"Cooperation?" When Xu Qingfeng heard what the Fox Lotus said, he took two wary steps back, a hint of caution flashing in his eyes: "You just said you want to join forces to kill Qin An? Aren't you aware that harming colleagues is a major taboo in the Evil Extermination Bureau?"

"Major taboo?" Fox Lotus slightly parted her vermilion lips, letting out a cold laugh: "What utter nonsense! Aren't you just pretending to be a gentleman when you're not one to follow the rules yourself? To be honest, Lady Fox Girl has ordered us to lay an ambush here, just waiting for the informant to bring news of Qin An leaving the Prefecture."

Xu Qingfeng frowned and said, "Your ambush to kill Qin An has nothing to do with me, does it? I have no past grievances with Carefree Mountain. Aren't you afraid of offending my master by blocking my way?"

Fox Lotus lightly shook her delicate head and said, "It's not that we're looking for trouble with you. Who doesn't know that your master is known for being protective? But... we've waited too long."

Xu Qingfeng frowned even deeper: "What do you mean by this?"

Fox Lotus moved her long legs and came before Xu Qingfeng, lightly lifting his chin with her slender fingers, an alluring gaze flowing as she spoke seductively: "Qin An has been hiding in Xunyang Prefecture for several days. If he continues to stay put, are we going to wait here in vain? This desolate wilderness doesn't even have any prey to feast on..."

Xu Qingfeng dared not move, letting his chin be lifted, and after smelling the fragrance on Fox Lotus, he even felt a surge of irritation.

"What you mean is... you want me to be the bait to lure Qin An out?"

He detected the implication in Fox Lotus's words but was torn inside, making a difficult decision.

Fox Lotus saw the hesitation in Xu Qingfeng's eyes and suddenly smirked coldly.

A faint pink mist emanated from Fox Lotus, quickly enveloping Xu Qingfeng.

Xu Qingfeng stood dumbfounded on the spot, feeling the pink mist entering his body, causing the restlessness in his heart to amplify.

Soon after, the pink mist filled the clearing.

From the outside, it was impossible to see what was happening inside, but from time to time, moans could be heard from within the mist.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the Outer Elixir Realm Fox Girls outside revealed a trace of greed, and only then did the pink mist dissipate.

Xu Qingfeng lay disheveled on the ground, his gaze unfocused, his face empty and void.

Fox Lotus, naked, lazily draped a light gauze over herself, her tongue lightly licking her red lips: "The taste of a cultivator is truly indescribably wonderful. Today you had a merry time with me. If word got out, your teacher would surely be disgraced. Whether your position will be secure, I do not know. Do you want to test it?"

These words were like a splash of cold water. Xu Qingfeng immediately shivered, hurriedly scrambling up from the ground.

He stumbled, "Please, please don't say anything!"

He was very clear that today, being entangled with this Fox Lotus, if news of it reached his teacher's ears, his status would likely plummet.

Especially now that the General Mansion is in transition, his teacher would not waste time defending whether a disciple was wronged or not.

Fox Lotus giggled, once more lifting Xu Qingfeng's chin: "Since you're afraid, I naturally won't say anything. Let's just treat today's affair as a secret, but you must help us."

Xu Qingfeng quickly nodded, gritting his teeth: "Fine! Fine! I'll help you! Whatever you want me to do to lure Qin An out, I'll do!"

"It's simple," a crafty look flashed in Fox Lotus's eyes: "You, as a Mountain Patrol Copper General, we need to create some disturbance to draw Qin An out, like preying on villagers. If the Mountain Patrol Generals are dispatched, you need to alert us in advance, as we also do not wish to be surrounded and killed by them."

After understanding, Xu Qingfeng nodded quickly: "You go ahead with your plans; those lowly villagers are not worth saving. At the first sign of trouble, I will notify you to retreat immediately."

Fox Lotus laughed heartily, displaying a wild demeanor, embracing Xu Qingfeng intimately, and gently caressing his brow and eyes: "That's more like it."

This was her plan.

They couldn't wait too long; otherwise, the blood offerings at Carefree Mountain would be consumed by her sisters.

They intended to stir up trouble to lure Qin An out of Xunyang Prefecture, but were wary of the Evil Extermination Bureau's Mountain Patrol Generals.

