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"It's just wine, a jar of fine wine!" Hei Bai's eyes sparkled when he talked about the wine.

"If I could just take a sip of that wine, my life would be worthwhile!" Wuchang said with a look of intoxication.

Ye Tianchen was at a loss for words towards these two sleazy brothers. He had no clue what this so-called "wine" was about, but these two were already getting lost in their fantasies, as if they already had the jar of wine in their hands, savoring every drop. It left him speechless.

"You guys go ahead and indulge yourselves; I'd better follow the group to the accommodation arranged by the Wang family!" Ye Tianchen said irritably.

"Hey, hey, brother, don't go. Since we hit it off so well, why don't we figure out a way to get that wine together?" Hei Bai quickly grabbed Ye Tianchen and said with a smile.

"Exactly, we brothers think you're a decent guy, and that's why we thought of sharing, don't let our intentions go to waste!" Wuchang also chimed in.

Ye Tianchen glanced at the Black and White Impermanence brothers, always feeling that these two were up to no good with wicked intentions, but his curiosity about this "wine" was piqued. It seemed like they saw through his tastes and offered exactly what he desired. Nonetheless, reason prompted Ye Tianchen to think a bit before saying, "Let's discuss this later; no idea what the Wang family has in store."

"Alright, it's settled then. No matter what tricks the Wang family has, let's meet outside Linxian City at this time tomorrow!" Hei Bai spoke with a finality that didn't leave room for Ye Tianchen to voice any other opinion.

"Yes, let's seize that jar of wine together, just the three of us brothers!" Wuchang quietly shouted with excitement.

Before Ye Tianchen could react, the Black and White Impermanence brothers darted off like a wisp of smoke. It seemed like they were trying to prevent suspicion from others by maintaining a certain distance. In reality, these two didn't want Ye Tianchen to back out, making him inadvertently agree to their plan. Odd people with peculiar ideas were certainly abundant!

Dozens of Martial Arts Experts followed behind the second miss of the Wang family's Dragon Horse Imperial Carriage. As the group reached the eastern side of Linxian City, they saw a grand manor that seemed abandoned for a long time, but had just been tidied up. When Ye Tianchen and the others arrived at the gate, two Martial Artists opened the doors for them.

"Everyone, it's getting late. I won't disturb your rest any longer. I just want to say, please don't worry or get scared, and don't move around recklessly at night. Tomorrow morning, our Wang family will safely escort you out of Linxian City!" came a voice from inside the Dragon Horse Imperial Carriage, belonging to the Wang family's second miss.

After exchanging puzzled glances, everyone was compelled to enter the manor. One had to admit, the Wang family's might was impressive, as this huge manor was lavishly arranged with many rooms. Ye Tianchen, the old man with the pipe, Wudao Saint Child, and the elder from the Tripod Sect were assigned to the same courtyard, while the middle-aged man from the Xinyang family and the Black and White Impermanence brothers were in the neighboring compound. The rest were scattered throughout the manor.

Ye Tianchen, the old man with the pipe, and Wudao Saint Child sat beside the stone table in the courtyard, exchanging glances. After all, they were still under the Wang family's control, which felt unsettling. Just falling asleep like this seemed overly careless!

"What on earth is the Wang family up to?" Ye Tianchen asked, frowning.

"I don't know. It seems the Wang family isn't that simple!" the old man with the pipe remarked with a hint of worry.

"Can we really leave smoothly tomorrow morning?" Wudao Saint Child furrowed his brow and asked.

Among those invited by the Wang family, none were weaklings. They had incredible strength, yet no one dared act rashly. The Wang family's depth was unfathomable, especially with the Red Cloud Treasure Mirror held by the Wang family's second miss. Without an Emperor's Artifact or others of the same level, defeating it head-on was nearly impossible.

"It seems someone will surely make a move tonight. We can take advantage of the night to leave," whispered the old man with the pipe.

"We mustn't!" Wudao Saint Child quickly said.

"Why not?" Ye Tianchen asked, puzzled.

"There's a powerful array barrier set up here; it's not that easy to break through. Moreover, there are several elders from the Wang family guarding nearby. The chances of just a few of us breaking out successfully are low. It's only when chaos erupts, and everyone rushes out together, that we might have a chance to escape in the confusion!" Wudao Saint Child explained seriously.

Ye Tianchen was startled. He hadn't realized how sharp Wudao Saint Child's observation was. He figured out the formidable array barrier upon entering the manor, including the hidden Wang family experts around. Of course, this wasn't surprising; the Wang family had anticipated this, so they were well-prepared!

