Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends: Starting from the Equipment Slot

Chapter 16 Golden Light Cave

"Master, this scoundrel is the one who killed my father!"

Tiger Taoist slowly turned around and looked at Hu Xiao, who was galloping towards him on horseback!

"what!"

Hu Xiao slammed on the brakes, and the big black horse raised its front hooves high, letting out a neigh!

Hu Xiao felt a chill run down his spine when the old Taoist priest glanced at him. Upon seeing the priest's face clearly, his head buzzed. He suppressed his instinctive urge to turn and flee, leaped off his horse, and bowed respectfully, saying, "Hu Xiao, disciple of the Golden Light Cave of Kunwu Mountain, greets the Taoist Master!"

"You want the Starfire Sword!"

Tiger Taoist sized up Hu Xiao, a flash of murderous intent crossing his eyes.

"yes!"

Before the truth, Hu Xiao dared not lie. He then added, "If the Daoist Master does not agree, this disciple will turn around and leave, and will never dare to covet the Starfire Sword again!"

"I have something to say to you!"

Tiger Taoist didn't reply, but said, "A few days ago, a black bear here became a demon and ate people. Now it has escaped into the depths of Python Mountain. I cannot allow it to live, but a demon king in the mountain protects it. If I rashly take action, it may trigger a war between humans and demons, leading to widespread death and destruction."

"This winter is going to be tough. If a war breaks out, the people will be displaced and the burden of this karma will be too heavy for me to bear. Later, the demon king suggested that we settle this matter according to ancient rules, with blood for blood. I, the old Taoist, will find a relative of one of the victims and go deep into the Python Mountain to fight the Black Bear."

"That beast harmed your men. You meet the requirements. Are you willing to go to Python Mountain to slay that black bear? If so, this old Taoist priest will grant you this Starfire Sword!"

Wang Yuan was taken aback, never expecting things to turn out this way.

Tiger Daoist was very powerful, but Hu Xiao was no nobody either. He had just revealed his background—a disciple of the Golden Light Cave of Kunwu Mountain.

Although Wang Yuan did not know the name of the Golden Light Cave in Kunwu Mountain, he was able to have Tiger Taoist discuss the matter with him instead of forcing him.

It is evident that the power of the Golden Light Cave is not weak, which is why Tiger Taoist is wary of it.

If Hu Xiao agrees to this, wouldn't I have to hand over the Starfire Sword to Hu Xiao?

Upon realizing this, Wang Yuan felt a surge of annoyance.

Giving it to the Bai family is a way of returning it to its rightful owner.

Giving it to Hu Xiao would be letting the murderer succeed.

So many people died in Wangjiazhai, and Uncle Tiejun also died at the hands of the bandits. In the end, the bandits even succeeded. How could Wang Yuan be willing to accept this?

But does he have the right to object?

No, he had no power to say anything to Tiger Daoist, and besides, without Tiger Daoist, he and Bai Wenjin might have already been killed by Hu Xiao.

No one can blame me, no one can blame me, and I'm powerless to resist! All that's left is helplessness and resentment!

"Master, this matter needs to be reported to the sect; I cannot make a decision on my own!"

"In that case, go ahead!"

Tiger Taoist waved his hand with a hint of regret. Hu Xiao bowed in farewell, mounted his horse, and disappeared into the mountain stream in a flash.

It was moving so fast that it felt as if a tiger was chasing it from behind.

"Taoist Master..."

"He is a disciple of the Golden Light Cave, and there's nothing this humble Taoist can do to him. I hope Miss Bai will understand!"

"I understand, and I dare not force you, Daoist Master!"

"If the old Taoist priest kills him, it would be bullying the weak, and the Golden Light Cave will certainly not let it go. But if you two juniors seek revenge, it would be karma, and retribution would be inevitable. The Golden Light Cave cannot say anything more."

Tiger Taoist looked at Wang Yuan and asked, "Do you want revenge?"

"think!"

"Very well, do you want to kill Black Bear and rid the people of this scourge!"

"The Taoist priest wants me to duel with Black Bear!"

Wang Yuan immediately understood Master Hu's plan and said, "Of course I want to kill that black bear, but unfortunately my cultivation is too weak, and I'm afraid I can't defeat it."

"You're quite formidable, capable of wielding the power of the Starfire Sword!"

Tiger Taoist chuckled and said, "Besides, I didn't say you had to go now. If you're willing, I'll guide you for a while. If you can kill that black bear, I'll give you a fortuitous opportunity. Are you willing?"

