The mist evaporated, and the light pillar gradually dissipated, revealing a young man in a black robe.
He was twenty-three or twenty-four years old, with dashing eyebrows and starry eyes. His cheeks were slightly sunken, and he had a high nose and thin lips. He had a gentle temperament and an obvious air of nobility. His robe had no extra accessories, and there were a few spots of deep red against the black color. However, the material of the robe itself was extraordinary. With his hands behind his back, a long sword hung at his waist. The scabbard of the sword was dark gold in color, with a five-clawed dragon coiled around it.
The newcomer was not surprised. After seeing Mengqi and the others, he nodded in greeting. "From now on, we will be companions."
His tone was normal, without an intimidating aura. However, Mengqi vaguely felt that he was not as easy to get along with as he appeared to be. He looked approachable and gentle, but in fact, he had a condescending attitude. It was just that he did not need to show it to them.
"Could it be that I'm subconsciously jealous of a guy with a similar demeanor and bearing?" Meng Qi reflected on himself and smiled. "How should I address you? Where is your previous companion? "
Although he might not be telling the truth, at least he could determine if his companion had died because of him, so that they would not be implicated.
The newcomer took a few steps forward and approached Mengqi and the others. However, he stopped when he was five feet away from them, leaving a clear ravine. It was unknown whether he was habitually cautious, or he did not like to be too close to others and breathe in their foul air. "After my team passed the Death Mission, it was quite smooth at first. However, during the second Samsara mission, we went too far in exploring side missions and caused an accident. We provoked another powerful team, which included an official member of The Myths, Thunder God from the Ninth Heaven. In the end, I was the only one who survived."
"The Myths?" Mengqi asked with a "confused" look.
Jiang Zhiwei and Ruan Yushu turned their eyes to the tips of their feet. His pretense was too real!
The newcomer had a faint smile. "The Myths is a secret organization. I do not know the exact situation, but I am sure that some of its official members are Samsara travelers. They are also happy to recruit and train new Samsara travelers as reserve members. I was once invited, but I rejected it."
"You don't know about The Myths. They probably grow fast and experience fewer confrontational missions. Otherwise, you would have met the development reserve teams of The Myths and The Immortals."
Similar to what I guessed … Mengqi nodded thoughtfully. Listening to this description, he and the others would still have missions of guiding newcomers in the future. However, the newcomers would not join the team directly. Instead, they would establish some sort of relationship and become their reserve team, which they would join after passing the Death Mission.
Why did we not have a guide?
Could it be because of the Little Jade Buddha.
The newcomer clasped his hands behind his back and said calmly, "As for my name, I'm Zhao Heng from Luoyang."
His expression was indifferent, and his words were concise and to the point. It seemed that as long as he said his name, the other party would know who he was.
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Meng Qi's voice. "Zhao Heng from Luoyang? . and....
Zhao Heng's face twitched imperceptibly. He opened his mouth, but chose to shut it in the end.
Jiang Zhiwei tilted her head and tried to recall the people of Luoyang she knew. In the end, she still frowned and said, "Never heard of him."
Qi Zhengyan shook his head with a straight face, indicating that he did not know either.
Ruan Yushu thought for a while and said, "I only know that the Fifth Prince is called Zhao Heng. But he has never been in Jianghu, so he is not famous."
Zhao Heng exhaled quietly. "That's me."
Mengqi was excited. He knew something about the Fifth Prince. After all, he had read about him in Luoyang. But he could not connect him with the masters of Jianghu. He said by Secret Voice-sending, "Is it the Fifth Prince who has been weak since he was a child with average talent and a dim future?"
"That's him. His health improved miraculously after he turned 18. His Martial Arts improved rapidly. If anything happens to the Crown Prince, he will be one of the strong contenders." Ruan Yushu confirmed the rumor about Mengqi.
"I see. No wonder …" Mengqi said suddenly. It turned out that the Dominator of Samsara in Six Realms was the reason why his health improved and his aptitude improved.
They told Jiang Zhiwei and Qi Zhengyan about Zhao Heng.
Zhao Heng quietly watched their discussion. His expression was a little cold and helpless. Even if they used Secret Voice-sending, was it really okay to gossip "behind my back" in front of me?
"We should be fair to our new partner. But we should be cautious and observe his behavior. We must maintain the strength of the four of us to pass the task." Mengqi did not use Secret Voice-sending just to gossip. Soon, he reached an agreement with Jiang Zhiwei and the others on how to treat the newcomer.
He took a step forward and closed the distance between them. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, I am just a villager in Jianghu. Please forgive me for my rudeness."
Zhao Heng frowned slightly at Mengqi's approach. He took another step back without anyone noticing. Then he nodded and said, "It's okay. How should I address you?"
"I am Su Meng. This is Jiang Zhiwei of Sword Washing Pavilion. This is Ruan Yushu of Langya. This is Qi Zhengyan of Huanhua Swords Sect." Mengqi did not hide anything.
As companions, they had to fight together. Even if they changed their appearances, they could still guess who they were based on their Kung Fu background and their behavior. It was better to be honest from the beginning.