With Xu Qingfeng as an insider, if the Mountain Patrol Generals come to encircle them, they can escape in advance.

Xu Qingfeng leaned against Fox Lotus's embrace, not daring to make any movement.

Fox Lotus suddenly spoke coldly: "Also, don't think about using others to get rid of me. I will personally write an account of today's events and hide it in a secret place. If I die, this letter will go straight to the Evil Extermination Bureau, and the affair between us will be revealed to the world."

Xu Qingfeng shivered: "I wouldn't dare! Never!"

Fox Lotus released her fair arm: "In that case, you may leave now."

Her plan for today was already halfway implemented, now just waiting for endless slaughter.

Xu Qingfeng did not move, instead, he scanned Fox Lotus's body with a gaze full of lust.

"Once more!"

Now, he was already on the rack.

Since that was the case, he might as well go all out and indulge once more.

Fox Lotus chuckled teasingly: "Men are truly insatiable dogs, so be it, as you wish."

As the words fell, Fox Lotus undid her gauze, and languid, enchanting sounds spread over the clearing.

The remaining ten Outer Elixir Realm Fox Girls exchanged glances and surrounded Xu Qingfeng.

The enchanting sounds intensified.

...

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, several days had passed.

Zhou Yuanfeng's small courtyard.

On the stone table sat a pot of wine and two wine cups.

Tang Zizhen slightly furrowed her brows, picked up one of the cups, and raised it to her mouth.

The fine wine flowed down her throat, but Tang Zizhen furrowed her brows even tighter as her gaze lingered on the gold medallion at Zhou Yuanfeng's waist.

Zhou Yuanfeng swirled the wine in his cup, occasionally playing with the gold medallion at his waist, seemingly relishing the moment.

Since breaking through to the Inner God Realm, Zhou Yuanfeng had quickly sought out Tang Zizhen, ascending to the rank of Jin Mansion General.

Now, the two were considered equals.

Tang Zizhen was quite surprised upon hearing the news back then.

Upon careful inquiry, she learned that it was Qin An who had helped Zhou Yuanfeng heal his injuries, which stirred complex emotions within her.

"Why do you look at me like that, Senior Sister?" Zhou Yuanfeng placed down the medallion, tilted his head back, and drank the cup of wine dry, revealing a meaningful smile: "Back then, I said Qin An's value surpassed that of the Inner God Cultivator, but you all dismissed it. You've seen his potential, but now it's too late."

Upon hearing this, Tang Zizhen snorted coldly: "I never regret my choices. Even if Qin An's potential in the Alchemy Dao is extraordinary, he still isn't fit to be the master's disciple."

Zhou Yuanfeng looked at his senior sister with great interest and pulled a document from his chest, sliding it across the table to Tang Zizhen.

"Senior Sister, after reading what's on this document, will you still persist in your thoughts?"

Tang Zizhen raised her well-shaped brows slightly and reached out her fair, unadorned hand to pick up the document.

After carefully flipping through for a moment, Tang Zizhen raised her eyes to glance at Zhou Yuanfeng, her pupils slightly contracted, and there was a fleeting astonishment in her eyes.

"Ancient battlefield relics, killing among the pseudo-gods and mystical creatures, faced with so many Outer Elixir Realm masters, was like being in a state of nonexistence? Did it even turn the tide? Is there any falsehood in this content?"

Zhou Yuanfeng said meaningfully, "Zhao Wuhuan was injured in this battle at the time, with Zhao Wuhuan testifying, naturally, there is not a shred of falsehood."

Tang Zizhen stared at the documents on the table, lost in thought.

After a long time, she finally raised her gaze and shook her head.

"Perhaps I misjudged, but the Mountain Patrol Copper General can't cause a stir either."

Zhou Yuanfeng sighed helplessly and said, "Senior Sister, you are only stubborn in your words, so be it, but this stubbornness now will only lead to severe consequences in the future. Perhaps you will only truly admit you were wrong when he advances to the Inner God Realm."

He knew that Senior Sister already understood the decision made at that time was problematic.

But she kept stubbornly tight-lipped.

Whether she relinquishes or not is no longer important.

Because Qin An could never distance himself from Jin Fengyu and side with the teacher's faction.

All Zhou Yuanfeng wanted was for the teacher and Senior Sister to know he was right.

