The cultivation bases of the cultivators below Skylark Pagoda were lower. They only felt that the newcomer was an elite, but they did not know his exact cultivation base.
Smarter high-ranked cultivators usually hid their auras so that they would not be easily detected.
However, no matter what, this display was enough to intimidate the others.
Little Yuan 'er held the brocade box in one hand and the Nirvana Sash in the other. She looked curiously at the approaching cultivator.
Mingshi Yin said, "Master … I'll go help junior sister."
"There's no need for that." Lu Zhou rejected his suggestion.
His instincts told him that Yanzi Yunsan was about to appear.
It was possible that he was hiding in a dark corner and watching all of this. Perhaps, he was standing among the cultivators.
Yanzi Yunsan was merely a codename. Nobody knew his real name nor did they know how profound his cultivation base was. Perhaps, he was in the Brahman Sea realm or the Nascent Divinity realm.
The mysterious cultivator stopped dozens of meters away from Skylark Pagoda.
He bowed slightly and cupped his hands.
"Congratulations on your birthday, Miss Ninth. I'm here to present you a gift on behalf of the sect master."
He placed his hands flat and gently pushed them forward.
A weak energy carried the brocade box toward Skylark Pagoda.
The cultivators below Skylark Pagoda looked at this scene in shock.
Who was this little girl? Why was the mysterious cultivator treating her with such respect?
Jiang Aijian smiled faintly and said, "The Evil Sky Pavilion's Si Wuya lives up to his name … The treasure in the brocade box must be the Giant Silkworm Gloves."
The others watched as the brocade box floated toward Little Yuan 'er.
Little Yuan 'er was filled with anticipation as she watched the brocade box fly toward her.
Her Eldest Senior Brother had given her the Cloud Treading Boots, and her Second Senior Brother had given her the Cloud Feather Raiment. What would Seventh Senior Brother give her?
The brocade box was within reach!
Whoosh!
On the surface of Nine Bends River, a hook flew toward a small boat.
The hook that resembled a fishing line streaked through the air toward the brocade box.
Jiang Aijian smiled faintly and said, "The fish has taken the bait."
He tapped the ground with the tip of his foot.
Jiang Aijian shot toward Nine Bends River at lightning speed.
Mingshi Yin and Duanmu Sheng were not willing to fall behind.
The two of them stomped on the ground and glided across the water like dragonflies skimming the surface of the water.
The others exclaimed in shock.
"Three Nascent Divinity Tribulation experts!"
Lu Zhou was not bothered by the brocade box in the air. Instead, he looked at Jiang Aijian with interest.
Ever since he got to know Jiang Aijian, he had never seen Jiang Aijian fight.
His attack was not inferior to Mingshi Yin's.
Bang!
Jiang Aijian was the first to reach the skiff.
As the grappling hook approached the brocade box, it suddenly retracted.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
In the pavilion, in the Skylark Pagoda, and at the bottom of the Nine Bends River, several hooks and ropes appeared at the same time, heading toward the brocade box.
His speed was too fast, so fast that he couldn't react in time.
"There's no one on the ship," Jiang Aijian replied.
Mingshi Yin turned around.
Hundred Tribulations Insight.
Without any hesitation, he unleashed his Hundred Tribulations Insight avatar.
At the same time, the Great Mystic Technique flashed towards his Junior Sister.
He had a feeling that if Yanzi Yunsan wanted to obtain the Sky Silkworm Gloves, he would not just prepare something as simple as a grappling hook. His Youngest Junior Sister might also become Yunsan's target.
He flew toward the gazebo.
Duanmu Sheng moved his Overlord Spear. He wielded it with one hand and dived into the Nine Tune River.
Bang!
The grappling hook wrapped around the brocade box.
Little Yuan 'er looked to her left and right. When she saw her Fourth Senior Brother flying toward her, she said, "Yunsan isn't here!"
Mingshi Yin frowned slightly. 'If he's not on Skylark Pagoda, where could he be?'
The Nirvana Sash flew toward the brocade box. Little Yuan 'er would not allow her gift to be taken away in front of her.
