Luo Li was the most troublesome opponent as she was using a bow, and her arrows were dangerous for a cultivator without his spirit power. And the white fog around the bridge was also a disadvantage for him. He could only deflect the arrows because of his good hearing ability and the body of a Spirit Emperor Stage cultivator's body. Even so, it was really difficult to fight.

Hence, a combination of attacks from different sides caused Rong Yuan to receive an injury, he couldn't block one of Luo Li's arrows and it hit him on his back. His back was bleeding then he removed the arrow from his back fast. The pain was at least bearable, but he had to overcome this quickly or the situation would become very dire for him.

Thus, Yuan decided to use Spirit Supporting pills and take out three of them at once and consumed them. In instant, he could feel spirit power inside him and he prepared to launch a powerful attack using all of his spirit power.

"Wind Spirit Sword Wheel Strike", he muttered. It was the name of his technique. You could cause a lot of damage using your sword while moving it like a wheel around yourself as if you are at the center of the wheel. Having wind affinity was a must.

The technique was helpful when you were facing multiple opponents in close combat, but its drawback was it consumes your third of whole spirit power, but in this situation, it would require all of his spirit power.

As he attacked Luo Li and four elders of the "White Lotus" sect were blown away from him receiving severe injuries. But he didn't take one person into account.

"SWISH!"

An arrow was coming towards him at an alarming speed.

"CLANG!"

"Yichen, do you think I forgot about you, you haven't been fighting from the start after Luo Li and others came, and you thought you would hide and attack me when I wasn't on guard, right?" Yuan spoke.

"Tch, it seems you are intelligent Yuan not to forget about me. But unfortunately, there was another person you forgot it seems!"

Yichen said annoyed by Yuan's words then ended his sentence mysteriously.

As soon as Yichen stopped, Yuan's sixth sense kicked in as he sensed a sword attack coming from behind.

"Don't think I was defeated, Yuan!"

Yuan turned backward instantly and saw Xiaoling attacking him at a fast speed. He knew he couldn't stop this attack because he was exhausted after his last attack and could barely intercept an attack from Yichen, but this attack!

"Goodbye, Yuan" he heard Xiaoling's voice as closed his eyes, his death was near.

"SWISH!"

"THUD!"

"CLANG!"

"NOOOO!"

An angry voice echoed before them.

"Huh!", a surprised voice sounded from Xiaoling.

{Huh! I'm not dead yet... I'm alive, am I?} Yuan thought after the attack didn't hit him as he imagined.

After waiting for a few seconds, he opened his eyes and saw his two disciples, who were unconscious earlier were now standing in front of him blocking the attack on Xiaoling.

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~~FLASHBACK~~

Two disciples of Rong Yuan regained their consciousness and when they were going to find their master, they heard Xiaoling's voice and ran towards it. When they arrived at the scene, they saw their master was about to be killed.

Instantly they sprinted and attempted to block the attack. When Naer shouted "NOOO!", it caused Xiaoling to lose focus and Yuer succeeded to block Xiaoling's attack.

~~FLASHBACK END~~

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"Master, we'll save you!", spoke Yuer.

"Yes, we won't let you die by 'her' hands!", said Naer emphasizing 'her'.

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Yuan could only nod his head confused at this unexpected situation.

"You two can't win against me, adding you are already injured, surrender immediately and I'll spare your lives for the sake of Yichen!"

Xiaoling spoke looking at the ones who deflected her attack. Yichen told her before that he would handle Rong Yuan's disciples and asked her not to interfere with them.

"We will never surrender, we'll save our master!" said Yuan's disciples in unison.

Rong Yuan was touched in his heart after hearing them but, he didn't want to see his disciples getting injured again so he stood up forgetting the exhaustion his body was having.

"You girls are injured, let your master do the fight. I may be injured but I have a few cards up my sleeve, so don't worry."

His words surprised his disciples and Xiaoling became alert. But his disciples shook their heads as if they remembered something, then they smiled wryly and muttered to each other:

"It's good we came to his rescue, but if we didn't…"

Hearing them Yuan said smiling gently :

"I appreciate your help, If you didn't come I would have really died, so be proud that you saved your master today," Yuan said thinking they might think their help didn't need him so he consoled them.

