A few breaths later, as Chu Qinghe's mind raced, he seemed to have thought of something and asked, "Wait, that message from the Sun Moon Sect just now, wasn't it also something you had someone set up, Grandpa?"

Upon hearing this, Qu Yang's expression froze.

Although there was no response, Qu Yang's reaction alone made the meaning crystal clear.

At this point, Chu Qinghe vaguely guessed Qu Yang's purpose for tonight.

It was clear that some misunderstanding had occurred, and they were planning to lure Dongfang Bubai away and then take Qu Feiyan away.

North of the city.

At this moment, Dongfang Bubai was surrounded by true energy, and his magnificent fiery red robe fluttered even without wind as he stood with his hands behind his back.

In front of Dongfang Bubai was a corpse that had just been killed by him.

In his hand was a whistle with a unique design.

After waiting for a few moments, Sang San Niang and the other members of the Sun Moon Sect appeared in the north of the city.

When they saw Dongfang Bubai standing with his hands behind his back, Sang San Niang and the others all knelt down.

"Master!"

After glancing at Sang San Niang and the others, Dongfang Bubai coldly asked, "Sang San Niang, where are your secret sentries?"

Sang San Niang was taken aback for a moment, then quickly took out a whistle from her bosom.

The style was the same as the whistle in the palm of the corpse on the ground.

Dongfang Bubai frowned slightly as he looked at the whistle in Sang San Niang's hand.

As a first-rate power, the Sun Moon Cult naturally has its own methods for conveying messages.

Ordinary disciples often communicate simple messages using special codes.

However, after becoming an elder of the Sun Moon Cult, one will have an extra secret whistle, which can be considered a token of the elders in the Sun Moon Cult and also serves to send signals.

Normally, if there is anything to report to Dongfang Bubai, the elders of the Sun Moon Sect, such as Sang Sanniang, also use this item.

Now that Sang San Niang's secret whistle has not been lost, the origin of the secret whistle of the person on the ground is naturally quite intriguing.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Dongfang Bubai's mind, and he looked at Sang San Niang, asking, "Where is Qu Yang?"

Sang San Niang cupped her hands and said, "Reporting to the leader, Elder Qu met with the leader and his granddaughter this morning and left through the north gate at the end of the 11 o'clock hour."

"Left?"

Dongfang Bubai snorted coldly in his heart, then flicked his sleeve and disappeared from the sight of Sang San Niang and the others in a few flashes.

In the courtyard.

At this moment, Qu Yang was helped to his room by Qu Feiyan.

The grandfather and grandson were also talking inside Qu Feiyan's room.

Xiao Zhao had already cleaned up the bloodstains on the ground and was sitting obediently on the stone bench.

At this moment, accompanied by subtle fluctuations in the air, Dongfang Bubai, who had left earlier, returned to the courtyard.

Smelling the lingering stench of blood in the air and noticing the clearly cleaned floor beside the stone table, Dongfang Bubai glanced at Qu Feiyan's room and then asked, "Qu Yang?"

Chu Qinghe nodded slightly and said, "The poison has just been neutralized."

Hearing this, Dongfang Bubai knew exactly what it meant.

It was obvious that Qu Yang had lured him away before sneaking into the courtyard.

Upon realizing this, Dongfang Bubai's expression instantly darkened.

In Dongfang Bubai's mind, Qu Yang's actions had already crossed his bottom line.

Consequently, a hint of killing intent flickered in Dongfang Bubai's eyes.

However, before Dongfang Bubai could fully gather his killing intent, the killing intent in his eyes quickly subsided when he glanced at Chu Qinghe. Instead, he let out a soft hum and sat down.

Bottom lines are always a matter of people.

When you meet the wrong person, your bottom line is always your bottom line; never cross it, or you will suffer the consequences.

When you meet someone you care about, it's not impossible to lower your bottom line a little.

Although the bottom line had been lowered, Dongfang Bubai's feelings were completely reflected on his face.

After an incense stick has burned.

As Qu Feiyan's door opened, Qu Yang, who looked completely bewildered, was pushed out by Qu Feiyan.

While pushing, Qu Feiyan behind Qu Yang muttered, "Hurry up and go! If we don't leave soon, Sister Dongfang will be back, and Grandpa, you'll be in big trouble."

However, as soon as she said this, Qu Feiyan, who came out of the room, immediately saw Dongfang Bubai in the courtyard, and her face instantly froze.

At the same time, Qu Yang also noticed Dongfang Bubai, who was dressed in a red robe, in the courtyard.

Noticing Dongfang Bubai's clearly displeased and cold gaze, Qu Yang's body trembled uncontrollably, and cold sweat instantly poured out from his back.

Qu Feiyan's gaze fell on Dongfang Bubai, and a sweet smile spread across her face.

"Sister Dongfang~"

Even the last syllable was drawn out.

However, Dongfang Bubai ignored Qu Feiyan's attempt to act coy and instead focused his gaze on Qu Yang, his eyes filled with a coldness that lingered.

That gaze was like an ice blade; when Qu Yang sensed Dongfang Bubai's gaze, he felt a chill run down his spine.

A few breaths later, Dongfang Bubai grabbed a package from the stone table, stood up, and dashed outside in a flash.

At the same time, Dongfang Bubai's icy voice, devoid of any warmth, also reached Qu Yang's ears.

"come out!"

His voice was icy cold, as if devoid of any warmth, and at the same time, it was full of commands.

Seeing this, Qu Yang glanced at Qu Feiyan beside him, gritted his teeth, and used his lightness skill to chase after the direction Dongfang Bubai had left in.

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