Kunlun City got busy searching for the person in the video over the next few days, while Xiang Ning took his time to digest the benefits he had received from the expedition. First, his rank was upgraded to Gold thanks to the excellent completeness of the mission, and also due to Bo Yan’s nudging. Of course, without breaking any rules. 

He went to the commercial area to buy another twenty beast cores. Although the Devourer hungered for cores, its appetite had limits of about one every two days. And the beast cores of the Kunlun Mountains were of higher quality than Marsh and Hang Cities, too, containing much more concentrated energy. Over the past few days, the Devourer had grown stronger at a rate visible to the naked eye. 

Xiang Ning felt that if the Devourer met the general of the Shura race now, it would definitely not chip off upon impact. One notable observation was that it was also slowly digesting the ax he had taken from the Shura general. That was also why he hadn’t used it during the expedition. 

Returning back to his hotel room, Xiang Ning studied the Devourer in his hand. It hadn’t changed in terms of length, width, or thickness, but based on its shine and sharpness and the heaviness in his arm, he knew that it was growing. 

He had a feeling that if he continued to feed it over another two weeks or so, it would become so heavy it wouldn’t be suitable for battle. Right now, it was already a little too heavy to wield in battle, though it shouldn’t be a problem with the Eight Gates technique. 

He was about to feed it another beast core when someone knocked on the door. “Come in.” He put away the Devourer, stood up, and the door was opened. Xiang Ning glanced over. There was no one? Then, he looked down. “Boss?” 

“Hmmph, there’s a girl named Ye Lingling looking for you downstairs. She’s been here two or three times while you were out.” 

“Ye Lingling?” Xiang Ning didn’t notice the boss lady’s resentful glare, all he did was grunt and follow her downstairs. 

“Xiang Ning!” Ye Lingling looked delighted to see him. “Xiang Ning, my mother woke up! I told her all about you and she wants you over at our house for dinner.” 

Seeing Ye Lingling blushing, the boss lady snickered and punched Xiang Ning’s thigh. “Not bad, dude. It’s only been a few days and you got yourself a girl.” 

Xiang Ning rolled his eyes. She wouldn’t think that if she had seen Ye Lingling’s true face. But when he saw Ye Lingling’s smile, his brows knitted slightly, though he still nodded. “Alright.” 

Ye Lingling thought Xiang Ning would have declined the offer and was ready to fight him about it, but his direct acceptance threw her off balance. It even made her panic a little. 

But it all passed quickly. 

“Let’s go.” Xiang Ning wasted no time and let her lead the way. 

They rode for fifteen minutes by bike until they reached a courtyard. 

Xiang Ning didn’t say anything when he saw their destination. He merely walked past the stuttering, hesitant Ye Lingling and immediately entered. Seeing him walk past her without any reservations or questions, Ye Lingling’s mouth was agape. She didn’t end up speaking, only keeping her head down as she walked behind him. 

Xiang Ning previously hadn’t been sure before he arrived, but now that he was in the courtyard, he knew. He didn’t blame Ye Lingling, for he knew the feeling. 

The courtyard was gigantic, at least three to four thousand square meters. Within a city with limited space, this must have been very expensive. He stood in front of the house, looking at the person standing on the balcony. It was Ya Wen, the guy he had traumatized. 

“Hehe, I don’t know if you’re an idiot or you already know. Wasted the strong guy I planted at the door.” 

“Heh, all I know is that you’re asking for a beating again.” 

“What?!” All of the fear rushed back again, though it also triggered Ya Wen’s hatred for Xiang Ning. 

Fury Points +999

“Hehehe, you must be so mad for it to be nine hundred and ninety-nine.” Xiang Ning looked at the furious Ya Wen while Ye Lingling was very confused. 

Although Ya Wen didn’t know what the number meant, he could sense the mockery in Xiang Ning's tone. When he was about to storm off, Xiang Ning waved. “Don’t waste my time, get Zhao Youlong out. You’re too weak for me.” 

“Fuck you!” 

“Don’t you know any better insults?” Xiang Ning scoffed, pursing his lips. 

Ya Wen was speechless. 

“Alright, Ya Wen, go downstairs first.” Zhao Youlong, who was watching in the house, facepalmed. He really didn’t know what to say at this point. He had really wanted to let Ya Wen show off his skills, but it looked like his attitude wouldn’t do. 

“Big Brother.…” Ya Wen wanted to say something but when he saw that Zhao Youlong had stepped out, he didn’t say anything and retreated. 

Clap-clap! Zhao Youlong wasted no time. He clapped twice and gun barrels peeked out of the windows and roof at the same time. More than ten strong cultivators surrounded Xiang Ning. “Well, kid, we know each other already and so I won’t waste my time. I only want you to sell the sweetsop to me, and I’ll let her… family go,” Zhao Youlong grinned. 

Zhao Youlong was rich, and he had no problems buying a sweetsop, but the problem was that there were none to be bought. He had initially thought Xiang Ning might put it up for auction and he could get the fruit there, but unfortunately, he heard no news about it after so many days. 

If the benefits weren’t so great, Zhao Youlong definitely wouldn’t voluntarily cause trouble, but the profits to be made were astronomical. Jerry Constructions! A strand of hair from Jerry’s boss was worth more than his entire net worth. And it wasn’t just money, he would gain status from it, too. After working with Jerry Constructions, it would be his springboard out of Kunlun City, and subsequently, he could even become an international titan. 

“I’m sorry, I mailed it back to my hometown,” said Xiang Ning, shrugging. 

“Hehe.” Zhao Youlong looked at him. Do you think I’m stupid? 

To be honest, Xiang Ning was exasperated. Why doesn’t anyone believe the truth?! 

“Let’s not waste time. Deal or no deal?” Zhao Youlong’s patience was wearing thin. 

“I want to, but I really don’t have it.” Xiang Ning shrugged again. 

“I’m serious. Don’t make me do this.” Zhao Youlong maliciously sneered. 

Hoho, looks like someone have a deathwish!