"Heh, this old guy dares not show off now." Liou Yuan’s sarcastic expression grew stronger as he watched.

But what was expected, Fang Yu questioning Mr. Bao, did not happen.

"Good, very good." Fang Yu said "good" twice and left the matter at that.

"Is that it?" Liou Yuan wondered in astonishment.

Suddenly, Fang Yu’s voice rang in his mind.

"No one from outside the Disciplinary Hall is allowed to interfere with its affairs, that’s the sect’s rule. Even though I’m an Inner Sect Disciple, it’s the same."

"Besides, this old guy did everything seamlessly. He didn’t say he wouldn’t question Bao Yufeng, just that they’d be confined in Little Cyan Valley, punishment pending, which also complies with the rules. The only mistake was making a move against you, if I’d known, I should have let you take that hit so I could act."

Fang Yu’s voice contained a hint of regret.

These words left Liou Yuan’s face looking odd, unhappy that Mr. Bao wouldn’t be punished, he inwardly chuckled bitterly, muttering, "It’s Fang Yu’s fault for acting too fast."

What Mr. Yu said next made him purse his lips.

Only to hear Fang Yu speaking in a somewhat instructive tone, with the intent of teaching Liou Yuan, "You too, why did you come in and fight with Liou Tao? The Cloud Manipulation Skill he practices, although it’s a C-level Skill, is not easy to win against."

"Being able to fight like this, it shows you’re quite formidable."

"If I were you, I’d have torn down these huts first and grabbed the Star Stone first before talking about anything else."

"Now you can only eat this loss quietly."

Upon hearing Fang Yu’s voice, Liou Yuan touched his nose.

He couldn’t possibly tell Fang Yu that his visit was purely to vent, not to help Xiaopei Mountain disciples snatch the Star Stone.

After transmitting his guidance to Liou Yuan, Fang Yu loosened his hand and let go of Mr. Bao, his voice revealing no emotion, "The Disciplinary Hall’s matters are not something I can interfere with, but you shouldn’t have acted."

"You are, after all, a senior in the sect. If Mr. Liou finds out, how could he let it slide?"

"I’m saving you, do you understand?"

Despite Fang Yu’s simple appearance, his words were flawless.

Mr. Bao repeatedly agreed, only offering a forced smile.

"I’m taking Xiaopei Mountain’s people away; your Disciplinary Hall didn’t handle this well, I’m not afraid if you report it."

With that, Fang Yu sent a streak of light towards Qiu Ming, who was bound by Mr. Bao’s White Rope Magical Artifact.

The rope binding Qiu Ming’s large body instantly came loose.

Since Fang Yu stepped in to smooth things over, Liou Yuan and his fellow Xiaopei Mountain disciples naturally didn’t dare say much.

Before leaving, he instinctively glanced in the direction where Liou Tao stood.

Earlier, he was knocked flying by Mr. Bao.

Liou Tao, however, remained in place.

Now, the defense barrier activated by the Defense Magical Artifact had been shattered, and the mist had dissipated, revealing Liou Tao’s pale, grim face. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

As Liou Yuan looked at him, his snake-like eyes stared intensely at Liou Yuan.

Neither of them were pushovers; if it wasn’t for the presence of two sect elders, blood would have certainly been shed in this clash.

Both sides were now injured.

Liou Yuan’s back was wounded by the Fog Blade, with three foot-long wounds faintly aching.

Liou Tao had a bloody sword wound in his chest, inflicted by the Profound Brilliance Sword.

It was a draw.

The two, who were unwilling to concede, exchanged a distant gaze, and neither concealed the killing intent in their eyes.

Seeing Liou Yuan about to leave, Liou Tao spoke insidiously, "Not every time will someone come to save you."

Liou Yuan, not backing down, mockingly said, "Next time, I’ll shove a sword in your mouth."

"Enough!" Fang Yu sternly scolded the two youths who would love to tear each other apart.

With a wave of his large hand, he led the Xiaopei Mountain disciples away.

