Xuanyuan Ying nodded repeatedly. “That’s right! I heard that Bright Dragon Soil can make one break through a lot faster!”Bright Dragon Soil?

If it really was Bright Dragon Soil, Feng Wu would be very interested. Many people thought that Bright Dragon Soil could help one’s cultivation and make them break through faster. However, Feng Wu could actually refine the soil and make something better out of it.

But the Bright Dragon Soil wasn’t her top priority now; her focus was on clues about the broken star piece.

Just then, Xuanyuan Ying proposed, “Usually, Grandpa won’t even let us touch it, but with so many guests outside, my grandpa won’t have the time to keep an eye on it. How about… we go check it out?”

Feng Liu said, “Good idea! All of us would like to see this Bright Dragon Soil!”

Zuo Qingyu asked, “Are you sure? Bright Dragon Soil is so precious… I don’t think I should go.”

Dugu Yamo said, “Ying Er, I think we’ll skip. But Sister Wu… Didn’t you offend her before? I think showing her the Bright Dragon Soil is a great idea. Just think of it as an apology.”

Xuanyuan Ying turned to Feng Wu with a guilty look in her eyes. “Sister Wu, why don’t you go with me? Don’t worry. We’ll just have a look. Even if Grandpa discovers us, he won’t be mad at us.”

Feng Wu said, “So, it’s in…”

Xuanyuan Ying replied, “It’s in my grandpa’s yard. Don’t worry. It’ll be perfectly safe. You might be an excellent cultivator now, but you still have a long way to go if you want to catch up to SIster Zuo. Don’t you want to progress more quickly?”

“So, that was why they deliberately brought Zuo Qingluan up in front of me earlier? Are they trying to goad me?” thought Feng Wu.

Feng Wu shook her head. “Actually, I don’t…”

But no one believed her.

Xuanyuan Ying held Feng Wu’s arm. “Sister Xiao Wu, just come with me. I’ll show you the way. It’ll just be the two of us. None of them are going.”

In fact, deep down, Feng Wu wanted to go.

Under normal circumstances, it would be very difficult for Feng Wu to get close to Old Master Xuanyuan’s courtyard. However, with Xuanyuan Ying as her cover now, things had become much easier for her.

Temptingly passive, Feng Wu let herself be dragged away by Xuanyuan Ying.

As Xuanyuan Ying urged Feng Wu along, she made a victory hand sign at those behind her.

In Xuanyuan Kun’s courtyard.

Naturally, the courtyard was guarded, but Xuanyuan Ying didn’t take the usual route. Instead, she took Feng Wu to some rocks and whispered to the latter, “There’s a secret passageway which will lead you right inside. I won’t let just anybody know about it. Sister Xiao Wu, I’m only letting you in on the secret because we’re good friends.”

Of course, Feng Wu said yes, but only she knew what she was thinking

It was indeed a secret passageway. Xuanyuan Ying pressed a button, and the rocks opened up to quickly reveal a passage wide enough for one person to walk through.

“Sister Xiao Wu, it’s dark inside. I’ll lead the way. Please follow me,” Xuanyuan Ying cautioned her.

“All right.” Feng Wu nodded.

As they walked through the dark tunnel, Feng Wu didn’t let her eyes miss a single detail.

In fact, as soon as they walked into the tunnel, Feng Wu knew perfectly well that there was a hidden formation inside, which turned the tunnel into a maze that was easy to enter but impossible to leave.

However —

No formation could ever confuse Feng Wu.

Hence, Feng Wu memorized the formation as she followed Xuanyuan Ying into the tunnel.

Roughly five minutes later, she saw a faint light ahead of them.

Blowing out the candle in her hand, Xuanyuan Ying said to Feng Wu over her shoulder, “Sister Xiao Wu, let’s be straight. I offended you earlier and I’ve now taken you here to see the Bright Dragon Soil. We’re even after this. You can’t hold me accountable anymore.”

Feng Wu shook her head. “Actually, I’m not that into the Bright Dragon Soil.”Xuanyuan Ying laughed inwardly at how fake Feng Wu was. “If you really have no interest in the Bright Dragon Soil, why did you pretend to reluctantly follow me here as soon as I mentioned it? Zuo Qingluan has been making such quick progress that I don’t believe you’re not agitated by it,” thought Xuanyuan Ying.

