Tang Wanzhou

Zuoqiu Cangwu's armor was so black it seemed to devour all light around him. With his hands behind his back, he gazed at the Myriad Homes' Lanterns stretching towards the end of the night below, a feeling of boundless pride rising within him.

After listening to Zuoqiu Qingying's report, he said, "Li Weiyi is no ordinary person. Even though he has been devastated due to his lack of martial arts skills, he should not be underestimated."

Zuoqiu Qingying said, "My daughter will not underestimate her opponent."

"He is still Hidden Person of the Jiu Li Hidden Gate. Even if the Jiu Li Hidden Gate is only protecting the Seven Mysterious Insects, they will definitely have experts secretly accompanying him. Do not act rashly before entering the Underground Immortal Mansion," Zuoqiu Cangwu warned.

Zuoqiu Qingying said, "I will take him to the seventh path of the Underground Immortal Mansion."

Zuoqiu Cangwu nodded slightly. "Qin Zhihuan's team is the one I personally trained on this road. With them around, there's no chance of anything going wrong!"

"Take the Zuo Brothers with you before you set off."

"Qingying, if you succeed in this matter, you will surely be able to sit in one of the top positions in the Zuoqiu Courtyard in the future."

"Brother Weiyi, I have always remembered your kindness in saving me at the Qianlong Lantern Festival. More than half a year has passed, and I am finally seeing you again."

Tuoba Butuo is a master of the Northern Territory's Inheritor-level, with Pure Immortal Body as white as silver. He has a lively personality, but when facing Li Weiyi, who has experienced great ups and downs in life, he is very cautious in his words, afraid of agitating the other party's fragile heart.

After all, he had heard many stories about Li Weiyi's suicide and despair.

It took more than half a year for him to recover.

Li Weiyi laughed and said, "Brother Tuoba has already Dao Seed Realm?"

"It's just the beginning."

Tuoba Butuo was a Dao Seed cultivator, already at the second level of the Dao Seed Realm, but he tried to remain humble as he led Li Weiyi to the Five Dragon Jade Carriage.

The Five Dragon Jade Carriage is said to be the mount of Ancient Son of Heaven, a peerless magical weapon Battle Treasure.

The five Snow Dragon Flood Dragon Souls pulling the cart were each tens of meters long, with a majestic aura and breathing dragon breath, enough to intimidate timid martial artists, making them tremble and dare not step forward.

The rear carriages, as large as palaces, were resplendent in gold and required climbing jade steps to reach the entrance.

Tuoba Butuo smiled and said, "Go on up, Young Master has been waiting for you for a long time."

Li Weiyi was naturally not intimidated by the scene before him. He climbed the fourteen jade steps, stepped through the ten-foot-wide carriage door, and entered the dark-colored interior.

It is spacious and grand, but not at all luxurious, with a cold and austere sense of solemnity.

Tang Wanzhou sat at the head of the table, dressed in black men's clothing. The space around him was distorted and blurred. When Li Weiyi entered, he immediately put down the golden bamboo scroll in his hand. This was an ancient secret scroll that recorded a spatial "Imperial Technique".

Normally, only those who transcend the ordinary can access imperial techniques.

The blurring and distortion of space disappeared, revealing Tang Wanzhou's handsome appearance without any makeup.

Her bright eyes, filled with deep thought, gazed at Li Weiyi for a moment before she took out Spiritual Platform Blazing Star Stone Fragment from the box and said bluntly, "Li Weiyi, let's make a deal! Lend me the strange insect, or come with me to the Underground Immortal Mansion. If you agree, you can take this Spiritual Platform Blazing Star Stone Fragment now."

Li Weiyi held her breath, feeling Tang Wanzhou's gaze as sharp as a sword.

Being stared at by her was like being dissected.

It was as if all of her secrets were exposed before her eyes.

Li Weiyi strained his eyes, not wanting to appear like a lackey in comparison. "Young Master is not the first to make this request; there are countless others currently coveting the Seven Mysterious Insects."

I understand your concerns!

