Compensation

Compensation

"Shi kid, don't chicken out. Just fight! If she dares make a move, I'll bring out the Exquisite House to save you." Xiaoyaozi's righteous voice rang out in Shi Yue's mind.

Shi Yue knew Xiaoyaozi wasn't being kind. Xiaoyaozi was definitely hoping he would bring out the Exquisite House—five hundred thousand Spirit Stones a pop. Unless he had no other choice, he didn't want to use it.

"What? You dare show this Palace such disrespect? You're asking for death! Do you really think this Palace wouldn't kill you?" Ye Jiao's eyes turned cold, and a terrifying Spiritual Pressure surged from her, bearing down on Shi Yue.

Shi Yue felt his body tighten. Even moving became difficult.

He gritted his teeth. A dazzling black light flashed across his body, which swelled in size as his bones crackled inside him.

After he used the fifth layer of True Spirit Nine Transformations, Shi Yue felt his body loosen and his freedom return.

He flipped his hand and took out a formation plate, looking as though he were facing a formidable enemy.

A flicker of surprise crossed Ye Jiao's eyes. "Hmph! You really think two sets of high-grade formations can stand against this Palace?"

Shi Yue's heart tightened. He was ready to bring out the Exquisite House at any moment. Just then, Sister Lin walked in without a sound.

"Oh? Young Friend Li, is there anything this old woman can help you with?" Sister Lin seemed to have noticed something and kindly asked.

Before Shi Yue could answer, Ye Jiao frowned and turned around. "A Core Formation Cultivator—what are you supposed to be? Get out of this Palace's sight."

Sister Lin's expression darkened. She shot back without the slightest courtesy, "Ridiculous. This old woman isn't a thing, but what are you, a Nascent