"Elder Ye, what's wrong with you?"
"We were walking just fine, did you get scared and not dare to proceed further?"
The young man with peach-blossom eyes seized the opportunity, mocking with an innocent expression.
"Ye Fei, did you discover something?"
Feng Ruoqin shot a glare at the peach-blossom-eyed man before asking Ye Fei.
"Indeed, I did discover something!"
"Look, what's the difference between the grass on this patch of ground and the surrounding area?"
Ye Fei retorted.
Everyone then turned their gaze to the weeds on the ground.
Feng Ruoqin observed closely and indeed found a difference.
"The weeds in this area seem to have been trampled recently, and by quite a few people!"
Feng Ruoqin narrowed her eyes and said.
"It seems something significant is happening in Wan Yan Valley!"
Feng Ruoqin pondered for a moment, then continued.
"Everyone, be sure to stay alert!"
"Do not slack off in the slightest!"
Seeing her serious expression, the others couldn't help but tense up.
"Ye Fei, thank you for your keen observation just now. Going forward, please continue to be vigilant!"
Feng Ruoqin was once again surprised by Ye Fei.
She hadn't expected him to be so observant of details.
"It's nothing!"
"Judging by the situation, this must have happened within the last day or two!"
"Has anything of rare heavenly materials or earthly treasures ever appeared in Wan Yan Valley before?"
Ye Fei couldn't help but ask.
This made Feng Ruoqin pause for a moment before replying.
"You mean the reason for so many footprints is that Wan Yan Valley is about to produce rare heavenly materials or earthly treasures?"
Ye Fei wasn't certain, it was just his conjecture.
"I don't know, it's just a hunch."
Despite his words, Ye Fei remained concerned.
He recalled that he had to return to the Martial Sect in half a month to attend the sect's 200th-anniversary celebration, and it wouldn't be good to return empty-handed. A gift would be necessary.
If Wan Yan Valley truly had any rare heavenly materials or earthly treasures, wouldn't that be exactly what he needed?
It seemed he would have to inquire further.
Finally, after traveling for an entire day, the group arrived at a sheltered spot in a low-lying area.
This was also a place they had found earlier that was very suitable for a temporary rest.
Indeed, the magical artifacts and formations of the Ten Thousand Artifacts Alliance were incredibly varied, which broadened Ye Fei's horizons.
Wasn't this similar to a picnic, Ye Fei thought to himself.
The group immediately got busy with great enthusiasm.
Ye Fei, however, acted as a hands-off manager.
A night of good dreams.
The next day, the group set off again.
"Ye Fei, according to my prediction, in another hour, we will reach the place where the Thousand-Year Fire Marrow grows."
"However, the Thousand-Year Fire Marrow is more dangerous than the Hundred-Year Fire Marrow!"
"Previously, we lost quite a few disciples retrieving the Hundred-Year Fire Marrow."
"So, you must not act rashly when the time comes!"
"Just wait by the side!"
Although these words might seem condescending, she had to say them for Ye Fei's safety.
Ye Fei didn't object, as in her eyes, he was just an artifact refiner, and his cultivation level was indeed not high.
"Don't worry, I won't be a burden to you!"
Ye Fei promised.
Seeing Ye Fei's calm demeanor, Feng Ruoqin felt somewhat relieved.
Roar!
Finally, after an hour, the main group reached the outskirts of the location of the Thousand-Year Fire Marrow.
This Thousand-Year Fire Marrow was indeed extraordinary!
Even before reaching the center, the heat was almost unbearable.
"So hot!"
The clothes of everyone present were already soaked.
The only exception was Ye Fei.
However, everyone else was suffering, so they didn't pay much attention to Ye Fei.
Only the young man with peach-blossom eyes was continuously observing Ye Fei.
Especially seeing Feng Ruoqin whispering so gently to Ye Fei, he clenched his fists in silence.
Roar, roar, roar!
"What's that sound!"
This sudden roaring sound made everyone tense up.
"Everyone stop here and await my command!"
"We will still use the previous secret code!"
Feng Ruoqin always led by example, and her movement techniques were the most outstanding among them.
Therefore, the reconnaissance mission always fell upon her.
"I'll go with you!"
Ye Fei stepped forward and said.
"Ye Fei, I don't have time to explain now, just stay where you are!"
Refusing Ye Fei's request to accompany her, she directly instructed Elder Chen, then leaped into the air and vanished from everyone's sight.
What graceful movement techniques!
Ye Fei exclaimed, then immediately gave chase.
"Little friend Ye!"
That Elder Chen was stunned. He never expected Ye Fei to suddenly chase after her.
And in the blink of an eye, the person was gone!
These movement techniques were indeed extremely impressive!
Upon witnessing Ye Fei's movement techniques, Elder Chen's worry slightly subsided.
Meanwhile, Feng Ruoqin clearly felt someone following her.
"Who!"
"Who's lurking behind me, come out quickly!"
With a swish, Feng Ruoqin swung her sword towards the right!
Ye Fei, with quick reflexes, bent down swiftly and dodged the attack!
"Ye Fei, why is it you?"
"Why did you follow me?"
"Didn't I tell you to stay put?"
"Are you alright?"
Seeing that it was Ye Fei, Feng Ruoqin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, but at the same time, her worry resurfaced.
"I'm fine, fortunately, I was quite agile!"
Ye Fei shook his head and said.
It was at this moment that Feng Ruoqin remembered the main task!
Ye Fei was able to catch up to her so quickly!
"It seems I underestimated you before!"
Feng Ruoqin couldn't help but exclaim.
She, a cultivator who had broken through to the early stage of the Xuan Yuan realm, actually had movement techniques that were inferior to a mere Qi Refining seventh-layer youngster. It was hard to believe.
However, the fact was right before her eyes, and she had no choice but to believe it.
"Since you've caught up, then come with me!"
Feng Ruoqin said with a smile.
Ye Fei had the same intention.
"Shall we have a competition?"
"Let's see who reaches it first!"
Feng Ruoqin suggested.
Now, she truly regarded Ye Fei as an equal.
"Okay!"
"Let's compete!"
"Since it's a competition, there should be some stakes, right?"
Ye Fei said with a smile.
"If I lose, I'll be your artifact refining assistant for a month, how about that?"
"If you lose, it will be the same for you!"
Feng Ruoqin stated.
"Good!"
"It's a deal!"
"If you lose then, don't you dare cry!"
Ye Fei teased again.
"Stop the nonsense, do you think this young lady is someone who can't handle losing!"
"Let's begin!"
Feng Ruoqin's competitive spirit was ignited, and she said, flexing her hands.
With a boom, the two disappeared like the wind.
Feng Ruoqin did not dare to be careless at all.
She unleashed her full strength.
As for Ye Fei, he also went all out, chasing after her.