Slaughter was the objective, but it wasn’t the primary one.

Hong Yuan’s figure moved, and he immediately collected the storage bags and the treasure room of this large courtyard.

After Hong Yuan left, the little boy hiding in the sweet wine barrel, holding a baby, let out a sigh of relief.

Pain flashed in his eyes as he said, "Grandma, Cheng, I will definitely avenge you."

But the next moment, a blood-red light flashed by.

He immediately stiffened on the spot, as did the baby in his arms.

Leaving no one behind was not just an idle threat.

A short while later.

Hong Yuan left the place, casting a glance towards the central area as he did.

There lay the true seat of power of the Luochen Ye Family.

...

The night breeze was gentle, fluttering his clothes.

Hong Yuan walked slowly into Ye Xiner’s bedroom.

At that moment, Ye Xiner was deep in sleep, her willow brows knitted in distress, clearly troubled by recent events.

"Sleep peacefully." Hong Yuan smiled gently, smoothing Ye Xiner’s willow brows until her smile returned.

Through his many dream journeys, Hong Yuan had not been idle; he had discerned a pattern: the more perfect his performance in the dream, the richer the rewards from the dream would be!

It’s time to take stock of my gains.

Hong Yuan turned, closed the door, and returned to his own bedroom.

After this one night, this body’s aptitude had soared from C-rank to a 95% Class A!

Not only that, but his cultivation level had also greatly increased, reaching the initial stage of Tier 4, his True Essence vast like the ocean.

Most importantly, he had become exceedingly wealthy, acquiring nearly a million Energy Stones as well as many treasures.

In just two or three days, Hong Yuan had solved the various problems of the first layer of the dream. Such skill was truly swift.

And this was the charm of the Blood Tao!

Now, all that remained was to secure a top-five ranking in the family competition. Then, Hong Yuan could ascend to the main house and pass through the first layer of the dream.

...

The next day, early morning.

The weather was fine, and the sun shone brightly.

However, the Luochen Ye Family was plunged into sheer panic, with every member fearing for their safety.

"Nearly all of Blue Flower Elder’s lineage has perished; only a few cousins, who were away at the time, survived."

"My heavens, the Blue Flower Elder lived in the eastern area, and even they were struck by this calamity? This is unbelievable."

"Who could it be, who could it be?"

"..."

The news spread wildly, causing an uproar even throughout Luochen City.

Madness, pure madness.

No one would have imagined that the Blue Flower Elder’s branch of the Luochen Ye Family would be exterminated overnight. It was insane.

Clan members were taken for questioning by the Ye guards one after another. The Clan Leader and the four great elders, meanwhile, had no choice but to request assistance from the main house.

They too could not assure themselves that such an event wouldn’t happen to them!

Amidst this frenzied atmosphere, Hong Yuan and Ye Dai’er were spared.

In the eyes of others, Hong Yuan’s Aperture was shattered, rendering him practically useless. Ye Dai’er, meanwhile, spent her days searching for work, constantly worried about providing for their daily meals.

"Blue Flower Elder is dead, and so is Ye Cheng?"

When Ye Dai’er received this news, she was first in disbelief, then her willow brows lifted slightly, hinting at satisfaction.

She quickly bid farewell to her sisters.

After returning home, she immediately ran to inform Hong Yuan of this good news.

"Gu Fan, this is great, this is really great! Did you know? Almost the entire lineage of the Blue Flower Elder was wiped out by malefactors!" Ye Dai’er chirped excitedly.

"GASP—" Hong Yuan looked shocked. "How is that possible?"

"It’s true, it’s true, the whole clan is abuzz with the news," Ye Dai’er said excitedly, her apricot eyes sparkling.

Without the obstruction of Blue Flower Elder, she was sure to find a job, and then buy meat to nourish Gu Fan’s body.

"I have twenty Energy Stones here; take them for now," Hong Yuan said with a smile. His heart filled with pleasure as he watched the extremely excited Ye Dai’er.

She’s a good girl. I hope she won’t be disappointed.

...

Time flows like water, fleeting in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, the eve of the annual family competition arrived.

And Hong Yuan, by employing the methods of the Blood Tao, had rapidly advanced his strength. He had reached the peak of Tier 5, ready to initiate the Saint Achievement Immortal Transcending Tribulation at any moment.

His current power was such that he could crush the Luochen Ye Family and even dominate the entirety of Luochen City!

Yet outside, the strength he displayed was merely the peak of Tier 2.

And this still left onlookers utterly astonished.