Sitting in the pavilion, Fang Yuan toyed with the Di Kui Corpse Gu in his hand.
This Gu was like an earthworm, tender yellow all over, about the length of a baby's forearm. It coiled around Fang Yuan's fingers, slithering like a snake.
It had been refined using the improved Gu recipe provided by Mo Yao, based on the flesh and blood of the Di Kui Ten Thousand Beast King's corpse.
However, Fang Yuan did not immediately activate it to test it.
He was cautious by nature. This Di Kui Corpse Gu was made using an improved recipe—what if something went wrong?
Although he had reached a compromise with Mo Yao's will in his mind, and she was a righteous path fairy of Lingyun Zhai, as well as a Refinement Path Grandmaster, one could never be too careful.
"But a Grandmaster is a Grandmaster. My refinement path attainment has reached the Master level. Yet compared to Mo Yao, I seem as naive as a child."
Recalling the process of refining the Di Kui Corpse Gu, Fang Yuan sighed inwardly.
Throughout the entire Gu refining process, Mo Yao only gave three pointers, but they were crucial, outlining the main points and adding the finishing touch. Fang Yuan benefited greatly and felt suddenly enlightened.
What he didn't know was that Mo Yao's will was also sighing inwardly in his mind at that moment.
"A Dual Master... Who would have thought that this kid is not only a Slave Path Master but also a Refinement Path Master. So young, yet already a Dual Master. Such talent and aptitude are rare even in my memory. No wonder he is so ambitious, wanting to become a Venerable, comparing himself to Thieving Heaven, Paradise Earth, and Giant Sun."
"For a young man who has achieved success early, it's natural to be arrogant and self-righteous." Mo Yao still sneered at Fang Yuan's "ambition" to rival the Venerables, but she could understand it.
"However, becoming a Master requires not just talent and aptitude, but also sufficient resources, or even guidance from a famous teacher. It seems this kid has a formidable background."
Mo Yao already knew Fang Yuan's secret—that he possessed the Hu Xian Blessed Land. Now, combined with the intelligence of his "Dual Master" status, she felt even more strongly that Fang Yuan had a significant background.
"Great Wolf King, the clan leaders of the Ge family and Chang family are here for an audience." Just then, a servant came to report.
Fang Yuan withdrew from his thoughts. These two men were precisely the ones he had summoned. He said calmly, "Let them in."
"Yes." The servant outside the door respectfully retreated.
Before long, the two arrived, knelt down, and kowtowed three times. Their expressions were extremely respectful and fearful.
Having gone through the baptism of the Imperial Court competition and being in high positions, with no lack of resources, under the banner of the Wolf King, Ge Guang and Chang Jiyou had already become Rank Four Gu Masters.
Fang Yuan glanced at the two men but did not tell them to rise. Instead, he directly asked, "How is the matter I instructed you a few days ago progressing?"
After his victory and return to the Saint Palace, Fang Yuan had ordered the two clan leaders to mobilize all the Gu Masters of their clans to clean up the battlefield for him.
"In reply to the Wolf King, the battlefield has been cleaned up. We have collected..." Ge Guang was just about to report the spoils when Fang Yuan interrupted him.
He didn't really care about these spoils. He only asked, "How many Gu Masters have you captured?"
Ge Guang did not answer this time. Instead, kneeling on the ground, he gestured with his eyes toward Chang Jiyou beside him.
As everyone knew, Chang Jiyou was the biological son of Chang Shanyin. After Fang Yuan took control of the Chang family, he appointed Chang Jiyou as the clan leader.
When Fang Yuan inquired, Ge Guang let Chang Jiyou answer, considering this relationship and deliberately showing goodwill toward Chang Jiyou.
Chang Jiyou's expression was respectful, but his eyes revealed devout fanaticism. He said in a clear voice, "The human heart is unfathomable, and the abyss of desire is hard to fill. Despite my father's proclamation, many Gu Masters still sneaked into the battlefield to steal beast corpses or wild Gu. In these past few days, I, along with Clan Leader Ge, have jointly captured over a hundred and eighty Gu Masters, who are now imprisoned in the dungeon. However, there are still many cunning and treacherous ones who, taking advantage of our unpreparedness, sneak in and out, reaping rewards without labor. Through interrogations, I have obtained a significant amount of information. As long as Father gives the order, I will spare no effort to bring these fish that slipped through the net to justice!"
Although Chang Jiyou was kneeling, his upper body was ramrod straight. He had a straight nose, jet-black eyebrows, a wasp waist, and a wolf-like back. His tone was spirited, full of valor.
Fang Yuan smiled faintly. He had no interest in catching the fish that slipped through the net. He said, "The battlefield is vast and open, with no gates or passes to guard. It's already impressive that you managed to capture so many Gu Masters. You both did well. As for the others, if they can steal things, that's their own skill. There's no need to pursue them. Withdraw and bring all these prisoners to me."
"Yes! (I obey, Father!)"
Before long, the two men escorted nearly two hundred prisoners over.
Following Fang Yuan's orders, a large hall was specially cleared to hold these Gu Masters.
"All of you, get out. Close the doors tightly and guard the perimeter. No outsiders are allowed within a hundred paces. If there are any strong individuals, report to me in advance." Fang Yuan dismissed all the other personnel, leaving only himself and the prisoners.
The doors were closed, and no lamps were lit. The great hall fell into total darkness.
This undoubtedly intensified the unease and anxiety in the hearts of the prisoners.
"Great Wolf King, what is the meaning of this? Don't you know that I am a member of the Hei family! If we talk about connections... heh, Lord Hei Loulan is my cousin!" a young Gu Master cried out from among the prisoners.
Fang Yuan sneered. He activated a Gu and flicked his finger.
Bang. With a soft sound, the young man's head exploded like a cracked watermelon, mixed with pinkish-white brain matter.
The crowd erupted in shock and panic.
Immediately, one person took the lead, and countless others followed suit, falling to their knees.