Outside Yangzhou, Yuwen Huaji finally woke up after everyone's best efforts to save him.

The first person he saw when he woke up was his son, Yuwen Chengdu; the second was his brother, Yuwen Wudi; the third was the leader of the Hai Sha Gang; and the fourth was Yang Xuyan.

That's right, Yang Xuyan failed to catch Fu Junzhuo and turned back to chase after two thugs.

The thugs had disappeared, but a bunch of people from the Yuwen Clan and the Hai Sha Gang were huddled by the roadside.

"What's going on? Has General Yuwen encountered a formidable enemy?" Yang Xuyan asked.

Yuwen Huaji was badly injured and unable to speak easily; his face showed nothing but anger and humiliation.

To be injured by a mere brat is utterly shameful; I have no face to face the family elders, and it would disgrace the reputation of the Ice Profound Force.

Yuwen Wudi, with his well-developed limbs, had no such concerns and spoke his mind without hesitation.

"My elder brother was injured by a young man next to Shi Qingxuan, and that young man stole the Longevity Manual."

"Is that the amorous young master Hou Xibai?"

Yang Xuyan believed that Hou Xibai was cunning and had hidden weapons hidden under his iron fan.

Even though Yuwen Huaji was highly skilled in martial arts, it was understandable that he would be injured by a hidden arrow due to a momentary lapse in judgment.

Moreover, Hou Xibai, like himself, coveted the secret of immortality.

Yuwen Wudi corrected, "It's not the Amorous Young Master. We know the Amorous Young Master. He's a young man who works for Shi Qingxuan. I'm not very bright, so I can't remember his name."

Yang Xuyan immediately understood and remembered that there was another man besides Hou Xibai beside Shi Qingxuan.

Lin Bufan, Lin Bufan, didn't you come to Yangzhou with Shi Qingxuan to kill the Heavenly Lord? Why are you getting involved in this mess to compete for the Longevity Scripture?

You want the Immortal Seal Scroll, and you also want the Longevity Manual, right?

You want everything, but has no one told you that greed is a recipe for disaster?

Those who repeatedly oppose me and block my path will suffer a terrible death.

Yang Xuyan, his face grim, jumped onto his horse, inquired about the possible whereabouts of Shi Qingxuan and the others, and led the disciples of Butian Pavilion toward Cihang Jingzhai.

The Yuwen clan members dared not delay, as saving Yuwen Huaji was of utmost importance, and they quickly carried Yuwen Huaji back to their old stronghold in Jiangdu.

A few days later, in Jiangdu, at the Yuwen family residence.

The news of Yuwen Huaji being injured spread throughout the Yuwen clan and reached the ears of the patriarch, who was furious.

The patriarch was both the clan leader and Yuwen Huaji's uncle.

Not only is he of a senior generation, but he is also older than his generation, already ninety years old.

He usually secluded himself to practice his skills and stayed out of worldly affairs.

Because he had complete confidence in Yuwen Huaji's abilities, Yuwen Huaji managed things outside the family, and he only occasionally meddled in family affairs.

But today, he actually heard that Yuwen Huaji had been beaten up?

How could that be? Yuwen Huaji's martial arts skills are even more powerful than the eight great masters of the Demonic Sect.

"Huaji, who injured you? Your uncle will avenge you."

Ancestor Yuwen rushed over, checking on Yuwen Huaji's injuries while asking questions with concern and anger.

Yuwen Huaji lay on the bed, unable to get up, and said weakly, "His name seems to be Lin Bufan. The scouts reported that he is heading to Cihang Jingzhai. This person has extremely deep internal strength. I was unable to withstand even one palm strike from him."

Ancestor Yuwen hurriedly asked, "How high is his cultivation level?"

"Peak of the Earth Realm".

"Peak of the Earth Realm?"

Ancestor Yuwen was incredulous, "You are also at the peak of the Earth Realm, yet you couldn't withstand a single palm strike from him?"

Yuwen Huaji had nothing to say and could only apologize: "I have disgraced the Yuwen clan and the Bingxuan Force."

"No need to apologize. You've only reached the seventh level of Ice Profound Strength, so it's normal that your skills aren't as good as others. Don't worry, your uncle will avenge you."

The patriarch Yuwen was extremely protective of his own, so he immediately summoned several experts from his family to go to Cihang Jingzhai with him to settle accounts with Lin Bufan.

A few days later, before Ancestor Yuwen arrived at Cihang Jingzhai, Lin Bufan, Shi Qingxuan, and Hou Xibai arrived first.

The gates of Cihang Jingzhai are currently unguarded.

This was exactly what Shi Qingxuan wanted.

She came here last time to bury the Immortal Seal Scroll secretly, without daring to let the people of Cihang Jingzhai know.

Although her mother was Bi Xiuxin, a former disciple of Cihang Jingzhai, her father was Shi Zhixuan.

Good and evil cannot coexist.

Fan Qinghui hates Shi Zhixuan, and she will not allow Shi Qingxuan to act suspiciously in Cihang Jingzhai.

"Young Master Lin, this way."

Shi Qingxuan pulled Lin Bufan to the burial site of the Undying Seal Scroll and began digging.

While digging, he said, "I've marked this spot. The Immortal Seal Scroll is hidden here in a very secret place."

After digging for a while, when they reached a depth of about two and a half feet, they finally unearthed a piece of cloth—a fragment of the Immortal Seal Technique.

Shi Qingxuan happily took out the Undying Seal Scroll and handed it to Lin Bufan, saying, "Young Master Lin, I found it. Here you go."

Lin Bufan took the Undying Seal Scroll, saw that Shi Qingxuan's forehead was covered in sweat, and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's no trouble at all, we're even now."

"Yes, we're even."

Lin Bufan raised his hand and gently wiped the sweat from Shi Qingxuan's forehead.

Shi Qingxuan stood still, letting him wipe her face, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, displaying the demeanor of a young woman.

She was very happy.

But gradually, she became unhappy again.

Lin Bufan helped her get revenge, and she paid Lin Bufan as a reward.

From now on, the two will have no further connection. She will return to her secluded cottage in the woods, and Lin Bufan will go his own way.

Why do I feel a little lost and reluctant to let go of something that should be taken for granted?

Could it be that I've fallen for Young Master Lin?

Would Young Master Lin like me?

Shi Qingxuan looked up at Lin Bufan, suddenly wanting to know the answer, and asked, "Young Master Lin, do you think I'm pretty?"

Without a second thought, Lin Bufan replied, "Of course it looks good."

"That……"

"Cough cough."

Hou Xibai interrupted, "I'm still here. You can say whatever mushy things you want later. Don't disturb Fan Qinghui."

As they were talking, someone from Cihang Jingzhai flew down the mountain.

Fortunately, it wasn't the stubborn Fan Qinghui, but a beautiful fairy.

The fairy wore a yellow dress, with half of her face covered by a veil, revealing her stunningly beautiful face.

As it flew down, its body moved gracefully and its beautiful silhouette was clearly defined.

She is charming, she is captivating, and she possesses a delicate, ethereal beauty.

She is stunning, and it's impossible to look away.

At this moment, Hou Xibai was completely captivated by her and couldn't help but walk closer and call out, "Miss Shi Feixuan, it's been a long time."

The person who arrived was none other than Shi Feixuan.

Shi Feixuan knew Hou Xibai and Shi Qingxuan, but she didn't know Lin Bufan.

Seeing that Lin Bufan was holding something that had clearly just been dug out of the ground.

Could it be that they are stealing treasures from Cihang Jingzhai?

She immediately shouted, "Where did this thief come from, daring to steal from my Cihang Jingzhai?"