Zhuge Xiaoshan and Yan Chaoyang walked forward. The two of them were probably the most leisurely of the "treasure hunting" team. They strolled along the way and did not care about the so-called treasures at all.
Perhaps a treasure was not as valuable as a pavilion or a building.
"Brother, I didn't expect there to be a whole new world here." Zhuge Xiaoshan smiled and said, "That's probably what it means when they say it's a coincidence."
"Yeah." Yan Chaoyang looked at him and smiled.
They walked into a mountain path.
The stairs up the mountain were paved with green stone slabs. The green stone slabs were the kind that had been ground through several processes. They looked so shiny that they could reflect one's reflection. The only bad thing about walking on such stairs was probably to be careful not to fall.
"There are many legends about Lihen Heaven in Jianghu." Zhuge Xiaoshan said, "Brother, I just heard you say that you are cultivating in Lihen Heaven's techniques?"
"Yes, the Divine Formula of Mount Li." Yan Chaoyang said.
"Some things have been passed down, and the names have changed a lot." "The technique of Lihen Heaven is called the 'Nine Yang Chaos and Chaos Formula'. The more one cultivates it, the more powerful it becomes." Zhuge Xiaoshan said.
At this point, he covered his mouth and smiled. "However, people in Jianghu dare not compliment the Hierarch of Lihen Heaven's taste. For example, 'Heaven's Evolution 49, only one is missing. Take one and return to the Formation of Heaven', which is actually the Formation of Heaven's Formation. And 'Blue Sky Chaos Divine Horse', which is actually his mount, a rare dragon horse."
"Interesting man." Yan Chaoyang commented.
"Very interesting indeed." Zhuge Xiaoshan smiled and said, "I believe that if we were born in that era, we would definitely be friends with him."
"It's a pleasure to have friends from afar."
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from the top of the mountain.
A young man in a light-colored robe came down from the mountain. He cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, my name is Zhang Yifeng."
"I am Zhuge Xiaoshan." Zhuge Xiaoshan was a little surprised, but he did not forget to return the greeting. "This is my Senior Brother, Yan Chaoyang."
"Brother Xiaoshan, Brother Chaoyang." Zhang Yifeng smiled and cupped his hands again. "I heard the two of you mention the Headmaster of Lihen Heaven just now. How much do you know about him?"
Zhuge Xiaoshan shook his head and said, "I've let Brother Zhang see me make a fool of myself. I've only heard about him from others, I don't even know his name. However, I do know that he has a Buddhist name called Zhuang Yangzi. "
"Very few people still remember this name." Zhang Yifeng smiled. "The two of you don't seem to be in a rush. You don't look like you're here to search for treasures. Where are you headed?"
"It depends on the mood. We'll swim wherever is in front of us," Zhuge Xiaoshan said.
"What a good state of mind. In this flashy world, to be able to meet someone as perceptive as you, Brother Xiaoshan, it's worth a drink." Zhang Yifeng was full of praise and pointed to the top of the mountain. "There's a pavilion in front. Since we're in the mood, why don't we have a drink or two?"
Zhuge Xiaoshan looked at Yan Chaoyang, who nodded. He smiled and said, "It's my wish, but I wouldn't dare to invite you."
The three of them came to the pavilion on the top of the mountain.
Zhuge Xiaoshan took out the wine utensils and said, "Brother Zhang, you look unfamiliar. I've never seen you in the inn. Where are you from?"
Zhang Yifeng pretended to smile bitterly and said, "I was lazy and hid in the guest room to get some peace and quiet. I didn't expect to miss the Trading Event."
"I see." Zhuge Xiaoshan did not suspect anything. "How long have you been here, Brother Zhang? Have you seen someone called Yan Li?"
"Oh?" Zhang Yifeng's eyes flashed. "Why are the two of you looking for him?"
Zhuge Xiaoshan poured three cups of wine and held them up with both hands. After a toast, he took a sip and said, "He's the younger brother of my Senior Brother. We came here to look for him. But I see that this place is very peaceful, so we're not in a hurry to look for him. "
"Yan Chaoyang, Yan Li." Zhang Yifeng suddenly realized. "I see."
"I've seen him before." He smiled again. "But he felt that I was a hindrance and chased me away."
"Chasing people away? Looks like he's in good spirits. You don't have to worry about him, Senior Brother." Zhuge Xiaoshan smiled.
Yan Chaoyang nodded with a smile.
"The Dharma that Brother Chaoyang cultivates is very interesting. It fuses with the aura of Lihen Heaven." Zhang Yifeng suddenly said inexplicably, "The restrictions here don't seem to affect Brother Chaoyang. He can still use the power of the Astral Source as he wishes."
Yan Chaoyang looked at him but did not say anything.
Zhang Yifeng waved his hand. "Brother Chaoyang, please don't misunderstand. I just happen to know a little about the Formation of Heaven Abandoning. I can see that your aura is deep and unpredictable. It must be the effect of the Astral Source. From this, I can deduce that it must be a Dharma of the same origin that can avoid the suppression of the Formation of Heaven Abandoning."
As he said this, he raised his cup and said, "I was too impulsive. Cheers."
After saying this, he drained his cup.
Yan Chaoyang's expression softened and he said, "Forget it."
After saying this, he drained his cup as well.
Zhuge Xiaoshan said, "May I know what Sect Brother Zhang is from?"
"I'm a Wanderer. I have no ties," Zhang Yifeng sighed. "I'm not like the two of you. Even when you're outside, you can still help and rely on each other. I'm so envious of you."
