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  As a Golden Elixir cultivator, Han Shi could tolerate Li Hui for so long because they had some past connections and also because it wasn't convenient to make a move in the Zi Wei City.

  But Li Hui's tough attitude also completely lost Han Shidao's patience, the meaning of his words was very clear: if Li Hui knew what was good for him, he would leave on his own, and as for Han Xue, she was definitely going to be taken away; if they continued to entangle, then they had to prepare themselves for a head-on confrontation with a Golden Dan cultivator!

  "Han Xue is indeed a member of your Bi Xiao Sect, but you didn't bother to investigate the truth and instead wronged me. You also spoke disrespectfully to Snow, showing no concern for her as a fellow sect member from start to finish. If that's the case, why must she return to your sect?" Li Hui said coldly, unfazed by the threatening tone in Han Shi's words.

  As for Han Xue's demand to return to the sect, it was originally nothing, but Liu Kun and others first spoke out of turn, and then Hanshi Daoist even used his power to suppress people, brutally injuring Li Hui. At this time, Li Hui had no more good feelings or nostalgia for Bixiao Gate.

  Li Hui dared to have such a tough attitude, also because in this Ziwei City, he was sure that Hanshi Dao Ren would not dare to really take his life.

  Fighting, robbery and murder are prohibited in this city. Otherwise, the city guard will handle it according to the severity of the offense.

  Han Shi Daoren's pupils contracted slightly, and he almost immediately thought of taking action to kill Li Hui. However, at this time the entire Bi Xiang Gate had fled here to take refuge, and he really didn't want to stir up more trouble. He took a deep breath and suppressed his anger.

  But turned his head to look at Han Xue: "Han Xue, you are a disciple of Bi Xiao Men. Now that you have learned the location of your sect, why don't you quickly follow me back to your sect?" His tone was quite severe.

  Han Xue was still supporting Li Hui's body at this time, and her heart was also icy cold.

  Hearing Han Shi's words, Han Xue's cold face showed no expression, her eyes staring straight at Han Shi: "Master, our sect has encountered great difficulties, and I was captured by the enemy. If it weren't for Li Hui's rescue, I'm afraid I would have been destroyed long ago. On the way here, I also owe my life to Li Hui's sacrifice, which allowed us to escape danger multiple times. Li Hui is my benefactor, as well as the sect's benefactor. However, when we met, several of you brothers didn't distinguish between right and wrong and blamed me and Li Hui. Master, you even injured Li Hui, which truly chilled my heart. I have no intention of staying in the sect anymore. Today, I will leave Bi Xiang Men. Please, Master, show mercy and consider me already dead from that disaster."

  Han Xue's voice was calm and composed, but her attitude was unusually resolute.

  Han Shi Daoren furrowed his brow, in the past, if a disciple wanted to leave the sect and start their own family, it wouldn't be a big deal. However, at this time, Bi Xiang Men's talents were dwindling, and Han Xue possessed the true spirit root, having already established her foundation at such a young age. With further cultivation, she had a high chance of successfully condensing the golden elixir. How could he let her leave so easily?

  Moreover, if he were to let Han Xue go today, it would seem as though he was being coerced by these two juniors. Where is the dignity of a Golden Elixir Cultivator? Where is the reverence due to the leader of a sect?

  "No, the sect is currently in a difficult situation. As a disciple of this sect, you should share the joys and sorrows with the sect. How can you be selfish?! You'd better follow me back quickly." Han Shi's tone was not open to negotiation.

  Han Xue's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment, but quickly became resolute: "I'm afraid Han Xue cannot comply, please forgive me, Master."

  "Let's go!" she said with a gentle and affectionate gaze at Li Hui.

  Li Hui nodded and turned around with Han Xue, ready to leave.

  "Master Hanzhong, these two people have no respect for their elders. I beg Master Hanzhong to give the order for his disciples to capture those two and bring them back!" Liu Kun said somewhat anxiously to Hanshi Dao Ren.

  Han Shi's face turned gloomy, what these two people did was like slapping him in the face! The anger in his chest suddenly erupted.

  "Hmph, can this door be opened and closed at your will?" A cold hum, the breath suddenly burst out, the overwhelming pressure surged forth, enveloping Li Hui and Han Xue.

  The two of them immediately felt that the air around them had solidified, making it impossible to move forward any further. Their bodies felt as if they were carrying a huge mountain, and even standing was becoming difficult.

  Li Hui was fine, with both his law and body cultivation intact, and the spiritual energy inside him was still robust. But Han Xue's face was deathly pale, her whole body trembling as if she was about to collapse at any moment!

  "Xuě er!" Li Hui stretched out his hand to hold onto Han Xue, his breath spreading out from his body, enveloping Han Xue within it, struggling to resist this oppressive force.

