"The spirit pool you're looking for is just ahead. Can you release my sister and the others?"

Looking at the group of young people behind her, Zhan Mingyue's eyes were filled with anger as she pointed to the small hill in front of her.

When Zhan Qingyue was on her way to Zhan Qingqi and the others, she unexpectedly ran into Xia Qi and his group. If she hadn't lured them with the location of the Spirit Pool, Zhan Qingqi and Long Mu would probably be dead by now.

However, at this moment, both Zhan Qingqi and Ming Ningzhu were pale and staggering as they walked, seemingly suffering from considerable injuries. As for Long Mu, he seemed to be more seriously injured and was being carried on Zhan Qingqi's back.

Upon seeing the small hill before her, Yun Yi's eyes flashed with a smile as she said, "This small hill doesn't seem to have anything special about it. What would we do without the spirit pool? So, I'll trouble you to accompany us there. Once we arrive, I'll naturally let you go."

Beside Yunyi, Xia Qi, dressed somewhat plainly but with a sinister expression, smiled and nodded.

Looking at the eyes of these people, Zhan Qingyue naturally did not believe it. Now that the lives of Zhan Qingqi and the other two were in their hands, she had no choice but to obey their orders.

Throughout the journey, Zhan Qingyue had been searching for an opportunity to escape with the three of them, but Ji Ju and Ruan Yuan were both just as strong as her, and it would be difficult to rescue all three at the same time, so she never had a chance.

Ruan Xiaoman, swaying her alluring figure beside Xia Qi, clung to him, her eyes revealing a hint of malice as she looked at the three women in front of her, Zhan Qingyue and the others, seemingly out of jealousy for their beauty.

"I advise you not to have any other ideas, otherwise, all three of them will die!" Ruan Xiaoman said threateningly, licking her scarlet tongue.

Zhan Qingyue ignored her and led the way.

"ah!"

"What is this?!"

When they reached the mountainside, Zhan Qingyue suddenly changed her route, and then Ruan Xiaoman’s wailing screams came from behind her.

Several roots directly entangled her. If Ruan Yuan hadn't seen the danger and drawn his long sword to cut the roots, Ruan Xiaoman would have been torn apart.

"Smack!"

Ruan Xiaoman strode forward fiercely and struck Zhan Qingqi directly on the back with a palm. After staggering for a moment, Zhan Qingqi fell to the ground, and Long Mu, who was carrying her on his back, also slid to the ground.

"Sister!" Zhan Qingyue exclaimed in surprise, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

At this moment, Ruan Xiaoman directly took out a short sword and held it to Zhan Qingqi's neck. Eight true acupoints flowed around her body as she threatened Zhan Qingyue, who was trying to rush over, and said, "If you dare to play tricks, believe me, I'll kill her!"

Ming Ningzhu, who was standing nearby, helped Zhan Qingqi up from the ground with difficulty. This action aggravated her own injuries, and she couldn't help but cough up bright red blood from the corner of her mouth.

"What, you want to get beaten up too? This isn't Black Dragon City. Even if I kill you, your grandfather won't know." Ruan Xiaoman glared at Ming Ningzhu and said coldly.

Seeing Ruan Xiaoman like this, Xia Qi was also a little worried that she would kill the two women directly, which would enrage Zhan Qingyue and ruin his search for the Spirit Pool. So he said softly, "Alright, Xiaoman."

"Miss Qingyue, I hope you will cooperate. I guarantee on behalf of the Second Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty that if we find the Spirit Pool, we will definitely let you leave."

Xia Qi stopped Ruan Xiaoman's actions, and after speaking, he couldn't help but glance at Yun Yi, the meaning behind his words remaining unknown.

"That would be best!"

After giving a stern rebuke, Zhan Qingyue led the way, heading towards the top of the hill.

Xia Qi and the others did not dare to hesitate and quickly followed.

Along the way, Zhan Qingyue deliberately delayed for a considerable amount of time and took some detours, praying in her heart that Qin Xin had already left the spirit pool. She did not want to implicate Qin Xin again, as they had betrayed him once before because of the Zhan clan's affairs.

She felt guilty ever since, and always felt uncomfortable when facing Qin Xin.

While pondering, Zhan Qingyue led the group to the top of the hill. After scanning the area, she did not find Qin Xin and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He turned to Xia Qi and said, "I've brought you here. Now you should release them."

When Xia Qi and the others saw the spirit pool behind Zhan Qingyue, their eyes lit up.

"It really is a spirit pool!" Ruan Xiaoman exclaimed in surprise.

Xia Qi waved his hand, signaling Ruan Xiaoman to let the three go, and then came up behind Zhan Qingyue.

At this moment, Zhan Qingyue disregarded the preciousness of the spirit pool and prepared to leave directly with the three of them. After all, with Ruan Yuan, who was at the sixth level of the Qi Sea Realm, and Ji Ju, who was at the seventh level of the Qi Sea Realm, she could hardly defeat them with their combined strength.

Just as Zhan Qingyue and the three were about to leave, Ji Ju stepped forward, blocking their retreat. He glanced at Yun Yi, whose face was full of smiles, and said lightly, "Wait!"

"What! The second prince of the mighty Xia Dynasty, are you now going back on your word!" Zhan Qingyue immediately became wary upon seeing Ji Ju, staring at Xia Qi with a mixture of satisfaction and anger.

Unexpectedly, Xia Qi shrugged, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

Yun Yi stepped forward with a smile and said, "It was my idea to stop you, young lady. I am quite interested in you. Why don't you stay for now? If you bring other forces with you after you leave, this spirit pool will likely cause us a lot of trouble."

"I wonder how the young lady is doing?"

"mean!"

Zhan Qingyue had obviously anticipated this situation, and immediately shielded Zhan Qingqi and the other two behind her, preparing to hold them off for a while so that the three could escape.

Yun Yi chuckled and said, "Let's do it!"

Ji Ju's Purple Thunder Nebula Fan instantly materialized, carrying a stream of light as it rushed directly towards the group. This attack showed no mercy, as if he intended to kill them all on the spot.

"snort!"

Crimson Flame Ice Crystal Butterfly appeared behind Zhan Qingyue and flew directly towards the Purple Thunder Nebula Fan.

Upon impact, a ripple of true energy surged forth, directly knocking Zhan Qingqi and the other two to the ground. Zhan Qingqi took a few steps back, her eyes filled with apprehension, and the Martial Spirit Crimson Flame Ice Crystal Butterfly behind her condensed once more.

"Ruan Yuan, you go too, let's finish this quickly." Xia Qi waved his hand, signaling Ruan Yuan beside him to join the battle.

After Ruan Yuan responded, he took a step forward, and the long sword behind him rushed out and landed in his hand. A surge of powerful true energy burst forth from his body.

The sword emitted a series of buzzing sounds, seemingly mixed with a violent killing intent.

If Zhan Qingyue were facing either Ruan Yuan or Ji Ju alone, she might still have a fighting chance, but now that the two of them are working together, she will probably be defeated.

"Sister, run away! Don't worry about us!"

"Miss Qingyue, escape. After you leave this inner region, tell my grandfather that I am dead."

Longmu, lying on the ground, was speechless, but the look in his eyes as he looked at Zhan Qingyue suggested that she should escape.

"no!"

As the three figures charged at her, tears involuntarily streamed down Zhan Qingyue's face.