Chapter 71

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03Step by step, I walked to the tree and looked at the place where Feng Jue disappeared.Beneath the sparse mountain forest, there were thickets of bushes and a few wild grasses growing messily, their drooping grass tips sweeping across the moss on the ground.

It seemed as if no one had ever been here.

Tears welled up in Lingshi's eyes, and a fierce anger flashed in them. She suddenly transformed into a huge original form. The red dragon flew into the sky with flames burning all over its body, circling in the huge sky, as if calling, as if roaring.

"Fellow Daoist..." Zhu Shiyu called out to 03 in a low voice, watching her from behind. This strange, unknown woman, her long silver hair cascading over her emerald green dress, looked stern and indifferent. The longsword in her hand whirled, unwavering in her spiritual power. Wherever she touched, a layer of frost coated the grass, trees, and rocks.

Zhu Shiyu pursed her lips and watched as this fellow Taoist whose cultivation was higher than hers raised his sword and without hesitation cut off the tree with countless vines hanging down from it and put it into his storage ring.

The cold voice called out Ling Shi.

The Fire Rock Dragon, which was hovering above the Mountain Devouring Beast and seemed to want to devour the beast's corpse, suddenly rushed down and landed on the ground. Its huge body crushed the trees, and the Fire Rock Dragon's ferocity was exposed. Its green eyes were full of no warmth, but it lowered its head and pressed its head against the palm extended by 03.

"Don't worry." 03 stroked Lingshi's head, his eyes fixed on the distant mountains and forests, and whispered, "I will bring Feng Jue back."

Ling Shi shed tears, turned her head and glared at Zhu Shiyu, roaring.

If it weren't for saving you, the master wouldn't have fallen for the trick and been teleported away. I don't know if she's in danger now! Jiao no longer thinks you're a beautiful girl!

"roar."

Zhu Shiyu took a step back, bowed his head, and said in a humble voice, "I'm sorry... This matter is caused by me. I will work with the two fellow Taoists to find the Phoenix Palace Master."

The woman in front of her turned her head, and Qing Ling's calm gaze fell on her. 03 said, "It's because I need your help. You were closest to Feng Jue when she was teleported away. Do you remember the pattern of the teleportation talisman in her hand?"

Zhu Shiyu pondered for a moment. After a quick glance, she couldn't remember clearly. She only thought that the lines on the token were drawn on a blooming flower. She raised her hand and released her spiritual power, drawing in the air.

03 stared at the lines she drew. Countless flower patterns flashed through the database. 03 quickly compared them: hibiscus, peony, rose, crabapple...

She frowned.

Zhu Shiyu asked: "Fellow Daoist, do you want to use the pattern on the token as a clue to search in the secret realm? However, it is spring in the Shuanglong Secret Realm now, and flowers are blooming. Moreover, this place is very large, and the flowers are everywhere.

Cloth, I'm afraid it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack."

"Roar!" Ling Shi chopped off her claws and glared at Zhu Shiyu, seemingly completely forgetting that she could even speak. "After all, do you have any good ideas? You're not even pretty!"

03 reached out and tapped Lingshi on the head, then said to Zhu Shiyu, "I'm sorry, she's still a child."

It's just almost a thousand years old.

Zhu Shiyu secretly felt ashamed. She had seen 03's cold expression before, but she hadn't expected him to speak to her so calmly. She felt both grateful and guilty towards 03, not to mention that he had saved her. Her favorable impression of him grew, and she quickly asked, "Fellow Daoist, do you know that Zhao Hangyi, the Young Master of Luoxia City, has set up a base to the north of here, near the snow-capped mountains, for cultivators to exchange information and items."

03 Raised her eyelashes and looked at Zhu Shiyu.

Zhu Shiyu said, "We might as well go to our base and ask around to see if other cultivators have seen this pattern before. Perhaps they'll have some clues."

"Okay." 03 nodded and said, "I'm Xi Lingren."

Zhu Shiyu quickly said, "I am Zhu Shiyu, a disciple of Taiyan Sect."

"Ah, the ruthless way." 03 understood.

Zhu Shiyu was stunned for a moment and nodded.

