Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 334: Stop Hitting Me, I Haven’t Bullied You!

The last remaining tycoon of the mining district was utterly dazed. The youth opposite him had suddenly gone mad, complaining while pummeling him with punches and kicks. The crucial part was that his attacks grew more and more ruthless each time. The tycoon was restrained by some inexplicable force and couldn't dodge at all. Finally, he couldn't take it anymore.

"Stop hitting me! Boo hoo hoo... I didn't bully you!"

He felt incredibly wronged. Does this kid have a persecution complex or something? I'm the real victim here!

Ning Xuan paused his assault. Looks like I really did get the wrong person.

He immediately apologized, "Sorry, I wasn't targeting you."

The mining district tycoon, whose face had been beaten to a pulp, managed a grin.

Then, BANG!

Ning Xuan sent another kick flying his way, leaving the man completely baffled.

"Why?!"

Ning Xuan replied matter-of-factly, "I still haven't finished venting my anger, and since there's no one else around, I have to take it out on you."

"Damn you— AARGH!"

A scream cut him off before he could finish. Ning Xuan launched him into the air with a kick, sending him flying like a soccer ball until he was nothing more than a distant black dot.

Dusting off his hands, Ning Xuan's figure flickered and vanished.

「At the foot of the mountain.」

Shentu Yi and his two companions had recovered enough to get to their feet, and they all looked toward the summit. When he couldn't detect Ning Xuan's presence, Wang Er immediately panicked. "Brother Shentu, where is Young Master Ning?"

He had every reason to panic. The three bigwigs of the mining district were terrifyingly powerful. As long as even one of them remained, it would spell disaster for the Human Race in this realm!

While Shentu Yi was still scanning their surroundings, Ning Xuan suddenly appeared before the three of them.

"Young Master, what about that beast?!" Wang Er asked impatiently.

"I kicked it away," Ning Xuan said.

"Ah! You should have killed it! Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"Don't worry. Its Cultivation is gone. It can't cause any more trouble."

At these words, both Wang Er and Zhao Si breathed a sigh of relief. The next moment, the two of them grew ecstatic. With the three bigwigs of the mining district either dead or crippled, they were finally free!

"Hahaha, we're free! We're finally free!"

Overcome with joy, they both dropped to one knee before Ning Xuan and thanked him profusely.

"Big Brother, Black Element Crystal Stones are Crystal Stones too. Should we maybe..." Shentu Yi trailed off mid-sentence.

With a wave of his sleeve, Ning Xuan had covered the ground with a massive pile of Black Element Crystal Stones. After disappearing from the summit, Ning Xuan had clearly paid a visit to the major mining areas. His speed was simply incredible; in a short time, he had completely stripped them of their valuables. The Black Element Crystal Stones now piled before them were merely a drop in the bucket compared to his total haul. For Shentu Yi, however, this was more than enough to last him a very long time.

Just as he was hesitating over how to ask, Ning Xuan spoke up. "These are all yours."

Shentu Yi was overjoyed and thanked him profusely.

Ning Xuan smiled and encouraged him, "Why be so formal? We're old acquaintances. Focus on your Cultivation and strive to reclaim your former glory soon!"

Shentu Yi nodded emphatically. For some reason, however, he couldn't shake the feeling that Ning Xuan's smile seemed a little strange.

And of course it was strange, because Ning Xuan was already scheming. Shentu Yi is a money tree. If his strength increases, he'll definitely fetch a good price later on. Hmm. Before that, I need to find Senior Sister Doll quickly. She has to be there when I sell this guy. Otherwise, she'll just keep making losing deals. And I must find Si Lanyi and Sister Meng Luo as soon as possible! After all, this realm is far more dangerous than any other. The only consolation is that the beasts here generally have low intelligence. With their wits, the girls should be able to buy themselves plenty of time. Yun Wangshu was the perfect proof of that.

"Right, Young Master, there's still another Mine Owner," Zhao Si suddenly reminded him.

"Gone," Ning Xuan said with a smile. When he swept through the major mining areas, he hadn't just collected Black Element Crystal Stones.

Wang Er and Zhao Si's eyes widened instantly, their gazes fixed on Ning Xuan as if he were a god. It was simply too outrageous! If Shentu Yi hadn't told them he came from another world, they would have assumed he was a native of this realm. This place was, after all, a living nightmare for the Human Race—a nightmare that no one had ever managed to break. The mining district's forces were incredibly formidable. Yet, Ning Xuan had swept through the entire area with such effortless ease. It was a miracle!

"Where did you get separated?" Ning Xuan asked Shentu Yi, who had just finished storing the Black Element Crystal Stones.

"I'll take you there!" Shentu Yi replied without a hint of hesitation and immediately started leading the way. Even though he'd been sold out by Doll, his Big Brother had rescued him. Plus, he'd received so many Black Element Crystal Stones. It was a blessing in disguise! He even decided that if they found her, he would have to thank her.

"We're very familiar with the surrounding area!" Wang Er and Zhao Si chimed in at once. Ning Xuan was a truly powerful patron. If they didn't seize this chance to align with him, it wouldn't be long before they were captured again, only to be sent to another place to continue their lives as slaves.

Ning Xuan naturally understood their worries. "You don't need to follow me," he said. "Go gather the other miners and wait at the first mining area. I've already notified the Jiao King's Mansion."

He had barely finished speaking when both men fell to their knees with a THUD, begging for mercy. "Young Master, spare us, please don't—"

"What are you thinking?" Ning Xuan cut in. "The Jiao King's Mansion only has one old ancestor left, and he's very obedient to me. You'll be protected there."

Only then did the two realize they had misunderstood him. They scratched their heads sheepishly, but their eyes suddenly bulged in shock as the realization dawned on them. Ning Xuan's words meant the Jiao King's Mansion had also been completely swept through! Such terrifying power! Is he even human?!

They had no answer, because by the time they snapped out of their shock, Ning Xuan and Shentu Yi were gone.

"Let's go find the others!"

"Right! We must go through hell and high water to complete the task the Young Master gave us!"

The two men departed at top speed.

The area fell silent, with only black crows circling above the mountain peak. Suddenly, one of them burst out from the ruined warship. It flapped its wings, soared into the sky, and spoke in a human voice, "Ning Xuan! I, Zang Wu, am now your sworn enemy!!!"

The next moment, it chose a direction and vanished after a few powerful wingbeats.

「On the ground below.」

Ning Xuan, who had been traveling, suddenly stopped and glanced back toward the mining area.

"Big Brother, what's wrong?" Shentu Yi asked quickly.

"A fish slipped through the net."

"Ah! Then we have to go back!"

Ning Xuan shook his head. "There's no need. Finding our people is more important." If my senses are correct, the one who escaped was the being called Zang Wu. My last attack clearly shattered its Divine Soul, yet it still managed to get away. That proves it possesses some kind of Secret Technique. Going back now would be a waste of time. It's better to just let it go.

"A backer? The Blood You Great Saint?" A burning battle lust flared in Ning Xuan's eyes.

Shentu Yi's gaze flickered, and his body trembled slightly. He was struck by a terrible premonition. The one who escaped was probably Zang Wu! Just thinking about the Blood You Great Saint that Zang Wu mentioned is enough to make my blood run cold. That's a Great Saint! A terrifying existence standing at the very pinnacle of the Holy Realm!