Everything Has Its Match: The One with Devious Tricks Meets Someone Even More Devious
In the system repository.
The blue jade thumb ring sat Jingjing.
This thumb ring doesn't look complicated; in fact, it's extremely simple. Moreover, it's much narrower than a typical thumb ring.
As its name suggests, this thumb ring is entirely azure blue and looks quite exquisite.
According to its description, this thumb ring has many uses.
For example, in addition to the most basic storage function, it can also be used as a basis to engrave or arrange formations, so that the effort of retrieving the formation plate can be saved and it can be used at any time.
In addition, users can also hide some mental attack methods inside. When encountering a powerful enemy or danger, they can take the initiative to hand over this ring. Once the opponent explores the items inside the ring, they can take the opportunity to activate it and launch a surprise mental attack.
In addition to its other functions such as attracting and gathering spiritual energy, it can be said that this thumb ring, despite its small size, has undergone a great deal of work.
However, what made Lu Changzhi's expression strange was not these functions.
It was the appearance of this object that vaguely reminded him of a long time ago when Qin Jiuxiao deliberately crashed into the front of his flying boat and fainted. In his storage ring, there was a small trinket that looked somewhat familiar to this thumb ring.
The difference is that Qin Jiuxiao's thing has an electric arc.
However, whether it's worn on the thumb is unknown.
Shaking his head, Lu Changzhi regained his composure.
Xiao Ye is currently still in Crescent Lake, while Gu Chen remains above to keep watch.
Time passed little by little.
At this moment, Xiao Ye's figure emerged from underwater.
Gu Chen immediately looked over and asked, "Junior Brother Xiao, have you discovered anything?"
Xiao Ye nodded, his expression somewhat solemn, and said to Gu Chen:
"Senior Brother, I think we should go back."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen remained silent, waiting for Xiao Ye to continue.
At this moment, Xiao Ye took out the Memento Jade he had found at the bottom of the lake and said:
"I found this object at the bottom of the lake. It must have been left behind by the people who came before me in this secret realm. It contains some images and information about things that they knew, which may be related to some dangers that may exist in the secret realm."
"I think we should take it back and give it to our master, and inform everyone so that they can be on guard."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's expression turned serious.
He didn't rush to look, but nodded and said:
"In that case, let's go back to the Eighteen City to find our master."
There are priorities, and he did not doubt Xiao Ye's judgment.
After all, no ordinary person could serve under his master, so there must be a reason why Xiao Ye said that.
As for what exactly was inside the jade, he would have plenty of time to find out on his way back.
Of course, this is because there is another matter at hand.
His check-in location was also at the bottom of the lake.
Since Xiao Ye had said that earlier, he didn't go down with him.
Right now...
At that moment, Gu Chen took a deep breath and asked Xiao Ye:
"Junior Brother Xiao, have you searched more carefully to see if you have found anything else?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye's expression shifted, and he said:
"I had almost forgotten about that."
Gu Chen immediately spoke:
"It's alright, let's search again together to make sure nothing is left behind, and then we'll go back."
The two then entered Crescent Lake together.
A short while later, the system's voice sounded again.
Compared to Xiao Ye, the rewards Gu Chen received for signing in were mostly related to the location of the sign-in, as well as aspects such as body tempering and spear techniques.
This time, the rewards for signing in were a spiritual herb that grows in extremely deep water, and a spear technique manual.
As a master, Lu Changzhi had improved in both quantity and rank, but the types were not significantly different. For someone like Lu Changzhi neither refined medicine nor repaired spears, he could simply look at them and put them aside to hoard.
More than that, he's currently more interested in knowing the specific contents of the Memento Jade.
However, after thinking about it, he decided not to show himself.
After all, I can't be there all the time. I came along because I had nothing else to do, just to make sure we didn't run into Qin Jiuxiao's group at the wrong time.
As for now, we just need to wait for the two of them to go back.
