Zeng Shuheng’s expression froze; he hadn’t anticipated his opponent’s decisiveness!

His divine sense swept over the storage bag, finding its contents nearly identical to what had been described.

The value of the spirit herbs alone was around 250,000 spirit stones, yet they were now being offered for just 200,000.

A glint of cunning flashed in Zeng Shuheng’s eyes as he sneered, “Ye Tianying! I demanded a million spirit stones, not this pile of junk.”

With that, he tossed everything back to Ye Tianying.

Realization dawned on Ye Tianying; the other party was determined to have Ye Qing’er become his son’s concubine.

Clang!

Ye Tianying drew his sword swiftly, fearlessly confronting the two Golden Elixir cultivators, “You really don’t know when to accept a favor!”

Zeng Shuheng and the old man beside him drew their swords as well, their terrifying pressure enveloping the surroundings.

“Heh, why not gracefully descend the steps I’ve given you?”

“A marriage alliance between our families would be beneficial for both.”

Ye Tianying’s expression darkened as he coldly asked, “Are you looking to start a fight?”

Simultaneously, Ye Tianying rapidly transmitted his voice to Ye Feng and Li Guanqi.

“Protect Qing’er! I fear they’re about to strike!”

Swoosh, swoosh!

Li Guanqi and another had just moved when the old man beside Zeng Shuheng instantly transformed into a streak of light, soaring towards the villa!

Ye Tianying was about to intercept when Zeng Shuheng blocked his path.

Zeng Shuheng, with a cold expression, slashed with his sword.

“You really don’t know when to accept a favor!”

Watching the streak of light heading towards the villa, Ye Tianying bellowed, “Zeng Shuheng! Dare to touch my daughter, and I’ll spend my entire fortune to hire an Elemental Infant Realm expert to annihilate your entire family!”

Clang, clang, clang!

Clang! Boom!

Sword light flickered chaotically as the two exchanged dozens of blows before abruptly separating.

Zeng Shuheng smirked coldly, “Trying to scare me?”

Behind him, Ye Feng engaged in sword flight, channeling primordial energy through his fingers and casting several seal talismans!

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

The talismans turned into streaks of golden light, flying towards the old man.

But the old man merely sneered, his sword slicing through the golden light with ease.

Boom, boom, boom!

Explosions sounded one after another as the three quickly approached the front courtyard.

Su Xi stood protectively in front of Ye Qing’er, her eyes filled with fear.

Seeing this, Li Guanqi’s primordial energy roared within him as he leapt from his sword, briefly flying through the air.

His right hand gripped the sword hilt tightly, thunderous primordial energy covering the blade as he twisted his waist and hurled it with force!

The sword shot out like a spear!

Swoosh!

The sound of tearing air followed as the sword targeted the old man’s throat!

Simultaneously, heavy dark clouds began to gather above Qiongtai Villa.

Li Guanqi shouted, “Spirit Spell! Thunder Spear!”

Boom!

The old man’s eyes narrowed slightly, praising, “Nice move!”

A precise thrust collided with the side of Li Guanqi’s sword, deflecting it as a streak of light towards the ground.

Thud!

The sword shattered a pavilion as a bolt of lightning from the sky struck down at the old man!

But in the next moment…

The old man’s figure instantly appeared behind Ye Feng, noting the clothing on Ye Feng and Li Guanqi.

The old man withdrew his sword and kicked out fiercely.

Bang!

Ye Feng was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing into the earth.

Li Guanqi’s hair stood on end as he spun around to strike behind him!

But as he turned, a massive force slammed into his back, sending him crashing through a rooftop and into the ground, creating a deep crater.

Li Guanqi, his shoulder dislocated, pulled out a jade slip and said gravely, “Master, if you don’t come now, I’m going to be beaten to death!”

The old man had already entered the front courtyard, reaching for Ye Qing’er!

Boom!

Suddenly, a dark fissure appeared in the sky!

The clear blue was torn from within, revealing a gaping hole a yard wide!

Boom!

An immense pressure descended, smashing the old man’s flying figure into the ground!

Zeng Shuheng was similarly affected; still fighting Ye Tianying and bearing several sword wounds.

