The One-Horned Black Flood Dragon also spotted the Six-Armed Apes and said arrogantly:
"Little apes, you'd better stay out of this. If word gets out that you helped the human race, don't even think about remaining in the Inner Ring."
Yuan Wu and Yuan Liu had not expected Yunxi to bring them straight into the One-Horned Black Flood Dragon's territory. This fellow was no good man; his cultivation was at the Fifth Order. Though they were not afraid of him, it would not be appropriate for them to openly help Yunxi. Otherwise, just as he said, they would be implicated.
Thus, with perfect unspoken coordination, they protected Bai Tong as they withdrew from the One-Horned Black Flood Dragon's territory. They also gave Yunxi a meaningful look, telling her that if she truly encountered danger, they would not stand idly by.
Yunxi had never intended to borrow the Six-Armed Apes' strength to obtain Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. This was her own trial, and now that she could finally fight without restraint, she was already poised for action.
So when the One-Horned Black Flood Dragon threatened the Six-Armed Apes, she communicated with Hei Yao through voice transmission:
"Does he have anything on him that can help you upgrade?"
Hei Yao paused before replying:
"Master, this is too risky. His strength is above yours."
Yunxi replied calmly:
"That isn't something you need to worry about. Just tell me what you need from him, and I'll figure out the rest."
Only then did Hei Yao reply:
"His scales can raise the Nether Dragon Umbrella's defensive grade, and that horn can upgrade the Nine Nether Sword."
"Alright, I understand. If we can get those two items this time, I'll upgrade you. We can add the Purple Gold Sand in as well."
After Yunxi spoke,