In the next moment, without hearing the wind, without sensing any movement, a coldness enveloped his neck. Looking down, he saw a gleaming scythe already hanging there.

The scythe was hooked around his neck, and between him and Qi Xue Lian, a chain connected them.

One end of the chain was fixed to the scythe, while the other was in Qi Xue Lian's hand.

"Qi Xue Lian... you despicable..."

As soon as Ximen Ye uttered these six words, a flash of blood appeared, and his head soared into the sky.

The scythe was once again in Qi Xue Lian's palm, and he casually wrapped the chain around his arm:

"Victory or defeat, nothing more. You speak to me of despicable behavior?

"If you weren't despicable, why would you look back?"

Ximen Ye's glance backward was because he genuinely believed Qi Yang had silently appeared behind him to ambush him and seize the Poison Dragon Pill Scripture from him.

Instead, he fell for Qi Xue Lian's trap.

Regrettably, by the time he realized, it was too late, and Qi Xue Lian had already beheaded him in front of the crowd.

As Ximen Ye's body fell, Qi Xue Lian made no move to search for the Poison Dragon Pill Scripture.

Instead, he furrowed his brows and looked around.

This group of Jianghu people were naturally there for the spectacle, but if the item was right before their eyes, they wouldn't hesitate to snatch it.

Still, it wasn't them that Qi Xue Lian was observing.

Instead, he searched beyond the crowd, not making any move for a long while.

Finally, someone could no longer hold back, and in a flash, they were before Ximen Ye's body, reaching out to grab it.

This person had extraordinary Qinggong and intended to use it to snatch Ximen Ye's body, find the Poison Dragon Pill Scripture along the way, and then discard the body, thinking Qi Xue Lian might not be able to catch up.

Unexpectedly, the moment their hand touched the body, they were abruptly shocked, unable to move.

Looking down, they saw that the hand that touched the body had turned entirely black.

Moreover, the blackness was spreading upward rapidly.

"Poison!!"

Their face turned ashen, wanting to retreat, but the poison was so potent that they were paralyzed, unable to move.

In the blink of an eye, the poison attacked the heart, leading to a swift death.

In a matter of moments, two bodies had been thrown from the rooftop.

The surrounding Jianghu spectators couldn't help but gasp, each taking a step back.

Qi Xue Lian also frowned deeply.

After killing Ximen Ye, he didn't step forward to retrieve the Poison Dragon Pill Scripture, not because he noticed the poison on the body.

He was looking for Qi Yang.

Just as he said, he brought the Xue Lian sect to Chi Yan Island.

Qi Yang surely investigated.

Though Ximen Ye and Qi Yang were sworn brothers, Ximen Ye was nowhere near the Island Master's residence, indicating a wariness towards Qi Yang.

Hence, Qi Yang did not target his Xue Lian sect.

When Ximen Ye was discovered here, he didn't come to assist.

Their purposes are already clear.

Based on Qi Xue Lian's conjecture, as soon as Ximen Ye dies, Qi Yang would certainly appear.

At that time, under the guise of avenging his brother, he would kill Qi Xue Lian, bury Ximen Ye, and eliminate those coveting the Poison Dragon Pill Scripture.

A legitimate cause indeed!

After so much waiting, Qi Yang did not arrive, but Ximen Ye's body was laden with poison.

Where did this poison come from?

Why didn't Qi Yang come?

These two questions left Qi Xue Lian's eyes heavy with gravity.

As he pondered, suddenly he heard an angry voice shout:

"Boss Qi, such ruthless means.

"If you kill someone, then kill them. Why poison the body and bring misery upon our comrades?"

Qi Xue Lian cast a cold look at the speaker, nodding lightly:

"Very well, you talk a good game, I'll remember you."

The person's face instantly turned pale.

Being remembered by the Master of the Xue Lian sect was undoubtedly a bad omen.

However, as they looked around, wanting to say more, someone suddenly cried out:

"Island Master Qi is here!"

"Really here?"

The crowd immediately followed the voice, and sure enough, a lavishly dressed middle-aged man flew onto the rooftop.

"Island Master Qi!"

"It's good you've come, Elder!"

"Qi Xue Lian's heinous methods have killed Brother Ximen, you must avenge him!"

"Island Master Qi, be cautious, Qi Xue Lian is highly skilled in martial arts, not easy to contend with..."

"The Xue Lian sect is currently at the dock, you should..."

Voices rose in unison, but Qi Yang said not a word, quickly approaching the crowd.

The crowd parted willingly, waiting for Qi Yang to confront Qi Xue Lian.

Yet some were puzzled why Island Master Qi came alone?

Could everyone be at the dock dealing with the Xue Lian sect?

As this thought surfaced, Qi Yang suddenly attacked ferociously.

With a palm strike aimed at one nearby.

The person never expected such a turn, merely observing from the crowd, harboring desires for the Poison Dragon Pill Scripture, yet never having the chance.

Moreover, they never expected Qi Yang to arrive and not collect Ximen Ye's body, nor confront Qi Xue Lian.

But instead, strike at them with a palm.

The strike landed solidly, sending them flying, blood spewing in midair.

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