By the next day, Jin Ruoyun’s condition hadn’t relapsed. In fact, his appetite had improved so much that he had no trouble walking around outdoors.

"It seems he’s fine now," Yang Qi said. "If there’s nothing else, we should head back to Thunder City. We still have things to take care of there."

Yang Qi was eager to return and set up the Five Elements Spirit Array. Now that he had the Five Elements Stone, it was his top priority.

"Mr. Yang, please feel free to head back. I will have someone inquire about the Millennium Cold Ice. As soon as there is any news, I will inform you immediately!" Jin Zizhen said respectfully.

Yang Qi had already told Jin Zizhen about the Millennium Cold Ice. Jin Zizhen mentioned that some had indeed surfaced before, but that was several years ago. He promised to save any for Yang Qi if it appeared again.

Afterward, Yang Qi and Chen Baixiang left Three Prefectures Town and headed toward Thunder City.

「Meanwhile, in Thunder City, at the Kong Family estate.」

All the core members of the Kong Family had gathered for an urgent meeting.

Elder Kong held a wanted poster and said coldly, "This wanted poster was personally delivered by someone from the Sea City Tang Family! Take a good look at this young man. Doesn’t he look like that Yang Qi? If it’s him, we can begin our operation.

"The Tang Family of Sea City is a true Martial Arts family. They are so powerful that even the combined might of the four sects and six families is likely no match for them. If we can capture this young man and deliver him to the Sea City Tang Family, our Kong Family’s position in Jingnan Prefecture will be solidified! We might even surpass Lei Mansion to become the leader of the six families!"

"What on earth did this kid do for the Sea City Tang Family to offer a bounty of one billion for his capture?" Kong Yu couldn’t help but ask.

"It’s said he went to Three Prefectures Town, killed a young master from a branch of the Sea City Tang Family, and severely injured Tang Wenqiang, a direct descendant. He also stole the treasure the Tang Family wanted. That’s why they are so infuriated. The Tang Family has declared that killing this person will earn a reward of one billion, but capturing him alive will earn a reward of ten billion!" Elder Kong answered.

Everyone present inhaled sharply. The Tang Family was truly serious. A ten-billion reward was an outrageous sum.

"Still, this young man really knows how to stir up trouble. It’s a good thing our Kong Family didn’t get involved with him; otherwise, we might have been implicated as well," Kong Renyi said coldly. He felt his previous actions had been incredibly wise.

"Father, I know where that guy is staying! If we capture him alive and hand him over to the Sea City Tang Family, it would be a great accomplishment!" Kong Yu said excitedly. "Assign a few experts to me, and I’ll go capture him right now!"

"Indeed. This person is mixed up with that traitor Kong Tianjian, and sooner or later, he’ll bring disaster upon us. We must make a decision on this matter quickly," Kong Renyi said, gritting his teeth. He looked at his son. "This Yang Qi’s Combat Power is formidable. You are probably no match for him. It’s better if I go myself. You lead the way."

"Understood!"

Although Kong Yu wanted to take all the credit, he felt a flicker of fear. He remembered the terrifying Combat Power Yang Qi had displayed that day—so terrifying that even Elder Kong had been forced to his knees. Thus, he obediently accepted his father’s arrangement.

"Is that young man still in Three Prefectures Town?" Elder Kong suddenly asked. "Here’s the plan. First, we capture that traitor, Kong Tianjian, and bring him back. That boy will surely come to rescue him. At that time, we can use Kong Tianjian as bait. We’ll lay a Heaven and Earth Net and capture that young man alive. So what if he’s powerful? Our Kong Family has experts as numerous as clouds. Taking him down won’t be a problem."

"Grandfather is wise!" Kong Yu smiled. "However, I think we should also borrow some masters from the King of Jingnan. Everyone thinks Jingnan Prefecture belongs to the four sects and six families, but they don’t know that the true ruler is the King of Jingnan. Even the Heavenly Dog Society had to bow in submission to the King of Jingnan. Otherwise, they would have begun their activities openly long ago."

"Hmm, that’s a good suggestion. I will personally go to the True Martial White Tower to discuss this with the King of Jingnan. We will split into two groups. We must strike first, while that young man is still away!" Elder Kong nodded.

And so, the Kong Family split their forces. Family Head Kong Renyi took his son, Kong Yu, and over a dozen masters and headed for White Mountain Estate. Although Kong Renyi himself was incredibly strong, he brought extra men to be cautious.

「Meanwhile, at White Mountain Estate.」

Iron Bone and Iron Heart were discussing Martial Arts.

"Kong Tianjian has been in cultivation for a few days now. I wonder if he’s made any progress," Iron Heart suddenly asked.

"I’m a little envious. Why did the Boss teach him such a powerful Martial Arts technique? We’ve been with the Boss much longer!" Iron Bone complained.

"Shut up!" Iron Heart frowned. "The Boss has been very good to us. Without him, how could one of us be an Eighth Rank Great Grandmaster and the other a Seventh Rank Great Grandmaster? Don’t ever say things like that again, or I won’t acknowledge you as my brother."

"Brother, you misunderstand," Iron Bone explained hurriedly. "I’m not complaining about the Boss. I just feel that Kong Tianjian hasn’t shown any loyalty or done anything significant. Isn’t the Boss being a little too generous with him?"

"The Boss’s affairs are not for us to worry about. If the Boss thinks he’s worthy, then he is worthy," Iron Heart said. "We just need to cultivate diligently. The Boss said he would have a surprise for us when he gets back. Our only job is to protect Kong Tianjian."

"Understood!" Iron Bone nodded.

Of course, Kong Tianjian, who was in his room, couldn’t hear their conversation, as he was completely immersed in his cultivation. The method Yang Qi had given him surprisingly didn’t involve cultivating the Dantian, but rather the Sword Heart.

To wield the sword with the body! It doesn’t seem like a Martial Arts Method at all, but practicing it feels incredibly profound. Without the cultivation notes Yang Qi left behind, I probably wouldn’t have understood any of it.

After cultivating for exactly four days, he found that his Combat Power had returned to its former peak. Moreover, his killing potential was even more terrifying.

This is truly marvelous. At this rate, after ten days, won’t I be able to face Kong Renyi and Elder Kong without fear?

Suddenly, he opened his eyes.

He heard a loud BOOM! Two large holes were blasted through the walls of his room, and two figures were sent flying inside—it was Iron Bone and Iron Heart.

"What happened to you!"

Kong Tianjian was startled. The Combat Power of Iron Bone and Iron Heart surpassed his own former peak, yet they were both sent flying. This just went to show how terrifying their assailants were.

At that moment, several people walked in from outside.

"Kong Renyi, so it’s you!" Kong Tianjian’s brows furrowed. He had long known that Kong Renyi’s Martial Arts Realm had reached the Tenth Rank Great Grandmaster level, but the man had always kept it hidden. I can’t believe Kong Renyi came looking for me today.

"What do you think you’re doing? This is Mr. Yang’s residence!" Kong Tianjian shouted angrily.

"Kong Tianjian, you go first! We’ll hold this guy off for you!" Iron Heart and Iron Bone struggled to their feet. Though seriously injured, it looked like they still had some fight left in them.