Apocalypse: Why did you provoke her? She's a cultivator.

Chapter 137 Night Attack
But now, seeing Mu Zhenzhong's sincere invitation to Ye Qiumian, he finally understood.

It turns out that Mu Zhenzhong also has times when he doesn't scheme, but only against someone with formidable strength.

Ultimately, it's because I'm not strong enough!

Li Hongbo lowered his head, looking at the thin calluses on his palms. His heart felt like a jumbled mess of spices, and he couldn't quite describe the feeling.

He let out a soft sigh, and when he looked up again, his face had returned to its usual calm.

It was as if the surging memories from just now had never stirred any waves in his heart.

Ye Qiumian frowned slightly as she looked at the crowd kneeling on one knee in front of her.

His voice carried an undeniable coldness: "Thank you for your kindness, Deputy Chief Mu, but I have always been a loner, and I'm afraid I will have to disappoint you."

Her words were soft, yet they were like ice thrown into boiling water, instantly extinguishing the fervor in Mu Zhenzhong's eyes.

Mu Zhenzhong looked up abruptly, his face still brimming with excitement, eager to say something more: "Miss Ye, now is the time when we need people, and you have such a wealth of skills..."

"Deputy Chief Mu."

Ye Qiumian interrupted him calmly and looked up at him.

That look wasn't exactly angry, but it carried a kind of imposing aura of someone who had long held a high position, like a deep, icy pool, sharp enough to pierce the heart.

The moment Mu Zhenzhong met those eyes, his throat felt like it was blocked by something, and the rest of his words were stuck on the tip of his tongue, unable to come out.

He even subconsciously straightened his back, a chill creeping up the back of his neck.

It was as if daring to say another word would bring unpredictable consequences.

The air in the room froze again. Even the subordinates kneeling beside them sensed something was wrong and dared not breathe.

Mu Zhenzhong froze for a moment before slowly lowering his head to suppress the bitterness in his heart.

He knew that cultivators had their own pride, and since the other party had clearly refused, forcing the issue would only backfire and might even provoke resentment.

He took a deep breath, stood up again, and regained some composure on his face, though regret still lingered in his eyes.

Since we can't win them over, we should at least avoid turning them against us.

"I was being presumptuous." Mu Zhenzhong's tone softened, with a hint of cautious appeasement. "If Miss Ye is unwilling, I naturally won't force her. However, there's something I think it's better to tell you in advance."

Ye Qiu Mian didn't speak, which was taken as tacit approval for him to continue.

“Yu Zelun has been making a lot of moves lately.” Mu Zhenzhong paused, observing Ye Qiumian’s expression. Seeing that she had no reaction, he continued, “Our people found out that he has been inquiring about Miss Ye’s whereabouts everywhere, and it seems that he is looking for you very urgently.”

Yu Zelun?
Ye Qiumian paused slightly, she vaguely remembered this name.

I think I heard Nan Shaohua say that he was from Wu Heshu's side, and that he was always ruthless.

Mu Zhenzhong noticed her interest and added, "Yu Zelun is the kind of person who won't do anything without a reason. The fact that he's in such a hurry to find you... probably isn't a good thing. Miss Ye, you'd better be careful."

These words were half a reminder and half a provocation, blatantly trying to sow discord among Yu Zelun.

Ye Qiu Mian glanced at him but didn't reply.

Knowing when to stop, Mu Zhenzhong cupped his hands in greeting and said, "I have told you everything I need to say, so I will not disturb Miss Ye any longer. If you change your mind in the future, I would welcome you at any time."

After saying this, he turned around with a hint of regret, gestured for his subordinates to get up, and together they left the living room.

Upon seeing this, Li Hongbo, who had been waiting nearby, quickly bowed to Ye Qiumian and said, "Miss Ye, I'll be going now."

Ye Qiumian nodded slightly.

Li Hongbo then quickly followed Mu Zhenzhong's footsteps, and made sure to gently close the door of the small building before leaving.

The room finally fell silent, and the four of them watched her quietly. "Go and rest," Ye Qiu Mian waved her hand, signaling the four of them to go and rest.

She then went up to the second floor.

Ye Qiumian walked to the window, watching the departing figures of Mu Zhenzhong and his group, her fingertips gently tapping the windowsill, her eyes deep and thoughtful.

Is Yu Zelun looking for her?
What exactly is the matter?
As night deepened, a sense of calm settled in, like the calm before a storm.

A faint, sweet, fishy smell, mixed with the scent of rust, permeated the night, carrying an undisguised malice, and was slowly approaching the small building.

Nan Shaohua and Chu Qingyang, who were resting, opened their eyes at the same time, sprang to their feet, and quickly opened the door.

As soon as they opened the door, they saw each other and noticed the seriousness in each other's eyes.

It seems the other party has noticed something is wrong.

"Someone's coming!" Chu Qingyang's voice was extremely low, his fingertips already crackling with tiny blue-white sparks. "Their auras are mixed, at least a dozen, carrying fluctuations of supernatural abilities."

Nan Shaohua's gaze swept heavily across the darkness outside the window, and several dark green vines silently emerged from under his sleeves.

The tips of the vines gleamed coldly, like snakes poised to strike: "Not only does it possess supernatural abilities, but it also exudes murderous intent; it's coming for us."

As they spoke, the two exchanged a glance and quickly walked downstairs.

The commotion upstairs had already woken up Shen Yujie and Fang Jun.

When the two pushed open the door, they were met with Nan Shaohua and Chu Qingyang's tense profiles.

Shen Yujie's heart skipped a beat, and he was about to speak when Fang Jun grabbed his arm.

His water-based abilities are extremely sensitive to changes in the surrounding humidity.

At this moment, the water droplets condensing on his fingertips were trembling slightly, clearly indicating that he had also sensed the oppressive killing intent.

"What happened?" Shen Yujie's voice was very soft, and the gentle aura of his healing ability flowed around him, ready to assist his teammates and enhance their attacks at any time.

"Enemy attack!" Nan Shaohua said succinctly, his gaze never leaving the courtyard gate. "Be prepared."

Shen Yujie and Fang Jun exchanged a glance, their sleepiness vanishing instantly, replaced by the same solemn expression as Nan Shaohua and Chu Qingyang.

Fang Jun retreated to Shen Yujie's side, his palm glistening with a moist light. The water swirled at his fingertips, ready to transform into icicles or water arrows at any moment.

Outside the courtyard gate, a dozen dark figures were crouching and approaching.

The leader was a one-eyed man with a hideous scar on his face. He licked his chapped lips, his eyes flashing with a sinister and fierce light.

Yu Zelun said that as long as all the women in this building were brought back safely, he would receive plenty of benefits.

He gestured for the people behind him to be quiet, took out a thin wire from his pocket, and gently flicked the lock.

There was a soft "click" and the lock opened.

The one-eyed man's lips curled into a sinister smile, but he stopped pushing the door open.

In the courtyard behind the door, the moonlight shone directly on the four people.

Nan Shaohua stood at the front, vines winding around his feet; Chu Qingyang's body crackled with electricity, making half of his face light up and down; the water in Fang Jun's palm gleamed coldly; Shen Yujie, though not making a move, exuded a gentle yet resilient aura that acted like an invisible barrier.

Four people, with four completely different supernatural energy fluctuations, collided in the night, their imposing auras showing no sign of being asleep.

"Oh no! We've been spotted!" someone whispered from behind.

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