Xuanyuan Ying snorted in her head, but still had a smile on her face. “I know, Sister Xiao Wu. You never wanted to come, but I forced you to come with me. Right?”

Feng Wu said, “Yes.”

As Feng Wu spoke, she glanced at a yellow parrot perched on the wall of the courtyard. She waved at the bird.

The yellow parrot actually flew toward Feng Wu at her beckoning and stopped on Feng Wu’s outstretched arm.

Taking out a pea-sized top-grade spiritual stone, Feng Wu fed it to the bird.

Xuanyuan Ying frowned when she saw that.

The yellow parrot belonged to her grandfather and was usually very rebellious and naughty. She didn’t even know that it could be so docile.

Xuanyuan Ying said to Feng Wu, “Don’t mess with the parrot. Let’s get down to business.”

Feng Wu glanced at Xuanyuan Ying as she fed the yellow parrot, then asked casually, “What business can we possibly have here?”

Xuanyuan Ying said in a fluster, “The Bright Dragon Soil. Didn’t I promise to show it to you? Why are you still in the mood to play with the bird?”

Feng Wu said indifferently as she teased the bird, “I’m not that eager to see it anyway. This bird is a lot more fun.

“You’re so…” Xuanyuan Ying pointed at Feng Wu, exasperated at Feng Wu’s failure to play along. “Sister Xiao Wu, please don’t be offended, but why don’t you have any ambition at all?”

Feng Wu looked at her with a perfectly innocent and baffled look on her face. “Huh?”

Xuanyuan Ying said, “Didn’t Zuo Qingyu mention Zuo Qingluan just then? Aren’t you disturbed at all? Back then, the two of you were known as the ‘two genius girls of the imperial capital.’ Now that she’s almost a Spiritual Lord, you’re still a Spiritual Master. Don’t you find that humiliating?”

Feng Wu said, “Hm…”

Xuanyuan Ying stared at Feng Wu. “That’s why I brought you here to see the Bright Dragon Soil. Hear me out —”

Xuanyuan Ying lowered her voice. “My grandpa isn’t here right now, so why don’t we take this opportunity to steal some of that soil for you? It’ll help you with your cultivation.”

Feng Wu cried out in surprise, “Steal the Bright Dragon Soil? That’s not what you told me earlier. You said we would just look at it.”

Xuanyuan Ying walked into the courtyard, dragging Feng Wu behind her and grumbling as she went. “A thief never leaves empty-handed. Haven’t you heard that before? Since we’re already here, you’d be a moron if you didn’t take some Bright Dragon Soil away with you while you’re at it.”

Feng Wu said, “But it belongs to your grandfather. How can you steal from him?”

Xuanyuan Ying snorted. “Who says I’m going to steal it?”

They reached a secret room as they spoke.

Xuanyuan Ying smiled, pleased with herself. “Here we are. My grandpa keeps his best stuff here. Step away a little while I open the door.”

Feng Wu said, “I’m still scared. Forget it. You stay. I’m leaving.”

Xuanyuan Ying grabbed Feng Wu. “Where are you going? You’re already here and you’re coming in with me.”

Feng Wu cried out in surprise. “Ah —”

The next second —

With a click, the door was tightly shut!

But Feng Wu was left inside with Xuanyuan Ying outside.

Feng Wu cried out, “What is this place? This isn’t your grandfather’s treasure room! Xuanyuan Ying, why did you lock me up here? Let me out!”

Xuanyuan Ying’s malicious voice came from outside. “Feng Wu, did you really think I was going to take you to some treasure room? Hahaha —”Feng Wu banged on the door. “Xuanyuan Ying, you set me up! You led me into this trap! I’ll get back at you even if I turn into a ghost!”

Xuanyuan Ying snorted. “You’re not going anywhere. Soon, you’ll wish you were dead!”

Feng Wu yelled angrily, “Aren’t you afraid that Northern Feng Mansion will take revenge for me?!”

“Hahahaha! Northern Feng Mansion? Lady Northern Feng really is an arrogant character, but after your reputation is ruined, do you think she’ll still want you as a daughter? I’d worry about yourself if I were you. Hahahaha —”

Xuanyuan Ying walked away as she spoke.

Just then, Feng Wu heard a low snicker in the room.

