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At this moment, Aotian was unaware that the signal flare had stirred up a storm, and some mysterious powerful figures had begun to converge on Wutong City.
This would undoubtedly add some unforeseen changes to Aotian's journey to Wutong City.
As Aotian and the others stepped through the northern city gate of Wutong City, they were immediately met with a wave of intense heat, leaving them feeling parched.
However, what truly took their breath away was the scene before them.
What appeared before Aotian was not an endless array of houses, but rather an expanse of endless thickets. Towering green trees stood tall, brimming with vitality; it felt as if they had entered a paradise of greenery.
The ground in Wutong City was not paved with stone slabs but covered in moist yellow soil.
"Indeed, this is Wutong City; the Phoenix Trees here are simply countless," Xiao Ya murmured.
Aotian suppressed his shock and immediately said, "Let's take a Phoenix Tree first and help Uncle Xiaoya complete this mission!"
Without hesitation, Niu Geng shot toward a massive Phoenix Tree and struck its trunk with a powerful punch.
Aotian was not surprised by this because the Phoenix Trees grew on Phoenix Trees. To put it simply, the trunk of a Phoenix Tree was essentially a Phoenix Tree itself.
This was also why Niu Geng aimed for the trunk right away.
In fact, all the towering green trees here were also Phoenix Trees. What puzzled Aotian was why the Qin Family needed so many Phoenix Trees.
"Who dares to take from my Qin Family?!"
A sudden roar echoed through the air, and then dozens of figures emerged from the endless thickets.
The leader was a robust middle-aged man. Upon seeing Niu Geng about to take the Phoenix Tree, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and a fierce gust of wind shot from his palm, ruthlessly slashing toward Niu Geng's chest.
Aotian's expression changed slightly, and then he moved, appearing beside Niu Geng. He threw a punch, dissipating the fierce wind entirely.
Niu Geng's punch struck hard against the trunk of the Phoenix Tree. Instantly, the tree splintered into pieces, yet the trunk remained intact in Niu Geng's hand.
"Hey hey, boss, I've got the Phoenix Tree!" Niu Geng waved the trunk, which was about the size of a person, and smiled at Aotian.
However, no one noticed that a faint trace of Fire Energy suddenly emerged from the soil beneath the Phoenix Tree, but it was fleeting, like an illusion.
"Damn it, how dare you take the Phoenix Tree from Wutong City?!"
Seeing Niu Geng holding the Phoenix Tree, the middle-aged man immediately exploded with rage, his killing intent flickering around him.
Yet, Niu Geng looked at him with disdain and waved the Phoenix Tree at him provocatively.
"You damn brat, you've taken the Phoenix Tree from Wutong City; you will undoubtedly die today!" the middle-aged man roared in fury.
"Heh heh, Qin Mingyang, when will you ever change your boastful ways?"
Suddenly, Sun Jing stepped forward and chuckled lightly.
The middle-aged man was taken aback by her words and quickly turned around to see Sun Jing and the Ye Brothers.
"It's you?!" The middle-aged man was clearly shocked for a moment before speaking.
"Heh heh, it's rare for Protector Qin to remember me; it truly is my fortune and that of the Sun Family!" Sun Jing said with a strange smile.
Not bad, this middle-aged man is indeed the Grand Protector of the Qin Family, Qin Mingyang.
Qin Mingyang furrowed his brows and stared at Sun Jing, saying, "Elder Sun, can I interpret your actions today as a provocation against my Qin Family?!"
Sun Jing appeared indifferent and replied, "You can interpret it however you like; I just want to ask you a few questions."
"What questions?" Qin Mingyang said in a deep voice.
"What exactly is your Qin Family planning? Who is the Fire Master? What secrets does Wutong City hide?" Sun Jing fixed his gaze on Qin Mingyang and asked coldly.
Upon hearing Sun Jing's words, Qin Mingyang's expression changed drastically, and he shouted angrily, "Sun Jing, don't seek death!"
"I think it's you who is seeking death!" Aotian suddenly sneered from the side.
Qin Mingyang's face looked extremely grim. He never expected that the greatest secret of the Qin Family would be discovered by their biggest enemy, the Sun Family.
If possible, Qin Mingyang would have liked to kill everyone present to ensure fewer people knew about this matter. However, his thoughts were undoubtedly wishful thinking.
After all, he was merely a martial artist at the early stage of the Human Spirit Realm. While such martial artists could be considered experts in Fengyun Nation, facing off against Aotian and others would likely lead to his demise before he even realized it.
Qin Mingyang glanced warily at Aotian and then quietly surveyed his surroundings. After confirming that there was no one else nearby, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Finally, he fixed his gaze on Sun Jing and said:
"How many people know about this?"
Qin Mingyang did not pretend to be ignorant. Although he did not know how these people found out about this matter, he understood that since Sun Jing was asking him these questions, it was clear that Sun Jing was aware of the Qin Family's plans.
If he were to speak in riddles in front of others, it would be pointless. Therefore, Qin Mingyang did not pretend to be unaware of the situation but instead asked how many people knew about it.
Aotian's heart stirred, further confirming that the Qin Family's secret was definitely not simple. Otherwise, Qin Mingyang would not be acting so cautiously.
