"Holy crap!"
Upon hearing this, Qing Dao's eyes widened. Fei Lafu was truly a generous benefactor, casually gifting a Nine-Turn Golden Elixir.
His gaze instantly filled with admiration for Poxiao.
After all, Poxiao had just eliminated one of their elders, and then with just a few words, extorted another Nine-Turn Golden Elixir from them. Truly remarkable!
"Not enough."
However, Ye Cangtian caught the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir and waved his hand, saying, "We've mobilized a large force today. How can one Nine-Turn Golden Elixir be shared?"
"That's your problem!"
"I only have one Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, no more!"
"The other items are all trash, things you wouldn't even look at!"
Seeing Poxiao's insatiable greed, Fei Lafu was enraged and roared.
"Heh, whether we'll look at them is our business!"
"Whether you hand them over is your business!"
"Of course, if you choose to continue fighting now, I can return this Nine-Turn Golden Elixir to you first..."
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian dangled the porcelain bottle in his hand, a smile on his face.
"You..."
At his words, Fei Lafu's body trembled.
How dare he take back the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir!
He could perfectly imagine that once the elixir was returned, a battle would erupt, and he, carrying the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, would undoubtedly be the primary target.
At that point, he wouldn't even know how he died!
Thinking of this, Fei Lafu gritted his teeth and directly tossed the Qiankun Bag to Ye Cangtian, choosing to appease him with wealth to avoid disaster.
"Heh, that's more like it!"
"These are merely external possessions, neither brought with birth nor taken in death. Why cling to them so dearly?"
"Besides, with your status and strength, as long as you stay alive, regaining these will not be a problem!"
Ye Cangtian spoke as he scanned the contents of the Qiankun Bag.
Indeed, there wasn't much. Aside from some pills, there were piles of various spirit stones, looking to be at least a thousand.
"Can we go now?"
On the other side, seeing that Fei Lafu had handed over the entire Qiankun Bag, the Louzhu asked cautiously.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Go ahead. It's too late today for cooperation talks. If there's any new collaboration, you're welcome to find me anytime."
He paused, then continued, "I guarantee fair dealings, no deception!"
Pfft!
Fei Lafu nearly spat blood at his words but dared not say anything.
The next moment, supported by the Louzhu, he and the people from Tingfeng Tower left in disgrace.
As they watched everyone depart, everything settled down.
Qing Dao came to Poxiao's side and, after a thorough inspection and seeing that Poxiao was unharmed, breathed a sigh of relief.
"While robbing them felt good, I still can't understand."
"If we had attacked, the possibility of defeating them was high. Why didn't you choose that option?"
Qing Dao hesitated for a moment before slowly asking.
If it were him, even with only a fifty percent chance of winning, he would have fought to the death. It was for this reason that he found Poxiao's actions somewhat perplexing.
After all, wouldn't it be better to eliminate the enemy early and complete the mission sooner?
"Sigh."
Ye Cangtian sighed and glanced at the other man, saying with a hint of helplessness, "If we had fought, how many of us would have survived?"
Uh...
His words caused Qing Dao to freeze instantly, his eyes darting around.
After a short while, he nodded, "That makes sense!"
He had thought it all through. Although the people from Tingfeng Tower were a bit cowardly, their strength was not to be underestimated.
They had a considerable number of Earth-level experts. If they had resisted with all their might, even they would have had to take them seriously.
Moreover, this was Tingfeng Tower's stronghold.
Considering these factors, Poxiao's choice was indeed wise.
"What should we do next?"
Qing Dao asked again. Although he hadn't participated in any operations in the past few days, he had observed Poxiao's every move.
His understanding of Poxiao's capabilities had deepened, and he was truly convinced.
Therefore, even though Poxiao was a newly promoted Earth-level deacon with a lower official status, Qing Dao was wholeheartedly willing to serve under him.
"Next, you can unleash your full potential!"
Ye Cangtian smiled and patted Qing Dao's shoulder, saying playfully.
"Unleash my full potential?"
