The commotion of the fight on Feng Xingzhi's side caught Hua Siyun's attention. Taking the opportunity, she turned around and saw Feng Xingzhi locked in a fierce battle with a woman.
This momentary distraction gave Bai Ze an opening. It lunged forward suddenly, intending to strike Hua Siyun.
It had already discerned that this woman held a special position among this group.
Sure enough, upon seeing this, the guards immediately rushed forward to shield Hua Siyun.
After this, Hua Siyun dared not be distracted any longer. She focused all her attention on fending off the attacks.
However, her mind remained restless.
Why did that woman target them? The sword in her hand had emitted an extraordinary glint just now!
Countless questions swirled in Hua Siyun's mind, affecting her movements as well.
When she saw Ji Yuyan launch another attack, Hua Siyun couldn't help but scream, "Brother Xingzhi, be careful!"
Feng Xingzhi dodged quickly, but was still grazed by the sword qi.
Ji Yunxi also stared intently at that sword. The power of this sword was probably only something Nian Yun could resist to some extent.
But Nian Yun had already recognized its master. Even if Feng Xingzhi held it, he couldn't unleash even a fraction of its full potential.
Feng Xingzhi was struggling in his confrontation with Ji Yuyan and was gradually losing the upper hand.
Ji Yuyan was extremely smug. So what if Feng Xingzhi wasn't that unfortunate and useless prince? In the end, he would still die at her hands!
Growing more and more excited, Ji Yuyan yearned to take Feng Xingzhi's life right in front of Ji Yunxi.
Although Feng Xingzhi was at a disadvantage, he still defended himself well, leaving Ji Yuyan no chance at all.
She knew that Feng Xingzhi's weakness was Ji Yunxi. If they continued to entangle like this, her spiritual energy would be exhausted, and she would surely gain nothing.
So she shifted the tip of her sword and charged towards Ji Yunxi, who was hiding aside.
"Don't even think about it!" Feng Xingzhi's eyes darkened, and he rushed forward without hesitation.
The sword was already within striking distance, and Feng Xingzhi had no choice but to block it with his shoulder.
Blood gushed out, staining Ji Yunxi's eyes red.
"Since you're reluctant to take action, I'll kill him right in front of you!" Ji Yuyan cackled wickedly. With the sword still embedded in Feng Xingzhi's shoulder, she actually tried to twist it forcefully.
Ji Yunxi clenched her fists tightly. She knew she couldn't remain indifferent any longer. Otherwise, Feng Xingzhi and the others would surely die here today!
"Nian Yun!"
At the sound of her call, a sword was unsheathed, its light far outshining Ji Yuyan's sword.
Greed filled Ji Yuyan's eyes. If only this were her sword...
As long as she killed Ji Yunxi, and Ji Yunxi perished, this sword would naturally belong to her!
"Xixi!" Feng Xingzhi noticed her intention and let out a startled cry, trying to stop her.
A streak of cyan light flashed, and Qing Xuan rushed out.
"Calm down, master." Qing Xuan had a cold expression on his face as he pressed down Ji Yunxi's hand. "Let me deal with her."
Ji Yunxi shook her head. "Get out of the way. You're no match for her."
Ji Yuyan looked on and sneered arrogantly.
"No, master. You've always protected me in the past. It's time for me to protect you now." Dressed in white, he exuded a menacing aura. "I'm a Xuan Bird after all, a divine beast!"
After saying that, without waiting for Ji Yunxi's reaction, he charged forward directly.
Ji Yuyan scoffed contemptuously. "Overestimating yourself."
Wiping the blood off her sword, she attacked Qing Xuan mercilessly. "You're quite loyal to your master. If you're willing to follow me, I might spare your life."
Qing Xuan glared at her. "I can see it clearly. You're just jealous of master, so you want to snatch everything from her."
Ji Yuyan's eyes turned cold. "You're talking nonsense! What does she have that I should be jealous of?"
"Master has friends who treat her sincerely, an elder brother who loves her dearly, a husband who loves her wholeheartedly, and me, who is loyal to her. What do you have?" Qing Xuan said bluntly. "All you have is some illusory power, and I don't know what dirty means you used to obtain it."
"You!"
Infuriated by Qing Xuan, Ji Yuyan was caught off guard.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Qing Xuan stepped forward and slapped Ji Yuyan, also scratching her neck.
Ji Yunxi watched and shook her head helplessly. This guy had guessed Ji Yuyan's temperament. He knew she was hot-tempered and easily irritated, so he used this to throw her off balance.
Ji Yuyan reached up to touch her neck and found it was injured. Instantly, she flew into a rage. "I'll kill you!"
She raised her sword and struck Qing Xuan, sending him flying.
Qing Xuan spat out a mouthful of blood and looked at Ji Yunxi helplessly.
"Come back." Ji Yunxi didn't blame him. She called out gently.
Qing Xuan then transformed into a puff of smoke and returned to his master's consciousness space.
Feng Xingzhi supported his shoulder and was about to continue resisting.
Meanwhile, Hua Siyun was also on the verge of defeat.
Suddenly, a beam of light pierced through the mist above the canyon, and a person in a white robe descended from the sky.
"Presumptuous!" The sword light in the newcomer's hand sent Ji Yuyan's sword flying.
Ji Yuyan didn't expect this turn of events. She let out a startled scream. "Who are you!"
The white-robed person didn't answer. Instead, she looked in Ji Yunxi's direction.
Ji Yunxi was very surprised. She whispered to Feng Xingzhi, "This person... isn't she the owner of the villa on Lingyun Mountain at the northern border of the Di tribe?"
"That's right, it's her." Feng Xingzhi nodded. "She's very powerful. I wonder what she intends to do."
As they whispered to each other, the white-robed person also looked at Ji Yunxi for a while before coming up to her. "What on earth are you doing? Why did you come here?"
She sized Ji Yunxi up and down. "You almost lost your life."
The familiar tone sent a chill down Ji Yuyan's spine. This person must know Ji Yunxi, and since she could send her flying with a single strike, she was probably much more powerful than herself.
"Is that bug here to kill you?" the white-robed person asked, pointing at Ji Yuyan.
Ji Yunxi calmed down. "Yes. I came here to look for the Fuxue Grass. She wanted to kill me, so she followed me here."
Hearing this, Ji Yuyan was filled with resentment. Why was Ji Yunxi always saved by someone? These people were even willing to sacrifice their lives for her!
She quietly got up and picked up her sword.
Seeing that the person was still facing away from her and Ji Yunxi wasn't paying attention to her, she immediately mobilized all the spiritual energy in her body and attacked the white-robed person.
However, she underestimated the opponent's ability. As soon as she flew towards the white-robed person, she was slammed to the ground, and her meridians were severely damaged.
The white-robed person turned around. "You're seeking death."
Her casual remark made Ji Yuyan break out in a cold sweat.
She covered her face, not wanting the white-robed person to see her.
The white-robed person sneered and said to Ji Yunxi, "What do you need the Fuxue Grass for?"
"I have my uses." Ji Yunxi didn't elaborate. After all, she still didn't know what the villa owner intended to do. "Thank you for your help."
The white-robed person smiled. "It's nothing. But if you die, I'll kill all your friends."