16: I'll kill you sooner or later!

Senior Brother Qian, it must be because of me.

I had offended Senior Sister Ye before, and she must have seen me by your side, thus transferring her resentment towards me onto you.

After all, my father is an Elder of Medicine King Peak, so she couldn't directly break ties with him; instead, she vented her anger on you.

Watching Ye Xueqing depart, Yang Siyi gradually straightened his back and stood beside Qian Guantong, offering an explanation.

When Ye Xueqing was present just now, he didn't dare to even breathe loudly.

She truly dared to kill him with a single sword.

After all, just after the sect meeting in the main hall, his old man had told him what happened in the hall.

The Second Elder and Third Elder were directly killed.

If he continued to provoke her, he was truly afraid that Xia Junling would act and kill his father as well.

Yang Siyi truly hadn't expected the Sect Master's wife to have such courage, doing something Ye Liufeng had never managed to do before.

However, although he explained part of the reason why Ye Xueqing would stand up for Xu Xi.

But Yang Siyi did not tell Qian Guantong about Xu Xi forcibly standing up for Ye Xueqing at that time.

The chill of that longsword still hung heavy in his heart.

Ye Xueqing might not dare to kill him, but that fellow Xu Xi would definitely dare to act.

"These two, father and son, are lunatics! Why didn't I notice it before!"

Cursing incessantly in his heart, Yang Siyi was filled with regret.

At that time, how could he have been so blinded by beauty that he didn't notice Xu Xi approaching from the other side... "Junior Brother Xu, I've already warned Qian Guantong; he won't trouble you anymore."

"Where are we going now?"

"Xiaoyao Sect's swift action this time, the disciples they sent out are all quite capable; otherwise, our stationed personnel wouldn't have been overrun so quickly."

After catching up with Xu Xi, Ye Xueqing didn't conceal what had just happened; instead, she openly stated it, then asked about Xu Xi's next move.

"To the Low-Grade Spirit Stone Mine that the sect lost."

Looking at Ye Xueqing, Xu Xi stated his idea.

His initiative to find Ye Xueqing this time was also to bring her along.

"To the Low-Grade Spirit Stone Mine?"

"The opponent is in the Spirit Forming Realm!"

"Although they have just stepped into Spirit Forming, they are not someone we can handle."

"Junior Brother Xu, let's change our target; it's too risky."

Hearing Xu Xi's words, Ye Xueqing's expression changed; she truly hadn't expected Xu Xi's ambition to be so great.

To reclaim the Spirit Stone Mine, they would need to dispatch Elder-level figures; these disciples of theirs wouldn't be able to do it.

She tried to dissuade him gently, as Ye Xueqing knew her own limits.

Even with confidence, one shouldn't seek death.

You might be a genius of the sect, but the Elders of the opposing sect are not to be trifled with.

Moreover, an Aperture Opening cultivator fighting a Spirit Forming cultivator?

Ye Xueqing believed that only those monsters in the Central Plains could achieve that.

Xu Xi's words were somewhat out of touch...

"Even with the life-saving trump card Elder Xu gave him, he shouldn't be so reckless..."

Continuing to try and dissuade him, the more she spoke, the greater Ye Xueqing's worry became.

"Senior Sister Ye need not worry."

"Since I am willing to go, I naturally have a certain degree of confidence."

"My life is precious; I won't easily throw it away there."

"Everyone has a lot of confidence in me; Senior Sister Ye, you're underestimating me a bit too much."

Seeing Ye Xueqing's worried expression, Xu Xi knew she was concerned for him and didn't take offense, merely smiling sweetly at Ye Xueqing.

Judging by the cultivation he had previously displayed, it indeed looked no different from seeking death.

But times had changed; the current Xu Xi was not the Xu Xi of the past.

Xu Xi was 100% confident in dealing with a cultivator who had just entered the Spirit Forming Realm.

At the same time, his gaze signaled to the other accompanying people, full of threatening meaning.

"Oh, yes, yes, yes!"

"Senior Brother Xu is right, Senior Brother's cultivation is unparalleled, possessing the demeanor of a great emperor; cross-realm combat is a common occurrence, a trivial matter."

"Senior Sister Ye, you must have confidence in Senior Brother Xu!"

Feeling Xu Xi's gaze, Zhao Yaqian was the first to react.

This woman was single-mindedly trying to curry favor with Xu Xi and wouldn't miss this opportunity.

As she spoke, her eyes held a hint of provocation as she looked at Ye Xueqing, and she even nudged Xu Xi, her two peaks in front of her full of oppressive force, making Xu Xi feel pressure.

"Pah!"

"Vixen!"

Spitting lightly, Ye Xueqing looked at Zhao Yaqian's appearance with a mix of shame and anger.

Taking a deep breath, her chest heaved, and the flush on her face receded considerably; suppressing the urge to draw her sword, Ye Xueqing continued,

"Junior Brother Xu is still too impetuous; the might of Spirit Forming is not to be casually provoked."

"However, since Junior Brother insists on going, I will go with you then; at least it will provide a bit more assurance."

Seeing Xu Xi's strong stance, Ye Xueqing also knew that nothing she said would dissuade the confident Xu Xi before her.

She could only go along, relying on her own strength and the life-saving trump card Xia Junling had given her.

Even if Xu Xi was no match for the opponent, they would still be able to escape successfully, not dying on the spot.

"Senior Sister Ye, no!"

"Although Senior Brother Xu's strength is not weak, facing a Spirit Forming expert is like throwing an egg against a rock, no different from seeking death!"

Ye Xueqing agreed, but the disciples she led, who were by her side, did not.

One of them stepped forward, a man, who seemed to admire Ye Xueqing in his heart, otherwise he wouldn't have chosen to follow her.

He spoke in an anxious tone, truly unable to understand why Ye Xueqing, who was usually so smart, had lost her head at this moment.

"Junior Brother Ye, my mind is made up; you don't need to try and persuade me."

"Regarding safety, I have my own considerations."

"You can also think now if you still want to come with me."

"I'll give you the chance to choose."

Ye Xueqing was not surprised to hear someone object; she merely spoke calmly, while also giving them the opportunity to withdraw.

"Senior Sister Ye, I'm sorry, I'm withdrawing..."

As soon as Ye Xueqing finished speaking, someone immediately stepped forward, their face somewhat unnatural, seemingly ashamed.

With a lowered head and somewhat awkward movements, it made Ye Xueqing feel uncomfortable instead.

"Since Junior Sister Yan wants to leave, I naturally agree; there's nothing to be embarrassed about, this was my decision to begin with."

Ye Xueqing comforted the ashamed woman before her with a gentle tone, knowing that this matter was her own doing.

"I'm withdrawing too!"

Another voice spoke, it was the man who had just tried to persuade Ye Xueqing.

Of course, as he spoke, his eyes held anger, directed at Xu Xi.

He then left, not knowing what he was thinking.

"How inexplicable, why is he getting angry at me? I didn't provoke him... Sooner or later, I'll find an opportunity to finish him off!"

Xu Xi's senses were very sharp, and he immediately felt that surge of anger.