Mei Xueyan never spared a thought for the people of the Dream-Blood Sea, but Jun Moxie held them close to his heart.

He knew he lacked the power to let such a golden opportunity slip away.

If they were truly allowed to leave, the true strength of his side would be exposed, undermining any chance of setting a trap again later.

To let the enemy die in ignorance and confusion was the optimal result for a schemer, and certainly the most gratifying, wasn't it? "How can you be so deceitful!" Queen Snake Qianxun shot him a sharp look, clearly annoyed. "That sword strike of yours was indeed fast.

Among all the fast swords I’ve witnessed, yours ranks easily in the top three!" Mei Xueyan slowly lifted her eyelids, fixing her gaze on him. "But you shouldn't have killed him! Truly, you shouldn't have!" The sheer ferocity of that strike left Mei Xueyan deeply shaken! She was almost stunned that the one who unleashed such a sword was, in fact, Jun Moxie! Though fleeting, that sword strike was world-shattering! The gleam of the blade had vanished, the man was dead, yet the breathtaking, peerless elegance of that moment flashed again and again in the minds of the two women! Though she didn't express it, the way the Snake Queen looked at Jun Moxie had subtly changed! She knew that if the black-clad man had been herself under the same circumstances, she would have been equally unable to evade it! That strike was truly a stroke of divine genius! In her lifetime of combat, Mei Xueyan had never encountered anyone below the Supreme realm! Yet, she had to admit that Jun Moxie’s sword was already among the very best she had ever witnessed among experts! "Why shouldn't I have? Did they expect me to greet them with open arms when they intruded late at night into my manor? Is there any logic in that?" Jun Moxie snorted, tilting his eyebrows up sharply. "Those who trespass against me, I shall kill! On this point, there is absolutely no room for compromise! Ever! Even this one," he gestured toward the other Dream-Blood Sea expert, currently frozen immobile within the Heaven and Earth Cage, "I have no intention of letting go!" "But they are still people of the Dream-Blood Sea!" Mei Xueyan stared directly into Jun Moxie's face. "The Dream-Blood Sea is an indispensable fighting force for the Heaven-Seizing War! Your sword strike has left no room for maneuverability." "Room for maneuver? That evaporated long ago! As for the Heaven-Seizing War, you mean with these people? Haha...

you must be joking! What use are they?" Jun Moxie laughed wildly. "Before, when I heard you speak, I thought the experts from the so-called Three Great Sacred Lands were something special.

Now that I’ve seen them firsthand—the meeting is not as good as the rumor.

They are thoroughly mediocre.

I believe even if Elder Ying took the field, he would far outmatch these two Supremes! These two, apart from possessing Supreme-level Profound Energy, are nothing but novice fodder! A truly skilled master would have killed them within a hundred moves; even I possess the strength for a direct confrontation!" "So you were indeed hiding nearby all along," Mei Xueyan let out a cold huff, her expression icy. "It must feel quite satisfying, using us as shields against a powerful foe, isn't that right?" "What makes you say that, Miss Mei?" Jun Moxie wore an expression of utter innocence. "I was concentrating on my cultivation earlier, striving to increase my strength for unforeseen circumstances.

I only just arrived moments ago.

Coincidentally, as I arrived, I saw these two attempting to engage in nefarious activities stealthily.

But considering they were both peerless experts, I felt that plunging in rashly would be disrespectful to both of you.

Furthermore, I only possess a mere Heaven Profound level of power; I am hardly equipped to contend with legendary Sacred Land powerhouses.

Thus, I remained on the sidelines, waiting to gain an advantage, only to find their strength so alarmingly weak.

Pray tell, is there anything wrong with that? As for using you, that is a grave injustice—I harbor no such intentions! I have always been open and above board, chivalrous at heart, possessing a swordsman's courage and a musician's soul, utterly transparent! How could I possibly commit such an act? Miss Mei, you have utterly wronged me; this is like frost falling in the sixth month of the lunar calendar!" Mei Xueyan studied him for a long moment before finally sighing. "Young Master Jun Moxie, I have traveled the martial world for quite some time, but you are the thickest-skinned person I have ever encountered." "You flatter me, Miss Mei flatters me too much," Jun Moxie replied without the slightest embarrassment, settling down as if it were his due right. "Since you deny this was your prior calculation, then how is it that they came demanding the Marrow-Spirit Elixir from me?" Mei Xueyan, seeing Young Master Jun's entirely self-assured demeanor, felt her anger surge, and she spoke coldly. "Also, if this wasn't planned, why did you arrive with such precise timing? Give me a reasonable explanation." "This is an even greater injustice! These past few days, I have been relentlessly pressing my master to hurry in refining the elixir for you; it was all for your sake! I begged him, urged him, clung to him shamelessly until he finally managed to produce some decent medicine.

Just now, my master handed it over, and I rushed here immediately—it was a matter of great importance, I didn't delay a moment! Who knew that upon arriving here, I would be accused of plotting a conspiracy?" His expression was truly a study in the Seven Emotions, like Marshal Yue being dragged to the Fengbo Pavilion.

That sense of grievance, that feeling of being wronged yet unable to defend himself—it was vividly portrayed, utterly lifelike, seeming to originate entirely from within, purely instinctive! "Ah, that was the reason?" Mei Xueyan blinked, observing his expression closely.

