"Not at all, not at all. This is just what I should do as a doctor, everyone, don't be too polite. Have a seat, and we can start the gathering." Xiao Yifei made a gesture of respect to those present.

The captain of the Long Hand Clan led his team back to their seats, and the other participants also settled into their places. Finally, it was Qing Hong who spoke first: "Brother Xiao Yifei, your invitation to us this time might not be just as simple as a gathering, right? If there's something, just say it. We owe you a debt, and we will not refuse to repay it."

"Yes, yes, Brother Xiao Yifei, just say the word and we'll go through fire and water for you, no questions asked." The crowd chimed in one after another.

But Xiao Yifei shook his head: "Truly no, I, Xiao Yifei, invited everyone over today with a very simple purpose, just a gathering. If I really had something to request, I would tell you without hesitation, but today I truly don't."

"Alright, since it's rare for us to gather outside the battlefield, let's skip the pointless talk. Here, I toast you all." Zhang Po took down the wine jug from his waist and indicated to everyone, taking a hearty swig.

Zhang Po's toast immediately enlivened the atmosphere among the crowd. Everyone started to raise the drinks they brought, toasting Xiao Yifei and the others, then toasting the nearby comrades in battle, and soon enough, the party was in full swing with drinks flowing and merriment in the air.

As the glasses clinked and the drinks flowed, everyone quickly became familiar with each other. Before they knew it, it was evening and the sky had fully darkened. The party had reached its peak, and many teams sent their young, beautiful women to dance warmly inside the room.

After three rounds of drinks, it was already very late, the temperature within the volcanic range gradually dropped, and the sounds of insects chirping softly could be heard outside, but the effect Xiao Yifei wanted hadn't appeared. He knew the Xiao Family people would definitely come to find him tonight, but how they would visit, Xiao Yifei couldn't say.

Finally, amidst the cheerful laughter, Xiao Yifei sensed something unusual, as several strong auras approached from outside.

Some present were also powerful individuals, and they too sensed the presence of these auras. The owners of these auras seemed to be showing themselves deliberately as if waiting for others to notice them.

"They've arrived," Xiao Yifei thought to himself.

Chang Wei and Zhang Po stood up, faces full of alertness.

"Is it the Xiao Family?" Qing Hong asked doubtfully.

"It should be them. Why are they coming at this time?" The captain of the Long Hand Clan felt uneasy.

"The Xiao Family caused trouble for us during the day, and now they're coming at night?" The captains of the various teams stood up, warily watching the door.

At this moment, Xiao Yifei spoke slowly: "Everyone, although I don't know the purpose of the Xiao Family's visit, with so many of us here, are we going to be overwhelmed by the aura of the Xiao Family?"

"That's right, since they are here, we should deal with whatever comes our way." Zhang Po roughly understood Xiao Yifei's intentions. It seemed the latter had invited so many people to sit here just to create momentum when the Xiao Family visited tonight. However, the mindset of the contestants was clearly not what Xiao Yifei expected, so Zhang Po's task was to encourage everyone.

Chang Wei naturally understood Xiao Yifei's ideas, and followed up on Zhang Po's words to incite: "Everyone, the Xiao Family has always been indifferent towards us injured contestants, never bothering to treat us. If it weren't for Xiao Yifei, the losses would have been severe. The Xiao Family's arrival is aggressive, likely intending harm to Xiao Yifei. Surely, you all do not wish to see us being oppressed by the Xiao Family?"

All the contestants, motivated and having drunk a lot, became enthusiastic. As the saying goes, "Alcohol emboldens the coward," and after Xiao Yifei and his friends' incitement, the anger in everyone's hearts was thoroughly ignited.

"Afraid of them? If they come, we'll show them! If not for that old Xiao Zhentian, we wouldn't have been harmed so terribly by those people from the Poison Manor." The captain of the Long Hand Clan spoke first.

The crowd responded in agreement: "Yes."

"The Xiao Family has done us great harm."

"Let's show them."

Xiao Zhentian and others, already near the doorway, heard the noise inside the room. The former frowned slightly and said: "The atmosphere inside isn't right, why is it so noisy? Also, judging by the aura, there are many people inside, not just Xiao Yifei and the other two."

"Who cares, we're not here to kill anyone, we're here to offer benefits. They can't possibly rebel." The elder, tricked by Zhang Po, saw his nemesis within reach and naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to show them up.

"Yes, let's put aside our pride for now and lure Xiao Yifei to the Holy Mountain. Once there, it's uncertain how he will meet his end, so why seek immediate gain?" The leading elder advised.

Xiao Zhentian nodded, waved his hand, and told his people: "Let's go, enter the room, and don't act without my command. If Xiao Yifei dares to refuse, get rid of him immediately."

A fierce group of people arrived at the door of the house where Xiao Yifei was, and Xiao Yifei and the others also led the crowd out, meeting them head-on.

"Oh, aren't these the Xiao Family seniors? Out for a stroll this late? We're having a party; care to join?" Xiao Yifei joked with the Xiao Family people.

Xiao Zhentian was also taken aback by the scene before him: nearly half of the contestants were gathered at the doorway, eyes full of hostility, ready to pounce if anything went wrong.

"I didn't expect Brother Xiao to be so cohesive, having so many contestants drinking even before the contest is over." Xiao Zhentian, a seasoned veteran, wasn't intimidated by the situation and spoke calmly.

As Xiao Zhentian spoke, the Xiao Family members behind him also positioned themselves, their cultivation level differences apparent. Several Xiao Family elders unreservedly unleashed their aura, coldly gazing at the contestants causing trouble.

Xiao Yifei and the others could feel the terrifying pressure spreading, their hearts chilled as if covered by a layer of frost, cold enough to make them shiver. This was the power of those who had surpassed the Golden Elixir Stage, truly daunting.

Despite their advantage in numbers, Xiao Yifei and his companions lost some momentum in an instant. Many were subdued under the elders' pressure, retreating back inside the house.

Now, only a few team leaders with slightly higher cultivation remained outside; the rest, a ragtag bunch, dispersed quickly.

Xiao Yifei and his friends barely resisted the elders' intimidation, let alone expecting others to hold up.

Xiao Zhentian saw this and sneered: "Brother Xiao Yifei, don't be afraid. I'm not here for trouble this time, but to invite you to visit our clan's Holy Mountain Sunburning Volcano, as you've done good deeds in saving lives. Our clan's Holy Beast, the Sunflame Qilin, is cultivating there. Whether you have any encounters with it will depend on your fortune."

Xiao Yifei was stunned upon hearing Xiao Zhentian's invitation, thinking: "Aren't you an old scoundrel here to make trouble? Why suddenly offer me a sweet candy?"

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