Turning Against Each Other

"Yu Yuehai, what are you doing!"

The five patriarchs were shocked and furious.

Although they were all veteran Foundation Establishment cultivators, they had just had most of their lives drained by the abnormality. They were completely powerless to resist, and they hadn't expected Yu Yuehai to suddenly make a move.

In an instant, they were all subdued.

They didn't know what method Yu Yuehai used, but he kept their minds clear while rendering their Magical Power and spiritual senses unusable. They couldn't move an inch.

"Heh heh, don't panic, Fellow Daoists. I just want you all to help me with something. I was afraid you wouldn't agree, so I had to resort to this."

Yu Yuehai chuckled.

He flicked his finger at the small boat beneath his feet, and it instantly grew larger, more than double its previous size.

Without explaining to Ye Jingyun, he herded the five patriarchs and Zhao Zhengyuan onto the boat. He then activated the flying Spiritual Artifact and shot into the sky.

At this moment, the abnormality had been shattered into pieces, and part of the Strange Spirit had been stolen. It was no longer capable of sending down red threads. Yu Yuehai flew far away without any obstruction.

Midway, they encountered two Demon Beast attacks, but Yu Yuehai eliminated them as easily as slicing vegetables.

He once again displayed his immense strength.

Finally, they landed in a mountain hollow.

Chen Lin remained silent the entire time, just watching. He roughly estimated they were over a hundred miles away from Kaiyuan City.

As for Yu Yuehai's objective, he couldn't figure it out either.

Ye Jingyun had asked twice during the journey, but he hadn't answered.

In Chen Lin's opinion, ever since they severed the red thread and left Kaiyuan City, Yu Yuehai's attitude towards Ye Jingyun had changed drastically. While not overtly hostile, it was certainly not friendly.

Yet, back in Kaiyuan City, the two had been utterly devoted to each other.

What had caused such a change between them?

Chen Lin glanced at Ye Jingyun. Her actions earlier seemed to indicate she was preparing for something.

However, Ye Jingyun maintained her calm demeanor, showing no outward signs of abnormality.

The flying ship landed on a flat area. Yu Yuehai formed a hand seal, shrinking the boat and putting it away. Everyone then disembarked onto the ground.

"This place will do. It's quite scenic, so the esteemed patriarchs won't be too resentful," Yu Yuehai said, gazing at the five patriarchs as if they were rare treasures.

"Yu Yuehai, what exactly do you want? And Pavilion Master Ye, our Han Family has treated you well, haven't we? Isn't this going too far!"

The five patriarchs had a bad feeling. Han Yuhe, who had a good relationship with Ye Jingyun, couldn't help but question them.

Ye Jingyun, who had been silent until now, finally spoke, her expression extremely cold.

"I believe my Senior Brother intends to refine you into the Five Sons United Heart Pill!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yu Yuehai suddenly turned around, a smile on his face. "Junior Sister indeed knows of this pill. It seems you've been paying close attention to my actions!"

Ye Jingyun smiled back.

"Since Senior Brother has come this far, if I still couldn't figure it out, wouldn't that make me a fool? Refining the Five Sons United Heart Pill requires not only a Strange Spirit as a catalyst but also the true essence of a Golden Core cultivator. Furthermore, it requires an artifact-grade Alchemy Furnace. Senior Brother, are you sure you can succeed?"

At her words, Yu Yuehai's expression flickered slightly.

But he quickly regained his composure. "Junior Sister, you truly know this pill in detail. However, there's no need to worry. I already have a modified recipe from Elder He's Luck Alchemy Technique, so the requirements aren't that stringent."

"On the other hand, your inheritance is something I envy greatly, Junior Sister. Back then, I went through so much trouble just to understand this pill. If I had known you knew so much, why would I have bothered with all that effort."

Yu Yuehai shook his head, feigning regret.

Seeing this, Ye Jingyun let out a cold laugh. "Heh heh, if Senior Brother was interested, you could have just asked me directly. Would I have kept it from you? However, given the current situation, Senior Brother doesn't just want my inheritance, but likely my life as well!"

"Hahaha, Junior Sister, you jest. Don't you feel my affection for you over these years? How could I possibly harm you? I don't understand what you're talking about."

Yu Yuehai laughed heartily, but his expression seemed somewhat unnatural.

Ye Jingyun continued expressionlessly, "Senior Brother only has one chance. How could he possibly use a luck-based method like Luck Alchemy Technique? I believe what you intend to use is the Inverted Five Elements Blood Refining Great Method!"

"You actually know the Inverted Five Elements Blood Refining Great Method!"

Yu Yuehai's expression changed drastically.

Immediately, his demeanor turned ferocious.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect my deep concealment to be seen through by you. It seems you've never trusted me! But even if you know, what can you do? None of you will escape today. You will all become stepping stones on my path to the Golden Core!"

With that, he looked coldly at Ye Jingyun. "I won't lie to you. It was I who killed your father and took the Heavenly Origin Token. Lu Qingfeng was merely a scapegoat, and I've already killed him. What do you say, Junior Sister? Was Senior Brother thorough enough?"

Seeing Ye Jingyun's eyes blazing with fury, Yu Yuehai's expression became even more contorted. "This is all your family's fault! I served your family like a dog for so many years, only to have the inheritance passed to that idiot Lu Qingfeng in the end. Did you really treat me like a servant? Since your family was unwilling to give it to me, I'll just take it myself!"

Chen Lin stood still, watching the two turn on each other with icy detachment.

Although he had long suspected a rift between Ye Jingyun and Yu Yuehai, he hadn't expected it to be so deep. This was a blood feud!

But was Ye Jingyun an idiot? Revealing the truth at this moment?

Did she still think Yu Yuehai would have a change of heart?

Chen Lin no longer knew what to say.

Normally, since they knew Yu Yuehai was an enemy, they should have chosen an opportune moment to ambush him, which would have given them a slim chance. What was the point of revealing themselves so openly?

With the various methods Yu Yuehai had displayed and his thick skin and dark heart, they wouldn't stand a chance against him even if they ganged up on him!

Unless...

The five Foundation Establishment cultivators by his side still had the strength to fight.

Chen Lin glanced at the five family heads, and his heart sank even further.

These guys were already scared witless, their faces filled with terror. There wasn't the slightest hint that they intended to fight.

He slowly placed his hand on his Storage Bag. Although he didn't know what the Five Sons United Heart Pill or the Inverted Five Elements Blood Refining Great Method were, if there was truly no chance of survival, he wouldn't let Yu Yuehai have an easy time either.

"Five Sons United Heart Pill? Yu Yuehai, you actually dare to refine us into such a Devil Pill? Do you know the consequences of doing this?"

The Zhang Family head finally couldn't hold back and shouted in anger.

"Oh? Fellow Daoist Zhang also knows this pill? It seems this pill isn't as mysterious as the legends say!"

Yu Yuehai glanced at the Zhang Family head, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

The Zhang Family head said coldly, "It seems Fellow Daoist Yu didn't come to Kaiyuan City by accident, but specifically for us!"

"However, although the Five Sons United Heart Pill can increase lifespan, it will inevitably incur heavenly retribution upon use, which is no different from suicide. Fellow Daoist, you've successfully established your Foundation at such a young age, why seek your own demise!"