The shriek sounded terribly familiar to Zheng Zhuhe, who was outside the courtyard. ’But that shouldn’t be possible.’

At the same time, Zeng Quan and the others frowned fiercely. ’What is this Fake Lu Chao doing? We just thought he was about to retreat into the courtyard and escape.’

The next moment, Lu Chao’s voice rang out, "Wu Yiyi, I hear you’ve been insulting me?"

As soon as he heard the name "Wu Yiyi," Zheng Zhuhe’s expression changed drastically.

Before he could react...

Lu Chao emerged from the courtyard, dragging a woman in a yellow dress.

The woman in yellow struggled desperately, shrieking, "Fake Lu Chao, how dare you drag me like this! You’re so cruel."

But Lu Chao had already stopped and simply let her go.

Finally, the woman in the yellow dress struggled to her feet. Everyone saw that both of her cheeks were swollen with the clear imprint of a hand. Her hair was disheveled, and her dress was filthy from being dragged by Lu Chao.

But she was still recognizable as the Lion Institute student, Wu Yiyi.

In that instant, Zheng Zhuhe threw all caution to the wind and rushed forward, shouting, "Yiyi, what happened to you?"

Lu Chao’s voice immediately rang out, "Stop him."

Hearing this, the Order Enforcement Team members immediately blocked Zheng Zhuhe firmly, not attacking him but simply preventing him from rushing over.

At the same time, Zhong Qiao also cried out, "Yiyi..."

Wu Yiyi was the most beloved daughter of Second Master Wu. She was also Zhong Qiao’s niece by marriage, so of course they knew each other well.

Moreover, Zhong Qiao and Wu Yiyi had very close dealings in private.

The reason she had been able to reach Beast Flame Academy in just three days was thanks to Wu Yiyi. It was Wu Yiyi who had informed her she was nearby and urged her to come to the academy to make trouble for Wu Caicai, which would also serve to thin the ranks of Dragon Flame Academy.

At this moment... BOOM!

The Dean of the Lion Institute also stepped out, growling, "Dragon Flame Academy, you dare detain a student from my Lion Institute?"

As the voices rose around her, Wu Yiyi seemed to finally come to her senses...

She looked around in a daze, only then noticing the terrifying standoff taking place. Her mind was foggy... She only remembered Cheng Yunsu knocking her out, and when she woke up, the Fake Lu Chao was dragging her out of the courtyard.

’What’s happening now?’

Just then, Lu Chao suddenly... SHING!

He pressed his Sword to Wu Yiyi’s neck and repeated, "Wu Yiyi, I hear you’ve been insulting me?"

At his words, Wu Yiyi replied in confusion, "When did I ever insult you?"

"Still not admitting it, huh? Believe it or not, I’ll kill you right now." Lu Chao’s eyes were icy as he pressed the Sword closer to Wu Yiyi’s neck.

Wu Yiyi was still completely bewildered. ’During my conversation with Cheng Yunsu earlier, did I badmouth the Fake Lu Chao?’

Before she could react, Lu Chao spoke again. "Good, you admit it... Now, I want you to kneel, bark like a dog, let me slap you ten times, and then shout that Zheng Zhuhe is a son of a bitch. Then we’ll be even."

Wu Yiyi was stunned. ’When did I admit anything?’

At the same time, the crowd was also momentarily stunned. The Fake Lu Chao’s words sounded awfully familiar. Where had they heard them before?

Slowly, everyone’s gaze shifted toward Zheng Zhuhe...

That was it. These were the exact demands Zheng Zhuhe had just made of Wu Caicai, now thrown right back at him by the Fake Lu Chao.

But would using Wu Yiyi against Zheng Zhuhe even work?

Everyone, including Marquis Longyin, immediately looked at Zheng Zhuhe...

They instantly saw that it was most certainly working. The strongest genius of the Saint Bone Zheng Family looked like he was about to explode with rage.

Clearly, the relationship between Wu Yiyi and Zheng Zhuhe was far from ordinary.

