The Peerless Emperor (TPE)

After Wei Wushuang left Linhai Prefecture, he joined a certain force, and Gao Benli, who became his disciple, naturally joined as well. Within this force, there was a man named Tong Emeng, who constantly opposed Wei Wushuang.

In the end, when Wei Wushuang let his guard down, Tong Emeng schemed against him, poisoning him with a deadly toxin that left him with no choice but to wait for death.

Qian Long and his brothers, along with the people who accompanied them, were disciples from outside Linhai Prefecture who returned with Gao Benli. On the surface, Qian Long and his brothers appeared to be sworn brothers of Gao Benli, and the others seemed to have come along to mourn for Wei Wushuang.

In reality, Gao Benli had already realized that these people were secretly placed by Tong Emeng, the very person who had plotted against Wei Wushuang. Even their initial meeting had been orchestrated by this enemy.

Gao Benli knew that these individuals carried soul tools that could relay messages back to their superiors at any time. Since Qian Long and his brothers were all powerful soul cultivators at the Void-Breaking Realm, if Gao Benli acted rashly, they would have time to send out messages, providing their master with an excuse to punish him under the rules of their sect.

Therefore, the best solution was to let others kill Qian Long and his followers under the guise of a legitimate conflict.

However, Gao Benli couldn't make this too obvious because Qian Long and his brothers weren't fools. If Gao Benli's grandfather, Gao Yuefei, or the elders of the sect took action, it would clearly indicate that Gao Benli was behind it. After all, if he truly wanted to protect his sworn brothers, he would have intervened to stop the killing.

As the current sect leader's grandson and a powerful figure, if Gao Benli's sworn brothers were executed by the sect, it would undoubtedly implicate him.

But if Gao Benli allowed them to behave recklessly and provoke the other disciples of Wanxiang Sect to the point of retaliation, he could wash his hands of the matter. After all, many disciples of the sect already had a negative impression of Gao Benli.

"Master has stated that once he fully recovers, he will likely surpass his previous realm and achieve a higher understanding of the Life and Death Realm. By then, his strength will exceed that of our enemies, and there will be no need to fear them," Gao Benli said with a sigh, rubbing his forehead in frustration.

"The current problem is that the disciples of Wanxiang Sect aren't strong enough to eliminate them, and Master's injuries have been too severe to fully recover."

Gao Benli's face was full of concern, and Wei Wushuang could only sigh. "The miraculous medicine you gave me did help, but it wasn't quite enough for someone at my level."

"Then just use something better," Lin Qian said nonchalantly as he produced a transparent crystal bottle.

Inside the crystal bottle was a red liquid, slightly lighter in color than blood, gently swirling within.

Lin Qian tossed the bottle to Wei Wushuang, who caught it with a confused expression. After uncorking the bottle and taking a sniff, the fragrant medicinal scent immediately filled his nostrils, refreshing his body and alleviating the hidden injuries within.

The recovery potion, commonly known as a healing potion in the game, was a versatile medicine. To Lin Qian, his master's injuries had already healed from the initial poisoning and damage to his core, leaving only minor hidden injuries.

These minor injuries, though seemingly unimportant, were precisely what had been holding Wei Wushuang back from achieving full recovery and breaking through to the next level.

This new recovery potion was of a much higher quality and could heal Wei Wushuang's body comprehensively, eradicating those hidden injuries.

"With this, I'll be fully recovered soon!" Wei Wushuang declared confidently, drinking the potion in one gulp before closing his eyes to begin his cultivation.

Gao Benli curiously picked up the discarded crystal bottle and examined it. "Wow, Junior Brother, where did you get this?"

"I made it myself," Lin Qian replied casually.

"Hahaha," Gao Benli laughed heartily, slapping Lin Qian on the shoulder. "Come on, Junior Brother, I know you too well. The sect's crafting elders have all banned you from their areas, labeling you as a once-in-a-lifetime disaster."

Holding up the crystal bottle, Gao Benli grinned. "If you say you made this miraculous potion, I'd never believe it."

"…Fine, I got it from a ruin. Impressive, right?" Lin Qian sighed.

"Very impressive. How about giving me some more? Let me try it out," Gao Benli said with a sly smile, nudging Lin Qian. "In return, I'll introduce you to some lovely ladies. You won't regret it!"

"Alright, I'll give you some, but keep the ladies to yourself. I have a fiancée, and I maintain strict discipline," Lin Qian said as he handed Gao Benli another recovery potion and an experience potion.

Gao Benli quickly caught them and called after Lin Qian, who was walking away. "You reckless kid, these things are valuable! Don't just toss them around like that!"

"Shut up!" Lin Qian snapped, his patience wearing thin.

Seeing Lin Qian's anger, Gao Benli quickly shut his mouth and smiled sheepishly.

"Leave your so-called sworn brothers and followers to me. Just wait for the good news," Lin Qian said with a wave, turning to leave.

"Hey, don't be rash! Are you sure you can handle it?" Gao Benli called after him.

Lin Qian didn't look back, simply raising his hand as he stepped onto the teleportation circle, which launched him back to the surface.

When he emerged from the small house, it was already deep into the night. Leaping over the courtyard walls, Lin Qian landed in the nearby forest.

One by one, dark figures emerged from the shadows—dozens of stealth soldiers in black armor knelt before Lin Qian.

"Greetings, Your Majesty," they intoned.

"You are not only adept at gathering intelligence but are also the most lethal assassins in the dark," Lin Qian said as golden lightning danced in his palm, forming glowing images in the night.

"Kill them all!"