"Yes, the Tao is ruthless. It does not make you happy or sad because of things. I practice the supreme way of forgetting emotions." Zhu Shiyu said.

03 He was stunned and looked straight at Zhu Shiyu, thinking: Feng Jue also said, don’t be happy with things or sad with yourself.

Zhu Shiyu looked stern and had a cold demeanor, but he spoke gently and politely. He said to 03, "Thank you for saving my life, fellow Daoist. I've collected a total of 52 fragments in the past two months. If you want, feel free to take them. I also have plenty of medicine for injuries."

He is a grateful person.

03 said, "We'll talk about it later." He asked Zhu Shiyu and Lingshi to dismount from the Mountain Devourer and store its corpse in a storage ring. Inside the ring, besides the spirit pearls and spirit stones Feng Jue had given them, there was food. A wreath of flowers leaned against the box containing the spirit pearls, and the flowers on it looked much more wilted.

The originally empty storage ring was suddenly occupied by half by the mountain-devouring beast.

03 reached out and touched the ring, then calmly jumped up and landed on Lingshi's head.

"Lingshi, can't you feel where the Phoenix Technique is at all?" 03 asked.

Ling Shi roared in frustration.

This situation was very strange. Lingshi and Fengjue had a blood pact. Even if the master and the servant were far apart, they could still feel each other's presence. However, Lingshi was still alive and well, and Fengjue's life was not in danger.

03 Invited Zhu Shiyu to ascend the dragon, but Lingshi rushed out angrily

, and seemed unwilling to give her a ride. Zhu Shiyu smiled slightly, flew after her on his sword, and shouted from a distance: "I will lead the way with you two."

After saying that, he flew forward.

03 Sit down and touch Lingshi comfortingly.

Feng Jue's sudden disappearance left 03 and Ling Shi silent. They focused on hurrying on. If 03 sensed any spiritual energy fluctuations from fragments along the way, he would collect them. He didn't know where Feng Jue had fallen, or if there were any fragments he could collect. 03 had promised Feng Jue to take first place in this exam.

A few days later, the vast forests were left behind, and the vast mountains appeared in the sight of the two people and the dragon. Looking from a high place, they saw endless mountains, one after another, covered with white snow.

Snow-covered Cangshan Mountain shone brightly across the southern sky. In the valley where the forest met the snow-capped peak, birdsong and flowers bloomed. Behind a towering tree, its countless purple stamens drooping, blotting out the sun, sat a three-story building adorned with gold and jade. Gold ingot lanterns hung throughout the building, gleaming with dazzling light. The owner had also placed a few benches and chairs beneath the blossoming trees. If you brushed aside the building's elegance and overlooked the carved dragons and phoenixes on the tables and chairs, this place resembled a common teahouse offering a place for rest.

However, there were indeed people resting on the bench carved with dragons and phoenixes, and some were healing under the tree.

As the Fire Rock Dragon descended from the sky, everyone looked in surprise. Those who had time stood up and saluted. Zhu Shiyu, who was leading the way, returned the salute without saying a word. However, Zhu Shiyu waited until a Fire Rock Dragon snorted and swam over. She turned back in confusion and saw Xi Lingren walking under a lush flower tree and looking up.

The wind blew in the valley, and the wisteria danced in the wind like a bead curtain. Stars of light fell between the flowers, falling on her silver hair and on her upturned face.

She was so beautiful, in all her splendor, that the luxuriant blossoms should be dazzled by her brilliance. Amidst the astonished gazes of those around her, 03 picked and chose, breaking off a few of the best blooming branches and bringing them over.

Zhu Shiyu asked curiously, "Does fellow Daoist Xi like flowers?"

03 Answer: "Feng Jue likes to wear flowers."

She handed two of them to Lingshi, who had transformed back into a human. Lingshi, who also loved wearing flowers, put on the flowers with a stern face and a pout. Zhu Shiyu quickly said to Lingshi, "Very beautiful."

Ling Shi snorted coldly: "Ruthless Dao, what do you know about beauty!"

Zhu Shiyu, who was cultivating the highest state of mind but not without aesthetic taste, smiled faintly. After 03 put away the flower branches, he led them to the small building. Zhu Shiyu said, "I came here once a month ago. Everyone hurried into the secret realm, and they had more or less things to prepare for the second round of competition. So we needed a place to share what we had.

