I saved the entire sect by playing idly by letting things fall apart.

Meanwhile, a few close associates in Yunshui City were still holding a meaningless meeting.

"Let's find out first whether Yunshui City has any connection with the Demon Clan," Qin Huai said, holding his sword. "We don't want to go down the wrong path."

Mu Chongxi suggested, "That's easy. Chu Xingzhi and I will rush in and give him a right roundhouse kick, beat him up, put him in a sack, and question him about his intentions."

"We are disciples of the righteous path, not bandits." Si Miaoyan was speechless.

"By making such a big fuss about you, anyone would know something's wrong, okay?"

Even though it's a small city, there are still quite a few old Golden Core cultivators there, and it wouldn't be good for them to alert them.

Mingxuan listened to their meaningless discussion and couldn't help but yawn. He had a premonition that he was about to break through.

I finally got a holiday, but there's no secret realm to participate in, and instead I have to investigate this kind of thing with them.

Moreover, they don't even need to confirm this kind of information. Given the shrewd and calculating nature of those old fogies from the Five Sects, they've probably already found out everything.

It's not a small city that the five sect elders need to deal with, but colluding with the demons is no small matter either. We can only leave it to them and let these disciples handle it.

"Let's go." Mingxuan stretched. "Let's go find the others to discuss things. Let's plan ahead."

Now that the discussion has reached this point, it's basically confirmed that the city lord's mansion is indeed colluding with the demons. So, it's best to prepare in advance, lest they catch us like turtles in a jar.

*

Meanwhile, the elders were also keeping in touch privately. After all, this was the first time they had been allowed to go out, and the matter they were dealing with was not insignificant. They were all like worried old fathers who couldn't bear to leave their rebellious children, keeping in touch with them anxiously and paying close attention to the children's situation.

"What's the situation on your end?" Cheng Fengzong asked.

After stammering for a long time, the sect leader of the Sword Inquiry Sect finally managed to utter, with difficulty, "Ye Qinghan has been taken to the dungeon."

He had only just learned of his innate sword-wielding talent, which allowed him to bravely venture into the demon realm at night.

Yunhen was too bored to talk anymore and shut himself off, since his most prized disciple had also gone in.

In this situation, the eldest brother can't even mention the second brother.

Qin Fanfan paused for a moment, then said, "My apprentice is alright."

"She just greeted your protégé."

"Would you like to hear what's going on?"

The jade slip communication remained uninterrupted, so the sect leaders of the other four sects clearly heard Ye Qiao's familiar voice: "Surprised? Unexpected? Exciting?"

This series of questions immediately silenced everyone.

Ye Qinghan and Song Hansheng: "..."

They were just a hair's breadth away from screaming that they'd seen a ghost.

Damn it.

Seeing Ye Qiao's face in the Demon Realm was more terrifying than any ghost story.

Ye Qiao, completely oblivious to their presence, moved closer to them, grinning, "Let me see, aren't these Ye Qinghan and Song Hansheng?"

"What happened? You were arrested after just a few days?"

"You two might as well stop calling yourselves 'personal disciples'."

"Let's call ourselves the 'Refreshingly Cool' Duo from now on."

She meant it completely.

One is "Cold Voice," the other "Clear Chill"—both names sound rather cool.

Song Hansheng and Ye Qinghan: "..."

"How did you get in?" Ye Qinghan's expression changed.

Song Hansheng: "..." I'm exhausted.

He felt even more exhausted when he thought about how Ye Qiao had acted so arrogantly just now.

What? They're all completing tasks, but Ye Qiao's method is different from theirs?!

So, the route they both took was pure prison style, and Ye Qiao infiltrated the enemy camp to become the leader?

After giving the two a big scare, Ye Qiao quickly untied them without lingering. Her disguise was too low-level and her status wasn't high enough, so it was easy for her to be exposed.

She planned to rescue the two, wreak havoc on the demon race, and then escape together.

For some reason, both Ye Qinghan and Song Hansheng had a bad feeling.

Especially since both of them had been swindled out of money by Ye Qiao, the two felt utterly disheartened and exchanged a glance, thinking that she was like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken.

They have ill intentions!

"Don't worry, I'll get you out of here safely."

Ye Qiao looked full of energy: "Trust me."

"Then let's start our escape."

After she finished speaking, she took the lead and ran outside.

The other two couldn't keep up, and Song Hansheng even asked without untying the knot, "Why did you run? Aren't those demons supposed to listen to you?"

"I lied to them."

"Just grab a random outfit of a different color, throw it on, and say a few words to fool them for now. They'll probably find out soon. Don't ask any questions, just run!"

Ye Qinghan: "..."

So the three of them began their escape again. Sure enough, the demons realized something was wrong. Did the Holy Maiden have subordinates?

no!

The holy maidens of their clan are all aloof and keep to themselves. They are so unreachable that the other party doesn't care whether they have captured their disciple or not, let alone send someone to check.

"Get to the dungeon quickly."

Those who reacted quickly ran over.

As expected, the two henchmen had vanished without a trace as soon as the cell door was opened.

They then realized that Grandma Te had been deceived.

Song Hansheng, a mere talisman cultivator, couldn't keep up with the two of them. Panting heavily, he couldn't help but yell, "Didn't you say you were taking us out?!"

Ye Qiao said matter-of-factly, "I said I'd take you out, not now."

I knew it!

I'd rather believe in ghosts than believe Ye Qiao's words.

He still had some faith in Ye Qiao.

The five sect leaders listened to the conversation: "..." No, did no one realize how absurd it was that two late-stage Golden Core cultivators expected a Foundation Establishment cultivator to help them escape?

Song Hansheng's forehead was covered in cold sweat. Listening to the sounds of fighting and killing outside, he licked his dry lips: "I still have a few teleportation talismans."

"But the chances of a successful escape are slim."

There are too many Golden Core cultivators here. Using a teleportation talisman would mean their presence would be exposed. Moreover, after the demons realized they were escaping, they had already used an array to sever their connection with the outside world.

In other words, even with a teleportation talisman, one cannot escape the demon realm.

At this point, it's a contest of whose talisman is more sinister.

Ye Qiao took out a talisman from her mustard seed bag: "I have an earth-遁 (earth-遁) talisman."

"Teleportation talismans are useless, and your earth-遁 talisman won't get you out either." Song Hansheng rolled his eyes, showing none of the timidity he had displayed when he was first locked in the dungeon.

Ye Qiao raised an eyebrow: "Who said I was going out?"

She ignored the two men and said, "You two hide yourselves, or I'll have to come back to bail you out later."

"We'll use the teleportation talisman to contact their location later."

After saying that, Ye Qiao crushed the Earth Escape Talisman and ran away right in front of the two of them.

Ye Qinghan and Song Hansheng exchanged a glance, both seeing speechlessness in each other's eyes.

How should we evaluate the absurdity of Ye Qiao?

She never plays by the rules, and with her hurried manner, no one can guess what she's going to do next.