Bright Moon Seven Stars Pavilion

At Li Weiyi's insistence, Zuoqiu Ting did not change out of her women's clothing, but she did change her appearance.

The reason they were heading to the most bustling and prosperous place of fame and Heavenly Pavilion in the entire Qiuzhou city was that going there disguised as Yin Shi's maid would obviously bring her a lot of unnecessary trouble.

However, after Zuoqiu Ting's appearance changed, Li Weiyi's symptoms not only did not improve, but her headache became even worse.

She had become strikingly similar in appearance to Li Weiyi. Turning her head, she said solemnly, "From now on, we are siblings. Your Li Weiyi, and mine Li Wei'er. We are siblings born of the same rice plant."

"On your turf, of course you get to call the shots." Li Weiyi felt utterly hopeless and had never felt such aversion and disgust towards the word "siblings."

Zuoqiu Ting smiled, perfectly capturing the woman's expression. "Qin Li is indeed your Hidden Person. Her cultivation is not bad, but she doesn't have a hundred meridians. If this is the level of the Jiu Li Hidden Gate Hidden Person, it's truly disappointing."

Li Weiyi was shocked. Yin Shi obviously couldn't tell Zuoqiu Ting the number of Trace Meridians in his body, so there were only two possibilities left.

Either Yin Shi had fallen into Zuoqiu Ting's hands and had his physical aptitude forcibly examined, or Zuoqiu Ting was deliberately saying this to trick him.

Li Weiyi remained unfazed and said calmly, "She is a Hidden Person, high above, like a god in the ninth heaven. How would I, a mere recluse, know how many Dao Trace Meridians she possesses?"

Zuoqiu Ting laughed and said, "With your talent and cultivation speed, how could you possibly be a minor hermit? If the Jiu Li Hidden Gate doesn't offer you good treatment, you can come to our Zuoqiu Courtyard's Hidden Gate."

Li Weiyi smiled and shook his head, "Traitors never have a good ending."

Zuoqiu Ting looked into his eyes. "This time when I saw you, I could clearly feel that your cultivation had made a great leap forward. Such a speed of cultivation is beyond my reach. Coupled with your identity as an insect tamer... Could it be that the true Hidden Person of the Jiu Li Hidden Gate for the past sixty years hasn't yet matured? Is it you?"

Dragons don't dwell with snakes. How could Zuoqiu Ting really be such an easy person to get along with? Could any low-level martial artist become his sworn brother? He has exceptional insight and knows how to judge people, so he can naturally see Li Weiyi's intelligence and potential.

He didn't believe that the elders of the Jiu Li Hidden Gate couldn't see through it.

At Thirty-three Li Mountain, Zuoqiu Baiming at the Second Realm of the Five Seas Realm with the Nine Springs Pure Immortal Body, lost a leg. Meanwhile, Li Weiyi, at the First Realm of the Five Seas Realm, not only emerged unscathed but also slew all the enemies. How could Zuoqiu Ting not be impressed?

Li Weiyi's heart was filled with shock. No wonder he was able to become the first successor of the Zuoqiu Courtyard. He seemed approachable and open-minded, but in reality, he not only had superb cultivation, but also possessed extraordinary intelligence and a delicate mind.

In such a short time, they have already figured out the background of the younger generation of the Jiu Li Hidden Gate little by little.

Allies can be quickly ascertained; the effort spent on enemies will only be greater.

How much do the Jiu Li Hidden Gate really know about the Zuoqiu Hidden Gate?

If allies cannot engage in reciprocal exchanges and are constantly being overshadowed by each other, unable to gain a voice, then equality will be difficult to maintain, and the relationship will gradually degenerate into one of master and servant.

Hidden Nine and Yin Shi are naturally no less capable in terms of intelligence and martial arts, but Zuoqiu Ting has the home-field advantage, and in this invisible contest, he has already fallen into a disadvantageous position.

Li Weiyi's mind raced, and he smiled, "Yes, it's me! If I become Hidden Person in the future, I will definitely have Qin Li Xian Guan dance a song just for me. Her unparalleled beauty in both sword and dance is surely the best in the mortal world."

Zuoqiu Ting slapped the back of his hand and laughed, "You're too bold! The Hidden Person dances for you? Aren't you afraid I'll go and complain to her?"

