Chapter 406: Unprepared, causing big trouble!

In broad daylight.

Bright and clear world!

The people outside the courtyard gate and the people beside the stone table in the courtyard looked at each other.

They looked at each other in silence.

Birds flew overhead, and passers-by chatted as they walked away.

In Pei Qingyan's hand, the arrow floating on the compass was almost bright enough to condense into a beam of light, announcing that the person with the strongest cultivation level he was looking for was right here.

It is in this inconspicuous small courtyard.

After a brief silence, the man sitting at the stone table finally spoke slowly, with a hint of doubt in his voice, "Who are you?"

Pei Qingyan did not answer his question, but looked into those gray eyes for a long time.

This man's eyes are defective! Pei Qingyan then walked into the courtyard and closed the door.

As he stepped into this place, the arrow beam of light on the compass in his hand almost solidified.

Pei Qingyan fixed his eyes on the man in front of the stone table.

Humph, although he suppressed his own aura to the middle stage of Qi training, how could the secret method of Tianji Sect be so easy to deceive? Do you understand what is the immortal way of magic?

Even though he pretended to be serious, and even his tone and expression showed a bit of confusion, Pei Qingyan had absolute confidence in the Tianji Sect's secret techniques.

Still want to pretend in front of me?

No way!

Pei Qingyan made a gesture with one hand and pointed at the arrow of the light beam on the compass.

Suddenly, the extremely active arrow of the light beam broke free from the constraints of the compass and flew towards the back of the man beside the stone table.

Finally, the arrow of the beam of light was imprinted on the pistil of a flower near the wall that was not easy to see from the outside.

As the arrow of the light beam sank into it, a dazzling light rose up.

Reminding Pei Qingyan that the "person" he was looking for was right here.

Pei Qingyan: “.”

Zheng Fei: “?”

"Who are you?!"

Zheng Fei was at a loss for just a moment, then he stood up straight in an instant. He knew that the person coming must be a cultivator.

Moreover, after opening the door, he went straight to Mr. Gu's Lieyang Tianju. I'm afraid he wanted to seize the spiritual plant. He came with bad intentions! Zheng Fei picked up the small whistle hanging around his neck and blew it hard.

An extremely harsh sound wave spread out from the Gu family's courtyard and echoed far away.

Soon, one could see the Fish Dragon Guards leaping over and running into the Gu family courtyard, staring at Pei Qingyan with particularly unfriendly eyes.

Several tokens appeared in Zheng Fei's hands, all of which were tokens for controlling the internal formations of the Gu family courtyard.

If there is a bad guy who wants to climb over the wall, there is no need for him to activate it, the formation will take effect immediately.

Pei Qingyan entered through the main gate without activating the formation.

Although the beam of light reflected on the Fiery Sun Chrysanthemum was dazzling, it was not lethal. It was more like a bright mark and did not trigger the formation in the courtyard.

It sounds slow, but it is actually fast.

In less than a quarter of an hour, dozens of Fish Dragon Guards swarmed into the Gu family courtyard and completely surrounded Pei Qingyan.

"Fellow Daoist Pei, why are you here?"

The cultivator from the Yulong Guard who had received Pei Qingyan asked in a cold tone.

As fellow cultivators, if the difference in strength is not too big, we can all call each other fellow Taoists.

“That what.”

Pei Qingyan coughed dryly. He never expected that the "person" with the strongest cultivation within a hundred miles of the Xia Dynasty was not a human at all!

It was a spiritual treasure in this yard!!! Damn it, what a rip-off! At this time, Pei Qingyan deeply understood what his master said: Those who try to spy on the secrets of heaven often end up making things worse and are caught in chaos without knowing it.

He used a secret method to search for the strongest cultivators within a hundred miles, but who could have thought, who could have thought, that a spiritual treasure was the strongest being in the Xia Dynasty?! Is this still fair? Does this conform to the way of the immortals?

"I wanted to find some peculiar spiritual plants. The compass in my hand is a tool for searching for spiritual plants. As a result, the compass led me here."

Pei Qingyan smiled awkwardly, his mind racing as he quickly explained.

He couldn't say that he came here to dig up the Xia Dynasty's past.

Now, Xia Chao did not see his old secrets, but instead saw a spiritual plant that was obviously quite extraordinary. Under the spiritual plant lay a huge green bull, glancing at him lazily with its amber eyes, which showed its extraordinary spirituality.

"Yeah?"

