"This might be a bit late to tell you now, but I still wanted to inform you." With a strange expression on his face, Jiu looked at Xiao Ruo and Long Feiyun. He could clearly see the anger in their eyes and understood why they reacted this way upon seeing him. If it weren't for the four of them sending Yi Tian and the others away from Earth, the three of them would have met long ago.

For Jiu's words, Xiao Ruo and Long Feiyun seemed utterly unresponsive, their eyes nearly spitting fire as they stared at Jiu. An icy aura emanated from them, as if they were just waiting for the right moment to knock Jiu to the ground.

"Are you two even listening to me?" Jiu felt a chill under their gaze and had to stop and look at them. He didn't want to be inexplicably attacked in the middle of his talk.

"No." Xiao Ruo answered Jiu's question very honestly, and his eyes already glimmered as though he was about to make a move.

"So, you don't want to know about Yi Tian's news?" Jiu had to abandon his previous plan and said this. He knew that if he didn't bring up Yi Tian, these two might just tear him apart.

Indeed, Yi Tian was a very effective life-saving charm. As soon as Jiu mentioned Yi Tian's name, Xiao Ruo and Long Feiyun's expressions changed instantly, their eyes filled with intense anticipation waiting for Jiu to reveal news about Yi Tian.

"What about Yi Tian?"

"He came back." Jiu originally wanted to say more, but after organizing his thoughts, this was all he could say.

The news of Yi Tian's return was undoubtedly good news, but also bad because Yi Tian hadn't returned here. Otherwise, Jiu wouldn't have gone out of his way to inform them. Since that was the case, Yi Tian must be somewhere else. Even using their toes, Xiao Ruo and Long Feiyun knew where Yi Tian would be now.

"Did he go to the Alliance?" Xiao Ruo's expression changed. He had heard enough about the situation recently. If Yi Tian went to the Alliance at this time, it meant grave danger. If any trouble arose, he might even lose his life there. Given that some basic personnel had already been recalled from the Alliance, it's challenging to gather internal intel now.

"How could he go to the Alliance alone?" Long Feiyun was the second to speak. He couldn't fathom where Yi Tian found the courage to venture into the Alliance alone.

"He's not alone." Jiu smiled faintly, his grin annoyingly cheeky, "He has some formidable companions with him." Another meaningful smile arose, but he didn't offer any further explanation.

"Which city in the Alliance is he in now?" Xiao Ruo was practical. Since they knew Yi Tian was back, it was time to find him. This time, Yi Tian probably wouldn't hide from them like before, especially after someone like Jiu delivered this news.

"He's likely on his way to the remaining border regions." Jiu assessed Yi Tian's group's situation. He didn't know Yi Tian had truly ventured into an Alliance city alone and had taken Yi Yun, who was under the Alliance's control. He assumed that Yi Tian and his group were acting collectively. Judging by El and the others' recent movements, they were heading toward the remaining border zones.

Hearing this news, Xiao Ruo and Long Feiyun laughed out loud simultaneously. They hadn't expected to receive news about Yi Tian so effortlessly this time, along with precise whereabouts. Reassured that Yi Tian wasn't alone, as they had always worried about his safety, they felt slightly more at ease knowing he had skilled companions with him. However, after receiving such information, they immediately ceased their laughter, swiftly leaving the room to pack their things.

It wasn't until their figures disappeared from the room that Xiao Ruo's voice echoed.

"You owe us a favor now." Even at this moment, he couldn't help but get the upper hand.

Jiu couldn't help but smile wryly when he heard this. If he hadn't brought news of Yi Tian, based on the previous situation, Xiao Ruo and Long Feiyun might have genuinely beaten him up. Although he wasn't afraid of the two, knowing that they couldn't hit him, the feeling of being targeted by them was undesirable, extremely undesirable.

"Finally got those two troublesome kids sorted." Exhaling a breath, Jiu wiped off nonexistent sweat, then turned to look at the child and others standing behind him with cheeky grins.

"What do you think of those two youngsters?"

"They have character, I like them." The child replied eagerly. Just from watching the interaction between Xiao Ruo, Long Feiyun, and their leader, he was all smiles, naturally appreciating those two youngsters.

"Not trained to be fools, that's good." White Wolf remarked calmly, with no change in expression. However, from his tone, it was clear he also liked Xiao Ruo and Long Feiyun, "Much more interesting than that Yi Tian kid." He didn't forget to add this at the end.

"Nothing strange?" Jiu looked at the child and White Wolf with interest, as if wanting them to point out some issues.

"Strange? Of course." White Wolf grinned, then casually sat in a chair, resting his feet on the table lazily, "Are they still themselves?" His words were vague but seemed to suggest something.

"I disagree with that." The child seemed displeased and hastily interjected, "There's nothing wrong with Xiao Ruo. That kid Long Feiyun is not that simple."

"I thought you hadn't noticed." Jiu smiled faintly, "But it seems their concern for Yi Tian is genuine, let's keep watching. Lazy Cat, do you have any opinions?"

Lazy Cat, who had been dozing in the corner since entering the room, finally woke up with a sleepy grunt when Jiu called him. He closed his eyes again, but just when the three thought he fell asleep again, a lazy voice came from him.

"Both have had their memories altered, but Xiao Ruo resisted those changes, remaining unaffected. Long Feiyun, though, that's harder to say." Lazy Cat mumbled with closed eyes, letting out a slight snore, "Looks like the Five Elders couldn't hold back, finally making a move here."

"Couldn't hold back? Seems they have a death wish." White Wolf said coldly, a faint light flashing in his eyes, clearly having no good impression of the Five Elders.

"You want to kill them? Don't forget, we're a notch below them in power." Lazy Cat reminded White Wolf not to forget his strength.

"A bunch of madmen attempting to become gods, even if I don't act, they'll get their comeuppance." White Wolf was disinclined to discuss this with Lazy Cat, but he truly disliked the Five Elders.

"Whether they want to become gods or kings, if they dare make any moves, we'll ruin their plans. Don't assume we're easily bullied." Jiu said casually, turning to Lazy Cat, "Report the situation here to those old guys. After sleeping for so long, it's time for them to wake up and move around a bit."

"Understood, understood."

"Child, follow Xiao Ruo and Long Feiyun, don't let them cause any trouble. Also, if anything happens to Yi Tian, report back immediately. We'll stay here for a few days." Stretching lazily, Jiu also yawned, as if about to fall asleep.

The child had already disappeared in a flash. Having him stay in one place quietly was impossible, so to prevent any chaos caused by the child, Jiu gave him the task of following them. Anyway, getting rid of this bothersome fellow was the best.

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