After expressing his intention to stop, Li Xuanxiao was led by a Staff Member to collect the Spirit Crystals.
He had won eight consecutive matches! The Spirit Crystals had accumulated to a total of 5.1 million!
A top-tier Origin Realm Cultivation Technique or Martial Arts only required 100,000 Spirit Crystals.
Even a Heaven Realm Cultivation Technique or Martial Arts was estimated to be priced between 1.6 million and 2.4 million!
This haul could certainly be described as incredibly lucrative!
With good luck, he might even be able to buy two Heaven Realm grade Cultivation Techniques or Martial Arts!
Li Xuanxiao's mouth almost split to his ears, but he managed to restrain himself.
Although the Spirit Crystals were numerous, the Demon value Points accumulated was not very high.
Over eight matches, it only amounted to 745,000 Demon value Points.
Compared to what he needed, it was still far, far too little.
Li Xuanxiao planned his subsequent steps in his mind.
After restoring his true essence, he would either 'act righteously' in the black market or go claim bounty missions.
In any case, he needed to hunt more Origin Realm Demon Race members to quickly accumulate a wave of Demon value Points.
This way, if he ever obtained a Heaven Realm Cultivation Technique or Martial Arts, he could instantly improve without waiting!
Li Xuanxiao walked out of the Deathmatch Arena and arrived at the plaza.
He spotted Chu Yin and Wu Jiangming standing not far away, and immediately strode over to them.
Seeing Li Xuanxiao approach, Chu Yin felt a bit embarrassed.
When they first heard that Li Xuanxiao had slain a Qilin, the two of them had distanced themselves from him immediately.
Whether it was to avoid bringing trouble upon themselves or to avoid being implicated, the result was the same: they had distanced themselves.
Meeting again now felt somewhat unnatural.
Wu Jiangming was not as sensitive as Chu Yin. Upon seeing Li Xuanxiao, his eyes lit up.
He was about to raise his placard and shout again.
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Li Xuanxiao immediately stopped him, cupped his hands in salute, and said, "Brother Chu, Brother Wu, I didn't expect to see you two here again."
Wu Jiangming came right up and threw an arm around Li Xuanxiao's shoulder, looking thrilled.
"Brother Li, you are too formidable! You've scared the Demon Race members witless! Compared to us, you are much more like a native Upper Kingdom Martial Artist!"
Li Xuanxiao responded with a bitter smile, "I was also forced into a corner."
Chu Yin cupped his hands toward Li Xuanxiao in a salute, "Brother Li, regarding our previous..."
Li Xuanxiao smiled frankly, "There is no need for either of you to feel burdened. I understand everything. If it were me, I would have done the same thing. The reason I left the country of my birth was precisely because I didn't want to bring trouble to those around me. You two brothers have helped me greatly. If I hadn't met you, I fear I would still be running around like a headless fly."
"Never mind improving my strength; I probably wouldn't even have found the way to the Upper Kingdom. I am grateful to you both. For this very reason, I especially didn't want to implicate you because of me."
Wu Jiangming was deeply moved. Li Xuanxiao was definitely a friend worth making!
He took a deep breath, "Damn it, what nonsense Qilin! They are indeed powerful, but my Daoist School is not to be trifled with either! Brother Li, I consider you my friend! Once you reach the Upper Kingdom, with your talent and strength, joining a top faction won't be difficult. We might not have to fear the Qilin Clan after all!"
Chu Yin was conflicted. Compared to Wu Jiangming's straightforward nature, he was relatively more rational and restrained.
Moreover, the main reason Wu Jiangming could be so casual and unrestrained was not just his personality, but primarily because he was backed by the great tree that was the Daoist School.
The Daoist School was one of the Three Great Top Factions in the Upper Kingdom!
He did not possess such a powerful backing.
People without background naturally needed to be cautious with their words and actions, considering the consequences of their behavior.
Chu Yin struggled internally for a moment, but the hesitation on his face quickly turned into determination.
"Brother Li, I also consider you my friend!"
The Qilin Clan might be powerful, but as long as they stayed within the borders of the Upper Kingdom, he reckoned they wouldn't dare act recklessly!
