Zhang Xiaoqiang and the others were bewildered. Su Lai chuckled awkwardly, "Master Yu, it's not that serious, is it?"
Yu Daohan was speechless. Just as he bent down to unearth the seed, Da Hu stopped him.
Yu Daohan looked at the hand Da Hu had grabbed, his expression full of confusion. "Da Hu, what do you mean?"
Da Hu grinned foolishly, "Master Yu, the seed is already buried. Wouldn't it be a waste to dig it up?"
Yu Daohan listened to Da Hu's words, disbelief etched on his face. "Da Hu, are you out of your mind? Did you drink bad liquor?"
Da Hu continued to grin foolishly, saying nothing.
Yu Daohan found Da Hu utterly unreasonable. He yanked his hand away and prepared to dig up the seed.
But Da Hu, as if possessed, grabbed Yu Daohan's hand again. "Master Yu, I think we should just let it be."
Only then did Yu Daohan realize something was amiss with Da Hu. Of all of them, Da Hu was the most sensible.
What was happening today?
Yu Daohan looked at Su Lai and Zhang Xiaoqiang beside him. "Lao Su, Qiangzi, quickly pull him away."
Su Lai and Zhang Xiaoqiang exchanged glances but did not move.
"Are you two unwilling too?" Yu Daohan looked at them, his voice laced with disbelief.
Zhang Xiaoqiang chuckled, "Master Yu, it's just a seed. It's not that big of a deal."
Su Lai chimed in, "Yeah, yeah. Let's go into this peach forest and have a look."
Yu Daohan looked at the three of them, his expression one of disappointment in their lack of progress. "Unreasonable!"
With that, Yu Daohan pushed Da Hu aside and prepared to dig up the seed.
"Master Yu, don't force me!" Da Hu said, drawing the dagger from his waist and glaring fiercely at Yu Daohan.
Yu Daohan stared at Da Hu, unable to believe what he was seeing after several seconds. "You... you intend to fight me!?"
Da Hu shook his head. "Master Yu, it's just a peach tree seed. Why are you so insistent?"
Yu Daohan shook his head, his face filled with anger. "I'm digging up this seed today. I don't believe you'll actually make a move."
Da Hu gazed at Yu Daohan, his grip on the dagger tightening, his hand beginning to tremble. "Master Yu, please don't push me any further!"
Yu Daohan sighed and drew the Kanglong rod from his waist, slashing it forward. "Li Naifeng, this seed is problematic. Quickly dig it out, quickly!!"
Yu Daohan's force was not great; he merely pushed Da Hu back.
Da Hu raised his dagger, blocking Yu Daohan's Kanglong rod, and stumbled back several steps.
Li Naifeng was stunned for a moment before reacting. Just as he was about to dig up the seed, Zhang Xiaoqiang stopped him. "Master Yu is angry right now. Are you angry too?"
Li Naifeng looked at Zhang Xiaoqiang. "Zhang Xiaoqiang, can't you see there's something wrong with this seed?"
Zhang Xiaoqiang snorted and looked at Li Naifeng. "I don't think the seed is the problem. I think *you* are the problem."
Li Naifeng knew that Zhang Xiaoqiang was now possessed and beyond reason. Just as he was about to forcibly dig up the seed, he saw Zhang Xiaoqiang draw out a copper coin sword and slash at him. "I've had enough of you for a long time."
Although Li Naifeng couldn't use magic, his footwork was exceptional. With a light tap of his toes on the ground, he retreated more than two meters.
Zhang Xiaoqiang did not relent, swinging the copper coin sword and continuing his attack.
Seeing this, Li Naifeng had no choice but to flee into the peach forest. Yu Daohan, wanting to disengage, was entangled by Da Hu.
His opponent was Da Hu, so he couldn't use lethal force. He could only parry and counter.
Li Naifeng and Zhang Xiaoqiang ran further and further into the peach forest. Seeing this, Yu Daohan had to push Da Hu away and go to Li Naifeng's aid.
Yu Daohan pushed Da Hu aside and chased in their direction. Seeing this, Da Hu followed.
Su Lai was the only one left at the scene, a smile curling up on his lips as he looked at the seed buried in the ground.
In the peach forest, peach blossoms drifted to the ground, already covering their ankles.
Zhang Xiaoqiang pulled out a yellow talisman and shot it out. Li Naifeng easily dodged it.
The yellow talisman hit a tree and exploded. Yu Daohan rushed towards the sound of the explosion.
In the woods, Zhang Xiaoqiang continuously shot out yellow talismans, while Li Naifeng desperately dodged them.
Li Naifeng looked at Zhang Xiaoqiang, whose attacks were becoming more ruthless, and shouted, "Senior Brother, we are fellow disciples! How can you be so heavy-handed?"
Although Li Naifeng and Zhang Xiaoqiang didn't see eye to eye in the sect, they would never stand by and watch if the other was in danger.
While their relationship wasn't as deep as that between Yu Daohan and Zhang Xiaoqiang, it was still significant.
Seeing that he couldn't subdue Li Naifeng, Zhang Xiaoqiang took another yellow talisman from his pocket, threw it into the air, and then formed a strange hand seal, muttering in a low voice, "Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin!"
The yellow talisman ignited in the air and transformed into a golden, shimmering light sword that shot towards Li Naifeng.
Li Naifeng stared at the incoming light sword, his face filled with disbelief.
His senior brother intended to kill him!
As Li Naifeng was lost in thought, his footwork slowed. However, the light sword was already upon him, too close to dodge.
At this critical moment, Yu Daohan suddenly charged out from the side, blocking Li Naifeng. He raised the Kanglong rod in his hand and slashed at the incoming light sword.
*Bang!*
The light sword was deflected, embedding itself in a nearby tree.
A searing pain shot from his arm throughout his body. Yu Daohan gritted his teeth, his expression turning grim. The hand holding the Kanglong rod trembled violently.