Hearing footsteps approach outside the door, Yan Lingji's eyes flickered. Then the door opened, and Ye Uchiha walked in, followed by an unfamiliar figure wearing a black veil and long black robes.
Seeing the black-clad figure behind Ye Uchiha, Yan Lingji asked, "Who is he?"
Ye Uchiha said, "Bai Yifei, the Marquis of the Crimson Blood. Our partner for what comes next."
Bai Yifei lifted his black veil, revealing his sinister, arrogant features, and studied Yan Lingji with keen interest.
At the name "Bai Yifei," Yan Lingji's expression turned cold. She drew the Wooden Hairpin from her hair, flames slowly rising from her hand as she stared at him with deep hostility.
Ye Uchiha immediately stopped her from attacking. "I already told you he's our ally now. Set aside your grudges for the time being."
After a long look at Ye Uchiha and Bai Yifei, Yan Lingji reluctantly put away her hairpin.
She had no choice. Powerless and humiliated though she felt, she had to admit that she could defeat neither of the men present.
"I have the Gu Mother. Go fetch Tian Ze." Ye Uchiha took out the medicine bottle containing the Gu Mother and spoke to Yan Lingji.
Yan Lingji nodded slightly and walked to the open window, where she gave a clear, lingering whistle. A black bird flew onto her hand, took a small bamboo tube from her, then spread its wings and flew away again.
"This is a Messenger Bird raised by the King of a Hundred Poisons," Yan Lingji explained. "My master and the others will be here soon."
Sure enough, less than ten minutes later, Tian Ze and his three companions entered through the door. The moment they saw Bai Yifei, they bristled like furious cats. Even the chains coiled around Tian Ze began