Ye Xiruo nodded with a smile, which, combined with her yellow teeth, gave her a strangely lewd look.

"That's right, it won't kill you anyway, it's just a powerful aphrodisiac." Ye Xiruo said it casually, but to Han Lin it was like a bolt from the blue. An aphrodisiac? This guy really didn't care about the dignity of an alchemist.

Since there is no antidote for aphrodisiacs, Han Lin didn't foolishly ask again, "Hand over the antidote, and I'll spare your life."

"I advise Patriarch Han to find a girl to relieve his lust as soon as possible, instead of trying to suppress it with his internal energy, otherwise the price will be very heavy."

All the Han family members were stunned. Where did this bizarre person come from? He used all sorts of underhanded methods, always surprising everyone. Coupled with his endless magical treasures and ruthless heart, they were truly speechless for a while.

Over there, Han Yan's master and the two elders of the Han family roared in agony. The despicable and shameless man had actually poisoned them! Han Yan's master, in particular, was already filled with regret. Had he known that the Ling family possessed a monstrous talent like Ye Xiruo, he would never have been deceived by Han Yan's sweet words and risked coming to help the Han family patriarch exterminate the Ling family.

The Ling family was no mere shell; it was a den of dragons and tigers. Before arriving, they were all brimming with confidence, certain they could annihilate the Ling family effortlessly. However, their top combat forces were almost entirely wiped out by a single member of the Ling family. Ling Feng was on the verge of a breakthrough, yet they were utterly helpless. Furthermore, as the poison intensified, his bones and blood were constantly melting, and even his primordial spirit was poisoned. At this point, even abandoning his physical body and attempting to possess another's body for rebirth wouldn't be enough to save him. Almost everyone knew that primordial spirit poisoning was incurable.

Are we really going to die here? All three of them were filled with despair. Almost immediately, they made the same decision: since they couldn't survive, then the culprit—Ye Xiruo—wouldn't get away with it either. Ye Xiruo had to pay a bloody price.

At this moment, in Maple Forest City, at the City Lord's Mansion, a man leisurely sipped his fragrant tea, listening to his subordinates report on the latest battle situation between the Ling and Han families, making sure he didn't miss anything.

"The Ling family really hit the jackpot this time, while the Han family, on the other hand, suffered a terrible loss. They lost two top experts and countless sons. I wonder if Han Lin will be so angry he'll vomit blood." The city lord was in a good mood. For so many years, the Han and Ling families had been domineering in Maple Forest City, and he, the city lord, had to behave himself. What kind of logic was that? This time, the two families had finally gone to war, and it was the kind of all-out war he had hoped for. He just didn't know what the relationship was between that incredibly talented alchemist and the Ling family, and why he was protecting them so much. It could be said that he single-handedly turned the tide of the war.

He had originally planned for a bloody battle between the Han and Ling families, a "winner-takes-all" scenario where the City Lord's Mansion would reap the benefits regardless of who won. However, the appearance of Ye Xiruo changed everything. This mysterious alchemist had severely weakened the Han family, leaving them helpless. The wisest course of action now seemed to be to aid the Han family, balancing their strength, and then continue the chaotic battle. The more people died, the more advantageous it would be for the City Lord's Mansion.

However, doing so would mean offending both the Ling family and that abnormally strong alchemist, a price he couldn't afford.

Xuan Yi's confidant reiterated, "They really don't intend to make a move." After all, in his view, this was an opportunity that would come only once in a lifetime.

"Call all our people back. We're not getting involved in this anymore." Moreover, we can only befriend the Ling family from now on, not offend them.

"Yes, Lord City Lord."

"etc."

The city lord suddenly called out to Xuan Yi.

"What are your orders, City Lord?"

"Wait a minute, I seem to remember that the branch of the Pill King Hall has recently been looking for a mysterious alchemist. Do you think it might be this one from the Ling family?" The city lord seemed to be talking to himself, while Xuan Yi stood by without making any comments, as if to say, "You decide for yourself, whatever makes you happy."

"Let's go and make a trip! A sixth-grade alchemist is quite a prominent figure in our Maple Forest City. It's rare to leave a good impression on someone like that."

Well, since the city lord says he wants to leave, then naturally we should go.

A bolt of lightning as thick as a bucket descended from the sky, striking Ling Feng squarely and instantly reducing him to a pile of minced meat. Han Lin, his face flushed and his mind somewhat clouded, roared to the heavens, "Heaven has eyes! Ling Feng finally died at the last moment! Hahaha!"

The Ling family members wept bitterly, their faces filled with grief: "Patriarch, please don't!"

"This can't be true." How could the patriarch, who carries everyone's hopes, just collapse like this? No, this can't be true.

Ling Yue, already severely injured, coughed up a mouthful of blood and roared, "Father!"

Ye Xiruo picked at her ear. These people were really making a fuss over nothing. This person's aura was still clearly present. He was obviously undergoing tribulation. How could he be dead?

Sure enough, Ling Feng quickly began to absorb the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, forming a large vortex of spiritual energy centered on him, which continued to expand.

"What are you still standing there for? Spirit stones." Ye Xiruo really doubted Ling Yue's intelligence; what a terrible teammate.

"Father is still alive. That's wonderful." Ling Yue took out all the spirit stones she had and ordered all the Ling family disciples to throw them into the vortex to help the family head break through to the Mahayana stage.

Everyone knew that once Ling Feng successfully broke through, the Ling family's crisis would definitely be resolved.

Ye Xiruo observed the vortex formed by Ling Feng using her mental power and concluded that there was a 50% chance he would successfully break through. Therefore, the rest depended on Ling Feng himself; she should leave quickly. Otherwise, accidentally revealing her identity would be disastrous.

At this moment, everyone's attention was completely drawn to Ling Feng's breakthrough, temporarily ignoring Ye Xiruo's presence, which was exactly what Ye Xiruo had hoped for. She lifted her foot, activated the sword steps taught by Xiu Qiyu, and quickly disappeared from the Ling family compound.

Ling Yue stared blankly at Ye Xiruo's departing figure. Before leaving, Ye Xiruo whispered in her ear, "Don't forget our agreement—about the Ling family's share of the profits."

She would never forget it, after all, her life, and the lives of the entire Ling family, were saved by Ye Xiruo. This kindness was immeasurable, no amount of spirit stones could measure it.

Therefore, the city lord who rushed over excitedly was destined to be disappointed.