"Master, the might of the Overlord Bow is truly terrifying," Hu Miao said as she walked beside Ye Yunfei, her tone filled with awe.
"The Tianying Clan was once a super clan that shook the heavens. The secret treasures they collected were naturally extraordinary. Common treasures were beneath their notice," Ye Yunfei replied with a light laugh.
"That's true," Hu Miao nodded.
"Master, where do we go now?" she asked.
"Let's wander around and collect more medicinal herbs. This Tianying Small World is rich in spiritual energy and has complete natural laws, fostering many rare herbs unseen in the outside world. This world will remain open for six days. Once that time is up, we will be expelled."
Following this, Ye Yunfei led Hu Miao around the Tianying Small World, harvesting spiritual herbs wherever they went. Having cultivated for a thousand years in a past life, Ye Yunfei understood deeply the importance of cultivation resources for a martial artist. Therefore, he did not let a single herb they came across slip by, collecting them all.
"Ye Yunfei, let me come out as well and help you gather the herbs," Huang Shang said, floating out of the Pill Cauldron.
"Elder Huang, your Soul Body is growing increasingly solid," Ye Yunfei remarked, glancing at him.
"I've been practicing the Ghost Cultivation Art recently. My Soul Body has already completely recovered to its peak condition," Huang Shang said excitedly.
"This is just the beginning. You will understand the wonders of the Ghost Cultivation Art in the future," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"There's a valley ahead with a strong medicinal fragrance. It should hold quite a few spiritual herbs," Huang Shang said, pointing towards a valley in front of them.
"Let's go check it out."
Ye Yunfei, accompanied by Hu Miao and Huang Shang, headed towards the small valley. However, before they even entered, they heard voices coming from inside. Clearly, someone was already there.
"Haha, what beautiful scenery this valley has! It is truly a great joy in life to enjoy it with both of my junior sisters," a loud laugh echoed.
"Senior Brother Mo, didn't you say there were several treasure-grade herbs in this valley? Where are they?" a crisp and delicate female voice rang out.
"Indeed. We only followed you here because of those treasure herbs," another young woman's voice chimed in, as melodious as a lark's song.
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but pause. These two voices sounded familiar. Could it be them? Images of two women immediately surfaced in his mind.
"Hehe, junior sisters, since things have come to this, I'll be honest. There are no treasure herbs in this valley, only some ordinary Grade Five and Six herbs. I deliberately lied to lure you both here," a man's voice said, carrying a nasty tone of triumph.
"Senior Brother Mo! What do you mean by this! What is your purpose in tricking us sisters to this secluded valley?!" The owner of the crisp voice demanded angrily.
"Senior Brother Mo, you've gone too far!" the girl with the melodious voice also shouted in anger.
"Alright, alright. Junior sisters, I have my reasons for bringing you to this secluded place. The truth is, I have long admired both of your stunning looks. However, within the sect, fearing the rules, I had to restrain myself. All these years, the restraint has been unbearable! And finally, I have this chance! I've always dreamt of getting close and intimate with the two of you, truly experiencing love and passion. Please indulge me, junior sisters! Accompany me as a temporary husband for a time! This valley is beautiful. How wonderful it would be to share love with both of you here! Hahahaha!" The man's voice burst into wild laughter.
"Mo, you have some nerve! To think you'd be so shameless and utterly depraved! Do you think me and Senior Sister Xuexi are cheap, loose women you can play with? We will certainly report your despicable conduct when we return to the sect! Humph! Do you think I didn't know about you spying on Junior Sister Fang'er and the others when they were bathing? I will report that too! I don't believe the elders will still protect a beast like you!" The girl with the melodious voice immediately furiously rebuked him.
"Xianling, let's go!" the crisp-voiced girl called out.
"Hah... Want to leave? It's too late!" The man laughed again. "I already put Double-Joy Powder in the water you just drank. Once consumed, one must engage in union between man and woman within an hour, or else your bodies will explode and you'll die. You can't escape now, junior sisters. This valley seems perfect. The sky shall be our blanket, the earth our bed, and we three shall unite here. Don't worry, I'll make sure you're very comfortable!" the man's voice said gleefully.
"Oh no! Senior Sister Xuexi, my legs have gone weak. I can't walk!" the melodious-voiced girl suddenly cried out in panic.
"I feel powerless all over!" the crisp-voiced girl also exclaimed in shock.
"Hahaha, don't look at me like that, junior sisters. I promise you'll be satisfied."
*A tearing sound of fabric ripped through the air.*
"Ah!"
The two girls screamed simultaneously.
"Hehehe, Junior sisters, your skin is so fair and tender..." the man's voice dripped with extreme satisfaction.
"Beast!" Hu Miao ground her teeth.
"Out of sight, out of mind. I'll return to the Pill Cauldron," Huang Shang said, and then vanished.
"Let's go take a look," Ye Yunfei said, leading the way into the valley.
Inside, Ye Yunfei's gaze swept across the area. On a patch of grass within the valley lay two women, their expressions panic-stricken. Both were peerless beauties around sixteen or seventeen. One had an oval face with dimpled cheeks, arched eyebrows, and eyes resembling pools of autumn water. The other was exquisite, with a slender neck, bright eyes that sparkled, carrying a refined and elegant air. At the moment, they both appeared disheveled, seeming unable to move, lying helplessly on the grass, utterly at his mercy.
A man in white robes stood beside the two beauties, wearing a smile full of ill intent.
"Who's there!" Startled by the sudden intrusion, the white-robed man jumped up abruptly, staring warily at Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao.
"Ye Yunfei! It's you!"
The two girls on the ground, upon seeing Ye Yunfei, visibly brightened and cried out together. Their expressions were like drowning people clutching at a lifesaving straw.
"We meet again, you two," Ye Yunfei smiled.
He knew these two women. They were the young women in white and red robes he had encountered by chance back in Tianteng City. Later, they also participated in the Great Qin Empire's Alchemy Competition organized by the royal family and achieved good results. However, he hadn't seen them since that competition. He never expected to meet them here.
"Kid! Who are you? You better not meddle in others' business!" the white-robed man shouted sternly at Ye Yunfei.
However, after a moment.
"Huh? Late Stage Heaven Realm? Hah! So it's just a measly ant. You gave me a scare," the white-robed man suddenly sneered hideously. He discovered Ye Yunfei's cultivation was only at the Late Stage Heaven Realm, while he himself was at the Profound Realm Late Stage!
Then, his gaze turned to Hu Miao. However, Hu Miao's true power was concealed by an illusion technique; with his strength, he couldn't see through it. But he felt that since Ye Yunfei's strength was so weak, Hu Miao couldn't be much stronger either.
"Hah! Both are ants. However, this little vixen is quite the looker. Hehehe, exactly my type. It seems my luck is good today. I get to enjoy three beauties at once," the white-robed man stared at Hu Miao's figure, scanning her up and down as he laughed madly.
"As for you, ant, I will cripple you. Then, you can watch from the sidelines," he sneered at Ye Yunfei.
Right at that moment.
Hu Miao's figure suddenly flashed, moving with extreme speed. In an instant, she appeared right in front of the white-robed man.
Then, she delivered a light palm strike, squarely hitting the man's dantian.
The white-robed man had absolutely no ability to dodge.
*Thump!*
A dull sound echoed. The man's dantian was shattered into a pulpy mess. His cultivation was utterly destroyed.
"Ahhh! You crippled me!" Only then did the white-robed man react, letting out a bloodcurdling wail of agony.