Ouyang Ye's words made those who were already wary of Gu Qingfeng even more apprehensive. The dozens of Hei Feng Cave members exchanged glances, opening their mouths but not daring to speak, unsure of what to say. Clearly, they were thoroughly frightened.
And this was precisely the effect Ouyang Ye wanted. She snorted coldly, secretly pleased with herself, linked arms with Han Dong, and turned to leave.
"Halt!"
More than ten Nascent Soul Daozuns from Hei Feng Cave instantly flashed forward, blocking their path. They were old foxes who had cultivated for a thousand years, the kind who stopped at no evil. Over their long years of cultivation, they had experienced all sorts of scenes, big and small, and encountered various dangers.
To say they were wary—they were indeed wary of Young Lord Chiyan, Gu Qingfeng.
However.
Wary was one thing, but they hadn't reached the point of fleeing at the mere mention of his name.
Most importantly, they knew the crystal ore in Han Dong's possession was extremely precious, practically a rare treasure. If not for this, they wouldn't be pestering her so stubbornly today, knowing full well that Han Dong was Young Lord Chiyan's dual-cultivation partner.
"Hmph!"
"It seems you all really don't want to live!" Ouyang Ye said angrily.
One of the leading elders from Hei Feng Cave sneered, "Little girl, you think you can scare this old man with just a few words? You're still too green!"
"You think I'm scaring you?" Ouyang Ye gritted her teeth and shouted, "Do you believe I'll call my brother over right now!"
"Oh? If Young Lord Chiyan is truly in the Taohua Secret Realm, then please do call him over. We've long wanted to meet this Young Lord Chiyan, Gu Qingfeng, who stirred up a bloody storm in the Four Great Regions three years ago!"
It seemed the Hei Feng Cave people didn't believe Gu Qingfeng was in the Taohua Secret Realm. Especially when they noticed the flicker of worry in Ouyang Ye's eyes, they became even more certain and laughed.
"Why haven't you called your brother over yet?"
"Could it be he's not in the Taohua Secret Realm?"
"Hehe, since you're so eager to meet my brother, then I'll grant your wish!" Ouyang Ye shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Good brother, I know you're a low-key person who doesn't like to show off. Originally... I didn't want to trouble you, but you heard it yourself. These Hei Feng Cave people keep blocking me. Of course, blocking me is one thing, but they keep blocking Elder Sister Han Dong. Whether to kill or exterminate them, you decide."
Hearing Ouyang Ye say this, the expressions of the dozen or so Daozuns from Hei Feng Cave immediately stiffened. The onlookers nearby were also astonished, because from Ouyang Ye's words, it seemed Young Lord Chiyan was not only in the Taohua Secret Realm but also nearby, possibly even among the crowd.
Everyone looked around, searching for Young Lord Chiyan's figure. Just then, a faint voice suddenly rang out.
"Ouyang Ye, little sister, before coming, I personally entrusted Han Dong to you, and you promised me you'd take good care of her. Now she's surrounded by so many people. Is this how you take care of her?"
Hmm?
The crowd followed the voice and looked over. Sure enough, among the people, they saw a man in white robes.
That white-robed man had a slender build, with black hair casually draped over his shoulders. His features couldn't be called exceptionally handsome, but they were undoubtedly refined. He stood there, arms crossed, a hint of playful amusement curling at the corner of his mouth.
"Heavens! It really is Young Lord Chiyan!"
"That's right! I saw Young Lord Chiyan in the Four Great Regions. It's him!"
"Good heavens! He really isn't dead!"
"The rumors are true. Young Lord Chiyan really isn't dead..." It seemed there were a few people from the Four Great Regions among the surrounding crowd. Now, seeing Young Lord Chiyan, each of them looked as if they had seen a ghost, their eyes filled with shock and terror, as well as incomprehension and disbelief.
"Young Lord Chiyan! It really is Young Lord Chiyan!"
Among the crowd, the elder who had earlier claimed to be from the Four Great Regions looked especially excited upon seeing Young Lord Chiyan. "Well? Do you still think Young Lord Chiyan being alive is just a rumor?"
A rumor? Now that a living, breathing Young Lord Chiyan was standing right there, who would still think it was a rumor? The answer was clear: no one!
However, for the real Gu Qingfeng, this was damn awkward. At this moment, he stared at the so-called Young Lord Chiyan, speechless.
Damn it!
He really did look like him. Not just look like—he was practically identical. At least on the surface, there was no discernible difference.
"This disguise technique is truly impeccable. Impressive! Impressive!"
Gu Qingfeng's eyes were like fiery golden pupils, naturally able to see at a glance that the other party was disguised. Although the disguise technique used was particularly sophisticated, achieved through bone shifting and misalignment, it still couldn't deceive his eyes. The only thing that made him laugh and cry was that this person impersonating him was actually... a woman.
What the hell kind of show was this?
Gu Qingfeng glanced at Ouyang Ye and thought about the little girl's behavior just now. He figured this must be some scheme she had cooked up. Aside from this girl, no one else could come up with such a lousy idea.
"Good brother, can you blame me?" Ouyang Ye was very excited. As she landed on the ground, she complained, "It's all because these Hei Feng Cave people want to snatch Elder Sister Han Dong's crystal ore."
"Hehe, is that so?" Young Lord Chiyan smiled faintly, looking at Han Dong and asking, "Are you alright?"
Han Dong shook her head slightly, indicating she was fine. Seeing her so aloof, Ouyang Ye beside her quickly winked, secretly transmitting her voice, "Elder Sister Han Dong, there are so many people here. Don't be so cold! Young Lord Chiyan is your dual-cultivation partner! And Daozun Ziyu and that woman Bi Lan are watching from the side. You can't give us away and expose the act!"
"But..."
"But what! Hurry up and go link arms with Young Lord Chiyan. At least act like a couple!"
"Alright!" Han Dong walked over and stepped forward to link arms with Young Lord Chiyan. Young Lord Chiyan clearly seemed a bit uncomfortable—more precisely, somewhat helpless, a little scared, and also nervous.
"Sister Ling, you mustn't be nervous now! Just do as we practiced! Remember, you're not Xue Ling right now. You are Young Lord Chiyan, Gu Qingfeng!"
Young Lord Chiyan secretly transmitted back, "There are so many Hei Feng Cave people... If they... if they attack later, what do we do..."
"Heavens! Sister Ling, don't be afraid. I'm certain these Hei Feng Cave people don't dare to attack. And even if they do, Aunt Xue will intervene at the critical moment! Don't worry!"
"Alright... alright!" Young Lord Chiyan seemed truly nervous. "But... but... what should I say?"
Ouyang Ye was practically on the verge of collapse. She transmitted, "Threaten them! Scare them! Just make sure we get Elder Sister Han Dong safely out of the Taohua Secret Realm!"