With a guide, things went smoothly. Lin He, Ape One, and Yan Ruyan followed Yin Xue'er into the first level of the central area.
Along the way, they even found some spiritual herbs and materials that were exceedingly rare outside.
No sooner had they entered the central area than they heard the sounds of fighting. A group of Blade Transformation Valley disciples and a group of Demonic Flame Sect disciples were locked in a fierce melee. Yet the moment the Demonic Flame Sect disciples saw Lin He, terror filled their faces. They immediately abandoned their opponents and fled for their lives.
The Blade Transformation Valley disciples were astonished to see their opponents flee so quickly, but once they spotted Lin He and his companions, they no longer found it surprising.
Rumor had it that this Senior Brother Lin was a ruthless powerhouse. The Demonic Flame Sect disciples had shown quick reflexes by running the moment they saw him.
Lin He had no interest in hunting down those Demonic Flame Sect disciples. Securing the treasures took priority now. As long as they did not get in his way, he would not waste time chasing them down.
The Blade Transformation Valley disciples hurriedly expressed their thanks, then quickly departed. Since Lin He had arrived, they naturally had no hope of claiming the treasures here. They would be better off trying their luck elsewhere rather than angering him.
Some disciples naturally recognized Yin Xue'er as well, but they were smart enough to pretend they had not seen her, much less dare ask any questions.
"These people certainly know which way the wind blows," Yin Xue'er said with a smile. "If they pressed us for answers, Senior Brother Lin, would you kill them to seal their lips?"
"Do you think they would?" Rather than