Clearly, in Ai Min and Ai Jie's eyes, Song Jiansheng was not worth the risk they took—he had little to offer and was a deadly fighter.

In comparison, although Liu Yunqing's arrow was impressive, the two also noticed Liu Yunqing's weakness in close combat when hunting the crested eagle.

After discussing it, the two realized that Liu Yunqing's arrow was largely due to the Purple Spirit Bow.

It's the magic weapon that's powerful, not Liu Yunqing herself.

Someone like that, I wonder how many good things he has in his pocket!

As for saying things like "what if," isn't that just stating the obvious?

When they practice Taoist cultivation, which of them doesn't face the possibility of an emergency?

Even if resources are piled up like mountains, there's always the possibility of someone being overwhelmed by them!

Indeed, Ai Min and Ai Jie are not only siblings, but also cultivators who have undergone tribulations.

However, the two acted discreetly and never committed crimes in the same place repeatedly, so few living cultivators knew their true identities.

Moreover, their methods were different from those of ordinary cultivators.

Ordinary cultivators would choose a target, track and observe it, and then seize an opportunity to strike.

Ai Min and Ai Jie are different; both of them have always presented themselves as independent cultivators.

When you don't have a goal, just seriously go to the Loose Cultivator Alliance to get quests and team up to do them.

Once a goal is set, or a goal is set temporarily, people are invited to join the team to complete the task together.

Whether the killing and looting occurs before, during, or after the mission, it depends on the specific circumstances at the time.

Liu Yunqing's situation falls into the category of being a target chosen on short notice.

Using the giant ape was a spur-of-the-moment idea for the two, but Liu Yunqing broke the deadlock with a single arrow and established his authority.

The two had already given up, but greed got the better of them, and they couldn't let go of this fat sheep, so they decided to take the risk.

However, before they even embarked on their dangerous journey, someone had already paved the way for them.

"What a coincidence, fellow Daoist, we meet again."

Liu Yunqing agreed to fight Song Jiansheng, but private fights were not allowed in the city, and the regular martial arts arena had limited space. Since both of them had other ideas, they simply arranged to meet outside the city.

As soon as the two left the city and reached a deserted place, they were stopped by several people who suddenly appeared from the side.

Although these people had changed their clothes, it was obvious to anyone with eyes that they were disciples of a sect. Song Jiansheng frowned, about to say something, but was stopped by Liu Yunqing.

She recognized one of the people in the group as the female cultivator who had investigated her at the cave dwelling rental office.

"Is it that your Myriad Wonders Sect can't afford a dog leash?"

Upon hearing Liu Yunqing's words, the female cultivator opposite him looked completely bewildered, clearly not understanding what he meant at first glance.

Another female cultivator, who reacted more quickly, hurriedly and cautiously reminded her from behind:

"Master, Senior Sister, she called us dogs..."

"You think you're so smart!"

The bewildered female cultivator turned and glared at the female cultivator who had reminded her, then turned and stared angrily at Liu Yunqing, saying:

"You have no manners at all. We just wanted to ask you something, why are you swearing at us?"

Liu Yunqing sneered, refusing to buy it, and said directly:

"Can you ask me something? What is it? Didn't you get the answer you wanted at the rental office the other day?"

Seeing that Liu Yunqing recognized her, the female cultivator simply stopped pretending, waved to the people following behind her, and then walked towards Liu Yunqing, saying:

"Indeed, I couldn't find the answer. So, fellow Daoist, could you reveal your true form and let me see the answer?"

The word "ma" was still on her lips when the female cultivator suddenly sprang up and reached out to remove Liu Yunqing's mask.

"ah--!!!"

The next instant, a shrill scream came from the female cultivator's mouth.

The others' expressions changed, and they surrounded Liu Yunqing. They saw that the female cultivator from the Wanmiao Sect was now bleeding profusely from the hand that was trying to remove her mask, and her right hand was hanging down in an odd position.

Liu Yunqing, without anyone noticing, had already taken half a step back, her expression unreadable, and said:

"What do you all mean by this?"