But when the fissure appeared, he was instantly struck by a palm imprint and fell from the sky!

Several figures slowly emerged from the sky’s rift.

Leading them was Li Nanting, with Tu Kui, who had just emerged from seclusion, by his side.

Elemental Infant Realm mighty cultivators!

Their terrifying pressure stunned the void as Tu Kui, with a stern face, demanded, “Who dares to bully my disciple?”

Li Guanqi pushed his dislocated shoulder back into place.

He moved to Ye Feng’s side and helped him up; the boy had broken two ribs but was otherwise fine.

Li Guanqi whispered, “I’ve decided to find you a powerful backer without asking; don’t blame me, alright?”

Ye Feng frowned, “You want the Peak Master to take me as a disciple? Isn’t that a bit…”

Li Guanqi, supporting him, brought Su Xi and Ye Qing’er inside, explaining, “Given the current situation, the Zeng family clearly wants your sister to marry into their family.”

“We don’t even know which sect they’re from, so we can only have Elder Tu take you as a disciple to use his influence to break the situation!”

“Besides, you’re quite talented, possessing a Royal-Grade Spirit Root and awakening the Seventh-Grade Sword Ruins.”

“Elder Tu taking you as a disciple is a win-win.”

Li Nanting appeared beside Li Guanqi and asked softly, “Are you alright?”

Li Guanqi replied quietly, “Master, I’m fine.”

“But about Elder Tu… is he willing?”

Li Nanting smiled slightly, looking at Ye Feng and said softly, “Willing? Guess why he broke his seclusion and traveled through space to get here.”

Above in the sky.

Ye Tianying, his spirit shaken, looked towards Tu Kui and quickly bowed, “Ye family head Ye Tianying, greets the seniors.”

Tu Kui nodded slightly, then asked softly, “What happened?”

Ye Tianying quickly recounted everything to Tu Kui, his own spirit trembling.

He knew that Ye Feng had joined the Great Xia Sword Sect but never imagined that the sect had an Elemental Infant Realm expert who would personally come to their aid!

Tu Kui’s hand hovered over the area below, and a golden palm imprint suddenly descended, lifting Zeng Shuheng into the air.

Zeng Shuheng trembled like a leaf, his face deathly pale.

His neck gripped, his face turned red, his eyes filled with terror.

He never imagined that the Ye family would have the support of an Elemental Infant Realm expert!

Tu Kui pointed with his left hand, and the contract jade pendant flew into his grasp.

At that moment, Meng Linhai recognized Zeng Shuheng and whispered something to him.

Tu Kui sneered and crushed the jade pendant in his hand.

“Who would have thought it was the Great Xia Sword Sect’s medicinal supplier?”

“Very well.”

Tu Kui’s eyes were as sharp as blades, his voice icy as he declared, “From today on, the Great Xia Sword Sect will sever all medicinal trade with the Zeng family!”

“All future needs will be handled by the Ye family.”

“And furthermore…”

“I may not kill you today, but if the Ye family encounters any trouble in the future, I will hold the Zeng family accountable!”

“For every Ye family member that dies, I will slay a hundred of the Zeng family in return, understand?”

Zeng Shuheng, gasping for air, nodded hastily.

Bang!

Tu Kui struck Zeng Shuheng’s pubic region, shattering his Golden Elixir!

“Spurt!”

Zeng Shuheng’s eyes nearly popped out as blood sprayed from his mouth, his life force rapidly fading.

Tu Kui casually tossed him aside, his formidable power smashing a small hill.

He said coldly, “Get lost!”

Their current disheveled state contrasted sharply with their earlier arrogance.

Ye Tianying was deeply moved, his fists clenched white in his sleeves, softly leading the seniors, “Esteemed seniors, please come and rest at the villa.”

Tu Kui smiled slightly, “Of course, we must visit. After all, I’ve come to take a disciple, and I hope the Ye family head will agree.”

“Ha ha ha ha, it would be Feng’er’s honor to be your disciple.”

With the situation resolved, Qiongtai Villa hosted a grand ceremony for taking a disciple.

Ye Feng successfully became Tu Kui’s closed-door disciple!