The Nirvana Sash was a heaven-grade weapon, after all. It instantly flew out and wrapped around the brocade box.
Little Yuan 'er walked in the air.
At the same time, the others saw a kite the size of a human flying toward them.
"Yunsan, you can't escape!"
Jiang Aijian drew his sword!
Zing!
The sword was unsheathed. A dragon's roar resounded in the air.
The Dragoncry Flying Sword pierced towards the kite at lightning speed.
Lu Zhou's gaze fell on the kite as well.
Bam!
The flying sword struck the kite.
The kite string snapped!
It fell slowly.
"No one's here?"
Dragonsong flew back under Jiang Aijian's control.
Yunsan's cunning had exceeded his expectations.
Under the control of the Nirvana Sash, the brocade box returned to Little Yuan 'er.
The cultivators on Skylark Pagoda were dumbfounded.
The cultivators on the flying chariot did not want to interfere in this matter. With swift movements, they returned to the flying chariot.
The flying chariot flew away in an instant.
When Little Yuan 'er saw the flying chariot flying away, she did not feel happy that her Seventh Senior Brother had given her a gift. Instead, she stomped her foot. "Humph, you're running away? One day, I'll catch you for master."
Splash!
The Overlord Spear spun out of the Nine Tune River with energy.
Duanmu Sheng tailed the spear and shot into the air, creating a huge wave in his wake.
"There's nothing under the water." Duanmu Sheng grabbed the Overlord Spear's shaft and returned on water.
Dragonsong returned to its scabbard at this moment.
Mingshi Yin landed on Skylark Pagoda.
With Little Yuan 'er, there were four elites in total.
The surroundings of Skylark Pagoda fell silent.
The kite wobbled and landed on the ground.
It was as though nothing had happened.
Jiang Aijian walked toward Lu Zhou with Dragonsong in his arms. When he was in front of Lu Zhou, he cupped his fists and said, "I'm sorry, I couldn't catch you."
Mingshi Yin returned as well and shook his head.
Duanmu Sheng was drenched in water. His hair was drenched. His well-built body and muscles, coupled with the Overlord Spear, caused the cultivators in the vicinity to retreat.
He snorted and unleashed his Primal Qi.
The scalding heat wave evaporated the water on his body in an instant.
"Indeed, he's cunning." Lu Zhou shook his head.
Little Yuan 'er flew back into the air.
She landed on the ninth floor of Skylark Pagoda.
She eagerly opened the brocade box.
A pair of exquisite, spotlessly white, and flawless gloves was placed in the brocade box.
Bam!
A black crossbow shot out of the Nine Tune River's surface.
The tip of the crossbow was wrapped in shining golden energy.
A circular energy seal that resembled the Eight Trigrams swirled around the black crossbow.
"Look out!"
It was too sudden.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and said, "Are they skilled in traps?"
To be able to achieve this, other than one mechanism after another, there was no other way.
With Mingshi Yin, Duanmu Sheng, and Jiang Aijian's cultivation bases, it was impossible for them not to sense the presence of a living being.
Duanmu Sheng even dived into the water to investigate.
Little Yuan 'er turned around. The Nirvana Sash wrapped around her like red halos.
Lu Zhou was not worried that Little Yuan 'er would be injured.
With the Nirvana Sash, the Cloud Feather Raiment, and her Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm cultivation base, she could instantly defend herself with the Six Compatible Seal.
However, this scene was far too thrilling to watch.
The cultivators on Skylark Pagoda thought the black crossbow was going to take the young lady's life. Then, a shocking scene unfolded before their eyes.
Whoosh!
On the forest path. 100 meters away, a crimson arrow shot toward them at an even faster speed.
Bam!
The arrow was also shrouded in powerful energy.
When it collided with the black crossbow, a loud boom rang in the air.
The energy collided and intertwined with each other.
The black crossbow was snapped in half, and it fell from the sky.
Everyone's attention was attracted by the arrow. They looked at the forest path in the direction the arrow came from.
The cultivators remained silent. They even suppressed their breathing.
Creak! Creak! Creak!
