Acquaintance

Perhaps due to the recent bloody battle within the city, Xu Yi had no desire to linger in Li city for long.

After leaving the tavern, the two of them headed straight for the Teleportation Formation within the city.

With one more teleportation, they would arrive within the borders of Yang province.

Xu Yi was preoccupied with thoughts of rare mythical beasts, oblivious to the subtle surveillance that surrounded them after leaving the tavern.

Suddenly, Lu Zaiye came to a halt, squinting his eyes as he peered into the shadows of the street.

His piercing gaze made the person lurking in the darkness immediately realize their exposure, prompting them to hastily retreat using their secret techniques.

Xu Yi took a few steps before realizing that Lu Zaiye hadn’t caught up with her.

She turned around and inquired, “What’s the matter?”

“We are being followed,” Lu Zaiye revealed his discovery without concealing anything.

Xu Yi’s eyelids twitched.

How could they be targeted so suddenly upon their arrival in Li city?

She quickly deduced, “It must be members of the Zhentian Alliance.”

Her tone was resolute.

Besides the Zhentian Alliance, she couldn’t think of anyone else who would pay attention to them.

Master Qiu’s narrow-mindedness was beyond belief, resorting to the influence of the Zhentian Alliance.

Truly shameless.

Xu Yi regretted not being more ruthless in her previous actions.

If she had known that he would make a fuss over such a trivial matter, she would have rather beaten them half to death.

“For now, they shouldn’t dare to make a move within Li city. Let’s go to the Teleportation Formation and assess the situation,” Xu Yi quickly made up her mind.

To be honest, she didn’t feel the slightest bit of fear at the moment, only finding it laughable.

Setting aside the protective treasures within her storage ring, just based on her and Lu Zaiye’s strength, it wouldn’t be easy for ordinary cultivators to take them down.

Moreover, they had the support of the Xuanji Sect as their backing.

No matter how strong the Zhentian Alliance was, they couldn’t compare to the Xuanji Sect.

Xu Yi wasn’t afraid of them at all.

Therefore, upon learning that members of the Zhentian Alliance wanted to deal with her, Xu Yi not only felt no fear but even a sense of excitement.

She raised her chin and led Lu Zaiye straight towards the Teleportation Formation.

Lu Zaiye followed behind Xu Yi, nodding approvingly.

The young ancestral master truly possessed the demeanor of the Xuanji Sect.

This was excellent.

At the Teleportation Formation, dozens of arrays were dim and lifeless.

The newly appointed city lord was still in the midst of the handover process within the city lord’s manor, and there hadn’t been time to activate the closed Teleportation Formations.

This also conveniently provided an opportunity for the people from the Zhentian Alliance.

Several figures were swiftly shifting between the various Teleportation Formations, applying array patterns, causing a bewildering sight.

“Hurry, they will be here soon,” an cultivator outside the Teleportation Formation anxiously urged after receiving a message on his voice transmission disc.

The cultivators applying the array patterns all displayed a trace of annoyance in their eyes.

They were prominent array cultivators in Li city and ordinary cultivators would have to be extremely deferential just to see them and pay their respect.

Yet here they felt shameful to engage in these behind-the-scenes activities, being supervised by others.

It was simply a complete lack of dignity.

However, when they thought of the person represented by the speaker, no matter how much they resented it, they could only swallow their pride.

After half an incense stick’s worth of time, they finally ceased their actions and nodded to the person.

Without even checking, the person waved his hand, leading them to retreat.

Shortly after their departure, Xu Yi and Lu Zaiye appeared at the Teleportation Formation.

Upon arriving, Xu Yi didn’t linger and headed straight for the Teleportation Formation.

Although there were no guards, each Teleportation Formation was inscribed with its destination.

Xu Yi quickly found the city they were to go next.

Yu city, Yang Province.

“Be cautious, the Teleportation Formation may have issues,” warned Lu Zaiye, standing beside Xu Yi.

Xu Yi nodded, as she had suspected the same.

If the members of the Zhentian Alliance were planning to make a move against them, it was highly likely they would tamper with the Teleportation Formation.

However…

At first glance, the array pattern appeared inactive, yet its texture was clear, lines flowing smoothly, and every connection seemed naturally formed.

There was not a single flaw.

Impossible.

Xu Yi couldn’t believe that the people from the Zhentian Alliance would do nothing and let them leave.

There must be something wrong!

Using her divine sense, Xu Yi deduced along the array pattern, gradually immersing her consciousness within it.

Lu Zaiye wasn’t skilled in array techniques, didn’t bother and instead dispersed his divine sense to be prepared for any changes.

Suddenly, he focused his gaze in the direction from which they came, and four figures slowly appeared within his perception.

They were the members of the Beast Taming Sect they encountered at the tavern.

Could it be that they were also heading to the Teleportation Formation leading to Yu City?

Indeed, the four individuals directly approached the spot where he stood.

Lu Zaiye formed a barrier with a flick of his finger to protect Xu Yi.

In the next moment, The person who seemed the most composed among the four spoke, “Esteemed fellow cultivator, our four senior siblings need to use the Teleportation Formation to Yu City. We hope you and your companion can accommodate us.”

province Cheng assumed that after his words, the two individuals on the other side would willingly step aside.

However, they straightforwardly refused, “No.”

The gentle smile on province Cheng’s face froze.

One of his companions raised an eyebrow and spoke impolitely, “Hey, you’re quite rude. Our senior brother kindly negotiated with you, and how do you respond?”

“Junior Brother Lin,” province Cheng intervened, stopping the person from speaking further.

He wore a smile on his face once again, “Fellow cultivator, my junior brother is hot-tempered. I hope you won’t mind.”

Junior Brother Lin grumbled in dissatisfaction but didn’t dare to retort.

province Cheng believed that his actions this time would be enough to move the indifferent cultivator.

However, to his surprise, the other party simply nodded in response to his words, without moving an inch.

The smile on province Cheng’s face gradually faded.

Suddenly, Yin Li spoke up, “Is there an issue with the Teleportation Formation?”

province Cheng and the others were taken aback, then they saw the person on the other side nod once again.

They looked at Yin Li in astonishment and asked, “How did Senior Sister know?”

Yin Li gestured towards Xu Yi with a lift of her chin, “Isn’t it obvious?”

Yin Li had noticed these two individuals back at the tavern.

At that time, there were only two tables occupied in the entire tavern, so she paid special attention and guessed that these two were disciples from a sect going out for training.

After leaving the tavern, they unexpectedly encountered each other again, which seemed like fate.

Yin Li revealed a faint smile.

Only now did province Cheng and the others notice that Xu Yi had remained motionless all this time.

Her eyes were closed, but her fingers trembled slightly, as if engaged in complex calculations.

“Fellow cultivator, is your companion a formation cultivator?” province Cheng asked.

If this person was worried about disturbing the array cultivator, hence the coldness, it would be understandable.

However, Lu Zaiye shook his head this time, “No.”

The Ancestral Master had said she wasn’t a formation cultivator.

province Cheng felt an unnamed anger surging through his body, veins pulsating on his forehead.

What does this person mean?

Is he playing with me?

Just as province Cheng was struggling to control his temper, Xu Yi finally opened her eyes, a deep black radiance flashing.

“Lu Zaiye, I’ve found the problem… Who are these people?” Xu Yi’s joyful smile vanished in an instant, replaced by a guarded expression.

Something was amiss with the atmosphere.