Ye Fei was in the study, rummaging through drawers and cabinets.
However, after searching for nearly half an hour, Ye Fei still hadn't found the Yin Jade he was looking for.
Just as Ye Fei began to doubt if the Yin Jade was even in the study, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
"Huh? What is this... a secret compartment?"
Ye Fei suddenly noticed that a row of shelves in the study seemed slightly different.
He immediately hurried over and examined it closely.
As expected, there was a secret compartment within the shelves!
Seeing this, Ye Fei was overjoyed!
"That Yin Jade might just be hidden in this secret compartment!"
Ye Fei muttered to himself and then began searching for a way to open it.
Unfortunately, after a long search, Ye Fei still couldn't find the mechanism to open the secret compartment.
"How in the world do I open this secret compartment?"
Ye Fei's initial excitement vanished, replaced by frustration!
Then, seeing that the secret compartment seemed impossible to open, Ye Fei decided to use brute force to pry it open!
"Hmm?"
At this moment, a strange scene unfolded.
This row of bookshelves was directly facing the window.
Now, illuminated by the bright moonlight, Ye Fei suddenly noticed a shadow cast by the bookshelf in front of him!
The sudden change startled Ye Fei!
Was someone behind him?
Busted! He'd been discovered!
Ye Fei's expression changed, and he spun around abruptly.
As he turned, Ye Fei's instinctive reaction was that old rogue, Old Master Qin, had arrived.
However, when Ye Fei turned around, he realized he was completely mistaken!
Whoosh!
In the moonlight, a chillingly cold dagger instantly appeared before Ye Fei!
"Screech!"
In the blink of an eye, with a sharp tearing sound, the fabric on Ye Fei's shoulder was instantly ripped apart.
This was followed by a searing pain, and bright red blood began to flow.
"Holy hell! Who... who are you?"
Behind Ye Fei, a figure in black emerged!
Because this black-clad figure was facing away from the window, their face was obscured by a black hood, so Ye Fei couldn't tell if it was a man or a woman!
However, Ye Fei was certain of one thing: this person was definitely not from the Qin family!
This black-clad figure exuded an extremely potent killing intent!
This aura was several times stronger than the female assassin in a cheongsam Ye Fei had encountered shortly after descending the mountain!
"Die!"
The opponent didn't answer Ye Fei's question, merely uttering a single, cold word!
Whoosh!
The next moment, the black-clad figure charged at Ye Fei again, their speed lightning fast!
Especially the dagger in their hand, which seemed to have eyes, instantly darting towards Ye Fei!
Bang!
Seeing this, Ye Fei didn't dare to be careless. Forcing down the searing pain in his shoulder, he delivered a powerful kick.
Immediately, a sound of metal clashing echoed!
At this moment, Ye Fei's gold and diamond-encrusted slippers proved their worth!
"Damn it! Who the hell are you? I have no quarrel with you, why do you want to kill me?"
"Why are you here? Are you specifically here to kill me, or were you already in the study trying to steal something? And I just happened to discover you?"
Ye Fei separated from the black-clad figure after the initial exchange, roaring in anger.
At this point, after the first round of engagement with the black-clad figure, Ye Fei realized that this scoundrel was very skilled, and their movement technique was exceptionally strange. They wouldn't attack unless they did, and when they did, it was a killing blow!
It could be said that Ye Fei was fortunate to have learned a lot from his master, the old Daoist. If not for his keen alertness and his ability to sense danger in that instant, he would likely have been killed by the black-clad figure's initial sneak attack!
"No comment!"
The black-clad figure spoke again, their gender-neutral voice making it impossible for Ye Fei to discern male or female.
However, Ye Fei was certain that this was not the black-clad figure's true voice!
In other words, the other party was intentionally concealing their identity!
It made sense; if they weren't deliberately hiding their identity, why would they conceal themselves within a black outfit?
However, Ye Fei was still puzzled!
When he had sneaked in earlier, he hadn't detected anyone else in the study.
Furthermore, even now, the study door was closed, and the windows were intact!
What did this indicate?
It meant that the black-clad figure hadn't just arrived; they had been lurking in the study all along!
Or, more likely, they had been in the study even before Ye Fei arrived!
So, the question arose: where had they been hiding while Ye Fei was rummaging through everything?
Whoosh!
Before Ye Fei could figure it out, the black-clad figure charged at him again, launching another round of attacks!
"Damn it! You think I'm a paper tiger just because I'm not showing off my strength!"
Seeing the black-clad figure's overbearing and unreasonable actions, Ye Fei became enraged!
He cursed loudly and then initiated his own offensive!
Was Ye Fei's strength weak? Not at all!
In fact, Ye Fei was exceptionally strong!
After all, his master was the number one swordsman in China! Although he was older now and not as terrifying as in his prime. kuAiδugg
But as his favored disciple, how could Ye Fei be weak?
Clang! Clang!
Rumble! Rumble!
For a time, Ye Fei and the black-clad figure engaged in a fierce battle!
The more they clashed, the more shocked Ye Fei became!
Holy hell!
Who exactly was this black-clad figure? Their strength was just too formidable!
Especially their ruthless techniques; Ye Fei had almost been hit in vital spots several times, nearly costing him his life!
"I never expected the Qin family to have such a supreme master!"
"Who are you? To possess such skill at such a young age!"
Just as Ye Fei was astonished, the black-clad figure's heart was also churning with surprise!
After another round of exchanges with Ye Fei, they couldn't help but ask in a deep voice!
"Heh! Who I am is none of your damn business! So, you're here to steal something from the Qin family, is that right?"
Hearing the black-clad figure's words, Ye Fei's expression changed, and he let out a cold laugh.
Initially, Ye Fei had been uncertain whether this black-clad figure was there to kill him or to steal something.
However, after hearing the black-clad figure's words, Ye Fei immediately understood that this scoundrel was here to steal from the Qin family.
But then, Ye Fei became curious again: what kind of treasure did the Qin family possess that would attract such a master to steal it?
Ye Fei couldn't figure it out, nor did he have time to ponder it further!
"It's okay if you don't speak. Once I capture you, everything will be clear!"
Ye Fei's gaze fell upon the black-clad figure. Seeing that they remained silent, he immediately added.
The next moment, Ye Fei proactively launched his attack!
These weren't the main points. The key was that Ye Fei's speed and strength had increased by another three points compared to before!
"You beast, were you holding back your strength just now?"
The opponent, engaging with Ye Fei again and witnessing the sudden surge in Ye Fei's power, exclaimed in shock!
"Heh, when you're out and about, you always have to hold something back, right? Otherwise, how do you avoid capsizing in a ditch!"
"Stop your incessant babbling. I'll give you a chance now. Will you surrender obediently, or will I have to capture you myself?"
Ye Fei sneered, his hands not stopping as he forced the black-clad figure to retreat repeatedly, leaving them with only defensive options!
"That remains to be seen if you have the ability!"
The opponent didn't waste any more words, directly stating their stance!
"You refuse the toast and opt for punishment! Then I shall oblige you!"
A sharp glint flashed in Ye Fei's eyes. With a sudden "Azure Dragon Claw," he unexpectedly aimed directly for the black-clad figure's face!
The black-clad figure was taken by surprise by the sudden, tricky move from Ye Fei and hastily retreated to evade it!
"Haha! You fool, you fell for it!"
At this moment, Ye Fei laughed heartily, changing his move. The Azure Dragon Claw directly lunged towards the black-clad figure's body!
"Holy hell! Wait... is this..."
In the blink of an eye, the black-clad figure had no idea that Ye Fei had changed his attack.
Therefore, it was too late for the black-clad figure to dodge!