Senior brothers, please stop abusing me. I'm going to change my ways to be merciless.

Seeing Fan Li's vigilant look, the golden tiger immediately became alert and put on a ferocious expression.

Fan Li glanced at every passerby, including the street vendors, but found nothing unusual.

Fan Li looked away suspiciously.

Who is helping her behind the scenes?

Fan Li searched his mind but to no avail, so he gave up.

Well, it’s not a bad thing after all.

Next, Fan Li took Jinsihu to the black market. The ultimate goal of this trip was to buy a feather pass.

The black market is far away from the market town, in a very secluded place near the outskirts of the city.

Fan Li followed the rules of the black market and put on a black robe and covered his face with a veil before entering.

As soon as he entered the black market, the golden tiger became nervous and kept his eyes on his surroundings.

The black market is different from the bustling market. There is a gloomy and indifferent atmosphere here. No one is hawking or chatting. The monks walking on the road, including those setting up stalls, are all in black robes, dangerous and mysterious.

Fan Li shuttled among many black-robed men, looking for the pass to the Lingyu Secret Realm.

She remembered that in her previous life, Ouyang Jin was worried about Song Xixi going out for training, and was afraid that his three senior brothers would not be able to protect the little sister, so he secretly went to the black market to buy feathers.

Fan Li thought it would be difficult to find, but he didn't expect that feathers could be found everywhere in the black market, and at very low prices.

Fan Li got it successfully, but a sense of uneasiness suddenly emerged in his heart.

In the past, passes were also sold on the black market before the secret realm was opened, but not only were the quantities extremely small, but the prices were also extremely expensive. This time it was different.

The pass is as cheap as cabbage at a street stall. You can buy it for ten medium-grade spirit stones, which is incredibly cheap.

Lingyu Mountain is the territory of the Beast Taming Sect. The opening of the secret realm this time also means that the Beast Taming Sect has opened its doors to the outside world, welcoming all cultivators to explore the secret realm, so there is no limit on the number of people as in the past.

There is no limit on the number of people, but the treasures are limited.

Isn't it abnormal that the Beast Taming Sect didn't keep the secret realm they discovered hidden away to allow their own people to reap the benefits, but instead allowed outsiders to scramble for it?

Thinking of the countless monks who died and were injured in the secret realm in his previous life, Fan Li felt more and more that something fishy was going on.

A bold guess emerged in my mind.

Could it be that the Beast Taming Sect is deliberately luring people to their deaths?

Fan Li carefully examined the feather pass in her hand, frowning in thought, but did not notice that someone was watching her from above.

The weather is unpredictable. It may be sunny one moment and the next the mountain wind may blow dark clouds from afar.

The sky was a dull, cold, leaden gray.

The wind blew the fallen leaves into a spiral in the air, and a bony hand reached out from the window, looking even paler and deader than the sky.

The yellow fallen leaves brushed against his palm, slowly drifted down, and gently landed on Fan Li's shoulder.

The man lazily placed his hand on the windowsill, his fingertips slightly powdered. After a while, the strong wind blew in and he started coughing, and he curled up his fingers.

He coughed endlessly, which scared the servants next to him and they quickly closed the window.

There was a slight bang, and Fan Li subconsciously looked up.

Before the other window was about to close, Fan Li caught a glimpse of that stunningly handsome face.

Fan Li was slightly stunned.

She knew this man.

Mei Nianzhi.

Strange, why is he here?

Mei Nianzhi was Su Muqing's best friend, a gifted formation master and weapon refiner. Unfortunately, his talent was envied by fate and he died of illness at a young age, which is a pity.

Because Mei Nianzhi was plagued by illness and never left the house all year round, Fan Li saw him only a few times. His impression of this man was only that he was frail, lukewarm, thrifty with words, a little eccentric... Oh, and very rich!

Apart from that, Fan Li couldn't even say that he knew him well. The few conversations they had had were very brief and ordinary, and Fan Li couldn't even remember what he had said to him.

Mei Nianzhi died too early and did not leave any deep impression on Fan Li.

This person is a close friend of Su Muqing, and based on this fact alone, Fan Li doesn't want to have any more contact with him.

Fan Li did not pay too much attention to Mei Nianzhi who suddenly appeared. He quickly left the black market with the golden tiger and rushed towards the sect.

After Fan Li left, Qian Youwei appeared here.

Qian Youwei straightened his clothes and walked towards the teahouse where Mei Nianzhi was with a respectful look.

......

The day of departure soon arrived.

Two huge spirit boats were parked outside the square of the sect's main hall, with flags fluttering in the wind, looking majestic and awe-inspiring.

