Yun Mengyao furrowed her brows slightly, "Who are these people?"

"They are definitely not friends."

Yun Mengyao gave Qin Yi a disgruntled look, "Nonsense, even a fool knows they're definitely not friends. I meant, how did they find us so quickly when we just arrived here this evening? Could there be a traitor among us?"

Qin Yi shook his head, "Can't rule out that possibility. We'll know soon enough. However, the Sword Sect is powerful, and although we're in Sin City now, it's still within Southern Middle State territory. It's not difficult for the Sword Sect to find someone."

The Sin Tower divides Sin City into two. They're currently still in Southern Middle State's territory. Only by passing through the Sin Tower can they reach the northern part of the city, which is Northern Central State's territory.

The intruders' cultivation was not weak, totaling more than twenty people, moving at a fast pace, and leaping over the walls directly into the courtyard. They seemed confident and didn't conceal their intentions at all.

"Too arrogant, let's deal with them," Yun Mengyao said.

Qin Yi looked at her speechlessly, "You go ahead. I'll cheer you on. The leader's cultivation is similar to Uncle Jian's. I believe Miss Yun can sneeze and wipe them out."

Yun Mengyao rolled her eyes, "Is it just because my cultivation is lower than yours? Do you have to put me down like this?"

But she was also somewhat shocked. To have cultivation similar to Xiao Jian's was quite frightening. Xiao Jian could spar with Qin Yi, after all.

In Yun Mengyao's mind, anyone who could spar with the freakish Qin Yi and not die was definitely a formidable opponent.

"Who's there?"

With a clang, the room door opened, and a figure appeared in the courtyard—it was Xiao Jian.

Then, lights in other rooms switched on, and silhouettes rushed out.

Qin Yi grinned, "See, someone made a move, so it's not my turn."

Yun Mengyao sneered, "You're so lazy."

"Seizing the leisure of half a day by the moonlight, with Uncle Jian as a ready-made fighter, can't I just relax? Isn't watching them under the moonlight nice?"

Yun Mengyao thought about it and agreed. It was always Qin Yi who took action; he deserved some rest.

Jing Wuyan stepped forward, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Uncle Jian, and frowned, "Uncle Jian, who are these people?"

Xiao Jian shook his head slightly, "Not clear. Why hasn't Qin Yi made a move?"

"Maybe he didn't hear it?"

Xiao Jian looked at him speechlessly.

Jing Wuyan paused awkwardly, utterly embarrassed. He had heard the commotion in the courtyard, so how could Qin Yi, with his cultivation, not?

"It seems the youngster wants to slack off," Xiao Jian said, looking at Mo Xiao, "Go, call out Qin Yi. No slacking off."

On the rooftop, Yun Mengyao glanced at Qin Yi, "Looks like Uncle Jian also noticed their cultivation isn't weaker than his."

Qin Yi nodded slightly.

"Then why aren't you taking action?"

Qin Yi looked at her without responding. If you claim you want to slack, you have to slack entirely.

"Uncle Xiao, shouldn't this group be no trouble for Brother Qin?"

Xiao Jian said solemnly, "The leader's cultivation isn't below mine."

Jing Wuyan's face changed drastically.

At this moment, Mo Xiao returned, "Young master, it seems Master Qin isn't in the room. I knocked, but there was no response."

"Could he be in Fairy Yun's room?"

Mo Xiao shook his head, "I knocked on Fairy Yun's door too; no response there either."

"Maybe Master Qin is putting on clothes," someone muttered softly.

Everyone looked at Jia Fengping.

Jia Fengping paused, giving an embarrassed smile, "Just a guess."

On the rooftop, Yun Mengyao was outraged, her face turning white, "Didn't see it before, but Jia Fengping usually acts like a gentleman; his thoughts are so filthy."

"Exactly, we'll beat him up later. Slandering my purity, am I that tasteless?" Qin Yi chimed in.

Yun Mengyao nodded, suddenly realizing something was amiss, glaring at Qin Yi with fury, "What are you talking about? Am I that bad? Shameless, I haven't even disliked you, yet you're already disliking me."

Qin Yi was about to retort but heard Xiao Jian speak below, "Are you people from the Sword Sect?"

The group's clothing wasn't unified, but their cultivation was all above the Body Integration Realm, especially the leading man, who looked youthful despite his pale hair, arrogantly glancing sideways at Xiao Jian, "You have a good eye. Who is Qin Yi?"

Xiao Jian and the others were all taken aback. Initially, they thought these people were after Jing Wuyan, but unexpectedly, they came for Qin Yi.

"Look at how hated you are, someone always wants to kill you wherever you go," Yun Mengyao said, gloating.

Qin Yi rolled his eyes, "You never know; they might be here to give me money. Or maybe they're here to recognize a godfather."

Yun Mengyao looked at him with disdain.

Below, Jing Wuyan regained his composure and said, "You've come to the wrong place. The person you're looking for isn't here."

The leader coldly said, "I don't have time for idle chatter. Make Qin Yi come out, or you'll all die."

"Big talk." Xiao Jian chuckled coldly, stepping forward, the ground beneath him exploding like a spider web as a terrifying aura swept out.

The leader's expression changed slightly, not expecting Xiao Jian to be a strong opponent of the same level.

"We only came for Qin Yi. I advise you not to interfere, or it will get messy," the leader's tone softened, evidently intimidated by Xiao Jian's aura.

Xiao Jian said solemnly, "I'll say it once more, the person you're seeking isn't here. Leave immediately, or none of you will leave."

The leader stepped forward, the ground beneath exploding, creating a stance opposing Xiao Jian's aura, saying coldly, "Hand over Qin Yi, and we will leave. Otherwise, we refuse to comply."

"Unreasonable?" Xiao Jian sneered, "You're supposed to be a powerhouse, yet you don't understand the rules. If so, let's speak through force."

The leader sneered, "Are you sure? Although your cultivation is decent, these people are no match for my subordinates."

"Even if we lose, I won't let you act recklessly here!" Xiao Jian shouted angrily.

Yun Mengyao whispered, "Never realized, Uncle Jian has such a fiery temper."

"Someone who used to guard the Sin Tower can't be so naïve. Though he couldn't keep even the first layer, he still served as Tower Master for a while," Qin Yi said, his tone teasing, not sounding like he was praising Xiao Jian at all.

"If a fight breaks out, we won't have the advantage. Do you plan to keep watching the drama?"

Qin Yi sighed, "Being naturally burdened, it's tough to have to duel in the middle of the night."

"Hey, I'm here."

Everyone instinctively looked up, seeing Qin Yi and Yun Mengyao sitting on the rooftop watching them.

The others were merely surprised, but Xiao Jian and the leader's eyes narrowed slightly. Despite the proximity and Qin Yi sitting so conspicuously, they hadn't noticed at all.

Little did they know that when Qin Yi identified the intruders, he had shrouded their presence with Divine Thought.