The turn of events was so sudden that not even Fang Shuwen saw it coming.

Based on his experience, he had never imagined that a form of Martial Arts could render someone invisible.

And to think that Ye Feihua was this young handmaiden.

He had traveled with her all this way, even carrying her to Qiuyue Nunnery and asking for her help in treating Zuo Qingshuang.

Yet he had never once suspected she possessed such profound Martial Arts.

’This Non-Flower Attraction is truly incredible!’

The scene served as a wake-up call for Fang Shuwen. This world was unlike any of the martial arts epics he knew.

It was filled with countless masters and experts. Even possessing the Three Great Divine Techniques, he could not afford to underestimate anyone. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

’I have to be more careful. I can’t be as arrogant as Murong Qingchen.’

Murong Qingchen was indeed paying the price at this very moment.

As the Book Immortal, one of the Three Immortals, Murong Qingchen’s Martial Arts were exceptionally high. Wu Changzai was no match for him.

He wouldn’t have been afraid even if he had to face Ye Feihua as well.

However, Ye Feihua’s sneak attack struck his Achilles’ heel.

The Jingmen Acupoint was the precise flaw in his Divine Technique, Heaven and Earth Flow Together for My Book. Once struck, his Inner Strength would drain away without end.

Murong Qingchen’s expression darkened. With a sharp cry, he pressed down with the palm of his free left hand.

Wu Changzai felt Murong Qingchen’s Palm Power, which had been waning, suddenly surge with a terrifying new strength from an unknown source.

This power was overwhelming, as if one with the heavens and earth themselves.

He could no longer resist. With a muffled grunt, he was sent flying backward.

The instant he repelled Wu Changzai, Murong Qingchen swung his right arm down. Ye Feihua, not wanting a direct clash, retracted her finger to retreat. But before she could, Murong Qingchen’s Palm Technique was already upon her.

With no other choice, she was forced to meet his strike head-on.

The exchange ended in a stalemate. Murong Qingchen grunted and staggered back three steps, while Ye Feihua also retreated, frantically shaking her small hands.

"So powerful, so powerful!

"My last strike must have wiped out at least half of your Cultivation, yet you still have this much power.

"It’s true what they say... the Three Immortals, Two Kings, and One City Madman are not to be trifled with.

"You truly live up to the name Book Immortal."

Murong Qingchen ignored her, frowning as he silently circulated his Inner Breath.

Ye Feihua’s words were something of an exaggeration. Her strike had indeed drained nearly half of Murong Qingchen’s Cultivation, but to say it had been "wiped out"... that wasn’t quite true.

However, recovering it would take at least a month.

Murong Qingchen’s expression was incredibly grim, not because of his injury, but because Ye Feihua had chosen this moment to help Wu Changzai.

His gaze shifted between the two of them.

"Why are you two in league with each other?"

Wu Changzai let out a laugh and scrambled to his feet. Much of the miserable look on his face had vanished.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

Walking over to the stone platform, he reached out and picked up the triangular stone.

He held it in his hands as if it were a priceless treasure, examining it closely.

"Hey! Wu Changzai, we had a deal! The Seven-String Ancient Chapter is mine!"

Ye Feihua suddenly called out.

Wu Changzai just smiled.

"I’m just taking a look. Why must you be so stingy?

"I said I’d give it to you. Would I really go back on my word?"

"As long as you know. Now, hand it over!"

A look of reluctance crossed Wu Changzai’s face as he gazed at the Seven-String Ancient Chapter. But after a moment’s hesitation, he flicked his wrist and tossed it toward Ye Feihua.

Just as Ye Feihua was about to catch it, the stone suddenly changed course in midair.

Everyone present turned their gazes to follow the stone, watching as it landed squarely in the hands of Fang Shuwen, who stood at the chamber entrance.

Instantly, Wu Changzai’s expression changed dramatically.

"Who are you? When did you arrive?"

Ye Feihua’s pupils constricted, her expression turning complex.

Murong Qingchen blurted out instinctively.

"City Lord Wu?"

Fang Shuwen:

"..."

’This is the second time now.’

’Does Murong Qingchen have some kind of weird habit of calling everyone City Lord Wu?’

He shook his head.

"Elder Murong, you have the wrong person again."

"...So it was you."

Murong Qingchen sighed, his tone a mix of disappointment and relief.

Fang Shuwen looked down at the stone in his hand, a little curious.

"So this is the Seven-String Ancient Chapter?

"It doesn’t seem to be anything special. It’s just a rock."

"Since it’s just a useless rock, why don’t you give it to me, Brother Fang?"

Ye Feihua suddenly flashed Fang Shuwen a perfectly innocent smile.

Fang Shuwen looked at her and smiled as well.

"I had heard that the Non-Flower Attraction of Pavilion Master Ye Feihua of Jinghua Pavilion was a unique skill, but I didn’t think much of it...

"But seeing it today, I realize I was the ignorant one who underestimated the experts of this world.

"For the famous Pavilion Master of Jinghua Pavilion to lower herself to travel with me this whole way... I’m afraid I’ve been terribly neglectful."

"Don’t make fun of me, Brother Fang. How could my humble Non-Flower Attraction possibly be worthy of your notice?"

Ye Feihua said with a smile.

"If you like it, Brother Fang, how about I teach you the Non-Flower Attraction? All you have to do is give me the Seven-String Ancient Chapter..."

But Fang Shuwen shook his head.

"I can’t do that. I came here tonight for this item as well. How could I just give it to you?"

"...Brother Fang, that’s not what you said earlier. You said you weren’t interested in this."