Hidden Lord of Qin Garden

"Whoosh!"

Shi Shishi rushed over and slammed on the brakes in the alley. He was shocked to see Li Weiyi alive and well. "Brother Weiyi, Yang Yue said that Yang Qingxi would personally kill you. How are you still alive? Did you use your charm?"

Yang Yue is the second most talented member of the Sui clan among the younger generation, and his strength is comparable to that of Yang ZhiYong.

That's what Shi Shishi just encountered.

"They did use a handsome man to seduce him, but it wasn't me, it was Zuoqiu Ting. Yang Qingxi realized she couldn't resist, so she ran away!" Li Weiyi said.

Shi Shishi suddenly realized. "No wonder Yang Yue ran away halfway through the fight; it turns out Zuoqiu Meinan arrived, forcing us to call it a day early."

Li Weiyi shook his head with a wry smile. Right now, aside from making jokes and having fun, he really didn't have the energy to chase after her and return her to the gentle flow of the stream.

Not wanting to cause any further trouble, the three quickly returned to South City.

As for Yang Qingxi and Sui Sect, Li Weiyi did not want them to be dealt with by Zuoqiu Ting so easily. This grudge, of course, had to be avenged personally.

Shi Shishi claimed he was too badly injured and wanted to go back to the wolf den to sleep. Li Weiyi naturally remembered this favor and decided to repay it handsomely. They agreed on a grand plan to capture Yang Qingxi before the end of the year, and then the three of them parted ways.

Li Weiyi and Hidden Eleven returned to Qin Garden late at night.

A tall, imposing figure stood by the lake, hands behind his back, exuding an aura of towering grandeur.

The two exchanged a glance and quickly stepped forward to pay their respects.

"Greetings, Hidden Lord."

The Hidden Lord, wearing a metal mask, remained silent for a long time before sighing, "I somewhat regret sending you to Qiuzhou City! Right now, this city has become a dangerous place. Even we old folks don't know what will happen next, or even how to intervene. Who did you encounter?"

"Sui Sect," Li Weiyi said.

"Yang Qingxi," Hidden Eleven said.

A cold glint flashed in Hidden Lord's eyes. "Cangli has truly disappointed me. Yang Qingxi and Sui Sect should be terrified of him, yet he has become so arrogant."

"It is said that the martial arts cultivator of the Jiu Li Tribe is in seclusion, gathering his strength, intending to reach the Seven Seas Perfection state before New Year's Eve and challenge the Young Venerable," said Hidden Eleven.

Cangli is the youngest among all the top inheritors, lacking several years of experience.

Before the anomaly in Immortal Burial Town, in the battle Jiu Li City, they could only contend with the Long Ting. Several months later, they were able to defeat the Long Ting.

Now, several more months have passed, and no one knows how much his combat strength has increased under the blessing of the Crimson Haze Exotic Medicine. As for Dao Lotus and Dao Fruit, at his status, he has no shortage of them.

The Hidden Lord was extremely dissatisfied with Cangli: "His seclusion has been exposed. His strength has been exposed. His purpose has been exposed. A strong person shouldn't be in this state. There's no need to challenge him at all; he has already lost miserably."

"Where did you obtain the God of Jiu Li's Combat Intent, the unique one?"

Hidden Eleven's eyes widened instantly, thinking he had misheard or was hallucinating.

Li Weiyi said, "Thirty-three Li Mountain!"

Then, following the prepared script, he recounted the story of the Silver Coffin and the suspected burial site of the God of Jiu Li.

"Encountering Xuanyuan on Yingzhou, buried alongside him at Blood Moon Spring."

As Hidden Lord recited this sentence, he became extremely agitated, letting out a long sigh, "Wei Yi, you shouldn't have kept this from me in that Immortal Realm space of Immortal Burial Town. If you had told me this earlier, I would have definitely gone to venture into Thirty-three Li Mountain, even at the cost of my life. Now, entering Immortal Burial Town is as difficult as ascending to heaven!"