Furthermore, he deeply admired everything Li Xuanxiao had done.
Just as Wu Jiangming said, Li Xuanxiao was definitely a friend worth making!
Li Xuanxiao was surprised and somewhat touched.
He was currently a walking disaster! What they were doing was akin to risking their lives to accompany a friend.
Just as he was about to reply.
Chu Yin and Wu Jiangming's ears twitched, as if they had just received some message.
Their eyes widened slightly, and they exchanged a look.
"Brother Li, Lord Yan Qingshan asks you to come over for a moment."
...
Lawless Land, Ronin Alliance.
It was late autumn, and fallen leaves scattered everywhere.
The green tiles of the Ronin Alliance courtyard were covered with a thin layer of frost and dew, resembling a thin veil spread over the ancient eaves.
The blue porcelain tea set in the pavilion glimmered faintly, exuding a profound, ancient charm.
Two figures sat opposite each other in the pavilion.
On one side was an elder with white hair and beard, and on the other, a woman with a bewitching figure.
The woman's long hair cascaded like a waterfall, her gaze was like still water, and she lightly held a teacup, sipping the tea while quietly awaiting an honored guest.
Soon, three figures walked toward the pavilion—it was Li Xuanxiao and the other two!
After exchanging greetings, the three looked curiously toward the woman standing to the side.
The woman was tall and sexy, with extraordinarily alluring curves, unlike a human.
Her face possessed an indescribable charm, full of an exotic allure.
"This is Elder Elsa of the Brocade Snake Manor, and also the highest leader of the Brocade Snake Manor."
Yan Qingshan introduced the woman's identity to the three.
Chu Yin and Wu Jiangming were greatly shocked. The highest leader of the Brocade Snake Manor?
This meant this woman was a Heaven Realm Demon Race member!
Li Xuanxiao also raised an eyebrow and looked over, his gaze meeting Elsa's, who was also looking at him.
As their eyes locked, Li Xuanxiao only felt his spirit sink uncontrollably.
He hurriedly retracted his gaze, horrified internally.
Too terrifying!
The other party clearly hadn't used any Demonic Technique, nor was any true essence circulating around her body.
Yet, he had nearly lost control.
Elsa let out a light laugh, seeming to find the situation quite interesting.
"You are Li Xuanxiao? The Li Xuanxiao who slew one of my top generals in my Deathmatch Arena?"
Li Xuanxiao pondered, subtly glancing at Yan Qingshan.
"Indeed, it is I."
Elsa seemed to notice Li Xuanxiao's subtle thoughts and chuckled lightly, "No need to be nervous. I came this time simply to see what kind of person could defeat Beili. Whatever you deserve, whatever you should take, just take it. The rules of the Deathmatch Arena were established by my Brocade Snake Manor, so my Brocade Snake Manor can afford to play by them."
Yan Qingshan raised an eyebrow. Beili?
If he remembered correctly, this Beili was a Peak Origin Realm Demon Race member!
Moreover, his strength was exceptionally formidable, ranking among the very top tier within the Origin Realm!
A person like that was actually slain by Li Xuanxiao?
Doesn't this mean...
Li Xuanxiao is also a top Martial Artist at the Peak of the Origin Realm?
Yan Qingshan clicked his tongue inwardly and silently observed Li Xuanxiao.
Hearing Elsa's words, Li Xuanxiao breathed a slight sigh of relief. It was good that she wasn't here to cause trouble.
After saying that, Elsa nodded toward Yan Qingshan.
Yan Qingshan understood and said, "Chu Yin, Wu Jiangming, you two go attend to your own matters. We have something to discuss with Li Xuanxiao."
Chu Yin and Wu Jiangming were stunned. After exchanging a look, they took their leave.
However, as they withdrew, their gazes frequently swept over Elsa and then Li Xuanxiao, their faces etched with worry.
Li Xuanxiao was equally puzzled. What business could they possibly have to discuss with him?
The two figures before him—one was the highest leader of the Ronin Alliance, and the other was the highest leader of the Brocade Snake Manor. Both were Heaven Realm powerhouses.
Was this something a person at the Origin Realm level like him should be involved in?