Chapter 3991: The Panicked Hua Qiqi

Upon seeing the handwriting on the note, Hua Qiqi immediately panicked, completely losing her composure.

Ever since returning to the Alchemist Guild, she felt as though her state of mind had changed.

Half of her mind worried about the Guild President's condition, while the other half frequently recalled that handsome face; that man would burst into her mind from time to time.

Including the scene in the cave that day, the image of the two of them kissing was imprinted in her mind as if carved by an axe or a chisel, popping up and wandering around periodically, impossible to drive away even if she wanted to.

Hua Qiqi had no experience with romance and thought this was just a fluke that would pass after some time.

But when she saw this note, her originally rock-steady state of mind shattered instantly.

She was incredibly panicked, wishing she could rush over immediately; even if she had to trade her own life for that man's, she wouldn't hesitate.

In short, no matter what, she must not let that man be injured because of her; this was the only thought in her heart.

Without any hesitation, she immediately left the Alchemist Guild and rushed hurriedly toward the direction of Pill Cauldron Mountain.

And at the moment she soared into the air, a cold sneer curled on the lips of a Black-Clothed Man in a corner.

Hua Qiqi couldn't care about anything else at all; even her usual vigilance had dropped to its lowest point, and she didn't even notice the hidden person.

The Immortal Essence within her body circulated frantically, pushing her speed to the limit.

She had only one thought in her mind: Ye Bufan must not die; she would save him even if it meant risking her life.

As for how she would save him, whether she had the ability, or if she could actually rescue him, she didn't consider it at all.

With a chaotic heart, she had almost lost the ability to think normally.

Pill Cauldron Mountain was quite far from Lingxiao Immortal City; even as an Immortal Emperor Late Stage, she had to go all out to ensure she arrived within an hour.

Galloping all the way, Hua Qiqi finally saw the massive mountain in the night from afar.

Pill Cauldron Mountain looked like a giant Cauldron from a distance, which was how it got its name.

However, this place was remote, and the Spiritual Qi was relatively thin; no signs of human habitation could be seen in the surrounding area.

When Hua Qiqi arrived before Pill Cauldron Mountain, she saw a figure standing at the peak with hands behind his back.

This person was not tall, yet standing there gave off a tremendous sense of pressure; specifically, the aura on his body was even stronger than her own—he was clearly an Immortal Emperor Peak level powerhouse.

But this was also within expectations; since Ye Bufan could kill Shi Kai, catching him would certainly require an Immortal Emperor Peak level powerhouse to take action.

And as one of the Five Great Sects of the Upper Heaven Domain, the Lingxiao Sect had more than one powerhouse of various levels.

Then her gaze swept around, searching for Ye Bufan's shadow, but she couldn't find it after looking for a long time.

“Little girl, don't bother looking, he's here!”

The man said as he turned around, his gaze incredibly sharp in the night.

With a wave of his hand, a Restriction on a nearby peak was removed, and a figure dressed in black was suspended in mid-air.

That person had disheveled hair and was covered in blood; from such a distance, their features were completely indiscernible.

But even so, Hua Qiqi recognized at a glance that this person's build and aura were completely different from Ye Bufan's.

In other words, she had been fooled, or perhaps the other party had caught the wrong person from the start, while her subconscious had assumed the one caught was Ye Bufan.

Once she confirmed it wasn't that man, the worry in her heart was swept away, and she immediately regained her previous calmness and wisdom.

“May I ask if you are a Senior from the Lingxiao Sect? I wonder what business you have in calling Qiqi here?”

The Immortal Emperor Peak said, “I am Shi Tu, Shi Kai's elder brother.”

Hearing the name Shi Tu, Hua Qiqi's heart sank. Although she had never met him before, this person's reputation was absolutely resounding.

Even in the Lingxiao Sect, which was filled with experts, he was an old-guard powerhouse; it was said he had already reached Immortal Emperor Peak several thousand years ago.

It was just that he had been in secluded cultivation for all these years, and the Lingxiao Sect wouldn't disturb him unless something major happened. She hadn't expected Shi Kai and him to be biological brothers.

This was going to be troublesome. Since Shi Tu had personally come forward, this matter would never end lightly.

Though stormy waves surged in her heart, her expression remained calm and unruffled.

As an Immortal Pill Master, she prioritized Mental Energy and state of mind; as long as Ye Bufan's safety wasn't involved, her inner self was still extremely strong.

“Hua Qiqi of the Alchemist Guild greets Senior Shi.”

As she spoke, she gave a graceful bow.

Shi Tu, however, ignored her, his expression cold and his knife-like gaze showing no fluctuation whatsoever.

“Do you know who killed my brother?”

Hua Qiqi quickly shook her head. “This Junior does not know. I was quite shocked to hear of Senior Shi's misfortune yesterday.”

“Little girl, even at this point, do you still intend to put on an act before me? It's useless.”

Shi Tu's voice was cold and hard, devoid of any emotion.

“There is no need for any concealment between us. My brother left the Lingxiao Sect this time specifically to kill you.

But you returned perfectly intact while he died. Are you saying this matter has nothing to do with you?”

“What are you saying, Senior? I haven't provoked the Lingxiao Sect, so why would he want to kill me?”

Hua Qiqi said, “I returned to the Alchemist Guild all the way and never saw Senior Shi Kai. I truly don't know specifically what happened.”

“Don't know?”

A flash of ruthlessness suddenly shot from Shi Tu's eyes, and his killing intent erupted abruptly.

“If you don't know, why would you rush here immediately after seeing the news that I was going to execute the culprit?”

Hua Qiqi remained calm. “I was just curious about who would be so audacious as to strike at Senior Shi of the Lingxiao Sect, so I wanted to come and see.

At the same time, I was surprised why I was told about such a thing. If there is any misunderstanding, I wanted to explain it clearly to Senior.”

“Little girl, do you really take me for a blind man?”

Shi Tu said coldly, “How urgent was your expression when you first arrived?

But when you saw this fake I prepared, you immediately regained your composure and showed no more panic.”

Hearing these words, Hua Qiqi's heart sank. Her previous reaction was indeed a major flaw and difficult to explain.

Shi Tu continued, “You rushed here the moment you got the news, without even notifying those old fellows at the Alchemist Guild.

What does this show? It shows that not only do you know the culprit who killed my brother, but your relationship is also anything but ordinary.

Tell me honestly, who exactly killed my brother Shi Kai?”

At this point, he seemed unable to control his killing intent. With a wave of his hand, the black-clothed figure suspended in mid-air instantly exploded into a mist of blood, without even having time to scream.

Hua Qiqi tried her best to maintain her composure, but her face was still somewhat pale.

“I don't know what Senior is talking about. I haven't seen Shi Kai, nor do I know who killed him.”

“Stubborn and foolish!”

Shi Tu gritted his teeth. “To tell you the truth, inviting you here today was to kill you. Honestly reveal that culprit's name, and I can give you a swift death; otherwise, I will make you taste every torture in the world, making you wish you were dead!”