The breeze on the lake brought a little dampness and coldness to their faces, giving them an indescribably refreshing feeling.
Mengqi recalled Bluecloud Progenitor's introduction and said, "The title of the best swordsmanship is none other than Sect Master Tongtian, also known as Primogenitor Lingbao. However, there is already someone who can't be chosen. Primogenitor Plentiful Treasure is similar to this. He was a disciple of Sect Master Tongtian and received the essence of swordsmanship. However, the Immortals don't have his skills at present, so he lacks a title.
So does Devil-rinsing Primogenitor … "" Among the titles that can be chosen, those who are good at swordsmanship include Primogenitor Jinmu, Immortal Yuding, etc. The skills of Primogenitor Taiyi and Nirvana also include a few swordsmanship. However, he may be the embodiment of Taoism of the Qing Emperor, so the title is very heavy. Those who chose this title and the title of Duke of the East all ended up dead. "
Jiang Zhiwei listened quietly to Mengqi's analysis and believed in his judgment. In the end, she said, "Primogenitor Jinmu is the title of Taoism of the Queen Mother of the West. Her skills mainly focus on the mastery of the power of gold. Swordsmanship is only auxiliary. Among the other immortals, Immortal Yuding is the strongest and famous for his swordsmanship. He is the most suitable for me."
Like Yun Zhongzi, Immortal Yuding was only famous in the Apotheosized World. However, Jiang Zhiwei had completed a task in the Apotheosized World, so she understood it without Mengqi's detailed explanation.
"Disguising your female identity as a male immortal, and your swordsmanship is also different. Not bad," Mengqi echoed with a smile.
He knew that Jiang Zhiwei valued observing and learning swordsmanship the most, so she didn't care about the specific title.
Moreover, Immortal Yuding didn't have the title of Primogenitor. At most, he had just entered the Legendary realm, so the karma he bore wouldn't be too heavy, or even none.
After the discussion, the two pretended to be fishing and boated on the lake. They observed the movement of Qi Ji of Heaven and Earth with their secret methods and supernatural powers, and slowly outlined the Panoramic Picture in their minds.
The boat went deeper and deeper, and there were more and more floating ice in the flowing lake. White snow covered their vision, and the cold made the tourists in fur shiver.
When they reached this point, most of the ships began to return. Only those that carried the elites of the Jianghu continued to venture deeper to admire the scenery of floating ice that was rarely seen elsewhere and to appreciate the artistic conception of the snow of the cold river.
Meng Qi and Jiang Zhi Wei found some clues based on their own observations and combined them with Zhenwu Great Emperor's description of the changes in Qi activity. They drove the boat deeper into the ice and snow.
The ice floes grew larger and larger, resembling icebergs covered with white snow. The small boat shuttled between them and gradually approached a vast white island. Even the bottom of the lake seemed to be frozen!
"Over there." Meng Qi breathed in the bone-chilling air and looked at the ice in the distance.
Mengqi took a breath of cold air and looked at the exact location.
Suddenly, a figure standing at the edge of the island said in a clear voice,
"This island is the Cao Clan's forbidden area, please leave quickly!"
Meng Qi and Jiang Zhiwei looked at each other, their hearts heavy. This was the worst-case scenario. Zhenwu Great Emperor's treasure was hidden in the forbidden area of the Cao family.
In broad daylight, the two of them didn't choose to force their way through. Instead, they turned around and prepared to leave the floating ice area.
At this moment, a pleasure boat sailed toward the small island covered in ice and snow. A young woman stood at the bow of the boat. She wore a white cloak and plain clothes. She had an oval face and no jewelry. She looked dignified and pretty.
Just then, a pleasure boat approached them. The woman looked at Mengqi and Jiang Zhiwei but didn't pay much attention to them. She just thought they were bold tourists.
The gaily-painted pleasure boat and the small boat approached quickly. The woman glanced at them but didn't pay much attention to them. She just thought they were daring tourists.
As the two boats passed each other, Jiang Zhiwei whispered, "'Modest Earth Deity' Cao Er."
