Ding Hao naturally did not dare to truly make a move.
When he came with Old Ancestor Song and Old Ancestor Wang before, they didn't have enough confidence to face Xu Changge.
Today, he came alone, so how could he dare to truly make a move?
Ding Hao twitched the corner of his mouth, revealing an ugly smile.
"Heh heh, this Old Man naturally abides by the rules."
"I just want to ask Enforcement Officer Su, my Ding Family's children were injured some time ago while encircling robber cultivators, you must give an explanation for this."
What Ding Hao was referring to was naturally the incident with Song Ying last time.
The Patrol Team Song Ying led was not entirely composed of his Song Family's Disciples; there were also a few other Families.
Among the Foundation Establishment Families currently in Xingluo Market.
The Song, Ding, and Wang Families united to oppose the Xu Family.
Before the market was established, they were on the same side.
But after the market was established, when it came to distributing benefits, they naturally weren't on the same side anymore.
The Xu Family took the lion's share.
They knew this and were willing.
But the Xu Family couldn't be the only one to enter the inner circle of the market, enjoying good Spiritual Veins and good locations.
They could only eat scraps.
Back then, everyone worked together.
How could only one Family get all the benefits?
Now they are in the outer circle of the market, only earning hard-won gains.
Naturally, they are not satisfied.
"If your own strength is lacking, and you're inferior to others, you can't blame anyone else."
"If you're weak, practice more."
Su Bai directly retorted.
They clearly just wanted to find an excuse to meddle in the Xu Family's business.
Where did all these high-sounding reasons come from?
If you want to fight, just fight!
Su Bai didn't humor them at all.
Facing Su Bai's provocation.
Ding Hao's face turned beet red with anger.
The Foundation Establishment Cultivators he had met in the past all maintained their status.
When had he ever encountered someone like Su Bai?
But as a dignified Foundation Establishment Cultivator, how could he be provoked by just anyone?
"Good, bold enough!"
"Today, this Old Man will see if your mouth is hard, or your strength is hard!"
After speaking, Ding Hao directly struck with his palm.
Under this palm, the surrounding soil and rubble were pulled in.
"Earth Element Pushing Tablet Hand!"
As this palm strike was unleashed, the surrounding earth-attribute Spiritual Qi gathered, forming a giant palm.
Facing such a Spell.
Su Bai merely snorted coldly.
She formed a sword incantation with one hand.
"Yu Ling Flying Sword!"
A Flying Sword formed by gathered Spiritual Qi swiftly stabbed towards that palm.
The two directly collided.
A loud boom erupted.
Immediately after, the strong winds generated by the explosion scattered across the sky.
At this moment.
A flash of light appeared in the sky.
The aftermath of Su Bai and Ding Hao's battle was quickly quelled.
The mountain-protecting Formation on Six Extremes Mountain was activated.
Xu Changge, holding a Formation Flag, stood in the air with a grim face.
She looked at the two who had stopped fighting below.
Xu Changge first glared at Su Bai.
Then she looked at Ding Hao.
"Fellow Daoist Ding, to act on this Six Extremes Mountain, you are truly bold!"
Facing Xu Changge's interrogation.
Ding Hao nervously clenched his palms.
He felt his palms sweating a little.
He made a move against Su Bai because Su Bai outwardly appeared to be only at Qi Refining Peak.
He was confident he could take her down.
As long as Su Bai lost, he could say anything he wanted afterward.
After all, Cultivators fighting is a common occurrence.
But after exchanging one move with Su Bai, he regretted it.
Just from Su Bai's move, he understood that the seemingly young girl was incredibly strong, probably not far from Foundation Establishment!
Now that Xu Changge had appeared.
Ding Hao no longer dared to speak presumptuously.
He could only cup his hands towards Xu Changge in the sky and say:
"Heh heh, it's all a misunderstanding. I saw that Fellow Daoist Su's cultivation was at Perfection, and I wanted her to experience the power of Foundation Establishment in advance, so she could prepare for her Breakthrough."