"We are siblings from the same plant..."

As soon as he uttered those words, Li Weiyi glanced at her face so close to his own and immediately felt a headache coming on. He cursed inwardly, unable to think about it any longer; he was destined to be tormented by that face and that alluring figure today.

"It's not even noon yet. Isn't it too early to go to the banquet now?" Li Weiyi asked.

Zuoqiu Ting said, "My dear brother, this is a free banquet. If we don't go early, we won't be able to get a seat."

Not long after the carriage left the inner city gate, the sound of waves could be heard.

Qiuzhou's capital city is located south of Soldier Ancestor Marsh, so the outer city area of South City is very narrow and has no outer city walls or gates. A straight road several tens of feet wide can be traveled by horse all the way to the sea.

The Heavenly Pavilion was not built in the inner city, but on the sea.

This made the outer city area, which spanned several miles in the South City, exceptionally prosperous, with towering red pavilions and magnificent terraces connected in rows, high walls, and smooth, wide roads.

The closer you get to the sea, the more lively it becomes.

Various ornate Exotic Beast Carriage blocked the road completely. Inside each carriage were talented individuals, all of whom were experts at the Five Seas Realm level. Some were accompanied by beautiful maids and concubines, while others were led by a large number of armored guards, all displaying great style.

Li Weiyi woke up the maid of Yin Shi and had her drive back, instructing her, "Tell Qin Li Xian Guan that I urgently need a Dao Lotus and hope she can apply for one from her superiors. Also, Qin Garden has been exposed!"

The maid who had just woken up was wearing Zuoqiu Ting's outer garment. Looking at "Li Wei'er" beside Li Weiyi, how could she not understand what had happened?

She drove away.

Zuoqiu Ting asked, "What is your cultivation level? Why do you need a Dao Lotus now?"

Li Weiyi said smugly, "Of course, it's the Fourth Realm of the Five Seas."

Zuoqiu Ting was slightly taken aback, then shook his head. "This is impossible. You were only at the Spring Realm a few months ago in Immortal Burial Town... It can't be true, can it? This cultivation speed is incomprehensible!"

Li Weiyi smiled, didn't answer her, and walked straight towards the Heavenly Pavilion: "I just overheard the martial artists in the other carriages talking about how the Dragon Eastern Territory Dragon Gate is hosting the Five Seas Banquet today? Apparently, they've booked the entire Bright Moon Seven Stars Pavilion, and all the young Five Seas Realm martial artists and Great Mind Master in the city are on the invitation list. The Long Ting is really generous, isn't it? How much did that cost?"

Zuoqiu Ting shaking his hand, then realized he hadn't brought a folding fan, so he put it down and said calmly, "The Dragon Gate is Myriad Gate Families; this little bit of money is nothing to them. It can both build momentum for our own Rebel Army, demonstrate our strength, and win over talents from all over the world, and it can also collect chips for the Qianlong Lantern Festival."

"You must understand, the Du'e Temple sent out two hundred invitations, but the total amount of the Longevity Pill, Dragon Seed, and Dragon Bone could never have been two hundred. Moreover, the good things in this world are never distributed equally."

"To get the reward, you need to see how many experts you can gather under your command. We're all at the Five Seas Realm, so a numbers game will be effective."

Li Weiyi's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Do you know the rules of the magical duels at the Qianlong Lantern Festival?"

Zuoqiu Ting his head. "I don't know, everyone's guessing right now. But since we're searching for the Hidden Dragon, how can we be without the ability to recruit soldiers? You're so concerned about the Qianlong Lantern Festival, and you're so eager to break through your cultivation level, you wouldn't happen to want to get involved too, would you?"

"Anyone who doesn't want the Longevity Pill is a complete fool."

Li Weiyi said frankly and earnestly.

Zuoqiu Ting's expression was serious. "You must give up this idea. I can already smell the bloodshed and danger surrounding this lantern festival. As long as you don't participate, even if you stay in the city, no one will kill you. On the contrary... why am I telling you all this? No matter how fast you cultivate, don't even think about getting an invitation before New Year's Eve. Haha!"

Renowned martial arts practitioners from various states gathered in small groups to secretly discuss matters using their spiritual energy.

