"Money can truly make the devil grind.," Yun Mengyao said, then turned her gaze to Jing Wuyan, "Are the people inside the Nine-story Sin Tower taking money privately, and the Sword Sect doesn't care?"

Xiao Jian picked up the thread, saying, "It's all clearly marked prices. Otherwise, why do you think these people go to great lengths to enter the Sin Tower?"

Qin Yi said, "Indeed, no matter how high one's cultivation is, they can't escape the customs."

Xiao Jian laughed, "The higher one's cultivation, the more resources they need, because their cultivation demands more resources than others."

Qin Yi nodded slightly.

Yun Mengyao suddenly asked, "Xiao Yanzi, I have another question. Where exactly was Xiaoxi caught? It wasn't in the Northern Central State, was it? If so, your Netherworld Hall is too weak."

Jing Wuyan whispered, "Xiaoxi was caught in the Southern Middle State."

"Southern Middle State?" Yun Mengyao's eyes flickered, "Does Xiaoxi have a million gold coins and a thousand high-grade Earth Spirit Stones? Your maid is way too wealthy, isn't she?"

Xiao Jian looked at Jing Wuyan with a peculiar expression.

Jing Wuyan's face turned flush, "I wanted to see the Southern Middle State, so I forced Xiaoxi to come with me. The money was mine, but I didn't expect it would harm Xiaoxi."

Xiao Jian looked at him, "Alright, stop covering for her. Don't we know that girl's character? If she hadn't instigated, would you have come to Southern Middle State?"

"Uncle Xiao, I really wanted to come."

Xiao Jian snorted.

Yun Mengyao patted Jing Wuyan's shoulder, "You're a real man, a true man."

"Huh?" Jing Wuyan looked confused.

"Spending a fortune for your woman, how many men can do that nowadays? Now you're even willing to rush around and sell everything to save her. Truly a great man. Qin Yi can't compare to you in this aspect."

Jing Wuyan felt emotional because everyone called him a prodigal after this incident. Only Yun Mengyao praised him.

Qin Yi felt a bit frustrated, being caught in the crossfire, "I just haven't had the chance to prove myself. If that day ever comes, I'd also go bankrupt and sell my pots to save people. Why such a day should ever come, though? Whoever dares touch my woman, I'll wipe out their entire family."

Jing Wuyan exclaimed joyfully, "Qin brother, do you also think that I did the right thing?"

Qin Yi nodded slightly, "A great man knows when to act and when not to. Using every power possible to save your woman is right."

Jing Wuyan was thrilled, feeling he had made no mistakes. But soon, his joy faded, because the people inside the Sin Tower were too strong. Even teaming up with Qin Yi and Xiao Jian wouldn't suffice.

Qin Yi glanced at Jing Wuyan's worried and troubled eyes, then turned to Xiao Jian, "I want to know, are the people inside the Nine-story Sin Tower rich?"

Xiao Jian nodded, "Their accumulated resources are countless."

Qin Yi's eyes gleamed, "This job, I'm doing it."

Everyone, including Jing Wuyan, looked shocked.

Yun Mengyao shook her head, "You really want money at the cost of your life, huh."

Xiao Jian said, "Qin Yi, this isn't something to joke about. Your cultivation is good, but against the people inside the Sin Tower, you're too far behind. Even if I help, it won't suffice."

Qin Yi laughed, "Who said I'd let you help? I'm going to earn this money alone. No one else should compete with me."

Xiao Jian: "..."

He turned to Jing Wuyan, "Young master, with our current strength, rescuing Xiaoxi is mere egg against stone. I brought ample resources this time, as per the Hall Master's orders, to take you back."

Jing Wuyan reacted drastically, "I absolutely won't go back unless we rescue Xiaoxi."

"Young master, I know you're worried about Xiaoxi. But you should also think of the Hall Master. If you fall into the Sword Sect's hands, the Hall Master would be in a precarious position."

"Uncle Xiao, please stop. If I fall into the Sword Sect's hands, I'd end things myself, definitely not letting my father struggle."

Xiao Jian gave a wry smile, "The Hall Master was right, with your temper you definitely wouldn't want to return with me. In that case, I can only offend you and take you back by force."

Jing Wuyan's expression changed dramatically, moving back cautiously.

"Young master, don't blame me. Also, don't resent the Hall Master, he's your father and wouldn't harm you."

Jing Wuyan retorted angrily, "But without me, what about Xiaoxi?"

Xiao Jian fell silent.

But everyone understood, this meant abandoning Xiaoxi.

"Young master, you're sentimental and have done enough for Xiaoxi already."

Jing Wuyan's handsome face suddenly turned ferocious, "Uncle Xiao, you watched Xiaoxi grow up too. Do you really think she's just a maid, not worth rescuing?"

"I also worry about Xiaoxi, but I must consider your life. I believe the Hall Master's order is correct. Young master, please return with me. You know resisting is useless."

Yun Mengyao was furious, "Hey, just finished praising your Netherworld Hall for being compassionate and righteous, and now you reveal your true colors? So what if she's a maid? At least she's the person Xiao Yanzi likes, is saving her wrong?"

"Young lady, do you know that if the young master falls into the Sword Sect's hands, the entire Netherworld Hall would be caught off guard? At that time, it's not just one or two people dying, but thousands."

Jing Wuyan shook his head, "Uncle Xiao, I've said, if I fall into the Sword Sect's hands, I'll end things myself. Absolutely won't involve the Netherworld Hall."

"Young master, why be so stubborn? I know you and Xiaoxi were childhood friends and share deep feelings. But, are you ignoring filial piety? Can you really bear seeing the Hall Master, a white-haired man, bury a black-haired young one, devastated with sorrow?"

Jing Wuyan froze, fingers trembling constantly, then suddenly clenched his fists tightly, nails piercing his palm, and blood oozed through his fingers.

After a long time, he suddenly lifted his head, eyes sorrowful, and bitterly smiled, "Please, Uncle Xiao, tell my father that Wuyan is unfilial, and perhaps in the next life I'll fulfill my filial duty under his care. Father has many sons, losing one wouldn't matter. But Xiaoxi only has me. Without my help, she only has a dead end."

"Hey, you still watching the show?" Yun Mengyao, moved, walked to Qin Yi, dissatisfied.

Qin Yi was slightly startled, "Their family matter, what does it have to do with me?"

"You certainly have a perfect solution."

"I'm human too, not a god, alright? Don't you know it's harder for a fair judge to resolve family affairs?"

"I don't care, you have to help Xiao Yanzi. Such emotional and righteous men are too few."

Qin Yi just rolled his eyes, "Let me think."

"What are you thinking, hurry up."

Qin Yi: "..."

"I need to come up with a plan, don't I?"

"You have so many sly ideas, do you even need to think?"

Qin Yi was speechless, then looked at Xiao Jian, "Sword Uncle, a favor, when going back money is needed too, right? We're too poor, can't afford that much money, could you take both of us to Northern Central State?"