"Feng Luyi, shut your mouth!"

A chilling voice came from the mist, and as it dissipated, Bai Ye and her companions revealed themselves.

"Junior Bai?" Feng Luyi's displeasure was evident upon hearing her reprimand.

"Not only have you become a traitor, but you also assist outsiders against our sect. How can you still dare to call me your junior?" Bai Ye retorted without holding back.

"You!"

Feng Luyi pointed at Bai Ye, his finger trembling with anger. He gritted his teeth and said,

"Call Li... Call Master Li out; the Wolf King wants to see him. The message has been delivered, and if he doesn't come, he will face the consequences!"

"Get lost!" Bai Ye coldly ordered.

Feng Luyi’s wrinkled face twitched as he opened his mouth, but the elite members of Evil Wolf Valley couldn’t hold back any longer.

"Don’t act tough, just get that waste of a sect master out here!"

"You Qingling Sect dared to interfere in our Evil Wolf Valley's affairs and even killed two leaders from the Evil Wolf lineage. You should have thought about the consequences!"

"Just obediently call out that waste, apologize to the Wolf King, and offer up your sect’s territory. You might just save your lives."

"We’ve captured many lovely ladies in Evil Wolf Valley, but none compare to these beauties. Heh, I really look forward to it."

"Liu Mazi, what are you looking forward to? These stunning women will definitely become the favorites of the valley masters. You’re so bold!"

"Haha..."

They shamelessly mocked Bai Ye and her companions, their eyes filled with lewd desire.

They were confident that the four wouldn’t dare to leave the formation.

According to the Wolf King, the former master of the Flower Sect was exhausted and posed no threat; they dismissed the other three entirely.

Within the formation, Bai Ye's icy beauty revealed a hint of killing intent, and Liu Hongfeng sensed something was wrong.

Just as she reached out to stop Bai Ye, her figure blurred and vanished from sight.

When she reappeared, she was already in front of the group, a cold light flashing as her formidable aura swept out.

"Nice to meet you!"

Though the elite members were surprised by her strange movement technique, they didn’t panic and quickly responded.

Two seventh-tier warriors joined forces to block her sword light, while the other two crouched like leopards ready to pounce, waiting for the moment of engagement to take her down.

What had previously worked seamlessly would today bring them disappointment, and the price would be steep.

"Whoosh!"

The cold light shattered their weapons, and the silver flash swept through, instantly severing their bodies.

Without pausing, Bai Ye blurred again and charged toward the remaining two.

"Not good!"

"Sixth-tier?!"

"Scatter!"

Feng Luyi had already retreated a few steps when Bai Ye struck.

Seeing the two seventh-tier warriors fall dead, his heart trembled, and he hurriedly turned to flee; the others followed suit, scattering in panic.

"You harlot!"

"Stop!"

Bai Ye coldly withdrew her sword from the third man's chest, her expression impassive.

At Liu Hongfeng's urgent call, she vanished again, returning to the formation.

"Phew, Sister Bai, please don’t act recklessly," Liu Hongfeng sighed, finally releasing her grip on the sword hilt, her tense body relaxing.

"There’s no need to worry, Sister Liu; I know what I’m doing," Bai Ye smiled slightly, her mood visibly lifted.

The leaders of Evil Wolf and Killing Wolf stepped up to the formation and glanced at the four inside before silently turning to leave.

"Big Brother, that white-haired woman is also sixth-tier, and Liu Hongfeng seems to have recovered."

Seeing the two return empty-handed, the Wolf King's aura intensified.

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"So, this small Qingling Sect, plus the unaccounted-for Master, already has three sixth-tier Bone Refining Realm experts, enough to rival our Evil Wolf Valley."

A strange smile appeared on the Wolf King’s face as he looked at Feng Luyi beside him.

"Those two women, especially the one named Bai, don’t seem very old, do they?"

Feng Luyi, sweating with anxiety, replied, "Reporting to the Wolf King, Li Sheng is twenty-three, and Bai Ye is seventeen."

"Seventeen and already sixth-tier?" The Wolf King exclaimed, recognizing the rarity of such talent in the entire Dayan Dynasty.

As they had suffered no losses, and no deep-seated grudges were formed, retreating now and offering generous resources as an apology could potentially resolve their conflicts.

The Wolf King’s brow furrowed as he pondered, but his greed soon overcame reason.

Returning to the present, he chuckled lightly,

"Whether it's a quick way to advance or the secret behind Liu Hongfeng’s recovery..."

"It seems your Qingling Sect holds great secrets. Do you know anything about them?"

The Wolf King's tone was casual, as if discussing with an old friend.

But Feng Luyi felt a chill run down his spine, forcing a bitter smile as he explained,

"Reporting to the Wolf King, I’m unaware of such matters; otherwise, I wouldn’t have left Qingling Sect."

Seeing that the Wolf King seemed dissatisfied with his answer, and to save his own skin, he added, "It seems that the two-star sect, Fengjiang Valley, is also interested in Qingling Sect and advised me not to provoke Bai Ye."

"Fengjiang Valley?" The Wolf King’s expression grew unusually serious.

"Big Brother, since Fengjiang Valley has taken an interest in this place, should we withdraw?" Evil Wolf suggested, showing signs of apprehension.

Fengjiang Valley ranked among the top tier of two-star sects and was not something Evil Wolf Valley could confront.

"Second Brother, I’ve heard that Liu Hongfeng has been infused with demonic energy and took one of your attacks; by all accounts, she should be dead..."

"Uh, it’s indeed strange; I just saw her complexion looking healthier, clearly having recovered in just a day."

A smile crept onto the Wolf King's face as he chuckled,

"A few days ago, the Hundred Treasures Pavilion auctioned off fifteen top-tier pills. Considering Liu Hongfeng’s situation, who do you think was behind that?"

"Big Brother, are you suggesting...?"

Evil Wolf and Killing Wolf exchanged shocked glances, their eyes bright with realization.

"With Li Sheng and Bai Ye’s terrifying advancement speed, one coincidence may be normal, but when so many coincidences intertwine, the answer becomes clear, doesn’t it?"

"But what about Fengjiang Valley...?" Evil Wolf asked, concerned.

"Fengjiang Valley is indeed formidable; we can't afford to offend them. But my half-brother is also a long-standing elder of a two-star sect and has recently broken through to fifth-tier Blood Refining Realm."

"As long as the benefits are substantial enough to have him back us against Fengjiang Valley, it's doable."

"This situation is becoming too transparent," the Wolf King murmured to himself.

"Are you suggesting we muddy the waters?"

"Exactly. Spread the news that Qingling Sect possesses a large quantity of top-tier pills. But we must tread carefully and not act under Fengjiang Valley’s watchful eyes."

"As long as enough forces are involved, Fengjiang Valley won’t dare use their weight against us. With my brother’s backing, this is achievable."

"Second Brother, spread the news to the nearby three-star sects, families, and martial arts halls."

"Third Brother, gather all our affiliated forces."

"I will consult with my brother at Xinghuo Sect and make decisions once I return."

"Big Brother, rest assured; we understand."