The Fish Dragon Guard didn't know whether to believe it or not, he just smiled coldly.

These practitioners are not honest! "Yes."

Pei Qingyan nodded repeatedly.

"This place is not open to outsiders. Please come with us, Brother Pei."

Yulongwei's face darkened and he said in a cold voice.

This is a place that Emperor Xia has repeatedly ordered not to be disturbed by outsiders. Even people like them, the Fish Dragon Guards, are not allowed to enter.

If Zheng Fei hadn't blown the whistle, the most they could do was help keep watch outside the courtyard.

Let’s not talk about whether it is useful or not, just tell me whether you use it with care!

But how long has it been?

Someone broke into the yard directly.

This is not a slap in the face of the Yulongwei, this is a slap in the face of the Xia Dynasty!

"Sure, sure."

Pei Qingyan did not resist. If one dared to do such a thing, he should bear the consequences. The title of Xuantian Sect's disciple was still very useful. Unless he really provoked an untouchable existence, his life would not be in danger.

However, when Pei Qingyan turned around and followed the Fish Dragon Guards to leave, he couldn't help but look back. He didn't look at the two obviously extraordinary and unique spiritual treasures in the yard, but at Zheng Fei.

Could it be that the man with the eye problem was really only at the middle stage of Qi training? Pei Qingyan was taken away.

Zheng Fei quickly closed the door to the courtyard.

After a while, the shining light on the Sun Chrysanthemum gradually faded.

Zheng Fei mobilized the formation token in his hand, and the formation was fully activated.

Now, even if you go through the main gate of the courtyard, you will be attacked by the formation to prevent outsiders from breaking in here for no reason.

I waited for a long time again.

A figure in a green robe ignored the formations scattered throughout the courtyard, walked over, and frowned slightly.

Seeing the person coming, Zheng Fei quickly stood up, bowed and said, "Mr. Gu."

"Um."

Gu Dan nodded slightly, but his brows were still frowned.

He hadn't expected that only such a short time had passed.

There were only a dozen practitioners who had come to Xia Chao, and in the blink of an eye, the Gu family courtyard was exposed to that person's eyes.

Moreover, the person who discovered the Gu family courtyard was just a cultivator who had established his foundation.

According to the concealment formation he had set up in the yard, a cultivator who had established his foundation should not have the ability to detect the difference in the Gu family courtyard.

What went wrong? Did he happen to find the Fiery Sun Chrysanthemum in the Gu family's courtyard when he was looking for Lingzhen? Gu Dan didn't believe in this coincidence.

He was not prepared to show up in front of those practitioners from the lower world.

At least he has to wait until the body of the Great Dao is completely nurtured before he can truly show up and stir up the situation.

At this time, there are still more than ten years before the body of the Great Dao is conceived! Judging from the speed at which the Gu family courtyard is exposed, it is a question whether it can last for ten months, let alone more than ten years.

This made Gu worried and alert.

The magic techniques of Taoism are mysterious and complex.

It is true that he has read many books on Taoism and knows them by heart and can quote them at will, but they are all basic knowledge of Taoism and do not even touch the golden elixir realm.

The memories conveyed by Venerable Bai Lian's erased Dao Fruit are rich and complex, but they are not all of Venerable Bai Lian's memories. Most of them only contain the most profound part of Venerable Bai Lian's memories.

At best, he can be a guide, not a 'master' from whom you can learn.

However, those practitioners who practice in legitimate and famous sects have mastered more sophisticated methods and are difficult to guard against.

"Let Emperor Qizhi do everything he can to find out what means he used and how he found this place."

After thinking for a while, Gu Dan told Zheng Fei, "I'll leave this courtyard to you for now."

"oh oh."

Zheng Fei nodded repeatedly, and then asked: "Then Mr. Gu, where are you going?"

"Don't worry about me. If there is anything important, I will know it."

Gu Dan said casually.

Although that person's methods were extraordinary, he could not escape the gaze of the divine eye.

Good boy, you dare to dig up my past, right?

You see, whether I monitor you or not is the end of you! I can tell how many times you get up at night! Let's see whether the divine power of the heavenly eye is more powerful, or the immortal secret method mastered by a foundation-building cultivator is better.

If he was discovered again, Gu Dan would jump into the Yuan River and never come out again.

"What?!"

In the imperial study, Emperor Qizhi stood up suddenly, furious, "He found that small courtyard directly?"

"Your Majesty, that is indeed the case."

