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  That look in Li Hui's eyes made the black-robed cultivator shudder, his gaze was like a cold wind that could freeze one's soul to the bone. The aura emanating from him was a kind of unyielding and unstoppable killing intent, giving off an air of invincibility and intolerance for disobedience.

  Liu Shixiong involuntarily took two steps back before stopping, his face uncontrollably revealing a deep, fearful expression.

  "Brother Liu!" It was three Jiedan cultivators who walked over together and stood beside Brother Liu, one of whom spoke up.

  That Master Liu turned his head to glance at the several fellow disciples from his own sect, only then did his expression slightly improve, but immediately afterwards he became even more humiliated and enraged. The other party was clearly also just a Foundation Building initial stage cultivator, yet he had just now appeared as if he feared him!

  Liu Shixiong raised his head, wanting to take another step forward, but just saw Li Hui's icy gaze, and his heart couldn't help but tremble again. He didn't move forward, instead forcing himself to stare back at Li Hui, pointing at him: "You!" But he couldn't say anything else.

  "What's the use even if I forget!"

  Li Hui didn't have a single word of explanation, nor did he show any signs of evasion. He simply said it coldly in one sentence, which was simple yet left no room for refutation or rebuttal! For a moment, Liu Shixiong couldn't come up with an answer.

  Suddenly, Brother Liu's heart moved: "This sentence is so familiar!" This black-robed monk, he always felt like he had seen him somewhere before! For a moment, Brother Liu fell silent, trying hard to recall in his mind.

  Li Hui, however, continued to gaze coldly at the four Bi Xiang Men cultivators in front of him. Han Xue stood behind Li Hui, her face as icy as frost, and a hint of disgust had also risen in her heart towards these few Bi Xiang Men disciples. Although they were fellow sect members, it wasn't convenient to say anything, but she didn't stop Li Hui either.

  For a moment, the four Jikishi monks were stunned on the spot, intimidated by Li Hui's aura, and no one dared to speak again.

  A moment later, Li Hui withdrew his gaze and didn't look at those people again. He softly said to Han Xue beside him, "Xue'er, let's go!"

  Han Xue nodded and followed Li Hui, the two of them preparing to leave.

  As for the people of Bi Xiao Men, Li Hui was too lazy to bother with them. After all, they were considered fellow disciples, but if they continued to pester him without knowing what's good for them, he would absolutely not tolerate it.

  "You young whippersnapper, abducting a disciple of our sect and still being so arrogant!"

  Li Hui and Han Xue were about to leave when a powerful divine sense suddenly swept over, locking onto Li Hui. Immediately after, an overwhelming pressure spread out, and in the midst of it, an old man with a long beard appeared before Li Hui, his gaze calm and indifferent, looking at Li Hui as if he was just looking at an ant.

  "Golden Elixir Cultivator!" Li Hui's heart skipped a beat as he immediately recognized the person before him as Han Shi, the leader of the Azure Sky Sect.

  Straining to rotate the golden body's refining and the spiritual power within his body against this oppressive force, Li Hui's gaze was filled with a hint of mockery as he looked at Han Shi Dao Ren.

  To think that back in the Bi Xiang Men, I was still considered a nominal disciple of this Cold Stone Daoist, yet this "master" not only didn't guide me in my cultivation even half a bit, but also rarely showed his face; now he can't even recognize me.

  Han Shi Dao Ren saw that the black-robed monk, who was only in the initial stages of his cultivation, stood calmly and unscathed under his pressure, even looking at him with some indignation. In his heart, he also felt a few parts surprise, but on his face, there wasn't the slightest change, secretly increasing his pressure suddenly.

  Li Hui immediately felt a surge of pressure on his body, like a mountain pressing down on him, and he couldn't escape. He could only try to resist with all his might, but his body remained straight, still looking at Han Shidao with disdain.

  "Greetings, Master Uncle!" The four foundation-building cultivators bowed in unison.

  Han Xue's face was difficult to look at, and she finally bowed slightly, saying calmly: "I've seen the Master."

  That Master Liu was still thinking about where he had seen the black-robed monk before, looking at him under the pressure of Han Shidao's prestige, still with a sarcastic look in his eyes, and suddenly remembered: "Master Zhangmen, this little guy is also a disciple of our sect, named Li Hui!"

  Han Shi Daoren's eyebrows furrowed slightly, but he hadn't expected this turn of events. However, the pressure remained unrelenting. If it were truly a disciple of their own sect, seeing the sect leader being so disrespected would warrant some punishment.

  "Haha!" Li Hui suddenly burst out laughing, "What a joke! Don't try to flatter yourself, I have nothing to do with you!"

  Saying these few words seemed easy, but in reality, Li Hui was even more difficult to bear the pressure of Hansheng Dao people.

  "Master Zhangmen, he is indeed a disciple of our sect, and he is also your registered disciple!" That Master Liu shouted again.

  Hansheng Daoren's heart moved upon hearing the words, but he still couldn't recall having a disciple by that name. However, seeing Li Hui being so arrogant, he also felt a few parts anger in his heart.