Li Weiyi said, "It wasn't an intentional concealment. In fact, at the time, I didn't know that the God of Jiu Li's Combat Intent had been attached to the bones of the Silver Skeleton Celestial Clan. Even this inscription was only confirmed later to be the handwriting of the God of Jiu Li."

The Hidden Lord had no doubts.

After all, Li Weiyi was willing to offer the Silver Coffin and the God of Jiu Li's Combat Intent for all the hidden members of the Hidden Gate to study. Even among the Jiu Li Tribe members themselves, very few could do that.

Hidden Eleven finally managed to interject, asking hesitantly, "Has the God of Jiu Li's Combat Intent truly been revealed?"

Li Weiyi casually replied, "That's right, Yao Yin has already obtained one. Any hermit from the Hidden Gate who respects me as Hidden Person can try. Whether they can obtain the opportunity depends entirely on their own abilities."

"You have always been the only candidate for the Hidden Person in my heart, and I completely admire you. You should have informed me of such a big matter, right? I am absolutely loyal to the Hidden Gate and the Hidden Person," said Hidden Eleven.

Li Weiyi said, "That's why I told you first!"

"Huh?" Hidden Eleven asked.

Li Weiyi said, "Have you forgotten? At the gathering of recluses that day, when I was leaving, I told you that I had something important to discuss with you. You said you'd wait for my news."

"Is this the matter?"

"Of course! There were so many people around, how could I just say it outright? I genuinely wanted you to be the first to try."

"I really want to smash myself to death!" Hidden Eleven clenched his fist, halfway through punching, then looked around pleadingly. "Is there still a chance?"

Li Weiyi pointed him in a direction.

"My Hidden Person, leave the capture of Yang Qingxi to me. Next time there's something important to discuss, I'll be there no matter what, even if it means going through fire and water." Hidden Eleven flew away, as if afraid that if he was even a second late, the God of Jiu Li's Combat Intent would be gone.

On the lakeside, one can quietly listen to the snow falling.

Hidden Lord finally turned around, all his sharpness gone, and said gently, "Yin Thirteen said you want to apply for Thousand-Year Elixir? And it has to be of the ice attribute?"

"I can exchange it with a magical artifact..." Li Weiyi said.

"Shut up. With the God of Jiu Li's Combat Intent, I wonder how many Thousand-Year Elixir he could exchange for. Only, the leader was right about you. Among the younger generation of Lingxiao, in terms of talent and character, I have yet to find anyone who can compare to you."

Hidden Lord took out a foot-long ice jade medicine box from his bag and handed it over.

Li Weiyi quickly accepted it, as if it were a priceless treasure.

With this Thousand-Year Elixir and the Xihe Flower, the Phoenix Wing Moth Emperor will soon grow to five or even six inches. Then...

"Did Yin Shi tell Lord Hidden Lord about Dao Lian's matter?" Li Weiyi was prepared to take advantage of the situation and make the most of his position, after all, character also has its price.

"You haven't even reported to my level yet! What realm are you at now? What use is a Dao Lotus to you?"

Immediately, the Hidden Lord advised, "Having a great treasure on one's person is not necessarily a good thing; it must be commensurate with one's cultivation level. Otherwise, it will become a disaster."

"The third realm," Li Weiyi said.

Hidden Lord said, "That's right. In the third realm, you can also use Qi Augmentation Pill to accumulate and temper your Qi while refining your Battle Intent and martial arts moves. This is the way to proceed steadily and surely, without being impatient for quick results... By the way, what realm did you just say? The third realm?"

In the final "third realm," given Hidden Lord's state of mind, his voice became much sharper and higher-pitched.

Li Weiyi nodded, looking worried, "There's no way around it. The third Qi Sea is over three hundred cubic meters. Relying on Qi Augmentation Pill, when will I ever be able to cultivate it to perfection?"

Hidden Lord thought he was joking, so he pointed his fingertip at Yin Jun's chest and let his magical energy surge into it.

