Ji Roufeng remained silent throughout.
At that time, she watched Xu Lingjun being attacked by the Demon Beast, and her heart felt like it was being torn apart. She wished she could use a forbidden technique to save him at the cost of her own life.
But what happened next stunned her so much that she didn't even think of stepping forward to aid him.
She was somewhat afraid that if she went to assist, she might also be killed by him. After all, Xu Lingjun had seemingly transformed into a Berserker by that point.
Although the combat ability he displayed was still far inferior to her own, she didn't think that the small toothpick in her hand could penetrate a body capable of breaking the teeth of a Bone Splitting Lizard.
And opposite the virtual reality imaging device.
In the Sun and Moon Bright Sect, everyone was also in deathly silence.
"You all... can do it?"
Sect Leader Mingri remained silent for a while before asking.
A mere Bone Splitting Lizard, they could crush it with a single finger, it was nothing to be taken seriously.
In fact, even their disciples, Ji Roufeng and that Zhang Ziqian had a great chance to kill the Bone Splitting Lizard if they worked together.
But what had they just witnessed?
It wasn't as simple as killing a Demon Beast... wrestling with a Demon Beast and then winning?
Absurd!
"Is Senior Brother referring to enduring the Bone Splitting Lizard's bite without Protective True Qi, just relying on physical defense, and even breaking off two of its big teeth?"
Another Elder repeated, his gaze focused on the shallow wounds on Xu Lingjun's body. It wasn't entirely without resistance; after all, it did break through the skin and got stuck in the flesh during the struggle, which led to the teeth breaking.
Sect Leader Mingri nodded seriously and said, "Yes, that's exactly it."
"Don't be ridiculous, what kind of skin thickness is required for that? No matter how much we cultivate, we are merely flesh and blood, how could that be possible?"
After speaking, even he felt it was absurd.
But looking at Xu Lingjun opposite him, his voice grew softer; having seen it with his own eyes, he couldn't laugh it off, even if it were spoken by his fellow sect leader.
"He seems to have had a breakthrough."
Liu Peiyun's gaze lingered on Xu Lingjun's upper body, exposed by the torn clothing, for a long time.
His skin was pale and smooth, with muscles shaped like flowing lines, not appearing bloated or too skinny but perfectly aesthetic... beautiful!
It was hard to imagine that a man's body could be so beautiful.
This child is the Xu Lingjun that Feng'Er mentioned wanting to bring into the Sect?
Liu Peiyun suddenly understood why she had such a thought...
In fact, at this point, she suddenly regretted a bit.
Although Yunxia Peak was filled with female disciples, if there were an exception every once in a while, those extremely averse to males entering Yunxia Peak would surely agree wholeheartedly.
Cough... holding a hand up, lying down with legs spread, too inelegant.
She shook her head gently, continued to stare at Xu Lingjun for a while, before snapping back to reality saying, "It seems he just went through Qi Gathering."
"Hmm, between life and death..."
Sect Leader Mingri halted midway, feeling the adjective unsuitable.
It fit when speaking of the Bone Splitting Lizard, but when used on this boy, it seemed... but he really didn't know what to say.
He could only sigh, "Anyway, it was a crisis that incited his survival instinct~ and he did not resign to fate... but fought back. It seemed he was afraid, but this is human's first crisis instinct. Yet, to erupt with such power under extreme fear and to break through current cultivation, this boy has excellent potential."
His gaze landed on his five disciples.
Instantly, they seemed less fascinating.
"Feng'Er... Feng'Er... Feng'Er?!"
He called several times in succession.
Only then did Ji Roufeng snap back, hastily diverting her gaze from Xu Lingjun, apologetically saying to Sect Leader Mingri, "Sorry Sect Leader, disciple was... startled."
"Hmm, being startled is natural. After all, having such capabilities without Qi Gathering, this level of foundation, if cultivated properly, could well become a Guiyuan Realm extraordinary powerhouse!"
Sect Leader Mingri responded nonchalantly, "Unexpected things can happen, Feng'Er, check that box."
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Roufeng walked towards the box.
"No, that's my personal property with a daughter's intimate clothing... it mustn't be opened."
Stunned, Liu Yun panicked seeing Ji Roufeng heading towards the box, cried out, trying to protect it.
"Zi Qian, hold her."
Instructed Ji Roufeng, and Zhang Ziqian immediately controlled Liu Yun.
The box had a three-digit code, but it was just luggage, and Ji Roufeng merely gave it a shock, causing it to break open instantly.
Inside, colorful underwear and bras scattered all around.
But amid the intimate wear.
A football-sized egg quietly lay within.
Seeing the egg exposed before everyone's eyes, despair flashed across Liu Yun's face as she fell helplessly to her knees.
"The truth seems evident now."
Sect Leader Mingri spoke lightly, "During the earlier Sect examination, this Liu Yun accidentally discovered the Bone Splitting Lizard's egg in the Outer Realm. The value of a Demon Beast's egg is self-evident, so she brought it back secretly. Back then, there was no surveillance, only sound monitoring, so without her making a noise, the matter went unknown."
"And the Bone Splitting Lizards, to retrieve their egg, silently slipped under our vehicle, infiltrating Qingzhou City."
Zhou Qing suddenly realized, "At that time we were in the vehicle, everyone inadvertently carried the egg's scent, they didn't know where the egg was, so attacked those carrying the scent, making everyone targets for the Bone Splitting Lizard's assaults."
"I didn't mean to."
Kneeling on the ground, Liu Yun covered her face and cried, "I only accidentally saw the egg, found no one protecting it, and thought of acquiring a Companion Demon Beast, but I never imagined anyone would die because of it."
Guo Xu harshly questioned, "So why didn't you speak when Wei Hua died?"
Liu Yun, tears in her eyes, said, "I... I was afraid. Wei Hua's aunt would target my family, and they would have no good ending."
Zhou Qing, furious, said, "That's why Wang Jian died unjustly!"
He couldn't help but want to hit Liu Yun but restrained himself at her cowering posture, angrily lowering his hand, saying, "Let's report it, have the Armed Police Department handle this."
At this point.
The truth was entirely revealed.
So... the two Bone Splitting Lizards merely wanted their egg back, entering the human world.
However, having tasted human flesh, a dependency on it formed, which was a disaster for them.
Yet, from their perspective, was it not also a disaster?
Looking at the Bone Splitting Lizard lying on the ground, lifeless.
Everyone couldn't help but silently lament; indeed... a disaster out of the blue.
And Sect Leader Mingri also sighed leisurely, saying, "This was our Sect's misfortune. Although Liu Yun had not officially joined our Sect, she pursued acquiring a Companion Spirit Beast for resources within the Sect, placing an irrefutable responsibility on us. So, I will personally go to Qingzhou City tomorrow to discuss Liu Yun's punishment!"
Discuss?
Is there a need for discussion?
All the head Elders looked at Sect Leader Mingri in astonishment, thinking he should simply expel her, let alone what befalls her.
After all, the Sect hadn't invested in them, no heartache at their demise.
Why go through such a trip...
But seeing Sect Leader Mingri's burning gaze fixated on the freshly recovered and now standing Xu Lingjun, embracing Wang Qingya.
They immediately understood his intention.
Indeed...
If it weren't for this incident, the Sun and Moon Bright Sect truly might have missed out on an invaluable treasure.