"Grandmaster, spare me! Grandmaster, spare me!" The robber leader kowtowed before Li Taixing, begging for mercy. His hands shook uncontrollably as he pressed his forehead to the ground.
With a cold snort, Li Taixing waved the Douling Sword. In a swift motion, the leader's head fell to the ground with a soft puff, the body collapsing soon after.
"You rob and harm innocent people. Since the government won't deal with you, I will," Li Taixing declared, his voice filled with disdain.
Turning away from the lifeless body, Li Taixing entered the Juyi Hall. The interior was a filthy mess. The floor was littered with leftover food, wine, and garbage. An unpleasant stench of sour sweat and alcohol lingered in the air.
Li Taixing's Hunyuan Pearl automatically activated, creating a barrier that blocked out the overwhelming odors.
In one corner, Li Taixing spotted a group of women huddled together, trembling in fear. Their thin clothing was either torn or missing entirely, exposing them to the cold night.
"I've killed the robbers. You're safe now. Go home," Li Taixing said, his tone firm yet gentle.
The women's eyes, once filled with despair, now shimmered with hope. They looked at each other, then at Li Taixing, and slowly nodded.
"Thank you, sir! Thank you!" they whispered gratefully, unable to fully grasp that their ordeal had ended so abruptly.
Seeing their ragged state, Li Taixing waved his hand, conjuring over a dozen fresh robes. "Here, wear these. They'll keep you warm on your way home."
The women were astonished. They quickly grabbed the robes, covering themselves with deep gratitude. "Thank you, sir!"
Without lingering, Li Taixing left them behind and focused on his next goal. The treasure vault of these robbers was undoubtedly nearby, and he had a hunch it held valuable items.
Releasing his telekinesis, Li Taixing scanned the area and soon located a hidden cave. Teleporting there, he stood before a sealed stone door.
"Let's see what treasures you've hoarded." With a swift strike of his Seven Wounds Fist, the stone door shattered into countless pieces, revealing the treasure room within.
Stepping inside, Li Taixing wasted no time and began to gather everything of value.
[Ding! Obtained Dukang Wine ×1. Triggered the 10 billion times amplification effect. Obtained Dukang Wine ×10 billion!]
[Ding! Obtained Iron Spear ×1. Triggered the 10 billion times amplification effect. Obtained Iron Spear ×10 billion!]
[Ding! Obtained Light Leather Armor ×1. Triggered the 10 billion times amplification effect. Obtained Light Leather Armor ×10 billion!]
As Li Taixing swept through the vault, his eyes caught on an unusual sealed box. There was a faint spiritual seal placed on it.
"Interesting..." He activated his Sky Eye, inspecting the box closely.
[Item: Glass Box – A special container designed to preserve elixirs, preventing their medicinal properties from dissipating.]
"Looks like I've found something good," Li Taixing smiled. He quickly removed the seal and opened the box, revealing a single pill inside.
"A Guyuan Pill! This thing is incredibly rare!But why do they have it?" Li Taixing's eyes lit up with excitement. The Guyuan Pill was a treasure for those in the Yuanying Realm, capable of stabilizing one's cultivation and greatly enhancing their strength.
"Too bad I can't use it just yet," he sighed, storing it away in his dimensional bag.
[Ding! Obtained Guyuan Pill ×1. Triggered the 10 billion times amplification effect. Obtained Guyuan Pill ×10 billion!]
[Ding! Obtained Glass Box ×1. Triggered the 10 billion times amplification effect. Obtained Glass Box ×10 billion!]
After confirming there were no more treasures left, Li Taixing exited the cave. As he stepped outside, he noticed the group of women still nearby. They had been searching for something and immediately approached him when they saw him.
"It's him! He's back!" one of the women exclaimed.
Li Taixing looked at them with a puzzled expression. "Why are they coming to me?" he thought.
Before he could say anything, the women knelt down in unison.
"Young Master!"
Li Taixing blinked in surprise. "What are you doing?" he quickly asked, motioning for them to stand up. However, they shook their heads, refusing to rise.
"Young Master, these robbers killed our families. We have nowhere to go. Please, take us in!" one of the older women pleaded, her voice trembling with desperation.
Li Taixing's heart softened at their plight, but he knew it wasn't practical to take them in.
"I'm sorry, but I can't take you with me," he replied firmly.
Hearing this, the women's faces paled. Tears welled up in their eyes, their bodies trembling with the weight of their despair.
"If you don't help us, we have no future. We'll die out here…" one woman sobbed. "Please, we're willing to work like cows and horses. Just give us a place to stay!"
Seeing their hopeless expressions, Li Taixing thought for a moment. He then remembered that his younger brother, Li Taicheng, was expanding his business and could use loyal workers.
Suddenly, an idea struck him. "I can't take you with me, but I can introduce you to someone who can offer you work and shelter."
The women's tear-filled eyes brightened with hope. "Young Master, really? You'll help us?"
Li Taixing smiled and nodded. "Yes, wait here for a moment." He quickly wrote a letter and handed it to them. "Take this to Luoyue Town and find a man named Li Taicheng. Give him this letter, and he'll take care of you."
"Thank you, sir! Thank you so much!" the women cried in relief, their gratitude overflowing.
"No need to thank me. Just take the letter and go," Li Taixing said, urging them to their feet.
With renewed hope, the women carefully took the letter from him and bowed deeply before setting off for Luoyue Town.
As Li Taixing watched them disappear down the path, he reflected on his next move. "Maybe I should clear out more robber dens along the way," he mused. "There's bound to be more treasures."
Just as he prepared to move, a sudden sensation tugged at him. The Chifeng Order hanging at his waist was glowing.
"Master?" Li Taixing called out, recognizing the familiar aura.
"Taixing, return to Chifeng Mountain immediately." Wang Xuanwu's voice rang clearly through the order.
"Understood, Master!" Li Taixing responded without hesitation.
Without delay, Li Taixing stowed the order and teleported back toward Chifeng Mountain, ready to heed his master's call.
Note-
[Guyuan Pill: A rare elixir that stabilizes and enhances the strength of cultivators in the Yuanying Realm (Nascent Soul Realm), aiding in maintaining balance and preventing setbacks during breakthroughs..]