After a long pause, Hidden Lord withdrew his finger and paced back and forth on the snow, deep in thought. He stopped and said, "Wait a few days. I'll settle everything in Qiuzhou City, then we can leave together."

"After the Sui Sect surrenders to the Imperial Court, he will definitely withdraw quickly. Other forces will find it extremely difficult to succeed. Compared to Qiuzhou, Lizhou is actually safer."

Li Weiyi shook her head. "I'm not leaving!"

The Hidden Lord explained the situation, "If you die in Qiuzhou City, how will I explain it to the leader? What is the mere Qianlong Lantern Festival? You are a true dragon, the future Martial Path Son of Heaven."

Li Weiyi said, "Throughout history, Martial Path Son of Heaven have all emerged from mountains of corpses Sea of Blood, growing stronger through battles between people. Without training, without tempering one's character, and without constantly correcting oneself, how can one become an emperor? In the end, one will likely just become an ordinary person!"

"The emperor isn't cultivated in the Spring Realm and the Five Seas Realm; he competes for the strongest position in every realm. Otherwise, no matter how good your foundation is now, you'll be surpassed in the future."

Hidden Lord never imagined that one day he would be lectured by a little kid, and he couldn't even refute it.

"If you're not leaving, then I'm not leaving either!" said the Hidden Lord.

Li Weiyi was surprised. "..."

The Hidden Lord said, "Since you're pursuing speed in accumulating Qi, using Dao Fruit is faster than a Dao Lotus. I'll arrange this; I'll send it to you tomorrow."

The lotus of Tao enhances vitality in all directions.

The Dao Fruit increases Qi by tens of thousands of units.

During the investigation just now, Hidden Lord discovered that Li Weiyi was using Immortal Soil to shape his lungs, and knew that once he had accumulated enough Qi, he would have the conditions to break through to a higher realm.

"One more Dao Lotus, please!" Li Weiyi said.

Hidden Lord frowned. "What do you still want with the Lotus?"

"I owe Shi Shishi favor, so I gave it to him," Li Weiyi said frankly, without making up a story.

The Hidden Lord was utterly speechless. "Do you think the Dao Lotus is like a common cabbage? Its preciousness far exceeds your imagination; it is truly a treasure of a clan's heritage."

"Without him today, I might not have made it back!"

Li Weiyi's words were certainly an exaggeration; it's impossible for Guardian Wife Dao not to. But when Shi Shishi made his move, he didn't consider that Shi Shishi had Guardian Wife.

Hidden Lord knew that Li Weiyi was extorting him, using the resources of the Hidden Gate to repay a favor.

"Alright, since you've asked, I can't refuse you. I will send someone to deliver Dao Lian to the wolf's den in your name. But you must agree to one condition!" said the Hidden Lord.

Li Weiyi said, "You're not going to make me leave Qiuzhou city with you again, are you?"

"If you don't want to leave, how can I dampen your fighting spirit? But if you don't get an invitation, you're not allowed to participate in the Qianlong Lantern Festival. Can you agree to that?" the Hidden Lord said.

Even if you don't receive an invitation, you can still help the martial arts practitioners who do.

Once he gets involved, it means that bloodshed will befall him.

Li Weiyi relaxed and agreed with a smile, "What's the point of participating if I can't get an invitation?"

Hidden Lord nodded in satisfaction, secretly chuckling to himself. Even if your cultivation speed is incredibly fast, breaking through another realm before the end of the year is the absolute limit. The Fourth Realm of the Five Seas —you're still quite a distance from receiving an invitation.

"Where is Li Ling?" He finally asked the question that he most wanted to ask, yet dared not ask.

They were worried that Li Ling had met with some misfortune.

Li Weiyi knew that this matter must have already been reported, and she had already prepared her response. "What the Hidden Lord wants to ask is the spirit that resides in her body, the one suspected to be the Zen Sea Observing Mist, isn't it?"