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"Fifth Senior Brother, Qin Fengming pays his respects to you...www..com..." The moment he saw the token, Qin Fengming naturally had no doubts whatsoever. He immediately returned the token, clasped his fists, and saluted.

"Junior Disciple Brother's Lightness Skill is truly remarkable. When I first heard that you had already mastered one of the three great arts of Luoxia Valley, I was still greatly disbelieving. But seeing it now, I know the report was true. This is not a place to talk. Let us go outside the city and discuss things in detail."

After putting away the token, Fifth Senior Brother said with a faint smile. Before Qin Fengming could say anything else, he turned and dashed toward a section of Haobai City's wall.

The two climbed over the wall at an unguarded spot, one before the other, and arrived in a secluded forest outside the city before finally stopping.

"Hahaha, Junior Disciple Brother, you are truly extraordinary. When I was your age, I had only just entered Elite Hall. Yet you are already able to come out and carry out missions. You have truly put this senior brother to shame."

"Senior Brother, you flatter me. Fengming is truly overwhelmed. Since Senior Brother has shown yourself, you must already know the whole story of what happened just now, right?"

Qin Fengming did not dare accept his senior brother's praise. Anyone who could enter Dark Night Hall was a peerless genius.

Seeing that Qin Fengming could still maintain a clear head at such a young age, Fifth Senior Brother was also greatly impressed.

"Hehe, to be frank, Junior Brother, I had already noticed you back at the Branch Hall. At such a young age, you already possessed top-tier Lightness Skill. Without needing to think, I knew you had arrived. As for those two traitors, I already know about them as well."

Hearing this, Qin Fengming's heart suddenly jolted. He had thought he had been extremely careful at the Branch Hall and that no one had discovered him, but he had never expected that every move he made had fallen completely within his senior brother's sight.

"Hehe, don't be alarmed, Junior Brother. The reason I noticed you was simply that I happened to be concealed on the second floor at the time. If you had not entered the second floor, even I would have had great difficulty knowing that you had arrived."

Seeing Qin Fengming's expression, Fifth Senior Brother knew what he was thinking and explained.

After hearing this, the expression on Qin Fengming's face did not ease in the slightest. His senior brother had been on the second floor, yet he had failed to notice him at all. If that person had been an enemy and had launched a sneak attack, how much chance would he have had of surviving? That was truly difficult to say.

He would have to be even more cautious in his future actions. Thinking this, he said aloud:

"Ah, Senior Brother, the Hall Master said that after arriving in Haobai City, Fengming was to follow your instructions. May I ask whether Senior Brother has a foolproof plan for this matter?"

"I have already made arrangements. Since Haobai City has produced these two traitors, we naturally need to make good use of them. This note says that Luoxia Valley has already sent people here to seize the Jade Box. We will simply turn the situation to our advantage and pin the matter on Guitian Mountain of Luyu City. The two sides already have a deep grudge between them."

With a flick of his hand, a carrier pigeon appeared in Fifth Senior Brother's grasp. He opened the note inside the Bamboo Tube fastened to the pigeon's leg and spoke in a deep voice.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Fengming had already understood. Haobai City bordered Mount Cang Mountain. Since the people of the Branch Hall did not want to openly make an enemy of Mount Cang Mountain, Senior Brother's plan was indeed the most suitable.

"Then how exactly does Senior Brother plan to proceed? When the time comes, Fengming will act at your every word."

"Mm. I have already left a letter for Branch Hall Master Zhang Qingshan. Tomorrow night, I will have him organize people to conceal their faces and attack Mount Cang Mountain. You and I, brothers, will go directly to meet the people known as the Wang Clan Twin Eagles. I will now send a message by carrier pigeon to Mount Cang Mountain, informing them that Guitian Mountain will soon attack."

Hearing that his senior brother had already arranged everything, Qin Fengming could not help feeling greatly stirred. The people of Dark Night Hall were not merely highly skilled in martial arts; their schemes and strategies were equally outstanding.

The two discussed matters with each other for a while longer before parting ways and returning to their respective lodgings, waiting to head separately to Mount Cang Mountain the next day.

Early the next morning, after eating breakfast and bringing sufficient provisions, Qin Fengming disguised himself as a Young Master out traveling. He rode out of Haobai City alone and headed toward Mount Cang Mountain, sixty-odd miles away.

Mount Cang Mountain soared into the clouds, its terrain perilous, and it was extremely easy to defend and difficult to attack. It was said that the authorities had sent troops to attack it several times, but each time they had returned empty-handed, while many soldiers and armored men had been lost for nothing.

Qin Fengming had already discussed everything with Fifth Senior Brother the previous night. They would meet at midnight atop the main peak of Mount Cang Mountain, after which he would act according to circumstances. Qin Fengming naturally had no objection. This was his first time carrying out a mission outside, and his main purpose was to gain experience.

After resting for a day in a hidden mountain hollow, the sky gradually darkened.

After eating his provisions, Qin Fengming donned his night-traveling clothes. There was nothing that might catch or hinder him anywhere on his body. He tied his horse in a secure place, then his figure blurred and vanished into the vast darkness.

