Martial Master

However, having something is better than nothing.

Seeing these treasures, Qin Chen couldn't miss the opportunity. Without hesitation, he collected all the materials here.

As he passed through various treasure halls, Qin Chen didn't mind picking up any spiritual herbs or materials he encountered, storing them in the Creation Jade Disc. These herbs and materials were still somewhat useful to him, at least to enhance his accumulation of true qi. Even if it's not much, as the saying goes, "even a little is better than nothing."

There was more than one treasure hall here. After clearing three halls, as he entered the fourth, he saw a middle-aged man performing hand gestures, examining the materials.

Immediately, the two stared at each other, creating an indescribably strange atmosphere.

Qin Chen, quick as a flash, knocked the man out with a slap. He was just worried about not finding someone alone, and here he happened to run into one.

This man was only at the peak Martial King level, probably a checker for the treasure hall. Earlier, Qin Chen clearly saw him using some hand gesture to check for missing materials in the hall.

With a hum, Qin Chen performed a soul-searching technique, instantly understanding the internal layout of the Tianmen Sect from the man's mind, feeling elated.

Afterward, he erased the man's memory, placed him quietly at the entrance of the treasure hall, and swiftly left.

Not long after Qin Chen left, the man awoke with a start, touched his head in confusion, and muttered, "Why am I here? Could it be that I was too tired from checking materials these past two days and fell asleep?" It seemed implausible for a dignified peak Martial King to just fall asleep, but he was too scared to continue checking and went to rest instead. After all, this was inside the major hall of the Tianmen Sect, who could possibly intrude?

Qin Chen knew the layout of the sect master's quarters, quietly sneaked over, placed Shangguan Gufeng's storage ring in a corner, and hurriedly left the Tianmen Sect.

Not knowing when Shangguan Xi'er would arrive, it was naturally better to leave early. Just as Qin Chen was exiting the large array of the Tianmen Sect, a rumbling sound was heard as the void cracked open and several terrifying auras arrived. The Tianmen Sect Master and his entourage returned with Murong Bingyun.

Qin Chen broke out in a cold sweat, "That was close! If I had faced them head-on, it would have been troublesome. But the Tianmen Sect actually brought Murong Bingyun back, which is truly..."

Qin Chen was speechless, not knowing what to say. The Tianmen Sect was courting death on their own, so they couldn't blame him. This sect had a notorious past, originally part of another empire. They secretly betrayed it to align with the Xuanyuan Empire, which led to the immediate downfall of their original empire.

For years, the Tianmen Sect had been waging wars for the Xuanyuan Empire, doing numerous dirty deeds. Qin Chen felt no guilt for setting them up.

"Sect Master, esteemed elders."

Upon the Tianmen Sect Master's return, disciples immediately came up, staring wide-eyed at the unconscious Murong Bingyun, looking puzzled. Damn, the sect master certainly enjoyed himself. He went out and brought back a peerless beauty like a fairy, truly enviable.

"Sect Master, who is this?"

A sect elder who had stayed behind quickly asked, his eyes captivated by Murong Bingyun's beauty and figure, each revealing a look of desire. Such a beautiful woman, even losing ten years of life to spend a night with her would be worth it. Each held a burning desire in their hearts.

Of course, in front of the sect master, they maintained composure. What if she was the sect master's woman?

"Her identity is unclear and is related to the recent disturbances in Yongzhou. You should take her away, seal her cultivation, and imprison her. Once she awakens, I will personally interrogate her," ordered the Tianmen Sect Master. He needed to meet with the closed-door Supreme Sect Master, as such a significant event in Yongzhou warranted informing him.