“How arrogant!”

Ja Jinian’s eyes instantly turned red, and his pseudo-god tier aura was on full display as he prepared to attack Qiao Yu.

To be scolded by a junior like Qiao Yu, if he could still tolerate it, then Ja Jinian would have no face to show his face in the future.

“Xian Luo Huang Quan (Immortal Fall Yellow Springs)!”

Ja Jinian clapped his hands together, and the entire Yellow Springs Star changed color.

In the void, a terrifying scene of immortals bleeding could vaguely be seen, followed by a curtain of light that covered the entire sky, pressing down towards Qiao Yu.

Even before the light curtain arrived, the fierce wind it generated had already caused Qiao Yu’s robes to flutter violently.

However, before the light curtain could fall, a slender, white hand gently patted it. The light curtain shattered instantly like glass, turning into countless specks of light.

“Supreme Elder, there’s no need to haggle with a junior, right?”

The one who had just intervened was none other than Rui Wei. She still wanted Qiao Yu to retrieve the Yellow Springs Scepter, so naturally, she wouldn’t just stand by and watch Qiao Yu get hurt.

“Rui Wei, you’re actually stopping me for an outsider? Do you want to become a traitor to Huangquan Hirazaka (Yellow Springs Divide)?”

Ja Jinian immediately slapped a label of treason onto Rui Wei’s head.

Rui Wei, however, calmly explained, “Supreme Elder, I can’t bear the weight of the title of traitor, but…”

Rui Wei’s eyes instantly sharpened, and her originally adorable face became ferocious.

*Rumble!*

The terrifying aura suppressed everyone present, making it difficult for them to breathe. The weakest of them, Qiao Yu, was almost forced to the ground.

The power that Rui Wei displayed actually suppressed even the Supreme Elder Ja Jinian!

“The Yellow Springs Scepter has been lost for far too long. Today, we finally see a glimmer of hope. If anyone obstructs this matter, then they are my enemy, Rui Wei!”

Grand Elder Rui Wei’s aura soared into the sky, perfectly embodying the saying that women don't pale in comparison to men.

Ja Jinian’s old face became extremely ugly, so gloomy that it seemed like it could drip water.

Because he was surprised to discover that if they really fought, he and Rui Wei would be evenly matched at best.

One had to know that Ja Jinian had debuted much earlier than Rui Wei!

Lü Guzheng’s gaze also became increasingly gloomy. Even with Ja Jinian called over, it still wasn’t enough?

“Hey, why so tense? We’re all family, let’s value harmony, let’s value harmony!”

Qiao Yu hurriedly jumped out to play the role of peacemaker, smiling and trying to persuade Ja Jinian and Rui Wei, as if the scene before him had nothing to do with him.

The anger that had somewhat subsided in Ja Jinian instantly flared up again.

Even Rui Wei couldn’t help but roll her eyes.

She realized that this guy named Qiao Yu was simply too shameless. How could the Bai family tolerate this guy?

“Alright, Qiao Yu, you just need to focus on preparing for the Yellow Springs Scepter retrieval. You don’t need to worry about anything else,” Rui Wei said directly.

“Alright,” Qiao Yu nodded.

“Hmph, a mere junior dares to show off next to the Yellow Springs. Truly courting death.”

Unable to attack Qiao Yu, Ja Jinian could only resort to mockery to vent the anger in his heart.

Unexpectedly, Qiao Yu couldn’t sit still upon hearing this and turned to Ja Jinian, saying, “Supreme Elder, how about we make a bet?”

“Hmm? What bet?” Ja Jinian asked, staring at Qiao Yu.

“Let’s bet on whether I can enter the Yellow Springs with my physical body and return alive,” Qiao Yu said.

“Enter the Yellow Springs with your physical body? Do you think you’re a god?” Ja Jinian couldn’t help but mock.

He and Lü Guzheng had arrived late and hadn’t heard Qiao Yu’s bold words about entering the Yellow Springs with his physical body earlier.

“Never mind who I am, I’m just asking if you’ll bet!” Qiao Yu said, looking at Ja Jinian.

“Bet! Why wouldn’t this old man bet when someone’s looking for death?” Ja Jinian said with a sneer.

As someone who had personally watched Ja Fengyuan disappear into the Yellow Springs, Ja Jinian knew better than anyone how terrifying the Yellow Springs before him was.

One had to know that the Yellow Springs used to be the entrance to the real underworld!

“Alright, if I lose, then there’s no need to say anything. I’ll probably die down there. But if I win…”

Qiao Yu narrowed his eyes, revealing a malicious smile.

“You’ll kowtow to me three times and apologize, how about that?”

“How dare you!!!” Lü Guzheng shouted angrily. “What kind of person is the Supreme Elder? How can he kowtow to a brat like you?”

Qiao Yu glanced at Lü Guzheng, who looked somewhat similar to Lü Xitong, and roughly guessed the ins and outs of the situation.

This old guy was probably Lü Xitong’s grandfather.

“Alright, since you’re so eager to protect your master, then you can kowtow in his place,” Qiao Yu replied with a smile.

“This…” Lü Guzheng instantly froze. He hadn’t expected Qiao Yu to suddenly make such a move.

“What’s wrong? You don’t want to kowtow for the Supreme Elder? The Supreme Elder is such a great person!”

Qiao Yu teased Lü Guzheng playfully.

“Or… do you think the Supreme Elder is destined to lose?”

Ja Jinian was provoked by Qiao Yu’s words and looked at Lü Guzheng with some suspicion.

Lü Guzheng instantly felt like he had a fishbone stuck in his throat. After a moment of silence, he finally said, “Alright! Never mind that you’re dead for sure, but if you can really win, what’s the harm in me kowtowing three times for the Supreme Elder?”

“The Supreme Elder treats me like his own son, and I’ve long regarded the Supreme Elder as my own father.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Lü Guzheng turned around and knelt in front of Ja Jinian with a *thump*.

“Supreme Elder, I heard that you don’t have any children, and my parents died early. If you don’t mind, I’d like to take care of you in your old age!”

After saying that, Lü Guzheng kowtowed three times.

This sudden scene shocked everyone present.

Many elders looked at Lü Guzheng with contempt. This person had taken opportunism to the extreme.

They were ashamed to be fellow elders with Lü Guzheng because of his shameless behavior.

Faced with these gazes, Lü Guzheng didn’t care at all.

*The Art of War* says: "The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers."

The so-called "force" is to take corresponding measures according to whether the situation is favorable.

He was now clearly on the same side as the Supreme Elder. Only by holding onto the Supreme Elder’s thigh could he prosper in the future.

“Hahahaha!”

Sure enough, Ja Jinian was greatly pleased and laughed heartily.

“To think that I, Ja Jinian, would actually have a son!”

Ja Jinian reached out and patted Lü Guzheng’s shoulder with satisfaction.

“Get up, after I personally see this brat die in the Yellow Springs, I will personally choose an S-rank equipment for you!”

“Thank you, Godfather!” Lü Guzheng showed a look of joy and kowtowed several more times to Ja Jinian.

“Son, give me a hug.”

Ja Jinian and Lü Guzheng hugged each other, sharing this joy.

Then, the two of them got up and turned their gazes back to Qiao Yu.

This time, Lü Guzheng had someone to back him up, so he no longer had to be timid. He stepped forward directly, staring at Qiao Yu with a sneer.

“What are you waiting for? It’s too late to regret now! If you don’t want to go down, then I’ll take action to throw you into the Yellow Springs!”