The whole area was filled with fear.

Ao Shi, the blood-clad man, and Hua She made a grand entrance, arrogant beyond belief. Yet, in the blink of an eye, they were dead or wounded, not a single one could withstand a move from Qin Yi, it was a complete massacre.

Their subordinates were terrified, like lost souls. They considered running away, but they had seen Qin Yi's speed firsthand. Even when the blood-clad man tried to escape using his underlings, he failed. He was so afraid that any movement might catch Qin Yi's attention and bring death upon him.

These people, usually ruthless, now acted more obediently than primary school children facing a teacher, each wanting to find a crack in the ground to hide.

Qin Yi looked at Jing Wuyan, "I'll leave the rest to you."

Jing Wuyan was slightly startled, then nodded with a smile.

"Mo Xiao, deal with those two."

Mo Xiao nodded, stepped forward, and with a swift strike, killed both the blood-clad man and Hua She.

These two had been plotting against Yun Mengyao earlier. Qin Yi had killed Ao Shi, along with the subordinates who suggested that Ao Shi take Yun Mengyao back. This was a signal—anyone plotting against Yun Mengyao would be left alive.

Therefore, Jing Wuyan had Mo Xiao kill the blood-clad man and Hua She.

Then, he looked at the others, "You, take their bodies and get out of here. Consider yourselves lucky this time, but remember, you only survived by chance. Better not meet again."

These people, feeling as if granted amnesty, were grateful and quickly fled with Hua She and the others' bodies.

Yun Mengyao asked, "Why not kill them all?"

"Fairy Yun, these people were merely following orders. Their cultivation isn't high and poses no real threat to us. Besides, after this encounter, I doubt they will have the courage to stand against us again. For people like this, killing or sparing them makes little difference."

Yun Mengyao pursed her lips and muttered, "Xiao Yanzi, you're still too soft-hearted. Mercy towards the enemy is cruelty to oneself. In the future, don't suffer because of your temperament."

Jing Wuyan nodded with a smile, "Thank you for the advice, Fairy Yun."

Qin Yi looked at Yun Mengyao teasingly, "Then why didn't you act earlier?"

Yun Mengyao was taken aback, then tossed her head and said, "I just found it troublesome."

Qin Yi chuckled softly.

"What are you laughing at? Do you think I'm soft-hearted? Let me tell you, if it happens again, I'll show you how ruthless I can be. I can be so vicious even I'm scared."

Qin Yi: "..."

"I look forward to it."

Yun Mengyao snorted, waving her hand in annoyance, "Hurry and clean this place up. This bloody smell makes me want to vomit."

Qin Yi asked curiously, "Where did Sword Uncle go? It's just typical of him to be absent when needed. Loves to shirk responsibility."

Jing Wuyan shook his head, "I don't know either. I haven't seen Sword Uncle since this morning, no idea when he left."

"Could he be a traitor? It's likely Hua She and his group were arranged by him." Yun Mengyao said.

Jing Wuyan's expression changed dramatically, "Impossible! Uncle Xiao is loyal to the Netherworld Hall; he would never betray us."

"Hmph, you know people, not their hearts. Xiao Yanzi, you're young and have a long road ahead. The martial world is treacherous; be wary of trusting others easily, or you'll suffer the consequences. Take it from me; based on experience. Like Qin Yi, he seems gentle and refined, like a charming gentleman on the outside, but inside he's full of schemes and plots. There are too many people like him who are not what they seem."

Jing Wuyan: "..."

Should he nod or shake his head?

Three black lines appeared on Qin Yi's forehead; this woman never misses a chance to smear his reputation.

Seeing Mo Xiao and others preparing to clean up the battlefield, Jing Wuyan said, "No need to clean, this place is exposed; we should relocate."

"What are you afraid of? With Qin Yi here, anyone who comes will leave horizontal," Yun Mengyao said indifferently.

Qin Yi responded, "Let's relocate. I dislike trouble."

Jing Wuyan nodded, instructing Mo Xiao and others, "Pack up quickly, we're leaving."

...

Just as everyone was about to leave, Xiao Jian returned.

"Are you guys heading out?" Xiao Jian asked curiously.

Qin Yi teased, "You really do have perfect timing. Were you hiding and watching in secret, waiting for it to be over before appearing?"

Xiao Jian looked surprised, gazing at the traces of battle on the ground, "What happened here?"

Jing Wuyan recounted the events.

Xiao Jian's expression changed slightly, "Didn't expect them to have such sharp senses; you just arrived yesterday, and they showed up today."

"Uncle Xiao, didn't see you all day yesterday, where did you go?"

Xiao Jian pondered a moment, "Since you're determined to save Xiaoxi, you have to prepare thoroughly. I went to gather some information."

Jing Wuyan knew that Sin City had some forces supported by the Netherworld Hall, intended to counter the Sword Sect. Very few in the Netherworld Hall knew, and even he didn't. Naturally, due to Uncle Xiao's status, he would know.

"Did you uncover anything, Uncle Xiao?"

Xiao Jian frowned, sighed, "Things are quite complicated."

"What do you mean?" Jing Wuyan was anxious; judging from Xiao Jian's expression, the news wasn't good.

Xiao Jian spoke gravely, "Xiaoxi was originally held in the Blood Killing Tower, but something changed this morning. Xiaoxi was transferred to the Sin Tower, and the news spread widely."

"Xiaoxi was taken to Sin Tower?" Jing Wuyan's voice trembled.

Everyone knew that those inside Sin Tower were all formidable experts, even Uncle Xiao couldn't contend with them. If Xiaoxi was taken there, the chances of rescue were slim.

Mo Xiao spoke harshly, "It must be that beast Zheng Lin, who leaked the information. The Sword Sect knew the young master planned a rescue, so to be safe, they moved Xiaoxi to the Sin Tower."

Jing Wuyan's face turned pale with a vacant expression. If Xiaoxi were elsewhere, he might have had some confidence, but now that Xiaoxi was in the Sin Tower, he had none.

Xiao Jian said, "The reason Xiaoxi was taken to Sin Tower, ultimately, doesn't matter anymore. There's an even worse piece of news: Xiaoxi was taken to the fourth level of Sin Tower."

Mo Xiao and the others were all breathless.

Jing Wuyan staggered, face turning ghostly pale.

With Xiao Jian's cultivation, even the first level would be impossible to breach. Imagine how terrifying the Tower Master of the fourth level must be.

Xiao Jian said, "The Sword Sect must have anticipated Hua She and the others would fail. So, they leaked the news of Xiaoxi's transfer to the Sin Tower, likely to lure the young master in."