Enemy Attack, Killing Intent Revealed

Perhaps because Li Yang reaching the Ninth Stage of Spirit Transformation in ten years was too genius, or because Li Changshou displaying the cultivation of Void Refining First Stage made him not seem like a fallen prodigy.

Thus, in the original plot, the contrast between Youqin Xuanya's icy exterior and her naive charm never appeared, and even Senior Brother Li Changshou's so-called 'condition of convulsing upon touching a woman' did not occur.

The group smoothly arrived at the northwestern border of the Eastern Continent of Divine Continent, where the large gourd began to slow down, descending toward the towering mountains below. At this, Fairy Jiujiu reminded everyone, "Perk up, we're about to enter the border range of the continent.

All of you listen up!

The Northern Juru Continent is no good place. This trip is for your training, don't risk your lives fighting over treasures or spiritual medicines.

First, I'll take you to one of the entrances to the Northern Juru Continent. Remember this place—if you come here on your own later, don't be foolish and barge around recklessly."

Hearing this, the six of them, including Li Yang, stood up at once, cupped their fists to Fairy Jiujiu, and said in unison, "We obey Martial Aunt's instruction."

"Mm," Fairy Jiujiu nodded with satisfaction.

Then Liu Yan'er asked why the Northern Juru Continent had an 'entrance,' while Yuan Qing gave an irrelevant answer.

Finally, Fairy Jiujiu explained the reason to everyone and gave them a good scare. Only then did she point to the town below and say, "This town below is one of the entrances forced open by our human experts into the Northern Juru Continent...

Once we enter the town, I'll take you to buy some Miasma Averting Talismans and Detoxification Pills..."

After explaining all this, they entered the town to replenish their supplies.

Even when she saw that Li Yang and Li Changshou hadn't bought anything, she paid out of her own pocket and scolded their master, Old Daoist Qi Yuan, for good measure.

Supplies replenished, the group left the town and headed toward the Chaotic Miasma Treasure Forest.

At the edge of the Chaotic Miasma Treasure Forest, Fairy Jiujiu reminded them once more.

"By the rules, this training lasts twenty days.

It starts from the moment you enter the Chaotic Miasma Treasure Forest. If you withdraw before twenty days, it counts as a failed training, and you'll face punishment from the sect when you return."

Then she took out six crescent-shaped jade pieces from her bosom and tossed them to the six.

"These are Communication Jades for calling for help. If you run into trouble, just crush one, and I'll sense it and rush in to rescue you.

Using the Communication Jade means you've given up on this training. You'll just have your monthly allowance docked when you get back—nothing major.

Go on, go on! Be careful! Don't actually die in there!

Also, Li Yang's cultivation is a bit low—keep an eye on him."

The disciples acknowledged, then followed Yuan Qing and Youqin Xuanya into the Chaotic Miasma Treasure Forest.

As for Li Changshou, just like in the original story, he started slapping talismans all over himself at the entrance, so infuriating Fairy Jiujiu that she kicked him inside.

Once inside the Chaotic Miasma Treasure Forest, they initially walked together, resolving quite a few crises along the way.

But when they reached a fork in the road, Youqin Xuanya suggested splitting up to search for medicinal herbs, and everyone chose to separate.

Before parting, however, they were still considerate of Li Yang and invited him to join them.

"Thank you, fellow Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters. The medicinal herbs I need aren't here, and I'll be going with my Senior Brother, so there's no need to worry. Take care, all of you."

With that, Li Yang didn't hesitate and followed behind Li Changshou, departing down another fork.

Seeing this, the others shook their heads slightly.

"Well, I suppose Junior Brother Li Yang being led by Senior Brother Changshou means safety isn't an issue."

Then the four split into two groups and left.

The six dividing into three routes nearly drove Fairy Jiujiu to death with anger.

"Each and every one of them—low cultivation, high pride.

A bunch of little brats, truly newborn calves unafraid of tigers, youths who don't know the taste of 'shit'!"

Fairy Jiujiu huffed and took two swigs of wine. Thinking back to how she was the same back then, she calmed down a bit, though the pressure was still immense.

She glanced at Yuwen Ling not far behind her, initially planning to send him to follow Youqin Xuanya and Yuan Qing, but then recalled the whispers from Li Yang and Li Changshou when they entered the Chaotic Miasma Treasure Forest.

'Martial Aunt Jiujiu, I feel something's off. Please keep an eye on that so-called guard, Senior Sister Youqin, and Senior Brother Yuan Qing.'

'Martial Aunt Jiujiu, those of unknown origin are always suspicious—don't trust them lightly.'

Thinking this over, Fairy Jiujiu decided to play it safe. After all, the six little ones couldn't escape the range of her Divine Sense.

So, just like in the original story, she had Yuwen Ling stick close to her.

But this time, with Li Yang's reminder, she analyzed the situation and directly chose to follow Youqin Xuanya and Yuan Qing's path.

This choice made Yuwen Ling frown slightly—it didn't match their plan.

Still, it didn't matter. Once most of Fairy Jiujiu's attention was off him, a small insect vanished under the cover of gray clouds.

On the other side, Li Changshou, unlike in the original story, didn't use the Crimson Sun Poison Dragon Saliva to flee quickly.

"Junior Brother, why are you telling us to slow down?"

He didn't understand. For safety, they should leave quickly, using the Concealment Talisman, Qi Concealment Art, and other methods to shake off danger.

"Senior Brother, even if we use those things, what then? Martial Aunt is definitely watching us. So at most, we can only perform to the limit of our displayed cultivation. It might mislead the enemy, but it's clearly not very useful.

Besides, I've already sent a whisper to Martial Aunt Jiujiu to be wary of that man. I trust you've done the same!"

Their conversation was entirely through whispers, so some things could be said outright.

"Senior Brother, the Great Dao has fifty paths, Heaven evolves forty-nine. Nothing in this world is perfectly complete. What we must do is not rush—wait a little."

Li Changshou frowned inwardly. He understood what Li Yang meant, but it clashed somewhat with his own principles. Still, this was a good thing and had no real impact on him.

"So, you're certain this person is trouble?"

"Absolutely!"

After a moment, both of them clearly felt a gaze fixed on them shift into one laced with malice.

"It seems Martial Uncle has shifted his attention away from us."

Li Yang and his senior brother exchanged a glance.

"Looks like these bastards have their eyes on us."

"Mortal royalty—utterly revolting!"

Then...

"Earth Escape!"

"Wood Escape!"

The two cast their escape techniques simultaneously and vanished.

Before long, fifty li away, Li Changshou poked his head out from a patch of grass, while Li Yang emerged beside a large tree.

"Thousand Mile Travel Talisman, activate—let's go!"

Without another thought, they employed their movement techniques and talismans to flee swiftly.

Soon...

"We're being watched again. What a hassle."

"Senior Brother, looks like I guessed right."

Li Changshou was sharp enough by now to fully grasp the situation. A trace of helplessness welled up inside him.

If there had been any other way, he wouldn't have come to such a perilous place and taken such risks. This completely violated his life creed of hiding in the mountains until he died of old age.

But his Master couldn't wait any longer!

So...

A cold glint flashed in Li Changshou's eyes.

"In that case, we'll escape beyond the range of Martial Uncle's Immortal Sense... and then—"

"Kill him!!!"