86: Xiao Yan died; free is the most expensive thing.

The lightning enveloping Xiao Yan was split open by his sword, forcing it back.

Before Jiang Yunfan could make a move, his body was suddenly restrained, and lightning instantly gathered around him, striking towards him.

Lightning Domain.

Jiang Yunfan was not flustered in the slightest, remaining perfectly calm.

All the lightning was blocked by the Buddha Light.

Suddenly, a wave of Killing Intent struck. The hidden Jade Rakshasa attacked Xiao Yan, who blocked her sword with lightning.

Jade Rakshasa broke through the Domain with a single sword strike, allowing Jiang Yunfan to break free. Jade Rakshasa then attacked Xiao Yan, her offensive extremely fierce.

Jiang Yunfan summoned the qiankun pagoda, which pressed down on Xiao Yan. He wanted to flee but was restrained and unable to move.

"Sacred Artifact."

Xiao Yan was greatly alarmed, never expecting Jiang Yunfan to possess a Sacred Artifact. He condensed his True Essence to resist the qiankun pagoda, but it was exceptionally difficult.

"Jiang Yunfan, I am a Lingxiao Sect True Disciple, a Disciple of the Sect Master. If you dare to kill me, you will surely face severe punishment by Sect rules."

"You've reminded me. I cannot kill you with my own hands."

Jiang Yunfan gave Jade Rakshasa a meaningful look, then departed on his Purple Lightning Vulture.

Xiao Yan knew Jiang Yunfan intended for the woman to kill him. He roared furiously, "Jiang Yunfan, you will not come to a good end!"

Jiang Yunfan did not look back, merely muttering to himself, "Whether I come to a good end or not, you won't be around to see it."

Jade Rakshasa severed Xiao Yan's head with a single sword strike, his Primordial Spirit extinguished by the Sword Intent. The qiankun pagoda collected Xiao Yan's corpse into the pagoda and then flew away. Jade Rakshasa once again concealed herself.

The moment Xiao Yan died, his soul jade stone shattered.

The Disciple guarding the soul jade stone saw Xiao Yan's soul jade stone shatter and immediately reported to Elder Wu. Elder Wu was also shocked to learn of Xiao Yan's demise and, without a moment's hesitation, immediately proceeded to Lingxiao Hall.

Elder Wu hurried to Lingxiao Hall.

"Greetings, Sect Master."

Upon seeing Elder Wu arrive, Sect Master knew another Disciple had fallen. "Elder Wu, which Disciple has fallen?"

Elder Wu replied, "Sect Master, it is your Disciple, Xiao Yan."

Upon hearing that Xiao Yan had fallen, Sect Master's expression changed drastically. Xiao Yan was the successor he had groomed to be the next Sect Master, and now he was dead.

Sect Master's face was filled with coldness. No matter who killed Xiao Yan, they must die.

He immediately issued an order, dispatching all Disciples to search for Xiao Yan's killer. Any clue would earn a million contribution points.

As soon as the Sect Master's order was issued, the entire Lingxiao Sect instantly erupted.

"Senior Brother Xiao Yan is dead? He was our Lingxiao Sect's number one True Disciple, with Heaven and Man Realm Cultivation Level. Who could have killed him?"

"It must have been a Dharma Idol Realm Giant who acted to kill Senior Brother Xiao."

Lingxiao Sect Disciples mobilized to search for Xiao Yan's killer.

Mei Niansheng, Xiao Yan's confidant, upon learning this news, guessed that Xiao Yan's death must be related to Jiang Yunfan. He immediately went to Lingxiao Hall to see the Sect Master.

"Disciple Mei Niansheng greets the Sect Master."

"I have seen you before. You have always followed Xiao Yan. Have you come to see me because you know who killed Xiao Yan?"

"Disciple knows."

"Who?"

"It is Lingyun Peak True Disciple Jiang Yunfan."

"How could it be him! How long has he been in the Sect? During the Sect Grand Competition, his Cultivation Level was only Profound Connection Realm. How could he kill Xiao Yan, who has Heaven and Man Realm Cultivation Level?"

Mei Niansheng grew anxious when he saw that the Sect Master did not believe him.

Senior Brother Xiao, I apologize, but to avenge you, I can only tarnish your reputation.

"Sect Master, Disciple would not speak rashly. Senior Brother Xiao harbored jealousy towards Jiang Yunfan because he took away Senior Sister Ji Yao. He had always sent people to monitor Lingyun Peak.

Just recently, Jiang Yunfan left the Sect. Senior Brother Xiao, upon learning this news, pursued him. In less than an hour, Senior Brother Xiao fell. It must be that Jiang Yunfan used despicable means to kill Senior Brother Xiao. I hope the Sect Master will investigate thoroughly."

