For the next few days, every time Lu Guo had a problem, she would go to Zhang Yan for advice. He didn't refuse and deduced everything for her.
Although Lu Guo was the only person in the Vast Path Temple, Zhang Yan could tell that she wasn't a shrewd person. Sometimes, some words didn't seem to come from her mouth, so he guessed that there must be someone else behind her.
He tested her a few times and found that whenever he inadvertently mentioned the tortoise-shaped mountain, Lu Guo would unconsciously reveal a nervous expression.
Thus, Zhang Yan thought to himself, "The tortoise-shaped mountain must be a very important place to this person. That's why she's so nervous. This is a bit troublesome. Uncle Yu Gu once said that this mountain is the best place to harvest Qi. This place is also very important to me, so I need to think of a way to enter this mountain."
However, he didn't know the details of the Vast Path Palace, so he couldn't act rashly.
But there was no point in wasting time like this. He needed to think of an idea as soon as possible.
He thought about it carefully and felt that his knowledge of the Eroded Writings must be of great use to Lu Guo. Otherwise, she wouldn't be so attentive. He might as well use this point to make a big fuss, retreat in order to advance, and force the person in charge to come out. He would first see the situation of this place and then make plans.
After making up his mind, he wasn't in a hurry to act. Instead, he waited patiently for a month under the other party's hospitality.
On this day, he felt that the time was right. Taking advantage of the time when Lu Guo finished asking for advice, he said, "I've troubled fellow cultivator for many days. Today, I will leave."
Lu Guo was caught off guard and said in surprise, "Fellow cultivator, you're leaving just like that?"
Zhang Yan said sternly, "That's right. I travel the world in search of opportunities. How can I stay here and not leave? "
These days, Lu Guo was used to asking Zhang Yan for advice every day. She felt that there were many things she didn't understand, but as long as he gave her some pointers, she would suddenly see the light. Now that she was in high spirits, how could she bear to let him leave? She tried to persuade him to stay.
Unfortunately, no matter what he said, Zhang Yan's face was firm and he insisted on leaving. Lu Guo was so anxious that she was sweating profusely. In the end, she had no choice but to plead, "Since Fellow Taoist wants to leave, there's no need to rush. Why don't you stay for one more day and allow I to be your host?"
Zhang Yan cupped his hands and reluctantly agreed. "Thank you for your hospitality, Fellow Daoist Lu. Then I will leave tomorrow. "
After Lu Guo left, she hurriedly ran to the back of the temple and complained, "Eldest Martial Brother, that fellow Zhang Yan is leaving. I've said it before, it's just wine and tea. It's just a small favor, how can it make this person stay? "
Daoren, however, remained seated and motionless. Instead, he asked, "Junior Martial Brother, have you had a great harvest these few days?"
Lu Guo nodded vigorously and said, "I've learned a lot. If this Fellow Daoist Zhang is willing to stay for a few more days, I will definitely be able to break the ninth formation. "
Daoren nodded and said, "It seems that this person is also a real talent." He paused and asked, "Has he gone anywhere else these few days, or has he inquired about anything?"
Lu Guo smiled bitterly and said, "These days, it's always been me asking him for advice. This Fellow Daoist has never asked me anything. Apart from that, he doesn't even leave the house. If we're talking about schemes, it's us who ask him for help. "
The fat Daoist tilted his head and leaned forward. "Senior Martial Brother, aren't you being too cautious?"
Daoren snorted and said, "This matter involves the treasures of the mountain. No matter how cautious we are, it's never too much! "
Lu Guo became anxious and stomped his feet. "But if this person leaves, where are we going to find someone skilled in eroding runes? Do we have to wait for another three hundred years? At that time, I'm afraid we'll all be a pile of bones. Eldest Martial Brother, you're so muddle-headed! "
The fat Daoist was displeased and scolded, "Third Martial Brother, how can you speak to Eldest Martial Brother like that? Do you have any manners? "
Lu Guo lowered his head and cupped his fists. "Eldest Martial Brother, I spoke without thinking. Please forgive me."
Daoren waved his hand and didn't seem to mind at all. He smiled and said, "It's fine. Third Martial Brother is just a little too impatient. However, you're right about one thing. In a few hundred years, we'll all be a pile of bones. What's the point of guarding this treasure mountain? Regardless of whether this person has ulterior motives or not, at this point, we can only invite him to give it a try. "
Lu Guo was overjoyed and said, "Does Senior Martial Brother want to meet this Fellow Daoist?"
Daoren nodded and smiled. "You can invite him here. I will talk to him personally."
Lu Guo was overjoyed. He said, "Alright." He turned around and left in a puff of smoke. He was in a hurry to invite Zhang Yan.
The fat Daoist was puzzled. He felt that what Lu Guo said was contrary to his Senior Martial Brother's cautious style. He said, "Eldest Martial Brother, aren't you being too hasty?"
Daoren smiled and said, "Don't worry, Second Junior Martial Brother. I've sent my disciples out to investigate and they've found out about this person's background. He's not a cultivator from the Middle Pillar State. Not only does he have no foundation here, he also has some grudges with the Lie Xuan Order. We'll ask him to decipher the Eroded Runes first. When we break the formation and obtain the treasure, we'll try to capture him and send him to the Lie Xuan Order. It'll be a great achievement. Isn't this killing two birds with one stone?"
The fat Daoist came to a realization. He slapped his knee and said, "Senior Martial Brother, that's a good plan. But why didn't you tell Third Junior Martial Brother?"
Daoren shook his head. "Third Junior Martial Brother is simple-minded. He doesn't know the ways of the world. If he shows any flaws, it won't be good. It's not too late to talk about it after we're done."
