When ordinary people first hear the name "Shadow Cult," they often feel that it doesn't seem like they're doing anything legitimate.

However, the name "Shadow Cult" is derived from the shadows of countless heroes. Perhaps the members of the Shadow Cult learn martial arts simply to emulate them, or perhaps they are simply drawn to martial arts out of a desire for self-defense.

They have always followed in the footsteps of chivalrous people. To others, they may just be imitators or shadows of others, but since they have chosen this path, they will not regret it.

Even now, the Shadow Cult is still accepting ordinary disciples. However, some of those ordinary disciples who initially joined the Shadow Cult have become elders, some have become elites, and some have died while upholding justice.

The Shadow Cult never keeps its martial arts secrets, and there are no inner or outer disciples. Once you join the Shadow Cult, you become a member. To stand out, you must rely on your own efforts; besides having exceptional martial arts skills, you also need to do meaningful work.

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They indeed split into two teams, and Wan Ge sat quietly to the side listening to their plans. Although Shi Lan and Shi Xingyi were leading their respective teams, in fact, most of the opinions and decisions were made by seniors with a reputation in the martial arts world.

However, Xingyi happened to know that these seniors were almost all people under the leadership of the martial arts alliance.

He just listened silently. Although he was the one who ultimately made the decision, weren't all the suggestions made by the leader of the martial arts alliance?

They used light-footed skills to travel, so their journey was faster.

In just one day, they had covered half the distance.

Considering that this matter couldn't be rushed, they each found an inn to rest in the afternoon.

In the end, only Shi Xingyi, his subordinates, and Wan Ge were left without finding an inn to stay in. After saying goodbye to a senior, Shi Xingyi left with Wan Ge.

Wan Ge gently tugged at his sleeve: "Brother, I'm so tired, can you carry me on your back?"

Just as Xue Li was about to speak, Xue Lan covered his mouth.

My brother is really reckless! He still wants to get involved even at a time like this.

Xue Li stared wide-eyed innocently, not understanding why her brother was covering her mouth.

Shi Xingyi listened to what the woman beside him said. She blushed slightly and replied with an "okay," then squatted down slightly.

Wan Ge simply lay down on his back and let him carry her.

It's unclear whether the other person was genuinely light or Shi Xingyi, having practiced martial arts for many years, didn't feel much discomfort carrying a girl on his back and didn't experience any significant impact.

But when her breath fell on her neck, her neck and ear tips turned red.

"Brother, are you shy?" Wan Ge noticed the change in the other person and put away her smile.

Shi Xingyi coughed lightly but did not answer. He carried him silently until they arrived at a rather luxurious-looking villa.

Where is this place?

Shi Xingyi replied softly, "This is one of Linjing Pavilion's properties; it's just a villa we own in Qincheng."

Wan Ge finally understood why the other party had let others stay at the inn first, leaving only the few of them in the end. Goodness, they were secretly hoarding food, weren't they?

Perhaps Shi Xingyi had notified them in advance, because when they entered the door, the servants had already prepared a table full of dishes and tidied up the room.

only…

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It was nighttime, and Shi Xingyi had just finished bathing and was about to get dressed when suddenly a pair of hands wrapped around him from behind.