"You..."
Bing Ji's body trembled, but she offered no retort.
After a moment, she stood up, glanced at the fallen ice sword beside her, and said, "Little bug, the winner is king and the loser is a bandit. You won..."
"Don't beg for mercy!"
Ye Cangtian interrupted Bing Ji directly upon hearing this.
In his eyes, Bing Ji was an absolutely evil existence; otherwise, she wouldn't have crucified the dying and tortured them.
Therefore, Ye Cangtian could only eliminate such an existence.
Hmph!
Bing Ji snorted upon hearing this and continued, "I have killed countless people, and it's normal to be killed by others. It's impossible for me to beg for mercy!"
Pausing, Bing Ji spoke again, "I just didn't understand how you could absorb my ice-sealing power?"
"The cultivation technique I practice is quite miraculous," Ye Cangtian replied indifferently.
Upon hearing this, Bing Ji gritted her teeth, clearly dissatisfied with the answer, but she didn't press further.
She knew very well that since the other party was unwilling to elaborate, it would be futile for her to press.
Thinking of this, Bing Ji gave a bitter smile and muttered to herself, "I had planned to break through the heavenly realm one day and trace the mystery of resurrection and imprisonment, but I didn't expect to die here today. It's fate..."
With a sigh, Bing Ji closed her eyes and said faintly, "This is my lifelong wish. If possible, I hope you can help me investigate this matter. Make your move..."
"Good!"
Ye Cangtian responded indifferently, and then the golden large ringed saber turned into a beam of light, flashing across her neck.
With everything settled, Ye Cangtian's gaze fell upon Ye Zhenghao. Seeing that he hadn't taken the pill yet, he glared at him.
"Zhenghao! Why aren't you taking the pill? Do you have too little faith in me?"
Ye Zhenghao snorted upon hearing this and said, "What's the difference between taking it early or late? I just wanted to see how you would deal with this woman."
As he spoke, Ye Zhenghao ignored him, swallowed the pill, and began to absorb its effects.
On the other side, Bing Yao quickly came before Ye Cangtian and bowed ninety degrees, expressing her gratitude, "Thank you, Big Brother. Bing Yao will forever be grateful for your great kindness..."
"Enough!"
Ye Cangtian stopped her directly and said, "Don't just say it. If you truly appreciate me, then you'll be responsible for all the meals while they absorb the pills for these few days!"
"..."
At these words, Bing Yao was stunned on the spot. Although the request was not excessive, and she should indeed take care of them, the problem was that she didn't know how to cook!
Therefore, she truly couldn't fulfill this request.
Thinking this, she glanced weakly at Ye Cangtian and continued, "Big Brother, can we change the condition? I'm afraid that what I make will poison you..."
Heh.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian said exasperatedly, "If you don't even know how to cook, who will want you in the future? Never mind, go outside the secret realm, instruct the Wolf King to bring some game, and I'll do the cooking..."
Upon hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Bing Yao's pretty face immediately turned red. She stamped her foot and said, "If Big Brother doesn't let me offer myself in marriage, then don't worry about who will want me!"
As she spoke, Bing Yao darted out of the grand hall.
...
In Jinling City, in a small courtyard.
Hun Ba, along with several of his brothers, had set up a bonfire in the courtyard and were happily eating roast meat.
"Boss, why hasn't Ye Cangtian arrived yet? It's been so many days!"
One subordinate, while skewering meat, looked at Hun Ba and asked.
They had been stationed in Jinling City for some time, waiting for Ye Cangtian's return, but they hadn't even seen a shadow of him yet.
Hun Ba heard this, put down his wine cup, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I've already sent people to investigate. We should have news in the next two days..."
Before Hun Ba could finish speaking, a figure vaulted over the wall and entered the courtyard.
Seeing that the person was one of their own, Hun Ba relaxed his guard and then asked, "What's going on? Why didn't you come through the gate?"
The person was the one he had sent to gather information. Seeing his disheveled state, Hun Ba's expression turned grim.
The man quickly approached Hun Ba and said, "Lord Hun Ba, while I was gathering information, I was targeted by people from the Swift Wind Tower. I only managed to escape back after great effort!"
