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(∩＿∩)～ …… This sudden noise made Nie Kong break out in a cold sweat. Almost without hesitation, he gathered his spiritual power into both palms, preparing for the unexpected.

At the same time, without looking back, he shot out through the slightly ajar door crack with a "whoosh." In an instant, Nie Kong was outside in the courtyard. Seeing no one pursuing him from the house, Nie Kong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

That sound must have been unconsciously emitted by the Fourth or Fifth Prince in a trance. A false alarm!

Nie Kong cast aside all reservations. After vaulting over the courtyard wall, he pushed "Flying Flower, Flowing Shadow" to its absolute limit, weaving left and right for several hundred meters before slowing his pace.

He then proceeded calmly down the alley. As for the half-burnt "Spirit-Bewitching Incense" still dangling in the window, Nie Kong paid it no mind whatsoever...

…… "Exactly here!" Two or three minutes later, the void outside the small courtyard rippled violently, and two figures abruptly materialized. One was a wizened, short, and thin old man; the other was a middle-aged man with a lean, gaunt appearance.

Quickly surveying the surroundings, the middle-aged man's gaze settled upon the small courtyard directly ahead. He sneered, "The two old men from the Cheng family are quite cunning, managing to move the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' to this dilapidated place without anyone noticing.

If Elder Huo’s 'Elixir Spirit Treasure Compendium' hadn't sensed its aura twice in succession right here, those two old guys might have kept us completely fooled!" "Indeed." The short, thin old man called Elder Huo cackled strangely, "There are two auras inside—it must be the two princes of the Cheng nation. If this old man guesses correctly, the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' must have had its aura sealed by the 'Spirit-Severing Jade Box.' It's just a pity that Cheng Feiliu made the fatal mistake of entrusting the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' to two beardless brats to guard.

A critical oversight!" "Patriarch, let's go in quickly and take the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' and leave. There must be Cave Spirit realm experts within Jiyang City, and perhaps other Spirit Masters possess treasures similar to the 'Elixir Spirit Treasure Compendium.' If they sense the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower's' aura and rush over, leaving will become very troublesome." As they spoke, the two took a step forward, their bodies melding into the void.

When they reappeared, they were already beneath the eaves of the residence. "Mmm, what a rich fragrance." Following the dense scent, they entered the room.

Bypassing Cheng Zixuan and Cheng Zirong lying on the floor, Elder Huo's eyes fixed on the jade box in the basket, widening until his eyes nearly bulged. His breathing grew ragged.

"Spirit-Severing Jade Box, it truly is the Spirit-Severing Jade Box! Heh heh heh, Old Man Cheng, you even used such a rare treasure as the 'Spirit-Severing Jade Box,' yet the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' still fell into the hands of my Huo family?

It is the will of Heaven, the will of Heaven!" "I wonder what expressions those two old fellows will have when they learn that the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' they spent a billion gold coins on has been snatched? I truly look forward to it, hahaha..." The two were filled with triumph, rushing almost simultaneously to the side of the basket.

As for Cheng Zixuan and Cheng Zirong, lying sprawled on the ground, they were completely ignored by the middle-aged man and the Elder Huo. A mere two Spirit Fusion Masters and Spirit Communicators were indeed hardly worth their notice.

"Crack!" The middle-aged man pulled open the jade box first, then his expression changed drastically. The box was completely empty; the expected 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' was nowhere in sight.

"What's going on? Where is the herb?" Elder Huo was stunned, the excitement draining instantly from his face.

The middle-aged man’s expression turned extremely grim. His sharp, falcon-like eyes scanned the room.

A moment later, he reached out, and the half-burnt 'Spirit-Bewitching Incense' still smoldering by the window dropped into his palm. The middle-aged man said in a deep voice, "Elder Huo, take a look at this?" Elder Huo took it and gasped, "The scent emitted when this spirit herb burns can indeed confuse the mind.

Although it's ineffective on us, these two little fellows..." Glancing at the two princes on the floor, they both suddenly understood. They had initially assumed the two youths were merely asleep, but now realized they had been knocked unconscious by the spirit medicine!

"Damn their ancestors!" the middle-aged man roared in anger. "I was too late!

