"Heh, isn't that Tiantong's weak and puny Qiu?" Lu Zhaofeng pointed ahead and spoke with a low chuckle.
The two groups had arrived practically one after the other, both using highly secretive methods—Adept Qiu had even taken a wide detour.
Thus, neither side had noticed the other while traveling. But now, when Adept Qiu came to request an audience, Lu Zhaofeng finally discovered his whereabouts.
The person accompanying him was the third brother's retainer, a beautiful female cultivator named Dong Liuye. Although she was a female cultivator, her combat strength was formidable; in a one-on-one fight, she could defeat any of the three Lu brothers.
In comparison, Adept Qiu's combat ability was indeed somewhat lacking. Though he could be called diligent among Tiantong's adepts, he had never been known for his fighting prowess.
Dong Liuye frowned. Only after studying the place for quite some time did she speak. "The two of us can't take this place."
"It'll be difficult indeed," Lu Zhaofeng nodded. He was somewhat arrogant, but not stupid. "There are two mobile courtyards alone. But... wouldn't it be a pity to just give up?"
Though he said that, there was no lack of provocation in his words, because he knew Dong Liuye was also a very proud person.
Sure enough, Dong Liuye gave an unconcerned smile. "Then we'll just find a few more people. There are two courtyards, after all."
She had her eye on the wealth represented by those courtyards. Why else would someone become a retainer for a gray faction if not for money?
Lu Zhaofeng pondered for a moment. "Do we... need to notify Eldest Brother and Second Brother?"
His temperament was impulsive, but he was not brainless. There were at least four Emergence from Dust Adepts in the opposing camp now.
But Dong Liuye