If Shi Zhixuan and Bi Xiuxin had been living in a Bamboo House, Ning Daoqi and the others would probably have rushed straight in.
However, Shi Zhixuan and Bi Xiuxin were now living in the villa Xiao Xie had left behind, so Ning Daoqi and the others did not dare barge in so casually.
Otherwise, if they damaged anything in the villa and angered Xiao Xie, it would be too late for regret.
"Creak..."
As the two massive iron gates slowly opened, Shi Zhixuan, dressed in a Black Scholar Robe, slowly emerged from the villa.
When Ning Daoqi sensed the aura emanating from Shi Zhixuan, his pupils could not help shrinking slightly.
Although Ning Daoqi had already guessed before coming that Shi Zhixuan had likely made a breakthrough, he was still surprised when he truly confirmed it.
"There is no need for nonsense. The five of you can make your move! Shi still needs to hurry back for dinner!"
Shi Zhixuan glanced calmly at Ning Daoqi and the Four Great Holy Monks, then waved his hand somewhat impatiently.
Hearing Shi Zhixuan's words, Ning Daoqi and the others could not help twitching their lips. This Shi Zhixuan was practically a completely different person from the one they knew.
Ning Daoqi looked at the greatly changed Shi Zhixuan, cupped his hands, and said, "I am acting at another's request. Forgive the offense!"
As soon as Ning Daoqi finished speaking, his figure moved, leaving behind a series of afterimages as he instantly appeared beside Shi Zhixuan.
Both of Ning Daoqi's hands struck out at once, creating streaks of afterimages as they slammed toward the vital acupoints all over Shi Zhixuan's body.
Seeing this, Shi Zhixuan's lips curled into a calm smile. His hands shot out like lightning to meet the attacks, countering each