With three supreme masters, they were invincible upon descending the mountain.

The morning sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains and fell on Ye Yaocheng's face.

He opened his eyes and turned his head to find Lin Qingxue still fast asleep, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly, a satisfied smile on her lips, like a delicate porcelain doll.

Ye Yaocheng shook his head helplessly; this girl really caused a ruckus last night.

He got up quietly, dressed, and was about to leave when he heard a rustling sound coming from the bed.

Lin Qingxue turned over, her eyes closed, but her eyelashes trembled violently.

It was obvious at a glance that the girl was pretending to be asleep, Ye Yaocheng chuckled.

He walked back and gave her a light pat on her shapely buttocks.

"Smack."

A crisp sound rang out, with a distinct elasticity.

"Little sleepyhead, wake up."

Lin Qingxue reluctantly opened her eyes, her cheeks flushed.

"Brother Cheng..."

Her voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of coquetry: "My legs are weak, you go first, I'll rest a little longer."

Her appearance was both pitiful and alluring, and coupled with her innocent looks, it made Ye Yaocheng, who was exhausted, feel like he could do it again.

He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the desire in his heart.

A fairy, truly a fairy.

If this continues, before the source of life can be repaired, the person will have already been drained dry.

"Okay." He ruffled her hair. "But there's something I need to tell you."

"I met a monk before who said the secret realm will open in ten days. Be prepared."

He paused, then added, "However, I think you'd better not go. Something's off about that place; it might not be as wonderful as you imagine, a hidden paradise."

Lin Qingxue nodded obediently: "Okay, I'll listen to Brother Cheng."

Ye Yaocheng then left.

Qin Long and his four hall masters were already waiting at the entrance of the Black Dragon Society.

Upon seeing Ye Yaocheng appear, the five men bowed in unison: "My lord!"

Ye Yaocheng waved his hand and walked into the hall.

What's the situation in Linjiang lately?

Qin Long's expression was solemn: "I was just about to report to you."

He stepped forward and lowered his voice: "Linjiang is in complete chaos now."

"All sorts of forces are crowding here, it's a mixed bag. The common people below don't know anything about the secret realm, but they can sense that something is wrong, and they're all in a state of panic."

As Qin Long spoke, his expression turned grim: "What's even more troublesome is that some local thugs with some martial arts skills are taking the opportunity to cause trouble."

"The number of violent incidents such as robbery and brawls has increased more than tenfold, but the general public is unaware of this, and now they are all pointing the finger at us."

"There are only so many people in the know. Now, whenever the higher-ups in Linjiang feel pressured, they come to us to put pressure on them. Some of the brothers who are hot-tempered and ready to argue with us have all been suppressed by me. But this is not a long-term solution."

Ye Yaocheng narrowed his eyes; this was indeed troublesome.

The best solution would be for him to lead the Black Dragon Society to wipe out all those guys.

But he's not a saint; stepping forward to be a good person at a time like this will only cause him trouble.

He spoke calmly: "Tell your men to behave themselves, explain the situation, and stay out of this mess."

"yes!"

Qin Long nodded immediately, then hesitated before saying something else.

"I heard that the Gu family in the provincial capital has joined forces with several other powerful families and they're coming to Linjiang in the next couple of days. They're probably arriving soon."

He looked at Ye Yaocheng with worry: "Sir, please be careful."

Family-oriented?

Ye Yaocheng sneered inwardly.

He hadn't forgotten about the incident where he killed the young master of the Gu family. How could he possibly swallow his anger at a family like that?

It seems that their purpose in coming to Linjiang this time is not just to explore the secret realm.

It's good that you're here; we can tidy up together at the same time.

"understood."

Ye Yaocheng flipped his hand, and five jade bottles appeared on the table. The bottles were crystal clear, and the round pills inside could be seen.

"This is the Foundation Establishment Pill, and some other pills to aid cultivation."

He looked at Qin Long: "Linjiang is in chaos right now, and you all need to improve your strength as soon as possible. You can distribute these as you see fit."

Qin Long's eyes lit up, and the four hall masters also breathed heavily.

Having followed Ye Yaocheng for so long, they were all too aware of the value of these pills.

With the help of Ye Yaocheng's pills, Qin Long has advanced from the seventh level of Foundation Establishment to the ninth level, just one step away from the peak.

The four hall masters also progressed from the first and second levels of Foundation Establishment to the fourth and fifth levels.

Now there are new ones, and as long as they absorb these, their strength will definitely improve even further. In the past, this was something they never dared to dream of.

