Qin Fengming's originally calm and unruffled face suddenly turned solemn the instant the pink mist vanished, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
The methods of this female cultivator who had just appeared were powerful and unfathomable, far beyond Qin Fengming's expectations.
Although he had long judged that the female cultivator trapped within the encircling formation was absolutely stronger than an ordinary mid Spirit Severing stage powerhouse, he had never imagined that she could so effortlessly kill a Spirit Severing cultivator in the early stage who was likewise far stronger than others of the same rank.
With such methods, only a late Spirit Severing stage cultivator could likely accomplish it.
This inevitably left Qin Fengming shaken with lingering fear. Had he acted according to the plan he and Xiang Tian had previously devised, luring the female cultivator alone without sufficient vigilance, he might well have faced the danger of falling.
With a solemn expression, Qin Fengming looked at the female cultivator before him. Several traces of tension showed in his eyes and expression.
"Hehe, Young Friend Qin, there's no need to be nervous. No matter how you arrived here or why you fought Xu Zheng so fiercely, simply by helping me escape, you have already become my friend. These are the items from Xu Zheng's body. Please accept them as your payment."
The female cultivator showed no unusual reaction. From the moment she appeared until she completely killed the Spirit Severing old man, she had remained relaxed and composed.
It was as if being trapped in the formation earlier had not affected her state of mind in the slightest.
"These are items Senior obtained. I merely contributed a little. Even without my help, Senior could presumably have broken through the formation and escaped with your abilities." Qin Fengming's eyes