My wife who comes from a wealthy family-Chapter 858 - 859: Killing the Black Puppet Hermit

Ye Wudao!

That boy is actually Ye Wudao!

He’s the one who was being hunted down earlier, the Kunlun young master!

"Y-you were merely at the True Pill stage before, crushed by me effortlessly! How in just over a month’s time has your power grown so drastically?" The Black Puppet Wanderer’s eyes widened, his face filled with utter shock.

How is this possible?

In just over a month, his power surged from the True Pill realm to the mid-stages of the Spirit Transformation realm!

What on earth did he go through during this time?

Or... was he always at the mid-Spirit Transformation stage, deliberately concealing his cultivation?

The Black Puppet Wanderer was shaken to his core!

No matter which possibility it was, this young man was absolutely terrifying!

By no means was he someone to provoke!

"Since you’ve seen my true face, your death is inevitable!" Ye Wudao put his mask back on, a murderous aura radiating from his body.

"No, I cannot die, I still have so much to live for..." The Black Puppet Wanderer spat out a mouthful of essence blood, willing to burn his own life force to activate the Blood Escape technique!

Whoosh!

The Black Puppet Wanderer’s body transformed into a beam of black light, vanishing instantly!

"Tsk tsk, the Black Puppet Wanderer actually burned his essence blood and life force to flee!"

"That speed is truly remarkable! Even many mid-Spirit Transformation realm cultivators can’t hope to catch up to him!" the onlookers exclaimed in surprise.

"Trying to run?" Ye Wudao’s pupils emitted a sharp light, his five fingers gripping the hilt of his blade tightly as he sneered coldly. "Then let’s see if your legs are faster, or if my blade is!"

Slash!

A dark crimson blade of light, brimming with boundless murderous intent, shot fiercely toward the Black Puppet Wanderer!

The Black Puppet Wanderer, entirely focused on his escape, suddenly felt a dire threat to his life. His entire body shuddered in uncontrollable fear.

He turned his head to look, his face filled with terror, his pupils contracting sharply. "No, no, no! Don’t!"

Splurt!

The Black Puppet Wanderer’s heart was pierced through, his body collapsed heavily to the ground, his True Pill shattered, dead on the spot!

The entire area fell into deathly silence!

Every True Pill stage cultivator present stared at Ye Wudao with horror, gasping audibly!

Even the four mid-Spirit Transformation experts on the second floor showed a hint of respect!

After exacting his vengeance, Ye Wudao turned and left.

The atmosphere remained quiet, and no one dared to make a sound!

Suddenly, a voice rang out. "Hold it right there..."

Four men dressed in black appeared, all at the mid-Spirit Transformation stage, exuding an intense murderous aura.

Leading them was a middle-aged man clad in an extravagant golden robe, holding a folding fan in hand. Refined and elegant, he radiated the imposing pressure of a late-Spirit Transformation grandmaster!

"It’s Lord Zhou Xue!"

"Greetings, Lord Zhou!"

All the True Pill stage cultivators on-site lowered their heads respectfully toward the richly dressed, golden-robed man.

Ye Wudao remained indifferent, continuing to walk away without a glance.

"You there, stop!"

"Didn’t you hear our lord tell you to halt?" Two of the black-clad men flanked Ye Wudao, extending their hands to restrain him.

Ye Wudao’s fingers rested on his blade, his eyes flashing with a deadly gleam. "Remove your hands if you value your lives!"

"You—!" The two black-clad men flared with anger, but Zhou Xue immediately reproached them. "Stand down!"

"Yes, Lord Zhou!" The two men respectfully withdrew at once.

Zhou Xue gently fanned himself with the White Feather Folding Fan, addressing Ye Wudao. "It’s your first time visiting our Tianji Pavilion, and yet you’ve already made quite the spectacle by killing three people, including the Huang brothers!"

"Are you associated with the Huang brothers?" Ye Wudao asked coldly, adjusting his stance and preparing for battle at any moment.

"Watch your tongue!" one of the black-clad men bellowed angrily. "The Huang brothers are nothing but trash compared to our Lord Zhou Xue! Open your eyes, boy, and know this—Lord Zhou is a three-star member of the Tianji Pavilion!"

Tianji Pavilion three-star member?

Ye Wudao’s expression betrayed a flicker of doubt.

"No need to be tense," Zhou Xue said with a smile. "If you’d killed someone elsewhere, it might’ve caused quite a commotion. But here at Tianji Pavilion, we don’t impose restrictions of that nature. We’re merely a place for tasks and intelligence."

