These days, Zhou Qi can be considered at ease.
His current strength is already ranked among the top in this Yongjing, and there will never be anyone who is short-sighted and looks for trouble.
But unfortunately, there is no Golden Core Cultivation Manual, so I can only continue to accumulate proficiency in recent days.
During this period, he communicated with Yao Jingyi and asked him to ask Emperor Xianwu for Cultivation Method on his behalf.
Of course, the communication method was very tactful, but the result was that he was greatly disappointed.
What Zhou Qi means is that when Champion Marquis sends out troops, he can do his best to help.
I don't know how that old boy Yao Jingyi communicated. He came back with a slap mark on his face.
Zhou Qi wanted to ask more questions but was kicked out by Yao Jingyi.
He understood clearly that Emperor Xianwu did not want to exchange Cultivation Method for Zhou Qi's help.
I don't know if Emperor Xianwu is overconfident or arrogant.
But if someone doesn't give it to him, he can't steal it either. Imperial City is different from the Yang Family.
Defense is no joke, not to mention there are two Foundation Establishment, Ninth Layer inside Imperial City.
Even that Emperor Xianwu has surpassed the ninth level and touched the threshold of the Golden Core Realm realm.
But if a fight really breaks out, Zhou Qi asks himself that he is not afraid.
With his current strength, no one can stop him here Great Yong Dynasty.
A few more days passed.
Today's dinner came a little late.
The waiter put the tray on the table, bowed and left.
Zhou Qi picked up the rice bowl. Just as he stretched out the chopsticks, his fingers touched a hard corner at the bottom of the bowl.
He opened the bowl and found a piece of paper folded into a narrow strip underneath.
The handwriting can be faintly seen.
Zhou Qi frowned and turned away.
How can we eat when we are so busy?
The handwriting is unfamiliar and the ink has dried, as if it has been written for a while.
"Qingsong Ridge outside the city, Qin is waiting for you at midnight tonight."
After reading Zhou Qi, Spiritual Qi exploded in his hand, instantly shattering the note into pieces.
Qin?
Champion Marquis Qin Guan?
Zhou Qi was sitting at the table thinking. The boy was standing on the porch. Seeing that Zhou Qi was not eating, he asked:
"Mr. Zhou, the food doesn't taste good?"
"No." Zhou Qi put down his chopsticks, "Please withdraw."
The waiter responded, packed up the dishes and left.
Looking for him at this time is nothing more than trying to win over him.
The imperial court was secretly preparing for war, Champion Marquis had almost made its attitude clear, and the strings on both sides were stretched as tight as possible.
He is Foundation Establishment, Ninth Layer, caught in the middle, and everyone wants to take a bite.
After thinking for a while, Zhou Qi stood up and hung Dark Moon Saber around his waist.
He was going to meet Champion Marquis to see his conditions.
After all, since the emperor didn't give face, there was no need for him to hang himself from a tree.
Push the door open and go out.
At the gate of the courtyard, the black horse was tied to a stake. When he saw him coming out, he snorted.
Zhou Qi got on the horse, clamped the horse's belly, and the sound of horse hooves sounded in the alley, and headed out of the city unhurriedly.
The soldier guarding the gate yawned and was about to wave his hand to prevent him from going out, but he saw Yao Residence's Token.
After a quick shake, he was quickly released.
Five miles out of the city, both sides of the official road gradually became deserted.
Zhou Qi reined in his horse, turned into a fork in the road, and headed in the direction of Qingsong Ridge.
Qingsong Ridge is not high, just a mound with an old pine tree growing on the top. It is crooked and has lived for who knows how many years.
There is a ruined temple next to the pine tree. At this time, there is a trace of firelight in the temple, which is particularly conspicuous in the entire darkness.
Zhou Qi arrived just after midnight.
He stood not far away and did not go in immediately. He released Divine Sense and swept into the temple.
His face suddenly changed slightly.
There are two breaths inside.
A Foundation Establishment, Ninth Layer.
The other... is extremely deep, like a pool of deep water with no bottom.
That aura doesn't release any pressure, doesn't take the initiative to explore, it just stays there quietly, sending chills down people's spines.
