The Sword God of the Universe-Chapter 129 The Aura of Ruin

Martial Artists below the Dao Spirit Realm, even those at the Peak of Innate realm, in terms of burst speed, might not be able to match Jing Yan who was exerting his full strength using Sky Wings.

But once a Martial Artist stepped into the Dao Spirit Realm, they could achieve flight to a certain extent, and their burst speed would be terrifying, which Jing Yan could no longer compare to.

Jing Yan had once entered Divine Wind Academy and had seen the strong ones of the Dao Spirit Realm not just once or twice. He had also witnessed first-hand the battles between Dao Spirit Realm powerhouses. Thus, Jing Yan was able to judge that Bai Xue City Lord from Duyang City, who was fighting with the Golden Throne Guard, was extremely strong even among the Martial Artists of the Dao Spirit Realm.

"Dao Spirit Realm... I, too, will step into the Dao Spirit Realm someday," Jing Yan’s eyes tightened slightly.

"Whoosh!"

He urged the Sky Wings, and his figure flashed out like lightning.

His speed upon entering had been slow, but now, on his return, it was much faster. In less than a day, Jing Yan had already left the Sinful Canyon.

On his way, he encountered some spiritual beasts, which Jing Yan ignored. After all, ordinary spiritual beasts, even if they discovered Jing Yan, couldn’t possibly catch up to his flying speed, and posed no threat to him.

On the third day, Jing Yan had already left Moonlight Forest, passed through Black Teeth Village, and entered the territory of Black Wind Town.

It was almost time to leave this region.

And it was also appropriate to give Liu Daquan a visit. Right now, Liu Daquan was still managing quite a few industries for Jing Yan.

"Hm?"

"What’s going on here?"

As Jing Yan entered Black Wind Town, according to his memory, he arrived in front of the Liu Family Mansion.

Before he entered, Jing Yan already felt that the atmosphere was somewhat strange.

It was broad daylight, yet the gates of the Liu Family Mansion were tightly closed.

Although the Liu Family wasn’t a very large clan, in Black Wind Town, they were considered somewhat respectable. Why would their doors be closed in broad daylight?

"Bang bang bang!" Jing Yan frowned and knocked on the door.

Quickly, footsteps came from inside, and soon the gate opened, revealing a guard in front of Jing Yan.

"Young Master Jing Yan?" The guard was slightly startled upon seeing Jing Yan.

"Right," Jing Yan nodded. He recognized this guard – he was the same Martial Artist who had greeted him with a huge signboard previously. Jing Yan’s brows were knitted as his gaze swept into the courtyard, "What’s happening? Where is Family Head Liu?"

It had only been about a month since he last left Black Wind Town. How could the Liu Family have undergone such a drastic change?

The last time Jing Yan visited, although the Liu Family was under the pressure of the Sky Wolf Gang, Jing Yan still felt a thriving atmosphere. But this time, the entire Liu Family Mansion emanated a sense of decay.

"The master..." The guard’s eyes reddened slightly.

"Young Master Jing Yan, the master has been injured!"

"You must help the master, young master, he’s a good man..."

The guard, upon seeing Jing Yan, seemed eager to vent all the pent-up words he had been holding back for days.

"Where is Family Head Liu?" Jing Yan waved his hand to interrupt him, frowning as he asked.

"Young Master Jing Yan, follow me." The guard then led Jing Yan into the courtyard and into a room.

Liu Daquan was lying on a bed.

"Master, Young Master Jing Yan has arrived," the guard called out to Liu Daquan lying on the bed.

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing the guard’s words, Liu Daquan’s plump body abruptly rolled over and sat up. Then, his gaze turned to Jing Yan, his chubby cheeks trembling in urgency.

"Young Master Jing Yan?" Liu Daquan’s eyes gleamed with excitement upon seeing Jing Yan.

"Cough... cough..." Overcome with excitement at the sight of Jing Yan, Liu Daquan took a deep breath, which immediately led to a fit of coughing.

He was injured, and had not yet fully recovered.

"Family Head Liu, you don’t need to stand, please stay seated! Tell me, what happened?" Jing Yan raised his hand, stopping Liu Daquan from standing up, and then asked.

After entering the Liu Family Mansion, Jing Yan could certainly feel the overall decline of the Liu family even more clearly. Even the family’s guards and servants were significantly fewer than before.

"It’s Gao Yan!" Liu Daquan said.

"Gao Yan?" Jing Yan’s brows furrowed slightly.

"Gao Yan is the Town Mayor of Black Wind Town. Ten days ago, he led the Armored Guard from the Mayor Mansion here and took away Xiao Yue," explained Liu Daquan, his insides burning with anxiety as he thought of his daughter’s unknown fate. His affection for his daughter was genuine; back when they were dealing with the Sky Wolf Gang, Wei Chongyang, the manager of the Wei Family, wanted to take Liu Xiaoyue away, and Liu Daquan, unaware of Jing Yan’s strength, had been ready to fight him to the death.

"Why would he do that?" A hint of coldness appeared on Jing Yan’s face.

"Because of the Wei Family from Duyang City!" Liu Daquan sighed, "Young Master Jing Yan, the Wei Family is now aware that you killed Wei Chongyang, their manager in the Sky Wolf Village. Afterward, they sent a message to Town Mayor Gao Yan, ordering him to find you and take you to the Wei Family in Duyang City..."

Upon hearing this, Jing Yan understood the situation.

He had anticipated that the Wei Family might eventually trace the killing of Wei Chongyang back to him. However, he had not expected the Wei Family to clarify the details so quickly.

It seemed now that the Wei Family intended to capture the murderer who killed Wei Chongyang, while Town Mayor Gao Yan was leading the charge on their behalf, willingly playing the pawn. Gao Yan had come to the Liu Family to capture Jing Yan, but since he was not there, they took Liu Xiaoyue instead, likely to force Jing Yan’s submission!

"The Town Mayor should be acting on orders from the Duyang City Lord Mansion. Since when can a family from Duyang City command a Town Mayor appointed by the City Lord Mansion?" Jing Yan’s eyes flashed coldly as he spoke in a low voice.

"Of course, the Wei Family has no right to order Gao Yan around. He’s doing this just to ingratiate himself with them. Naturally, his main goal must be to take over the six industries previously controlled by the Sky Wolf Gang! Gao Yan is covetous, and now with the Wei Family backing him, he’s grown bolder. Young Master Jing Yan, those six industries have already been taken over by Gao Yan’s Armored Guard," Liu Daquan sneered and then his expression grew somber.

He saw the situation very clearly.

Without the support of the Wei family, Gao Yan would certainly not dare to treat Liu Daquan this way. Otherwise, why had he not made a statement in the half-month after the fall of the Sky Wolf Gang?

In Black Wind Town, who didn’t know that Town Mayor Gao Yan had always been in collusion with the Sky Wolf Gang, receiving numerous benefits from them? After the downfall of the Sky Wolf Gang, Gao Yan must have suffered greatly, yet he never stepped forward.

"Hmm, I see. Some people think they can bully Jing Yan and Family Head Liu," Jing Yan said with a light chuckle.

It seemed his actions against the Sky Wolf Gang had been somewhat lenient. If he had killed all those who deserved death in the gang at that time, perhaps it would have deterred some people’s greed.

A chill gradually spread in Jing Yan’s heart. This bastard named Gao Yan dared to take away Liu Xiaoyue—where did he get the nerve, assuming that just the Wei Family could keep him safe?