The two walked through the crowd and stood beneath the main gate of the Heavenly Pavilion.

The Heavenly Pavilion in Qiuzhou City is built on the sea. It is a giant seven-story pavilion-like tower that looks like it was carved from white jade, with flying eaves like dragons and a magnificent presence.

Although it has only seven floors, it is as large as a mountain... It really is as huge as a mountain, and the height of each floor is quite astonishing. It is unimaginable how vast each floor inside must be, making it a true architectural marvel.

It is said that the tower contains as many as seven thousand Formation Script, which, once fully activated, will form a spherical light shield. At night, it resembles a bright moon over the sea, or a celestial palace in the moon.

Therefore, this tower is also known as the "Bright Moon Seven Stars Pavilion", and is one of the most famous scenic spots in Qiuzhou City.

From the beach, layers of jade steps and three plazas ascend in succession, leading directly to the foot of the tower.

Although it was still morning, a steady stream of martial arts practitioners were already arriving and climbing the steps.

"How about we make a bet? If I get an invitation from the Du'e Temple before New Year's Eve, you'll lose a Dao Lotus to me." Li Weiyi gazed at the distant Bright Moon Seven Stars Pavilion, suddenly filled with heroic spirit, and said this.

Zuoqiu Ting said, "Fine, if you can't get it, you'll have to pay me ten catties of Immortal Soil."

"Where would I get ten catties of Immortal Soil?" Li Weiyi asked.

Zuoqiu Ting said, "You don't have any? Then let's not gamble!"

"Let's bet!" Li Weiyi said.

Zuoqiu Ting was surprised. "You actually have ten catties of Immortal Soil? I originally calculated based on fifty thousand catties of spiritual soil, so you only have five catties of Immortal Soil. How about you give me five catties first, and I'll exchange them for Qi Gathering Pill and Thousand-Year Elixir. It won't be thirty percent of the price; it'll be the market price."

"You're so eager for Immortal Soil... could it be that you want to reshape your flesh and organs to enhance your strength? Has your physical body reached the Dao Body level?" Li Weiyi asked.

Zuoqiu Ting smiled and said, "One's own strength cannot be revealed. It would be very dangerous if the enemy knew all the details. Isn't that why the Hidden Gate exists?"

"Brother Chi? Ha, it really is you! It's been almost a month since we parted ways in Giant Marsh City, hasn't it?"

Qi Wangshu's voice rang out, and he walked over with two richly dressed young martial arts practitioners.

The two stopped communicating.

Li Weiyi quickly clasped his hands in greeting and said with a smile, "What a coincidence, Brother Qi, you've also come to enjoy this free feast?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Qi Wangshu introduced his two companions to Li Weiyi: "This is Gan YanZhen, the most handsome young man in Zhizhou, Pure Immortal Body at the third level of the Five Seas Realm."

Gan YanZhen indeed outstanding in appearance, refined and cultured, wearing a deep blue robe and with her hair tied up with a jade hairpin, giving her the air of a hermit, but her aura is slightly weak.

"This one is no ordinary person! He is a direct Outstanding Person of the Zuoqiu Courtyard, Zuoqiu Baiyuan, with cultivation at the Fourth Realm of the Five Seas."

Zuoqiu Baiyuan was not Pure Immortal Body, but a mortal. He had a long, thin face, thick eyebrows, and a tall, imposing physique. He was followed by two sword attendants at the Five Seas Realm. He exuded the pride and confidence of a scion of a powerful family.

They both nodded slightly, their expressions arrogant and even somewhat impatient, their gazes occasionally drifting towards the Bright Moon Seven Stars Pavilion in the distance.

Qi Wangshu introduced Li Weiyi to the two, "This is Chi Yongsheng, the second-best fighter of the Chili Tribe of the Jiu Li Tribe. He has a very deep and unusual relationship with Cangli's sister."

After he finished speaking, Gan YanZhen and Zuoqiu Baiyuan finally looked at Li Weiyi directly.

Qi Wangshu looked at Zuoqiu Ting and asked, "This person..."

"My sister, just call her Second Miss," Li Weiyi said.

"Let's go inside and talk."

Zuoqiu Baiyuan ascended the jade steps first, followed closely by Gan YanZhen.

The two sword attendants remained outside.