She had seen Cao Er's image before.
"So it's her!" Mengqi nodded. Cao Er was one of the most famous young masters of North Zhou Dynasty. She had been in the top ten of the Ranking List of Young Masters for a long time and had entered the Exterior with a perfect Half-step.
Suddenly, his heart stirred and he looked back at the pleasure boat.
The boat docked. Cao Er landed on the snowy ground and disappeared into the island.
Mengqi narrowed his eyes and a golden light flashed. Cao Er's blurry silhouette was reflected in his eyes.
The Penetrating Eye!
Cao Er soon arrived at the center of the island. It was covered in ice and there was little chance of survival.
She operated her cultivation technique and pressed her palm on the ten thousand year old ice.
Suddenly, the light of the Ice Soul lit up, and a large door appeared on the surface of the ice. Cao Er walked down the stairs.
When the ice door closed, Mengqi could no longer sense her breath with his Penetrating Eye!
"From the signs of the flow of Qi, the treasure of the Devil-rinsing Primogenitor is in the depths of the ice where Cao Er stepped. Maybe it's the same as the Eye of Ice. That's why the Cao family didn't discover it." Mengqi told Jiang Zhiwei what he had seen.
Jiang Zhiwei said, "That's the forbidden place of the Cao family. I'm afraid it's very difficult to get in."
The boat sailed out of the lake with more floating ice. Mengqi thought and said, "The ice can penetrate the bones. There's almost no chance of survival nearby. It's difficult to get close by using the Art of Transformation. At most, I can pretend to be a disciple of the Cao family and observe Cao Er's method of opening the door. I'm afraid I have to use the orthodox skills of the Cao family. There seems to be an interrogation inside … All of this seems to be aimed at the Art of Transformation!"
Speaking of this, Mengqi was shocked. A handsome figure suddenly appeared in his mind.
"Lord of Purity and Magic" Cao Xianzhi!
Only those who practiced the Eight Nine Mysteries would be so wary of the Art of Transformation!
He became a grandmaster and was put in an important position by the Cao family again?
"What's wrong?" Seeing Mengqi stunned, Jiang Zhiwei asked with concern.
Mengqi smiled bitterly and said, "I met an expert. Fortunately, he's an acquaintance. Let's ask the Primogenitor about the situation first."
"Primogenitor …" Jiang Zhiwei murmured to herself and didn't ask further.
…
In an inn, Taoist Chonghe, wearing the mask of Primogenitor Lingbao, sat opposite Mengqi and Jiang Zhiwei.
He said in a low voice, "Qingyuan is a steady and dignified man with a sense of chivalry in his bones. He's not the kind of person who forgets his principles at the sight of profit. If we seek cooperation, he won't betray us even if it doesn't work out."
If they could find a spy in the Cao family, one who was at the level of a grandmaster in charge of setting up the defense of the forbidden area, Mengqi and Jiang Zhiwei's difficulties would undoubtedly be solved. They could no longer be called difficulties!
Of course, the specific price they had to pay and the share of the gains would determine whether or not Mengqi would choose to cooperate.
After a pause, Primogenitor Lingbao reminded, "However, the Seven Strokes of Heaven Interception is the top inheritance of Taoism and Sword Principle. Even a Dharmakaya would be tempted. Qingyuan might not, but he has to consider his family. If he knew that such a treasure was hidden in his family's forbidden area and still gave it to an outsider, I'm afraid he would blame himself for hesitating. Therefore, it's best not to directly mention what it is."
One must always be on guard against others, especially Cao Xianzhi, who valued his family very much!
Mengqi and Jiang Zhiwei nodded. If it were them, they would definitely be reluctant to share the treasures of their own family or sect with others after knowing the news.
"Anyway, let's test him first." Mengqi made up his mind.
After Jiang Zhiwei signed the contract with The Immortals, Mengqi secretly sent a letter with her to meet the new grandmaster of the Cao family, Cao Xianzhi!
…
South of the city, at the Phoenix Pavilion.