The disciples who were ready to set off were already waiting in the square. Those who were unable to participate in the training heard that the eldest brother from Xuanji Peak would also be coming, and they all ran over to watch.

The scene was very lively.

When the people from Xuanji Peak arrived, the crowd's eyes flocked to them.

None of the disciples of Xuanji Peak are ugly. Each of them has his or her own characteristics and is very pleasing to the eye.

Su Muqing is a gentleman who is dignified, gentle as jade, and the strongest among his peers. He is the well-deserved eldest brother in the eyes of the disciples of Tianji Sect. No matter where he goes, he is highly respected and the focus of attention.

The fourth brother, Han Shouyu, has broad shoulders and a strong body, a handsome appearance, and short hair. Although he is a physical cultivator, he does not give people the impression of a rough and uncouth man.

The strong muscles exude charming masculine charm, and are powerful, resolute and very manly.

The fifth brother, Lin Zichen, is a dashing and charming man who has been around many women. He is the most popular among the female disciples. He has many sachets and purses hanging around his waist, and he changes one every day without repeating it.

A pair of slightly upturned peach blossom eyes seemed to be electrified, and a casual glance would make people blush and their hearts beat faster, and they dared not look directly at him.

Although Song Xixi is only of average appearance, she has fair skin, unique temperament, a slight smile on her lips, and is very approachable, which makes people like her even more.

Because she was the only female disciple, she walked in the middle, with Su Muqing and Lin Zichen next to her, and Han Shouyu behind her, as if she was surrounded by a crowd.

Everyone's attention quickly focused on Song Xixi.

Gu Xingyuan and Shen Rong also came to see them off, and repeatedly reminded them to protect their junior sister.

The men from Xuanji Peak all gathered around Song Xixi, looking concerned and caring.

The female disciples couldn't help but sigh that Song Xixi was lucky. Her senior brothers were all outstanding among their peers, and many other women couldn't get close to them, but she could receive their considerate care.

How enviable!

Everyone seemed to have forgotten Fan Li's existence.

At this time, people from Lingxiao Peak also arrived.

Ye Wushuang had her black hair tied up high, holding a sword and walking in front, striding with big strides and a dashing posture.

A few thin braids seem to reveal an unruly and rebellious meaning.

Several male disciples walked behind her. They were obviously taller than her, but their aura was much inferior to hers.

Ye Wushuang stood in front of another spirit boat, raised his eyes and looked over there with an extremely disgusted look.

A cold scoff.

"If you don't know, you might think it's a wedding for your daughter."

Immortal cultivators have excellent hearing. Shen Rong heard Ye Wushuang's ridicule and shot him a cold look.

Others are afraid of Shen Rong, but Ye Wushuang is not. He looks at him calmly.

When Shen Rong heard that Ye Wushuang had punched Song Xixi, he wanted to take this opportunity to stand up for Song Xixi and immediately pulled out a talisman from his sleeve.

Song Xixi held his hand.

Shen Rong raised his eyes and looked at her.

Song Xixi shook her head at him and said softly, "Third Brother, I don't blame Senior Sister Ye, and I'm no longer in pain. Please don't let me damage the harmony between Xuanji Peak and Lingxiao Peak."

Shen Rong's brows knitted into a "川" shape, and he said distressedly, "She hurt you first, and that's already ruined the relationship. You don't have to worry about that. Brother will definitely help you vent your anger today!"

Gu Xingyuan also said: "Third Brother, I support you. This Ye Wushuang has always targeted Xiao Qi, and now he is targeting Junior Sister. It's really despicable!"

Gu Xingyuan mentioned Fan Li out of the blue, and Su Muqing beside him was stunned for a moment, suddenly realizing a problem.

Yes, Ye Wushuang and Fan Li had always been at odds with each other. They had been fighting since they were young. Every time Fan Li came back with a bruised face, it must have been because he had fought with Ye Wushuang outside.

They knew it in their hearts, but never thought of standing up for her.

Third Junior Brother would never be as incredibly angry as he was today, insisting on holding Ye Wushuang hostage.

When the junior sister first came, the most common thing they said to Fan Li was that they would treat her as before and would not neglect or mistreat her because of her arrival.

But they broke their promise.

No wonder Fan Li distanced himself from them.

Su Muqing's head started to hurt again, and a look of pain flashed across his face.

No one noticed Su Muqing's abnormality.

Shen Rong was holding the talisman in his hand and was about to go over to cause trouble for Ye Wushuang when he heard the eldest brother let out an unhappy chuckle.

"Stop!"