Nightmare Apostle

The leader of the Black Lama is known as Spirit Treasure Master, equipped with numerous evil magic tools, rumored to have as many as ten, with formidable combat capabilities. He is currently known to be the Apostle wielding the most magic artifacts.

But Yang Xiao has more than ten on him; if you count the good stuff on the Mirror Ghost, it would terrify the Black Lama.

"I wonder if I will have the chance to capture and refine Spirit Treasure Master, what kind of puppet I could create," Yang Xiao couldn’t help but fantasize, a high-level puppet with ten top-grade magic tools sounds impressive.

Ever since discovering the usefulness of puppets, Yang Xiao’s gaze at these experts has changed. In the future, if given the opportunity, he most wishes to refine the Sect Master.

The Half Compassionate Purple Body Buddha is actually quite good too, but that’s for later.

The meal with Lu Youdao wasn’t exactly pleasant or unpleasant, merely odd, but Yang Xiao was used to it as Lu was a strange person.

Still, he could feel Lu Youdao’s care for him; he treated him well, just not good at expressing it.

Before leaving, Yang Xiao left a gift and promised Lu Youdao that once he advanced to the Half-step Nether Realm in the future, he would return for the Resentful Eye.

The next morning, Yang Xiao sent a message to Fu Qingzhu, arranging a lunchtime meeting.

Originally, Nalan Shuo intended to wait two more days, but Yang Xiao worried that delay could lead to changes. Once the Provincial Federation’s punishment results are out, it’ll be too late, so he acted ahead of time.

It’s the old place, the small restaurant they often frequented before.

There was also Qu Muzhi then, and the three of them often fooled around and drank together.

Each time, it was Yang Xiao and Fu Qingzhu treating, while Qu Muzhi not only came empty-handed but sometimes packed food to take away.

Arriving at the small restaurant, Yang Xiao entered the small private room on the second floor. Fu Qingzhu was already waiting for him.

It was apparent Fu Qingzhu had dressed up for the occasion, with a neat suit and impeccably styled hair, his attire seemed out of place in this humble restaurant.

Yang Xiao knew Fu Qingzhu too well, understanding his vanity. He saw through Fu Qingzhu’s weary eyes and the forced smile.

"My good brother, you finally remembered me, our Mr. Yang returning home gloriously, celebrated, welcome, welcome!" Fu Qingzhu raised his glass to celebrate Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao didn’t engage, sensing the mood wasn’t right, Fu Qingzhu slowly lowered his glass and sheepishly asked, "Did something happen? My good brother, you seem upset, what made you angry?"

"Originally, coming home felt good, but you never let me worry less. I heard from Director Nalan; how long were you planning to keep this from me?" Yang Xiao demanded.

Seeing Yang Xiao knew, Fu Qingzhu could only force a bitter smile, still trying to reassure Yang Xiao, "It’s fine, I’ve mostly settled it, don’t worry."

"What should I say to you? Going into others’ territory unannounced, snatching their spoils; is this how you do things?" Yang Xiao sighed at Fu Qingzhu’s stubbornness.

With Fu Qingzhu silent, Yang Xiao didn’t press further, revealing his ace, "You made quite the mistake this time; it’s not easily brushed aside. Have you heard of the Withered Bone Pavilion?"

"I know, it’s a great heretic cultivator group; you’ve been looking for them recently, haven’t you?" Fu Qingzhu curiously asked.

"Yes, it’s mostly dealt with now. Their protector-level experts have been cleared by me, and I killed their Great Protector not long ago. The body is with me now, unreported; after this meal, take it to the Provincial Federation for recognition. It should help you get past this trouble." Yang Xiao came for this matter.

"It’s all my fault, troubling you again, brother. Originally... originally, I intended to help you this time."

Fu Qingzhu self-reproachfully lamented, "I heard this group of evil cultivators was dispersed by your Coastal Province team, and your Patrol Defense Office has bounty on them. I thought to capture them to help you, hand them to you, and elevate your status at the Provincial Bureau. In the end, it backfired and caused you trouble; it’s all my fault!"

"This..." Knowing his good brother tried to help by going to Qingzhou City, Yang Xiao hesitated to scold.

Fu Qingzhu, as Director Nalan said, is domineering, power-hungry, divisive, and far from a benevolent character, but he has always been good to Yang Xiao.

"Good brother, I appreciate your intention, but don’t do it again. Besides, when you got into such trouble, why not send me a message?" Yang Xiao sighed.

Of course, Yang Xiao understood why; Fu Qingzhu was embarrassed, not wanting to meet him, and couldn’t bring himself to ask for help.

Yang Xiao refrained from dwelling on the issue, sparing him any embarrassment. They proceeded to drink and chat about recent events in Rongcheng and Qinglan City.

Upon learning Yang Xiao had settled matters with the Northern Han Family, Fu Qingzhu was greatly surprised. The Northern Han Family held significant influence in Jiangbei Province, and with their backing, official matters that couldn’t be handled publicly would have suitable solutions.

"By the way, I heard that among the evil cultivators you dealt with, there were two troublesome individuals, Ghost-level Apostles; how did you eliminate them?" Yang Xiao had stayed in Rongcheng, knowing the strength of the Rongcheng Union couldn’t manage the evil cultivator faction alone.

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