"Thank you, sir!"

The five of them thanked them in unison, their eyes filled with fervor.

Ye Yaocheng waved his hand, "Hurry up and improve, I have other things to do."

After saying that, he turned and walked out.

After leaving the Black Dragon Society, Ye Yaocheng thought for a moment and decided to go to Wang Shiyu's place.

Wang Shiyu is from the Wang family in the provincial capital. She is well-informed and knows more than he does.

He discovered something while treating Lin Chunjing yesterday.

The poison Lin Chunzhong used was very similar to the methods employed by the Soul Palace.

Insidious, eerie, and carrying an evil aura.

Ye Yaocheng's eyes turned cold. The Soul Palace organization was just like a rat in the gutter, crawling everywhere.

He killed several people from the Soul Hall; they couldn't possibly be unaware of it, so they had to take precautions early.

"The Soul Palace..." Ye Yaocheng muttered to himself, "Just what is its background?"

He had followed his three masters for so long and read countless ancient books, yet he had never heard of this organization.

Either it's too weak to be worth mentioning.

Or...

Ye Yaocheng's eyes narrowed.

Someone deliberately erased the records about them.

The latter is more likely.

An organization that can be suppressed by the official forces of the Great Xia Dynasty, yet still manage to rise from the ashes, is by no means simple.

"We need to find out the truth."

Thinking this, Ye Yaocheng quickened his pace.

At the same time.

The entrance to a luxury bar by the river.

The roar of engines echoed through the streets.

Several extravagantly designed luxury motorcycles stopped in front of the bar, drawing astonished glances from passersby.

The car door opened, and several young people stepped out, each with an extraordinary air about them.

The man was handsome, the woman was beautiful, and they were both dressed in top designer brands.

But what's most striking is what's behind them.

Each young person was accompanied by one or two reserved elderly men or women.

They may seem ordinary, but their eyes, when they occasionally glance at you, can send shivers down your spine.

That was the aura of a martial artist.

The leader was a handsome young man who took off his sunglasses, revealing a face with distinct features.

But the sinister look in his eyes made him appear eerie and malevolent.

This scene, so strikingly different from the real thing, made many young girls on the roadside blush and their hearts race.

The young master glanced around, raising an eyebrow in surprise: "Strange, why isn't Wang Rui here? He's usually the most enthusiastic one at these kinds of events."

Beside them, a woman in high heels with a voluptuous figure exhaled a smoke ring and said impatiently, "Who knows?"

"He said he went to Linjiang to find Wang Shiyu. Pshaw, is he in such a hurry?"

After saying that, he even pursed his lips.

The young men present exchanged knowing smiles; they all knew about the Wang family's affairs.

Wang Shiyu and Wang Rui are the most talented among the younger generation of the Wang family. They have been competing openly and secretly for several years. Now that Wang Rui has come to Linjiang, the first thing he will do is to find his rival.

"Alright, let him do whatever he wants. I'm leaving now; the secret realm is more important."

A young man waved his hand and got into the car first.

"I'm leaving too."

The voluptuous woman stubbed out her cigarette, turned, and got into the car.

After several luxury cars left one after another, only the handsome young man and an old man with gray hair remained.

"Young Master," the old man said, his voice hoarse.

"Should we go check the entrance to the secret realm first, or go find the person who killed Young Master Gu Yaoxing?"

Gu Yaoguang pondered for a moment, then a smile appeared on his lips.

"Let's go to Wang Shiyu's place first."

"But..." The old man wanted to say something more, but after seeing Gu Yaoguang's eyes, he shut up.

"So what if those two good-for-nothing brothers are dead? The family isn't short of people."

His father was the head of the Gu family, and he had more than a dozen children, including both illegitimate and legitimate sons.

What does it matter if one or two die?

It's just a matter of saving face.

Gu Yaoguang's real concern is for Wang Shiyu.

The Wang and Gu families are evenly matched. If they can win over Wang Shiyu, their position as heirs will be secure.

Especially when he thought of Wang Shiyu's graceful figure and aloof temperament, Gu Yaoguang's eyes burned with desire.

"Walk."

He turned around and eagerly got into the car, his eyes burning with greed: "Let's go now."

"Any woman that Gu Yaoguang sets his sights on, no matter how difficult she is, I can win her over."

With the engine roaring, he sped off toward Wang Shiyu's residence.

At that moment, Ye Yaocheng had just arrived at Wang Shiyu's doorstep.