Mission: Defiance

"Who?"

Xiao Ye reacted quickly, suddenly looking up and speaking.

At the same time, he also took out the self-defense measures prepared by his ancestor.

"That kid's pretty clever."

The voice rang out, sounding somewhat aged.

Xiao Ye frowned, his face full of solemnity.

He had already been told everything about the other Tongtong.

Xiang Zhou, a powerful expert at the Saint King Realm Seventh Layer.

He was almost three realms above me.

They are no match for them at all. Even if they call for reinforcements, the consequences will be severe if the other side chooses to act decisively.

At that moment, Xiao Ye made a decisive decision.

Regardless of the other party's intentions, try to buy some time.

"May I ask what business you have with me, senior?"

Xiang Zhou went straight to the point, saying:

"Stay away from the person you just interacted with. She's not someone you should associate with."

"If you dare to have any improper thoughts about her, I will personally reduce you to nothingness."

As soon as the voice fell, an aura enveloped Xiao Ye, deliberately displaying its power.

Xiao Ye suddenly felt immense pressure.

Given the difference in their cultivation levels, it's difficult to ignore the pressure emanating from their aura.

At this moment, Xiao Ye suddenly thought of something and said:

"What do you mean by 'unreasonable desires' as you mentioned, senior?"

"You don't know her identity?" Xiang Zhou stared at Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye shook his head with difficulty:

"Isn't he Shen Zhiyi? Or does he have another identity?"

Xiang Zhou scrutinized Xiao Ye for a moment, then withdrew his aura and said:

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Just know that if you dare to contact her again, you'll be in deep trouble."

After saying that, Xiang Zhou disappeared from the spot.

Xiao Ye remained where he was, his expression still extremely solemn.

"Fortunately, I studied the art of disguise at the sect for a while."

Xiao Ye felt a sense of relief, thinking that the other party probably hadn't realized he was lying.

"But why is a powerful member of the Xiang Clan coming to warn me when I'm clearly a student of the Academy? Is it because the Xiang Clan has some plans?"

Xiao Ye guessed at a possibility, but found it somewhat absurd.

The other party's status and background were indeed not bad, but that was all. Compared to their master and senior brothers and sisters, they were still nothing special.

After all, the second senior brother had said more than once that their master was someone of great importance.

Therefore, he did not care about his identity.

Needless to say, there were no ulterior motives; it was simply because they got along very well in conversation.

And because of this, a powerful member of this Xiang Clan came out and threatened him with his life.

Xiao Ye took a deep breath, but a sense of oppression and displeasure still welled up in his heart.

Being threatened is a very unpleasant experience.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out Tongtong the other side:

"My lord, you have received a new mission~"

Xiao Ye was taken aback.

I immediately opened the system and took a look.

[Mission: Rebellion]

[Mission Objective: Xiang Zhou, a powerful member of the Xiang Clan, threatens you not to approach Shen Wenxi, but you insist on doing so. Find a way to thoroughly "slap him in the face."]

Shen Wenxi is Shen Zhiyi's real name.

"This task..."

Xiao Ye hesitated for a moment, then said:

"Tongtong, isn't this task a bit too difficult?"

"You don't actually need to slap his face; the requirements for completing the task are quite lenient," the system explained.

Xiao Ye shook his head:

"No, it's not that. It's about the Xiang Clan. If we really do this, won't it cause unnecessary trouble for Master and the sect?"

Tongtong said:

"My lady, there's no need to worry. Your master is someone of great importance and won't be affected by these things. Besides, as the disciple of a powerful figure, can you really accept being threatened like this?"

Xiao Ye remained silent for a moment, then shook his head:

"Cannot."

"That's it," Tongtong said.

"Slap me, my lord, slap me hard! There's nothing a slap can't solve."

Xiao Ye took a deep breath and looked at the book.

A moment later, he went to the place where the library attendant was, asked some questions, left some Heavenly Treasure Points as collateral, and then got up and walked out with the book "Miscellaneous Discussions".

As he walked, Xiang Zhou followed from the shadows.

When Xiao Ye arrived near his residence, Xiang Zhou glanced at him but did not follow.

"Being able to live in a place like this suggests one has some connections and wealth."

"However, regardless of your background, if you dare to disobey this advice, you will bring about your own destruction."

Shen Wenxi is destined to be a woman of the Xiang Clan; no one else is allowed to touch her.

A night passed in the blink of an eye.

The next day, Lu Changzhi woke up in bed.

A short while later, Xiao Ye arrived.

"How was your experience at the library?"

Lu Changzhi asked.

"Reporting to Master, I have gained a great deal," Xiao Ye replied.

Lu Changzhi nodded. Xiao Ye must have indeed learned a lot, and he himself knew much more than yesterday.

At this moment, Xiao Ye spoke up:

"Master, I've been wanting to study some things these past few days. May I ask you for some tea?"

Lu Changzhi smiled upon hearing this, raised his hand, took out a small packet, flicked it with his finger, and sent it flying towards Xiao Ye, saying:

"This matter concerns you most. If you need anything, come to me again."

Lu Changzhi was aware that the Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves directly enhanced Xiao Ye's system.

"Thank you, Master."

Xiao Ye thanked him, then hesitated for a moment and asked:

"Master, is the Xiang Clan very powerful?"

"Um?"

Lu Changzhi was somewhat surprised and asked:

Why are you suddenly asking that?

Xiao Ye said:

"This disciple is worried that if I show too much strength at this Law Contemplation Gathering, it might lead to conflict with the Xiang Clan, and in that case..."

Lu Changzhi smiled upon hearing this:

"It's nothing, a conflict has already occurred."

Xiao Ye was taken aback:

"You've already gotten up?"

"It happened not long ago. You didn't know about it at the Xiao Clan, but it wasn't a major conflict."

After a pause, Lu Changzhi said:

"The Xiang Clan is indeed not weak, but in my opinion, this is definitely your home turf. Don't worry too much, just focus on what you need to do."

Xiao Ye nodded and said:

"This disciple has learned a great deal."

After chatting for a couple more minutes, Xiao Ye got up and left.

For some reason, he sensed that Xiao Ye was somewhat different from the norm.

After thinking for a while and still not being able to figure it out, Lu Changzhi glanced at Xiao Ye's information.

"Hmm? Another task?"

Lu Changzhi's expression shifted slightly as he looked over.

After reading the task requirements, a thoughtful look flashed across Lu Changzhi's face:

"Shen Wenxi, that name sounds familiar... Is she the prodigy among the students of this generation at the Academy?"

After thinking it over, I believe it was the other person.

This surprised Lu Changzhi.

"Judging from this, it must have happened last night. I didn't expect they'd even gotten in touch with that prodigy from the Academy. Could it be that they didn't go to the academy?"

"And this Xiang Zhou, it should belong to the Xiang Clan, and it's threatening Xiao Ye? Is it because of contact with Shen Wenxi?"

Lu Changzhi gently shook his head:

"It seems quite a lot happened last night."

Unfortunately, after taking a bath, he slept soundly and was completely unaware of what was happening.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Changzhi said to the system:

"System, what exactly is the situation?"

"Please wait a moment, Master, I'll go ask for you," the system voice announced.

After about half a cup of tea's time, the system voice sounded again:

"Master, master, the melon is here."