The next day at noon.
Ye Cangtian finally emerged from his cultivation. As soon as he stepped out of his room, he saw the figures of Xue Qi and Bing Yao.
"Brother Yinlong, I saw you drank quite a lot at the banquet yesterday. I've specifically prepared some snow ginseng nourishing soup for you today..."
Xue Qi, seeing Ye Cangtian approaching, quickly picked up a small bowl from the table and walked over.
Smelling the wafting aroma, Ye Cangtian's appetite was immediately whetted, and he felt a bit parched. He accepted the bowl.
"Thank you."
After giving his thanks, Ye Cangtian took a few sips.
On the other side, seeing the look of enjoyment on Ye Cangtian's face, Xue Qi also showed a satisfied smile.
She then said, "Brother Yinlong, after you finish the soup, shall I take you around the area?"
Ye Cangtian nodded at her words, accepting the offer. He also wanted to see the situation around Snow Peak and understand why they had contacted Yulong Villa.
So, after drinking the soup, Ye Cangtian and Ye Zhenghao, accompanied by the two women, left the Snow God Hall.
The four of them walked to the village, strolling casually as if they were simply out to relax.
After all, the place was too small, and there weren't many good sights to see.
However, as they walked, the expressions of the four clearly turned grim, and some rumors had already reached their ears.
"Did you hear? Goddess Xue Qi actually brought a wild man back!"
"Wrong! Not only Xue Qi, but that sweet junior sister also brought back a wild man!"
"Pah! What goddess, she's simply a slut. Went out for training and came back with a man. What, are there no good men on Snow Peak? Had to find one outside?"
"Your news isn't exciting enough. According to gossip, Xue Qi even brought that wild man back to her boudoir for pleasure..."
As waves of noisy voices reached them, Xue Qi and Bing Yao's pretty faces turned as cold as ice.
The most surprised was Bing Yao. She never imagined that even she would be implicated, truly an undeserved disaster.
But she didn't have Xue Qi's good temper. Faced with so much gossip, Bing Yao's first instinct was to step forward and argue with them.
However, as soon as she made a move, Xue Qi directly stopped her.
Xue Qi wasn't unwilling to clarify the matter, but Bing Yao's approach would be futile.
The entire village was now discussing and spreading this matter, rumors were everywhere, and they were becoming more and more intense.
In such a situation, Bing Yao going to argue would yield no results.
It might even make the other party think it was a guilty cover-up, and the rumors would escalate.
Therefore, there was no other way but to stop Bing Yao.
The next moment, she turned to look at Yinlong, her face filled with apology.
"Brother Yinlong, I'm truly sorry. I wanted to take you out to relax, but I didn't expect it to be counterproductive and affect your mood..."
Beside them, Ye Zhenghao showed a helpless expression.
The other party seemed to completely ignore him, which made him feel very helpless, as if he shouldn't have come out with them today at all, making him feel like a third wheel.
Ye Cangtian shook his head and said, "I have a thicker skin, so it's fine. But if you can't stand it, we can find a place to rest, or just go back."
With the rumors flying around so wildly, it was basically impossible for Ye Cangtian to get any news from the village.
Therefore, the so-called relaxation or enjoying the scenery of Snow Peak was now meaningless.
Upon hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Xue Qi fell silent for a moment, then finally gritted her teeth and said, "Then let's go back."
Now that the matter was being spread so widely, where was there any place of peace and quiet?
"Yes, let's go back!"
"I'm going to confront Third Senior Brother. Why is he spreading rumors!"
Hearing Xue Qi's words, Bing Yao was the first to voice her support.
She wasn't stupid either. These rumors were basically consistent with what Zong Luan had said, even the tone was identical. If it wasn't Zong Luan's doing, then it would be a ghost!
And she was not the type to endure silently, she had to vent her anger.
Saying this, she turned around angrily and rushed towards the Snow God Hall.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian and the others quickly followed, afraid Bing Yao would suffer any harm.
...
Inside the Snow God Hall, in a side hall.
The third disciple, Zong Luan, had just taken a few Great Return Pills. His injuries were neither light nor heavy.
This meant he could recover slowly by taking Great Return Pills, or quickly by taking Nine Revolutions Golden Pills.
However, although he had the Nine Revolutions Golden Pills, he was reluctant to use them, so he had to take Great Return Pills for slow recovery.
"Damn it, Xue Qi, Yinlong, you pair of dogs and bitches, I've got this noted. Just wait, I'll make your lives worse than death..."
Feeling the pain in his body, Zong Luan's anger surged, and he finally began to curse.
However, at that moment, a noisy sound came, and then a guard entered the room.
"Lord Zong Luan, bad news! Xue Qi and Bing Yao have come with two wild men!"
"What?"
Zong Luan's eyes widened. He thought he had misheard!
Didn't the other party win a great victory yesterday? Before he could even settle the score with them, how could they be forcing their way into his side hall?
Moreover, he and Xue Qi had been rivals for so many years, regardless of victory or defeat, she had never made such a move!
What happened in between?
"Bang!"
Before Zong Luan could figure it out, a dull thud echoed.
Along with the thud, a guard from the side hall flew backward and landed heavily in front of him.
Then, several figures entered with imposing momentum.
Leading the way was Bing Yao, followed by Xue Qi, Ye Cangtian, and Ye Zhenghao.
"Zong Luan, get your ass out here!"
Bing Yao, like an enraged lioness, arrived at the entrance of the side hall and roared at the door.
"Hmph!"
The next moment, a cold snort came from inside the hall, and then Zong Luan's figure appeared before the four.
He knew he was no match for the four of them, but since they had already come to his doorstep, if he continued to cower, how could he survive on Snow Peak in the future?
"Bing Yao, what madness are you exhibiting!"
"Trespassing into my side hall and injuring my guards, what do you mean?"
Zong Luan glared at Bing Yao, angrily questioning her.
Although he didn't cower, facing the four imposing figures, he still felt a sense of dread and had to be cautious.
If it were just Bing Yao alone, would he still tolerate it? He would have fought her directly...
"Zong Luan, I'm asking you, were those rumors outside spread by you?"
"Are you bullying me because I joined the sect later!"
Listening to his questioning, Bing Yao's anger intensified. She pointed at him accusingly and directly asked.
"What rumors, what are you talking about?"
Hearing Bing Yao's words, Zong Luan was immediately stunned, completely unaware of what she was saying.
However, this scene, in Bing Yao's eyes, was a flimsy cover-up, deliberately playing dumb!
Clang!
The next moment, Bing Yao drew her long sword and said angrily, "Fine, since you don't admit it, I'll beat you until you admit it today!"
"Damn it! Everyone treats me like a pushover! Do they really think I'm easy to bully!"
Seeing Bing Yao wielding her long sword, Zong Luan was filled with uncontrollable rage.
One junior sister Xue Qi, opposing him and not taking him seriously was one thing.
Now, even Bing Yao, who joined the sect last, dared to be so presumptuous, it was simply unbearable for him.
Saying this, Zong Luan resolutely drew his long sword and went to meet her.
Now, even with his injuries, he couldn't care less. He had to reassert his dominance, otherwise, any cat or dog could walk all over him.
Clang clang clang...
Almost instantly, the sound of clashing weapons echoed through the courtyard.