99: Yi Zhusheng's reputation has nothing to do with me, Xu Xi.

Suddenly, a system prompt sounded in Xu Xi's mind, making him freeze.

When he wanted to trigger a capture target, the system wouldn't allow it. Now that he was busy, it pulled this stunt. The system was purely looking for trouble!

"But, these shortcomings..."

"Are you sure these weaknesses are serious?"

"Likes to eat?"

"Wouldn't others easily win her over then? How is it still my turn now?"

After carefully checking the system panel, Xu Xi couldn't help but directly lash out; the system was inhumane!

Spiritual energy was continuously being transmitted. The moment Xu Xi received the system prompt, his thoughts became muddled, and he inexplicably exerted a few extra points of strength.

This caused Roufu, who was receiving the spiritual energy, to let out a muffled groan.

Turning her pretty face, Roufu looked at Xu Xi, her eyes showing a hint of playful anger.

"You fellow, if you're going to help, then help properly! Don't get distracted!"

"My apologies, my mind was a bit flustered."

"It's just that Miss Roufu is too beautiful; I was momentarily mesmerized."

Caught daydreaming by Roufu, Xu Xi, who almost messed things up, gave an awkward smile. Then, his mouth became as sweet as honey, and he praised her without reservation.

"You..."

Hearing Xu Xi's words, Roufu couldn't continue to sulk. She quickly adjusted the spiritual energy within her body, finally recovering after a period of rest. Then she stood up, quietly standing behind Xie Qingzhou, her small head turned towards Xu Xi, but her eyes constantly darted away, and she said nothing.

"Not even a thank you. You won't make friends like that."

"No wonder no one brings you food. I found the reason: is it because you don't like to talk?"

Watching Roufu quickly stand up and dart behind Xie Qingzhou.

Xu Xi looked utterly bewildered.

I helped you out, you don't have to be so afraid of me, do you?

Of course, at this moment, Xu Xi understood a few things.

The reason why this girl was so easy to capture, yet no one had successfully won her over, was found.

If you don't open your mouth and speak, who's going to play with you?

Not everyone has those special quirks.

"My apologies, this Junior Apprentice Sister of mine has not liked to speak since she was young due to some special reasons."

"Unless it's someone very close, she won't say more than a few words."

"It's the same with us on a daily basis. I hope Senior Apprentice Yi doesn't take offense."

"And thank you very much, Senior Apprentice Yi, for your assistance."

Seeing the situation, as if he had long anticipated it, Xie Qingzhou clasped his hands in thanks on behalf of Roufu and also explained Roufu's special circumstances to Xu Xi.

"Understood, understood."

"It's nothing, I don't mind."

"But now, Brother Xie, can you tell me about those disciples from the Purple Cloud Sect?"

"I am indeed in a hurry to find them. The Juefeng Secret Realm is about to open, and if I don't find them, I won't be able to give an account to Elder Tang, their guardian elder."

Seeing this, since Xie Qingzhou himself had explained, Xu Xi didn't say much more.

Putting that matter aside, he immediately inquired about the Purple Cloud Sect, which was what Xu Xi should be focusing on.

Roufu was extremely easy to capture; as long as they spent some time together, Xu Xi wasn't worried that she would escape his grasp.

What he needed to focus on now was how to get those four kidnapped disciples of the Purple Cloud Sect back.

After all, they were related to his two old flames.

They couldn't possibly have been beaten to death like that unlucky Bai Xingyu, could they?

He had made one mistake; if there was a second, Xu Xi would be in a difficult position.

"If Senior Apprentice Yi truly wants to know, could you promise me one thing? You must not tell anyone else about this matter, including those from the Purple Cloud Sect."

When this topic was brought up, Xie Qingzhou's expression also became solemn.

The near-fight earlier was also because of this matter.

It truly involved Ye Gou's secret, and unless it was someone extremely close, Xie Qingzhou would not reveal this matter.

And just now, Xu Xi's actions had also won Xie Qingzhou's trust.

Furthermore, since the other party was related to the Purple Cloud Sect, informing him of this was not impossible.

But the prerequisite was that Xu Xi must not widely publicize some of his Junior Apprentice Brother's secrets.

"It seems there are some unspoken difficulties."

"Brother Xie, rest assured, I will naturally keep my mouth shut and keep my word."

"Please speak."

With a plan in mind, Xu Xi knew that if the other party dared to avoid discussing it at the risk of a fight, then he had his reasons.

And now, the other party wanted to speak, and Xu Xi was not averse to the idea of keeping a secret; he could understand.

Clasping his hands in a gesture of invitation, Xu Xi motioned for Xie Qingzhou to continue speaking, and at the same time, he set up a formation to spare the other party the trouble of being overheard.

Xu Xi's meticulous actions also made Xie Qingzhou feel relieved.

At least, based on Xu Xi's current actions, he was a suitable confidant.

"This is a long story, but I'll try to keep it short."

All the words he wanted to say gathered in his heart. Xie Qingzhou sat down on the ground, condensing his words, and began to speak:

"This Junior Apprentice Brother of mine has been afflicted by a Gu worm since childhood. However, the Hunyuan Sect Master's strength is insufficient to remove it."

"Under the invasion of that Gu worm, my Junior Apprentice Brother suffers unbearable pain every time, and his lifespan is rapidly shortening."

"For this, Master requested assistance from above, and the royal family of the Zhao Dynasty also promised to personally help, but unexpectedly, an accident occurred along the way."

At this point, Xie Qingzhou choked up, distressed by Ye Gou's difficult fate. After a sigh, he continued:

"This Junior Apprentice Brother of mine has a somewhat special identity; he is actually a illegitimate prince of the royal family, Zhao Duan, who was living outside."

"After the Right Prime Minister of our dynasty learned of this, he immediately sent people to obstruct it in secret and successfully catalyzed the Gu worm in my Junior Apprentice Brother to mutate, to the point where even the Emperor himself could not deal with it."

"Now, only the Purple Cloud Sect's Gu Spirit Pill can save this Junior Apprentice Brother of mine."

"Therefore, we wanted to use this opportunity of the Juefeng Secret Realm to seek a few pills from the Purple Cloud Sect."

"And it was for this reason that when we went to seek the medicine, we saw people from the Purple Cloud Sect being abducted. After much inquiry, we learned that it was the Right Prime Minister of our dynasty who sent people to do it."

"Although I don't know why he dared to lay hands on the disciples of the Purple Cloud Sect, now that I think about it, he is determined to go all the way."

After a confession, all his worries were revealed. Xie Qingzhou's mental pressure was cut in half; having someone to share it with was always a good thing.

After finishing his story, Xie Qingzhou's burden in his heart lightened, but he still looked worried.

The current situation did not look good no matter how he viewed it; the people who abducted the Purple Cloud Sect disciples would eventually hand them over to the Right Prime Minister, and they were powerless to resist.