Qing Dao looked confused, unsure if the other man's words aligned with his own thoughts, and cast a questioning gaze.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian chuckled, "Don't you enjoy combat? For the upcoming operations, you'll be the protagonist. If you have nothing else to do, just assassinate a few elders for fun..."
Hearing this, Qing Dao's eyes lit up.
To be honest, he was already feeling useless.
If it were like this, even if he completed the mission, he wouldn't have the nerve to claim credit or accept rewards upon his return.
Now he could finally put his skills to use, and he was truly excited. Furthermore, he had been hiding in the city for days, feeling pent up, and this was the perfect opportunity to vent.
"Ahem, remember, a snake cannot move without its head. So, there's no need to wipe them all out. Just eliminating a few elders is enough. Don't make it too bloody."
Seeing Qing Dao's excitement, Ye Cangtian quickly added, lest the other man go on a killing spree and involve innocent people.
...
As dawn broke.
Feng Ze, dragging his exhausted body, returned slowly and collapsed onto the living room sofa.
Though he appeared calm, his breathing rate was far beyond normal, and beads of cold sweat poured down his forehead.
He still couldn't shake off the fear from what he had just experienced.
Poxiao was simply too terrifying.
Facing three Earth-level experts alone, one of whom was at the peak of the Earth level, he had ultimately forced the other to kill one and injure another.
In the end, it was the combined might of the three Earth-level experts from the Dark Association that had compelled Fei Lafu to hand over his Qiankun Bag for survival.
It was at this thought that he further recognized Poxiao's terror and felt even greater trepidation.
If the Louzhu had impulsively decided to fight Poxiao to the death just now, he believed he would likely be a corpse by now.
Tap, tap, tap...
As Feng Ze was contemplating his fear, the sound of footsteps approached.
He jumped up as if electrocuted, almost letting out a scream.
He was an Earth-level expert, and the approaching person was less than ten meters away. To be able to arrive silently beside him, their strength must be truly terrifying.
At that instant, he even thought that the person was sent by the Dark Association specifically to kill him.
However, when he saw the person's face, he instantly relaxed, but his legs felt as if all their strength had drained away, and he slumped down.
The person was none other than Ye Cangtian from the Yin Group.
Only after confirming the other party's identity did Feng Ze finally feel at ease. While the Dark Association's power on the island was formidable, Ye Cangtian was no weaker.
"Heh, it seems tonight's events have quite stimulated you!"
A teasing voice came. Feng Ze swallowed and looked up at Ye Cangtian, saying, "Sir, that Poxiao is too strong. I can tell he intends to destroy Tingfeng Tower. What do you think I should do?"
"Heh, that's precisely why I'm here."
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly, then his expression turned serious as he stated, "I've just received word that the Dark Association plans to assassinate individuals at or above the Elder level. You should be on the list."
Although Feng Ze was a mole he had planted, Feng Ze's strength was too weak, and his loyalty was insufficient. Ye Cangtian did not intend to reveal Poxiao's identity to him.
Huh?
Upon hearing this, Feng Ze's heart became even more flustered. He quickly spoke, "Sir, I'm already a member of the Huaxia forces. You won't abandon me, will you?"
"Hmph!"
Seeing Feng Ze's fearful expression, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but snort coldly and say grimly, "If I had known you were so timid, I shouldn't have come here!"
Ye Cangtian detested those who feared death. Seeing Feng Ze in this state, he wished he could slap him twice.
However, he suppressed the urge. The other man's fear was not without reason. The aftermath of the battle they had left behind likely left psychological scars on most people.
With this thought, Ye Cangtian suppressed his anger and said calmly, "You should leave for now. I'll give you an address. Go find Gui Wu, and follow her arrangements. I'll ensure your safety!"
"Yes, yes, yes."
Feng Ze agreed without hesitation.
Frankly speaking, he had nearly soiled himself upon hearing that Poxiao was preparing for an assassination. Now that he had a glimmer of hope for survival, how could he miss it?