Swift Wind Tower people?
Hun Ba's brows immediately furrowed. The Swift Wind Tower was quite a distance from Jinling City.
The fact that they could chase all the way here indicated that their previous actions in Swift Wind City had thoroughly angered the Swift Wind Tower.
Thinking of this, he quickly asked, "Did you shake them off?"
The man nodded and said, "They should be shaken off."
Hun Ba nodded upon hearing this. It was good that they had shaken off the pursuers; otherwise, he would have to take action to eliminate them, lest his plan be ruined.
However, that would further escalate the conflict between the two sides, and it was possible that the Swift Wind Tower would openly engage in war with the Flying Cloud Pavilion, which he did not want to see.
The next moment, Hun Ba quickly said, "Tell me, what information did you gather at the Swift Wind Tower!"
The man dared not conceal anything and directly said, "Two pieces of news. First, all our informants left at the Swift Wind Tower have been eliminated by the Swift Wind Tower!
Second, Yinlong and the others have left the Swift Wind Tower, but they are not returning to Jinling; instead, they are heading north, with their destination unknown..."
What, heading north?
Upon hearing the news, Hun Ba was immediately stunned. If Ye Cangtian didn't return to Jinling, wouldn't everything he had prepared be in vain?
Feeling frustrated, Hun Ba quickly took out a map and checked it.
Soon, he located Snow Peak.
Could Ye Cangtian be heading to Snow Peak? But why would he go there?
Hun Ba was filled with doubt. He didn't believe that Ye Cangtian would take Ye Zhenghao to explore an unknown area. His journey north must have a purpose.
And this purpose was most likely related to Snow Peak, as it was the only thing north of the Swift Wind Tower.
"Truly bold and skillful!"
Thinking this, Hun Ba muttered. He knew that even those with Heavenly-level strength faced certain risks when traversing unknown areas.
The next moment, he looked at everyone and said, "Pack up your things and head for Snow Peak immediately. Quickly!"
Hun Ba ultimately decided to go to Snow Peak first to assess the situation and then formulate the next plan once Ye Cangtian's whereabouts were known...
...
Taiyin Mountain Secret Realm.
In the Ice and Snow Villa, faint wisps of cooking smoke rose.
Ye Cangtian had started a bonfire and prepared a few simple dishes. Bing Yao, on the side, was also busy helping.
After more than ten days of getting along, she had become familiar with Ye Cangtian, no longer feeling the previous restraint, and would even joke with Ye Cangtian from time to time.
She truly treated Ye Cangtian as a dear elder brother.
"Refreshing! So refreshing!"
Just as the two were about to enjoy their dinner, a roaring voice instantly echoed throughout the villa.
Ye Cangtian glanced in the direction of the sound and said exasperatedly, "That brat Zhenghao is awake, and he's even broken through!"
Mm-hmm.
Bing Yao nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, smiling and saying, "It's just as Brother Yinlong said, Brother Zhenghao has indeed absorbed the medicinal effects of the pill today and successfully broken through!"
"Girl, Zhenghao is already awake, your senior sister should be soon too."
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian's expression turned serious and he continued, "Are you sure you want to wait for your senior sister to wake up before searching the entire villa together?"
"Yes."
Bing Yao nodded very firmly upon hearing this.
She understood Ye Cangtian's meaning, but her senior sister had nearly lost her life for her. If she were to abandon her senior sister now for a small benefit, she would be too unrighteous!
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian raised an eyebrow and continued, "Girl, you must know that Bing Ji's strength is extremely formidable. Perhaps she left behind some inheritance. If your senior sister obtains it, then there will be nothing for you!"
"Brother Yinlong, I know you're doing this for my own good, but if you don't need these things, I will definitely share them with my senior sister!" Bing Yao said.
Looking at Bing Yao's determined gaze, Ye Cangtian revealed a faint smile.
Many people, for treasure and inheritance, would abandon their kinship and turn against each other. Seeing Bing Yao so resolute, he felt extremely gratified.
This made all his efforts worthwhile.
"Haha, everyone's here! I've broken through, shouldn't you congratulate me..."
Just then, a figure flickered and arrived, it was Ye Zhenghao who had just broken through.