Refusing to give me face?

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! We've been in [Peach Garden] for two days now. If we can't reach the tenth floor within ten days, our Spirit Points will be reset to zero."

Then all our previous efforts will be in vain.

The hushed sounds of conversation drew closer, Qi Yun raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing them.

He's someone I know.

Two figures walking briskly gradually appeared at the edge of the horizon.

A figure swayed gracefully; though dressed as a man, her eyebrows and eyes naturally exuded a charming and alluring air.

The other man had a shiny bald head, walked with heavy, steady steps, and always wore a seemingly harmless, spring-like smile.

Du Yunian, Shen Fan.

These two old acquaintances, who had come from Ling Family Mountain with Qi Yun, unexpectedly met again today.

"I know, but there are just too many poisonous insects in this [Peach Garden]. It's too difficult to reach the tenth level in a short time."

Shen Fan took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his neck, breathing slightly heavily.

"These poisonous insects appear based on the presence of qi, and they never stop. I only have less than 30% of my True Qi left."

Let's rest here for a while and recover our True Qi, otherwise we won't be able to reach the tenth level.

Even we might not be able to get out of the sixth floor.

"Hehe, you forgot, this is a place of Spirit Source. You can exchange Spirit Points for Spirit Source here, which can not only replenish your True Qi but also increase your cultivation."

Otherwise, this [Peach Garden] wouldn't be a blessed place, but rather an ominous and doomed place!

As if they already knew about this [Peach Garden], Du Yunian and Shen Fan arrived at the statue with a bird's head and a human body.

He skillfully used his Spirit Points to exchange for two orbs of light.

However, compared to Qi Yun, who refined these light orbs to upgrade the Law Technique version, this method...

After Du Yunian and the other person obtained the Spirit Source containing the essence of the Dao, they swallowed it whole.

In an instant, corresponding divine light emanated from their seven orifices, and the fatigue and exhaustion on their faces vanished, instantly transforming them into radiant individuals.

His previously weakened aura, due to excessive consumption, not only instantly returned to its peak, but even showed a slight improvement over before!

"Phew... it really is amazing!"

Shen Fan carefully experienced the surging power within his body, his face filled with surprise:

"This Spirit Source can be perfectly integrated into the limbs and bones without any effort to refine it, replenishing True Qi without any stagnation or impurities."

It's even better than the finest elixirs!

Even the best elixirs will eventually leave behind some toxins, which need time to be expelled. But this Spirit Source is incomparably pure and incredibly potent, making it a rare treasure.

"What do you think? This [Peach Garden] is a [Remnant Realm] of True Lord level. It was only by fortuitous opportunity that it was opened to us this time."

Therefore, we must get to the tenth floor and above as soon as possible; the things there are truly extraordinary!

Du Yunian succinctly revealed the secret of this [Peach Garden].

"Defying the heavens? What could possibly deserve such a title?" A curious voice naturally followed, ringing in Du Yunian's ears.

"Of course..."

Upon hearing the question, Du Yunian was about to answer instinctively, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he suddenly realized something was wrong.

That's not Shen Fan's voice, so who is it...?

Du Yunian's heart skipped a beat, and he swallowed hard, looking in the direction from which the sound came.

A familiar figure, with hands behind his back and a smile on his lips, was standing right behind them.

"Qi... Qi Yun?!"

The moment Du Yunian saw Qi Yun, his pupils contracted sharply. Almost instinctively, his fingers immediately reached for a small bronze bell hanging at his waist.

Ever since learning about Qi Yun's unpredictable and difficult-to-defend illusionary concealment technique...

Almost all the servants of the Outer Mansion began to consciously focus on this aspect of defense.

He purchased this [Evil-Tasting Bell] from a senior brother in the Inner Mansion at a high price.

It is said that even the concealment technique used by a cultivator at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer can be detected and warned in advance.

But now...

Touching the unresponsive [Evil-Tasting Bell] in his hand, Du Yunian couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile.

Damn, this guy's ability to conceal himself has improved again!

Sensing Du Yunian's reaction, Qi Yun smiled gently:

"We're old acquaintances from Ling Family Mountain, so why do you two seem so unhappy to see me?"

"No, no, it's just that your Phantom Body Concealment Method was too profound, Chief, that's why we didn't react in time."

Compared to Du Yunian, Shen Fan reacted faster this time, smiling sweetly and bowing apologetically to Qi Yun.

"Yes, yes, that's exactly right! Leader, please don't misunderstand!" Du Yunian hurriedly forced a smile and echoed, but a cold sweat had already broken out on his back.

"That's good, that's good." Qi Yun's smile remained unchanged as he slowly approached. "Since it's been so long, why don't we... have a chat?"

"This..."

Knowing that Qi Yun definitely had ill intentions, Du Yunian and Shen Fan dared not easily refuse this leader who could brutally beat the legitimate son of True Person.

"What, not giving me face?" With his smile unchanged, a hint of coldness flashed in Qi Yun's eyes, instantly sending chills down Du Yunian and Shen Fan's spines.

"No, no, we wouldn't dare refuse the invitation from the leader," the two hurriedly explained.

"I knew it! After all, we're old acquaintances; there should be some sentiment between us."

The cold glint in Qi Yun's eyes vanished instantly, as if it had never existed. He smiled, rolled up his sleeves, and appeared very approachable.

Just as Du Yunian and Shen Fan breathed a sigh of relief and grinned, countless Sunken Abyss Iron Sand that had been secretly laid out on the ground suddenly erupted.

Countless thick, black iron chains wrapped around them, and before the two could react, they were bound hand and foot, their fingers tightly tied up.

"You, leader..."

Caught off guard by this sudden turn of events, Du Yunian was filled with shock and anger. He looked up sharply, trying to question Qi Yun, but Qi Yun took a step forward and appeared before them like the wind.

With a slight lift of his fingers, an invisible force precisely pried open their mouths.

Before they could react, Qi Yun flicked his fingers, and two strangely colored pills emitting a faint fishy smell accurately shot into their throats!

Glug glug!

Two clear swallowing sounds rang out uncontrollably.

Only after confirming that the pill had entered his stomach did Qi Yun casually wave his hand, and the tightly binding Sunken Abyss Iron receded like the tide, disappearing back into his sleeve.

What did you feed us?!

While frantically gagging his throat, Du Yunian tried to circulate True Qi inner energy to expel the medicinal effects from his body, glaring angrily.

If he could defeat Qi Yun, he would have loved to tear this smiling tiger in front of him to pieces.

Shen Fan, on the other hand, was much calmer, clutching his chest and frowning as he felt the strange sensation within his body.

"It's nothing. I bought the [Five Poisons Soul-Corroding Pill] at a high price; one pill costs fifty Sacred Yuan."

Colorless and odorless, it melts in your mouth.

"Once you eat it, it will immediately merge into your Divine Soul, and you can't spit it out even if you try to vomit it up." Smiling, Qi Yun looked at Shen and Du, whose faces had turned pale, and said softly:

"There's nothing we can do; we're both disciples of the Holy Sect, and our reputation speaks for itself."

I was worried that you two wouldn't be able to be completely honest with me and speak freely, which is why I resorted to this tactic.

Please forgive me, both of you.

Don't worry, I've already prepared the antidote. I'll present it to you with both hands as soon as I leave this [Peach Garden].

Upon hearing Qi Yun's words, Shen Fan and Du Yunian exchanged a glance, a hint of helplessness appearing in their eyes.

Now that things have come to this, no matter how unwilling they are, they can only accept reality.

Seeing that the two had resigned themselves to their fate, Qi Yun revealed a satisfied smile:

"Very well, then let's... have a good chat."