The Yulong Guards lowered their heads deeply, not daring to look directly at Emperor Qizhi who was furious.

"Who leaked the news?"

Emperor Qizhi thought about it.

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In the entire Xia Dynasty, there are actually only two people who truly know of Mr. Gu's existence.

One is Zheng Fei, the other is him.

But Zheng Fei stayed in the Gu family courtyard and refused to come out. He also had no idea about Mr. Gu's background, only that he was very powerful.

It can be said that in the entire Xia Dynasty, the only person who truly understood Gu Dan’s past was himself.

So, he was the one who exposed the Gu family compound? "Bah!"

Emperor Qizhi spat fiercely.

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

He didn't even dare to mention Mr. Gu's name, and directly addressed him as "Master Jishi". This was quite cautious.

He didn't really think of using Mr. Gu to pressure others, he just hoped that those people would have some scruples in their hearts and not regard the Xia Dynasty as an ordinary mundane dynasty.

As it turned out, everything was going well, but Pei Qingyan's visit to the Gu family courtyard completely disrupted his plan.

No, people who cultivate immortality are amazing, right? He also didn't remember that he had the habit of talking in his sleep at night! "What do you do for a living? Huh? Just let him walk into that small courtyard so openly?"

Emperor Qizhi, furious, could not find any fault with himself, so he turned his anger around.

"That man is a foundation-building cultivator. It's not that the brothers don't want to follow him, it's just that it's really difficult to follow him. If we block his way in advance, we're afraid he'll notice something's wrong. As a result, he just pushed the door open and walked in."

The Yulongwei who reported this said with a bitter face.

As the saying goes, great people hide in the city.

This is the Gu family courtyard.

In front of the gate is the main road of the imperial capital, and countless people pass by every day.

It doesn't make sense that ordinary people of the Xia Dynasty can pass through, but those cultivators can't? Could it be that they put up a sign: No outside cultivators are allowed to enter here! Everyone knows that there is something fishy here.

Who would have thought that Pei Qingyan would just push the door open and walk in? "Damn it!"

Emperor Qizhi gritted his teeth.

He knew that there were other things besides Mr. Gu in the Gu family's courtyard! Xia Chao could sell any spiritual treasure, but he would never give any of the spiritual treasures in the Gu family's courtyard to anyone else.

That was Mr. Gu's thing. Even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to take it out to negotiate terms, otherwise his ancestors would scold him to death in his dreams.

"Where is Pei Qingyan? Has he been detained?"

After thinking about it, Emperor Qizhi asked hurriedly.

"It's been detained."

Yulongwei said quickly.

"I will go to interrogate you."

Emperor Qizhi was about to leave when his thoughts gradually became clearer after calming down. He quickly shook his head and said, "No, just leave him there for now. Food is available, but he is not allowed to go out again. I will go find the two practitioners from the Wanfa League."

As we all know, when a person talks about himself, he may deliberately beautify or conceal something.

But competitors will inevitably give the most cruel and true evaluation.

Listen to what the monks from the Wanfa Alliance say first, so that you will be better prepared when you interrogate Pei Qingyan.

In an antique room.

Emperor Qizhi talked with Si Mingguan, a cultivator from the Wanfa League, for a long time. After the tea was refilled, Emperor Qizhi pretended to be nonchalant and said, "With Immortal Master Si's explanation, I have learned a lot about the world of immortal cultivation, and I am also quite close to the Wanfa League. But now in the Xia Dynasty, the Wanfa League is not the only force."

At this point, Emperor Qizhi sighed and said, "For example, Pei Qingyan is from Xuantian Sect. Although I don't know much about Xuantian Sect, I heard from other immortal masters that Xuantian Sect is quite remarkable, and it's probably not easy to offend them."

These seemingly heartfelt words were equivalent to saying that Emperor Xia was more inclined towards the Wanfa Alliance, but due to the sake of face, he could not deny face to other immortal sects.

"Xuantian Sect?"

Si Mingguan laughed and said proudly: "It is true that there is a Yuanying Master behind the Xuantian Sect. But compared with the Wanfa League, it is nothing."

"oh?"

Emperor Qi Zhi's eyes lit up, but his face was hesitant. He said in confusion, "But I heard that Xuan Tian Sect is also related to Tian Ji Sect among the nine major immortal sects. Please help me, Master Si Xian."

As the saying goes, there is no first in literature and no second in martial arts.

There are also differences in high and low levels among immortal sects.

