Please Get the Hell Away!

No one paid any attention to Gu Yuanqing's words.

Gong Xin's expression returned to normal. He put the Poison Bee back into the bag, tied it to his waist, and said with a hint of resentment, "Brother Zuo, I came to help you get your knife back. Doesn't what you're doing seem a bit unfair?"

Zuo Qiu's mood improved considerably, and he smiled, "Brother Gong, you're exaggerating. I did mention the strangeness of these Mountain to you. I suffered greatly when I went in. We Cultivator Dao Path, like walking on a precipice over a Abyss abyss. We should be cautious in everything we do and learn from the mistakes of others. Never be too arrogant in your actions."

Upon hearing Zuo Qiu repeat almost exactly what he had said earlier, Gong Xin paused slightly, then said calmly, "Brother Zuo is right. After all, you left your knife inside. I should indeed be more careful."

Gu Yuanqing listened to their conversation from afar and chuckled, "You two are quite the brotherly couple; I'm even envious of your relationship. However, since you're here, would you like to come into the mountains for a chat? Give me an answer. If you don't want to come in, then please..." He paused slightly before continuing, "Get lost!"

Such impolite words made the Human Heart uncomfortable. They were both considered outstanding young talents in the sect, and the people they encountered in this world were either fearful or obsequious. They had never been ridiculed and looked down upon like this before.

Gong Xin glanced at Zuo Qiu and asked, "Brother Zuo, have you seen this person leave North Spring Mountain?"

Zuo Qiu concealed this fact. "No, even when I was on the verge of Life and Death that day, after leaving North Spring Mountain, I didn't see him pursue me."

Is that so?

Gong Xin seemed to understand something, then smiled and said, "In that case, although I haven't figured out the Array Formation on this mountain, I reckon his methods are limited to this North Spring Mountain. People from this tiny, barren place are so arrogant just because they have a little skill, thinking that hiding in the mountains makes them untouchable."

"Oh? What methods does Brother Gong have?"

Gong Xin gently waved his Folding Fan, regaining his calm and composed demeanor.

"Our Netherworld Sect possesses countless techniques, and there just happened to be one miscellaneous discipline that I found quite interesting at the time, so I'll give it a try at North Spring Mountain."

Zuo Qiu grinned and said, "Then I'll wait and see; it'll be a good opportunity to witness it."

Gong Xin looked up at the sun in the sky and said, "However, with the Great Sun shining brightly in the sky right now, this Spell Art is not suitable for use. Let's find a restaurant to sit in first and come back tonight."

Gu Yuanqing watched the two leave, his brows furrowing slightly. It seemed there would be trouble again tonight. He didn't know what methods the other party would use, but being in Spirit Mountain, he could simply deal with whatever came his way.

However, he was somewhat annoyed. Although he was carefree in the Mountain, it was too frustrating to let the other party come and go as they pleased and come to cause trouble at any time.

"I'm currently only at the Dao Embryo Realm, a whole realm below these two. In terms of methods, they come from cultivation Sect Beyond the Boundary and have countless Cultivation Method to choose from, while I only have a few Grandmaster- level Cultivation Method, and I'm still figuring out my own cultivation methods. It's obviously difficult to kill them with my own Cultivation Method. Perhaps I need to work on that Secret Sword and the Mountain-Viewing Object Control more."

Leaving aside the Secret Sword, finding its mysteries would naturally help one's cultivation.

Mountain Observation can lead to enlightenment and the understanding of the mysteries of Heaven and Earth, which is of great benefit to cultivation. As for the Object Control Method, Gu Yuanqing vaguely felt that there was something deeper to explore than simply controlling objects and True Qi.

He swooped down the mountain and came to the poisonous Poison Bee he had just killed. He saw that many of the Poison Bee were not quite dead yet, their heads with Ghost Face and their inch-long poisonous stingers shooting out from their tails.

Gu Yuanqing snorted and used the Blood Tiger Yao Blade to finish off all the Poison Bee.

Looking at the trees and some familiar animals, withering and dying from the corrosive fluids of the Poison Bee, his expression was not good.

At this moment, North Spring Mountain was his own home, and these birds and beasts were no different from those he raised himself. How could he allow outsiders to harm them?

He held this grudge in his heart, determined to get his revenge later.

"This Tail Stinger is incredibly tough, with a sharp tip; it could probably be used as Hidden Weapon."

Gu Yuanqing thought about it for a moment and then gave up. There were still enemies to deal with at night, and he was too lazy to spend the energy to deal with them.

With a flick of his wrist, he cleaved a deep pit near the mountain, then used Object Control Method to throw the Poison Bee and their venom into it.

He used his True Essence to bury it in his palm, then turned and went back up the mountain.

Upon arriving near the side courtyard, he once again instructed Aunt Feng not to go out at night, and if necessary, to hide in the cellar.

Then he returned to the courtyard, took the Secret Sword in his hand, closed his eyes, and slowly poured his True Essence into it. He then guided his mind to enter the Flying Sword with the True Essence, trying to comprehend the Xuanji within the sword.

But after a long time, I still didn't feel any difference.

"It is said that when the founder of the North Spring Sword Sect obtained this Secret Sword, he was only at the True Martial level and was already able to glimpse its mysteries. I am already at the Grandmaster level, I do not believe I can find the secrets of this sword."

As he continuously poured in his True Qi, the sword in his hand grew heavier and heavier, and the stone slabs on the ground began to cave in under the weight.

No matter how deeply Gu Yuanqing focused his mind, the Secret Sword remained as still as stagnant water, revealing no sign of anything amiss.

Gu Yuanqing opened his eyes, and the Secret Sword quickly returned to its three-inch size. He stared at it for a long time, his brows furrowed. Suddenly, a flash of Spiritual Light struck him, and he closed his eyes again.

He re-infused his True Essence, this time using both his mental focus and the Mountain-Contemplation Method to "see" it.

With these two factors combined, the world within the sword becomes even clearer.

One could see that the strands of True Qi were quickly absorbed by some mysterious substance after entering the sword, and Gu Yuanqing Runes saw some lines that looked like runes hidden in the sword.

However, these lines were faint and indistinct, and no matter how much True Qi he poured into them, they could not be truly revealed.

After an incense stick had burned, he reopened his eyes.

"This Secret Sword could perhaps already be called Law Treasure. Even a sword used for Sword Practice requires a long time to nurture with True Qi qi before one can become one with the sword. How much more Law Treasure? Perhaps if I nurture it with True Essence every day and gradually establish a connection with this Secret Sword, I can glimpse its mysteries."

With this in mind, he had a general idea of whereabouts, so he calmed down and focused on cultivating his Mountain-Viewing Object Control, carefully trying to understand the mysteries he had never noticed before.

In the evening, Feng Tao brought over dinner, and Gu Yuanqing gave her a few more instructions.

After eating, he resumed his cultivation. During his cultivation this afternoon, he had vaguely sensed a level of Object Control that he had not yet explored. However, this feeling was hazy and he still needed a Opportunity to truly break through.

He constantly tried to combine Mountain Observation with Object Control, using his mind to master everything in North Spring Mountain, seeking inspiration and that Opportunity through continuous experimentation.

Meanwhile, he patiently waited for Zuo Qiu and the others to arrive, eager to see what methods these Visitor from Beyond would use!