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Duan Yun and the Murong brothers waited.

They had been eating sweet potatoes in the Spirit Jade Palace for two days, but they still hadn't received a summons from the Grand Elder.

They wanted to make a move, but they had to be cautious.

They had been to dangerous places before. They had thoroughly wreaked havoc in the Ghost Mountain Manor, which was feared throughout the martial world, so much so that storytellers later slandered them, saying that they were the most terrifying existence, the lingering nightmare of the surviving manor assassins.

If the Ghost Mountain Manor's buildings were tall and large, like a giant's residence, giving people a strong sense of oppression and solemnity, then the Spirit Jade Palace was obviously much more amiable.

It was either cornfields or sweet potato fields. If it weren't for the Spirit Jade Palace's magnificent construction, it could easily be mistaken for a large farm.

But this ordinariness and groundedness was just its appearance. The seemingly peaceful and tranquil sweet potato fields occasionally showed Spirit Jade Palace disciples busy in the fields, just like ordinary farmers.

In fact, this was considered a spectacle of the Spirit Jade Palace.

A group of women dressed in ethereal clothes, looking like icebergs, digging sweet potatoes in the fields—it was similar to the saying, "Even beautiful girls poop."

And if you were deceived by its superficial tranquility, thinking that the defense here was not tight, you would be wrong.

Whether it was inside the Spirit Jade Palace or in the peaceful sweet potato fields, there were actually many hidden sentries and traps.

As for what would happen when the traps were triggered, the Murong brothers could currently see only one or two.

He almost triggered one of them, and he could roughly see that the traps were connected.

If your lightness skill was not good, you would probably be shot into a hedgehog by sharp arrows, or if you were lucky enough to have good lightness skill and soared into the sky, the outcome would be that you would be caught in a net and then shot into a hedgehog, and there might even be a "braised hedgehog"环节(huánjié, link).

For experts like the Murong brothers and Duan Yun, these chain traps were not fatal, but they couldn't expose themselves yet.

Until now, they hadn't found any clues about Ning Qing and the others, so they had to maintain their identities as two playboys.

The two felt that this dragging on was not going to work, so they had already made plans.

When the Grand Elder summoned them, they would look for an opportunity to inquire about the whereabouts of Ning Qing and Zi Yu.

If necessary, they could launch an unchivalrous sneak attack, take down the Grand Elder Yang Li in one fell swoop, and then forcibly interrogate her for clues or make her release the people.

They had figured it out that the Spirit Jade Palace had distinct levels, and the higher the status, the more they knew, and the stronger their ability to solve their problems.

Ordinary small fries were really useless.

At noon this day, the red-clothed woman who had selected them in the tea garden came.

After seeing the two, the red-clothed woman no longer had the indifferent and disdainful look she had before.

Before, she had looked at the Murong brothers, who had a flirty air about them, with disgust, but now she was full of kindness.

"From now on, we are all disciples of the Grand Elder. You can call me Senior Sister Qing."

This red-clothed woman, Senior Sister Qing, knew that the two had performed meritorious service in the test and had arrived at the Spirit Jade Palace in less than half a month. If they could make the master satisfied a few more times, they might become popular figures in the Spirit Jade Palace.

It was necessary to build a good relationship at this time.

The martial world was full of treachery and killing, but it was also about social interaction.

"Two junior sisters, the master invites you."

After exchanging pleasantries for a long time, Senior Sister Qing said the real business.

Hearing this, Duan Yun and the Murong brothers were no longer sleepy.

They didn't like social interaction, they only liked saving lives and healing the wounded, and eliminating demons.

Their plan had finally taken another step closer.

Duan Yun and the Murong brothers followed behind Senior Sister Qing.

Senior Sister Qing couldn't help but introduce the Spirit Jade Palace to the two.

"Two junior sisters, you haven't been here for long, so don't run around. There are many hidden traps inside. If you go the wrong way, you may be doomed," Senior Sister Qing reminded.

The Murong brothers quickly replied, "When we came in, a senior sister reminded us. We don't even dare to go to another pit when squatting in the latrine."

Senior Sister Qing said with a smile, "Junior Sister Murong is really good at telling jokes."

If this had been in the past, the Murong brothers' words would only have been considered crude and frivolous, and even now Senior Sister Qing thought so.

It was just that she wouldn't say it out loud.

Because of the meaning of the White Tiger and the meaning of the Fairy Crane, the Murong brothers and Duan Yun had unknowingly become figures worth befriending within the Spirit Jade Palace.

Especially the Murong brothers, this time the meaning of the White Tiger had spread throughout the Spirit Jade Palace.

At this time, Senior Sister Qing couldn't help but ask, "Junior Sister Murong, is the White Tiger Maiden Diagram like this? Look, the one I got is all blurry."

