A conspiracy hidden beneath the noise seems about to unfold.

The lively and adorable little disciple Xiao Qi, who was only eight or nine years old, walked in front of Rong Yue and her companion with her hair in two buns. She introduced herself as a newly accepted disciple of the Hehuan Sect's leader, who claimed that because her cultivation level was too low, she had recently been helping the Hehuan Sect by running errands and leading guests into the sect.

"Senior Brother Lu is really amazing. With his help, the formation will be completed in no time." Xiao Qi kept talking, her eyes full of admiration for Lu Qinglan.

As the leading figure among the younger generation, it's not surprising that Lu Qinglan acts this way.

What's strange is that such a large sect as the Hehuan Sect would need the help of juniors to create a simple formation.

They had only stayed in Lin'an County for three days when one day, a group of disciples from the Hehuan Sect rushed over and asked Lu Qinglan to come to their aid.

Logically speaking, someone of Lu Qinglan's prestigious family background should have been invited to the Hehuan Sect's headquarters for a proper reception, given that he was left stranded outside and only invited when the sect needed his help.

This Hehuan Gate looks utterly absurd.

"How is Senior Brother Lu?" Rong Yue asked Xiao Qi, worried about Lu Qinglan.

Lu Qinglan has been gone for days and hasn't returned. There's not even a message from her. If the Hehuan Sect hadn't sent someone to invite her, Rong Yue would have gone to her door herself.

"Senior Brother Lu is tired and resting! The sect leader was afraid that Senior Sister Rong would worry, so he sent me to bring Senior Sister Rong to his door."

"Thank you for your trouble!" Rong Yue said with a smile.

Xiao Qi grinned and said, "Senior Sister Rong, you're too kind! It's my honor to meet you. You don't know how much I admire you."

Zhang Xu couldn't help but chuckle as she watched Xiao Qi look at her idol with starlight practically streaming from her eyes.

Hearing Zhang Xu's laughter, Xiao Qi thought she didn't believe her and immediately widened her eyes: "You don't believe me? Senior Sister Rong is a rising star, her cultivation is improving rapidly, and many disciples in our sect take Senior Sister Rong as their role model!"

"Senior Sister Rong is exceptionally skilled and beautiful. Everyone says that Senior Sister Rong and Senior Brother Lu are a match made in heaven!"

"No, no, you guys talk."

Xiao Qi's gaze shifted to Zhang Xu: "Oh, right, who are you? I haven't heard the sect leader mention you?"

Is it a bit too late to only think about this now that we've come this far?

They walked along several paths, and the majestic buildings came into view. They were almost there when they finally noticed her.

“My junior sister, come with me and broaden your horizons,” Rong Yue said.

Xiaoqi lowered her head and muttered, "Never mind, it's all the same."

Rong Yue didn't hear what she said clearly. Just as she was about to ask something, she saw a group of people running towards her.

"Little Seven, you're finally back! The Sect Master is looking for you!"

Seeing the person following behind Xiao Qi, the person bowed to Rong Yue and said, "This must be Senior Sister Rong! I am Liu Wei, a disciple of the Sixth Elder. Please come with me, I will take you to the guest room."

Xiao Qi turned around and said, "Senior Sister, I'm sorry! Then please go with Senior Sister Liu!"

Rong Yue waved her hand: "It's alright, you can go out if you have something to do! I'll go check on my senior brother."

Liu Wei glanced at her, said nothing, and gestured for her to enter.

Most sects in this world are built in mountains rich in spiritual energy, and the Hehuan Sect is no exception. Although the sect is not large, it is small but complete. The Hehuan Sect is exquisite and elegant, with mountains and water. Beautiful girls carry things and move among the red walls and green tiles.

Upon seeing Liu Wei leading her group, the women glanced up briefly before lowering their heads and hurrying away.

They look very busy.

Liu Wei was not as lively as Xiao Qi and remained silent the whole way.

Zhang Xu silently felt a gaze fixed on her, but when she raised her sleeve to see what it was, she only saw Liu Wei's lowered head.

Liu Wei led them to a courtyard and said, "Please stay here for now, Senior Sister. If you need anything, just ring the bell in the courtyard."

After Liu Wei finished speaking, she was about to leave.

Rong Yue quickly grabbed her and asked, "Is Senior Brother Lu here too?"

Liu Wei bowed and said, "Please forgive me, Senior Sister. Senior Brother Lu is still helping the elders maintain the formation and is temporarily living with them."

"Okay, thank you for your trouble!"

Only after the person left did the two enter the courtyard.

Once she was sure no one was around, Rong Yue set up a barrier: "There's something wrong with this Hehuan Sect."

Zhang Xu said, "You're only just realizing this? There are problems everywhere!"

Rong Yue frowned: "No, I have to spread the news from here."

Zhang Xu pointed to the sky and asked, "Do you think we can still get out?" Rong Yue looked up and saw a transparent dome covering the sky with faint ripples. She released her divine sense and saw that there were people everywhere around her.

They were being monitored!

What exactly is the Hehuan Sect trying to do? They treat even their allies like this; I'm afraid even my senior brother isn't safe!

Zhang Xu remained calm, but she did recall the glances Liu Wei had given her on the way here.

"Who is this Liu Wei?"

Rong Yue observed her surroundings and noticed that the Hehuan Sect had surrounded them like an iron barrel. She frowned and, upon hearing Zhang Xu's voice, replied without looking up, "Sixth Elder Yin Yuli's disciple? What's wrong?"

Zhang Xu paused, "That Elder Yin?"

Rong Yue said irritably, "Dead? Wasn't he beaten to death by Yan Chenghuan?"

"You guys know that, right!"

"Rong Lin saw it with his own eyes."

"In truth, she deserved it. Although she was a righteous person, her cultivation methods were somewhat insidious. If it weren't for the protection of the Hehuan Sect, she would probably be gone long ago. She was among those who besieged Yan Xingyun back then. Everyone else was trying to stop her, but she was the only one who tried to kill him at every turn. Dying at Yan Chenghuan's hands can be considered a cycle of cause and effect."

Zhang Xu became interested: "Just how insidious is she?"

Rong Yue stretched out her slender, jade-like finger and poked her forehead: "Why are you so curious about this, you little kid?"

Zhang Xu hugged her arm and said, "I'm just curious! For the saintly heroine to say that she deserved to die, what kind of wicked person must she be!"

Rong Yue ignored the strange words in her words and said only: "This Elder Yin was a rogue cultivator when she was young. Her cultivation method was normal. However, after joining the Hehuan Sect, she started to like eating people. She then relied on this method to rapidly increase her cultivation. But considering that she only ate dead people, the Hehuan Sect tacitly approved of her practice."

Zhang Xu's heart pounded, and her face turned pale with fright: "Is it the kind of cannibal I was thinking of?"

Rong Yue nodded: "I told you not to ask, now you've scared yourself!"

Zhang Xu shuddered, goosebumps rising on her skin: "This Liu Wei is Elder Yin's disciple, could she also know that kind of technique?!"

"I don't know about that. I only learned about these secrets after I arrived at Jade Green Mountain, so I don't know the details."

"I think Liu Wei is weird, and so is Xiao Qi!"

Rong Yue looked at the canopy above the courtyard and sighed, "Let's see how things go for now. I wonder how things are going with my senior brother?"

"Shall we go out and investigate?"

Just then, Xiao Qi poked her little head in and happily rushed towards Rong Yue: "Senior Sister, I'm done with my work over there. Have you all settled in? Would you like me to take you sightseeing?"

Isn't it perfect when you're sleepy and your head hits the pillow?

The two looked at each other and nodded.