When Mengqi and Jiang Zhiwei arrived, "Lord of Purity and Magic" Cao Xianzhi, dressed in a loose robe, was waiting quietly with his hands behind his back. There was not the slightest trace of anxiety or doubt on his handsome face.
"This is?" Cao Xianzhi glanced at Jiang Zhiwei.
Meng Qi smiled. "I'm a new member."
Jiang Zhiwei was already an expert of the Exterior. With the endorsement of Mengqi and Primogenitor Lingbao, as well as being a Samsara traveler herself, she became an official member directly.
Cao Xianzhi did not ask further. He stared at them, waiting for them to state their purpose.
"Brother Cao, after many twists and turns, we found a treasure vault somewhere in your house. We would like to ask for your help." Mengqi went straight to the point.
Cao Xianzhi frowned. "My house?"
Mengqi explained, "It's not your Heavenly Weapons and skills. It's an ancient treasure vault that existed before you established your family but has never been discovered by you. If you can help us, we'll split the treasures equally. The skills will be left in The Immortals. You have the right to comprehend them at any time."
Sharing the treasures again made Mengqi's heart ache a little. However, if he could persuade Cao Xianzhi, it would be a piece of cake. It was far better than risking great danger.
Cao Xianzhi's expression did not change, but he remained silent. He seemed to be struggling fiercely. Mengqi and Jiang Zhiwei did not rush him, giving him time to think.
After a while, Cao Xianzhi exhaled and smiled bitterly. "I dare not lead outsiders into the forbidden area of the family without the permission of the Master. Perhaps you don't have evil intentions, but if this continues, the Cao family will be destroyed sooner or later."
He bluntly said that the treasure vault was in one of the forbidden areas. If the Cao family did not guard it strictly, Mengqi would have taken it away without anyone knowing with his strength and shapeshifting skills.
"This is a stark contrast to the proud and frivolous Third Childe of the Ruan Clan …" Mengqi suddenly sighed. He said, "We can use Karma points to exchange for a contract. The Dominator will be our witness to ensure that the Cao family's interests will not be harmed."
Of course, the Karma points would be paid by the Primogenitor!
Cao Xianzhi shook his head. "Giving away the treasures of our family's forbidden area would make my conscience uneasy. I will be ashamed of my family. I will hide the key points and your identities. Let the Master decide. Wait for me here tomorrow. If he disagrees, I will avoid this matter and will not remind the family. You only need to guard the divine weapons and treasure vault. Whether you can take away the Hidden Treasures depends on your own ability."
Mengqi took a light breath and emphasized, "Without my information, the Cao family may not be able to find the Hidden Treasures even after a hundred years. If we open it now, we will both get what we want. This is a win-win situation. Brother Cao, please do your best."
Cao Xianzhi was not greedy, but as a family, the possibility of the Cao family being greedy was extremely high.
After bidding farewell to Cao Xianzhi, Mengqi and Jiang Zhiwei walked side by side to the city gate. He secretly transmitted his voice, "The Cao family is very likely to refuse. Do you want to ask the Primogenitor to break the forbidden area by force?"
If a Dharmakaya master could easily break the forbidden area of the Cao family, the Cao family would have been extinct a long time ago!
"Maybe we can use the strategy of creating a diversion," Jiang Zhiwei said thoughtfully.
As they spoke, a figure hurriedly ran over from behind them, rushing towards the city gate.
"Eh …" Mengqi was slightly surprised. It was a familiar face.
"Do you know him?" Jiang Zhiwei asked.
Mengqi nodded. "He is the subordinate of a prince from the grassland."
The man was burly, with sparse hair and many tattoos on his body. He was Ba Tu, a member of the Wolf-slaying League and the bodyguard of Agula, the descendant of King Dari!
"Peijing is not far from the grassland. It is an important place for trade between the north and the south. It is normal to see people from the grassland here." Jiang Zhiwei cleared her doubts.
Ba Tu looked flustered as if he was being chased by enemies. Suddenly, his face turned green and his throat made a gurgling sound as he fell forward.
Thump!
When Mengqi came to his senses, he found that Ba Tu had stopped breathing!