Is this above Foundation Establishment, Ninth Layer?
Zhou Qi squinted his eyes and made a judgment in his mind about the Half-Step Golden Core Realm's strength.
Zhou Qi pressed his hand on the handle of the knife, and his heart gradually became silent.
Even though he was unsure, Zhou Qi didn't leave either.
Now that you're here, let's meet you.
He was about to walk forward when the door opened.
An old man in gray robe walked out. He was in his fifties, with a lean build and an ordinary face, but his eyes were as bright as knives.
The old man stood at the door and cupped his hands towards him. His voice was not loud but he said clearly, "Mr. Zhou, the Marquis has been waiting for a long time."
He turned sideways and opened the door.
The ruined temple was quite clean, with only an Eight Immortals table and two chairs placed in the center.
There is a pot of tea and two teacups on the table. The tea is still hot, and white steam is rising.
There is a person sitting behind the table.
He is in his early fifties, with a resolute face, thick eyebrows, and sunken eyes.
Wearing a black casual robe without any decorations and only a plain belt around his waist, there was no trace of nobility in his body.
The system prompt appears:
[Name: Qin Guan]
[Realm: False Core Realm(Half-Step Golden Core Realm)]
[Remarks: Half a pot of Dragon Qi promotes birth, the elixir condensation is incomplete, and the foundation is unstable]
Champion Marquis Qin Guan.
Half a pot of Dragon Qi gave birth to the False Core Realm?!
No wonder!
Rebellion also requires strength.
"Sit." Champion Marquis said.
Zhou Qi squinted and observed for a while, without saying anything, he stepped forward and sat at the table.
"You are younger than I thought." Champion Marquis picked up the tea cup, shook it towards Zhou Qi, and motioned for him to drink tea.
"He's also very courageous."
After Champion Marquis finished speaking, he stared straight at Zhou Qi, his tone implying murderous intent.
Zhou Qi did not answer the call or drink tea.
His hand rested on the handle of Dark Moon Saber, his thumb resting on the blade.
After the scene cooled down for a while, Zhou Qi spoke:
"The Marquis invited me, I dare not not come."
Champion Marquis looked him over, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
"I don't like to beat around the bush," he said, "I'm looking for you today because I want you to help me."
Zhou Qi looked at Champion Marquis, his left hand still resting on the handle of the knife, and his right hand picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"Master Hou is joking." Zhou Qi's tone was calm, but the weight of his words was not light. "You sent people to kill me again and again, chasing me from Lin'an City all the way to Yongjing City. It's good that I don't want to settle accounts with you. Do you want me to help you?"
Champion Marquis's expression has not changed, and he still wears a half-smiling expression.
There was another moment of silence, then Champion Marquis suddenly smiled.
The laughter was not loud, but it was particularly clear in the silent ruined temple.
"You're right." Champion Marquis stopped laughing, and his tone was a little more serious than before, "It's my fault."
Zhou Qi raised his eyebrows slightly, he was not sure what Champion Marquis really thought.
He stood up, and the firelight light on the table shone on his face, which made him look very deep.
"I am not an ignorant person." Champion Marquis stared at Zhou Qi, while reaching out and taking a thin booklet from the old man's hand.
He held it in front of him, waved it lightly, and continued, "This Cultivation Method, even Xianwu can't give it to you."
"No one can give you the entire Great Yong Dynasty except me."
"If you want Golden Core Cultivation Manual, you can only wait for Ascension Selection Grand Ceremony once every five years."
Taking a closer look, it was clearly written on the cover: <Golden Core Cultivation Manual·Part 1>.
Zhou Qi's pupils shrank slightly, but then he regained his concentration and his face returned to calm.
"What does the Marquis want me to do?"
"As I said before, you come and help me, and after everything is done, I will give you whatever you want."
Zhou Qi didn't answer, he thought for a while and said:
"Master Hou, it will be Ascension Selection Grand Ceremony in two years. With my strength, it will not be difficult to get a copy of Golden Core Cultivation Manual."
He raised his head, looked at Champion Marquis, and said in a calm tone, "Why should I take risks to help you?"