The young master of Luoxia City hired the medical practitioners from Qianxiu Valley to take turns here to treat illnesses and make medicine for everyone.

03 I said “Oh” and felt that Luoxia City was good at doing business.

When they reached the door of the small building, they saw the young master of Luoxia City, who was good at business, coming out with his arm around a man's shoulder. His face was very enthusiastic, and he kept saying "Please, please, please," "Brother Xue, please," and "Brother Zhao, please, first," as if he was seeing off his half-brother.

Ling Shi stopped with a "creak", turned into a small dragon, and "whoosh" into 03's sleeve.

The movement of the transformed dragon attracted the attention of the people on the opposite side. 03 looked at Xue Bufan expressionlessly.

03: The protagonist.

She glanced at Zhao Hangyi, then looked at Zhu Shiyu, who was as beautiful as a fairy beside her.

think.

03 blinked.

Zhao Hangyi and 03 had met once before entering the secret realm. He was very good at making friends and already knew 03's name. He laughed heartily and said, "Fellow Daoist, welcome to the Chengxian Chamber of Commerce's Shuanglong Secret Realm branch."

He unfolded his folding fan and nodded to the plaque above his head - Jinyu Tower.

"Hello, fellow Taoists." Zhu Shiyu said calmly.

Xue Bufan said in a gentle voice: "I have heard of your great names for a long time. Seeing you today is just as the rumors said. I am Xue Bufan, a cultivator from Dongzhou." After saying that, he bowed.

"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Xue is good in every way, except that you are a little too polite. We are just a little older than you, but we are still of the same generation. Don't be so restrained." Zhao Hang patted Xue Bufan's shoulder and said with a smile.

Xue Bufan also smiled, his eyes fell on 03's cuffs, his eyes puzzled.

03 Ignoring the confusion in his eyes, she walked forward. The two people blocking the door quickly made way for her and watched her walk into the gate of Jinyu Tower without looking back.

"Doing business." said 03.

Zhao Hangyi's eyes lit up, he patted Xue Bufan on the shoulder and said anxiously: "Goodbye, Brother Xue, I won't see you off!" After that he hurriedly chased after him. Zhu Shiyu also nodded to Xue Bufan and walked into the building.

Xue Bufan turned around and looked inside the lobby, then walked out. When he reached a deserted place, he released the barrier and called out "Master".

A dark shadow floated out from the melanin ring on his right thumb. It was much more solid than before, but the face was still unclear. It was a pitch-black mass. A hoarse voice asked impatiently, "What are you doing?"

"I've seen that fellow Daoist before beside my senior sister. He's a senior from the Lingshan Sect." Xue Bufan said hesitantly, "I saw the Fire Rock Dragon following her."

"Fire Rock Dragon..." The black shadow was shocked

He asked happily, "Is Feng Jue also nearby?"

"I haven't seen my senior sister." Xue Bufan said.

The black shadow fluttered around excitedly, its twisted spirit revealing a hint of impatience: "Okay, okay, okay, you wait here until that person comes out and ask him some questions. When you see Feng Jue, give her the gift I prepared for your senior sister!"

"Last time there were too many people and we only had a brief encounter. This time I must deliver the item to her."

Xue Bufan nodded and said, "Yes, Master."

The black shadow smiled with satisfaction. Looking at Xue Bufan, who had become more respectful and obedient to him after receiving the inheritance, he felt that the future was bright and excitedly returned to the ring to recuperate.

Xue Bufan raised his hand and took a look at the ring. After removing the barrier, he stood quietly under the tree.

Although the branch of the Chengxian Chamber of Commerce in the Shuanglong Secret Realm has been established for a short time, it is quite lively. From time to time, people fall from the sky, as if they are using this place as a resting place.

While Xue Bufan was waiting, a man fell to the ground. He looked injured, with blood dripping from the corner of his clothes. Xue Bufan quickly stepped forward to help him up. Seeing the tattoo on his chest, Xue Bufan asked in surprise, "Are you a disciple of Lanyang Palace?"

The injured man smiled gently, endured his wounds and bowed, saying, "I am Wen Chunsheng from Lanyang Palace. Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist."

