The crowd erupted into chaos as Yang the Shopkeeper's words fell. It was as if the Qin family had employed such brazen tactics, leaving the Mo family's Third Lady, Mo San, with nothing but empathy and a heavy sigh from the旁觀者.

No one knew exactly what Yang the Shopkeeper whispered into Qin Wan Sheng's ear, but it was certain that he had invoked the name of someone the Qin family could not afford to cross. The mere mention of this person's name made the Tianniu Business Association shudder, making it clear that Qin Wan Sheng's ally was not to be trifled with.

Qin Wan Sheng, satisfied with the result Yang the Shopkeeper announced, walked over to Chen Ning with a smug smile. "Now do you think you can still compete with me?" he asked.

"Not until I try," Chen Ning replied with a grin, his eyes never leaving Qin Wan Sheng's. He was determined to obtain the Star Yuan Liquid, and he needed to show strength against the Qin family, let alone against the numerous informants within his own sect.

Chen Ning's gaze shifted to the visibly nervous Yang the Shopkeeper. "Pandora's Box, the results of the competition? You, as the head of the Tianniu Business Association, must be well aware of which family's tactics were more cunning. Yet, you have granted the qualification to the Qin family. How will you answer the clamor of the public?"

"This... I... This matter is within the purview of the Tianniu Business Association," Yang the Shopkeeper replied, trying to maintain composure despite his trepidation.

Su Ling'er, with eyes full of anger, was about to step forward, but Chen Ning grabbed her arm. "Wait," he whispered. "We shall see how base these people can be."

Sure enough, Qin Wan Sheng was already desperate for the Superior Dance Diagram. He targeted Mo San again, "Furthermore, Mo San of the Mo family has stolen our Qin family's Superior Dance Diagram. Now that I have uncovered its secret, I demand that you hand it over. If you do, I promise to overlook this matter."

"Mountain of lies!" Mo San's eyes brimmed with tears of injustice. She had always known that it was the Qin family woman who had stolen the diagram decades ago, but she was powerless against the powerful Qin family. Now, they were so shameless that she would rather die than let the diagram fall into their hands.

"Great savior, I beg you to go. This man is capable of anything," Mo San whispered, pushing the diagram into Chen Ning's sleeve and giving him a nod.

Chen Ning remained still, "Don't worry, it's yours to keep. This diagram is for the Star Yuan Liquid. Now, it's yours."

This scene drew the attention of Qin Wan Sheng, who could not help but feel envy. With one swift motion, he summoned two of his guards, both of whom were at the peak of their physical cultivation, ready to seize the diagram.

However, Su Ling'er was a different story. With a glance and a flick of her wrist, she effortlessly chopped off two heads, the sound of decapitation echoing throughout the hall.

The crowd scattered, seeking safety, as the men lunged towards Mo San. Among them were several in the Human Martial Arts State, showing that Qin Wan Sheng was indeed well-heeled.

But even if they doubled in number, they were no match for Su Ling'er, who was already at the level of Spiritual Martial Arts.

As the attackers neared Mo's Compound, a deep voice boomed from behind, "Halt!"

The crowd stopped short, their eyes widening when they saw the fat, angry woman from the Qin family holding a long knife to Qin Wan Sheng's neck, her eyes clouded with a madness that seemed to take control of her.

Chen Ning smiled, nodded towards Qin Wan Sheng. This was the kind of person who could be easily manipulated if one knew how to play the right cards.

"Yang the Shopkeeper, I'm going to return the diagram to the Qin family," Chen Ning said with a chuckle, stepping closer to Qin Wan Sheng.

"What... what are you doing?" Qin Wan Sheng stammered, his voice trembling with fear.

"Do you know who's behind me?" Qin Wan Sheng pointed to his own neck, "If you let me go now, I'll spare you. But if I inconvenience the matter of the person behind me, you will have no room for regret!"

"Your mouth is as hard as your face," Chen Ning said, casually picking up a knife and scraping it across Qin Wan Sheng's cheek, "Let me see if your face is as hard as your words."

"Stop!" A sharp command echoed from outside as Qin family guards charged forward.

The guards behind Qin Wan Sheng were mainly people who were not yet in the Human Martial Arts State, powerful enough for household protection but easily dispatchable by Su Ling'er.

Just as the guards were about to reach Mo's Compound, a familiar figure stepped forward, scowling. It was Lin Xiao Tian, the Second Elder of the Qin family.

Lin Xiao Tian, frozen in place, could not believe his eyes when he saw the woman who had just executed the Qin family guards. It was Su Ling'er.

Chen Ning turned to look, his curiosity piqued. To his surprise, he saw Lin Xiao Tian, who was also a familiar face.

Lin Xiao Tian: "..."

He was acutely aware of what was happening. With a swift glance, he confirmed that it was Chen Ning who had taken over the body of the Qin family woman.

A loud laugh erupted from Qin Wan Sheng, his face filled with triumph. "Lin Elder, you're here just in time! This brat is interrupting our business! Come and deal with him!"

But in the next instant, Qin Wan Sheng witnessed a sight he would never forget.

Lin Xiao Tian knelt down before Chen Ning, his voice trembling with reverence, "Disciple Lin Xiao Tian, pays his respects to the Sect Leader!"