It didn't seem fake, and a flicker of guilt began to surface. "Um, about that...

perhaps I misjudged you this time." "How is it 'perhaps'? You did misjudge me!" Jun Moxie breathed a sigh of relief internally, growing even more self-righteous. "It's not that I want to lecture the two of you, but having adventured in the Jianghu for so long, a little suspicion is not a flaw, but you must be able to differentiate between outsiders and your own people! My sincerity, my burning passion—and yet, and yet...

you have deeply wounded me!" His fingers trembled, his whole body shook slightly, and his face flushed red, his eyes wide open—clearly appearing deeply hurt, when in reality, he was secretly chuckling at his successful deception! "Ahem," Mei Xueyan felt extremely awkward and managed a strained cough, completely failing to find the right words.

She quickly signaled to Queen Snake Qianxun to retreat.

Qianxun understood immediately, slipping away silently.

She happened upon Guan Qinghan, who had been awakened by the commotion, muttering to herself as she headed toward Guan Qinghan's room. "Young Master Jun," cough, cough, "you have been through a great deal." Mei Xueyan, the Punishment Supreme, had never apologized to anyone in her life.

Given her composure, she unexpectedly flushed red for the first time, experiencing what it was like to be at a loss for words, even resorting to formal address.

Seeing Jun Moxie sulking like a deeply wronged young bride, Mei Xueyan hesitated.

Recalling that he held the divine elixir in his hand, she gritted her teeth. "Young Master Jun, that..." "Hmph," Jun Moxie twisted his waist, turning his head away, looking even more like a terribly wronged bride. "Young Master Jun, please, don't be angry," Mei Xueyan said cautiously.

For some reason, facing Jun Moxie’s display of anger, Mei Xueyan, this grand supreme master, felt vaguely uneasy.

As she spoke the words, Mei Xueyan herself paused: What is happening to me? "Young Master Jun, learn from Dugu Xiaoyi and pout a little," he then sighed, realizing it wasn't very manly. "Never mind.

We have only just met; it’s understandable that you harbor some suspicion.

Besides, it was an unintentional mistake on your part, and I...

will forgive you." Mei Xueyan finally relaxed.

Although suspicion still lingered in her heart, she decided not to voice it immediately.

For instance: If those two didn't come looking for the Marrow-Spirit Elixir from you, why did they come searching for it at this woman's residence? How could that be explained? But looking at Jun Moxie's current state, she resolved to swallow that question...

she would consider it bearing a burden for the sake of patience! "Um, about that elixir..." Jun Moxie pouted, glancing toward the unfortunate Dream-Blood Sea expert who was still immobilized, silently gesturing that secrets should not be shared.

The ill-fated man instantly became panicked.

Mei Xueyan frowned slightly, grabbing the man and tossing him out.

Jun Moxie clearly saw that as she lifted him, her palm merely brushed past, first crushing his Dantian, then sweeping upwards to assault his internal organs, followed by a surge of energy impacting his skull.

Presumably, this man’s mind was now a complete mess.

She then hurled him out, and with a soft thud, he fell silently.

She vented all the pent-up frustration she felt towards Jun Moxie onto this unlucky soul.

The man barely managed a sound before he became a corpse.

Two experts at the Supreme level, not even utilizing their most proficient martial arts, were executed so silently.

One had to say, these two had truly terrible luck.

If they hadn't arrived at the Jun residence on their first mission, with their strength, they could have stirred up immense waves in the martial world! But instead, they died here so frustratingly! And their deaths were so inexplicable! Even until the end, they never understood what truly happened! How tragic! "So swift and clean!" Jun Moxie silently gave a thumbs-up.

Since she took the initiative to destroy the evidence, he was truly relieved.

What he feared most was her capturing and interrogating them.

If they revealed that Tang Yuan had confessed the Marrow-Spirit Elixir was here, everything would be ruined, and they would certainly come after him for retribution! To make such a grand master apologize to him—that was satisfying! "This elixir," A small jade vial materialized silently in Jun Moxie’s hand.

He looked genuinely pained! This was the result of the third attempt! Normally, refining elixirs for ten years would yield a hundred pills per batch, but this Primal Elixir...

it nearly exhausted him.

In total, only six pills were produced; the yield was truly abysmal! "What is this elixir? What are its specific effects? How much Profound Energy can it increase?" Mei Xueyan’s eyes shone brightly.

She forced herself to remain composed, but her tone was already tense! This concerned the future of the Punishment Forest! "This is called the Primal Elixir; it doesn't increase Profound Energy," Jun Moxie admitted, his face flushing slightly with shame. "Doesn't increase Profound Energy?" Mei Xueyan was stunned. "The effect of this elixir is rather specialized.

It only increases the circulation speed of Profound Energy within the body's meridians! In other words, after taking this elixir, the speed at which Profound Qi or Profound Energy flows will be more than three times its original rate!" Jun Moxie explained. "It only increases the speed of striking!" "What? It can increase attack speed?" Mei Xueyan's eyes lit up.

Unlike Jun Moxie, who didn't recognize its value, she was utterly shocked.

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Brothers and sisters suffering from a book drought should go check it out.) (To be continued)