"Oh, really? Then I really must thank you on my sister's behalf."
"You're welcome, you're welcome."
Xu Changge wanted to admonish them a bit more.
She saw that on the Six Upper Sects' side, the Disciples seemed to have gathered because of the noise from here.
These Outer Gate brats had no real skill, but they were quick to gather for a show.
To prevent any further complications.
To prevent any trouble from arising with these Disciples, Xu Changge could only frown and say:
"Since there's nothing wrong, hurry up and leave! This Seat still has to clean up the mess you left behind!"
Hearing the hidden anger in Xu Changge's words.
Ding Hao no longer dared to provoke her further.
He led his people away dejectedly.
And Su Bai, seeing Ding Hao released.
Was a bit displeased.
This old fellow dared to make a move against her; she certainly couldn't let him off.
However, seeing that Xu Changge was clearly angry too.
But still let him go.
It was clear that it was not convenient to make a move at this time.
She could only wait.
Seeing Ding Hao leave.
Xu Changge began to cast a Spell.
She re-hid the Formation that had been activated.
After doing all these things, she immediately sent a sound transmission to Su Bai.
To ask what exactly happened.
"Xiaobai, come to older sister's study."
Su Bai, standing below, heard the sound transmission.
She said to Xu Ying beside her:
"You can go on patrol by yourself later, I have some matters."
"Yes, Lord Su, please take your time."
Xu Ying also knew that the subsequent matters were not something he could participate in.
So he took Su Bai's order and went on patrol.
And Su Bai went directly to Xu Changge's study.
She recounted to Xu Changge how Ding Zai and the Patrol Team leaders of the other two Families had previously sought trouble with her, and after being driven away by her, they brought their Old Ancestor to seek revenge.
After Xu Changge heard it.
She paced back and forth in the study.
"They are becoming more and more excessive."
"Ungrateful wretches that can't be satisfied."
Xu Changge sighed.
Those old fellows didn't even use their brains to think.
Why could the Xu Family get a street in the inner circle of the market, but they couldn't?
Naturally, it was because the Xu Family was an affiliated Family of the Green Bamboo Sword Sect.
The two sides not only had a beneficial relationship but were also a breeding ground for the Sect's fresh blood.
The Green Bamboo Sword Sect nurtured the Xu Family well.
Only then could the Xu Family continuously provide it with high-quality Immortal Seed Disciples.
And also have a loyal subordinate.
What did they have?
Being able to establish themselves in the market, doing business that other Cultivation Families wouldn't even dare to imagine, already showed Xu Changge's contractual spirit!
"Hmph, now the market needs to be standardized. Fighting is not allowed within the market."
"Xiaobai, as the manager of the Patrol Team and the current head of the Enforcement Hall, you must lead by example, understand?"
"Of course, today's matter was initiated by the other party, so your retaliation is understandable."
Xu Changge wanted to comfort Su Bai.
But found Su Bai in a thoughtful posture.
"Hmm? Xiaobai, what's wrong? What are you thinking about?"
Su Bai tilted her head slightly.
"I thought about it, there's no need to be angry at that kind of person, and fighting isn't allowed within the market, right?"
Xu Changge was a bit surprised by Su Bai's reaction, but still nodded.
"Mm, for us to do well now is also to tell those Sect Disciples to behave."
Su Bai revealed a slight smile.
"Don't worry, I definitely won't break the rules, and this matter is no longer related to us."
"Oh? How is it unrelated?"
Su Bai pointed to the character 'Patrol' on her robe and said to Xu Changge:
"As someone from the Patrol Team, one naturally often engages with dangerous existences like robber cultivators. Coincidentally, a very powerful robber cultivators should be returning soon."
Xu Changge showed a look of realization.
That Shan Xiao should have already broken through to Foundation Establishment by now.
Su Bai wanted to use someone else to kill him.
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