Hidden Person Register

Standing on the edge of the cliff, both men stood with their hands behind their backs, looking down at the city of Qiuzhou.

Everyone has been young, full of fighting spirit, dashing and fearless, carefree and unrestrained. I can understand the feeling of being thrilled when you meet someone amazing in your youth...

Gradually.

Hidden Lord became lost in his memories, his wise gaze turning dreamy.

After hearing this, Li Weiyi quickly explained, "Actually, I know that Zuoqiu Ting is Zuoqiu Hong, also known as Zuoqiu Hongting. I was just teasing her to get revenge for being tricked."

Hidden Lord was wearing a mask, but Li Weiyi could still see the astonishment in his eyes beneath it.

"You young people are really something... Well, I don't care about matters of the heart. But, having observed all sorts of people and things for sixty years, I've gained some experience, and I must remind you: never play with fire, or you'll get burned."

Li Weiyi nodded and took these words to heart.

The Hidden Lord got down to business. "You won the Qianlong Lantern Festival, you did a great job. Not only did you win the support of the Du'e Temple, but you also let the world see the splendor of the Myriad Ancient Clan Jiu Li Tribe."

When the news reached Lizhou, the entire clan was in an uproar, and the chiefs of Nine Divisions sent congratulatory letters.

"The High Priest of the Jiu Li Divine Hall has already instructed you to return immediately, as a grand triumphant ceremony will be held for you, to inform the God of Jiu Li. Rewards are certainly plentiful."

What do you think?

Li Weiyi said, "How about we have them send the rewards to Qiuzhou City? I'm especially short of the pills that help with mental cultivation."

Hidden Lord smiled and said, "What, don't you want to go back?"

"Does the Hidden Lord want me to go back?"

Li Weiyi countered with a question.

The Hidden Lord's expression turned solemn. "For the sake of the Qianlong Lantern Festival, you rushed too much in the Five Seas Realm! I don't know how you suppressed the alien energy, but I hope that in the next few years, you will cultivate in seclusion and not leave any hidden dangers in the Five Seas Realm. Don't let Qi Xiao and the others' rapid advancement in cultivation with the help of the dragon seed disrupt your own cultivation progress."

"In Lizhou, the forces of Coffin Mountain, Tianya Ridge, and Night City have temporarily withdrawn their troops, but the people from the Sui Sect, Three Chen Palace, and Tianyi Gate within the Jiu Li Tribe have not yet been completely eliminated."

"It's too risky for the younger generation to all go back."

"Peach Plum Mountain is rich in Heaven and Earth Mana Qi, Zuoqiu Courtyard has a complete collection of various classic texts, making it an excellent place for secluded cultivation."

"But right now, I'm quite worried about something."

Li Weiyi asked, "Is it the Du'e Temple?"

Hidden Lord looked at him with slight surprise.

Li Weiyi sighed, "I was just about to discuss this matter with Hidden Lord! This Qianlong Lantern Festival is too strange. I have a feeling that the Du'e Temple and the Demon Race have been in contact for a while, and they might be betting on both sides."

"The secret of my inner foundation is currently only a matter of speculation. But if that immortal master invites me to cultivate at the Du'e Temple, the secret will inevitably be exposed."

"I don't believe in the Du'e Temple; they're all just virtuous old immortals."

Hidden Lord had not expected that Li Weiyi was so capable; not only was he not blinded by the victory at the Qianlong Lantern Festival, but he also saw the enormous risks involved.

The Hidden Lord was very pleased. "Besides that, there is another major risk. Have you considered that the Du'e Temple might evaluate you as a hidden dragon?"

Li Weiyi was slightly taken aback. "This... is this an attempt to kill me, or to sow discord between the Jiu Li Tribe and the Zuoqiu Courtyard?"

Hidden Lord said, "Zuoqiu Ling and I have already discussed this matter and considered how to deal with it. If you don't go to Du'e Temple and aren't used by them, they might just lift you up to the sky and let you fall to your death."

"Most importantly, your performance at the Qianlong Lantern Festival truly demonstrated your potential, surpassing even Zuoqiu Hongting and Phoenix-born Unicorn-young. Their evaluation is considered fair and just by all."

Li Weiyi felt a headache coming on, knowing that the aftermath of the Qianlong Lantern Festival would be significant. "Since the Hidden Lord and the Zuoqiu family head have discussed it, do they have a solution?"

The Hidden Lord said, "This matter must be resolved before the Du'e Temple Immortal Master returns. It may involve some suffering, but no matter what happens, you must trust me. Old Qin will personally handle this matter."

"Rest assured, I have rarely made mistakes in my life, and I will ensure that nothing is overlooked."

Old Qin walked over silently, unbuttoned Li Weiyi's robe, and carefully examined the location of his ancestral fields.

Li Weiyi panicked. "Trust is not a problem... but what exactly do you want to do? Can you explain it more clearly?"

"The more you know about this matter, the easier it is for you to slip up."

Old Qin rose and left, smiling, "No problem, I understand now. You may continue!"

Li Weiyi already had a guess in her mind. She re-tied her belt, feeling a chill down her spine, and looked around for Old Qin's whereabouts.

The Hidden Lord said, "The Qianlong Lantern Festival has thrust you into the limelight. I must bring you down to earth and hide you in the trough of the storm. In this way, we can avoid most of the danger."

"The Jiu Li Tribe obtained two Longevity Pills in total. You and Cangli each received one, and we'll keep them for you. As for your share of the Dragon Seed, I've given it to Old Zhuo. Once you reach the Five Seas Realm, go to him to collect it."

"This bag contains two dragon bones and Hidden Person Register."