Creak! Creak! Creak!
Little Yuan 'er was not attacked by the black crossbow. She was puzzled so she removed her Nirvana Sash.
With a wave of her hand, she circled around the brocade box and leaped down from Skylark Pagoda.
"Master! Fortunately, I didn't disappoint you. I've retrieved the Sky Fragments, "Little Yuan 'er said.
"Very good," Lu Zhou said calmly.
Little Yuan 'er was elated to hear her master's praise.
However, Lu Zhou was not particularly happy.
"Ding! Retrieved Sky Fragments x2. Reward: 200 merit points."
He had obtained the Sky Fragments, but he did not manage to capture Yunsan. He felt slightly regretful.
Where should he find the remaining four fragments?
Creak! Creak!
The creaking from the forest path grew louder and louder. Even the sound of orderly footsteps rang in the air.
"Lady Jade has arrived. Unauthorized personnel, leave!" A loud and confident voice rang in the air, resounding through Skylark Pagoda.
At the end of the forest, a luxurious palanquin appeared in everyone's sight.
The golden curtains and decorations, as well as the color scheme, were filled with an exotic charm.
Beside the luxurious palanquin, a beautiful woman dressed in white robes walked slowly with the rest of the troops. In her hand, there was a petite bow and arrow.
The palanquin continued to creak.
Two rows of soldiers took the lead and charged forward.
When they reached Skylark Pagoda, they crossed their halberds.
"Unauthorized personnel, leave at once!"
The cultivators in front of Skylark Pagoda shook their heads and left. They walked toward the gazebo and gathered together to watch from afar.
Lu Zhou and the others did not move.
There was an empty space in front of Skylark Pagoda.
The two rows of soldiers raised their halberds.
The palanquin creaked as it arrived in front of Skylark Pagoda.
Lu Zhou's gaze fell on the woman beside the palanquin.
Name: Hua Yuexing
Race: Human
Realm: Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm
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"Alight the palanquin!"
The palanquin descended slowly.
The curtains were pulled open.
Lady Jade, who was graceful and wore a golden crown on her head, walked out slowly.
She stood straight with her hands placed before her. Her posture was elegant and dignified.
The natural smoky circles under her eyes were the best characteristic of someone from the Other Tribes.
Two maidservants hastily helped Lady Jade up to Lu Zhou. With a smile on her face, she nodded and said, "Greetings."
Lu Zhou glanced at Jiang Aijian from the corner of his eyes. He discovered Jiang Aijian was nowhere to be found.
'Forget it. He's just afraid of exposing his identity. Let him be.'
"You know me?" Lu Zhou's tone was calm. He was not affected by Lady Jade and the others' aura.
Everyone exclaimed in surprise.
The people in the gazebo nearby exclaimed in surprise.
Who was this old man that even Lady Jade had to treat with respect?
Lady Jade said with a smile, "Why don't we go upstairs for a chat?"
At this moment, the people from Skylark Pagoda bowed and said, "This way, please."
Lu Zhou glanced at Hua Yuexing before he walked toward Skylark Pagoda.
The broken Formation was no longer a hindrance. They easily made their way to the ninth floor of Skylark Pagoda.
They faced the Nine Tune River with their backs to the mountain ranges.
This was indeed a good place to chat.
The two of them sat down.
Mingshi Yin, Duanmu Sheng, and Little Yuan 'er stood behind them.
On Lady Jade's side, there were only four to five soldiers, two maidservants, and the archer, Hua Yuexing.
"One of the Divine Capital's Three Godly Archers, Hua Yuexing," Lu Zhou read out her name.
When Mingshi Yin and the others heard this, they looked at Hua Yuexing in shock.
That shocking arrow had blocked the black crossbow in the Jiuqu River.
It was a breathtaking feat.
When Hua Yuexing heard this, she was slightly taken aback. She cupped her fists and said, "I didn't expect you to know my name, senior."
Lu Zhou nodded and said, "If I'm not mistaken, you're a disciple of the Luo Sect."
Hua Yuexing's face flushed red as she took a few steps back.