Shush!

Suddenly, above Ye Tianchen's courtyard, a figure appeared, seemingly a Martial Artist trying to escape under the cover of night.

Poof!

Barely reaching the edge of the manor, an iron halberd struck, piercing him through. He didn't even have time to scream before turning into a spray of blood.

"Such formidable power, this strike possesses at least the Martial Saint Period level of cultivation!" the old man with the pipe noted with a frown.

Shush!

Shush!

Shush!

Three more figures rushed out, heading towards the manor's perimeter. Clearly, many Martial Artists feared being secretly dealt with by the Wang family and found enduring their presence unsettling. Thus, they forcibly attempted to break out, employing Martial Arts Divine Skills.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

At the same time, three figures leaped up from the perimeter of the manor, heading toward those rushing outside, engaging in a fierce battle. It seemed that these three martial artists trying to leave were not easy to deal with; their strength was formidable.

"It seems we'll also have a chance to act; more and more people will be rushing out!" Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

"Let's wait a bit, it's not the right time yet!" Wudao Saint Child said, frowning.

Boom!

A loud explosion resounded through the manor, instantly filling the air with dust and black mist, as if powerful Martial Arts Divine Skills had been employed to obscure sight. Ye Tianchen, the pipe-smoking old man, and Wudao Saint Child rushed into the courtyard amidst the dust and black mist, and suddenly, they all vanished. Each went in a different direction, as staying here was not an option; leaving was the safest choice.

"Ah!"

"Poof!"

"Bang!"

Ye Tianchen was startled; as he plunged into the dust and black mist, he heard numerous sounds of combat, with some people being blasted into blood mist and others being slain with a single strike. It seemed not only the Wang family experts were present, but also martial artists residing in the manor attempting to kill amidst the chaos, for reasons unknown.

"Someone must be trying to silence witnesses or seize something; otherwise, such a bloody massacre wouldn't unfold!" Ye Tianchen thought in his heart.

Slash!

Suddenly, a powerful sword energy slashed toward Ye Tianchen, intending to split him in half. Ye Tianchen furrowed his brow, realizing the opponent's strength was extraordinary. He immediately punched out, shattering the sword energy.

"Hmm? Is it you?" The person standing before Ye Tianchen frowned and spoke.

"Your Tripod Sect isn't breaking out together, and you sought me out?" Ye Tianchen recognized the person before him as the Martial Saint expert who had acted against the Wang family's second young lady.

"Hmph, you're not surviving today! After killing our Tripod Sect elder and seizing the Divine Herb he possessed, our entire sect will pursue you to the ends of the earth!" the Tripod Sect Martial Saint expert said viciously.

"That old fellow was killed?"

Ye Tianchen was shocked — who killed the Tripod Sect elder? He certainly didn't take action, so who could it be? The pipe-smoking old man, Wudao Saint Child, the middle-aged man from the Xinyang family — was it any of them? Only five people knew about the Divine Medicine and Spirit Grass on the Tripod Sect elder and the Xinyang family man, and although the veiled woman knew too, she was swallowed by the Black Giant Ape and died in the Taishi family's Inheritance Small World, so she couldn't have secretly acted. Who could it be?

"Stop playing dumb; I saw your silhouette personally when you ambushed and killed our Tripod Sect elder; then you fled here. You can't escape, prepare to die!" the Tripod Sect Martial Saint expert yelled, striking toward Ye Tianchen.

Listening to this Tripod Sect Martial Saint expert, Ye Tianchen was even more startled — who would kill someone and then shift the blame onto him? It showed that this person had long harbored immense hatred toward him!

Bam!

Bam!

Bam!

At this moment, explanations were useless. Ye Tianchen swung his iron fists repeatedly, blocking the Tripod Sect Martial Saint expert while pondering who was behind the murder and the attempt to frame him.

"Didn't expect your combat strength to be this powerful; looks like you've been hiding for a long time!" the Tripod Sect Martial Saint expert shouted.

"I didn't kill your Tripod Sect elder!" Ye Tianchen replied coldly.

"Arguing is futile; you'll die wherever you go!"

The Tripod Sect Martial Saint expert shouted, merging with his Divine Blade, slashing down on Ye Tianchen with powerful, world-shattering force. Ye Tianchen brought his palms together, Martial Arts True Qi surging within them, blocking the enormous blade shadow.

Boom!

Just then, an immensely powerful punch aimed at Ye Tianchen's head; someone ambushed him from the shadows, intending to obliterate him completely...(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com), with recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)

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