The nine major immortal sects represent the nine different aspects of the immortal path. The immortal sect with the deepest attainments is a true behemoth, and their sect masters are all deities!

All other immortal sects combined are no match for the nine great immortal sects. They are the true giants of the immortal way and should not be provoked. It is natural to be cautious and careful.

"Emperor Xia is talking about the Tianji Sect?"

Si Mingguan laughed and said, "Emperor Xia doesn't know much about the way of immortals, so it's normal that he doesn't know the actions of the Tianji Sect. The Tianji Sect has very few disciples, and they are most concerned about the word "cause and effect".

Except for some outliers, the best thing they do is to protect themselves and never start a war over a small matter. There are even fewer people who are willing to get involved in the secular world, let alone openly demand to take sides.

The Tianji Sect believes that everyone has their own destiny and will never force anything, so how can they blame others for it?"

"Yeah?"

Emperor Qi Zhi nodded, not quite understanding. "So, how did the Tianji Sect become one of the nine great immortal sects?"

"Emperor Xia doesn't know that the most terrifying thing about the disciples of the Tianji Sect is their ability to spy on the secrets of heaven!"

Si Mingguan slapped his thigh and began to speak excitedly, "Although most of the disciples of Tianji Sect are cautious and self-protective, there are occasionally a few outliers.

The Qi Refining Stage dug into the retreat place of the Foundation Establishment Stage, the Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator drilled into the residence of the Golden Core Stage cultivator, the Golden Core Stage broke into the Taoism of the Yuanying Venerable, and even the Yuanying Venerable dug through the place where the Huashen Tianjun forged the Taoism. The most terrifying ability of the disciples of the Tianji Sect is that they are inferior and can't be defended! This ability is enough to make people have no way to go to heaven or enter the earth. Even if it is used to find opportunities, it is also a top-notch expert, and few can match it. With this, how can it not be one of the nine great immortal sects?"

"I see. I think I understand."

Emperor Qizhi nodded slightly.

Although Pei Qingyan was from the Xuantian Sect, the leader of the Xuantian Sect was from the Tianji Sect.

It should be that they used the Tianji Sect's methods to find the Gu family courtyard somehow.

It really proves the saying that it is hard to guard against the insubordination of the inferior!

Since the Tianji Sect has not been wiped out, it will naturally be able to make a name for itself.

"Thank you, Master Si, for clearing up my confusion."

After sorting out the threads, Emperor Qizhi was ready to leave. "After the affairs of the Xia Dynasty are settled, I will have a drink with Master Sixian."

"It's just a small matter."

Si Mingguan smiled slightly and said slowly, "Speaking of which, I have another matter that I would like Emperor Xia to be flexible on."

"oh?"

Emperor Qizhi was slightly surprised. "I wonder if Master Sixian has any problem that requires Xia Chao's help?"

"No, no, no, it's not a big deal."

Si Mingguan smiled and said, "The Xia Dynasty's formations are truly extraordinary and have opened our eyes. It so happens that I have a senior brother who lives not far from the Xia Dynasty and will arrive soon. He is obsessed with formations and has studied them deeply. He wants to come to the Xia Dynasty to see the formations set up in the Xia Dynasty's imperial court. I wonder if the Xia Emperor can make some concessions?"

These words were spoken with great courtesy.

But the content is not polite at all.

How could the formation that protected the imperial court be studied by others? Emperor Qi Zhi's face darkened in an instant.

These immortal cultivators, one by one, really don't take the Xia Dynasty seriously!

A man who treated the Xia Dynasty as his back garden and wandered around recklessly.

One was even more outrageous, wanting to test the strength of Xia Dynasty's trump card! "Emperor Xia, please don't misunderstand me. My senior brother has a very deep attainment in formations. I think he would never destroy the formations in Xia Dynasty's imperial court. Even if there is damage, the Wanfa Alliance will definitely be able to compensate Xia Dynasty with a better formation."

Si Mingguan also noticed the displeasure of Emperor Qi Zhi, and hurriedly said: "To be honest, the master of that senior brother is known as a formation maniac. He is a disciple of Tianyan Sect, one of the nine major immortal sects, and is praised by the outside world as the best person under the Nascent Soul stage. If you can build a good relationship with his disciples, what kind of formation can't you get?

Emperor Xia needs to make a wise decision."

After a brief silence, Emperor Qizhi showed a stiff smile on his face and said word by word: "Of course, I would love to have you."

(End of this chapter)