A Broader Path Ahead

"... good!"

"... Since you've apologized so sincerely, then we'll forgive you. However, your Ice River Valley must compensate me and Sister Xiao Yi Xian!"

I don't know what Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin were thinking, but they actually accepted Tian Shuangzi's invitation!

Tian Shuangzi: "..."

To be honest, Tian Shuangzi herself couldn't understand it at that moment.

In fact, he only extended the invitation to appease the two women.

The fact that the other party agreed was truly unexpected!

After all, the two sides had just had a falling out, and the other side had even killed a disciple of Ice River Valley.

It's obvious to anyone with eyes that the feud between the two sides has been formed, and it won't be easily resolved.

As for why he wanted to keep the two women in check, it was naturally because he realized he didn't have the strength to win them over on his own.

Because Xiao Yi Xian's attack caught him completely off guard!

This proves one thing!

That means the opponent's strength is definitely no less than mine!

Moreover, his opponent also possesses the special physique bonus of the Woeful Poison Body, making him almost certainly no match for him.

Therefore, Tian Shuangzi thought that he should first appease Xiao Yi Xian before reporting to his Valley Master that Xiao Yi Xian possessed the Innate Calamity Poison Body.

Compared to this message, what is the venom sac of a Heavenly Frost Poison Spider?

His admission of weakness was merely a way to prevent the other party from finding a reason to attack him.

But why would the other party agree to something that everyone could see so clearly?

Does that mean you're truly not afraid of Ice River Valley's schemes, and are only thinking about compensation?

Clearly, the unexpected answers from Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin left Tian Shuangzi completely baffled.

But since he had already spoken and the other party had agreed, he naturally had no reason to go back on his word!

"Hmph, no matter what you're thinking, once you enter my Ice River Valley, all your scheming will be in vain! When the time comes, prepare to become the Valley Master's furnace!"

Innate Calamity Poison Body!

If the Valley Master can absorb it, the strength of my Ice River Valley will reach a new level.

At that time, Burning Flame Valley and Sound Valley will no longer be able to compare with my Ice River Valley!

In the blink of an eye, Tian Shuangzi's smile widened even further!

"Haha, that's wonderful! Ladies, it's truly a case of 'better to resolve animosity than to let it fester' between us!"

All I can say is that Tian Shuangzi has an incredibly thick skin; she doesn't even blush, her heart doesn't skip a beat, and she doesn't even pant!

Only Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin secretly spat in response.

Who says we're enemies with disgusting things like Ice River Valley?

If their own Grandpa Xiao hadn't just sent a telepathic message, they would have already slapped him!

Yes, the reason why the two women chose to accept Tian Shuangzi's invitation to visit the Ice River Valley was because of Xiao Lin's telepathic message!

With Xiao Lin's strength, his telepathic communication was naturally undetectable to others.

As for why he wanted the two women to accept Tian Shuangzi's invitation, Xiao Lin naturally had his reasons.

Then, to the astonishment of the surrounding crowd, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, along with the group from Ice River Valley, simply turned hostility into friendship.

This left the onlookers completely dumbfounded.

Those two girls are so foolish!

"Exactly, those guys from Ice River Valley, aren't they obviously up to no good?"

"Sigh, accepting Ice River Valley's invitation is like throwing ourselves into the lion's den!"

"How pitiful!"

"Who can argue with that? But I guess they had no choice. After all, Ice River Valley 'Ice River Valley wealth is considerable, and they probably don't want to offend them, right?"

"That's the only explanation!"

"I can almost picture how miserable those two girls will be in the future."

"Damn it! If I were strong enough, I would definitely stop all of this!"

"What? You're trying to be a hero and save the damsel in distress? You're more likely to get yourself killed instead!"

Seeing this scene, the surrounding crowd couldn't help but feel sorry for Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin.

Clearly, even passersby could see Tian Shuangzi's ill intentions!

Meanwhile, in order to cooperate with their Grandpa Xiao's scheme, when Tian Shuangzi asked for their names again, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin had no choice but to reluctantly tell him.

After all, we're going to be "guests" on each other's turf, so it would be too much to not even give our names!

Although both sides knew they had their own agendas, at least they had to put on a show, right?