And sure enough, Zheng Zhuhe roared desperately, "Fake Lu Chao, if you dare to touch a single hair on Yiyi’s head, I’ll tear you to a million pieces!"

Lu Chao slowly turned his head and stared at Zheng Zhuhe...

"She insulted me, so she must do as I say," Lu Chao’s voice rang out coldly.

Zheng Zhuhe shrieked, "Bullshit! Yiyi would insult you? Are you even worthy?"

"Miss Caicai would insult you, so you’re worthy?" Lu Chao retorted sharply, causing Zheng Zhuhe’s face to flush crimson.

With an indifferent smile, Lu Chao said lightly, "Take your people and get back to the Inner Courtyard right now. I’ll naturally return Wu Yiyi tomorrow when the third trial begins. Otherwise... you can collect her corpse! If you still insist on forcing Miss Caicai to do as you demand, then Wu Yiyi will do the same thing. If she doesn’t, she dies!"

Lu Chao’s message was clear: if they wanted to continue causing a scene, Wu Yiyi was a dead woman.

At this, Zheng Zhuhe was so enraged he began sputtering, "Men! Save Yiyi! Quickly, save Yiyi..."

The men he had brought with him heard the command and were about to charge forward...

But Lu Chao pressed his Sword forward again. The blade sliced into the skin of Wu Yiyi’s neck, drawing blood.

This snapped Wu Yiyi completely back to her senses. She shrieked, "Don’t do anything rash! The Fake Lu Chao will really kill me!"

"Stop! Stop right now!"

Hearing her, Zheng Zhuhe immediately ordered the experts from the Saint Bone Zheng Family and the Celestial King Academy to halt. But he could only stare at Lu Chao and Wu Yiyi, his True Qi flaring uncontrollably, completely at a loss.

Just then, a hand pressed down on Zheng Zhuhe’s shoulder. It was none other than Zeng Quan...

Zeng Quan whispered in his ear, "Zhuhe, don’t be swayed by personal feelings. It would be perfect if the Fake Lu Chao kills Wu Yiyi. He’ll completely and utterly offend the Hundred Flames Trading Company... Attack now and avenge your Uncle Li Yuan."

At these words, Zheng Zhuhe’s entire body trembled violently as he slowly raised his head.

Under Lu Chao’s Sword, Wu Yiyi also stared at Zheng Zhuhe...

As someone who delighted in manipulating people, how could Wu Yiyi not guess what Zeng Quan was saying to Zheng Zhuhe? Although she didn’t understand the full situation, she was certain Zeng Quan wanted to sacrifice her.

’Damn that Zeng Quan...’ Wu Yiyi cursed inwardly.

But on her face, she wore a pitifully moving expression and said, "Zhuhe, maybe you should just... forget it. You don’t have to worry about whether I live or die."

Her voice was soft and sweet, making Zheng Zhuhe’s heart ache as if it were bleeding.

Zheng Zhuhe snapped back to his senses and glared angrily at Zeng Quan. "Retreat, now! I can’t lose Yiyi. I absolutely cannot."

Hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Zeng Quan’s eyes.

He looked as if he wanted to slap him dead, but he immediately lowered his voice again to persuade him, "Zhuhe, think of the bigger picture."

At this, Wu Yiyi had already cursed Zeng Quan and all eighteen generations of his ancestors in her mind. Then she said softly, "Zhuhe, if there is a next life, I would still be willing to die for you..."

As she spoke, Wu Yiyi’s neck seemed to press itself toward Lu Chao’s Sword!

BUZZ...

Zheng Zhuhe’s mind instantly started ringing. He threw off Zeng Quan’s hand and shouted, "No, Yiyi! Don’t... Fake Lu Chao, I agree to your terms! We’ll retreat to the Inner Courtyard now! Everyone, back to the Inner Courtyard!"

He was frantic, terrified that in the next moment, Wu Yiyi’s beautiful life would be extinguished.