Chapter 66: Laying the Trap

Xiao Bei looked at Wang Yi’s expression and knew what he was thinking, understanding that he must believe he had gained a significant advantage, while he himself could only seethe in silence, creating a subtle psychological state.

After some thought, Xiao Bei, who had intended to take out two imperial-grade beast cores, shook his head and said, "Wang Yi, tell me, how did this 'Heavenly Spirit Flower' medicinal cocoon end up in the 'Ten Thousand Fragrances Hall'?"

"Reporting to Senior, this 'Heavenly Spirit Flower' medicinal cocoon was already here before I came to the 'Ten Thousand Fragrances Hall.' The ancient formula is also a treasure of the 'Ten Thousand Fragrances Hall'... Senior, you should know that the 'Ten Thousand Fragrances Hall' is run by the Zhou family, the imperial family of our Wu Kingdom. Therefore, this 'Heavenly Spirit Flower' is a top-grade item left by the Zhou family for the third floor of the 'Ten Thousand Fragrances Hall,' which houses the treasures..."

As soon as Wang Yi said this, he felt the martial aura from the masked black-robed figure in front of him become sharp, and he immediately stopped speaking, not daring to say another word.

"Senior, I didn't mean to..." Feeling the martial aura becoming even sharper, Wang Yi lowered his head, his voice trembling.

"I understand the meaning behind your words. Are you trying to pressure me with the Zhou family? The Zhou family, hah, Wang Yi, do you think the Zhou family has anyone who can match me? Or do you think the Zhou family is so large that they can use a war of attrition to wear me down?"

These words were full of dominance. After finishing, Xiao Bei extended his hand and directly drew the yellow paper and the porcelain bottle from the wooden box into his palm. Xiao Bei stared at the porcelain bottle and said to Wang Yi, "Since you say that the 'Heavenly Spirit Flower' medicinal cocoon can help imperial-grade martial artists, then tell me, why didn't the imperial-grade martial artists of the Zhou family use the medicinal cocoon you have now? Why, tell me!"

"Boom!"

The ancient yellow paper in Xiao Bei's hand exploded into fragments, which then turned into dust, disappearing without a trace.

On the other side, Wang Yi's body was completely enveloped by Xiao Bei's martial aura, making it impossible for him to move!

At this moment, Wang Yi's noble-grade martial artist cultivation in the innate realm was utterly useless. In front of the top imperial-grade martial artist Xiao Bei, he was nothing!

Not only could he not move, but he couldn't even self-destruct to harm both himself and his enemy!

Sweat instantly soaked through Wang Yi's white robe, leaving spots of sweat on it.

"Huff, huff..."

Xiao Bei's martial aura surged like a tide for a moment and then immediately receded. If Wang Yi hadn't felt as if an extremely long time had passed in that brief moment, he wouldn't have believed that the masked figure in front of him, whom he already thought was very powerful, was so terrifying!

When the true might of the Zhou family member pressed down on him, it was far stronger than he had imagined. Without experiencing it, he couldn't believe the gap was so large!

If the pressure from the Zhou family member was like a boat on a lake, then the pressure from this person was like a powerful ocean!

Taking a few deep breaths, Wang Yi's face showed shock as he said, "Senior, what I said is absolutely true, not a single word of lies. The effects of the 'Heavenly Spirit Flower' are clearly written on the yellow paper. As for why the Zhou family member didn't use it, I don't know."

At this moment, Wang Yi spoke very quickly, as if spitting out beans, afraid that any unclear explanation might bring about a fatal disaster.

He didn't want to die. Moreover, in his heart, he believed that this matter could be resolved with some tolerance. After all, it wasn't something like failing to step forward to protect a young lady, which would be a betrayal of the Zhou family and his conscience. This wasn't that kind of situation...

"Do you really not know?"

Xiao Bei leaned forward again, the porcelain bottle floating in the air between him and Wang Yi. "Give me a reason, and I won't kill you. Otherwise..."

The word "otherwise" made Wang Yi's face turn ashen, losing all color.

"Senior, really, the 'Heavenly Spirit Flower' has always been here in the 'Ten Thousand Fragrances Hall.' The yellow paper only appeared recently."

"Hmm, continue."

Seeing that Wang Yi had finally revealed something useful, the masked Xiao Bei smiled slightly. "Very good, you have indeed saved your life this time, but only half of it. The other half depends on what you say next."

Biting his lip, Wang Yi weighed his options, his aged face showing a hint of determination... "Senior, I only know that it was intended for an imperial-grade martial artist of the Zhou family, but I don't know why this imperial-grade martial artist never came."

After saying this, Wang Yi's face seemed even more aged.

Enough... Xiao Bei knew in his heart that this was the limit of the old man Wang Yi, who still had some conscience. If he pushed further, he might force the old man, who was already tied to the Zhou family, into a corner and cause an accident.

Withdrawing the martial aura laced with killing intent, Xiao Bei said, "Very good... you have finally confirmed for me that the 'Heavenly Spirit Flower' indeed has the effect of enhancing the strength of imperial-grade martial artists like myself."

After saying this, Xiao Bei extended his hand and threw a wooden box.

"Inside are two imperial-grade beast cores. I believe this will compensate for what I took, so you won't be too much at a loss."

Feeling that the killing intent in Xiao Bei's martial aura had disappeared, Wang Yi's face improved slightly. He took the two beast cores with a bitter expression, thinking to himself that these two imperial-grade beast cores were worth far less than one-tenth of the 'Heavenly Spirit Flower' medicinal cocoon. Was this really compensation?

"Senior, you really just... just wanted to confirm whether the 'Heavenly Spirit Flower' could enhance the strength of imperial-grade martial artists, and not... something else?"

"Something else? Do you think I was trying to confirm the internal affairs of the Zhou family?" Xiao Bei stopped in his steps at Wang Yi's hesitant, soft voice and then answered.

After that, he shook his head, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth under the mask, and walked towards the stairs.

Behind him, Wang Yi wiped the sweat from his wrinkled forehead and muttered softly, "As long as you're not from the Xiao family, as long as you're not from the Xiao family..."

Then, following closely behind Xiao Bei, Wang Yi hurriedly caught up.

"Hopefully, when you give the Zhou family a warning, you will mention all the uncertain factors, making the Zhou family people speculate back and forth. Regardless of whether they confirm whether I am an ally of the Xiao family, I believe the Zhou family will not be able to hold back... I want to make the war between the Xiao family and the Zhou family break out as soon as possible... This way, I can be completely at ease before going to the Fragrant Fragrance Academy. Otherwise, I really can't be at ease about my mother in the Xiao family, as she won't come with me..."

Feeling Wang Yi, whose aura was stable but whose steps were unsteady, following behind him, Xiao Bei thought to himself.

Xiao Bei could tell that the trap was well laid.

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End of Chapter 66