Yes, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin saw through Tian Shuangzi's ill intentions, so how could Tian Shuangzi not guess that Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin also had their own schemes?

It can only be said that neither side is a fool!

It all comes down to whose methods are more clever in the end!

"Boss, I'm sorry for the trouble."

At this moment, in front of the stall, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, after making arrangements with Tian Shuangzi, said apologetically to Wu Qi.

"Ahem~, it's nothing serious. However, ladies, I advise you to think twice! Those guys from Ice River Valley clearly have ill intentions towards you!"

Wu Qi is indeed quite conscientious.

Even at a time like this, I still want to try to persuade Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin.

"Thank you for your kindness, boss. We will be mindful of that."

That's what they said, but Xiao Yi Xian clearly had no intention of changing her mind.

"You two, sigh... never mind, I know you two ladies are quite strong, but you still need to be careful!"

With a sigh, Wu Qi knew that this was all he could say.

"Yes, we know!"

After giving Wu Qi another grateful smile, Xiao Yi Xian handed him two jade bottles and then took the venom sac of the Heavenly Frost Poison Spider from the stall.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin left with Tian Shuangzi and the other people from Ice River Valley.

Meanwhile, the crowd that had gathered to watch the spectacle dispersed.

After Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin left, Wu Qi took one last deep look at their retreating figures and murmured, "This old man's strength is limited, I can only wish you safety. After this matter is over, I also need to leave Frost Whisper City to avoid trouble."

At his peak, Wu Qi possessed the cultivation of Eight-Star Dou Zong. Even if the people of Ice River Valley wanted to target him, they could only send out experts above the Dou Venerable.

Even including the hidden ones, the Dou Venerable in Ice River Valley probably doesn't exceed five.

Therefore, as long as Wu Qi can recover to his peak condition, he should be able to avoid the Ice River Valley without any problems.

After this incident, Wu Qi naturally decided to shut down his business.

However, before that, he glanced at the two jade bottles that Xiao Yi Xian had just handed him.

Because Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin were both exceptionally elegant and held their own against Ice River Valley and the others, he didn't bother to check the contents of the jade bottle when they were handed it to him, assuming it contained only a Tier 7 Alchemist Detoxification Pill for each of them.

However, after he actually took one look, he was completely stunned!

"These, these are... two grade Tier 7 Alchemist Detoxification Pill, and one... Eighth-Tier healing Medicinal Pill?"

At this moment, Wu Qi was startled by Xiao Yi Xian's move.

One of the two jade bottles did indeed contain a Tier 7 Alchemist Detoxification Pill, but there were two of them!

In the other jade bottle, after careful examination, Wu Qi discovered that it was indeed an Eighth-Tier healing medicine!

This immediately excited him.

However, to avoid being noticed by passersby, he quickly forced himself to calm down.

"Cough cough~, with this Eighth-Tier healing medicine and two Tier 7 Alchemist Detoxification Pill, my injuries and poison will no longer be a problem! Moreover, I may even be able to advance further!"

But what exactly is the background of those two girls?

"They actually gave me this kind of Eighth-Tier healing elixir so casually?"

In his excitement, Wu Qi couldn't help but think to himself.

Yes, because she found Wu Qi pleasing to the eye, Xiao Yi Xian casually gave him an Eighth-Tier healing Medicinal Pill.

It should be noted that the value of this Eighth-Tier healing medicine actually far exceeds that of the venom sac of the Heavenly Frost Poison Spider.

At that moment, Wu Qi knew he had struck it lucky and met a benefactor.

His decision to stick to his principles has paid off!

Well, this is probably one of the benefits one can gain from having a wider path in life.

Wu Qi was extremely grateful that he hadn't missed such an opportunity because of short-term gains.

"Hehe, those two girls must have quite a background to be able to casually give away Tier 8 Medicinal Pill! Looks like I was worrying about their business for nothing!"

However, it seems that Ice River Valley is in deep trouble, having run into a brick wall!

Thinking of Tian Shuangzi's earlier threats to him, Wu Qi revealed a gloating expression.

Finally, Wu Qi packed up his stall and left.

He's going to heal his wounds and detoxify!