He Yuzhu returns in Siheyuan

Chapter 718: Both sides fight with real fire

Qiu Feng stood there, his mind replaying the fierce battle on the battlefield. Blades flashed, blood splattered. He had indeed slain many demons in that chaotic battle, ruthlessly and mercilessly. However, a vague suspicion welled up in his mind: the individuals the Liu Family Patriarch was referring to were most likely the same Jiaolong clan members he had just slain. With a hint of uncertainty, he tentatively asked the Liu Family Patriarch, "Are you talking about the Jiaolong clan members I just killed?" As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere between the two of them suddenly grew tense, as if the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, poised to explode...

The face of the ancestor of the Liu family was as gloomy as the dark clouds before a storm. He stared at Qiu Feng closely, his eyes revealing anger and blame, and said coldly: "If you want to fool the other monsters, it's fine. But how dare you kill the Jiaolong clan? Don't you know how respected the Jiaolong clan is among the monsters? They are powerful and vindictive. Once they know about this, they will definitely set off a bloody storm. By then, none of us will have an easy time!" The voice of the ancestor of the Liu family was low and stern, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

Qiu Feng was also filled with rage. He had risked nearly his entire fortune on this so-called collaboration, fully expecting a positive outcome, but now all he had was such a dismal outcome. His eyes were red as he glared at the Liu Family Patriarch and shouted, "Old Ghost Liu! What has the Jiaolong Clan got to do with me? I followed your plan and painstakingly sent so many human cultivators to you, and look at the result now? Not only have we suffered heavy losses, but you're actually blaming me!" Qiu Feng was trembling with anger, his hand trembling slightly as he pointed at the Liu Family Patriarch.

The Liu Family Patriarch had never imagined that Qiu Feng would be so bold as to openly call him "Old Ghost." He was furious, and shouted, "Qiu Feng, you're courting death!" Before he could finish his words, the Liu Family Patriarch flashed and lunged at Qiu Feng like a bolt of black lightning, instantly engaging him in combat. This time, both men fought with utter fury, no longer holding back.

Demonic energy surged around the Liu Family Patriarch, shimmering with light as he unleashed a myriad of wondrous spells, the sky suddenly shimmering with change. Qiu Feng, unwilling to be outdone, channeled his spiritual energy, his sword gleaming with cold light. Each strike carried a fierce aura as he fiercely thrust towards the Liu Family Patriarch. The two exchanged fierce blows, their moves so fierce that they neglected even their domains, unleashing every ability they could see without reservation, determined to determine the outcome.

He Yuzhu had been watching the fierce battle from the sidelines, and suddenly a strange feeling welled up in his heart. He turned to look at Elder Qingyi beside him and asked in a low voice, "Elder, do you feel anything is wrong?"

Elder Qingyi was no fool. He immediately understood He Yuzhu's meaning as soon as he heard her words. He frowned slightly, a thoughtful look in his eyes as he spoke, "Sect Master, you're saying... that's definitely something. Judging from what just happened, it seems the leader of the Fierce Tiger Sect isn't actively attacking the demon race. Instead, he's been discussing something with the Liu Family Patriarch. And it seems they only took action after that discussion. There's probably something fishy going on here."

The fourth brother and the others beside them were confused after hearing what they said. They really didn't understand what the two were talking about. The fourth brother scratched his head and asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Master, what secret are you talking about? Can you tell us?"

Qingyi knew the Sect Master was giving him a chance to explain himself. He glanced at the Fourth Brother and the others and said slowly, "Look, this Sect Master of the Fierce Tiger Sect has been acting strangely from the very beginning. Normally, when humans and demons fight, they should fight each other with all their might. But he didn't kill the other demons. Instead, he huddled together with the Liu Family Patriarch, whispering as if they were discussing something. Then, they suddenly came to blows. Isn't this series of actions very strange?" After listening to Qingyi's explanation, the Fourth Brother and the others suddenly understood and nodded in agreement.

He Yuzhu frowned slightly, staring at Qingyi, and after thinking for a moment, he slowly said: "Elder Qingyi, what you said is indeed reasonable. With the powerful strength of the Menghu Sect in this world of immortal cultivation, it is impossible for them to spend such a long time and still fail to break through the formation in front of them. Therefore, I think this matter must be inextricably linked to them." He Yuzhu's eyes were sharp and wise, as if he could see through the conspiracy hidden behind it.

Qingyi nodded slightly, looked at He Yuzhu with deep eyes, and said: "Master, you mean to say..." Although Qingyi did not finish his words, the unfinished meaning had already spread in the air.

He Yuzhu instantly understood Qingyi's intention and said solemnly: "The elder is absolutely right. This is most likely a conspiracy carefully planned by the Tiger Sect. So, in my opinion, it is better for us not to get involved in it easily for the time being." He Yuzhu knew in his heart that if he rashly got involved in this dispute, he might fall into an irretrievable situation.

So, He Yuzhu stayed with the others, watching the unfolding events, as if he were watching a brilliant yet fraught drama. After all, Xiaoli had been brought out safely. He Yuzhu knew that Xiaoli was a kind-hearted demon, a rare find in this world of immortal cultivation, where the strong prey on the weak. So, he secretly decided to help them.

Meanwhile, outside the magic circle, human cultivators and members of the demon tribe were engaged in a fierce battle. Magical lights flashed, shouts and cries of killing shook the heavens, and both sides fought with all their might, seemingly striving to gain the upper hand. Qiu Feng, a prominent figure on the demon side, was secretly anxious. He knew it was not advisable to linger here for long; if he delayed too long, he feared even greater trouble would befall. So, he made a quick decision and prepared to order a retreat.

However, just as Qiu Feng was about to act, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of a young man quietly watching the fight from the side. For some reason, Qiu Feng suddenly felt something strange about the atmosphere around him, and an inexplicable unease welled up within him. He keenly sensed that something invisible to the naked eye had quietly appeared in the surrounding space, and that something seemed to be quietly influencing everything around him.

He Yuzhu also sensed this unusual aura. He turned to look at Lao Si and the others and asked in a low voice, "Do you feel anything different? It seems like something is quietly changing around here."

The fourth elder and the others were not originally from this world, and were not very sensitive to the various strange spells and formations of this world. They looked at He Yuzhu blankly, shook their heads and said, "Master, we didn't notice anything special."