As she said that, she took out a White Tiger Maiden Diagram and asked the Murong brothers for advice.

The Murong brothers looked at this somewhat abstract White Tiger Maiden Diagram and said, "Senior Sister Qing, this painting is not very similar. After I meet the elder, I will personally draw one for you."

"Then thank you, junior sister."

As she said that, Senior Sister Qing couldn't help but hold Murong brothers' arm, looking particularly kind.

Thinking of her previous ridicule of the Murong brothers when she summoned people, it was truly a case of being arrogant before and respectful afterward, which was laughable.

At this time, the Murong brothers tried to ask, "Then senior sister, if someone here makes a mistake, will they be locked up somewhere?"

Seeing the red-clothed woman looking at him, he quickly explained, "I am very honest and won't make mistakes, I just want to understand."

Senior Sister Qing said with a smile, "Don't worry, the Spirit Jade Palace has clear rewards and punishments. If someone makes a mistake, the lighter ones will be locked in the Jade Water Prison, and the heavier ones won't be so easy."

"You junior sisters won't encounter this kind of thing. You will know after a long time."

Obviously, the Spirit Jade Palace's punishments were very cruel, so much so that this Senior Sister Qing was unwilling to elaborate.

"We're here."

After walking through at least six long corridors and turning several corners, the three stopped in a spacious courtyard.

The courtyard had exotic flowers and strange stones, and a reclining pine tree lay on the clear pond, which was quite artistic.

"The master is waiting for you inside," Senior Sister Qing said.

As soon as she finished speaking, a woman's voice came from inside—"Let them in. Without my order, no one can enter this courtyard."

"Yes."

Senior Sister Qing respectfully retreated.

The Murong brothers and Duan Yun looked at each other.

"Without my order, no one can enter this courtyard." This sentence undoubtedly represented their opportunity.

If they really had to take down this Grand Elder, who considered "insulting an art," later, as long as the commotion wasn't too loud, it might not alarm others.

After all, not everyone could enter this courtyard.

The Murong brothers thought that they would soon get clues about Ning Qing and Zi Yu, and even see them, especially Ning Qing, he couldn't control himself.

Ning Qing was his everything.

These days, he seemed fine, but in fact, he had long felt like the sky was falling.

Not many people could understand his true love that he would die for.

The wooden door in front was getting closer and closer, and the Murong brothers couldn't help but feel nervous.

They came in this time as "civilians," so naturally they couldn't bring weapons. Honestly, he was still a little unaccustomed to not having the Azure Moon Saber in hand when fighting, and he lacked some confidence.

Duan Yun, the master of both swords and sabers, was also empty-handed.

But he had confidence in his eyes.

Without the electromagnetic sword field, he could also take care of the Spirit Jade Palace Master, so without swords and sabers, he could also take care of the Spirit Jade Palace's elders.

Because in addition to being a master of both swords and sabers, his fist and finger techniques were also unparalleled, not to mention the Body Piercing Sword Qi, a unique skill that could replace weapons.

The Murong brothers pushed the door open, and the two walked in.

Duan Yun closed the door by the way, and even secretly bolted it.

The house was not wide, but it was very deep. The surrounding walls were painted with black dye, so at a glance, it gave the illusion of being in a coffin.

"Come over here."

Deep in the house, there were two lamp stands, burning four rows of lights.

The lights illuminated a slightly sturdy figure from behind.

That should be the Grand Elder Yang Li.

Although she was wearing a light and gorgeous long dress, Duan Yun and the Murong brothers knew at a glance that this person was not only sturdy, but also had a big pancake face.

Yes, when you have seen too many women, you can deduce a rough idea even from a back view.

At this time, Grand Elder Yang Li turned around.

As the two had expected, she was not beautiful, and could even be said to be ordinary.

But her eyes had a gleam of light that flickered from time to time, which was not only a characteristic of deep internal strength, but also a manifestation of confidence.

Her head was wrapped in a white scarf, and it was not known where this dress came from.

Here, it could be seen that there was a painting hanging on the wall to her right.

A "White Tiger Beauty Picture."

The Murong brothers recognized it at a glance. This was the one he had painted and given to Aunt Fu.

Yang Li looked at the Murong brothers and Duan Yun and said, "In these few days, have you made any progress in your understanding?"

The Murong brothers nodded and said, "In response to the elder, yes."

"Then show me, without any reservations," Yang Li said.

The Murong brothers' faces froze, and they were already hesitating whether to make a move at this time.

In the process of practicing, suddenly unlocking the sealed dantian might catch this old woman off guard.

The Murong brothers respectfully bowed and began to display their White Tiger Intent.

He did not use his true energy, but constantly exerted the intent he had comprehended.

