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"Is it really that exaggerated?" Lin Yitang asked doubtfully.

Logically speaking, the map of the central region has already marked the dangerous areas, so there's no need to find someone to guide you, right?

Seeing that she was wavering, the male cultivator quickly pressed his advantage: "Junior sister, let me tell you, the outside world is not as simple as you imagine. Those dangerous places are not marked on the map. If you go there rashly, you may encounter life-threatening danger."

As he spoke, he lowered his voice mysteriously: "A few days ago, a new disciple ignored the warnings and ended up in a dangerous place, almost losing his life."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yitang couldn't help but gasp.

Although she was confident in her abilities, this was her first time in the central region, and she was unfamiliar with the environment. If she were to encounter danger, it might be quite troublesome.

"Alright, then I'll trouble you to lead the way, senior brother," Lin Yitang replied.

Seeing that she had taken the bait, the male cultivator's lips curled into a smug smile. However, on the surface, he maintained a warm and friendly attitude: "Junior sister, don't worry, with me leading the way, I guarantee you a safe journey. By the way, my surname is Si, you can just call me Senior Brother Si. I am also in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and I still have some strength."

Lin Yitang nodded and followed Senior Brother Si's directions. She didn't notice that behind her, Senior Brother Si's smile gradually turned strange.

"Hahaha, I've tricked another new disciple!"

Senior Brother Si was secretly delighted. Having roamed the cultivation world for many years, he had long since developed a pair of discerning eyes, easily distinguishing between newly graduated disciples and seasoned veterans.

A new disciple like Lin Yitang—her new robes, new token, and the clarity in her eyes—all betrayed her identity. New disciples like her were the easiest to deceive.

He pondered whether to introduce Lin Yitang to those treacherous training teams, trick her into working for the Great Merchant Guild for free for life, or simply sell her to those high-level cultivators who needed a furnace vessel.

Especially for a young female disciple like Lin Yitang, who is both beautiful and young, the price would be incredibly high if she were sold to a high-level cultivator as a cultivation vessel. It might even be ten or a hundred times the money he earned from guiding them!

Thinking of this, a greedy glint flashed in Senior Brother Si's eyes.

While chatting and laughing with Lin Yitang, introducing the cultivation city, cultivation forces, and surrounding environment, he secretly took out his communication jade to contact his network of contacts and ask if anyone needed a new disciple.

Soon, someone contacted Senior Brother Si through the communication jade.

"Brother Si, I heard you have some good stuff over there?" The other person's voice came through the communication jade, with a lewd tone.

"Of course, this is a top-quality specimen! It looks very young, and its cultivation level is not low either. It seems to be a genius, and it will definitely fetch a good price," Senior Brother Si replied proudly.

“Not bad, not bad. I’ll offer five thousand mid-grade spirit stones. Bring the person over to me. There’s an abandoned cave about one kilometer west of the city. Just take the person there.” The other party stated the price.

"Deal!" Senior Brother Si readily agreed.

Five thousand mid-grade spirit stones—that's no small sum. It's enough for him to live a carefree life in the cultivation world for quite some time.

He cut off the communication, inwardly bursting with laughter. While continuing to introduce Lin Yitang to the famous training grounds in the vicinity, he subtly guided her towards the agreed-upon location.

Although Lin Yitang was a little puzzled as to why Senior Brother Si kept walking towards the city's outskirts, she thought that since it was her first time here, there might be places she didn't know, so she didn't think too much about it.

She followed behind her senior brother, looking around at the surroundings while secretly memorizing some iconic buildings.

Gradually, they arrived at a desolate area. There were hardly any signs of human habitation, only some low shrubs and weeds. Lin Yitang had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but before she could think about it further, Senior Brother Si suddenly stopped.

"Junior sister, this is it. This is the most famous cave dwelling around the Immortal Cultivation City. Junior sister can go in and take a look," Senior Brother Si said, pointing to a dark cave entrance ahead.

Lin Yitang looked in the direction he was pointing and saw the entrance to a cave. The cave looked abandoned for many years, and a faint smell of blood permeated the air.

"Is this where we're going?" Lin Yitang frowned, her unease growing stronger.

"Yes, this is an excellent training ground. It's full of all sorts of treasures, perfect for you new disciples to hone your skills," Senior Brother Si enthusiastically promoted.

But Lin Yitang keenly sensed a hint of ill intent flickering deep in his eyes.

"wrong!"

Lin Yitang suddenly shouted, taking a step back and looking at Senior Brother Si warily, "What is your purpose in bringing me here?"

Senior Brother Si's expression changed; he hadn't expected Lin Yitang to have seen through his deception.

He chuckled dryly, forcing himself to remain calm, and said, "Junior sister, what are you talking about? This really is a great place for training. How could I possibly lie to you?"

"Stop pretending!" Lin Yitang sneered. "Your behavior just now was suspicious from beginning to end. You kept heading out of the city, specifically choosing secluded places. Plus, there's the pervasive smell of blood here. What's there to deny? You were trying to harm me!"

"And your little tricks, don't think I didn't see them. You've been chatting with your accomplices in your communication jade the whole time, probably planning to lure me somewhere. Well, let me tell you, your goal is impossible to achieve."

To be precise, she began to suspect Si from the very first moment she saw him.

Because Lin Yitang is now very sensitive to even the slightest fluctuations in spiritual energy, when she got close to Senior Brother Si, she immediately sensed some spiritual energy that did not belong to him and was full of negative energy.

All the senior brothers I've met along the way have been cheerful and lively, so this negative energy is unlikely to be coming from him. It must be the energy of those around him. But who would associate with someone with such a dark aura?

So if it wasn't someone close to him, then it must be the spirit of the victim, or resentment!

Senior Brother Si's face turned ashen; he never expected that a new disciple would see right through him.

He gritted his teeth, knowing that things were beyond repair, and decided to throw caution to the wind: "Since you know everything, then don't blame me for being impolite! I was originally planning to sell you for a good price, but now it seems that I can only seal your cultivation and sell you as a furnace!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and a dozen fierce-looking, burly men suddenly jumped out of the cave behind him, surrounding Lin Yitang in the center.

These burly men were all robust and muscular. They exuded a fierce aura, and their cultivation levels were generally around the late stage of Qi Refining.

There were more than a dozen people surrounding Lin Yitang completely. They were armed with various weapons, including long knives, iron bars, and one of them even carried a huge bag, seemingly preparing to trap Lin Yitang.

Their aura was cold and bloodthirsty, their eyes gleaming with cruelty; clearly, this wasn't their first time committing such a heinous act. Facing Lin Yitang, this seemingly delicate female cultivator, their greed was undisguised.