Upon hearing this, Sect Master was furious. He never expected Xiao Yan to harm a fellow Disciple for a woman, which greatly disappointed him.

But now that Xiao Yan was dead, it was certainly related to Jiang Yunfan.

However, he would not easily draw conclusions without conclusive evidence.

"You may withdraw for now! When Jiang Yunfan returns, I will deal with him myself."

"Disciple takes his leave."

Mei Niansheng exited the main hall... Jiang Yunfan returned to Helian City.

He released his Divine Sense and found Luo Qing and Zhang Fei staying at the inn. "I'm back. It's time to open for business."

Luo Qing and Zhang Fei, who were Cultivating, immediately stopped when they heard the Pavilion Master's voice.

The two returned to Tianji Pavilion.

"Greetings, Pavilion Master."

"Although we've been closed for four months, salaries will still be paid. Open your storage rings."

"Thank you, Pavilion Master."

Zhang Fei and Luo Qing never expected to receive payment while the business was closed. They opened their storage rings, and countless Spirit Stones flew into them.

Jiang Yunfan gave each of them four million Spirit Stones.

One million Spirit Stones a month—such a high reward would make even the True Disciples of those Sects envious.

Zhang Fei said, "Pavilion Master, during this time, I traveled all over the Eastern Continent to promote Tianji Pavilion. Now, Tianji Pavilion's reputation has greatly increased, and many people have come to seek you."

Jiang Yunfan said, "It seems business will be very good."

Suddenly, a voice came from outside, "Heavenly Secret Master, get out here!"

Jiang Yunfan was a little annoyed. Who had such a loud voice, practically deafening him?

He put on his god spirit mask.

A burly man entered Tianji Pavilion, and many people gathered to watch.

Upon seeing the cold-faced man, Jiang Yunfan recognized him. He was the one who had bought the Zixia Mountain Secret Realm Opportunity from him earlier. "Young Master, have you come for that Secret Realm?"

Niu Ben's voice was like a great bell, "Heavenly Secret Master, you are too despicable! You actually sold the Secret Realm's information to so many people!"

Jiang Yunfan said, "I never said I would only sell it to you alone. Otherwise, do you think I would only charge you one million Spirit Stones?"

Niu Ben said, "It wasn't one million, it was two million."

"You charged others one million, why did you charge me two million?"

Jiang Yunfan was speechless. He came to trouble him for a mere one million Spirit Stones. It was impossible for him to spit out what he had already eaten. "The Opportunity is mine. I can sell it for as much as I want. You should know, someone bought this Opportunity for one hundred million spirit stones. Hearing this, don't you feel more balanced?"

Thinking of the Yun Family and Ye Lingyun, those two big suckers who paid one hundred million spirit stones for this Opportunity, Jiang Yunfan felt very comfortable.

Upon hearing that someone had spent one hundred million spirit stones on this Opportunity, Fang Han's anger subsided by more than half, and he felt much more balanced.

"Senior Heavenly Secret Master, I was very rude just now. I hope Senior will forgive me."

"I won't hold it against you. Since you're here, I'll give you a divination."

Jiang Yunfan pretended to calculate, his expression suddenly becoming solemn. "When this Secret Realm appears, you will encounter a bloody disaster if you enter it. You will die within the Secret Realm."

Niu Ben was stunned. How could there be a bloody disaster?

"When this Secret Realm opens, countless powerful individuals will enter it. You are only at the Yin-Yang Realm Cultivation Level. Do you think you can emerge unscathed after entering the Secret Realm?"

Niu Ben remained silent, knowing that Heavenly Secret Master's words were not false.

Could it be that he could only watch others enter the Secret Realm?

He was unwilling.

However, he didn't know that he was being tricked by Jiang Yunfan.

There is no free lunch in the world; the free ones are the most expensive.

"Give me one million Spirit Stones, and I will divine for you again, ensuring you turn misfortune into good fortune."

"But I only have a few hundred thousand Spirit Stones."

"Then use a treasure as collateral. One million Spirit Stones for a life—it's too good a deal. What are you still hesitating for?"

Niu Ben was unwilling to give up the chance to enter the Secret Realm. He gritted his teeth and pulled out an iron rod with Dragon patterns. "This is my weapon, the Coiling Dragon Staff. It is a Peerless Grade Treasure Artifact. I'll temporarily leave it with you. When I have one million Spirit Stones, I will redeem it."

Jiang Yunfan didn't expect this guy to have a Peerless Grade Treasure Artifact. He really underestimated him.

"Alright, when you have the Spirit Stones, you can come and redeem it anytime."

Jiang Yunfan reached out to take it, but it was incredibly heavy and he couldn't lift it. He quickly condensed his True Essence before he could grasp the Coiling Dragon Staff.