Qi Refining Level 3000, Accepting The Empress As A Disciple At The Beginning

“Then I must thank you for your kindness.” Shen Fan霜 accepted the bell.

She shook it twice, and a crisp sound echoed through the clouds.

Shen Fan霜 put away the bell, sighing involuntarily. Now, even Ye Kong was questioning her abilities.

It was truly laughable.

“Wait, don't go!” An angry voice came from behind. A large group of people pushed through the trees, rushing over.

Ye Kong turned back to see Bai Rong leading the entire Bai clan, approaching furiously, waving their hands as they came.

In an instant, the entire Silk Road was surrounded by people from Evergreen Yard, with the Bai clan glaring menacingly from behind.

They were caught in a pincer movement.

As expected, one of their worries had come true. These two factions were now on the same side.

“Where are you taking these savage beasts, Ye Kong?” Bai Rong's voice rang out as he walked forward a few steps, meeting Ye Kong's gaze with a smile.

“We accepted a task to drive away savage beasts and are now driving them to the Eastern Snail's nest, where disciples from the Primordial Academy will personally handle them,” Ye Kong replied.

“Oh? But isn't the goal to eliminate the savage beasts? You should know the simple principle of cutting weeds and eliminating the roots, right?” Bai Rong glared at Ye Kong.

“However, we have the discretion to decide on the specific tasks. Now that the task is complete, we've come here specifically. You wouldn't be wanting to share the spoils, would you? We can talk about it,” Ye Kong looked around at the surrounding people. “We are willing to divide the rewards equally, considering it as assistance from the Bai clan.”

Ye Kong took a big step back, making Bai Rong feel even more that Ye Kong was easy to manipulate. “Sharing or not is another matter. I hope you can hand these savage beasts over to me to deal with.”

These young beasts that couldn't amount to much were perfect for refining pills. Combined with Si Qin, the effectiveness would double, soaring to the sky.

“No need,” Ye Kong refused.

“So, we can't come to an agreement?” Bai Rong smiled. “Originally, considering you are a talented individual, I didn't want to be so obvious. But if you refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit, then don't blame me for being impolite.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a barrier rose around Ye Kong and the others, instantly sealing all their spiritual power.

Coincidentally, the savage beasts led by Shen Fan霜 were already standing on the Silk Road, just outside the range of the barrier.

“Go!” Ye Kong ordered.

Shen Fan霜 glanced over, then sat directly on the mother beast, and the group of savage beasts fled at the speed of light.

“Chase them!” The Evergreen Yard disciples quickly teleported.

However, even Ye Kong admired the savage beasts' extremely strong ability to escape.

“You want the savage beasts? Then go catch them yourselves,” Ye Kong said, looking at the Bai clan people mockingly.

“Hahaha, the savage beasts can't escape, and neither can you.”

Before Bai Rong could finish his words, Ye Kong grabbed Bai Rong's throat.

“Elder Bai, tell me, if I exert a little force, who will be the first to die here?” Ye Kong sneered, increasing the pressure on his hand.

Bai Rong immediately ordered, “Everyone, stop.”

Everyone looked over.

“Brother Ye Kong, please be merciful.”

The situation reversed.

“Take us to see Si Qin,” Ye Kong said.

“Alright, alright, everything can be discussed. Don't act rashly.

Someone, take them to the Tongzhi Cave.”

The Tongzhi Cave was located at the highest point of Back Chong Mountain, previously used to store spoils of war. Because the terrain was treacherous, it was gradually abandoned.

The higher they climbed, the more dangerous it became. The road gradually disappeared, and they could only use a rope to climb up.

Halfway up, Ye Kong heard a sorrowful sob, so heartbreaking that one couldn't help but want to comfort the person immediately.

Finally, Ye Kong reached the edge of the Tongzhi Cave. He looked up, and a bloody face appeared before him.

Before he could see clearly, a handful of lime-like powder was thrown at Ye Kong's face. Ye Kong cried out in pain. He quickly covered his eyes with both hands, lost his grip, and fell into the abyss.

“Ye Kong…”

The people behind him shouted.

Ye Kong's figure gradually disappeared.

Below the abyss was the Thousand Snake Gully.

Ye Kong's eyes were bleeding, and he could only hear the whistling wind in his ears.

Seeing that Ye Kong had fallen, Bai Rong immediately ordered everyone present with Ye Kong to be captured.

In an instant, those people disappeared from the ropes.

“Where are the people?” Bai Rong asked in exasperation.

“I don't know, maybe they fell,” his subordinate immediately replied.

The surroundings were quiet, and the barrier was tightly sealed. Even someone as powerful as Ye Kong could not escape.

“Go find them immediately, alive or dead. I don't believe they can get down from this Back Chong Mountain alive.” Bai Rong waved his hand, touching the bloodstains on his neck, and said fiercely.

Spring water flowed gently, gurgling in his ears. Ye Kong struggled to open his eyes, but all he saw was a white blur.

With the help of his Celestial Eye, Ye Kong saw the entire cave and the Third Elder Bai slowly approaching from the cave entrance.

“Ye Kong, your current state is truly miserable,” Third Elder Bai said as he walked in.

“Thank you for your help, Third Elder Bai,” Ye Kong looked towards Third Elder Bai's location.

“You're welcome. We are just collaborators. However, it seems that you are not of much help to me now.” Third Elder Bai looked at Ye Kong's eyes covered with thick white gauze and shook his head regretfully.

“That's not true. Our plan is still in progress,” Ye Kong stood up. “I need a precise location.”

“Alright, I hope you won't disappoint me.” Third Elder Bai handed Ye Kong a compass that could be used to contact anyone Ye Kong needed to contact.

“Zhang Tie…” Ye Kong shouted Zhang Tie's name loudly. The compass in his hand spun rapidly, rose into the air, and then quickly disappeared out of the cave.

Zhang Tie and Qi Shan were in a cave near the Chuansha River. Qi Shan gasped, “Ye Kong instructed before going up the mountain that if anything happened to him, I should immediately bring you here.”

“What happened to Ye Kong? He wouldn't really…” Su Ming was a little sad, regretting letting Ye Kong intervene in this matter.

“It's okay. With Ye Kong's abilities, he will definitely be able to turn danger into safety. He may be waiting for us somewhere now,” Zhang Tie comforted him.

At this moment, a rustling sound came from his ear. Zhang Tie looked up, and a compass circled down, landing right in his hand.

The compass showed a location.

“Let's go, we're going to find Ye Kong.” Zhang Tie took the compass, and the others walked towards the location on the compass.

As soon as they poked their heads out, they were greeted by a large group of Bai clan disciples.

“They are here!” Someone shouted.

“Run!” Zhang Tie took the compass, and the others ran into the Misty Forest.