"Give you the item, and you'll let me go?" The One-eyed Freak sneered.

"Of course. However, One-eyed Freak, you're a figure standing at the peak of the Half-step Martial Master, and you could advance to a sixth-grade Martial Master at any moment... I, Lian Bingyun, always proceed with caution. So, while I can let you go, I will cripple your cultivation. Of course, I will also give you a large sum of money, so you can live the rest of your life without worries. How about that?" Lian Bingyun said with a faint smile, gently clapping his hands.

Upon hearing this, the corner of the One-eyed Freak's eyes twitched slightly. Moments later, he let out a mocking laugh, "Lian Bingyun, you brat! Do you really think you can deal with me with just this lineup? Let me be frank! Even if your adoptive father was here, I wouldn't fear him, let alone an arrogant young man like you!"

As his words fell, the One-eyed Freak stomped his foot. Instantly, an incredibly powerful aura burst forth from him. Under this immense pressure, everyone present, with the exception of Lian Bingyun, changed their expressions slightly and quickly took several steps back.

"Heh, Half-step Martial Master... old geezer! The Northland is filled with Half-step Martial Master Powerhouses! Don't tell me you think that with this little bit of power, you can do as you please!" A hint of detached cold laughter appeared on Lian Bingyun's face. With a wave of his sleeve, a powerful aura, not much different from the One-eyed Freak's, burst out from him in an instant.

The two Half-step Martial Master auras clashed fiercely. Immediately, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi in mid-air emitted a groan as if it was under immense strain. Soon after, sparks and flashes erupted in the air, chilling the hearts of those who witnessed it.

"Heh, I didn't expect the show to start so quickly. Young Alliance Chief Lian, I admire your abilities! Like a trapper waiting for prey, how mighty and domineering!"

This sudden laughter changed the expressions of everyone present. Including both the One-eyed Freak and Lian Bingyun, all eyes instantly turned to the side of the valley.

There, atop the valley, stood two figures with their hands behind their backs. The one in the lead was none other than Du Fei. Standing beside him with a smile on her face was the dream goddess of countless men in the Northland, Yu Shuangshuang!

Their gazes lingered on these two figures with a hint of confusion. Clearly, both the One-eyed Freak and Lian Bingyun were somewhat perplexed. When had these two started cooperating? As a result, the expressions on both of their faces changed rapidly.

A moment later, a faint smile appeared on Lian Bingyun's indifferent face. He slightly bowed and said, "So it's Mr. Du Fei and Miss Yu Shuangshuang... I didn't expect you both to also see through the intentions of this One-eyed Freak!"

As for Lian Bingyun directly identifying him, Du Fei wasn't surprised at all. He was well aware that it wouldn't be too difficult for this man to ascertain his identity. After his gaze lingered on Lian Bingyun for a short while, Du Fei laughed, "I didn't expect to see Young Alliance Chief Lian here as well. Honestly, it's quite a surprise to me!"

Upon hearing Du Fei's slightly mocking words, Lian Bingyun's expression shifted slightly. Initially, their secret ambush on the One-eyed Freak would have posed no issues if no one knew about it. However, if Du Fei spread the word, the reputation of the Ice and Snow Alliance would be tarnished. In the future, whether it was the popularity of Ice Snow City or the auctions held by the Ice and Snow Alliance, they would likely become deserted!

Thus, the moment Du Fei appeared, out of fear of this matter being leaked, Lian Bingyun almost immediately wanted to eliminate him. But when his gaze briefly lingered on Yu Shuangshuang, he suppressed the murderous intent within him. Although he wasn't certain of Du Fei's capabilities, he was confident he could handle him. However, Yu Shuangshuang's skills were nearly on par with his, and he had to be somewhat wary of her!

"Heh... The Young Alliance Chief couldn't bear to part with the Martial Primordial Pill and didn't dare to intercept it himself. Instead, he waited for it to be auctioned off before attempting to snatch it. Such tactics, both of you must be extremely impressed, right?" Detecting a hint of something unusual in the air, the One-eyed Freak suddenly let out a strange laugh and spoke sarcastically.

"One-eyed Freak! Wasting words now won't do you any favors. Don't tell me you believe these two have come to save you?" Lian Bingyun's face displayed undisguised killing intent. After his gaze slowly settled on the One-eyed Freak, he declared word by word!

"Hahahaha, you brat, there's no need for such grand posturing. If you truly have the skill, why not step up and try now? While I won't claim I can defeat you, I certainly can take you down with me... And by then, I believe, some will be quite pleased!" The One-eyed Freak said, laughing coldly. His gaze slowly swept over Du Fei and the others, the insinuation in his words causing a slight twitch at the corner of Lian Bingyun's eyes.