"I'm willing!"

Wang Yuan agreed without hesitation.

He couldn't sleep or eat in peace if he didn't kill Hei Xiazi.

Wangjiazhai is located on the outskirts of Mangshan Mountain. If Heixiazi wants to leave the mountain, Wangjiazhai will be the first victim.

With Tiger Taoist's support, Wang Yuan was naturally happy to eliminate Black Bear in one fell swoop.

Moreover, this would allow them to curry favor with Tiger Taoist.

With Tiger Daoist by his side, Hu Xiao and the others dared not cause him any trouble. Once he had the strength to kill Black Bear, he would no longer be afraid of Hu Xiao and the others.

In addition, Wang Yuan was also very interested in the good fortune promised by Tiger Taoist.

"good!"

Tiger Taoist nodded, and the more he looked at Wang Yuan, the more satisfied he became. "Let's go back to the village first. This matter needs to be discussed in detail."

"Master, could I trouble you with something?"

Wang Yuan pointed to the corpses in the mountain stream and said, "They are all my uncles and elders. Please help me, Taoist priest, to send the corpses back to the village."

"This is simple!"

Tiger Taoist waved his hand, and a beam of light swept across the corpses, causing the three corpses to vanish instantly.

Wang Yuan's pupils contracted slightly as he watched, his awe of the Tiger Taoist growing even stronger. Riding a tiger, the Tiger Taoist healed Bai Wenjin's leg injury with a wave of his hand and took away the three corpses. Even immortals are no more than this!

"Huh, there's actually a bottle of pills that can increase cultivation!"

Tiger Daoist produced a bottle of pills, opened it, smelled it, and handed it to Wang Yuan, saying, "This was found on that clone; consider it your spoils. The pill is called Snow Ginseng Pill, a unique spiritual medicine of Golden Light Cave. It can enhance cultivation and aid in Foundation Establishment, perfect for you. Take it!"

"Thank you, Taoist priest!"

Wang Yuan put away the pills, secretly pleased. He had left in a hurry and hadn't had time to examine Feng Bao's body, but he still managed to gain something like this.

Let's go!

Tiger Taoist waved his hand, and a wisp of light air lifted the two of them. He jumped onto the tiger's back, and the three of them left the mountain stream.

Wang Yuan looked up at the cliff face and his expression changed slightly. He saw that the two hunters who had been waiting on the mountain stream were lying on the ground, lifeless.

Their necks were snapped, which was likely Feng Bao's doing.

"Thank you for your help, Taoist priest!"

Tiger Taoist sighed, waved his hand to collect the two corpses, and headed towards Wang Family Village.

On the way, Wang Yuan encountered a group of people and briefly explained the situation. Since Lao Liang and the others were already dead, there was no need to search for them anymore. It would be better for everyone to return to the mountain as soon as possible to avoid encountering the bandits from Baima Mountain.

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Meanwhile, Hu Xiao, with a gloomy face, encountered Feng Bao leading a group of people on his way back.

"Boss, we got it!"

Without much thought, Feng Bao eagerly approached and asked. In his opinion, with Hu Xiao's strength, taking down Wang Yuan was no problem at all, even if the other party had refined the Starfire Sword.

"That Tiger Taoist priest ruined everything!"

Hu Xiao glanced coldly at Feng Bao, cursing his bad luck inwardly.

Fortunately, he was quick-witted and immediately revealed his master's lineage, thus preventing Tiger Taoist from making a move; otherwise, he would already be a corpse by now.

"Tiger Taoist, the one from Black Tiger Temple!"

Feng Bao shrank back, fear showing in his eyes. Seeing Hu Xiao's bad expression, he couldn't help but ask, "Boss, are we just going to give up like this? Tiger Taoist can't possibly keep following that kid, can he?"

"Well said!"

Hu Xiao took a deep breath, suppressing his frustration, and said, "We've gone to so much trouble, this matter can't just end like this. Let's wait patiently, we'll find an opportunity eventually. But this isn't urgent, I need you to deliver a letter for me now."

"Where to send it?"

"The Serpent Cave of Python Mountain! Tiger Taoist wants to kill that black bear, and the Serpent Cave wants to protect it. I didn't agree to his request, so he will definitely come after Wang Yuan. If you deliver this message to the Serpent Cave, Madam Chun will owe us a favor, and we will have the upper hand when we trade with them next time."

"I'll go right away!"

"Damn old Taoist, you dare to ruin my plans, so don't blame me for being ruthless."