Ye Zhiyao protected Qin Yu, but he didn't recognize her. All he saw was someone blocking his path, so his next attack was aimed directly at her. And unlike his attacks on Li Qiancheng, he held nothing back.
Ye Zhiyao was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Fearing Qin Yu would kill her in a single blow, Li Qiancheng hurriedly attacked Qin Yu again, trying to interrupt him.
But Ye Zhiyao didn't notice Qin Yu moving to strike her from behind. She assumed Li Qiancheng was still determined to harm Qin Yu.
In a panic, she brandished her longsword, executed a sword technique, and aimed it at Li Qiancheng.
Meanwhile, Lu Sangjiu had gotten a moment's respite while Li Qiancheng kept Qin Yu occupied. Her first instinct was to go for the Glazed Box again.
But the first thing she saw was Ye Zhiyao attacking Li Qiancheng. Her expression changed instantly. Forgetting all about the Glazed Box, she yelled, "Senior Brother, watch out!"
