Wu Wei's deep voice rang out. "The Qi Family members inherited Qi Zun's bloodline and have an exceptional talent for cultivating consciousness, especially those in the direct line. I only wanted to teach them because I couldn't bear to see such talent go to waste. It's not my fault the Fallen Alliance has so few capable people. Otherwise, I'd teach them too."
Shi Xiu shouted, "Don't think I don't know what you're up to. You want to create another Qi Gong, but that will never happen. You'd better behave yourself, or you won't like how things end."
Wu Wei didn't answer. He hadn't expected Shi Xiu to keep such a close eye on the younger Qi Family members. How long had it been since the incident with Qi Gong? Wu Wei had only just decided to teach the Qi Family's descendants, and he'd already been found out. It seemed that path was closed to him now.
"Such a temper. You seem to have a real problem with Wu Wei. Want me to help you out?" A teasing voice came from behind Shi Xiu.
Shi Xiu's expression changed drastically. He spun around, and his eyes narrowed at the sight of the man. "Lu Yin?"
In the distance, Wu Wei's consciousness trembled. A faint, unseen killing intent flashed through him. It was this man—the one he had to kill.
Lu Yin smiled as he looked at Shi Xiu. "What did you call me?"
Shi Xiu's gaze flickered. After a moment, he bowed and said respectfully, "Shi Xiu pays his respects to Lu Sang Tian."
Lu Yin gave a quiet acknowledgment, then looked past Shi Xiu. "What's wrong with Wu Wei? What's got you so angry?"
Shi Xiu's mind was in turmoil. What was Lu Yin doing in the Realm of Consciousness? He'd