The candlelight flickered, but not violently.

But the atmosphere in the room changed.

Intent was originally a more mysterious realm in martial arts. There were some strange people in the martial world who only practiced one move from childhood to adulthood. This move did not have much magic, but they could use it to traverse the martial world. This was because these people only practiced one move for many years, but returned to the basics and gradually touched the level of intent.

The three moves were used by the Murong brothers in different order, and the intent they represented gradually formed.

Yang Li asked him to use his full strength without any reservations, so he did not hold back.

He knew that hiding his clumsiness would not work in front of such an expert.

Only by attracting this old woman's attention could they have a better chance to sneak attack.

The three intents gradually merged together, like the overlapping shadows of the words on the stone tablet.

"White Tiger!"

"Roar!"

A tiger's roar like a cat calling for spring sounded, and the Murong brothers struck out with a palm.

The dust in the air flowed, causing the candlelight to flicker a few times, but not violently.

But Yang Li had already widened her eyes.

This palm strike only had ordinary strength, but the intent was very sufficient.

Yang Li knew very well that this was because Duan Murong had no true energy.

If this palm was used by her, the power would definitely be extraordinary.

Although it could not be compared with her Jade Bright Palm, which she had practiced for decades, it was enough to have a promising future.

She knew very well that her Jade Bright Palm could not be broken through, but this White Tiger Intent palm technique had infinite potential.

Is this the martial arts of a Ten Absolute Warrior?

At this time, she suddenly asked, "When you practice like this, will there be some changes in your body?"

The Murong brothers said with a sincere face, "There are no changes."

In fact, he lied. Even without using true energy, he had lost hair just now.

But the hair was in his pants, who would know.

"How many times a day do you practice?" Yang Li asked.

"Between twenty and thirty times," the Murong brothers replied.

Under the candlelight, Yang Li's expression became uncertain.

The Murong brothers suddenly couldn't help but feel nervous.

Could it be that he practiced too little, making this old woman, who liked to exploit people, unhappy?

Or did she find out that he was lying?

At this time, Yang Li suddenly tore off her headscarf, revealing the top of her head.

In that instant, the Murong brothers and Duan Yun couldn't help but narrow their eyes.

The candlelight just happened to illuminate the top of Grand Elder Yang Li's head, which was a little bright.

Damn, this old woman is bald!

The hair on her periphery was still there, but the top was bald. Under the candlelight, the appearance looked quite terrifying.

This reminded Duan Yun of Qiu Qianchi, who climbed out of the valley in the previous life's TV series.

Yang Li stared at the Murong brothers and said, "Tell me in detail again, how did you practice this intent."

The Murong brothers were taken aback.

He really didn't expect that this old woman's symptoms were more terrible than his.

Is it that the hair below is gone, so it starts to fall above?

So the Murong brothers shared the cultivation process. This time, he was again unreserved.

He, Young Hero Murong, is professional in teaching skills.

After listening to the Murong brothers' words, Grand Elder Yang Li's expression became even more ugly.

She was already not good-looking, and with this hairstyle, it could be said to be terrifying. In addition to her bad complexion, it was almost like seeing a ghost for Duan Yun and the Murong brothers, who loved beauty.

For a time, the Murong brothers thought of their current beautiful demeanor, and couldn't help but feel more confident.

Yang Li slammed the headscarf on the ground and couldn't help but ask, "Why? With the same cultivation method, you don't lose hair, but I lose hair."

The Murong brothers showed a puzzled expression.

He really didn't understand.

What exactly will happen after this White Tiger technique spreads? He really has no idea now.

"Why? You two are so ugly and don't lose hair, but I am so good-looking and lose hair?" Yang Li said with a serious face.

Hearing this sentence, the hair on the backs of Duan Yun and the Murong brothers stood up.

Why is this old woman so ordinary, but she can be so confident!

We are called ugly, and you are called good-looking?

Even a blind person would not agree!

Suddenly, Yang Li looked at the Murong brothers with a demonic expression, "No, did you lie?"

"I, I didn't," the Murong brothers said with a slightly nervous expression.

At this moment, Duan Yun and he had already planned to make a move.

"Take off your pants," Yang Li said.

"Ah?"

"I told you to take off your pants!" Yang Li ordered.

The Murong brothers said, "Elder, I really don't have it."

"But, if you don't believe me, then I'll prove it to you," he said.

He clearly looked hesitant and troubled, yet he pulled down his pants with surprising swiftness, almost abruptly.

And so, his pubic hair and his bird aggressively invaded Yang Li's vision, the visual impact so intense that Yang Li's eyes widened, and she froze for a moment.

In that instant of her stunned silence, a crane's cry resounded.

Crane Divine Needle!

Launch!

This is the young hero's coordinated attack, ya!