Lian Bingyun naturally understood that if only their party and the One-eyed Freak were present, even with the risk of mutual destruction, he would have taken action immediately to seize the Martial Primordial Pill. However, with outsiders like Du Fei present, if both parties ended up fighting while others simply reaped the benefits, he was absolutely unwilling to play such a losing hand.

Seeing Lian Bingyun's expression, the One-eyed Freak sneered inwardly. The current situation was completely different from before. With a third party intervening, he too had opportunities. As long as these people began fighting and chaos ensued, it wouldn't be difficult for him to escape given his abilities...

So, at that moment, the One-eyed Freak just chuckled coldly and didn't say much more. Now was not the time for rash actions!

As this three-way standoff emerged, the atmosphere within the valley became instantly odd. Even Du Fei and Yu Shuangshuang didn't dare act recklessly at this juncture. After all, both Lian Bingyun and the One-eyed Freak were not easy opponents. Acting hastily might bring no advantage to them!

"Heh, Mr. Du Fei, Eldest Miss Yu, I have a suggestion..." After a tense pause in the atmosphere, Lian Bingyun suddenly cast a glance at Du Fei, followed by a faint smile.

"Young Alliance Chief, please speak your mind!" Although aware that Lian Bingyun was a man who hid a blade behind his smile, the current situation couldn't continue in this deadlock. Therefore, after exchanging a glance with Lian Bingyun, Du Fei slowly responded.

"I believe Mr. Du Fei is also here for the Martial Primordial Pill..." Lian Bingyun said with a leisurely smile, "However, for our Ice and Snow Alliance, this Martial Primordial Pill is an absolute necessity... But, if the two of you are willing to collaborate with our Ice and Snow Alliance, we will definitely provide suitable compensation. How about it?"

"Compensation?" Hearing this, Du Fei's pupils slightly contracted. After a moment, he replied with a smirk, "I wonder, Young Alliance Chief, what you can offer?"

"Heh, back then, our Ice and Snow Alliance had prepared two fifth-rank martial techniques and three sixth-rank pills as the price for the Martial Primordial Pill. Plus, the valuables within the storage ring of this old freak... If the two of you cooperate with me, all these items can be given as compensation, what do you think?" Lian Bingyun said with a slightly pained expression, speaking gravely.

Upon hearing this, Du Fei's eyebrows raised slightly. Honestly, the conditions put forth by Lian Bingyun were quite generous. Instead of being in a stalemate like this, it might be more practical to grab the benefits and leave!

"Heh..." The One-eyed Freak let out a strange laugh. "The two of you, consider the credibility of the Ice and Snow Alliance. What's happening right now is the best proof! Can you still trust him? Instead of collaborating with this kid, why not work with me, the One-eyed Freak? Once we kill him, we can share the Martial Primordial Pill!"

"Seeking death!" Hearing the One-eyed Freak speak, Lian Bingyun's face darkened instantly. With a powerful swing of his right hand, a surge of Qi instantly charged towards the One-eyed Freak. Seeing this action, the One-eyed Freak, without hesitation, reached out with his right hand and a massive wave of Qi enveloped the area. Immediately after, the two powerful Qi waves collided, spreading rapidly in all directions.

The evenly matched power caused both parties to halt their actions. Clearly, at this point, if they continued, neither side would gain the upper hand!

"Mr. Du Fei, Miss Yu, it's clear that the Martial Primordial Pill can't be shared. However, my offer is more tangible. Even if you think I might go back on my word, with both of you joining forces, would you really be afraid that I'd deny our agreement?" Lian Bingyun's gaze flickered for a moment before he continued to stare at Du Fei, speaking slowly.

Hearing this, Du Fei's expression remained unchanged, but he sneered inwardly. Neither of these two had any good intentions. Whatever they promised or the benefits they spoke of, they probably wanted to trick him into taking action. After all, for both of them, their so-called promises likely meant as little as a fart!

However, even with this in mind, choosing to partner with one side seemed like a good option. As long as they defeated the other party, they could then forcefully retrieve the items...

Just as Du Fei was preparing to take action, a sudden cold laughter echoed from all directions, "Heh, Lian Bingyun, if you're looking for allies, why turn to them? Isn't my Slave Animal House the best choice?"

As the voice suddenly resonated, the expressions of everyone present changed dramatically. Immediately, their gazes were fixed on the entrance of the valley.

There, dozens of figures were seen slowly walking in. Leading them was none other than Meng Xuan! At that moment, their cold and chilling eyes fell upon those inside the valley, their expressions eerily strange.

"Slave Animal House... Meng Xuan..." Du Fei stared intently at the leading figure, his face showing subtle changes...