"It's just a small favor, nothing to mention." Xue Bufan quickly returned the greeting, smiling. Perhaps because of the Feng Jue, he felt a special warmth towards this Lanyang Palace disciple.

Wen Chunsheng smiled and said goodbye to Xue Bufan. After walking a little further, he suddenly turned around and glanced at the man in white standing under the tree. Wen Chunsheng raised his hand to his lips and coughed continuously. He looked seriously injured and even vomited blood, but his eyes, hidden by his hair, were curved, and a cold smile played at the corners of his mouth.

Entering the Golden Jade Building, I could smell the aroma of medicine. I saw numerous medicine cabinets lined the hall. Behind a curtain hung nearby, I could see two blurry figures. Zhao Hangyi quickly explained, "It's a doctor from Qianxiu Valley who's seeing patients. They come every Friday, but transactions in the secret realm require Golden Scale Fragments."

03 Question: "Is it also about gathering information?"

Zhao Hang rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "What kind of news do you want to see? The Chengxian Chamber of Commerce is honest and fair, and will definitely give you the best price. Of course, if you want to sell the news, I welcome it here as well!"

03 nodded and went up to the second-floor box with Zhao Hangyi.

Zhao Hangyi took out the tea-making utensils from the storage ring. Seeing this, 03 took out a bag of melon seeds and peanuts and placed them on the table.

"..." Zhao Hangyi

After a pause, he took out a melon seed and peanut snack from his storage ring, placed it on a golden plate, and placed it on the table. He unfolded a paper umbrella and waved it, saying, "Fellow Daoist, most restaurants do not accept food brought in by yourself."

03 asked curiously: "Are you a regular store?"

Zhao Hangyi's smile cracked a little, and he fanned himself vigorously twice and said, "Hahaha."

Zhu Shiyu explained, "Fellow Daoist, if you can't buy any information, you still have to pay for tea and water here, but you only need to pay spirit stones."

"Oh." It turns out they want to charge money.

He quickly put away the melon seeds, picked up the teacup with both hands, and drank it in one gulp, not caring how hot it was. After putting the cup down, he said, "I want to buy some news."

She raised her hand and released her spiritual power, drawing a portrait exactly the same as the one Zhu Shiyu had drawn before.

"Have you ever seen this pattern?"

Zhao Hang folded his paper fan, looked around, and asked, "Fellow Daoist, where and on what have you seen this pattern?"

"The token on the back of the mountain-devouring beast." 03 said, and Zhu Shiyu nodded beside him.

Zhao Hangyi suddenly showed a disappointed expression, but immediately smiled again and said, "I see. Now, let me ask you two fellow Taoists, have you ever seen anyone find this token and disappear immediately after touching it?"

03 His eyes lit up and he nodded.

Zhu Shiyu quickly asked, "Have you seen it too?"

Zhao Hang shook his head, then nodded and said with a smile, "Just so you two know, the Twin Dragons Secret Realm is extremely vast. Three thousand of us set out from the same location at the same time, but then someone appeared in a place that is completely impossible to reach on foot within a few days. Do you know why?"

03's gaze fell on the spiritual power pattern in the air.

"Over the past two months, many fellow Daoists have experienced the same thing. After discovering the tokens, they were teleported to another area. I believe these tokens are the divine touch left by Venerable Xingmo to disperse everyone." Zhao Hang smiled and sipped his tea, saying, "Don't worry, everyone."

Zhu Shiyu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "So that's how it is. I didn't know that."

"Haha, I also came to this conclusion after gathering information. However, the patterns on these tokens are different, and the locations they convey are also different. I haven't found any pattern yet." Zhao Hang looked at 03 calmly and asked, "But the Phoenix Palace Master was teleported away?"

03 raised her eyes and looked at Zhao Hangyi. She didn't answer and asked, "How much is this message?"

This is why Zhao Hangyi was disappointed, because this piece of information was not worth much, not even enough to sell for a spiritual medicine. He took ten medium-grade spiritual stones and said to 03 with a smile: "If you are willing, I can go to the upper floor to buy it.

