Chapter 130: Don't be surprised by Lao Liu's basic operation (asking for monthly tickets)

Inside the cave.

Zhang Bairen looked at the pointer on the disc and fell into deep thought.

The disc is his biggest secret, and it is also the basis on which he was able to advance step by step from an ordinary village boy with average qualifications to the late stage of foundation building.

He got this disc when he was in the mountain village. It was this disc that guided him to find the magic weapon that led him to the path of cultivating immortals.

All the opportunities that followed came from the guidance of the disc.

This disc has become one with him. If there is an opportunity and it suits him, he will be able to sense it and even sense its approximate location.

But if you want to find the specific location, you need a disc to guide you.

But ever since he came to Wenjin Sect, the pointer on the disk has never moved again.

Tried in many places, all the same.

"I have been to all the places in Wenjin City that can be visited. The only place I have not been to is the forbidden area above the Wenjin Sect's main hall."

During the three months, Zhang Bairen conducted a survey of the Wenjin Sect and found out that the main hall of the Wenjin Sect was not the highest point.

Behind the main hall of Wenjin Sect, there is a sloping peak, which is like a sharp sword inserted diagonally on the cliff on one side.

That sloping peak is the highest point of Wenjin Peak.

However, that place is the sect's forbidden area, and cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage are not allowed to enter.

"Now that there is no Jindan strongman in the sect, with my ability to hide, I should not be discovered if I sneak up and observe."

“Even if we are discovered, the worst that can happen is that we can run away, but that would be a little unfair to fellow Daoist Yao.”

Thinking of Fellow Daoist Yao, a smile appeared on Zhang Bairen's face.

This is a good person.

He takes good care of me and is also the closest to me. If Wen Jinzong finds out that I have ill intentions, Fellow Daoist Yao will definitely be implicated.

Although I feel a little sorry, I still have to do what I should do.

He came to ask Jin Cheng for two purposes. One was to clear his name. However, Chu Ning had been in seclusion in the cave and he had only met him once so far. He could not get any useful information from him.

Another purpose is to find your own opportunity.

This opportunity is most likely related to Danjie.

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"Chun Ning, that guy is moving."

Chu Ning, who was in the cave, was reminded by the black snake and immediately came out of the cave.

He and Black Snake signed a life contract, which allowed them to talk in each other's minds as long as they were within a mile of each other.

A distance of one mile is almost the limit of the spiritual awareness of an ordinary cultivator in the late stage of foundation building, but Chu Ning knows that those who are in the sixth position are generally good at spiritual awareness.

This is a necessary skill for Lao Liu. Otherwise, he can’t even find the enemy, so what’s the point of being Lao Liu?

In order to avoid being discovered by Zhang Bairen that he was being followed, Chu Ning deliberately kept the distance to two miles, and slowly followed behind based on his sense of the black snake's location.

In this way, after walking around most of Wenjin Peak, Chu Ning was not in a hurry.

This is Lao Liu's normal operation. He would first make a circle to see if anyone is following him. However, Zhang Bairen still lacks experience. If it were him, he would not only have to make a circle, but also find a place to hide.

Judging from the change in the black snake's position, Zhang Bairen did not hide to see if there was anyone following him.

Either he was confident in his own spiritual awareness, or he was afraid of encountering other disciples of the Wenjin Sect.

Chu Ning hoped it was the former.

"Now we are heading towards our real destination."

After the circle was over, based on Zhang Bairen's route, Chu Ning smiled. After following for a while, he could almost guess where Zhang Bairen was going.

Ask about the forbidden area on the top of Jinfeng Mountain.

Chu Ning is very familiar with Wenjin Peak. He has walked the entire mountain himself, which is a basic quality that a leader must have.

Zhang Bairen is now heading straight towards the top of the mountain. At the top of the mountain is the meeting hall of the Wenjin Sect, but no one is using it now and there is nothing good there.

As for the treasure house of Wenjin Sect, Zhang Bairen couldn't enter.

Therefore, Zhang Bairen had only one target, which was the sloping peak behind the main hall, which was also the forbidden area of ​​the Wenjin Sect.

Are there any good things in the forbidden area of ​​the current sect?

Chu Ning thought about how he once curiously asked his master why the current sect had set up a forbidden area, but his master just smiled mysteriously at him.

Riddler and the like, damn it.

But considering that he is my master, I forgive him.

An hour later.

Chu Ning had already arrived at the main hall on the top of the mountain, but did not move forward because Zhang Bairen did not move.

A quarter of an hour later, Chu Ning went down the mountain and returned to his cave.

Not long after Chu Ning returned to the cave, Lao Hei also came back.

"That guy wanted to enter the forbidden area, but the forbidden area was sealed by a formation and he couldn't get in, so he returned the same way."

Lao Hei told Chu Ning about the situation when Zhang Bairen was standing in front of the forbidden area.

"But I feel that this guy is quite accomplished in formations. I heard him groping for a long time and mumbling a few words. It seems that he knows what formation it is."