Tang Zizhen interrupted coldly, "That would have to wait until he advances to the Inner God Realm. Did you come over today just to flaunt the matter of Qin An? If so, this is a bit dull."

"Of course not." Zhou Yuanfeng said solemnly, "Has Senior Sister heard of Xu Qingfeng's recent news?"

Tang Zizhen raised her eyebrows slightly, "Why are you asking about that waste?"

She spoke with a hint of disdain.

"I have no interest in him. That brute, arrogant and overbearing as he was taken in as the teacher's disciple, could die outside anytime. It's none of my business."

"Senior Sister misunderstands." Zhou Yuanfeng laughed, "Whether he lives or dies is none of my concern. I am just intrigued by recent events."

Tang Zizhen pondered for a moment and said, "A senior brother once told me he had been acting normally recently, but he's been taking on tasks unnaturally fast, checking the tasks on the copper plate every day."

"Oh?" Zhou Yuanfeng stroked his chin, "That's somewhat abnormal."

Just before, Zhou Yuanfeng was focused on Qin An's conflicts with Xu Qingfeng.

Qin An helped him restore to the Inner God Realm, so he naturally wanted to help Qin An rid of this trouble.

Therefore, he paid more attention.

Unexpectedly, apart from this abnormality, there was nothing else, which made Zhou Yuanfeng feel puzzled.

After all, the more abnormal things are, the more they tend to provoke suspicion.

Tang Zizhen noticed Zhou Yuanfeng's demeanor and knew he definitely had other concerns.

She thought for a moment and asked, "Could these matters be related to Qin An?"

Zhou Yuanfeng returned his senses, "Why does Senior Sister suspect this?"

Tang Zizhen sneered, "Nowadays, you can't stop mentioning Qin An. A simple guess can easily reveal it."

Zhou Yuanfeng said nothing.

He felt Qin An and Xu Qingfeng's issues were not suitable for more people to know.

Tang Zizhen shook her head, "Since you don't want to talk, I won't inquire further. I don't care much about that kid's matters either. Of course, if you want to tell, I could grudgingly listen."

Zhou Yuanfeng laughed helplessly, "You're so eager to hear? But this matter, I can't disclose it."

Tang Zizhen stood up, "Farewell."

Zhou Yuanfeng saw Senior Sister showing a cold demeanor, knowing she was sulking due to the previous words, but he had no intention to persuade her.

Tang Zizhen noticed Zhou Yuanfeng had no intention of persuading her, squinted her eyes, and prepared to leave.

But right then, footsteps were heard from outside.

Immediately after, a Silver Mansion General walked briskly into the courtyard, cupping his fists at Zhou Yuanfeng, "Reporting to Mr. Zhou, several villages have been massacred by mystical creatures, fox fur found at the scene, suspected to be Carefree Mountain Fox Demons. They've left a secret letter for Mr. Zhou to review!"

"Massacred villages?" Zhou Yuanfeng sprung up and said solemnly, "Give me the letter!"

The Silver Mansion General replied affirmatively and presented the secret letter with both hands.

Zhou Yuanfeng tore it open and raised his gaze to read it.

Tang Zizhen stood behind Zhou Yuanfeng, and the more she read, the more killing intent showed in her eyes.

According to the letter, the Fox Girls from Carefree Mountain wanted to meet Qin An, so they offered some heads-up.

The 'heads-up' referred to the lives of these villagers.

Zhou Yuanfeng crushed the letter into a ball, "I'll go to Qin An's courtyard first; he must be informed about this matter."

Tang Zizhen pondered slightly, "I'll go with you."

Zhou Yuanfeng did not refuse.

The two of them, under the respectful gaze of the Silver Mansion General, hurried towards Qin An's residence.

...

The quiet candlelight made the surroundings seem faint and distinct.

In the light, Qin An was arranging several teacups on the table.

The action seemed casual, but if an Array Master were present, they would notice that the teacups casually placed by Qin An actually contained the essence of array formation.

Before him, the proficiency was rising at a speed visible to the naked eye.

When Qin An placed the last teacup on the table, the proficiency reached its peak.

Qin An smiled slightly and waved his hand to disrupt the teacups.

The teacups, which originally formed an array, instantly returned to their normal state.

"Finally level eleven."

Qin An's lips slightly curved upwards.

In front, in the void, smoke appeared faintly, coalescing into a text, twisting snake-like.

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