Investment Return System, Start by taking Demon Empress as a Disciple

Chapter 50: Laughter Turns Fatal

For a moment, no one present had time to react. Most were still reeling from the terrifying pressure the Ren Clan's Ancestral Patriarch had exuded. How had this terrifying figure, who moments ago appeared invincible, been defeated with a single flick of a finger by this newcomer?

When the Ren Clan's Ancestral Patriarch had appeared, all the forces in the Northern Region felt as though an insurmountable mountain had descended upon them, filling them with fear and trembling.

However, this young man looked calm, not only having a handsome appearance but also giving off no aura at all. Even his realm had been deliberately concealed to the first stage of the Sea of Qi Realm.

However, no one in the crowd was foolish enough to believe that a young cultivator at the first stage of the Sea of Qi Realm could casually kill the Ren Clan's Ancestral Patriarch's projection.

Apart from the Eastern Domain's prodigy, even the participants from the Northern Region who had come to participate in the secret realm were at least at the Void Sky Realm.

"Please spare me, senior... I was blind and ignorant! A dog's eyes can't see a true celestial mountain!"

Ren Qirui had no time to consider other matters. He continuously kowtowed and begged for mercy, losing the Eastern Domain's sense of superiority he had displayed before.

Before him stood a young man who had easily shattered the Ancestral Patriarch's projection. His true strength probably wasn't much different from the actual Ancestral Patriarch. Ren Qirui couldn't fathom how such a terrifying expert had appeared in the Northern Region.

He hadn't realized that Leng Yanran lacked backing and a background. If he had known that there was such a powerful figure behind her, he wouldn't have dared to try and enslave her.

Now, the Ancestral Patriarch was in the Eastern Domain and couldn't possibly rush over to save him. If this killing deity wanted to attack him, he would undoubtedly meet his end today.

Chen Daoxuan cast a sidelong glance at Ren Qirui, then gently took hold of Leng Yanran's waist and descended slowly onto a hilltop, placing himself right in front of Ren Qirui.

Ren Qirui was now trembling uncontrollably, realizing that escape was futile. All he could do was continue to beg for mercy, repeatedly kowtowing.

"It's alright, it's just a little squabble between youngsters. No big deal."

Seeing this, Chen Daoxuan smiled slightly, as if he hadn't intended to harm Ren Qirui at all.

All the forces present couldn't help but sigh inwardly. While this senior possessed formidable strength, his magnanimity was even more impressive. Truly admirable!

Even Saintess Li Shenruo, upon hearing that Chen Daoxuan didn't intend to pursue Ren Qirui's actions, raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"Look at this child, kowtowing so hard that his head is bleeding. Let me take a look."

Upon hearing these words, Ren Qirui felt a heavy weight lifted from his heart. He never expected this senior to spare him.

He immediately lifted his head, intending to express his gratitude for sparing his life. But Chen Daoxuan playfully patted him on the shoulder, and Ren Qirui, who had been excited about surviving a disaster, suddenly lost all vitality. His head tilted, and with a soft thud, he collapsed to the ground.

"Huh? This child, youth is truly a wonderful thing. How can he fall asleep after just a couple of words? Never mind, never mind. I, Chen Daoxuan, am always magnanimous and won't bicker with you."

Chen Daoxuan's expression shifted in surprise upon witnessing the scene, recalling something suddenly.

"Did someone bully you just now? Point them out to me, and I'll take care of it for you." He spoke softly to Leng Yanran, who was nestled in his arms.

"Reporting to Master, no one did."

Leng Yanran lay in her Master's embrace, obediently lifting her head to answer his question. She also cast a curious glance at the figure lying on the ground, Ren Qirui. While she had been lost in the warmth and scent of her Master's chest, she hadn't noticed Ren Qirui's situation. How could he dare to fall asleep while talking to her Master?

"Is his life force severed? Dead?"

Leng Yanran extended her spiritual energy to investigate and suddenly understood. It turned out that Ren Qirui wasn't sleeping; his life force had been shattered, and he was already dead.

"Oh? Dead? Tsk, it's such a pity he died so young."

Upon hearing his disciple's words, Chen Daoxuan couldn't help but display a hint of regret, as though he hadn't just casually snapped Ren Qirui's life force.

"Hey, you there, the monk. Yes, you with the shiny head and the longest neck. I have a favor to ask. Help this young man pass on to the next life. He doesn't seem to be a local here, dying in a foreign land is quite pitiful."

Chen Daoxuan suddenly noticed a bald-headed monk gaping at him and turned to address the monk with a smile.

"Understood, I am Kong Kai and I humbly follow your instructions, esteemed senior…"

The monk was none other than Kong Kai, the abbot of the Breaking Yuan Temple. Being called out by the terrifying young man, Kong Kai shivered, naturally not daring to refuse. Trembling, he flew over and bowed to Chen Daoxuan before starting to conduct the passing ceremony for Ren Qirui.

At that moment, everyone's gazes turned towards Chen Daoxuan again, and an eerie feeling settled over them.

They had thought this senior had an exceptionally broad mind, only to realize that he could casually laugh and chat before killing someone. To top it off, after the murder, he acted like it had nothing to do with him and even sought help to pass the deceased, which was beyond absurd!

Although Leng Yanran was known throughout the Northern Region as someone who would kill without batting an eye and wipe out entire families, at least she displayed emotions. This senior, on the other hand, was an enigma.

"Senior… Now that the passing has been completed, do you have any further instructions for this humble monk?"

After a moment, Kong Kai stood up again, chanted a Buddhist scripture, and respectfully inquired of Chen Daoxuan.

Although everyone felt that this senior was somewhat benevolent despite his nonchalant killing, they at least appreciated that he cared enough to help with the passing ceremony.

"Let's disperse it."

Chen Daoxuan was quite satisfied with Kong Kai's speed in conducting the passing ceremony. It had taken less than half a minute.

He then smiled and explained the next task.

"Huh? Disperse?"

Kong Kai was puzzled. What did 'disperse' mean?

"Do I need to teach you everything? Now that the person is dead, has been passed on, and it's about time to scatter the ashes? Are you even a professional monk?"

As Chen Daoxuan glanced at Kong Kai, his eyes held a hint of doubt about Kong Kai's professionalism.

"This!? I understand!"

With a wave of Kong Kai's hand, spiritual power converged, forming a raging fire that incinerated Ren Qirui's body, reducing it to ashes. Then, with another wave, a gust of wind scattered the ashes into the air.

"Good job. You may leave. In the future, if there's a similar situation, I'll have to trouble the Venerable Master."

With a nod of satisfaction, Chen Daoxuan signaled for Kong Kai to depart.

Kong Kai felt as if he'd been granted clemency, bowing deeply before hastily returning to his own hilltop.

"Cough, cough, cough. Ugh, seriously! Damn it, the ashes got in my mouth…"

On the side, Wang Yan, who had been in a state of shock and disbelief since the instant Ren Qirui was dispatched, suddenly began to cough. Standing not far from Ren Qirui, he found himself engulfed by the drifting ashes, courtesy of the wind.