Before Sun Jing could speak, Aotian stepped forward and said, "Qin Mingyang, right now it's our turn to ask you questions. Stop wasting time with your nonsense. You better tell the truth; otherwise, you might find yourself in a bit of trouble later."
Qin Yuan had already sent up a signal flare, and he believed that at this moment, the Qin Family headquarters had learned about the changes happening in Wutong City. They would likely arrive soon. That is why Aotian went straight to the point without wasting time with Qin Mingyang.
"Kid, who are you?" Qin Mingyang stared at Aotian and asked in confusion.
"It seems you need to experience some pain before you'll honestly reveal anything."
Aotian knew that Qin Mingyang was deliberately stalling for time, waiting for reinforcements from the Qin Family headquarters, so Aotian's already limited patience was wearing thin.
"Niu Geng, Senior Sun, and the three Offerings, you all take care of the 'small fry' brought by Qin Mingyang. Leave this Qin Mingyang to me; I will make sure he tells us what we need to know."
As soon as Aotian finished speaking, he shot towards Qin Mingyang.
Niu Geng and the others exchanged glances before they charged in like tigers among sheep, continuously slaying the guards brought by Qin Mingyang.
Seeing one guard after another fall to the ground, Qin Mingyang's expression grew increasingly grim, and the fury in his eyes seemed almost tangible.
"Kid, you shouldn't be one of the Sun Family, right? Since you're not, why do you need to get involved with the Sun Family? Moreover, even if the Qin Family has some plans, they are not aimed at you. Why do you have to wade into this muddy water? Don't you just want a Phoenix Tree? Fine, I'll give you this Phoenix Tree; all you have to do is withdraw from this operation. What do you say?"
Qin Mingyang suppressed the anger in his heart and spoke to Aotian.
Qin Mingyang's voice was not low, and both Sun Jing and the Ye Brothers heard him. Upon hearing Qin Mingyang's words, their previously moving bodies paused for a moment.
What Qin Mingyang said was not wrong; the Qin Family's plan seemed completely unrelated to Aotian. If Aotian were to withdraw from this operation, it would be understandable. After all, Aotian's only goal was to help Xiao Ya obtain the Phoenix Tree, and now that the Phoenix Tree was already in hand.
However, the Sun Family was different. The Qin and Sun families had been sworn enemies for generations, with a long-standing feud between them. Regardless of what the Qin Family's plan was, it would undoubtedly be beneficial for them. Otherwise, the Qin Family wouldn't have kept this plan so secretive.
And if this plan was good for the Qin Family, it would undoubtedly be bad for the Sun Family. After all, once the plan succeeded, the Qin Family would certainly achieve something significant in some aspect, while the Sun Family would inevitably be overshadowed by them.
If the Sun Family were to fall into a disadvantageous position, the Qin Family would not miss the opportunity to strike when they were down; they would definitely engage in battle with the Sun Family.
At that time, the Sun Family might not be able to withstand the Qin Family's assault.
Thus, Aotian could completely disregard the Qin Family's plans. However, the Sun Family could not; they needed to investigate thoroughly to protect their family's foundation.
Sun Jing and the Ye Brothers were also extremely worried that Aotian might suddenly turn against them and withdraw from this operation. If that happened, it would undoubtedly be a heavy blow for them.
Upon hearing Qin Mingyang's words, Aotian fell into deep thought. Of course, he wasn't contemplating whether or not to withdraw from this operation; he was considering the implications behind Qin Mingyang's words.
According to what Qin Mingyang said, it seemed that the Phoenix Tree was not particularly precious to the Qin Family. Otherwise, Qin Mingyang wouldn't have been so generous as to offer it to him.
Since it appeared that the Phoenix Tree wasn't valuable to the Qin Family, did that imply that it was merely a decoy for them and didn't play a significant role in their plans?
Or perhaps it was just a single Phoenix Tree that wouldn't affect the progress of the Qin Family's plans at all?
It seems that the plan of the Qin Family is becoming increasingly elusive.
Sun Jing and the Ye Brothers noticed Aotian lost in thought, and a slight heaviness filled their hearts. They were unaware that Aotian was contemplating the Qin Family's plan. From their perspective, Aotian might be considering withdrawing from the operation now that they had obtained the Phoenix Tree.
"Aotian, you’re not thinking of backing out, are you?" Sun Jing said, taking a deep breath with a hint of nervousness in his voice.
Sun Jing's words jolted Aotian out of his reverie. Seeing the anxious expressions on Sun Jing and the Ye Brothers, Aotian immediately understood what they were thinking.
"Don't worry, I will stand together with the Sun Family in this matter!" Aotian declared firmly.
Sun Jing and Aotian had faced many challenges together within the Azure Cloud Sect's territory. Moreover, when the Zheng Family launched their attack, Sun Jing did not hesitate to offer his assistance, which deeply moved Aotian.
At that time, Sun Jing's help could have drawn hostility from the Ice River Sect, yet he still selflessly stepped forward.
Now that Sun Jing was in trouble, how could Aotian possibly back down at such a critical moment?!
Upon hearing Aotian's words, Sun Jing and the Ye Brothers let out a heavy sigh of relief, while Qin Mingyang's expression darkened...
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