"Who would have thought that the Yingxian Zhi, which even we immortals had never managed to obtain and could hardly hope to see with our own eyes, would have been stumbled upon by a few juniors?" A cold voice rang out from the woods.
"Who's there?" Xu Suxin and Xu Yefei both shouted sharply. The injured Xu Liyuan beside them turned pale.
"May I ask which senior has graced us with your presence? I am Xu Liyuan, and I pay my respects!" After a brief start, Xu Liyuan didn't wait to see whether the person would reveal himself. He bowed slightly and saluted in the direction of the voice.
"Greetings, senior." Xu Suxin and Xu Yefei's hearts pounded as they cupped their hands and bowed at the same time.
"No need for such formalities. The Yingxian Zhi is of some use to me. Since you've seen it, why not take me to retrieve it? I will reward you handsomely afterward."
Before Xu Liyuan could detect any movement around them, a breeze stirred before him, and several people appeared one after another. Zhao Shiqi led them, followed by the twin sisters and then Hu Chaosheng, the short, stocky man.
"This... We only caught a fleeting glimpse of it earlier, and nearly got discovered by the monsters there. We fled in a panic, so I can't remember the exact location. Besides, the Green Gardenia Incense on me and my two younger relatives has already burned out. If we go now, we may disrupt your plans, seniors." Xu Liyuan's heart jolted, and he hurriedly explained.
"Whether or not you'll disrupt our plans isn't for you to worry about. It's only Green Gardenia Incense. I happen to have a stick, which should be enough for you. As for these two juniors, they'll stay here.