That's quick-witted.

After hesitating for a long while, the Disciple leading this group cautiously walked up to Lu Kuang and tentatively voiced his confusion:

"Senior Brother Lu, we haven't encountered a single Yao Beast today, so why are there so many Yao Beasts here with you?"

To his surprise, Lu Kuang did not chase them away. Instead, he looked at the surrounding Yao Beast corpses with a complicated expression and said faintly:

"You ask me why? I don't know either. Since yesterday, groups of Yao Beasts have appeared at regular intervals. It's as if those Yao Beasts planned it, attacking us whenever we're just about recovered."

"No matter where we run, we can't escape the siege of the Yao Beasts. It's as if an invisible large hand is forcefully pushing us forward from behind."

"Even stranger, whenever our recovery Medicinal Pills run out, new supplies fall from the sky right into our hands."

"We've already earned over a thousand Points... I even feel like I'm being manipulated, turning into a heartless point-farming machine..."

Sure enough, human joys and sorrows are not shared... These words left the newly arrived Disciples staring at each other, speechless for a long time.

If they encountered such an opportunity to rapidly farm Points, they would probably wake up laughing from happiness. Yet, this guy is actually complaining.

Based on past experience, obtaining over a thousand Points could already guarantee first place in the Grand Competition!

But on second thought, Lu Kuang's current mindset is understandable.

Competing with fellow Sect members and hunting Yao Beasts was supposed to be challenging and exhilarating, but now it has become formulaic grinding. Every action is clearly arranged, naturally giving rise to a feeling of frustration.

Not knowing what they thought of, the eyes of the five new Disciples lit up. They gathered together, discussed briefly, and immediately made a decision.

Although they didn't have the guts to forcibly seize the other party's Jade Plaque, cooperation was certainly an option.

After the discussion, the leading Disciple immediately bowed, saluted Lu Kuang, and said with a flattering smile:

"Since Senior Brother Lu is tired, why not recover your spirit and take a good rest? After all, there is still a long time before the Grand Competition task ends. Leave the remaining Yao Beasts to us Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters."

He had only spoken halfway when he noticed Lu Kuang's displeased expression, so he quickly added:

"Of course, we will only take fifty percent of the Points earned, and the remaining fifty percent will be handled by Senior Brother. What do you think, Senior Brother?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Kuang's three companions were immediately tempted. They were quite exhausted after repeated fierce battles. Although they could use a spring return pill to restore their Magic Power, they were still mentally fatigued. Having someone willing to share the pressure was not a bad thing.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Kuang nodded and said in a deep voice:

"Alright, you can follow us for now. If you dare to play any tricks, don't blame me for turning ruthless."

...Meanwhile.

On the Falling Cloud Valley plaza.

Almost everyone focused their gaze on a certain person, and below the magic mirror, there was a flurry of chatter and discussion.

"Look, he led another group of Monoceros Salamanders to Senior Brother Tang... What exactly do you think this Qi Da wants to do?"

"Strange, since the Grand Competition started, he hasn't killed a single Yao Beast, and his Points are still zero. Why is he working so hard to attract Yao Beasts for those teams and give them Medicinal Pills? Is it just to let them earn more Points?"

At this moment, someone seemed to realize something and spoke in an uncertain tone:

"I heard he offended quite a few Outer Sect Disciples before the Grand Competition began. If he doesn't make amends, his future situation will be worrying. Perhaps he's trying to show favor to the Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters this way..."

As soon as this was said, it immediately sparked a heated discussion:

"Exactly. Whether it's Senior Brother Xie, Senior Brother Tang, or Senior Brother Lu, they are all hot favorites to win the Grand Competition. This Qi Da probably feels he has no chance, so he's seizing this opportunity to curry favor with these potential candidates who are about to enter the Inner Sect, so he can latch onto them later."

"If he's doing a good deed, why isn't he doing it openly? Why is he doing it in secret?" a Disciple asked curiously.

A companion beside him scoffed lightly upon hearing this and said casually:

"What's so hard to understand? Right now, he is hated by all the Disciples participating in the Outer Sect Grand Competition. If he shows up voluntarily, he might be beaten up immediately."

"Rather than that, it's better to wait until after the Grand Competition to claim credit. After all, when Senior Brother Xie and the others successfully become Inner Sect Disciples, they will be in a great mood and more likely to look favorably upon him, the meritorious person."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone suddenly realized the truth.

"As expected of the new Disciple who received the [Heart-Nature Perfection] evaluation upon entry, that brain works fast."

In front of the plaza, Elder Yang Xiude of the Internal Affairs Pavilion looked slightly changed and frowned, saying:

"Elder Kang, can you tell what that bottle Qi Da is holding to attract the Yao Beasts is?"

"It is likely a Beast Spirit Pill!"

Elder Kang Wannian of the Pill Pavilion stroked his beard, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "A high-quality Beast Spirit Pill emits a unique Medicinal Pill Fragrance, which can attract many low-level Yao Beasts without developed intelligence to fight over it."

Then, he shook his head, his tone full of astonishment:

"However, the Beast Spirit Pill is a Tier 2 Medicinal Pill, and a high-quality one costs at least five or six hundred Spirit Stones. How can a Utility Disciple like him afford such a Medicinal Pill, let alone that Mid-Grade Magical Artifact used to conceal his tracks..."

Before he could finish speaking, Mo Zhengyang, who was standing nearby, interjected to explain:

"Elder Kang may not know, but that boy Qi Da once rendered a great service. The Sect specially rewarded him with three thousand Spirit Stones, including a Mid-Grade Magical Artifact called the Shadow Veil."

"With that Shadow Veil, as long as he doesn't show himself, Yao Beasts and Cultivators in the Qi Refining Realm won't be able to detect his whereabouts."

"So that's how it is."

Hearing this, all the Sect high-ranking officials present showed a look of sudden realization, but no one pressed for specific details.

Since Mo Zhengyang only mentioned the reward but did not publicly discuss what merits Qi Da had achieved, it proved that the matter was confidential and should not be publicized.

Everyone present was shrewd, and naturally, no one would touch this sensitive subject.

In the crowd, Bai Xirou furrowed her delicate brows, seemingly deep in thought.

Seeing the unusual expression on his daughter beside him, Bai Qingwu, the Sect Head of Falling Cloud Valley, couldn't help but ask via Spiritual Message, "Xirou, what are you thinking?"

Bai Xirou gathered her thoughts and replied via Spiritual Message:

"Father, I always feel that Junior Brother Qi is not doing this aimlessly. He is helping those Disciples quickly accumulate Points, perhaps preparing to..."

Before she finished speaking, Bai Qingwu understood her meaning and immediately shook his head and laughed.

"Impossible. The Outer Sect Grand Competition is ultimately a competition of strength. Even if that boy is very cunning, he is only a newcomer at the Fifth Level of Qi Refining. How could he dare to pull teeth from a tiger's mouth and compete with opponents at Qi Refining Perfection?"

"Trying to Reap the Benefits of Others' Struggles is even more impossible. As long as those few teams have a bit of sense, they won't give others a chance to take advantage of them."

"The reason he is doing this is probably to establish good relations with the future Inner Sect Disciples and pave the way for his promotion to Outer Sect Disciple. Being able to think of this much is already quite impressive."

After hearing this analysis, Bai Xirou nodded, choosing to trust her father's judgment.