Before midnight arrived, Qin Fengming had already slipped past Mount Cang Mountain's layers of guards, both the visible sentries and the hidden sentries. He entered the mountain's depths and concealed himself in the darkness, reaching the main peak without making the slightest sound.

Inside Mount Cang Mountain, every place was already pitch-black. Only the mounted bandits patrolling and standing guard moved back and forth. The entire stronghold had fallen utterly silent.

"Ah! Enemies have attacked the mountain! Everyone, get up quickly!"

"Quick, report to the Great Master!"

Suddenly, a shrill roar rang out, immediately shattering the stronghold's tranquility. In an instant, voices grew chaotic and horns blared repeatedly.

Amid the uproar, a figure rushed rapidly toward the mountaintop. As he sprinted, he shouted, "Great Master! Great Master, something terrible has happened! Enemies have attacked the mountain!"

Qin Fengming, concealed in the darkness atop an extremely tall ancient tree, saw the scene before him with exceptional clarity.

As the stronghold's clamor rose, several courtyards in the rear mountain lit up one after another. Amid the flashing figures, everyone hurried toward one of the courtyards. At the same time, a dignified voice rang out: "Wang Meng, don't panic. What exactly happened? Report at once."

The figure from the foot of the mountain rushed forward without the slightest pause and entered the courtyard as well.

"Many black-veiled men are attacking the mountain gate outside the stronghold. They have already ambushed and broken through the outermost checkpoint. They are now attacking our first stone gate."

"What? Someone actually dares attack our mountain gate? Elder Brother, could they be people from Guitian Mountain?"

"Hmph. No matter who they are, anyone bold enough to attack our mountain gate will never return. Let us go take a look together and see what kind of vermin has come here seeking death."

Seeing two men with somewhat similar features standing amid the torchlight, Qin Fengming knew that they were undoubtedly the Wang Clan Twin Eagles.

"Elder Brother, wait. Since the other side has come for the Jade Box, it would be best for you to remain here. I will lead several brothers there. With our sturdy mountain gate, could we really be afraid that they can fight their way up?"

"Mm, Second Brother is right. If the people who came are powerful, sound the alarm cannon. Once the time comes, with the two of us joining forces, we will certainly make sure they gain no advantage."

After only a few brief exchanges, the two leaders of Mount Cang Mountain had divided up their duties. Then a figure flashed, and five or six people rushed down the mountain.

In an instant, the courtyard that had just been noisy was left with only the man called Elder Brother standing alone, his eyes solemn as he stared at the distant mountainside.

Just then, a figure flashed, and a person suddenly appeared in front of the man known as Elder Brother. The man wore black clothes and stood in the darkness. His appearance was exceedingly strange, as though he had emerged from underground.

"Ah! Who are you? How dare you intrude into the depths of my Mount Cang Mountain?" The instant he saw the figure appear before him, Elder Brother was startled. He had never imagined that the enemy would appear before him so quickly. The countless restrictions around Mount Cang Mountain had not detected him in the slightest.

"Who I am is unimportant. You are Wang Qi, the elder brother of the Wang Clan Twin Eagles, right? I have come specifically to take your head." The black-clad man did not move at all as he spoke in a chilling tone.

"Hahahaha! I have lived for nearly fifty years. Everyone who wanted to take my life is already in hell. What abilities do you possess to dare boast so shamelessly?" Hearing that his opponent was young yet spoke so boldly, Wang Qi could not help throwing back his head and laughing loudly.

Qin Fengming hid in the darkness and listened to their exchange. He naturally knew that the black-clad man was none other than Fifth Senior Brother.

The two had found no common ground, so they each produced their weapons and fought without mercy.

Both men were highly skilled. The moment they clashed, they unleashed their ultimate arts. Amid the whooshing of weapons, they launched fierce attacks at each other, each wanting to kill the other beneath their blades within moments.

When experts fought, the surrounding area suffered greatly. After several flashes, the two had leaped from the courtyard to a spot dozens of yards away.

Seeing this, Qin Fengming naturally did not dare delay. He had agreed with his senior brother that he would lure Wang Qi away from his residence, while Qin Fengming would search for the Jade Box.

With a flash of his figure, Qin Fengming appeared in Wang Qi's room. Wang Qi had practiced the Child's Body Skill since childhood and had never married. He had lived alone for decades, so the room was empty.

The room was extremely spacious. A bed stood against the wall, an Eight Immortals Table occupied the center, and a man-high cabinet stood at the head of the bed. Qin Fengming's eyes lit up. His figure flashed, and he arrived at the cabinet. He opened it and searched carefully. Although there was plenty of gold and silver inside, there was no sign of the white Jade Box.

He searched the entire room, yet still found no trace of the Jade Box. Qin Fengming could not help growing anxious.

Just as he was pacing around the room, his hand inadvertently pressed against the headboard's armrest. With a creak, a wooden panel at the head of the bed suddenly sprang up, revealing an exquisite Jade Box inside. Taking a closer look, he saw that it was exactly the same as the Jade Box depicted on the drawing he had seen.

Overjoyed, he hurriedly picked up the Jade Box, put it into his pocket, turned, and slipped out of the room.