Zhongli Exposes a Plot and Provokes a Petty Man's Jealousy

Han Zhongli naturally saw through his scheme, but he didn't expose it. "Since you've said so, Zhongli, how can I refuse?"

He wanted to see what secrets this so-called Heavenly Gate City, which claimed to protect cultivators, was hiding!

"Sure, sure, since that's the case, let's have a drink first!"

Han Zhongli didn't waste any words, picked up the wine cup in front of him, and clinked it against the other's.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Han Zhongli finally couldn't help but ask, "Young master, is there something important you wanted to discuss with me?"

He had already realized along the way that the man in front of him called Tieguai Li was not as simple as he seemed, so he wanted to get some useful information from Tieguai Li.

Tieguai Li glanced at him, secretly chuckling to himself. This Han Zhongli was indeed a cunning old fox who had been in the martial world for many years. He was able to see through his purpose and guess his intentions so quickly. Unfortunately for him, he was wrong.

"Hehe! I've summoned you here today because I need your help with something. Rest assured, if you're willing to help me, I will certainly not treat you unfairly!"

Han Zhongli was greatly alarmed upon hearing Tieguai Li's words. He had originally thought that Tieguai Li would directly state what he wanted, but now it seemed that this was not the case.

Why did this man refuse what he was holding?

This is all too strange. Could it be that this person isn't after the treasure he possesses?

But no matter what, I have to give it a try, after all, this opportunity is rare.

"Oh? What can I do to help you, young master?" Han Zhongli asked again.

"I need your help, young master, to hand over the Law Treasure you possess!"

At this moment, Han Zhongli finally understood why Tieguai Li wanted to negotiate with him: because the weapon in his hand was the legendary Heavenly Saber Divine Artifact capable of slaying Demon King!

Although the Heavenly Saber had been stored in his Storage Bag, he still felt a strong sense of oppression. This oppression came from the Heavenly Saber itself, so he had no way to disobey the owner of this oppressive feeling.

At this moment, he finally understood why he had been unable to find the Heavenly Saber; it turned out that the Heavenly Saber had already fallen into the hands of someone else.

He couldn't help but look at the girl beside Tieguai Li. This girl was petite and had delicate features. She didn't look like a cultivator or a Daoist practitioner. Who was she, and why did she possess the Heavenly Saber?

Moreover, he could wield a treasure like the Heavenly Saber, something even he dared not attempt lightly.

"Who... who exactly are you?!" Han Zhongli finally couldn't hold back and asked.

"Haha! Young master, what's wrong with you? I'm just an ordinary girl, why are you so afraid of me? Do you think I eat people?"

The girl looked young, but what she said terrified Han Zhongli. Could it be that this girl really wasn't human?

If it's not human, could it be a demon?

"Hmph! I just don't understand how a mere mortal like you could possibly possess such a treasure!"

Han Zhongli snorted coldly, clearly still recovering from the shock he had just experienced.

Seeing this, Tieguai Li smiled slightly and then explained, "Young master, you may not know this, but this Heavenly Saber is a treasure I obtained by chance. Because of fate, it was bestowed upon me, but I have never been able to unleash its power. Today, I will take advantage of the power of this Heavenly Saber to test whether this sword is as powerful as the rumors say."

"I see!" After hearing Tieguai Li's explanation, Han Zhongli's doubts were completely resolved. However, he did not immediately let his guard down and kept a close eye on Tieguai Li to prevent him from escaping.

"What is the name of this precious sword? What type of Law Artifact is it?"

"Heavenly Saber," Tieguai Li replied calmly.

Han Zhongli's expression changed instantly.

"Heavenly Saber, Heavenly Saber... Could you be the Heavenly Venerable from Heavenly Gate City, the Heavenly Venerable?"

It was only then that Han Zhongli remembered that after entering the Immortal Realm of cultivation, he had heard a piece of news: the Heavenly Venerable had also joined the forces of the cultivation Immortal Realm, but he had never seen him in person. Now that he had suddenly seen him, and that the other party was a young Heavenly Venerable, how could he not be excited?

The Heavenly Venerable is the only cultivator in the entire Heavenly Gate City who has surpassed the Nascent Soul Realm, and he is also the city lord of Heavenly Gate City. As long as he is willing to lend a hand, I believe I can rise to prominence in a short time and then unify the entire cultivation Immortal Realm!

Han Zhongli's reaction naturally did not escape Tieguai Li's notice, but he pretended not to know.

"Young master, are you referring to the city lord of Heavenly Gate City?" Tieguai Li asked.

"Yes." Han Zhongli nodded in acknowledgment, but he was somewhat puzzled. How did this Heavenly Venerable know that the person he was talking about was that Heavenly Venerable? At this moment, a sense of unease began to creep into his heart.

"Hehe! What a coincidence! This Heavenly Saber is a precious sword personally forged by the Heavenly Venerable!"

"What?" Han Zhongli exclaimed in surprise. He never expected to encounter such a treasure.

However, this is not his fault. You must know that among all the city lords of Heavenly Gate City, no one except the city lord himself is qualified to control this precious sword. It is the legendary Law Artifact of the Heavenly Venerable. How could he allow others to snatch it away?

At this moment, he finally understood why Tieguai Li wanted him to hand over the Heavenly Saber.

The city lord of Heavenly Gate City was a Peak Golden Core expert, a fact that Tieguai Li already knew long ago.

The reason he was able to obtain the Heavenly Saber was not entirely because he possessed a magical Law Treasure personally crafted by the Heavenly Venerable; another reason was because of his master.

Back in the Immortal Palace, he had witnessed the magnificence of the Heavenly Venerable. At that time, he was still a Rogue Cultivator. He had admired the Heavenly Venerable greatly and wanted to gain Heavenly Venerable favor and make a name for himself in the cultivation Immortal Realm!

His purpose in coming to Heavenly Gate City was to seek the protection of the Heavenly Venerable. In his view, with the Heavenly Venerable's protection, he could roam freely in the Immortal Realm without anyone daring to provoke him or disrespect him!

It can be said that the current Heavenly Gate City is his last support in the cultivation Immortal Realm!

"If you, young master, are willing to submit to me and obey my orders, I can guarantee that I will not make things difficult for you in the future," Tieguai Li said, seeing the hesitation on Han Zhongli's face.

"No, young master, although I know where you obtained this sword, it doesn't mean it truly belongs to you."