By candlelight at Li Baxian's residence, Lu Ye shared drinks with him. As Lu Ye recounted the story in detail, Li Baxian gradually gained a clear understanding of Fox Immortal Valley's plans.
"So they were planning to besiege and kill that Overlord-level Demonic Beast." Li Baxian revealed a look of sudden realization. "No wonder I kept feeling that the atmosphere in the valley had been strange lately. Fellow Daoist Yu has also been weighed down with worries."
The Fellow Daoist Yu he mentioned was Yu Daiwei, who had frequently come to spar with Li Baxian in swordsmanship these past days.
It was clear that Yu Daiwei held some affection for Li Baxian. However, this Fourth Senior Brother of his seemed to have no particular interest in her, regarding her only as a like-minded fellow cultivator.
"Junior Brother, before the Venerable truly announces such a confidential matter, you must not discuss it with others in private," Li Baxian cautioned Lu Ye again.
"I understand. I only told Senior Brother. Once the operation truly begins, Senior Brother must be careful."
Li Baxian nodded. "I will be careful... Junior Brother, do you know when the operation will begin?"
"It should be within the next few days." Lu Ye's expression was solemn. "I have already received word that we will head out tomorrow to set up Formations. Once the Formations have been arranged, the operation may begin."
"Then Junior Brother must be careful as well. An Overlord-level Demonic Beast... Heh, I never thought I would have a day when I fought one." He did not seem nervous in the least. Instead, he even seemed somewhat expectant.
Early the next morning, Lu Ye pushed open the door of his residence and headed straight for the entrance of Fox Immortal Valley.
From afar, he saw more