The clouds were parted by the water vortex, revealing three figures who stood amidst the currents, drifting with rise and fall.

The three wore black cloaks, their faces masked with fierce beast patterns, only revealing a pair of eyes.

Sensing Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi’s gaze, the leading black-cloaked figure glared at the sword-bearing youth beside him.

Had it not been for his startled exclamation upon seeing the lake waters suddenly explode, they wouldn’t have been discovered.

The sword-bearing youth’s face stiffened slightly, his annoyed gaze casting towards Luo Feng.

The explosion of the lake indeed startled him, but the sound he made was barely perceptible, and it should not have been loud enough to be noticed. He couldn’t fathom how the other party sensed them hidden here. Furthermore, the three were quite a distance away and obscured by the forest, they could not see Luo Feng practicing his saber technique; otherwise, their shock would have been much greater.

His gaze shifted to Luo Feng, and a cold gleam appeared in the sword-bearing youth’s eyes as he said coldly:

"Captain Liu, since we’ve been found, let’s finish this and end it here! I don’t see anything remarkable about that Luo Feng; I can take him down on my own!"

Looking at the three figures in the sky, Luo Feng’s lips curled in a faint, cold smile as he spoke to Yang Wanyi:

"They’ve come with hostility, be careful."

Earlier, while he was performing the Spring Breeze-as-Heart-Wills Saber, he faintly heard whispers. Recalling Steward Li’s words before departure, he randomly cast the water vortex towards the source of the sound, unexpectedly finding someone concealed here.

Judging from the Yuan Qi fluctuations, all three were above the mid-stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm’s seventh level, with the leader’s aura being most formidable, reaching the seventh level’s peak, and the other two possessing late-stage level seven cultivation. The trio likely tracked them all the way from Dayang City.

"Hmm."

Yang Wanyi nodded slightly, lifting her gaze to observe the trio, her red lips curving into a seductive smile as she spoke:

"I wonder what guidance the three of you might have."

Captain Liu frowned slightly, aware it was useless to explain. He couldn’t very well say they were hiding here without any intent, a statement even ghosts wouldn’t believe.

However, he harbored a trace of apprehension, sensing the pair’s strength was not as simple as it appeared. Moreover, Yang Dingtian detested evil and doted on Yang Wanyi immensely. Killing Yang Wanyi here would have dire consequences, so avoiding violence was preferable.

The lean figure beside him, recognizing Captain Liu’s predicament, glanced over and said gravely:

"We three brothers are a bit strapped for cash lately. Leave your valuable items here and get lost immediately! Otherwise, you may leave your lives behind as well."

Luo Feng naturally didn’t believe this, replied indifferently: "We don’t have much money. But if you’re really in need, I can lend you a few hundred silver taels."

Hearing this, the sword-bearing youth burst out cursing: "The Dayang Mansion’s City Lord Mansion’s daughter only carries a few hundred silver taels on her? Do you think we’re fools? If you’re sensible, hand over the treasures, and leave immediately. And you, learn not to mock us; leave an arm behind before you go."

Yang Wanyi arched her delicate brows, her beautiful eyes glaring coldly at the trio:

"So you know my identity. If I’m not mistaken, you belong to the Heavenly Position Business Line and intend to seize the treasures I bear."

"Hmph!"

Captain Liu glared at the sword-bearing youth; the youth, realizing his slip of tongue, quickly shut up. Inside, he resented Luo Feng, his eyes red with fury. If not for the taunting words, he wouldn’t have slipped up revealing a flaw.

Captain Liu withdrew his glance, assessing Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi without emotion, said:

"Our identity isn’t important; what matters is your predicament. Now you have a choice: leave your valuables and storage rings, and I’ll spare your lives."

The sword-bearing youth looked angrily at Luo Feng and snapped:

"Did you hear? Leave the stuff and get lost immediately!"

"Luo Feng..."

Yang Wanyi furrowed her brows slightly, moved closer to Luo Feng, her eyes showing inquiry. She could see these three were no ordinary opponents.

Luo Feng touched his storage ring, looked at the trio, and said calmly:

"Sorry, I can’t give you the items. It’s not me looking down on you, but frankly, if a fight starts, none of you will leave."

Upon hearing his words, Captain Liu’s face darkened. Internally, he felt some unease towards Luo Feng but wasn’t without confidence in victory. After all, the opponent was only a Spiritual Rotation Realm’s seventh-stage martial artist, whereas they held a numerical advantage. In a cold tone, he said: "You’re seeking your own demise."

Luo Feng lifted a finger, his eyes flashing with cold light, "In three breaths, vanish from my sight at once."

"Brat, you dare spew such madness!"

The sword-bearing youth roared fiercely, addressing Captain Liu, "Captain Liu, no need for idle talk, let’s kill them here and be done with it."

Captain Liu’s eyes flickered, nodded and said: "Alright, take action!"

"Little scoundrel, die!"

The sword-bearing youth long harbored animosity towards Luo Feng, roared in fury, Yuan Qi surged violently as his figure shot down like lightning, drawing his sword midway.

Hiss!

The air split apart, a dozen-meter-long bright Sword Qi descended from the sky, its sharpness stirring the leaves of the whole forest into a rustling symphony.

"Overestimating oneself."

Luo Feng’s eyes flashed with coldness, without using martial arts, he slashed out with a simple blade strike.

Boom!

The blade crashed down, the heavy Saber Gang compressed and exploded the air, the sword energy shattered into countless fragments ten steps away.

Swish!

The momentum of the blade light hadn’t diminished, in an instant striking the youth’s longsword.

In the next moment!

An unbelievable scene unfolded as the youth’s sword shattered explosively, fragments like a torrent shot backward.

The youth’s face changed dramatically; he desperately mobilized Yuan Qi, his figure flying back, in mid-air let out a "wah," spewing a mouthful of fresh blood.

When the Saber Gang hit the sword, immense power akin to a mountain collided, inflicting him with severe internal injuries from a single strike. Fortunately, his Qinggong skills were high; otherwise, he’d have been perforated by the sword fragments.

"Careful!"

Just as the youth relaxed, Captain Liu’s voice sounded beside him.

Looking up, where Luo Feng had been, his silhouette faded with the wind, now nowhere to be found.

Where is he!

A shock gripped his heart, the youth pushed his Protective Gang Energy to the limit, ready to search for Luo Feng’s figure.

"Looking for me?"

A voice emerged, and at some point, Luo Feng appeared behind the youth.

"You!"

The youth’s shock was utmost; only now he realized although both were Spiritual Rotation Realm’s seventh-stage martial artists, the strength between them wasn’t on the same level. Without thinking, he slashed at Luo Feng with his palm, simultaneously utilizing Qinggong to retreat, hoping for Captain Liu and the others’ intervention.

"Die!"

Luo Feng remained unfazed, inserted the Emperor Yan’s Sky-breaking Saber into the sheath, and casually threw a punch.

Boom!

With one punch, the youth could not withstand the force, his Protective Gang Energy shattered instantly, his body plummeting like a meteor, hitting the ground where a pit formed, he lay limp like mud within, covered in blood, eyes fixed on Luo Feng, neck skewed, life extinguished.