Betraying the sect was not something to be proud of.
Lady Jade covered her face and chuckled. She said, "Pavilion Master, there's no need to mock me, old senior … Hua Yuexing is a skilled archer. As a woman, she can't roam the world. Serving the palace is her destiny."
Lu Zhou nodded.
Everyone had their own aspirations. They could not be forced.
"Speak. What's the matter?"
"There are a few misunderstandings I'd like to clarify with you, old senior … First, Shen Yuan, who was sent to Anyang for the assassination mission, changed his name to Wang Fugui. He's not my subordinate. Someone framed me and tried to sow discord between us."
She paused for a moment before continuing, "Indeed, I'm from the western regions. My sisters died because of the Evil Sky Pavilion's Mister Second. However … I don't bear a grudge against the Evil Sky Pavilion. Pavilion Master, you have a discerning eye. I won't dare to lie. "
When Lu Zhou killed Wang Fugui …
Indeed, he suspected that someone was trying to sow discord.
However, there was no proof. The dead could not be brought back to life. Lu Zhou would not believe her just based on one side of the story.
Lady Jade continued to say, "Second, after Shen Yuan's death, there have been many conflicts between the Evil Sky Pavilion and the palace. However, I have nothing to do with it. Hua Yuexing can testify to this. "
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and said calmly, "Why should I believe Hua Yuexing?"
"Uh …"
Lady Jade said awkwardly, "I'm telling the truth. Pavilion Master, you've fought an elite from the palace before. It's easy to tell if I'm telling the truth or not. "
There was no fluctuation of witchcraft on Lady Jade.
If she truly dared to oppose the Evil Sky Pavilion, she would not have appeared in Skylark Pagoda alone.
However …
Lu Zhou shook his head and said, "How did you know I'm here?"
Not many people knew he was here.
Lady Jade said, "The chaos in Anyang … I've heard about it. Apart from the master of the Evil Sky Pavilion, I can't think of anyone else who could make the Nether Sect's Four Great Protectors submit to them. "
Lu Zhou stood up slowly. He looked at the others before he placed his hands on his back. He walked to the edge of Skylark Pagoda and looked down at Nine Tune River.
The ninth floor of Skylark Pagoda was only separated by a low fence. The view was excellent.
Lu Zhou said, "Do you know why I'm here?"
Lady Jade shook her head and said, "I'm only here to resolve the misunderstanding … I don't know anything else."
"Yunsan stole something from me."
"Yunsan? The only heir of the Pickpocket Sect, Yanzi Yunsan who's skilled in the Cloud Exploring Hand? "
"That's right."
"I heard that this person is agile. The Luo Sect that Hua Yuexing is with couldn't capture him … I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to capture him, old senior," Lady Jade said.
"He's merely a rat in the dark. If I make a move, he won't be able to escape! "
She enunciated her last three words clearly.
Lu Zhou's expression was calm. He stroked his beard with one hand and raised the other.
A glowing item card appeared in his palm.
He looked at the pavilion below the Skylark Pagoda …
The vortex spun counterclockwise, and a golden light appeared. A square-shaped cage instantly formed and flew toward the pavilion.
Mingshi Yin, Duanmu Sheng, and Little Yuan 'er arrived at Cloud Crane Pagoda. They were surprised that their master would suddenly make a move.
At the same time, he looked at the palm in astonishment.
Hua Yuexing and the four to five soldiers looked over as well.
When the square-shaped cage descended from the sky, there was a resonating sound of elemental energy fluctuations.
Hum –
In the pavilion, the cultivator beside Zhang Mou, who had barged into the Eight Story Tower of Cloud Cranes, was shocked. His figure flickered.
Oh no, I've been exposed!
He sprinted into the forest.
The cage grew stronger and stronger.
This man was the only successor of the Thief God Sect, Yanzi Yunsan!
Yunsan laughed. As he fled, he said, "I'm sorry, Old Senior Ji. That move can't do anything to me … From now on, Yanzi Yunsan's name will spread throughout Great Yan!"
To be able to escape from the hands of the current number one devil, what kind of achievement was this!
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