"You mean, it won't be long before Zhang Bairen will be able to break the seal of the forbidden area."

Chu Ning was not too surprised that Zhang Bairen was good at formations, because the Secret Mirror had already hinted that Zhang Bairen's opportunity to build his foundation was found in a secret realm.

That secret realm was blocked by a formation, and the entrance was controlled by several foundation-building monks. Zhang Bairen was able to get in because he broke the formation of the secret realm and created a hole to sneak in.

"It's not in vain that I entertained him so many times in Miaoyin Pavilion. Let's wait until he breaks the formation and then we can follow him in."

Chu Ning had a plan, but he also had something else to do, which was to put on a show for the Jindan expert from the Xuantian Sect.

The next day!

Chu Ning, in the identity of Yao Qihua, found Gu Fanzhou in front of other foundation-building cultivators and offered him the Three-Phase Thunder Killing Formation.

"Brother Gu, I got this formation by chance in the past. Now that the sect is in crisis, I am willing to donate this formation to the sect."

It was the monthly meeting day of Wenjin Sect. Except for Chu Ning's real body, all other foundation-building cultivators were present.

When everyone saw the formation jade slip that Chu Ning took out, they all looked over. Chu Ning focused his spiritual sense on Zhang Bairen and noticed that there was a slight change in Zhang Bairen's expression.

Did Zhang Bairen also know or have heard of the Three-phase Thunder Killing Formation? It seemed that Zhang Bairen's attainments in formations were indeed not bad. This kind of formation that could threaten a Jindan strongman was not accessible to ordinary foundation-building cultivators. Zhang Bairen used to be a solitary cultivator. Even in Fire Phoenix City, he was just a guest official of a medium-sized local force.

"Brother Yao has this intention, which is a blessing for our sect."

Gu Fanzhou's expression remained unchanged, but he was surprised in his heart. What was Junior Brother Chu up to? He used Yao Qihua's identity to offer a formation.

After taking the jade slip and scanning the information inside, Gu Fanzhou's eyes flashed with excitement: "Okay, this formation is exactly what we need now, but in order for this formation to exert its power, it needs the cooperation of the Thunder Pearl. Do you have any Thunder Pearls on you, brothers?"

The foundation-building cultivators present all shook their heads. If they had any, they would not be reluctant to give them up. Senior Brother Gu would definitely not let them suffer a loss and could choose treasures of equal value from the treasury in exchange.

The main reason is that the Thunder Pearl is a rare item and not many people have it.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Gu Fanzhou also knew that the Thunder Pearl was not so easy to find.

"Junior Brother Yao has been rewarded for presenting this formation. You are allowed to go to the treasury and choose a treasure."

"Thank you, Brother Gu."

Zhang Bairen, who was standing by, heard what Gu Fanzhou said and glanced at Chu Ning, but then kept his eyelids drooped, as if he was slacking off at work.

In fact, there really aren't too many important things to discuss in these monthly discussions. Although the last attack by the three families failed to defeat the Loose Cultivator Alliance, it did make the Loose Cultivator Alliance not dare to attack the three families easily again, and they have stopped their attacks recently.

After the meeting, Chu Ning walked out of Senior Brother Gu’s cave.

"Brother Yao, wait a moment!"

Zhang Bairen's voice came from behind. After three months of drinking together, the two of them had transformed from fellow Taoists to fellow apprentices.

"What's the matter, Junior Brother Zhang?"

"I'm planning to invite Senior Brother Yao to go to Miaoyin Pavilion to listen to music. You and I haven't been there for a few days."

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"Okay, let's go."

Chu Ning did not refuse. His intuition told him that Zhang Bairen's invitation to him at this time was definitely not just for the purpose of going to Miaoyin Pavilion to listen to music.

Which serious monk would go to listen to music in broad daylight?

The two of them went down the mountain together, and Liu Piaopiao from Miaoyin Pavilion personally accompanied them. After all, they were two great masters in the late foundation building stage, and they were also frequent visitors to Miaoyin Pavilion.

If you come to Miaoxian Pavilion in broad daylight, you must be here to really listen to music.

Liu Piaopiao arranged a female practitioner with good musical skills to play the piano in the yard, while Chu Ning and Zhang Bairen sat in the house, tasting fine wine.

After three cups of wine, Chu Ning spoke first: "Junior Brother Zhang, is there anything I can help you with? If you need any help from me, just let me know."

Zhang Bairen was not surprised that Chu Ning had figured out the clue. He had invited Senior Brother Yao to Miaoyin Pavilion in broad daylight, so Senior Brother Yao would definitely be able to guess it.

"Brother Yao, I find it difficult to say this, but this opportunity is so rare that I don't want to miss it."

"oh?"

Chu Ning's expression turned serious: "Junior brother, please speak up. We are close friends, no need to be polite."

Zhang Bairen bowed to Chu Ning, and then said: "Then Junior Brother is so shameless. This time Senior Brother Yao can enter the treasure house of the current sect to take something. Can you take the Earth Spirit Pearl?"