  At the same time, Ling Zhi was secretly observing Han Shidao's movements, and had already prepared to activate the Xianfu. If Han Shidao really intended to make a move, he would immediately hide in the Xianfu with Han Xue!

  However, he bet that Han Shi Dao Ren would not make a move to kill in this Zi Wei City, otherwise the secrets of the immortal mansion might be exposed. But if it's really a matter of life and death, then naturally no one would care about these things, when you're dead, what's the use of keeping secrets?

  Han Shidao's pupils contracted, and his aura surged again, wanting to crush both of them to the ground in one move.

  "A fellow Daoist is openly fighting against two low-level cultivators in this city, isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Suddenly, a faint voice came, and a strong aura rapidly approached, while an overwhelming pressure, no weaker than Han Shi's, swept over.

  "Boom!"

  Two forces collided, squeezing out a burst of air; at the same time, Li Hui and Han Xue felt their bodies relax, enveloped by a gentle force that shielded them from the impact of the two colliding forces.

  As soon as the voice fell, a team of more than 20 monks descended from the air and stood opposite several people at the Bi Xiao Gate. Li Hui and Han Xue happened to be between the two groups.

  The team of cultivators was led by a Golden Core cultivator in his mid-thirties, wearing a cyan robe with a purple wisteria embroidered on the cuff. Behind him were more than twenty Foundation Establishment cultivators clad in black spirit armor, forming a small squad from the Violet City Guard.

  Han Shi Dao Ren was shocked, the Jindan cultivator's cultivation was actually on par with his own, and the more than 20 foundation-building cultivators behind him were all of high cultivation, and their equipment was also extremely fine, he couldn't help but secretly sigh at the powerful influence of Zi Wei City.

  The city guards are directly under the jurisdiction of the ruler of Purple Wei City - the Purple Micro Palace!

  "My fellow Taoist has misunderstood. I am merely handling some internal matters of my own sect." said Han Shi Dao Ren, withdrawing his intimidating aura and speaking politely.

  "Oh, if it's an internal affair of the sect, then you should handle it within your own sect. Why did you take action on this main street? I'm afraid things aren't entirely as you said, fellow Daoist!" The Golden Elixir cultivator from the City Guard said calmly.

  Because Han Shi Dao Ren was also a Jindan cultivator, the city guard captain's words were relatively polite; otherwise, he would have been taken directly to the law enforcement agency in the city for disposal.

  Han Shi's expression changed slightly, and he understood that the other party would not take sides with anyone. However, a hint of a smile appeared on his face: "I don't know how to address you? I am Han Shi, the leader of Bi Xiang Men. One of these two is a disciple of my sect who refused to obey orders, so I had to punish him slightly. I didn't expect to disturb the city guards and cause trouble for you."

  The Ziwei City Garrison is extremely powerful, and behind it is the entire Ziwei Palace. Although there are many large and small sects in this city, they all operate under the jurisdiction of the Ziwei Palace. As for the city garrison, no one dares to not give them face.

  "Bixiao Gate? Isn't that the sect that just moved into the city a few days ago, in the north of the city? My surname is Lü, please ask Hanshi Sect Master to clarify things!" The Golden Elixir cultivator from the City Guard was all businesslike, but his words revealed that he also had some understanding of Bixiao Gate's background.

  The Ziwei Palace controls the entire Wild Beast Marsh, although it also allows other sects to exist, but they are all under the jurisdiction of the Ziwei Palace and will not allow them to develop to a degree that threatens the status of the Ziwei Palace. Each sect must register before it can be active, otherwise it will be directly destroyed by the Ziwei Palace. The city guard naturally has information about the Bixiao Gate.

  Han Shi Dao Ren's heart was even more fearful of the power of the Purple Palace, but his face didn't show it. He smiled and said: "Lu Dao You, things are like this..."

  He told the whole story again.

  Lü surnamed Jindan cultivator nodded slightly after listening, and said calmly: "What the leader of Hanshi said is like this, but I also can't just listen to one side of the words from fellow Taoist. These two little friends should also say something about what happened." However, he turned his head to speak to Li Hui and Han Xue.

  Han Xue frowned slightly and calmly recounted what had happened.

  Lü surnamed Golden Elixir cultivator nodded: "In that case, the two families' words are about the same. Han Shi fellow practitioner, since this is your family's matter, I won't ask too much. This Li Hui has nothing to do with your sect, so it's better not to take action. As for this Han Xue, being a member of your sect's Stone House, please handle it within the sect and don't disrupt the order of the city."

  The Lu surname Jindan cultivator quickly sorted out the ins and outs of this matter, made a judgment, but did not favor either side.

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  Second update! Please collect! Work is really busy, a bit late, forgive me! Two updates will definitely not be less.