Actually, he really didn't have any other ways to save himself so he would really die if not for their help. He said those sentences because he clearly want to look confident in front of his disciples. Yes, there wasn't any other intention...

But did his disciples really think as he imagined? We will know later...

"Stop chatting with your disciples and fight with me!", said Xiaoling causing Yuan to shift his focus.

"No, with us!", Yichen spoke, it seems he recovered slightly.

"All three of us!", supported Luo Li, coming with Yichen. She didn't receive a lot of injuries from Yuan's spirit technique. Because she was the most further away from the attack earlier.

The area went silent as everyone was prepared for another life-and-death battle. Everyone was feeling anxious in their hearts.

-Tap

-Tap

-Tap

Footstep sounds echoed near the area.

-Tap

-Tap

"It seems we came at the right time..."

A sudden voice attracted everyone's attention as another beautiful figure came out of the fog. She was the fiance of Rong Yuan, grandmaster alchemist Ruoer.

"Master, I came with aunt Rouer as you said!"

Another figure shouted before running to Rong Yuan. Her last words, "Aunt Ruoer" caused Ruoer's mouth to twitch but didn't say anything to this girl who was her fiance's youngest disciple.

Finally, help from the "Hundred Swords" sect came to their aid, seeing them Rong Yuan felt relieved and sighed in relief.

"Yuan, I'm sorry, we came late! You have to take this Superior Saint Healing Pill. I concotted this pill after several failures. It can heal any injuries fast. Be the injury internal or external, also take these 2 superior grade Spirit Supporting Pills!"

Rouer gently spoke as she gave two Spirit Supporting pills and another Superior grade pill. It was shining even in the fog and gave off a healing and calm aura. It was the new pill Rouer spoke of named Spirit Saint Healing Pill.

"Thank you, Rouer!" Yuan said gratefully, he was happy with her.

"You can thank me later. First, eat these pills quickly!" Rouer hurried him to take the pills. She seemed eager to give it to him.

Rong Yuan took the pills and ate them without hesitation. In instant, his injuries started to heal immediately and he could also feel spirit power which was coming from the two Spirit Supporting pills.

{Is this the blessing of having a grandmaster alchemist as a fiancé?} thought Yuan while his injuries were healing.

Unfortunately, his thoughts didn't last long.

Because the atmosphere changed drastically.

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"Well our plan is finished, so you can stop your acting,"

Yichen's voice sounded in the whole area.

"Yes, I'm tired of it, really! Was all of these necessary?" Xiaoling said in an annoyed voice before she hugged Yichen from behind.

"I agree with my master!" said Luo Li and she stood next to Yichen.

"Absolutely, we were tired of playing unconscious the whole time. And also you witch! Stop hugging Yichen?!"

Yuer shouted to Xiaoling and ran to Yichen then hugged his right arm which Yichen gladly accepted. The fact is, she sounded so healthy as if she was never received any real injuries.

"Yes, she is right. Stop it!" said Naer sounding jealous, her voice was very timid but she also hugged Yichen's left arm.

"What plan are you talking about? Why are hugging Yichen? And why are you girls ok? Weren't you severely injured!"

At this moment a confused voice came out from Rong Yuan.

Clearly, he was bewildered, beyond confused. He couldn't believe his eyes, his disciples who were seriously injured were now hugging and being lovey-dovey with the culprit of their state.

He thought he was hallucinating!

"Hmph, I was the one who finished the plan but I'm not receiving any treatment. Yichen!" Ruoer said frustrated turning her head away from Yichen who was hugging girls.

"Well, you will get additional treatment later, beauty!" said Yichen as he winked at Rouer.

"Well... I will accept it since it is from you..." spoke Ruoer while a slight blush could be seen on her cheeks.

Seeing the interaction between his fiance and Yichen, his number one enemy, he couldn't believe it. They were talking like lovers about intimate things that only lovers will do. (A/N: Yes, Rong Yuan is a virgin so innocent too!)

"Hey! Rong Yuan, or should I say Sect Master of "Hundred Swords" sect? Didn't you already get it? Or are you really that dense and stupid?"

Yichen spoke laughing and looking at Rong Yuan.

"Well, in that case, I will tell you clearly what is happening..."

"Well, you are dying Rong Yuan!"