a move, the energy in the air exploded, and the invisible aura instantly compressed Ren Tianxing's chest until he was suffocated.
Naturally, Ren Tianxing would not let him snatch it away smoothly, lest Ren Tianjun would see the flaw and rush back while grabbing the brocade box.
But his strength was far different from that of Ren Tianjun, so Ren Tianjun immediately approached him and grabbed one end of the brocade box.
At the same time, Chen Fu rushed up with a saber and slashed straight at Ren Tianxing's hand holding the other end of the brocade box.
The sword was close to him in an instant, and the force of the sword immediately overflowed, and the wind of the sword fell sharply.
Ren Tianxing's expression changed drastically, and he had no choice but to let go and retreat, avoiding the knife. The brocade box immediately fell into Ren Tianjun's hands.
"Haha!! Ren Tianxing, even with your little ability, you want to compete with me? I will take this magic pill to see the clan leader now. If you want to come, come, if you don't come, then forget it! Chen Fu, let's go."
After saying these words, Ren Tianjun proudly took Chen Fu away.
Ren Tianxing watched the two people leaving with a calm face. After a long time, a disdainful sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"That's fine! Now that I've been targeted by Master Wen, if he learns that the first Spirit-Opening Pill has been taken away, I'm afraid he will send the second one. So is there any problem with the Spirit-Opening Pill?
Let this Ren Tianjun try it for me first. However, I still have to go to the clan leader's place."
Thinking of this, Ren Tianxing's figure flashed and left immediately...;