"I was wondering what you meant, fellow Daoist! All I wanted was to see your face, and you've injured our senior sister so badly!"

One of the Wanmiao Sect disciples couldn't help but shout angrily upon hearing Liu Yunqing's words.

Unfortunately, Liu Yunqing was not afraid of her at all.

Liu Yunqing flicked his wrist, and a string of fireballs appeared in his palm. His voice was full of sarcasm:

"So you can investigate whomever you want, and take action against whomever you want, and people who refuse or resist should die?"

Seeing that Liu Yunqing was about to make a move, the female cultivator also began to form hand seals, showing no sign of backing down:

"Who doesn't know that my Myriad Mysteries Sect is arresting people? What's wrong with cooperating with the investigation? Are you resisting because you have a guilty conscience?"

Liu Yunqing didn't want to pay attention to this group of people, but when she heard their self-righteous words and their bizarre logic that was exactly the same as Liu Yunzhao's, her anger flared up.

"Just because your Myriad Wonders Sect arrests people, does that mean everyone else has to cooperate? Is the Sun Realm your Myriad Wonders Sect's backyard?"

"Who do you think you are? A bunch of dogs with eyes on their heads and faces bigger than their butts!"

"Cooperating with the investigation, is that right? Great!"

After saying this, Liu Yunqing, without waiting for the other party to react, sent a fireball from his palm straight toward the other party's face.

While the enemy was defending against the fireball, Liu Yunqing flipped his left hand and the Purple Spirit Bow was already in his grasp. He soared into the air, and with his right hand, he quickly drew the bowstring and fired a barrage of fire at the group.

Liu Yunqing acted without warning, giving the others no chance to speak.

By the time Liu Yunqing put away his longbow, the group of people who had been busy dodging arrows were all wounded.

Perhaps this outburst calmed Liu Yunqing's anger, for she descended from mid-air, slightly raising her chin, and addressed the group:

"I heard you're looking to capture a female cultivator in the Qi Refining stage? So, can you confirm now if I am?"

"Why are you all looking at me like that? Cooperating with the investigation, cooperating with your abilities, how can that not be considered cooperation?"

Liu Yunqing's anger subsided, and his expression even turned quite good, but the disheveled Wanmiao Sect disciple opposite him was so embarrassed that his face turned as red as a pig's liver.

Indeed, how can this not be considered a form of cooperation?

But this is just too much of a slap in the face to the Wanmiao Sect!

But they had no way to express their opinions.

What do you mean? Does that mean that all of them couldn't beat one person?

How can I explain something so shameful?

Some people then turned their attention to the female cultivator with the severed wrist.

It's all Senior Sister's fault. Even though their cultivation levels don't match and the detector can't detect anything, she still insisted on chasing after the person with the fire elemental root who was wearing a mask...

Liu Yunqing didn't care what they thought. Seeing that they remained silent for a long time, she snorted coldly and said:

"I've already investigated. Considering I'm being magnanimous today, if you provoke me again... hmph!"

After saying that, Liu Yunqing glanced at the female cultivator with the severed wrist with utter contempt, then turned and left leisurely.

However, just as Liu Yunqing turned around and took a step, the female cultivator with the severed wrist suddenly broke free from the support of the person beside her and struck Liu Yunqing in the back with her other hand in a flash.

"careful--"

"Senior Sister—"

"puff--"

Two gasps of surprise rang out simultaneously, followed by the sound of a weapon piercing flesh.

The entire scene fell silent for a moment, and everyone focused their attention on Liu Yunqing and the female cultivator with the severed wrist.

Once they could see the scene clearly, the group of female cultivators from the Myriad Wonders Sect snapped out of their daze and rushed forward with cries of surprise.

However, the female cultivator with the severed wrist had already opened her eyes. Liu Yunqing swiftly drew her spirit dagger, letting the blood splatter all over the disciples of the Myriad Wonders Sect.

"I told you before, if you mess with me again... you'll be splattered with blood on the spot."