Hearing Ning Wei's words, Xiao Mo lowered his head, an indescribable expression flashing through his eyes.

"Big Brother Xiao..."

Seeing Xiao Mo's silent appearance, Ning Wei worriedly tugged at Xiao Mo's sleeve.

"I'm fine." Xiao Mo shook his head with a smile.

When Xiao Mo learned that Ning Wei could see the blood baleful qi of Maple Leaf City's formation array, he knew her cultivation talent was indeed extraordinary, surpassing ordinary Yin-Yang Eyes.

After all, most Yin-Yang Eyes could only see some souls. It was impossible for them to see Maple Leaf City's blood baleful qi.

If Forgetting River Sect knew Ning Wei's Yin-Yang Eyes were so exceptional, they would have already taken more aggressive action.

Unexpectedly, not only could Ning Wei's Yin-Yang Eyes see the formation array's blood baleful qi, she could even see Third Brother's remnant soul from years after his death.

For an ordinary person who hadn't stepped onto the cultivation path to see a remnant soul refined by a Cave Mansion realm cultivator was extremely difficult but now, Xiao Mo didn't have much mind to explore how high Ning Wei's talent was.

Because for Ning Wei, an ordinary person, to see Third Brother's soul required one condition, that the remnant soul had sufficient baleful qi.

Third Brother's baleful qi was extremely deep, his resentment extremely deep. He died very unwillingly.

So when Third Brother saw him, even though Third Brother's remnant soul had no consciousness, Third Brother still subconsciously wanted to see him, wanted to tell him something...

"Third Brother..."

Recalling childhood, that big boy who shouldered everything himself, afraid of tiring his other brothers even a little, Xiao Mo couldn't help but lower his eyes.

Xiao Mo took a deep breath, wiped his scabbard across the ground to erase the portrait in the sand, then took out a jade token from his storage pouch and handed it to Ning Wei, "Take this thing, Weiwei. If there's any danger, just shatter it and you'll be fine."

"Okay, Big Brother Xiao." Ning Wei nodded, accepting the jade token and hugging it tightly to her chest as if it were her most precious treasure but looking at Big Brother Xiao's appearance, Ning Wei was still very worried, "Big Brother Xiao, are you really alright?"

"I'm fine."

Xiao Mo patted Ning Wei's head, stood up, and walked out of the courtyard.

Only the little girl watched Big Brother Xiao's retreating figure, seeing that hand gripping the scabbard seemed to be applying more and more force.

"Congratulations, City Lord! I never expected City Lord would find his brother separated for many years."

In the private room of Yunliu Tower, Ning Fugui hurriedly offered congratulations to Qian Zhenhao.

Although thinking that his sister-in-law and that man very likely had something going on made him extremely uncomfortable but since the other party was City Lord's brother, what could he say?

"No need for your flattery." Qian Zhenhao glanced at Ning Fugui lightly, "Go watch that mother and daughter. Don't let them leave Maple Leaf City, understand?"

"Eh?" Ning Fugui was stunned, "City Lord, you mean?"

"Public is public, private is private. That Ning Wei is the person my senior sister wants. If I don't bring her back to Forgetting River Sect, I'll be in big trouble. But your sister-in-law seems determined not to give me face."

A glint of ferocity flashed through Qian Zhenhao's eyes as he spoke to the two outer sect disciples beside him.

"Four days from now, you two cover your faces, knock out Ning Wei, and bring her to the City Lord's mansion. Remember, don't let that little girl Ning Wei discover it was us. After all, Senior Sister still needs Ning Wei to cultivate properly to Cave Mansion realm, understand?"

Several Forgetting River Sect outer disciples simultaneously clasped their fists in salute, "Yes."

"Alright, you all go down first. I'll catch up with my fifth brother. You don't need to be here." Qian Zhenhao waved his hand.

"Yes, Senior Brother!"

"Yes, City Lord."

Everyone bowed and left the private room.

Sitting alone in the private room, Qian Zhenhao stroked his chin, thinking about how to hide this from his fifth brother.

Fifth Brother still seemed as kind as when he was young. His personality hadn't changed at all.

Seven days from now, the blood sacrifice array, if Fifth Brother learned it was my doing, he'd probably be somewhat disappointed but this blood sacrifice array concerned whether he could step into Cave Mansion perfection, and could even lay a foundation for future attempts to break through to Dragon Gate realm.

This city's hundred thousand citizens, he absolutely must sacrifice them.

"My lord... Young Master Xiao has arrived..."

Just as Qian Zhenhao was lost in thought, the wine house maid's voice came from outside the private room.

"Quickly invite him in." Qian Zhenhao said joyfully.

"Yes." The wine house maid responded, softly saying to Xiao Mo outside the door, "Young Master Xiao, please come in."

"Thank you for showing the way, miss."

Xiao Mo spoke politely, pushed open the door, and walked into the private room.

"Hahaha, Fifth Brother, you're here." Qian Zhenhao quickly stood up, stepped forward to pull Xiao Mo's hand, and sat down, "Today, we two brothers rarely meet. We must drink properly."

Xiao Mo nodded, "We two brothers should indeed drink."

As his words fell, Xiao Mo picked up the wine pot on the table and poured a cup for himself and Qian Zhenhao, "Fourth Brother, I toast you."

"Hahaha! Come! Drink!"

Qian Zhenhao raised his wine cup, clinked it with Xiao Mo's, and the clear wine in the cups rippled slightly.

Qian Zhenhao appeared very excited.

He talked about how after becoming an inner disciple of Forgetting River Sect these years, he could summon wind and rain.

He talked about how countless people fawned over him.

He talked about how many beauties came to his bed on their own for just a little treasure, and those treasures were just his leftovers.

He talked about how many heavenly materials and earthly treasures he had now, how many spirit stones, how rich he was.

After all, for Qian Zhenhao, letting "family" see his achievements today was like returning home in glory but throughout the meal, Xiao Mo's expression remained extremely calm, appearing neither sad nor happy.

Although Xiao Mo seemed to be listening, he appeared to be thinking of other things.

However, Qian Zhenhao didn't really mind his fifth brother's indifference because Fifth Brother had this personality since childhood.

It could only be said that even after all these years, Fifth Brother still hadn't changed.

This point made Qian Zhenhao happy, but also displeased.

After three rounds of wine, Qian Zhenhao felt he had drunk enough and had spoken plenty about his proud cultivation achievements over the years. His heart felt quite satisfied.

"Fifth Brother, come. I'll take you to see the City Lord's mansion in Maple Leaf City. Although you're a rogue cultivator now, you've established a foundation. I'll introduce you around and get you into Forgetting River Sect to cultivate."

Qian Zhenhao patted Xiao Mo's shoulder.

"After all, as a rogue cultivator, you ultimately have limits. You still need a sect backing you. Perhaps then you can also reach Cave Mansion realm like your fourth brother."

"Good." Xiao Mo nodded, his tone extremely indifferent, "Then I'll trouble Fourth Brother."