17: Good things never come in pairs, and misfortunes never come singly.

However, Xu Xi didn't take it seriously, and at the same time, he added that Junior Brother Ye to his blacklist.

"Senior Sister, relax. It's very stable. I won't let you all be in danger."

Ye Xueqing's actions greatly pleased Xu Xi. He nodded, making a bold statement.

Then, he continued forward, heading straight for Wangshi Dam, the location of the Xuanjian Sect's low-grade Spirit Stone Mine.

"They went that way..."

"If I'm not mistaken, that's the direction of the low-grade Spirit Stone Mine, right?"

"Could they be so incredibly audacious?"

After Xu Xi left, another team arrived.

As luck would have it, he also saw Xu Xi, looking puzzled and with a hint of hostility. After a moment of thought, he felt something was off.

After a long pause, he suddenly realized.

"Impossible. Even if they were fools, they wouldn't rush to their deaths like that."

"A Spirit Forming Realm cultivator, even if Xun Ya went, he wouldn't be able to defeat him."

"Xu Xi and Ye Xueqing should be heading towards the Spirit Herb Field in the same direction."

"The target is a Xiaoyao Sect elder at the peak of Spirit Refinement cultivation, whose strength is quite good."

He suddenly looked enlightened. Clearly, this person didn't believe Xu Xi and his group would go to the Spirit Stone Mine. He then sneered.

"But... why would I let you all have an easy time?"

"The Thin Horse Gate at the Spirit Herb Field has received favors from several Hall of Offerings, so I'll have them secretly cause some trouble."

"When they capsize in the gutter, I'd like to see how you explain it to the Sect."

His words revealed a lot of information, clearly indicating that this person had an extremely close relationship with the Hall of Offerings within the Xuanjian Sect.

Wang Hengtian, the fifth direct disciple of the Xuanjian Sect, was equivalent to a direct descendant cultivated by the Hall of Offerings.

Because of this, Wang Hengtian was at odds with both the Grand Elder's faction and the Sect Leader's faction.

Previously, people from the Hall of Offerings had personally seen Xu Xi enter the Ancestral Hall and converse with Xia Junling.

And through the meeting in the Sect's main hall this time, one thing was further confirmed.

That is, the Grand Elder had already reached some agreement with the Sect Leader's wife.

Their Hall of Offerings faction was now in a state of panic, fearing that they would be the next ones to be made an example of.

After all, they were neither elders nor had any special relationship with the Sect Leader.

They were merely brought in to bolster the Sect's image because they had some strength.

Now that the Sect was in disarray, the loyalty of these image-boosters was visibly declining. If they weren't made an example of, then who would be?

Therefore, knowing the principle of striking first, the Hall of Offerings also prepared to create some trouble to buy time.

Then, they would seek another master, and the Xiaoyao Sect was a good choice.

As long as the other party could offer a good price, this group from the Hall of Offerings would not hesitate at all, and would immediately switch allegiance to a new master, putting on a good show of 'casting pearls before swine'...

"Xun Ya, this trial, first place is yours without a doubt."

"However, besides that, I hope you pay close attention to Xu Xi's movements."

"The Grand Elder's faction has been acting a bit uncleanly, and I've found some clues."

"Perhaps the Sect Leader's death is also related to these people."

Within the Law Enforcement Peak of the Xuanjian Sect, Zhuge Zhengwo sat high in the main hall, earnestly instructing Xun Ya, who had not yet departed.

His implied meaning also carried a hint of caution. Clearly, Xu Xi was being targeted by another group of people.

It truly was a case of misfortunes never coming singly, and good things never coming in pairs.

"Judging from the meeting in the Sect's main hall today, Xu Jiayin quickly killing the Second Elder and Third Elder suggests he has some misgivings."

"He's afraid the Second Elder and Third Elder might expose his actions."

At this point, Zhuge Zhengwo clenched his fists, seemingly angry that he had been a step too slow earlier, allowing Xu Jiayin to act first.

