His body, in a completely new way, is transforming towards a "Dragon Body" while maintaining his human form, with his life levels continually sublimating, becoming more and more flawless.

Therefore, Yingyue is now truly coveting Ye Qingzhou's body, longing to find her chance for transformation into a dragon from him.

Yet Ye Qingzhou is in a critical phase of cultivation, how could he possibly let her take away his precious Dragon Essence?

Don't even think about it!

But after all, she's his subordinate, even an emperor doesn't starve his soldiers.

Of course, Ye Qingzhou wouldn't let the Cyan Flood Dragon work for nothing, so he promised her: "Serve me well, and I will teach you the 'Fish-into-Dragon Transformation,' which will allow you to shed your snake form and advance to a Jiao Dragon. So stop coveting my body all the time. If you want to become stronger, cultivate diligently on your own."

Yingyue clearly desires this cultivation technique 'Fish-into-Dragon Transformation' very much, and immediately began to whine to Ye Qingzhou: "But last time you didn't let me do anything, you just beat that person to death yourself, I didn't even have a chance to show off?"

"Next time for sure."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Qingzhou felt something and turned to Yingyue: "Now, your chance has come, this time I won't intervene, try to make a good impression."

"Yes, I obey."

Hearing this, Yingyue grinned softly, once again changing her form, turning into a dark blue bracelet, wrapping around Ye Qingzhou's wrist.

And Ye Qingzhou, holding his sword, left the camp alone.

......

Cicada Sound Ancient Temple.

Amidst the dense Chinaberry trees, a golden Buddhist Temple is nestled here.

From afar, one can hear the cicadas' resounding chorus.

As one approaches, the mind is cleansed in the sound of cicadas, becoming calm and peaceful, with all troubles vanishing.

Amongst the many explored Secret Realms within Lingyun Grotto Heaven, this place is considered to be the least dangerous, and with a bit of luck, one might find a Golden Cicada Exuviae, or collect the bitter sap exuded by the Chinaberry trees.

This bitter sap can be used to concoct dozens of Spiritual Spring Beverages that are highly beneficial to the spirit, making them consistently in demand on the market and thus quite valuable.

Yuan Jingfei, along with three martial arts prodigies from Zhicheng Middle School, came here to try their luck, also wanting to avoid seeming too suspicious.

However, she didn't expect that she would still end up being tailed.

"Chairman Du..."

Faced with Du Jianping, the deputy chairman of the Linjiang Martial Arts Association, blocking her path, Yuan Jingfei was overwhelmed with anxiety, deeply unsettled at the moment.

The chairman of the Linjiang Martial Arts Association is Bai Yuanhu, but there are several deputy chairmen, one of whom is Du Jianping.

Of course, that's not the key point.

The key point is that Du Jianping is in cahoots with Songg Yanhai!

Sure enough, Du Jianping's first words struck a blow to Yuan Jingfei and her companions' spirits: "Where is Songg Xin?"

Yuan Jingfei pursed her lips without speaking.

The other three did the same; at this moment, speaking more than a word could mean death besides keeping silent.

To lie in front of a perceiving Master Level Martial Artist?

Some might have this skill, but they do not!

Du Jianping's gaze hardened, and he sneered coldly: "Not willing to talk? Seems like you want to taste my methods."

"Master Du, we really have nothing to do with this."

"Yes, yes."

"We didn't kill anyone."

The other three wanted to plead, but only Yuan Jingfei tried to talk sense with Du Jianping: "Master Du, it was actually Songg Xin who was at fault first, and we were forced to retaliate."

She had no idea that Du Jianping, along with Songg Yanhai and Songg Xin, were essentially on the same side.

After all, dissatisfaction with the martial arts prodigy program wasn't limited to Songg Yanhai alone, conflicts involving the redistribution of benefits often represent the biting and struggles among major powers.

Songg Yanhai and Du Jianping, they represent the conservative faction within the Noble Families.

To achieve their ends, they won't hesitate at anything.

At that moment, an ominous smile appeared on Du Jianping's face: "You think a few 'good-for-nothings' like you can kill Songg Xin? Tell me, who did this?"

Yuan Jingfei and the others could see now that Du Jianping was definitely up to something!

The group was loyal to each other, refusing to give in no matter what.

Just as Du Jianping was about to resort to torture, a firm voice called out from behind him.

"It was me."

"Hmm!"

Du Jianping turned abruptly and then frowned, as the figure that appeared in his sight was none other than Ye Qingzhou.

"Ye Qingzhou, was it you who killed Songg Xin?"

Du Jianping tried to maintain his calm exterior, but inside, he was greatly astonished that he, at the Master Level, could have someone sneak up on him without noticing?

Furthermore, the opposite's cultivation wasn't even at the Professional Level.

How was this accomplished!?

"Ye Qingzhou!"

Yuan Jingfei seemed to see a savior, her face showing joy followed by gloom.

In her view, what's the point of Ye Qingzhou coming alone?

Du Jianping is a Master Level Martial Artist, while they, a group of Martial Arts Apprentices not even reaching Professional Level, are worlds apart.

If conflict arises, Du Jianping could wipe them out with just a breath; they simply can't resist!

After locking the area with his Qi mechanism, Du Jianping wasn't in a hurry to act, instead leisurely looking towards Ye Qingzhou: "You, alone, dare to appear before me?"

Ye Qingzhou responded with a calm smile: "I had long suspected that there was a bigger fish behind Songg Xin; I just didn't know who. So, I left a trace of Sword Intent on Yuan Jingfei that would trigger my senses when she felt fear. Luckily, the angler never returns empty-handed; I finally caught you."

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