"Earth Spirit Pearl? Junior Brother, do you need this thing?"

After entering the Wenjin Sect, Chu Ning went to the library specifically to look for jade slips that introduced some treasures in the world of immortal cultivation. He also knew about the Earth Spirit Pearl.

Earth Spirit Pearl is a nice-sounding term, it is actually Earth Spirit Stone, a mutated spirit stone.

Generally, cultivators can absorb the spiritual energy from spirit stones, but the spiritual energy from earth spirit stones cannot be absorbed by cultivators.

But this does not mean that the Earth Spirit Stone has no value. On the contrary, precisely because the spiritual energy cannot be absorbed and will not leak out, the Earth Spirit Stone is very valuable in formations and refining materials.

So Zhang Bairen needed the Earth Spirit Stone to set up the formation, or to break it? If Chu Ning didn't know that Zhang Bairen was planning to attack the forbidden area on the top of the mountain, he would have found a reason to politely refuse, but now he decided to help Zhang Bairen.

"To be honest, Junior Brother wants to refine a top-grade spiritual weapon, and currently he is in need of the Earth Spirit Pearl. I checked the list of treasures in the sect's treasury, and there happens to be the Earth Spirit Pearl."

The Wenjin Sect allows disciples to view the treasure list, and there is even an exchange point value behind each treasure or material. This allows disciples who happen to need this treasure to work hard to earn contribution points.

After Zhang Bairen explained the reason, he continued, "If it's difficult for you, then forget it. It's the same if I spend some time to collect the points to exchange."

"Since you need it, then go to the treasury and exchange it for the Earth Spirit Pearl. I don't lack anything recently."

"Thank you, senior brother. I will always remember this favor." Zhang Bairen stood up and solemnly expressed his gratitude to Chu Ning.

"You and my brother, there is no need to do this, just listen to the music."

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The next day.

Chu Ning followed Gu Fanzhou to the treasure house.

"Junior Brother Chu, what scene are you acting out?" Gu Fanzhou asked curiously.

"Brother, I have no choice. When we attacked the Loose Cultivator Alliance, I sneaked into the alliance as Yao Qihua. I wanted to see if I could take the opportunity to sneak attack and kill a few foundation-building cultivators. But I was discovered by that Jindan strongman."

Chu Ning explained with a wry smile: "That Jindan expert didn't see through Junior Brother's true identity and let Junior Brother continue to be a spy in Wenjin Sect. This formation was given by that Jindan expert, and was presented to our sect through Junior Brother's hands."

"What is the purpose of this person doing this?" Gu Fanzhou frowned and thought.

"Junior brother has also thought about it for a long time, but still has no clue. I just think it is very likely related to the Thunder Pearl."

"Lightning Pearl?" Gu Fanzhou's eyes lit up: "According to our previous speculation, this person is related to Xuantian Sect, and he is here to find the murderer of Zheng Qingmin. Is it possible that Zheng Qingmin has a Lightning Pearl? If anyone can take out the Lightning Pearl, it may be the murderer of Zheng Qingmin."

Chu Ning suddenly realized something: "Why didn't I think of this? Senior brother is really amazing. He saw through the other party's intention so quickly."

Gu Fanzhou smiled and looked at Chu Ning. Did Junior Brother Chu really not see that?

The Jindan powerhouse from Xuantian Sect was most suspicious of Junior Brother Chu.

Chu Ning responded with a naive smile.

Brothers, everything is self-explanatory.

After taking the Earth Spirit Pearl from the treasury, Chu Ning went to find Zhang Bairen and left amid the other party's thanks.

"Old Black, keep an eye on him. I have a feeling that Old Six is ​​about to make a move."

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Twelve days later.

The round moon is like a disk, hanging high in the sky.

Twelve days after Zhang Bairen obtained the Earth Spirit Pill, he finally started his second action.

After receiving the message from Lao Hei, Chu Ning did not accompany Zhang Bairen in circles anymore, but went directly to the top of the mountain to wait.

This time he had to ambush. If he followed Zhang Bairen, what if Zhang Bairen just opened a gap in the formation, and the formation closed after he entered? Chu Ning summoned the underground boat and hid directly underground, waiting for Zhang Bairen's arrival.

Half an hour later, a figure appeared.

It doesn't look like Zhang Bairen, but like Xiao Ganyun.

Chu Ning knew that Zhang Bairen was afraid that his true identity would be discovered if he met someone.

After a few breaths, Zhang Bairen stood in front of the forbidden area.

The next moment, Zhang Bairen suddenly shouted, "Who!"

Chu Ning, who was hiding in the underground boat, had no change in expression on his face.

It’s just Laoliu’s basic operation, don’t be surprised.

As he expected, although Zhang Bairen shouted softly, his figure stood still and did not move. After a while, the vigilance on his face disappeared.

Thanks, thanks to Yiji ShenQ, thanks to Daoyi, thanks to Poyang Shaoshuai for the reward

(End of this chapter)