"It's been seven days, let's get out!" Ye Jingyu spoke the words, rose to his feet, and walked toward the exit. Immediately, Xiao Tao Tao transformed into a streak of light, shrinking to the size of a small cat, and perched on his shoulder. Liang Xiaoke also stood up, while Bing Ming's figure vanished into the void...

The stone chamber door opened, revealing a beautiful woman in a long, silver-white gown embroidered with a single peony. She was tall, even surpassing most men in height, yet she exuded no arrogance. Instead, her face held a kind smile that instantly fostered a sense of warmth and familiarity in anyone who saw her.

Upon seeing this woman, Liang Xiaoke's eyes instantly lit up, and drool involuntarily dripped from the corner of his mouth, with hearts flashing continuously in his eyes.

"Mudan, any news?" A faint smile touched Ye Jingyu's face as well; clearly, he found the sight of such a beauty engaging. However, unlike Liang Xiaoke's greedy gaze, his held only pure admiration—though perhaps a sliver of the desire to conquer lingered. Yet, every time he thought of Luo Ling'er's pure eyes, that small desire would vanish without a trace.

"Reporting to the Young Master, as per your instructions, we have increased our manpower over these past few days. However, the Gongsun family seems to be guarding Miss Xiangyi with extreme strictness. Even Gongsun Sheng's sons are unaware of the details, only today did the news surface that Miss Gongsun is set to be married three days hence!" Mudan, dressed in the white robe, curtsied slightly to Ye Jingyu and reported, completely ignoring the lecherous glares from Liang Xiaoke.

"Married?" Hearing this news, Ye Jingyu frowned. Could it be Xuanyuan Xue? He had already roughly grasped Gongsun Sheng's intentions from Yu Wushuang.

"Yes. The groom is the youngest son of the God-King of Zhenbei, Xuanyuan Xue. The escort procession is already en route and will arrive at Medicine City tomorrow to welcome Miss Gongsun Xiangyi. Xuanyuan Xue has mobilized five hundred Blood Guards and three thousand Blood Cavalry Squadrons..." Mudan stated respectfully, her bright eyes subtly sweeping over Ye Jingyu's handsome face.

"Five hundred Blood Guards?" Ye Jingyu's heart stirred slightly. The Blood Guards were the most formidable force under Xuanyuan Xiao Zhan, the War God of the Dou Hun Continent in that generation. There were only one thousand of them, and every single member was a super expert who had reached the Innate Realm.

Of course, for Ye Jingyu and his group now, a single Innate expert was not frightening; even ten or a hundred Innate experts posed no threat. But the problem was, Xuanyuan Xue couldn't possibly only have these Innate experts by his side?

Moreover, through instinct, Ye Jingyu could guess that this was a trap, a ploy designed to lure him out. He had brought up the matter of finding Gongsun Xiangyi earlier, so if Gongsun Sheng couldn't capture him, he would certainly lay such a trap. This visible force was merely the surface; how many hidden masters lay in the shadows?

Ultimately, the power Ye Jingyu commanded now had reached a terrifying degree. Liang Xiaoke had successfully entered the third stage of the Corpse Emperor realm, making him virtually invincible unless the ancient powerhouses appeared. Bing Ming was a Martial Saint, and Ye Jingyu himself had reached the Soul Immortal realm. This combined strength was enough to obliterate an army of ten thousand. If it were any other faction, the three of them alone could force a breach, let alone with Xiao Tao Tao, whose true strength was unfathomable.

But now, they were facing a powerful clan that had been established for a thousand years—no, they were facing two clans, one of which was the Xuanyuan family, the strongest of them all.

No one knew the true depth of heritage contained within such a colossal family structure, which is why Ye Jingyu felt deeply troubled upon hearing this news.

"Indeed, those are the personal guards bestowed upon Xuanyuan Xue by Xuanyuan Xiao Zhan. However, I learned from the Gongsun Residence that he is here to claim Miss Xiangyi, but the wedding will be held in Jin City!" Mudan nodded. As the chief representative of the Hundred Flowers Sect in Medicine City, she naturally knew precisely what information would benefit Ye Jingyu the most.

"Heh heh, interesting, interesting. With the front lines so tense, and the Second Prince leading three hundred thousand troops in the borderlands, Xuanyuan Xue still has the leisure for a wedding, and insists on holding it in Jin City? What exactly is he plotting?" Liang Xiaoke, seeing that Mudan was ignoring him, flashed a faint smile to assert his presence and spoke lightly.

"What is he plotting? He's trying to lure us out, of course. These past few days, the Gongsun family must have scoured everywhere for our tracks, but they would never dream we are hidden here. Since they can't find us, they must draw the enemy out! As for why they need to bring Miss Gongsun Xiangyi back before the wedding, perhaps the Gongsun family is concerned about their reputation? After all, if the wedding were in Medicine City and we forcefully disrupted it, whether we succeeded or failed, it wouldn't benefit the Gongsun family at all..." Ye Jingyu sneered.

Hearing Ye Jingyu’s words, Liang Xiaoke repeatedly nodded, though his eyes continued to dart towards Mudan, who still refused to look at him directly.

"Then, Young Master, what should we do?" Mudan’s gaze toward Ye Jingyu now held a touch of admiration. To deduce so much from so little information proved he was no ordinary person; no wonder her senior sister held him in such high regard.

"Find out their return route for me. Since they want to lure me out, how could I refuse their wish!" A confident smile bloomed on Ye Jingyu's face. Even knowing it was a trap, he strode willingly into it.

Mudan seemed slightly surprised by Ye Jingyu’s instructions, but seeing the confidence in his eyes, she said no more. She bowed to him and went out to make arrangements.

Watching Mudan’s receding back, Liang Xiaoke aggressively wiped the drool from his mouth and fiercely tugged on Ye Jingyu’s robe.

"What is it?" Ye Jingyu turned around, puzzled.

"Brother, I think my springtime has arrived!" Dazzling light shimmered in Liang Xiaoke's eyes...

"Uh, wasn't Yao Yao your first spring?" Ye Jingyu replied helplessly.

"Yes, Yao Yao was my first spring, but Mudan here is my second spring! Ah... didn't you notice my heartbeat just now? Hey, hey, hey, listen to me finish, hey, hey, hey..."

Before Liang Xiaoke could finish, Ye Jingyu rolled his eyes and walked straight out. This fellow, claiming a first spring and a second spring...

Just as Ye Jingyu and the others emerged from their secluded cultivation, within the separate courtyard where Gongsun Sheng resided in the Gongsun Mansion, Gongsun Sheng, clad in a white robe, sat quietly in a wheelchair. Seated before him was a man with white, flowing hair but a handsome, spirited expression...