I'll post a message and only charge a small agency fee. Please keep an eye out for tokens in the secret realm. If you find a token with the same pattern, I'll give it to you. But then, what the other party wants is the golden scale fragment. "

"Okay!" 03 agreed immediately.

Zhao Hang nodded, feeling that this business was worthwhile. Not giving up, he continued to ask, "I have another plan. If you are willing to spend, why not offer a reward and ask everyone to help you find the Phoenix Palace Master? As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers, and more people means easier work!"

03 calmly said: "No."

Among the three thousand people who entered the secret realm, there were people with upright hearts like Zhu Shiyu, and there were also people like Nie Xiu who thought they were upright. She just wanted to find Feng Jue and didn't want to cause trouble.

"Will you tell anyone that Feng Jue is missing?" 03 took out a piece of golden scale fragment and placed it on the table. Zhao Hangyi whispered, "I will keep my mouth shut."

03 nodded, stood up and picked up Jiuxiao.

Zhao Hangyi also stood up to see the guest off, but saw this generous customer suddenly stop, put the long sword that looked very delicate and exquisite under his arm, took out the kraft paper he had just seen, and put the melon seeds, peanuts and spiritual fruits on the table into the paper bag.

03 asked Zhao Hangyi curiously: "Why do you want to drink tea with me when I paid for the tea?"

"..." Zhao Hang stopped fanning himself and froze. He had always been accused of being a shrewd person, meticulous about every penny and every spirit stone, but this was the first time anyone had asked him such a question.

Zhao Hang reflected on himself, took out a spirit stone from his storage ring and returned it, saying, "It's my fault."

"It's okay, I'm just curious." 03 said. To show her generosity, she even grabbed a handful of melon seeds and piled them on the table. She said to Zhao Hangyi, "I'll wait for your news."

Seeing the two of them leave, Zhao Hang played with his fan, laughed, and drank the tea.

"Wonderful person."

Miao Ren walked out of the Jinyu Tower.

Zhu Shiyu whispered, "Luckily, it's just a teleportation talisman. If that's the case, we'll use this place as the agreed location. I'll search eastwards. If I find a similar token, I'll send the news back to the Jinyu Tower."

"good."

After she left, Ling Shi poked her head out and whispered, "How come I can't sense the master's location if I was just teleported away?"

"Yeah." Only 03 and Lingshi knew about this matter, and they had never told anyone else. 03 had several silver balls in her heart and was sweating anxiously, but her expression was calm, as if she had just come to Jinyulou to do a simple business.

She walked forward, sword in hand.

Xue Bufan, who had been waiting under the tree, saw

She hurried forward and called out, "Fellow Daoist."

03 tilted her head and glanced at Xue Bufan. The spiritual poem in her sleeve was tightly wrapped around her wrist, but 03 seemed to feel nothing and asked calmly, "What's the matter?"

Xue Bufan bowed and asked politely, "Excuse me, are you and Palace Master Feng together?"

He wants to find Feng Jue?

03's heart was filled with alarm, and he asked, "What do you want to see Feng Jue about?"

Xue Bufan thought for a moment and said, "There is something I want to hand over to Palace Master Feng personally."

03 blinked slowly and looked at Xue Bufan.

For some reason, being stared at by her with such a cold gaze, Xue Bufan felt a chill in his heart. He frowned and heard the person in front of him ask, "I have a question for you too."

03 said, "Have you ever seen a teleportation token since entering the secret realm?"

Since he is the protagonist, he should have more experience than others. It depends on whether he explains it or not.

Xue Bufan obviously knew about the token. He showed a hesitant expression on his face. After a while, he nodded and said, "I have seen it, and I know where it is now. If Palace Master Feng needs a token, I can take you there."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw that the person in front of him was silent for even longer.

03 said slowly: "Why do you want to give the token to us?"

Xue Bufan smiled but said nothing. The next second, the smile on his face froze. 03 said, "Because you think Feng Jue is your senior sister?"

"How come you—" Xue Bufan's eyes widened, and just as surprise showed on his face, he heard the person in front of him say in a familiar tone: "Shut up, you talk too much."

Xue Bufan: “…”

Although she didn't have Feng Jue's cold and contemptuous look, her tone was exactly the same. Xue Bufan's lips trembled for a moment, but he continued, "Senior Sister clearly said not to tell this to a fourth person."

