Mo Qi and Niu Kexin shared the same source of Energy, their thoughts perfectly in sync.

They could understand each other without a single word.

So the moment Niu Kexin spoke, Mo Qi knew who she was talking about.

Liu Ruyan, a girl who stirred a deep sense of affection in Mo Qi’s heart.

Before entering the Demon Spirit Battlefield, he really should go see her.

"Liu Ruyan?!"

The gatekeeper visibly froze when he heard the name.

He stared intently at Mo Qi’s face for a long moment. Suddenly, his expression changed, and he began to howl at the top of his lungs.

"Help, everyone! Enemy attack! Someone’s here to cause trouble!"

As soon as his voice fell, a hundred figures rushed over from all directions, completely surrounding Mo Qi and Niu Kexin.

Powerful auras merged as Grotto Heavens materialized above, pulsing with spiritual light. They hung over Mo Qi and Niu Kexin, ready to suppress them at a moment’s notice.

Mo Qi and Niu Kexin exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in the other’s eyes.

’What’s going on?’

’Enemy attack? Causing trouble?’

’They can’t be talking about us, can they?!’

’But we haven’t done anything!’

Just as the two were feeling bewildered, the gatekeeper spoke with a cold smile.

"If I’m not mistaken, you must be Mo Qi, correct?"

Mo Qi was stunned.

"You know me?"

The gatekeeper didn’t answer. Instead, he looked extremely excited, a trace of glee hidden deep in his eyes.

"It seems it really is you. Good. This is great!"

Mo Qi was completely baffled. ’What in the world is going on?’

’Have I become so famous in the Hall of Envoys that everyone knows me?’

’Why can even a gatekeeper recognize me?’

’And another thing, do you have to be so happy to see me?!’

Just then, the gatekeeper’s smile vanished, replaced by a cold expression as he pointed a finger at Mo Qi.

"Seize him!"

At his command, a hundred Grotto Heavens unleashed their power simultaneously. The Power of Heaven and Earth was forcibly drawn upon, forming shackles that shot toward Mo Qi and Niu Kexin.

At the same time, the gatekeeper took out a Communication Talisman from his robes.

"Reporting to Madam, the person you asked me to keep a close eye on has appeared. He’s at the main gate right now. I have him cornered, and he’ll be captured soon... What? You’re coming yourself? Very well, I will await your arrival here."

After putting away the Communication Talisman, the gatekeeper’s face flushed red with excitement.

’I’m rich, I’m rich! The Madam is coming personally. There’s bound to be a big reward!’

"I say... aren’t you celebrating a little too early?" Mo Qi’s icy voice sounded in his ear.

The gatekeeper was startled. He instinctively tried to turn, but a sharp pain shot through his neck as a powerful force gripped him, lifting him clean off the ground.

’What’s happening?’

The gatekeeper’s face turned pale with shock.

Although he was just a gatekeeper for the Liu Family, he was in charge of over a hundred Void Realm Guards and servants.

He had also heard some rumors about Mo Qi, like how he had defeated Huangfu Yu.

But he didn’t think Mo Qi was strong enough to fight a hundred Void Realm Cultivators by himself.

So he wasn’t worried.

However, reality was completely different from what he had imagined.

When he was finally able to see the scene behind him, he was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat.

Behind Mo Qi and Niu Kexin, ninety-three Guards and servants lay sprawled on the ground, all in the exact same position with their heads buried in the dirt.

A scrawny old man with a head as large as a bushel basket stood behind Mo Qi, nonchalantly rubbing his fingers together.

It was none other than the Old Tomb Digger, whose triple-layered corpse poison had been cured by Mo Qi!

"Speak. Why did you attack me?" Mo Qi asked coldly.

Snapping back to his senses, the gatekeeper frowned and barked, "You villain, don’t be so audacious! This is the Liu Family’s territory! You’d better let me go right now, or else..."

Before he could finish his threat, Mo Qi tightened his grip. With just a slight application of force, he choked the gatekeeper until the man’s eyes rolled back and he couldn’t utter another word.

"I gave you a chance. Since you don’t know how to cherish it, don’t blame me for what happens next."

As he spoke, Mo Qi opened his mouth and spat out a wisp of Nether Soul Flame Yin Fire, which merged into the gatekeeper’s Sea of Consciousness. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Seeing that things were bad, the gatekeeper wanted to struggle and flee, but before he could even move, his consciousness was engulfed by the Yin Fire.

"Speak. What was your purpose in attacking me? And who is this ’Madam’ you mentioned?" Mo Qi asked.

The gatekeeper’s face was expressionless, his eyes vacant. Under the influence of the Nether Soul Flame Yin Fire, he could hide nothing.

"The Madam’s name is Liu Luoyan. She is Lord Liu Hong’s daughter, Miss Liu Ruyan’s aunt, and the wife of Xiao Shan, Patriarch of the Xiao Family."

"Three days ago, the Madam returned from the Xiao Family to visit relatives and has been staying here ever since."

"I attacked because the Madam offered a large reward for any information on your whereabouts. It’s said that her beloved son, Xiao Zhize, died in the Mortal District, and you are the murderer."

Hearing the gatekeeper’s account, Mo Qi had a sudden realization. So it was because of Xiao Zhize!

But what he didn’t understand was that Xiao Zhize hadn’t died by his hand.

’If Liu Luoyan wants revenge, she shouldn’t be coming after me!’

’This is a huge misunderstanding!’

Just then, several powerful auras sped toward them from deep within the Liu Family estate.

Mo Qi’s expression changed slightly. He quickly pulled Niu Kexin behind him and activated his Five Elements Dominating Body to protect her.

Soon, a group of five people—three men and two women—appeared before Mo Qi.

The leader of the group was a beautiful, elegantly dressed woman. Her face bore a slight resemblance to Liu Ruyan.

But her eyes, as she looked at Mo Qi, were filled with hatred and killing intent.

"You have some nerve, coming to our Liu Family to cause trouble!" a young man wearing a tall coronet shouted angrily at Mo Qi.

His name was Liu Feng, a distant cousin of Liu Ruyan. Because of his outstanding talent, he was a key figure being cultivated by the Liu Family and was very close to Liu Ruyan’s branch of the family.

Liu Feng glared at Mo Qi with hostility. The next moment, his gaze drifted past Mo Qi to Niu Kexin at his side. His eyelid twitched uncontrollably, and hidden within his long robes, his fingers clenched into a tight fist.

’What a stunner!’

’An absolute knockout!’

Although he was burning with desire inside, Liu Feng didn’t let it show on his face.

But no matter how well he hid it, how could he possibly deceive Mo Qi’s perception!

Mo Qi had originally planned to explain the misunderstanding, if only for Liu Ruyan’s sake.

But now, it seemed that wouldn’t be necessary.

’Some things must be nipped in the bud.’

"Get lost. Or die," Mo Qi said softly.

How could Liu Feng endure such a slight? He flew into a rage, thrusting a finger toward the spot between Mo Qi’s eyebrows.

His sharp aura pulsed with the intent to kill in a single strike.

The reason he used a killing move right from the start was not only because of his anger, but more importantly, he wanted to show his loyalty to his aunt, Liu Luoyan. On the other hand, he also wanted to test Niu Kexin’s reaction and, while he was at it, show off his own power to her.

The corner of Mo Qi’s mouth curved up. ’Perfect timing. I was hoping you’d attack!’

"Die!"

With a wave of his hand, Mo Qi ignored Liu Feng’s imposing aura, grabbed his attacking finger, and snapped it backward with a sharp twist.