People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

Although Cao Ze and Jing Ni were some distance away from Da Siming, they still heard what Da Siming said.

"Let's go, let's follow them."

Cao Ze had a premonition that Da Siming might be carrying out some secret mission.

The city of Xianyang was quiet in the dark of night. Da Siming walked from Xianyang Street to the city gate.

Along the way, they encountered city guards who questioned them, but they were allowed to pass after showing a bronze token.

Cao Ze had seen such a token before; it was specially issued by Lord Changping to his trusted confidants, allowing them to enter and leave the city at night.

Could it be that Lord Changping has also set his sights on the Yin-Yang School?

Cao Ze and Jing Ni silently followed.

The Grand Master of Fate led twelve Yin-Yang School disciples out of the city with great success.

But she couldn't relax; she was tense and felt that something was wrong.

"Let's go immediately!"

The Grand Master of Fate immediately issued an order.

The dozen or so people were all skilled in martial arts, so traveling at night was nothing unusual for them.

Cao Ze and Jing Ni chased after them for a while, but they found it strange that Da Siming and the others were running further and further away.

"Let's go and stop them."

Cao Ze and Jing Ni quickly passed Da Siming and the others, hiding on a hillside ahead and covering their faces with black cloths.

When the Grand Master of Fate arrived, Cao Ze immediately jumped out with Jing Ni.

"Hey! This road is mine, these trees are mine, if you want to pass, leave your toll!"

Cao Ze spoke in a pretentious tone, brandishing his sword with an air of arrogance.

Is this... a robbery?

The Grand Master of Fate was caught off guard and almost strained his back.

She was robbed as soon as she left Xianyang. Has she been having a really bad run of luck lately?

Jingni covered her pretty face, restraining herself from looking at Cao Ze.

She never imagined that Cao Ze would take her out to rob someone in the middle of the night.

The twelve elite disciples of the Yin-Yang School either drew their swords or prepared to form hand seals, creating a tense atmosphere.

The Grand Master of Fate sneered, "How dare you!"

She raised her hand and unleashed a Blood Hand Skull Seal.

The enormous, scarlet skeletal hand shot towards Cao Ze like a meteor.

If this move hits, at best it will cause internal energy to become disordered, and at worst it will cause the meridians to reverse and lead to sudden death.

Even top-tier experts wouldn't dare to take it head-on so easily.

However, to the astonishment of the confident High Priestess, the masked bandit before her simply swung his sword and shattered her skull-blooded handprint.

Her gaze was serious, and her long, slender legs, encased in dark purple patterned stockings, were taut.

"Who are you? I am Siming, the Fire Chief of the Yin-Yang School. Please make way for me."

She initially judged that Cao Ze was stronger than her, and might even be a half-step Grandmaster.

But so what? As long as she and the twelve elite disciples of the Yin Yang School work together, they can make the bandits in front of them pay a bloody price.

Cao Ze chuckled and said, "We don't change our names or surnames. We are the famous Male and Female Duo in the martial arts world, who can make children cry in the middle of the night!"

He's already in the zone, feeling a lot like he used to when he played role-playing games.

A pair of male and female demons? Infamous?

The Grand Master of Fate looked at Cao Ze as if he were an idiot.

She acknowledged the person before her was formidable, but to call him famous would be an insult to her intelligence.

"Your Excellency is seeking wealth. Here is a gold note worth thirty taels of gold. I hope you will grant me this favor."

Da Siming often carries out missions in the martial arts world and has experienced robbery before, but most of the time those bandits and thugs have become the dead souls under her handprints, and there is no question of paying them.

But tonight is different; the bandit in front of us is a master.

She found it hard to understand why such a skilled person would linger outside Xianyang City as a bandit.

But despite her lack of understanding, she still had a mission to complete and couldn't afford to waste time here.

Cao Ze looked at the three gold notes in the Grand Master's hand; they were exquisite.

He transmitted his voice to Jingni, saying, "Don't let those disciples escape, and don't kill them."

In his view, these young disciples were all "talented individuals," and it would be a waste if even one of them died in the wilderness.