"But now, with the Second Elder and Third Elder dead, the information provided by their subordinates is insufficient."

"Currently, there is only one breakthrough point: Xu Xi, as Xu Jiayin's son, must know something."

"I'm entrusting this matter to you. Do you have confidence?"

Looking at Xun Ya, Zhuge Zhengwo had great confidence in his disciple. He had passed on all his knowledge to Xun Ya. This was his pride and the future of the entire Law Enforcement Peak.

Previously, through various incidents, Zhuge Zhengwo also knew that Xu Jiayin was not a good person.

But due to lack of direct evidence, he couldn't do anything to Xu Jiayin, the Sect's Grand Elder.

Now, he could only try to interfere in this matter through the younger generation.

And Xu Xi was an excellent breakthrough point. He believed his disciple could achieve this.

"Don't worry, Master. I will do my best to thoroughly investigate this matter."

"It will also be an explanation to the Sect Leader!"

Nodding vigorously in response, Xun Ya became unusually excited when speaking of this matter, unlike his usual demeanor.

"I absolutely refuse to believe that the Sect Leader, with his Reaching the Profound Realm cultivation, would die inexplicably."

"The Sect Leader was clearly ruddy-faced and full of vigor before. I refuse to believe that there are no traitors within our Sect."

Every word revealed his loyalty. Xun Ya, the chief disciple of the Law Enforcement Peak, lived up to his reputation within the Sect.

With a firm and upright physique, wherever he stood, he was like an unsheathed sharp sword, its edge not yet revealed, but not to be provoked.

Of course, as he spoke, his eyes flickered, and a hint of obscurity flashed and was gone.

It was unclear whether Xun Ya genuinely wanted to thoroughly investigate this matter or had other reasons.

After all, everyone in the Sect knew that Xun Ya admired Ye Xueqing greatly and had never stopped pursuing her.

Perhaps Xun Ya also wanted to gain Ye Xueqing's favor and make her see him in a new light by thoroughly investigating the Sect Leader's sudden death.

Maybe he could successfully win over Ye Xueqing and have her marry him.

Or, he could win Xia Junling's favor, and with the advantage of proximity, Ye Xueqing would eventually be Xun Ya's prize.

It's just a pity that Ye Xueqing, and even Xia Junling, had already been taken by Xu Xi.

At best, Xun Ya could only be a 'Boiling Sheep'... "Wangshi Dam..."

"We've finally arrived. I can't believe we wasted so much time on the journey."

In front of Wangshi Dam, Xu Xi and Ye Xueqing, each leading their respective teams, arrived grandly at this place.

Looking at the bustling city, Xu Xi wiped away non-existent sweat from his forehead, feigning exhaustion, and lamented the difficulties of the journey.

He hadn't enjoyed himself any less on this journey, accompanied by beautiful women, who were even vying for his attention.

Xu Xi couldn't even imagine how happy he would be if this continued for a few more days!

"Junior Brother Xu, let's hurry in. We can rest for a while after entering the city."

"It's getting late. If you truly want to reclaim the Spirit Stone Mine, we can go investigate tomorrow morning."

"Since the Sect's Spirit Stone Mine was attacked, the Xiaoyao Sect must have stationed many people here at Wangshi Dam."

"We can use this as a breakthrough point."

Looking at the city before them, Ye Xueqing seemed a little tired. Compared to Xu Xi's feigned exhaustion, she was genuinely weary.

Because on the way, she had done a lot for Xu Xi.

Although there were no major conflicts, minor bumps and scrapes were inevitable.

Moreover, with Zhao Yaqian as a competitor, even though Zhao Yaqian didn't pay much attention to Ye Xueqing along the way, Ye Xueqing's strong self-esteem couldn't be ignored.

Coupled with her characteristic of enjoying things more the more stimulated she was, one could only say that Xu Xi benefited from it all.