Tang Wanzhou stood up, his back ramrod straight. Although he was half a head shorter than Li Weiyi, he exuded an aura of dominance. "You are outstanding, possessing many treasures and facing numerous dangers. But I can tell you clearly that the dangers I face are greater and more numerous than yours, and my enemies are more terrifying. So why would I be so high-profile, appearing in Qiuzhou City in my carriage, instead of meeting you in secret?"

Li Weiyi said, "Young Master, are you trying to tell me that if everyone in the world knows that I went to the Underground Immortal Mansion with you, then I am safe?"

"That's only one aspect!"

Tang Wanzhou continued, "I've always believed that an open and honest person won't hide in the shadows forever because of danger. Sometimes, you have to face danger and challenges head-on. Hiding is for the sake of not hiding, not for continuing to live a life of compromise."

Li Weiyi had a feeling that the other person was talking about him on the surface, but it was also as if they were talking about him in general.

Did she see something?

Or is it a test?

"Whoosh!"

Without Tang Wanzhou making any move, the wooden box on the table flew towards Li Weiyi.

Li Weiyi raised her hand and caught it, but then regretted it.

Taking it is not an option, nor is returning it.

I'm torn...

Tang Wanzhou said, "Since you know about the Spirit Platform Blazing Star Stone, you should also know about the Bhakara Sect. It's been almost a year, and many things have been unearthed from the Underground Immortal Mansion. It's almost certain that it's the location of the ancient Bhakara Sect's church."

"This Spiritual Platform Blazing Star Stone Fragment was found inside."

"Since you've chosen the path of a Mind Master, you'll need more Spirit Platform Blazing Star Stone to catch up with those who went to the Du'e Temple as Mind Master. How can someone like you be content to fall behind?"

"I can smell the scent of my own kind on you."

Li Weiyi was finally somewhat tempted. The Spirit Platform Blazing Star Stone and the Star Day Pill were indeed two important resources for his rapid advancement on the path of Mind Master.

He asked, "How deep have you explored the Underground Immortal Mansion?"

"The furthest path has been explored to a distance of four or five hundred miles. For the entire Underground Immortal Mansion, the explored area represents less than one percent of the total area."

Tang Wanzhou continued, "Currently, the swarm of ferocious insects is causing headaches for all parties, resulting in significant losses. It is said that one of your Seven Mysterious Insects can release an aura comparable to that of Longevity Realm Martial Cultivator, which will surely have a remarkable effect in the Underground Immortal Mansion."

"Li Weiyi, believe it or not, in my heart, let alone seven larvae of the Marquis-level rare insects, even seven mature Marquis-level rare insects are not worth my attention."

"Given your current cultivation level, would you really care about seven extraordinary insects comparable to Dao Seed Realm Martial Cultivator?"

"Even seven King-level and seven Emperor-level rare insects are not enough to shake my inner principles and bottom line, or make me do something that twists my heart. My state of mind is very valuable."

"You can take this Spiritual Platform Blazing Star Stone Fragment!"

"If you agree to the deal, we'll meet in five days at Qifeng Ancient Prefecture City Fuzhou and Qiuzhou meet on the Qiubei Plain. I'll wait a maximum of one day!"

"If you don't come, consider it making friends. Making friends with the Jiu Li Hidden Gate Hidden Person Sect for a mere Spirit Platform Spirit Platform Blazing Star Stone... a very cheap price!"

Li Weiyi didn't know how she got out of the Five Dragon Jade Ring. Her feet touched the ground, she looked at the wooden box in her hand, then looked back at it again, and sighed inwardly, "This aura... this spirit... what a Northern Territory Young Lord. Compared to her, I still have a long way to go in my cultivation journey."

In her presence, there was absolutely no initiative to be gained.

Tuoba Butuo stepped forward and asked, "Have you reached an agreement with the young lord?"

"She's settled it! I... I haven't settled it yet..." Li Weiyi shook her head and smiled bitterly.