Just before leaving, whether intentionally or not, Qiu Ming stomped viciously on Bao Yufeng’s foot while walking past.

Causing Bao Yufeng to curse angrily.

Qiu Ming was unbound by Fang Yu, while Bao Yufeng’s bindings were not removed.

Earlier, to showcase his impartial enforcement, Mr. Bao had also tied him up, and now, with his hands and feet bound, he could only swallow this loss quietly.

Once Fang Yu, the Inner Sect Disciple, left.

The Little Cyan Valley disciples, initially suppressed by the might of a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, erupted into chaos.

Voices admiring Fang Yu rang out.

"Is this what an Inner Sect Disciple is like! A Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, not bound by the Outer Sect’s rules, even Mr. Bao can’t do anything about it."

There were also discussions about the strong clash between Liou Yuan and Liou Tao.

Liou Tao was no surprise, his name had been well-known throughout the Outer Sect since his first day in the sect.

The real shocker was Liou Yuan, who managed to draw with him.

Anyone with discernment could see that Liou Yuan had pushed Liou Tao to a very dangerous situation.

As a Five-Star Star Acupoint genius, nearly being killed by a Profound Brilliance Sword thrust into his chest was unexpected.

Of course, Liou Yuan was also injured by Liou Tao’s Fog Blade.

Though the result was a probable mutual defeat, it still proved Liou Yuan’s strength.

"This Liou Yuan is indeed a fierce one, he fights as if he’s determined to risk his life."

"If it weren’t for the intervention of the two elders, today one genius might have fallen."

"It seems you can’t simply measure someone’s strength by their Star Acupoint, Liou Yuan doesn’t belong to the Five-Star Star Acupoint disciples, yet didn’t he stand toe-to-toe with the Five-Star Mist Acupoint Liou Tao?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Don’t you know who his brother is, the younger brother of the Snow Shattering Sword can’t have weak swordsmanship."

"Anyway, after today, the seven great genius disciples have gained another member."

Bao Yufeng, having freed himself, looked in the direction of the departing Xiaopei Mountain disciples with uncertainty.

Then his gaze shifted towards Liou Tao, who was still in the valley.

The latter’s face was dark and his chest, where the Profound Brilliance Sword had torn open, continued to ooze blood.

This sight made Bao Yufeng’s hidden emotions even more astonished.

"He actually managed to push Liou Tao to such an extent!"

From start to finish, Bao Yufeng had never imagined that Liou Tao would get injured.

Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, Five-Star Star Acupoint, C-level Skill Cloud Manipulation, enough for Liou Tao to be undefeated in the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer.

Yet today he ended up in a draw with a Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer Liou Yuan.

"Ah, it’s because he’s Mr. Liou’s younger brother, no wonder."

Thankfully, with Liou Zhen as a shield, Bao Yufeng and everyone else could accept this unexpected outcome because of Liou Zhen’s existence.

"Today’s incident has completely offended Liou Yuan, I need to be careful when encountering him in the future."

By now, Bao Yufeng could clearly see who Liou Tao was targeting.

He was merely used as a tool by Liou Tao.

Fang Yu’s arrival brought an end to this Xiaopei Mountain and Little Cyan Valley farce.

Mr. Bao didn’t stay in Little Cyan Valley either; after showing concern for Liou Tao with an eager smile, he left with the Disciplinary Hall disciples.

This trip made this Outer Sect Deacon lose face completely.

Originally, he wanted to leave a good impression in front of the Liou Family.

Who knew he’d encounter Fang Yu, turning his chance to shine into embarrassment, leaving him with no face to remain.

Without even bidding farewell to Bao Yufeng, he left in a hurry.

Bao Yufeng remained in confinement, while Liou Tao was unrestricted. He looked down at the gaping wound in his chest made by the Profound Brilliance Sword, his face a shadow of stone.

Finally, after casting a glance at the direction of Liou Yuan’s departure, he activated the Cloud Manipulation Skill and vanished from Little Cyan Valley.