Turning around, Feng Wu saw a hideous, taunting face in the dim light.

It was Zuo Qingliu.

His eyes were so red that they seemed to be bleeding. He looked frightening!

His breathing was loud, but he seemed sober.

“Feng Wu… Hahaha, I didn’t think it would be you.” Zuo Qingliu looked a little unsteady as he stumbled toward Feng Wu.

Feng Wu narrowed her eyes in a threatening manner. “It’s you.”

“Hahaha, it’s me! I bet it never crossed your mind!” Zuo Qingliu rushed toward Feng Wu and tried to throw his arms around her.

But Feng Wu dodged.

Zuo Qingliu almost smashed his head into the wall.

Luckily, he was still lucid and could still use his abilities. He ended up only knocking his head against the wall a little, but that was enough to give him a big bump on the forehead.

“You b*tch! How dare you run away?!” Zuo Qingliu reached out to grab Feng Wu.

Feng Wu dodged again. Meanwhile, she kicked Zuo Qingliu hard.

Zuo Qingliu was sent flying backward to smash into the wall. He grimaced at the pain.

Feng Wu went up to the wall and began to study it.

However, she was surrounded by walls. Even the ceiling and floor were made from Broken Dragon Stone, and the door was nowhere to be found.

Zuo Qingliu guffawed next to her.

“Feng Wu, don’t be so naive. You won’t be able to open it.” Zuo Qingliu slumped onto the ground and looked at Feng Wu with a taunting look in his eyes. “We’re not getting out. Hahaha —”

Feng Wu narrowed her eyes and looked over her shoulder at him.

“Don’t you feel yourself getting warmer? Hahaha —” Zuo Qingliu grinned at Feng Wu. “Can’t you see that your spiritual essence is evaporating with the heat?”

Feng Wu stared at Zuo Qingliu.

Zuo Qingliu guffawed. “Have you heard of ‘Spring Breeze Powder’? Do you know Perching Phoenix Pavilion and Miss Fengqi? Spring Breeze Powder is the great creation of Miss Fengqi.

“Well, you look like a perfectly decent girl, so of course you know nothing about brothels. Hahaha, little Feng Wu, it’s been years since we last met; who knew you would turn out so stunning and attractive?

“Had I known that you would grow into something so beautiful, I would never have let you slip out of my grasp. I should have kept you as a little slave when you were still young.

“But it’s never too late to start. Tonight is as good a time as any.”

As time passed, the temperature in the room kept rising until it was like a sauna.

However, the next second, Feng Wu’s dagger was at Zuo Qingliu’s throat. “You done talking?”

The murderous intent behind that abrupt, cold sensation at Zuo Qingliu’s throat made his stomach lurch.

“You — why can you still think straight?” Zuo Qingliu stared at Feng Wu.Feng Wu smiled coldly.

Miss Fengqi created the Spring Breeze Powder? Said who?

It had in fact been one of Feng Wu’s experiments.

Back then, Feng Wu had thought that if aphrodisiacs had to exist in this world, why couldn’t it be something she made?

If she could achieve perfection in an aphrodisiac of her making, would she be able to control people with it so as to extract information?

Feng Wu, who had only been seven or eight then, began to develop that idea into a business.

She didn’t expect the Spring Breeze Powder to actually become a top-notch aphrodisiac. However… she had handed the drug to Uncle Qin back then. How did Miss Fengqi come into the picture?

It seemed it was time for her to pay Uncle Qin a visit.

When Feng Wu created the drug back then, she had wondered if something like this would happen to her when she grew up, given how many enemies she had. She didn’t expect the notion to turn out to be a prophecy.

Since Feng Wu had created the drug, she naturally had a cure for it.

But Zuo Qingliu didn’t know that. He stared at Feng Wu with eyes filled with disbelief!

Zuo Qingliu asked, “Why aren’t you drugged? Shouldn’t the drug almost be taking full effect now?”

“It’s so hot…” Zuo Qingliu kept tearing at his clothes, wishing that he could jump Feng Wu.

But Feng Wu kept Zuo Qingliu down on the ground and stepped on him.

She shook her head. Time was of the essence, and she had no time to waste on Zuo Qingliu here.

She knocked Zuo Qingliu unconscious.