03: “Heh.”

She is the leader.

Xue Bufan's eyes revealed a complicated expression, his brows furrowed, and he heard the person in front of him say, "Take me to the token, and I will pass the item to your senior sister for you."

"Can--"

"Promise her!" A hoarse, sharp voice fell into Xue Bufan's ears. It was actually his master who conveyed the message to him personally. Xue Bufan was a little surprised, but he could not disobey his master's order. He nodded and said, "Please follow me, fellow Taoist."

He rode his sword in front, and 03 followed behind.

As Xue Bufan flew, he transmitted a message to the spirit consciousness in the ring, saying, "Master, you clearly instructed me to personally deliver the item to Senior Sister. Why did you ask someone else to do it?"

Ling Shi laughed and said, "Silly disciple, since she even knows about the relationship between you and Feng Jue, the relationship between the two of them must be unusual. So what if she passes it on?"

More importantly, of the 3,000 people who made it here, which one wasn't one in a million? Which one wasn't useful?

Ha ha!

The token that Xue Bufan found was not far from the Jinyu Tower. An hour later, the two landed at the foot of a cliff. 03 looked around, wondering why the protagonist always liked to come to such a dark and damp place.

"Fellow Daoist, please look." Xue Bufan removed the barrier, and a short tree suddenly appeared at the foot of the cliff. A token was hanging from the vines on the tree, but the token was red and engraved with sunflowers.

"I will only give this token to Senior Sister Feng to use. Now, fellow Daoist, can you let me meet Senior Sister Feng?" Xue Bufan seemed to want to see Feng Jue.

03 stared at the token expressionlessly and said, "Tsk."

Ling Shi, who was hiding in her sleeves, stopped shaking. Question marks appeared in her eyes. At this moment, she wanted to fly out and see 03's expression. Are you a bead, or a master?

Xue Bufan also heard 03's impatient voice. He was about to explain when he saw the silver-haired woman suddenly draw out her sword. At that moment, an icy air surged out, the sword hummed, and a cold sword energy rushed over, brushed past his cheek, and hit the mountain wall.

Suddenly, heavy snow fell in the valley. This familiar scene made Xue Bufan's eyes widen instantly.

This sword intent - the Immortal Sword Technique?

"You...how could you?" Xue Bufan stepped back in surprise, raising his hand. Cold snowflakes fell on his palm, as if mocking his folly. So, Feng Jue had been lying to him before? No, Feng Jue had sworn to heaven that she hadn't received the inheritance, but she hadn't denied it either...

Xue Bufan fell into great confusion and sent a message to the spirit in the ring. The spirit in the ring urged him to hand over the things.

Holding the Nine Heavens Sword, she stepped on the white snow and walked step by step to Xue Bufan. She raised her sword, pointed it at the tip of Xue Bufan's nose and asked indifferently: "Now you should know who I am?"

The almost transparent sword reflected Xue Bufan's frightened face, and the word "senior sister" was stuck in his throat.

03 said: "Give me the things."

Xue Bufan silently took out a jade box from his storage ring and placed it on the Jiuxiao Sword. 03 raised the sword and the jade box flew up and landed in her palm. Xue Bufan wanted to ask about the reason, but 03 weighed the box and glanced at him.

His eyes were cold.

Xue Bufan licked his lips and said, "This is something that my master's spiritual consciousness asked me to pass on." He lowered his head and saluted 03 respectfully, a ninety-degree salute, as if the person standing in front of him

Not senior sister, but master.

"Now that you know, there's something you need to remember." 03 said calmly, "I don't like you getting too close to Feng Jue. From now on, when you see Feng Jue, stay as far away from her as possible."

Xue Bufan lowered his eyes and said, "Yes."

03 put the jade box into the storage ring, carried Jiuxiao and walked towards the direction of the transmission order. Her voice fell on the snow, "Also, give my regards to Master for me."

She paused, as if she had thought of something, then smiled lightly and held the teleportation order.

Forget it, seeing Feng Jue is more important.

A white light flashed, and her figure disappeared into the valley.

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03: Put on Feng Jue's mask and transform into Feng Jue