The fat Daoist sighed. "When we get the treasure, we can return to Ping Dong. I'm sure Junior Martial Brother will understand Eldest Martial Brother's efforts."
After waiting for a while, they heard footsteps. They looked up and saw a tall and handsome young Daoist with bright eyes beside Lu Guo. His sleeves fluttered in the wind, making him stand out from the crowd. The two of them entered the cave one after the other.
Both of them stood up. Daoren cupped his hands and said with a friendly expression, "I'm sure this must be Daoist Zhang Yan. I'm Duanmu Li, the temple master of Hao Xing Daoist Palace. This is my Junior Martial Brother, Hong An. I was in seclusion a few days ago, so I didn't come out to greet you. Please forgive me for my neglect."
Zhang Yan took a look at this person. He saw a strange aura coming from Daoren. He had felt this feeling from Han Guzi before, so he had some guesses in his heart. He cupped his hands and said, "Temple Master Duanmu, you're too kind. Daoist Lu has been very courteous these days. I can't thank you enough for your hospitality."
He turned his gaze and bowed to Hong Anhong. The latter responded with a smile.
Duanmu Li extended his hand and said, "Daoist Zhang, please sit."
Zhang Yan sat down. After the four of them sat down, Duanmu Li chuckled. He said, "I invited you here today because I have a request."
Zhang Yan cupped his hands and said plainly, "I don't deserve it. Temple Master Duanmu's cultivation is far above I's. What request do you have for me?"
Duanmu Li saw his unapproachable expression, so he exchanged glances with Hong An and smiled, "Daoist, don't be in a hurry to reject me."
He raised his hand and a cloud of smoke floated up from the ground. It rose up and gradually condensed into the shape of a mountain. It was the full appearance of Kun Island. He pointed at one of the mountains and said, "Daoist, please take a look."
Zhang Yan took a look and his eyes narrowed. This mountain was the tortoise-shaped mountain!
Duanmu Li looked at the mountain and said emotionally, "I won't hide it from you. In my sect, there was a senior who hid several magic treasures in this mountain. It was rumored that there was even a true weapon. However, in order to sharpen the perseverance of the descendants, he left thirty-six formations. Any disciple who wants to take the treasures must remove all these formations. This senior was afraid that the descendants would not be skilled enough, so he hid them in the mountains and rivers. He used the Art of Erosion Runes to hide the key to breaking the formations. However, we are shallow and do not understand the meaning. We can only look and sigh. "
Hearing this, Zhang Yan looked up at Lu Guo and said with a smile that was not a smile, "No wonder Daoist Lu has been asking me for advice these past few days. All of the incantations are hidden formations. So that's how it is. "
Lu Guo blushed and said awkwardly, "I'm sorry for making you laugh. I'm ashamed."
The Art of Erosion Runes was passed down from ancient almighties and contained the truth of heaven and earth. Even sects like the East Flower Continent that had tens of thousands of years of history were not proficient in it. The deduction method was passed down in secret and never leaked to outsiders.
The sects of the Central Pillar Continent had risen and fallen several times, and this method had long been lost. Now that they had met Zhang Yan, he was their only hope.
Duanmu Li's expression turned solemn. He stood up and solemnly bowed to Zhang Yan. He said, "I and my brothers have a presumptuous request. Since you are proficient in this method, why don't you join forces with us to break this formation? We will reward you generously when the time comes."
Hong An and Lu Guo also stood up and bowed to Zhang Yan.
An awkward expression appeared on Zhang Yan's face. He said, "This, I am not a disciple of your sect. How can I overstep my authority?"
Duanmu Li heaved a heavy sigh and said, "This old Taoist also knows that this request is too abrupt, but this matter is really too important to us Senior and Junior Brothers, and we suffer from no one to help us. We've wasted several hundred years in vain, but we're still unable to enter the door. If Fellow Daoist is unwilling to help us, then there's no more hope."
When he spoke up to here, he seemed to have made some sort of resolution, and he said in a low voice, "Then why don't we do this? If we're able to break through this formation, then I'll make the decision. Fellow Daoist can choose any Magic Treasure from within it and leave. Fellow Daoist Zhang, what do you think?"
He stole a glance at Zhang Yan's expression and saw that he seemed to be moved. He was secretly delighted and hurriedly gave his junior brother a look.
Hong An stepped forward and bowed. "Fellow Zhang, you are the only one who can help us now. Do you want us to kneel and beg you?"
Lu Guo also had a pitiful expression, but he was sincere. He said, "Fellow Zhang …"
Zhang Yan seemed to be unable to endure the pleading of the three of them. He let out a long sigh and said, "Fine. Since Temple Master Duanmu earnestly requests this matter, I am willing to help. There is only one difficulty. If you three Fellow Daoists don't agree, I would rather leave right now."
The three of them were overjoyed when they saw him agree. Duanmu Li hurriedly said, "What do you need, Fellow Daoist? Please tell us. As long as it's something that I and my Senior Brother can do, we will agree to it."
Zhang Yan's expression suddenly became extremely serious. He said, "I have been practicing with Fellow Daoist Lu for the past few days. I noticed that although this mountain and river's momentum contains the method to break the formation, it needs to interact with the formation. Otherwise, I won't be able to figure out the details. Therefore, I need to see the formation in person to have an idea."
Lu Guo hurriedly stood up and said, "I can prove that Fellow Daoist Zhang's words are true. A few days ago, when I was asking for guidance, there were several difficulties. Fellow Daoist Zhang once said that if I don't see the formation in person and can't verify it from the side, I won't be able to discern the true meaning of the formation even if I have the Erosion Glyphs."
Duanmu Li pondered for a while and finally said, "What Daoist Zhang said is also a reasonable request. In that case, Third Junior Brother, please move to Turtle Snake Mountain and observe the formation."
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