"Why don't you join a sect, Brother Zhang?" Zhuge Xiaoshan said. "In today's world, there are many sects that cultivate and they all have their own inheritance. If Brother Zhang doesn't like them, you can join the academy and get into the Soaring Dragon List."
"What's the Soaring Dragon List?" Zhang Yifeng asked.
Zhuge Xiaoshan said, "The five academies hold a quiz every three years. It's called the Tiger Leaping Roll. Those who pass can enter them to cultivate. The Holy Dynasty holds a quiz every five years. It's called the Soaring Dragon List. Those who pass can join the Nine Schools of Confucian orthodoxy to cultivate. The top three of the Soaring Dragon List are the Zhuangyuan, Bangyan, and Tanhua. Not only will they receive generous rewards, but they can also choose which Confucian orthodoxy they want to join. Once every five years, the students of the various academies will fight for these three spots until their heads bleed. "
"Of course," he continued with a smile, "Those who get into the top three must be God's favored ones. If Brother Zhang is confident, you can fight for it."
Zhang Yifeng did not expect him to be so warm-hearted and explain in such detail. He could not help but smile bitterly. "I'm used to wandering around. I can't stand being restrained."
"Brother Zhang, just think about it." Zhuge Xiaoshan smiled. "Judging from your accent, you should be from the Ocean Sky Territory."
"I'm indeed from East Lake Village," Zhang Yifeng said with a smile.
"A famous seafood resort!" Zhuge Xiaoshan said in surprise.
"Have you been there before, Brother Xiaoshan?"
Zhang Yifeng asked. "Not yet," Zhuge Xiaoshan said with yearning. "However, my next stop with Senior Brother should be the Ocean Sky Territory. We must go to East Lake Village."
Following that, the two of them chatted about the local conditions and customs of various places. Both of them realized that the other was knowledgeable and had a pleasant conversation.
After drinking two cups of wine, Zhang Yifeng said longingly, "If not for the fact that this place is not suitable, I would really like to invite the two of you to talk at night."
"The Pugilistic World is a long journey. Be careful." He stood up and cupped his fists. "I won't disturb the two of you any further. I'll take my leave for now."
"Goodbye." The two of them cupped their fists in return.
Zhang Yifeng walked for a distance before he suddenly paused. He turned back and smiled mysteriously. "I came down from that mountain just now and found a cave abode called 'Qilin'. The cave has a unique artistic conception. Why don't the two of you tour it?"
He left after saying that.
Zhuge Xiaoshan's body trembled. "Qilin Cave!"
He met Yan Chaoyang's puzzled gaze and said in surprise, "Senior Brother, the Qilin Cave is the cultivation place of the Qilin son, the junior brother of the Lihen Heaven sect leader. The Qilin son was a famous master of the spear a thousand years ago. If Senior Brother can receive the teachings of the Qilin son, his strength will definitely rise to another level. "
"Let's go take a look!" After saying that, he dragged Yan Chaoyang up the mountain without saying anything else. From the looks of it, it seemed that his own matters were not that urgent.
Yan Chaoyang smiled and let him pull him along.
Soon, they arrived at the top of the mountain. Indeed, they saw a cave with a tightly shut stone door.
The stone door was more than nine feet tall. There was a stone inscription on the door, which read: Qilin Cave.
"Brother Zhang really didn't lie to us!" Zhuge Xiaoshan said happily. He pushed the stone door eagerly, but even after channeling his Vital Qi, he could not move it at all.
"Let me try." Yan Chaoyang said as he stepped forward. Of course, he used more strength, but the stone door still did not budge.
"Let's see if there are any mechanisms." Zhuge Xiaoshan was not discouraged and carefully examined the stone door.
Suddenly, Yan Chaoyang's heart skipped a beat. The hand that was pressing on the stone door shone with a deep blue light.
As if some mechanism had been triggered, there was a click and the stone door slowly opened to both sides.
The two looked at each other and smiled.
…
Yan Li found an unexpected person.
Two stone statues were enshrined in the vast hall.
In front of the stone statue, Jin Zaiyin's feet looked as if they were nailed. He looked up at the stone statue without moving an inch. His body seemed to be trembling slightly.
No one knew what he was mumbling to himself. After a while, he took out incense and candles and lit them up bit by bit.
He knelt down in front of the stone statue. His movements were so pious that it was as if he was on a pilgrimage.
The faces of the two stone statues were shrouded in a layer of majesty. No matter how closely Yan Li looked, he could not see anything wrong.
Could Jin Zaiyin be a descendant of Lihen Heaven?
That was a possibility.
After performing a series of rituals of worship, Jin Xiangyin stood rooted to the ground once more.
Yan Li saw this and thought of something. His expression changed and he turned to leave.
"Don't leave now that you're here."
Jin Zaiyin's voice froze him.
"I won't bother you anymore." Yan Li said and was about to leave.
"I don't like to repeat myself," Jin Zaiyin said coldly.
Yan Li stopped and sighed. He turned around and walked into the hall, trying his best to put on a sincere look. "If I told you that I didn't see or hear anything, would you believe me?"
"It's you." Jin Zaiyin looked at him out of the corner of his eye and said with a half-smile, "What do you think?"
"Of course you wouldn't believe me." Yan Li sighed again. "If you didn't kill me right away, that means there's still room for negotiation. What can you do to not kill me?"
"It's simple," Jin Zaiyin said calmly. "Just burn them some incense."
Yan Li was stunned. "That simple?"
"You like difficult things?" Jin Zaiyin said.
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