Someone beat us to it and stole the herb!" His voice thundered like a clap of thunder, shaking the room until dust and sand rained down from the rafters. "Fire Tree Silver Flower!" The blurred consciousness of both Cheng Zixuan and Cheng Zirong was instantly jolted awake by the furious shout.

The moment they opened their eyes, they saw the two figures in the room. Startled, they instinctively looked toward the basket, saw the jade box empty, and the last remnants of haziness vanished.

Their minds roared, and filled with fury and anxiety, they leaped up from the ground. "How dare you!

Leave the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' behind!" "Scram!" Having failed to obtain the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower,' the middle-aged man was enraged. Hearing their voices, he bellowed, releasing a surge of imposing might.

Before Cheng Zixuan and Cheng Zirong could stabilize themselves, their bodies were sent flying backward, slamming into the wall with two dull thuds, spitting blood before falling unconscious. "Patriarch, this spirit herb burns extremely fast.

Since half of it remains, it shows that the one who took the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' hasn't gone far!" "Chase!" The two words burst from their lips simultaneously. Then, with a deafening 'boom,' Elder Huo and the middle-aged man smashed straight through the wall and rushed out.

"Halt!" A cold shout suddenly rang out, and two figures materialized out of thin air in the courtyard. Blocking the path of Elder Huo and the other stood a stooped, green-robed old man and a middle-aged man with an icy expression.

Elder Huo and the other man felt a jolt of dread. These two Spirit Masters had appeared without warning, and their cultivation levels were likely higher than their own.

"Zhu Jian, go look inside," the old man commanded, his voice effeminate and shrill. "Yes, Martial Uncle!" Zhu Jian vanished from the spot and reappeared an instant later in the hole blasted through the wall.

His gaze was fiercely fixed on Elder Huo and the middle-aged man. His face grim, he reported, "Martial Uncle, the box made of 'Spirit-Severing Jade' is still here, but the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' is gone, and the two princes of the Cheng nation are unconscious." "Heh heh, you move quickly!

Gentlemen, where did you hide the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower'? Hand it over, lest you bring trouble upon yourselves.

That treasure is not rightfully yours." The old man said with a smile. Elder Huo’s expression darkened with displeasure.

"The 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' is not in our possession. We also arrived a step too late.

In my estimation, the one who snatched the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' first hasn't gone far. If you two are also interested, why don't we pursue together?

Whoever finds it first claims it." The old man scanned the surrounding several miles. Although there were many Spirit Masters, their cultivation was pitifully low, making it impossible for them to detect the aura leaking from the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower.' As for other experts, after sensing the aura, it would be impossible for them to have snatched the herb and left so quickly.

The disappearance of the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower' now made the two before him the most likely suspects! The old man scoffed, "Heh heh, you think such petty tricks can deceive this old man?

Since you refuse to hand over the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower,' then you can stay and chat with me tonight." The middle-aged man was anxious and couldn't help but sneer, "Elder Huo, why waste breath with this emasculated wretch? All that 'heh heh, heh heh.' Do you really think you're a woman?

Let’s go! It's more important to chase that bastard who stole the 'Fire Tree Silver Flower.' Talking another word with this weakling makes my balls ache." "How dare you!

Heh..." The old man involuntarily wanted to let out a shrill, cackling laugh, but recalling the opponent's mockery, it felt as if a fly had gotten stuck in his throat, forcing the 'heh heh' laugh that reached his lips back down. A sharp killing intent flashed in his eyes.

"Since that's the case, neither of you will be leaving today." "I come when I please and go when I please!" the middle-aged man laughed loudly, rapidly waving both arms. The void fluctuated violently, accompanied by a 'crack' sound as two thick bolts of lightning struck down from the sky.

The brilliant purple glow instantly illuminated the entirety of Jiyang City... …… "Not good!" Seeing the dazzling purple light of the lightning, Cheng Feiliu and Cheng Feihong, who had just repelled a wave of harassment, had their complexions change drastically.

Without even taking time to greet Nie Xindong and the other two who had come to help, they plunged directly into the void and shot toward the location where the lightning struck, flickering rapidly. Nie Xindong, Nie Longshan, and Nie Xingqiu exchanged doubtful glances, then quickly followed suit...

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