Ye Wudao asked plainly, "Does Lord Zhou have a reason for stopping me?"

"You’re young and already at the mid-Spirit Transformation stage. I’d like to invite you to join our Tianji Pavilion as one of us!" Zhou Xue replied with a smile.

What?

He was offering an invitation to join the Tianji Pavilion!

Every True Pill stage cultivator present froze, their faces filled with envy.

"Apologies, but I’m not interested," Ye Wudao declined, shaking his head.

Hiss!

Gasps filled the air as everyone stared at Ye Wudao in disbelief.

"What the hell? Is this guy crazy? He actually turned down a spot in the Tianji Pavilion!"

"This is the first time I’ve seen such a thing in all my years!"

Even the four Spirit Transformation cultivators on the second floor couldn’t help but speak out. "You seriously rejected an invitation from the Tianji Pavilion?"

"The Tianji Pavilion is Dragon Country’s most mysterious faction, with a thousand-year history, untouchable by anyone..."

Zhou Xue turned his gaze toward the silver-haired elder leading the second-floor crowd, smiling faintly. "Ah, so Brother Zhu is here as well!"

"Greetings, Brother Zhou!" the silver-haired elder responded with a polite smile.

Zhou Xue redirected his focus to Ye Wudao. "I implore you to reconsider—becoming a formal member of the Tianji Pavilion is no trivial matter!"

"Oh?" Ye Wudao replied, curious.

"To join us, the minimum qualification is cultivation at the Spirit Transformation realm," Zhou Xue said, flashing a cryptic smile.

What!

A minimum requirement of Spirit Transformation realm!

Ye Wudao felt his heart skip a beat upon hearing this!

The Tianji Pavilion was far more extraordinary than he imagined!

Zhou Xue continued with a laugh. "Not only does our Tianji Pavilion offer an abundance of Spirit Pills, rare herbs, and cultivation techniques, but by completing tasks, you can earn points—even request personal guidance from Unity Realm grandmasters!"

What?!

Ye Wudao’s mind reeled. Guidance from Unity Realm seniors!

Their resources sounded almost too good to be true!

Seeing Ye Wudao’s skepticism, Zhou Xue smiled again. "If it’s convenient for you, why don’t we continue our discussion inside?"

Ye Wudao hesitated briefly before nodding.

He, too, was curious to uncover the mysteries of the Tianji Pavilion.

Inside the private room.

Zhou Xue poured Ye Wudao a cup of tea and said, "Please, drink."

Ye Wudao ignored the tea and asked directly, "Just who are you, Tianji Pavilion?"

"Hehe, the Tianji Pavilion possesses a strong and secretive background. We impose no restrictions on members—many never even meet fellow members throughout their lifetimes," Zhou Xue replied with a smile after taking a sip of tea.

"Earlier, your subordinates mentioned you’re a three-star member. What does that mean?" Ye Wudao inquired curiously.

"Haha, our Tianji Pavilion members are divided into nine stars. One-star is the lowest tier. A three-star member like myself corresponds to late-Spirit Transformation grandmasters, while four-star members are peak Spirit Transformation cultivators. Beyond five stars, they are Unity Realm experts or higher!" Zhou Xue explained.

Good heavens!

Ye Wudao drew a sharp breath!

Five-star members and above were Unity Realm cultivators!

"What about nine-star members?" Ye Wudao couldn’t resist asking.

"Nine-star members are the most powerful beings in the Tianji Pavilion—overlords of the cultivation world. Their very presence sends tremors across the land. That said, they’re so rare and immense in strength that I’ve only met a four-star member at most, let alone anyone above that tier," Zhou Xue answered truthfully.

"How does the Tianji Pavilion’s strength compare to the Heavenly Corpse Sect?" Ye Wudao asked.

He had only recently entered the cultivation world and had come into contact primarily with the Heavenly Corpse Sect.

Zhou Xue, mid-sip, burst out laughing, nearly choking. "Cough, cough... The Heavenly Corpse Sect? A trifling third-rate sect—hardly worth mentioning! Against our Tianji Pavilion, they wouldn’t even qualify to carry our shoes!"

Hiss!

Ye Wudao drew in another sharp breath. The Tianji Pavilion’s strength was indeed overwhelming. Even the Heavenly Corpse Sect wasn’t qualified to serve them!

"Come now, have some tea!" Zhou Xue refilled Ye Wudao’s cup, smiling. "Take your time to think. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. As long as it’s within the scope of my duties, I’ll answer honestly!"

Ye Wudao sipped the tea, deliberating for a moment before asking, "What benefits are there in joining the Tianji Pavilion?"