Not long after, the two cleaned up their lingering scent, boarded a flying boat, and headed towards the location of the Eighteen City.
Lu Changzhi, however, did not leave.
As someone who sees things through to the end, I must find an answer to my previous curiosity.
Continue to wait and see who is chasing Qin Jiuxiao.
Time passed little by little.
At noon, in the Eighteen City, Lu Changzhi sat down on the Observing Chair.
If Qin Jiuxiao hadn't come soon, I would have been taking a nap.
Just as he was thinking this, Lu Changzhi suddenly had a slight thought.
Qin Jiuxiao has finally arrived.
A figure darted through the jungle, leaping and bounding as it raced towards Crescent Lake.
It was none other than Qin Jiuxiao.
A moment later, Qin Jiuxiao arrived at Crescent Lake.
It seemed it was about to pass by, but suddenly stopped.
The next moment, he waved his arm, and spiritual energy rushed forward. His figure was quickly enveloped in spiritual energy and entered the lake.
This is largely in line with what Lu Changzhi thought.
Shifting his attention away from Qin Jiuxiao, Lu Changzhi quickly learned about the forces that were hunting Qin Jiuxiao.
"So, it's Buddhist Order?"
Lu Changzhi was somewhat surprised by this answer.
However, after thinking about it carefully, Lu Changzhi quickly understood.
"Yes, that's the most likely explanation."
Dai Tianfeng and Qin Jiuxiao, after all, had no conflict of interest, and the former's focus was on Qin Han.
As for Qin Han, if Qin Han were to be sent to hunt him down, given the situation of the substitute old lady, Qin Jiuxiao might not be able to escape.
This Buddhist Order, though somewhat abrupt, combined with the Great Art of Harvesting Yang to Supplement Yang he had previously obtained and Qin Jiuxiao's own outstanding advantages, made a significant difference.
"That's a pretty reasonable way to think about it."
Upon realizing this, a smile appeared on Lu Changzhi's face.
It's true that everything has its counter; the more elaborate the gameplay, the more ingenious it becomes.
With his doubts resolved, Lu Changzhi did not continue to pay attention to the subsequent developments, but instead got up and left.
"System, give me Qin Han's location."
After calling out to the system, a beam of light extended into the distance.
"It's alright, not too far."
With a soft voice, Lu Changzhi took out the Void Shuttle and set off.
The fourth opportunity Qin Han had previously encountered—finding a storage ring in a pile of demon beast dung—has yet to reappear.
Go and see what Qin Han's current situation is like, being hunted down.
A short while later, based on the location provided by the system, they arrived nearby.
Looking at the situation before him, Lu Changzhi was momentarily at a loss for words to describe his feelings.
There are many ways to go undetected.
But where did Qin Han learn this rudimentary method of stuffing feces into his stomach...?
"No wonder I had that kind of opportunity before." After looking for a long time, Lu Changzhi couldn't help but shake his head.
Distracted, Qin Han glanced at the system; the opportunity he had encountered earlier had not reappeared.
At this point, Lu Changzhi reached a conclusion.
Qin Han, that kid, went into the wrong spirit beast's belly!
"However, although the method is a bit crude, the effect seems to be quite good?"
He expanded his thoughts, exploring the surrounding distance.
Soon, Lu Changzhi found the location of Dai Tianfeng and the other younger generation of the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty.
Judging from the size and density of the crowd, Qin Han has now basically broken out of the core encirclement.
"Letting such a person escape will likely lead to serious trouble later on."
Lu Changzhi shook his head slightly, recalling what he had done before entering the secret realm.
No wonder Dai Tianfeng lacked opportunities; he had a conflict of interest with Tianming Person like Qin Han, so it wasn't surprising that he couldn't get his hands on anything good.
While thinking to himself, Lu Changzhi glanced at Dai Tianfeng's luck.
It wouldn't have mattered if he hadn't looked, but once he did, Lu Changzhi was stunned.
"Is the pace of work this fast these days?"