"Spit it out!" Shi Feiyang commanded, holding a crystal bottle in his hand.

Reluctantly, the seven Demon Infants opened their mouths and each spewed forth a Primordial Spirit Soul, which belonged to Shi Nanxi and his group who had used the Supreme Heaven Fierce Fire Flag to set fire to the market. Still in a state of muddled consciousness and unaware of their surroundings, Shi Feiyang captured their spirits in the crystal bottle.

Then, Shi Feiyang ordered, "Go help those two sisters bring back the remaining people's Primordial Spirit Souls, and you may have their flesh as a reward!"

The Demon Infants gleefully dived back into the crystal ball. With Shi Nanxi and the others' Primordial Spirit Souls seized and their remaining seven bodies lying in the courtyard, the Demon Infants swooped down towards the bodies. They sucked out all the spiritual energy from the seven bodies with a single breath, leaving only loose skeletons and lusterless skin which crumbled into bone powder upon a slight touch.

Next, they descended into the basement, where they helped the other two Demons capture the Primordial Spirit Souls of those who had "robbed the West Market," and drained their physical essence blood.

The nine Demons then returned above ground, flying into the side rooms, where Lei Qilong was still nailed down with twelve Demon Nails.

As they were about to suck out Lei Qilong's Primordial Spirit Soul and devour his body, Shi Feiyang called them back.

The Nine Demons were dissatisfied but could not defy Shi Feiyang's will, reluctantly flying back.

Shi Feiyang collected the Primordial Spirit Souls they had brought back into the crystal bottle, then took out the Nine Heavens Yuan Yang Ruler and tapped each of their heads.

This ruler, originally a Demon Refining Treasure of Guang Chengzi, had been used by Shi Feiyang to refine demons and tame the Nine Demons before they were even born. Thus, its significance and damage to the Nine Demons were profound compared to other treasures, causing them to yelp and some to outright cry.

Shi Feiyang lectured them, "You have already eaten over thirty Cultivators' bodies and gained their spiritual energy, which is quite nourishing. Yet you still dare to be insatiably greedy!"

The Nine Demons, crying, begged, "Please spare us, Master; we will dare not do it again."

Only then did Shi Feiyang wave his ruler, collecting the Nine Demons and making them vanish into thin air.

Despite their charmingly cute appearance, small stature, and delicate features, their strange individual characteristics, whether horned heads or sharp teeth, induced endearment at first, compelling one to reach out and touch them.

However, beyond this feeling, there was a sense inciting a direct fear of death, particularly among those who practiced the authentic teachings of the Mysterious Sect, who would feel their hearts chill and yearn to stay away upon sighting these nine Demons.

Xu Feiniang, gathering her courage, stood up and said, "They overestimated their own capabilities and played tricks before Shi Daoist. They deserved to be cut to pieces and meet a vile death! Now that they have lost their lives and received their due punishment, I beseech you, Daoist, to show mercy and grant back their Primordial Spirit Souls so I can take them back to Hua Mountain and submit them to the Fiery Fire Ancestor."

"What will the Fiery Fire Ancestor do with their Primordial Spirit Souls?"

Xu Feiniang, caught off guard by his question, hesitated, "These are the people closest to him; he will send them for reincarnation..."

"Correct, this group is rotten to the core and doesn't deserve spells. Greater power leads to greater evil. Hence, I cannot let the Fiery Fire Ancestor send them for reincarnation lest they return in a decade to wreak havoc! As we hold market here in the future, we will inevitably encounter more petty troublemakers. I need to set an example with these people, so please excuse me for not returning them for the time being."

Seeing his resolute stance, Xu Feiniang knew persuasion was futile and resigned herself, "Then, about Lei Qilong..."

"I have already instructed the Divine Demon to inform him to come here as soon as he can move. I have something to discuss with him personally."

Moments later, Lei Qilong indeed arrived, his body and soul previously pinned down by Demon Nails and tormented for a long time, draining much of his spiritual energy. His complexion was ghastly pale, with blood holes on his forehead, chest, and limbs, he staggered in agony.

Upon entering and seeing so many Sword Immortals present, he secretly spit and fell to his knees, ready to accept whatever came.

Shi Feiyang told him, "I always make a clear distinction between rewards and punishments. Since you did not join them in setting the market ablaze, I won't vent my anger on you. You may continue to run your market here under the name of the Huashan Sect, and all the Flying Sword Magical Treasures they left behind are yours to inherit."

Lei Qilong was visibly stunned, never expecting Shi Feiyang to spare his life, much less allow him to keep running his business here.

His most desired life could continue!

Yet, the hope in his eyes quickly dimmed, realizing the gravity of the incident and that he must take these items back to the mountain to report back to the Sect Hierarch. Known for his volatile temper, the Fiery Fire Ancestor would certainly seek vengeance. Such deep-seated hatred seemed irreconcilable.

He knelt there, took a deep breath, and then sighed heavily, envying characters like Yu Xiao, Hu Yanxian, and the seven women from Wudang.

In the end, I am not worthy of such a carefree immortal life.

Shi Feiyang, seeing his plight, threw him a small bottle of Elixirs: "Your Primordial Spirit and body have both been severely damaged, and something wrong might harm your root bones and Dao foundation. Use this Elixir to recover, and you shall be restored in no more than ten days. I understand your concerns, but the path I have laid out for you is the best option.

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