Jing Ni nodded almost imperceptibly.

When the Grand Master of Fate saw that Cao Ze remained silent, he mistakenly assumed that Cao Ze thought it was too little.

"Are you dissatisfied? Please explain."

Cao Ze laughed heartily: "That's enough, everyone, please proceed."

To prevent the Grand Master of Fate and his men from scattering like birds and beasts, he pretended to agree.

The High Priestess breathed a slight sigh of relief, but she still did not relax.

Confident in his status as a top-tier expert, he was not afraid of the man in black going back on his word.

"Let's go!"

The High Priestess led her twelve disciples forward slowly.

Cao Ze stood five zhang away, watching with a smile.

The High Priestess was somewhat uneasy and urged her disciple in a low voice to hurry up and remain vigilant.

Cao Ze estimated the distance.

Judging from Jing Ni's strength, taking down these twelve disciples suddenly shouldn't be difficult for her.

Just as the Grand Master of Fate was about to place the three gold notes on the ground and leave, Cao Ze suddenly stepped forward.

"and many more!"

The Great Master of Fate tensed up, noticing the sudden appearance of fine arcs of electricity in the air, realizing the change had occurred.

Before she could speak, Jing Ni vanished from her spot with such speed that no one had time to think.

When Jing Ni reappeared, she was already standing among the twelve disciples.

These were all elite disciples of the Yin-Yang School. Although they were ambushed by Jing Ni, they showed no panic or fear.

Several Yin-Yang techniques, glowing with a bluish light, combined with swords and blades, attacked Jing Ni.

Unfortunately, this posed no threat to Jing Ni whatsoever.

A dozen sword lights flashed by, shattering the Yin-Yang Technique's umbrella-shaped sword.

These so-called elite disciples collapsed one by one in the blink of an eye, losing their ability to move, and were put to sleep by Jing Ni.

If Cao Ze hadn't wanted to spare them, they would all be dead by now.

This is the power of a grandmaster. Even though these twelve people are all third-rate in strength, and not weak in the martial arts world, in the eyes of a grandmaster, they are no different from ordinary people.

The Grand Master of Fate's pupils contracted slightly, as if the words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat.

This person... is incredibly strong...

Grandmaster! Absolutely a grandmaster!

A duo of male and female fiends—when did such sword masters appear in the martial arts world?

Cao Ze then walked up to the Grand Master of Fate.

"Long time no see."

Cao Ze smiled and patted Da Siming on the shoulder, "Don't be afraid, you won't die for now."

Upon hearing the familiar voice, the Great Master of Fate trembled uncontrollably.

"...Cao, Cao Ze?"

The High Priestess's throat was dry, and she looked at the masked man in front of her with a sense of despair.

If he is Cao Ze, then the other person must be Jing Ni?

Heaven is going to kill her...

"Congratulations on recognizing it, but unfortunately there's no reward."

Cao Ze pointed to the disciples lying on the ground and asked, "Where are you all going?"

The Grand Master of Fate remained silent.

"You won't talk? You want me to invite Yanfei here to help you confess?"

Cao Ze was bluffing Da Siming, wanting to see the power of Yan Fei.

The Grand Master of Fate clenched her teeth, various thoughts swirling in her mind.

She can be stubborn in front of Cao Ze, but can she be stubborn in front of Lord Dongjun?

The High Priestess was saddened to find that she seemed to have no choice.

Either die for the Moon Goddess, or beg the Eastern Lord for mercy...

She subconsciously touched the faint scar on her cheek, a cut from the shattered porcelain that the Moon Goddess had broken yesterday.

"I...I'll talk..."

After a fierce internal struggle, the Grand Master of Fate chose to accept her fate.

Cao Ze was somewhat surprised, not expecting that Da Siming would agree so easily.

But when Cao Ze thought about how the Grand Master of Fate had betrayed Yan Fei and turned against her not long ago, he understood.

The Great Master of Fate has mastered the art of constantly shifting between left and right; he can switch sides at will without needing any severe punishment.