  "Hmph!"

  Han Shi Dao Ren let out a cold snort, and the oppressive aura around him suddenly intensified.

  "Pffft!"

  Li Hui finally couldn't bear it anymore, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, but his body still stood proudly like a sharp sword!

  "Li Hui! How are you?" Han Xue exclaimed in surprise, rushing forward to help Li Hui up, her face full of concern.

  Today's events were all caused by her. Seeing Li Hui get hurt, Han Xue felt even more reluctant in her heart, and tears welled up in her eyes.

  Li Hui's mouth corners rose with a hint of a smile as he looked at Han Xue with tender affection: "Xue'er, I'm fine!"

  At this time, Han Shi Dao Ren had already withdrawn his oppressive aura and was coldly watching the two of them from the side, but he didn't make another move. After all, as a Golden Elixir cultivator, if the person in front of him was indeed his disciple, he could deal with it according to the sect's rules when they returned. If not, then he would be bullying someone weaker than himself. Moreover, this was within the Purple Wei City; if the commotion became too big, the city guard team would likely arrive soon.

  That Master Liu looked at Han Xue being so concerned about Li Hui, his heart burned with even more jealousy, his entire face turned bright red, and his chest heaved violently up and down.

  At this time, Han Shidao was by his side. Liu Shixiong's courage had also increased a lot, but it wasn't his turn to take the lead now. After a moment's thought, he bowed to Han Shidao and said: "Master, Li Hui betrayed our sect, disrespected our superiors, I beg Master to issue an order, let us clean up the door!"

  "Kun Liu! Don't be too presumptuous!" It was Han Xue's cold rebuke, her expressionless face icy as she stared at this Brother Liu.

  At this time she called him by his name, apparently no longer mentioning their relationship as fellow disciples.

  Liu Kun saw Han Xue treating him like this for Li Hui, and his heart was even more furious. All the anger shifted to Li Hui's head: "Please ask the Master to give an order, let me clean up the door!"

  "Haha, clearing the door, you're also worthy!" Li Hui had already suppressed his injuries and looked at Liu Kun coldly, saying in a chilly tone.

  Han Shi Daoren's face remained calm, but in his heart he was deeply troubled. Listening to the conversation between Liu Kun and others, it seemed that this Li Hui might indeed be one of his own disciples, yet he had no recollection of him whatsoever, and a part of him felt that it shouldn't be so.

  "Are you Li Hui? Are you also a true disciple of our sect? Why did you secretly escape with Han Xue to this place?" asked the Daoist priest, his face slightly softened.

  In Han Shidao's own feeling, he had already been extremely polite to this Li Hui.

  "Haha, escaped to this place? Not bad, I was indeed a disciple of Bi Xiao Men!" Li Hui burst out laughing and then said in a cold tone.

  "To mention it, I'm still a nominal disciple under your honorable master, but I'm afraid Master Hanshi himself probably doesn't even remember having such a disciple?" Li Hui gazed straight at Hanshi Dao Ren, his tone full of mockery.

  Hansheng Dao's heart moved, hearing Li Hui say this, confirming that he was indeed a disciple of the sect. However, he still couldn't remember which year's disciple he was. But the majesty of a Golden Elixir cultivator wouldn't allow such rashness?

  "Li Hui, you are my disciple, why are you so powerless?" Han Shi Dao Ren said in a cold voice.

  "You took me as your disciple? You never treated me like a disciple! At that time in Ling Xiao City, you recruited 500 people to join the Seven Sects Alliance and sent them to the front lines as cannon fodder after just half a year! Did you ever treat me like a disciple back then?! If I wasn't lucky enough, I would have been reduced to ashes by now! Where was my sect's protection at that time?" Li Hui asked directly, staring at Han Shi Dao Ren.

  Han Shi's heart skipped a beat as he finally remembered that during the demonic invasion, he had recruited 500 disciples to serve as cannon fodder. Most of them had fallen in battle, and although he felt a slight twinge of guilt about it, he hadn't given it much thought. He never expected to run into one who had survived all this time, and was now even a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

  For a moment, Hanshi Dao Ren was also speechless and couldn't say a word.

  Li Hui coldly smiled at Han Shi Dao Ren, "Xue Er was captured by the demonic cultivators, and it was only through a fortunate coincidence that she managed to escape with me. After that, we've been searching for your tracks, waiting for two days at the agreed location, but there was no sign of you. Where was her sect then? We two have gone through hardships, almost losing our lives in this desolate beast marsh, and only by luck did we stumble upon this Zi Wei City a few days ago. And now that her sect has appeared, you still ask why she fled here? It's truly the biggest joke under heaven!"

  Han Shi's expression changed, and he was also enraged, but still kept calm: "Young man, don't be so arrogant! When our sect took you in back then, it was indeed with some ulterior motives. Now that you've left the sect, from now on, we have nothing to do with each other. However, Han Xue is indeed a disciple of our sect, and if you continue to entangle her, don't blame me for not cherishing old relationships!"

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