These dwellings can be considered miniature Secret Realms. Though not large, the scenery created by Array Formations inside is remarkably beautiful, and various Array Formations also ensure privacy from prying eyes.

Only Little Bamboo House could pull off something like this.

The Secret Realm courtyard that Liang Yi and company had now arrived at was located at the peak of a handsome mountain, surrounded by swirling mist, with a distant view of a sea of clouds and warm breezes wafting in, bringing bursts of floral fragrance.

"Truly befitting of Little Bamboo House, even amid war, they maintain such an elegant abode."

Liang Yi cast his gaze around, admiringly expressing his thoughts.

Yue Bai curiously surveyed her surroundings, though the Arrays were not particularly sophisticated and were transparent to her at a glance.

However, the scenery conjured by these Arrays was unparalleled, and this was her first visit to such a place, raising her opinion of Little Bamboo House by yet another notch.

She had always thought of Little Bamboo House as just an ordinary inn, but had not expected it to produce such a variety of novelties.

"After all, the philosophy of Little Bamboo House is to pursue the ultimate pleasure of eating and lodging..."

Su Youyi relaxed her body, feeling the breeze graze her tender skin while taking in the cool mountain air.

"Little Bamboo House and Wind God Commerce truly represent the pinnacle of worldly desires."

Liang Yi looked on in appreciation, wholeheartedly extolling their virtues.

Food, shelter, entertainment, and rest are the most fundamental pursuits of humanity, and it is Wind God Commerce and Little Bamboo House that fully embody this way of life.

To be on the safe side, Su Youyi again laid several Sword Intent Arrays around the courtyard, ensuring that any means of espionage would certainly be detected by her.

"Master Orange and Yue Bai, I trust you're aware of our relationship, so there's absolutely no reason to avoid them."

Liang Yi gestured toward Master Orange, who was sprawled on the lawn in a reclining position, and Yue Bai, who was dutifully setting up a table and chairs for everyone to sit.

Wan Tinggui nodded, neither affirming nor denying, she was indeed aware of this, and was previously only cautious of the two bald monks from the Zen sect.

As the mountain top breeze fluttered, once everyone had taken their seats, Liang Yi then turned to face Wan Tinggui.

"Can we now speak of matters pertaining to the White Tiger Envoy?"

Su Youyi's gaze also settled on Wan Tinggui, equally curious about her plan.

Yue Bai was brewing Spiritual Tea for the group, a task she was well acquainted with from her time at Purple Cloud Sect. Meanwhile, Master Orange was enjoying the rare tranquility that resembled a beached dog sprawled next to the lawn.

"Thank you."

After receiving a cup of tea from Yue Bai, Wan Tinggui took a moment to gather her thoughts before slowly beginning:

"You should know that the White Tiger Envoy's main cultivation is the Slaughter Dao, strengthening himself through slaughter. The more he kills, the faster his power grows."

Liang Yi and Su Youyi thought back to their previous encounter with Bai Sheng, whose presence was indeed filled with an overwhelming and chaotic killing aura.

In a sense, the Slaughter Dao is somewhat similar to players' leveling up, gaining experience from slaying monsters and strength from killing people.

However, although the Slaughter Dao is potent and allows for rapid Realm advancement, it also comes with a steep price, which is why there are increasingly fewer cultivators on the Mystical Mechanism Continent who follow the Slaughter Dao.

"With the current war between Mystical Mechanism Continent and the Abyss, the battlefield is the most suitable place for the White Tiger Envoy to ascend through the Realms, especially since he can now also harvest World Origin."

Wan Tinggui's expression grew solemn, for even she could not imagine the shocking rate of advancement that the White Tiger Envoy killing spree in the battlefield might achieve.

"So has the White Tiger Envoy ascended to the Ninth Realm by now?"

Su Youyi asked seriously, recalling that the White Tiger Envoy they encountered in the Blood Demon Secret Realm was already at the peak of Great Perfection of the Eighth Realm.

If the White Tiger Envoy had truly exploited the convenience of the battlefield to reach the Ninth Realm, even if it were the early stages, she would not agree to accompany this woman in her madness.

A Ninth Realm cultivator was far beyond their capability to confront, representing those who truly stood at the zenith of cultivation.

However, Su Youyi figured what she could think of, Wan Tinggui could as well, and since she was still bringing up this matter, it meant there was some unknown intricacy involved.

"No."

Wan Tinggui shook her head earnestly; she obviously wouldn't foolishly attempt to kill a Ninth Realm cultivator with her Seventh Realm cultivation, even with the help of Liang Yi and Su Youyi—such an endeavor would only lead to their collective demise.

"Rather than being at the Ninth Realm, the White Tiger Envoy has even fallen back to the mid-stage of the Eighth Realm."

Upon hearing this news, Liang Yi, Su Youyi, and Yue Bai were all taken aback, all three well beyond novice cultivators and fully aware of how abnormal the White Tiger Envoy's current condition was.

"Karma backlash from killing intent?"

Liang Yi had a vague guess in his mind and asked Wan Tinggui uncertainly.

"That's right."

Wan Tinggui nodded, confirming Liang Yi's suspicion.

"Karma backlash from killing intent?"

Yue Bai echoed the same four words, but her tone was completely different from Liang Yi's—she could vaguely infer that the White Tiger Envoy had been backlashed by his own cultivated killing intent, but she didn't know the specifics.

"Cultivators of the Slaughter Dao possess powerful killing capabilities and can advance rapidly as long as there is enough slaughter to support it. However, all this comes with the risk of severe consequences."

Seeing Yue Bai's puzzled look, Su Youyi kindly took the time to explain it to her.

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