Ye Xuan looked at Yue Mei, somewhat speechless.
Isn't this woman a bit too oblivious?
I still remember the tragic expression on her face when I first asked her to lead the way.
But look again, what about now?
Oh my god, women!
Ye Xuan was utterly speechless.
Without further ado, the two continued on their way, with Yue Mei in front and Ye Xuan behind.
After experiencing several events, Yue Mei was no longer flustered as before.
She even somewhat hoped that a powerful figure would emerge soon, because only with a powerful figure could Ye Xuan kill people and she could get a share of the resources.
She had completely forgotten the aggrieved and resentful expression on her face when Ye Xuan first asked her to lead the way.
It must be said that money is a powerful motivator; as the saying goes, "People die for wealth, birds die for food."
This woman is willing to do anything for resources.
Nearly a thousand miles away from Ye Xuan and his companion, in the void.
Duan Tianxiong and the other nine Saint Realm experts stood proudly in the void, their deep gazes fixed on the distance ahead, their expressions somewhat gloomy.
"Senior Brother Duan, what should we do now? Should we go in? Also, Senior Brother Yong hasn't returned yet. Has something happened to him?"
Behind Duan Tianxiong, a Saint Realm expert remained silent for a long time before finally asking a question.
Yong Xiaoyi was the Saint Realm cultivator who had previously chased after Ye Xuan.
This person's cultivation level is at the Saint Realm Third Stage, which is not considered strong, but it is not weak either.
He had chased after Ye Xuan and hadn't returned yet, casting a shadow of unease over everyone's hearts.
That's not the most crucial point. The most crucial point is that the space in front of us is somewhat eerie.
While cultivators below the Saint Realm might not be able to perceive it, those who are Saint Realm experts can still clearly sense it.
There seemed to be something drawing them to that area, making them eager to get there immediately.
This is absolutely bizarre.
You see, they had been into that area before, but they had never experienced this feeling.
But now it suddenly exists, what does that mean?
If Duan Tianxiong hadn't possessed a strong enough will to prevent the other eight from entering, those other eight Saint Realm would probably have succumbed to the summons and rushed in.
"It seems Junior Brother Yong has most likely run into trouble. He really is a cunning lad. I never expected him to have the means to kill Saint Realm expert. I underestimated him."
Upon hearing this, Duan Tianxiong's eyes grew even colder, and he couldn't help but speak in a chilling tone.
In his view, since Yong Xiaoyi had not yet reunited with them, he must have definitely encountered some trouble.
The incident likely occurred because Ye Xuan had plotted against them.
If they were to encounter the most powerful beings in the Beast Gorge Ridge, a great battle between the Saint Realm would absolutely erupt.
No matter how powerful the Demon King is, he cannot kill Yong Xiaoyi silently.
If Ye Xuan knew what they were thinking, he would definitely cry foul.
He didn't kill Yong Xiaoyi; no, he didn't even lay a hand on Yong Xiaoyi.
From beginning to end, it was Yong Xiaoyi was chasing him, and he only managed to escape by chance after signing in Aura Concealment Technique.
As for where Yong Xiaoyi went, only ghosts know.
"Senior Brother Duan, are we really not going in? If we don't go in, the culprit will escape."
"If that guy can really kill Senior Brother Yong, even if those Venerable Half-Saint surround him, they won't stand a chance."
The Saint Realm expert who had spoken earlier spoke again after a long pause.
What he said was true, because if even Yong Xiaoyi, a Saint Realm Third Stage cultivator, was killed by Ye Xuan, then Venerable Half-Saint would be even less of a threat in front of Ye Xuan.
Let alone just a few dozen or a hundred Venerable Half-Saint, even hundreds or thousands wouldn't be enough for Ye Xuan to slap a few times.
Duan Tianxiong said, "Go in, of course we have to go in. Junior Brother Yong is a Saint Realm expert; whether he's dead or alive, we have to go in and check on him."
"Let's go in together, don't get separated, and be careful."
Duan Tianxiong practically gritted his teeth as he said these words, because he had no other choice.
If Yong Xiaoyi hadn't gotten into trouble, he might not have needed to go in, and even giving up on dealing with Ye Xuan wouldn't have mattered much.
But now that Yong Xiaoyi disappeared, he has no choice but to go in.
He was in charge of leading the team in this matter, and now, with one Saint Realm missing, it's no small thing.
Saint Realm experts are formidable figures, no matter where they are.
If he doesn't provide a reasonable explanation, Duan Tianxiong will also be punished when he returns to the Thousand Leaves Merchant Association.
While he might not die, it's possible that he would incur the displeasure of the Eighth Elder and even higher-ups, thereby reducing the resources allocated to him.
Once that time comes, it will be difficult for Duan Tianxiong to advance any further.
"Good."
The other eight nodded in agreement, and without further ado, followed Duan Tianxiong inside.
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Yue Mei was walking forward cautiously, very carefully.
"Who?"
Suddenly, her expression changed, and she abruptly stopped.
Almost the instant she stopped, a figure suddenly rushed out from not far in front of her and was already in front of her the next moment.
" Deacon Huang?"
When Yue Mei saw the person who appeared, her expression changed instantly.
As the saying goes, a local official is more powerful than a distant one. Even when facing the Saint Realm of the Thousand Leaves Merchant Association, Yue Mei probably wouldn't be as afraid of the person in front of her.
Because she knew this person all too well; he was Huang Jingshan, the second steward on the merchant ship, second only to Xue Zhaohai.
It was Huang Jingshan who forced her to go down to the lower deck, ultimately making her a prisoner of war willingly.
Huang Jingshan, wasn't he dead? How is he still alive?
Yue Mei looked at Huang Jingshan, her heart filled with rage.
She had assumed that Ye Xuan had already dealt with all the stewards on the merchant ship, including Huang Jingshan. She never expected to encounter this person here again.
" Deacon Huang? Yue Mei, you dare not kneel before me? You have quite the nerve!"
Huang Jingshan hadn't expected to run into Yue Mei here, and he hadn't even seen Ye Xuan.
This is absolutely unexpected.
Could it be that Ye Xuan has already been killed?
He felt a little strange.
However, he didn't sense Ye Xuan's presence, which is why he attacked.
He planned to use Yue Mei to regain his position in the Thousand Leaves Merchant Association.
Those who were hunting down Ye Xuan for the sake of the bounty on Yue Mei's name probably didn't know anything about her.
However, the higher-ups at the Thousand Leaves Merchant Association were aware of this.
He can then say that he left the merchant ship to capture Yue Mei, the spy, and the merchant guild headquarters probably won't blame him.
"Ah?"
Yue Mei hearing Huang Jingshan's words, Yue Mei's delicate body trembled instantly, and her face turned even paler.
what to do?
What should we do now?
At this moment, her mind was completely blank, and she was utterly lost.