"This is..."
Cao Jinxing frowned and tried stopping the flow of true qi. The suction slowly vanished, and the carving reverted to an ordinary stone giving off a faint glow.
When he infused it again, the suction returned.
The more true qi he supplied, the stronger the suction became.
"It looks like this is the secret to restoring the Divine Fortune Stone. Infusing true qi can make the stones come together..."
Cao Jinxing looked southeast. "Someone must be holding another stone carving and infusing it with true qi. He's drawing me over... or finding his way here..."
Bang!
An explosion suddenly rang out.
The private room's door burst apart!
A white-robed figure charged in and struck at Cao Jinxing with his palm. Cao Jinxing countered with his own palm. Their palms collided, sending force blasting in every direction, shattering the room's screens, doors, and windows as though they were tearing the building down!
Eighth Layer of Xiantian!
Cao Jinxing remained impassive.
The newcomer gave way first. His cultivation was slightly higher, but his palm technique was far inferior. He staggered back several steps, yet an admiring smile appeared on his face.
"So this is the Eight Desolations Punishment Sword Palm? Impressive indeed. Xia Yiming, there's no need to wear a false face in front of me. I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Waiting for me?
Waiting for me to use the carving?
Cao Jinxing changed back to "Xia Yiming's" face. "You're certainly well informed. I only left the passage a short while ago. I didn't expect word to have spread already."
"Fang La's treasure holds countless riches, including high-grade martial manuals that people in the Jianghu dream of obtaining. Naturally, I have to keep an eye on every development. Besides... the Beggar Gang has been searching for