She had only been putting on an act for Zuo Qingliu when she couldn’t find the door earlier.

In fact, Feng Wu never trusted Xuanyuan Ying from the start. As soon as that girl led her away, Feng Wu had been on guard.

Feng Wu had figured out that it was a Seven Star Formation while she was in the tunnel. This dark room was only a cover for the real core of the formation.

That was to say, the dark room was fake, and the real core was elsewhere.

To someone who didn’t know anything about formations, there was no way out of this square dark room, but Feng Wu wasn’t just anybody.

Her fingers moved in an indescribable way. She then stepped on three spots on the ground, and knocked on the wall seven times.

What was more, the time interval between knocks varied, and she used a different amount of strength each time.

After three stomps and seven knocks, there was a click.

A door slowly opened.

But it wasn’t the one which Xuanyuan Ying had led her through.

Even Xuanyuan Ying herself probably didn’t know about this particular door.

Feng Wu walked through the real secret door, and soon saw the genuine treasure room.

“Well, Xuanyuan Ying, thank you for showing me this great place.”

Feng Wu’s top priority now was to look for leads on the broken star piece. Everything else could wait.

The treasure room wasn’t packed. However, as a place for treasures, it was quality rather than quantity which counted.

Glancing around the room, Feng Wu saw secret scrolls of the Xuanyuan family, manuals, weapons, the Bright Dragon Soil, and an unknown stone…

It reminded her of a cobblestone, which glistened warmly like white jade and had a very refreshing-looking translucent texture.

What a treasure.

However —

After scanning the entire room with her eyes, Feng Wu didn’t see anything else of interest.

Where was that clue for the broken star piece? Feng Wu scratched her head.

Whatever. She decided that she would take everything and study them carefully after she got back home. If she couldn’t find the clue this time, she would visit Old Master Xuanyuan again.

Luckily, Feng Wu had the ring space, or she would never be able to take all those things with her.After getting out of the formation, Feng Wu thought about Zuo Qingliu.Xuanyuan Ying had deliberately locked Feng Wu inside that room… What was her purpose? What was her plan after that?

In fact, Xuanyuan Ying’s true purpose wasn’t that hard to guess if one followed her train of thought.

It was just that —

Xuanyuan Ying wasn’t the only one who could frame Feng Wu with such a malicious scheme; Feng Wu could answer in kind as well.

Feng Wu smiled a little.

There was no time to think it over. Feng Wu quickly changed into a subterfuge outfit which made it easier to run around at night.

Feng Wu was planning to grab Xuanyuan Ying at first. After all, Xuanyuan Ying had come up with this, and every debt had its debtor.

However —

Feng Wu didn’t expect to hear Lady Cai talking to an old maid when she ran past the garden.

Feng Wu recognized the old maid, who followed Lady Cai around all the time.

Lady Cai said, “You’re a good cultivator. Keep an eye on my daughter. Do whatever she asks you to do. Follow her orders.”

The old maid left as instructed.

Looking at the clear, bright moonlight outside, Lady Cai smiled fiercely.

She said, “Ying Er, you said you’re going to get revenge for me. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Feng Wu stopped right away.

She would have to look everywhere for Xuanyuan Ying if she wanted to catch the latter, but Lady Cai was right here. Although… hm…

It would be a lot more eye-catching this way, wouldn’t it?

This Lady Cai wasn’t all that innocent.

At that thought, Feng Wu smiled a little.

However, Feng Wu knew with one look that Lady Cai was a capable cultivator. She was a Level 9 Spiritual Grandmaster at least!

Yet, it wasn’t an impossible mission.

As long as Feng Wu was careful enough, she could find a chance to suppress the lady.

With that thought in mind, Feng Wu took out a dagger, then took advantage of the moonlight to quietly make her way toward Lady Cai.

Poor Lady Cai. She was so overwhelmed by the thought of the pleasant surprise that Xuanyuan Ying was supposed to give her that she never realized someone was approaching her from behind.

All of a sudden!

“Hm —”

Lady Cai felt something frighteningly cold on her neck. When she realized what was happening and wanted to cry out —

“Hm —”

A hand covered her mouth, pressing down so hard that she couldn’t utter a word.

“You —”

Feng Wu said in an eerie, changed voice, “Lady Cai, it’s been a while.”