"I have already made it public. You are now officially Hidden Person of the Jiu Li Hidden Gate. The Hidden Person Register records information on all Hidden Persons of this sixty-year period, as well as some of the Hidden Gate's properties and strongholds."

"For now, the specific tasks are still being handled by Yin Er and Yin Thirteen. You can make adjustments accordingly."

"By the way, a reclusive elder has sent word that you've been targeted by a cult! These people are extremely fanatical; many see death as transcendence, are fearless, and capable of anything. So even in Qiuzhou's capital, you must be extremely careful."

"Once I've resolved your matter, I'll be returning to Lizhou. If you need anything, just ask the hermit directly, or inform Old Qin and Old Zhuo."

Li Weiyi was flipping through the Hidden Person Register when he asked in surprise, "A cult? I have no connection with them, do I?"

The Hidden Lord said, "Do you remember the decisive battle on the night of the Lantern Festival? A group of black-armored cavalry appeared, wearing masks embroidered with rice stalks. You used the Purple Sky Lei Seal to severely injure them all in one blow. They were members of the Twin Cult!"

"Holding a grudge over this?" Li Weiyi was speechless.

Hidden Lord shook his head. "It's not that simple! If it were just this little grudge, your status as the Jiu Li Hidden Gate Hidden Person would be enough to avert disaster. It's most likely because of the much-discussed All-Gold Physique."

"The Twin Cult is no ordinary cult. Its members are spread across Twenty-Eight Prefectures, but it remains deeply hidden, operating in the shadows. What I know so far is just the tip of the iceberg, yet it is already a terrifying behemoth."

"The Hidden Gate will investigate the cause as soon as possible and strive to avert the danger before it erupts."

"Furthermore, do not use the Purple Sky Lei Seal before your cultivation reaches the Dao Seed Realm. I have already announced that it is a powerful artifact of the Jiu Li Tribe and was retrieved after the Qianlong Lantern Festival."

Human hearts are made of flesh and blood, Li Weiyi was secretly moved. It was clear that Hidden Lord had put a lot of thought into these matters.

Furthermore, on the night of the Lantern Festival, Hidden Lord risked great danger to rush into the battlefield of the extraordinary duel and rescued him immediately. Even his own son did not receive such treatment.

Without a doubt, the Hidden Lord trusted the leader of the Jiu Li Leader and valued Li Weiyi's talent and character.

Hidden Lord is the guide for the next generation of Hidden Person; they are not master and disciple, but their relationship is even closer than that of master and disciple.

Li Weiyi said, "I'm still a long way from the Longevity Realm. Give the Longevity Pill that was prepared for me to my fourth uncle first! That is, Cangli First Seat Li Songlin."

The Hidden Lord scoffed, "Him? With his talent, giving him Longevity Pill is like throwing it into the water. Since his leg is broken, he should stay in the clan and enjoy his remaining years, spending his time instructing the younger generation in cultivation, and not embarrass himself in public again."

If Li Weiyi hadn't known that after Yao Qian severed Li Songlin's legs, the Hidden Lord was so enraged that he personally went to hunt down Yao Qian, he would have believed what he said!

Li Weiyi said, "When I first arrived in Jiu Li City, I only wanted to buy a house and live an honest life as a commoner with my companions. I never thought of getting involved in any trouble. But there is no place for us in this world. The Changlin Gang came knocking on our door that very day."

"As the Cangli First Seat, Fourth Uncle holds such a noble position, yet he was willing to stand up for us and personally go to Changlin Gang to intimidate them. When he found the Crimson Haze Exotic Medicine, I was the first person he thought of."

"How can you not remember for a lifetime the person who sheltered you from the wind and rain when you were weak, when you had nothing, and when you were worthless?"

"To be honest, when I heard about the Qianlong Lantern Festival, I knew very well that I wasn't qualified to participate. My cultivation level and strength were simply no match for theirs."

"It's because of my fourth uncle. I feel I can give it a shot and fight for him. I don't want to see someone as carefree and easygoing as him spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. That would be such a painful thing."

After a long silence, Hidden Lord said, "I will tell him all these things, and he will definitely be very moved. But you don't understand him. He's already overjoyed to know that you shone brightly at the Qianlong Lantern Festival! If he knew that you gave him your Longevity Pill, he would absolutely never eat it."

"Then don't tell him! Just say that this Longevity Pill is an extra one."

Li Weiyi continued, "The Zuoqiu Courtyard is full of experts. They must have snatched quite a few Longevity Pill that Lantern Festival. I risked my life for them. If I didn't have Longevity Pill, would they have any conscience?"

"Moreover, as far as I know, the Du'e Temple is likely to support the Zuoqiu Courtyard by providing a certain amount of Longevity Pill every year."

Hidden Lord looked deeply at Li Weiyi and said thoughtfully, "This is not a bad idea. So many martial artists from the Jiu Li Tribe have died; the Zuoqiu Courtyard should at least offer some compensation. I'll keep this Longevity Pill for you until you get it from the Zuoqiu Courtyard."

Li Weiyi said, "There's one more thing. When Hidden Lord return to Lizhou, please remember to take good care of my companions. Also, I have a lot of opinions about Li Changfeng..."

Before he could finish speaking, Hidden Lord turned and left, saying with his back turned, "Do you have some misunderstanding about the Longevity Realm Giants? You can arrange for someone to handle this small matter yourself; I'm very busy."

"That makes sense!"

Li Weiyi's eyes lit up.

Li Changfeng was a junior member of the Cangli Tribe. He had severely injured his senior brother Zhao Meng, forcing him to leave Lizhou, and there had been no news of him since.

How could this grudge not be avenged?

"Senior brother, senior brother, where are you now? Have you found our Senior Disciple Sister?"