Jiang Ciyuan enjoyed what he heard and curled his thin lips slightly.

"Let's go, go back."

The two of them didn't delay any longer and returned to the camp along the same route.

Before leaving, only Rang Chen and the guards were left in the camp.

But when the two returned, there were a few uninvited guests.

——Tang He, Qing Yuan, Junior Sister Li, Senior Brother Yu, Senior Brother He, and two people from the Demon Cat Clan.

Among them, Tang He, Qing Yuan, and a woman from the demon cat tribe sat at the same table with Rang Chen. They all looked respectful yet a little restrained.

Hearing the footsteps, everyone looked over.

The moment Jiang Ciyuan and Yan Zhiqiao appeared, the atmosphere changed subtly in an instant.

Immediately afterwards, a voice of accusation filled with grievance and anger rang out.

"Brother Tang, she was the one who threw us into the pond and almost drowned me, Brother Yu, and Brother He. Not only that, she also ordered Jiang Ciyuan to shoot us with arrows."

Junior Sister Li excitedly grabbed Tang He's sleeve and pointed her other hand at Yan Zhiqiao.

Facing everyone, her eyes looked pitiful.

But as soon as he looked at Yan Zhiqiao, he was immediately filled with anger and disgust.

Upon hearing this, Tang He raised his hand and patted Junior Sister Li's arm.

"Don't be afraid. Let Senior Chen be here. He will do you justice."

After saying that, Tang He, whose face was still a little pale, stood up and bowed respectfully to Rang Chen.

"It is inappropriate to bother you with such a small matter, but since it concerns the two major sects, please forgive me."

The first sentence said it was a small matter, but the second sentence exaggerated it and expanded the conflict to two major sects.

His tone was humble, but his attitude was somewhat aggressive, as if if Chen didn't handle the matter seriously, it would cause a great impact.

Yan Zhiqiao really admired Shengqing Sect's teaching, which could actually produce one extremely hypocritical person after another.

Jiang Ciyuan, who was standing by, couldn't stand it anymore.

"you…"

Just as he was about to speak to defend Yan Zhiqiao, the little hand he was holding suddenly pulled him hard.

Jiang Ciyuan paused and looked at Yan Zhiqiao with some confusion.

Yan Zhiqiao didn't look at Jiang Ciyuan, nor did he look at those jumping clowns. He spoke in a calm voice with a hint of willfulness.

"I'm thirsty."

Jiang Ciyuan has always been a man of action. Upon hearing this, he immediately wanted to take her hand and walk over.

But unexpectedly, a gentle low laugh was heard in the woods.

The next second, powerful demonic power emerged, carrying a cup of tea to Yan Zhiqiao.

Everyone was stunned.

When he reacted, his astonished eyes moved back and forth between Rang Chen and Yan Zhiqiao.

Yan Zhiqiao seemed to feel nothing. He calmly took the teacup, took a sip, and then handed the cup to Jiang Ciyuan.

"Would you like to drink, brother?"

"drink."

Jiang Ciyuan was very considerate, but he did not reach out to take it. He lowered his head slightly and drank the remaining tea in the cup from Yan Zhiqiao's hand.

Anyone with eyes could tell what kind of relationship the two were in by doing such an intimate act without paying attention to others.

After drinking the tea, Yan Zhiqiao pulled Jiang Ciyuan straight to Rang Chen and placed the empty cup on the table.

She glanced at Rang Chen, who was smiling gently, and finally spared some glances for others.

"Senior, if I kill someone now, will you punish me?"

Everyone: "???"

Even Jiang Ciyuan, who had long been accustomed to Yan Zhiqiao's "bad taste", was shocked for a moment.

Just...say it out loud in front of everyone?

Although Tang He and others were surprised, they did not take Yan Zhiqiao's words to heart.

After all, they are the direct disciples of the head of Shengqing Sect. If they really lost their lives here, not only would it be difficult for Lingxiao Sect to explain, but the fox clan would also be implicated.

Furthermore, Yan Zhiqiao is only a disciple of Lingxiao Sect and has nothing to do with the Fox Clan. How could Senior Chen tolerate her being so presumptuous?

But what they never expected was that the answer that Chen gave next made them dumbfounded.

"Give me a reason."

"My brother and I were catching fish earlier, and they suddenly attacked us with spiritual power."

"Oh~"

Rang Chen showed an expression of understanding, and swept over Tang He and others with a look that was half smiling but full of oppression.

"You have a legitimate reason, so go for it. No matter what kind of criticism you may receive, I will always be your strongest supporter."

Everyone: "!!!"

The dangerous aura that came towards them made Tang He and the others, who were about to argue, take a big step back suddenly. Disbelief and fear appeared on all five faces at the same time.

how come…

Why does Senior Rang Chen have such an attitude towards Yan Zhiqiao?

Jiang Ciyuan looked at Rang Chen, who was domineering and protective, with complicated eyes, and then his gaze fell on Yan Zhiqiao.

He had just told Yan Zhiqiao this morning that if she didn't want to talk about her background, he wouldn't ask.

But at this moment, a strong curiosity surfaced again.

What is Qiao Qiao’s identity?

Why can Senior Chen protect me so unconditionally?

He endured it and pursed his thin lips, unconsciously using some strength to hold Yan Zhiqiao's hand.

Yan Zhiqiao didn't care about Jiang Ciyuan's strangeness, and a soft and touching smile suddenly appeared on that holy little face.

"It is said that a man who knows the times is a hero. If I were you, I would not come here today to humiliate myself."

Rang Chen is a senior, not only of noble status but also of high cultivation, so everyone is naturally afraid of him.

But facing Yan Zhiqiao, who was hiding his cultivation, Tang He and others did not have a good attitude.

Junior Sister Li, who was protected by Tang He at the back, was the first to attack, with a look of frustration.

"You cruel and vicious woman, the three of us brothers and sisters were just playing a little joke on you, but I didn't expect you to want to kill us!"

Senior Brothers Yu and He seemed to have reached the point where they could no longer bear it and followed suit.

"That's right. I've never seen such a petty person in my life!"

"You from the Lingxiao Sect are indeed a bunch of ruthless people who are only seeking fame and reputation!"

In a flash, a sharp arrow that seemed to be able to break the wind shot out from Yan Zhiqiao's hand, grazed Tang He's left ear at an extremely dangerous distance, and then forcefully penetrated into the tree trunk behind.

"Boom-"

The unexpected change plunged the forest into a dead silence.

Except for Rang Chen and Yan Zhiqiao, everyone's breathing seemed to stop for two seconds.

until……

"Ah—blood!"

Qing Yuan, who had been silent, glanced at Tang He's ear, which was bleeding profusely, and immediately came back to his senses from the shock brought by the arrow.

She screamed, then quickly supported Tang He's shoulders and took out a handkerchief to help him stop the bleeding.

"Elder brother, are you okay?"

Yan Zhiqiao had put away his smile and looked coldly at Tang He, who seemed to be frightened and speechless, with his hand still maintaining the archery posture.

"I should have settled accounts with the three culprits, but your connivance and distortion of right and wrong are even more disgusting, so this arrow is justified for you to be hit."

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