"That's right. The Demon King gave Qingze and me a mark, right in the middle of our foreheads. But for some reason, it can't be revealed now."
He Lanzhi heard this and asked curiously, "What kind of mark is it?"
Chu Lingxiao pretended to recall it before answering, "Hmm... It's shaped like a leaf. Even the edge of the mark is green, which makes it look even more like a leaf."
He answered this point truthfully.
Gu Qingze nodded in agreement and added, "Yes, but after the mark appeared, it disappeared in a split second, as if it had never existed... Or perhaps the word 'hidden' would be more appropriate."
He Lanzhi thought about what they said for a moment, then pulled out a somewhat worn book from the bookshelf behind him (they were now in the study of Helan's house) and quickly turned to a page. There was a hand-painted pattern on that page, also in the shape of a leaf.
He turned the book to that page and handed it to Gu Qingze and Chu Lingxiao, pointing to the pattern: "Does the mark you are talking about look like this?"
Gu Qingze took a closer look and found that it was exactly the same as the mark in his memory. He was secretly surprised, but did not show it on his face. He subconsciously glanced at Ling Xiao again.
Chu Lingxiao nodded: "Exactly the same, Senior Brother Helan, is there any explanation for this mark?"
Although there are annotations below this pattern, since they cannot understand the demon language (the language of the demon race), it is more convenient and quicker to ask Senior Brother Helan.
He Lanzhi seemed to be thinking: "I didn't expect that the magic circle at Xuanyin is an eighth-level defense circle - Qingmu Yuxie Array."
"Aoki Yuxie Formation?! As far as I know, isn't the Aoki Yuxie Formation only capable of resisting demonic cultivators?"
"Didn't Senior Brother Helan say before that in order to prevent other creatures from mistakenly entering the Xuanyin area and getting into danger, the magic circle at the Xuanyin area can prevent any creatures from entering?"
He Lanzhi nodded: "You remember correctly, the Qingmu Yuxie Formation is theoretically only capable of resisting demonic cultivators, so I find it strange."
"Is it an improvement based on the original magic circle?"
Gu Qingze guessed that although he didn't have much knowledge in this area, he had seen examples of successful improvements in books before.
He Lanzhi was silent for a while, then said, "...It's possible."
"But since the mark remains the same as before, unchanged in the slightest, it means no major changes have been made. If that's the case, then everything else related to the Qingmu Yuxie Formation should still be effective..."
He Lanzhi took out two golden leaves from her storage bag and handed them to Gu Qingze and Chu Lingxiao respectively.
"Two junior brothers, put the leaves into your storage bag. Don't eat them now. Wait until you enter the magic circle to eat them."
Gu Qingze looked at the leaf. Apart from emitting a magical golden light, it was no different from an ordinary leaf.
He asked curiously, "Brother Helan, what is this? Why do we have to eat it before entering the magic circle?"
He Lanzhi explained seriously: "Although you have the mark given to you by the Demon King, you can enter the Qingmu Yuxie Formation."
"But there's a layer of methane-like gas inside the Qingmu Yuxie Formation... This special leaf can help you resist the methane and see clearly inside the formation."
Gu Qingze was flattered when he heard this. For a moment, he felt that the light leaf in his hand became heavy. He carefully wrapped a handkerchief around the leaf and then put it into his storage bag.
"Thank you, Brother Helan!"
"Thank you, Senior Brother Helan, for your help!"
Gu Qingze and Chu Lingxiao said in unison.
He Lanzhi waved her hand, signaling that they didn't need to thank her: "We are brothers, this is what we should do."
After saying that, he seemed to remember something and turned to look at Song Jinnian and Su Han.
"I almost forgot to ask, Song Jinnian, and this... Su Han, do you want to go with them? If you want to go too, I'll get you two more leaves."
Upon hearing this, Song Jinnian pointed at himself in surprise: "Me? And Brother Su Han?!"
He Lanzhi didn't understand his excitement, but nodded: "Yes, just the two of you."
Song Jinnian scratched the back of his neck and glanced around casually:
"Ah, no way. I remember that only Brother Qingze and Brother Lingxiao have obtained the Demon King's Mark. In other words, only they can enter the Xuanyin Place. Brother Su Han and I have no way to go there even if we want to."
He Lanzhi seemed to understand: "So this is why you're worried. Don't worry. The formation has existed for so many years, and as far as I know, it hasn't been recharged, so there must be a loophole that can be exploited."
"Hmm... Let me give you an example. For example, after Junior Brother Chu uses the mark to enter, there will be a gap in the formation for less than a second. You can take advantage of this gap and follow him in."
"Although only one person can pass through each gap in the formation, Junior Brother Gu and Junior Brother Chu each have the mark of the Demon King, which is just enough for you and Su Han to pass through."
Song Jinnian looked at He Lanzhi and smiled brightly, but he was cursing in his heart.
The damn Helan obviously wanted to make fun of him. He fanned the flames and insisted that he explain himself clearly.
"Then Helan, why don't you take advantage of this opportunity to go in? As your fellow apprentices, with the protection of a senior brother like you who has higher cultivation, I believe things will go more smoothly. I am willing to give you this precious opportunity."
Song Jinnian took the opportunity to divert attention and directed the focus of the conversation to He Lanzhi.
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