Tuoba Butuo laughed and said, "You'll get used to it! Even when Longevity Realm Giants talks to her, she usually makes the decision first, letting the other party take their time to consider."

The next day.

It was already afternoon when I finished handling the matters related to joining the Secret Realm Department.

After bidding farewell to Zuoqiu Cangwu, the four men and four riders exited from the North City, followed the official road, kicking up clouds of dust, and headed towards the Qiubei Plain.

Shi Jiuzhai had been waiting at a tea stall outside the city since early morning. He used Disguise Art to change his appearance and figure. Watching the four trails of dust disappear from sight, he did not immediately give chase, but continued to wait.

He knew very well why Li Weiyi had made him wait outside the North City.

Really.

A moment later, three groups of people chased after the four people out of the city gate.

Each group concealed their presence extremely well, but with Shi Jiuzhai's keen eyesight and experience, he recognized half of them simply by their eyes and figures.

"How did the news leak so quickly? Interesting!"

Shi Jiuzhai took out two Silver Coin, placed them on the table, and then disappeared on the spot, Earth Escape to enter the ground.

The four mounts of Li Weiyi and his companions were the exotic beasts Blood-patterned Tiger Camel, which were four meters long and possessed astonishing speed and explosive power. However, their endurance was insufficient. After galloping for more than a hundred miles, the four mounts began to sweat profusely, had difficulty breathing, and their speed gradually slowed down.

The Zuo Brothers, who accompanied Li Weiyi and Zuoqiu Qingying, were two Old Man had cultivated for nearly a hundred years and had extremely rich experience in dealing with danger.

They were born of rice people, made numerous meritorious contributions, and after reaching the Dao Seed Realm, they were bestowed the surname "Zuo".

They were respectively called Zuo Sheng and Zuo Shi.

Although he is over 100 years old, he looks only in his fifties or sixties, full of energy, with strong muscles and sharp eyes.

Li Weiyi suddenly pulled on the reins and glanced back. "Someone's following us, and not just one group."

"How could this happen?" Zuoqiu Qingying's face was grim; this was beyond her expectations.

Li Weiyi said, "They must be after the Seven Mysterious Insects on my body."

"But you used Disguise Art, so there's no way anyone could know our itinerary." Zuoqiu Qingying looked at the Zuo Brothers.

Li Weiyi said, "It has nothing to do with the two elders! Peach Plum Mountain is being watched by countless eyes. There must be spies planted by other forces within the Zuoqiu Courtyard. Every time I go down the mountain, I can't hide it from some people."

Zuo Sheng and Zuo Shi hurriedly bowed to Li Weiyi, their eyes filled with gratitude.

Little did they know that what Li Weiyi said and what she thought were completely different.

Of course, not all rice people are followers of the Twin Rice Cult.

However, it is highly suspicious that the two experienced members of the Secret Realm Department failed to detect the enemy behind them immediately.

Zuoqiu Qingying asked, "What do we do now?"

"Abandon the mount and take a detour," Li Weiyi said.

The four men jumped off the Blood-patterned Tiger Camel and cracked their whips. The four beasts roared and charged forward.

Li Weiyi led the three of them, using their movement techniques to take a detour towards Qingyi Town. Along the way, he chatted happily with the Zuo Brothers, discussing many things related to rice people, while secretly observing their expressions.

Although the Jiu Li Hidden Gate dared not investigate Qingyi Town, they had already thoroughly figured out its location.

As they got closer to Qingyi Town, the sky gradually darkened.

"Those pursuers are definitely looking for us everywhere. Traveling at night would make us too conspicuous. There's a market town ahead; why don't we stay there for the night and avoid them?"

Li Weiyi pointed forward.

As dusk fell, smoke curled from chimneys in the Qingyi Town, filling the air with the aroma of firewood and meat.

Zuo Sheng frowned slightly, wondering to himself how he had ended up here by such a strange coincidence.

The two of them had originally planned to kill Zuoqiu Qingying and capture Li Weiyi after they were far away from Qiuzhou city. Now, they had to bring forward their plans.

Perhaps even God is on their side.