23: You don't think you're funny, do you?

"His arrogant cursing really fits Xu Xi's hot-headed personality."

He then nodded imperceptibly, and Xu Xi returned the way he came, heading to Wangshi Tavern.

Just as Xu Xi was about to arrive, he saw Liu Haizhu and the person who had been following him earlier, their bodies hunched, taking a long detour from Wangshi Tavern, through a sparsely populated area, not knowing where they were going.

"It seems there really is a secret. Everyone, follow them and surround them. Take an even longer detour from further away."

Having just stumbled upon this scene, how could Xu Xi let such a perfect opportunity slip by?

He gestured for the other Xuanjian Sect members to follow, and Xu Xi himself did not lag behind anyone.

Holding Zhao Yaqian's hand, he looked around, pretending to explore and familiarize himself with the terrain, following closely behind Liu Haizhu and his group...

"No one followed us, right?"

"Those siblings today were really easy to fool. After I spouted a bunch of nonsense, they actually believed me."

"Tomorrow morning, I'll make sure they understand the wickedness of society."

"No, no, don't worry."

"We were already well hidden, so how could they easily discover us?"

"Hurry up, let's go, hurry up."

Walking and whispering, Liu Haizhu and the lean man accompanying him constantly showed expressions of joy.

But they quickly suppressed it. They changed their expressions back and forth several times, making it truly difficult for them to hide for so long.

From a distance, looking at Liu Haizhu and the other man, although their conversation couldn't be heard clearly, their shifty eyes and hunched postures would make anyone conclude that these two were up to no good.

"They've walked this far and still haven't reached their destination. It seems they have a den."

"Perfect for catching them all in one go, and see if anything else can be unearthed."

"This is truly a great opportunity I've caught, my old baby!"

He tracked them for a while, but Liu Haizhu and the other person showed no signs of stopping.

This time, Xu Xi might even uncover a big secret.

His heart grew even more joyful, and at the same time, he maintained a good distance from Liu Haizhu and his group to avoid being discovered...

After many twists and turns, Xu Xi and his group followed Liu Haizhu to a dense forest outside Wangshi Dam.

Upon further penetration, they discovered a hidden cave, concealed behind tall trees. Without a careful search, it would truly be undiscoverable.

"Heh~"

"They really know how to pick a spot."

"But this is as far as they go."

Stopping in his tracks, knowing their hiding place, Xu Xi couldn't help but praise their ability to find such a spot.

"You few, guard outside. If anyone tries to run out, take them down immediately, and try to keep them alive."

"Senior Sister Ye, let's go in together and leave them in tatters."

He took out a small array disk from his storage bag, densely covered with incantations, looking profound and mysterious, with a wondrous rhythm.

Then, Xu Xi tossed the array disk with a flick of his hand, placing it on the ground. An array formed, enveloping the cave, surrounding it tightly, leaving no gaps.

"Dragon Trapping Array?"

"I didn't expect Junior Brother Xu to be so well-prepared, even having something like this ready. But... this thing must have cost a lot of spirit stones, right?"

The disciples who received Xu Xi's command nodded in agreement, took out their weapons, and stood ready, poised for action. Any slight disturbance would catch their attention.

And upon hearing Xu Xi's words, Ye Xueqing naturally had no reason to refuse.

However, looking at the array disk Xu Xi had produced, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Array-type items are widely used in Profound Origin Continent and are not rare, but the Dragon Trapping Array Xu Xi used was of no low grade.

A sixth-grade array disk was enough to trap a sixth-stage Spirit Forming master.

If operated well, it could completely change the tide of a battle.

Especially in the situation Xu Xi was currently facing.

"Hahahaha."

"The cost is indeed considerable, but I don't feel bad about it. My father gave it to me. Once it's used up, I'll just ask him for more. Isn't he accumulating so many spirit stones just for me to squander?"

Laughing heartily, Xu Xi faced Ye Xueqing's surprise without changing his expression, incidentally taking advantage of his elder.

One could only say that upon encountering Xu Xi, who had transmigrated, the old man Xu Jiayin was in for a lot of trouble!

"Senior Sister must also have quite a few good things on her, right?"

Of course, after taking advantage of his cheap old father, Xu Xi didn't let go of Ye Xueqing's share either.

With a fervent gaze, as if looking at a little fat lamb, Xu Xi was just short of stripping Ye Xueqing's clothes off to see everything.

"Alas~"

"Junior Brother Xu, you really..."

Sighing softly, upon hearing Xu Xi's words, Ye Xueqing didn't know what to say.

However, without refuting, Ye Xueqing merely gazed intently forward, anticipating the upcoming battle.

Walking beside him, Zhao Yaqian clung tightly to Xu Xi's sleeve, her heart fluttering. The good things Xu Xi had brought out once again stimulated her.

This further solidified her desire to curry favor with Xu Xi.

"Ding, detected the target's desire has strengthened. After the host accumulates ten battles, the reward will be upgraded."

The long-unheard system voice echoed in Xu Xi's mind, leaving him momentarily stunned.

"?"

"You pop out now? Are all those stunning women at Wangshi Dam not good enough for you?"

Although he was pleasantly surprised by Zhao Yaqian's self-strategizing, Xu Xi didn't forget to complain to the system.

This system doesn't do practical things!

"Ding, host reminder: the amount of Yin energy is about to be insufficient. Please replenish quickly to continue targeting subjects..."

"?"

"How audacious!"

"System, you don't think you're very humorous, do you?"

"You're explicitly threatening me with my life!"

"I just replenished my Yin energy, didn't I? How long have I been in this world?"

"You want me to target one person every day?"

"Fantasy Rod Hero?"

Just as the thought of complaining about the system emerged in his mind, he didn't expect the system to teach Xu Xi a harsh lesson.

Making Xu Xi understand who was truly in charge.

Even though he knew the system was purely trying to annoy him, Xu Xi couldn't refute it, after all, the final interpretation rights belonged to the system.

Now, Xu Xi could only wait to battle Zhao Yaqian and Ye Xueqing a few times after the current events.

Perhaps, he might even unlock a special three-person mode.

"Jie jie jie~"

He chuckled, and for some reason, a perverted expression appeared on Xu Xi's face, making Ye Xueqing, who had been observing him, feel puzzled.

"Junior Brother Xu, are you feeling unwell?"

"Why does your complexion seem a bit off?"

She asked with concern. With battle imminent, Ye Xueqing didn't want Xu Xi to be unwell.

"Ah?"

"I'm fine, Senior Sister Ye, you're overthinking it."

"Alright, we're almost there. I can already hear Liu Haizhu's voice."

Turning his head to respond to Ye Xueqing, Xu Xi gave an awkward, unnatural smile, then began to change the subject.

He gripped Drunken Sleep Sword tightly, entering a combat-ready state.