Zhao Heng's expression changed slightly. No matter how self-restrained he was, he was still shocked when facing two experts at the top of the Ranking List of Young Masters. It was no wonder that their team had been promoted so quickly without many confrontational tasks.
"So it's the Fairy of the Extinctive Sword, the Killing Blade, and the Descended Divine Demon." He sighed and then looked at Ruan Yushu with a smile. "Sister Yushu, I held you in my arms in the past. I didn't expect you to grow so big in the blink of an eye."
Ruan Yushu was born in Luoyang. At that time, her father was an official in the capital and was now the provincial governor of Pengzhou.
"Greetings, Your Highness." Ruan Yushu bowed elegantly. She had no intention of being close to an old friend. She returned home when she was two years old.
Zhao Heng was not surprised. He laughed and said, "I have a rough idea of your strength and Kung Fu. I have opened Nine Acupores and achieved the Heaven-man Connection. I have cultivated part of the Book of Shocking the World and exchanged some supreme arts. I am good at palm, fist, and sword."
What he said was what he could guess. Mengqi smiled and said, "Your Highness, we have exchanged information about the task. Are you willing to share it with us?"
Zhao Heng smiled and said, "I was going to share it with you. I exchanged it after the last task. Oh yes, let me give you a piece of news. 'Skyscraping True Devil' has the strength of at least the Second Heaven of the Exterior. At least two of the Seven Great Demon Generals are Half-step Exterior Scenery."
"Have you been there?" Mengqi was a little surprised. He thought to himself, "Giving information as a gift? How rich …"
Zhao Heng nodded. "I have been there for a task and witnessed the opening of the passage to the Demonic World. But I didn't have the strength to participate at that time."
"We are planning to exchange for items that can restrain evil spirits. Your Highness, do you want to join us?" Mengqi did not discriminate against his new companion and invited him warmly.
Zhao Heng shook his head gently and said, "No need. I have already exchanged for it last time."
"What a tycoon …" Mengqi thought of his lack of Karma points and felt both envious and "jealous".
If not for his lack of Karma points, he would not have exchanged for the Space Ring. He would have directly given the Karma points to Jiang Zhiwei and the others and kept this useful item for daily use!
But if that was the case, even if he exchanged all the World's End Again Darts and Spring Breeze Bone-Softening Mist, he would only have less than 1,000 Karma points left. After he exchanged for information and the Demon-subduing Tower, he might not even be able to afford the Recover Pill.
In comparison, the Recover Pill, the replacement of the sword in his left hand, the identification of the nine postures, the completion of the Five Thunder Bombardment of Sky, and the accumulation of the Exterior chapter of the Eight Nine Mysteries were all important things ahead of the Space Ring. Anyway, it was not impossible to obtain them in the task world. He could also get them at a relatively low price in the Six Fan School. Therefore, after some consideration, Mengqi took out the calligraphy of "Who am I, who am I" and exchanged the Space Ring.
Moreover, he placed the calligraphy and the mysterious accessory on Jiang Hengchuan in the room in the Samsara Square so that they would not be "located".
Seeing that Zhao Heng did not participate, the four of them began their own discussion.
Qi Zhengyan's expression did not change as he said, "Although I wanted to come to the Dongyang Villa this time, I did not make it in time. I am already very satisfied to be able to share the elixir recipes of the Donghua's Green Book and the Immortality Elixir of East Pole. I don't deserve the Karma points, so I plan to exchange them for items that everyone can use. Well, like Miss Ruan, the Filth-extracting Pill and the Devil-rinsing Charm."
Considering that Qi Zhengyan had come all the way to the Dongyang Villa, but he had finished too quickly, Mengqi, Ruan Yushu, and Jiang Zhiwei decided to share the Karma points with him. After all, everyone had to contribute, so it was the same as using the Karma points on himself.
After the exchange, Qi Zhengyan only had 80 Karma points left.
Mengqi stepped into the Central Light Pillar and closed his eyes. He recalled the nine postures of Duan Rui and requested for identification.
"The incomplete first volume of the Muscle-bone Strengthening Scripture is worth 6,300 Karma points, which can be exchanged for 3,200 Karma points. If you want to complete and adjust the correct order, you will need 2,500 Karma points. After completing and adjusting the order, it will be regarded as an item for exchange and cannot be passed on to others."
The voice of the Dominator of Samsara in Six Realms rang in Mengqi's mind, shocking him for a moment. It really was the Muscle-bone Strengthening Scripture! It really needed the correct order!
The Muscle-bone Strengthening Scripture was a Peerless Divine Kung Fu, which was also very effective for Dharmakaya masters. It cost 150,000 Karma points and was divided into three volumes, which could be exchanged separately. The third volume required 100,000 Karma points, the second volume 40,000 Karma points, and the first volume 10,000 Karma points.
Although Mengqi had gotten rid of his mortal body, the terrifying thing about the Muscle-bone Strengthening Scripture was that it could still improve on this foundation. It not only targeted one's aptitude, but also the level of one's martial arts, breaking through the original shackles. The Eight Nine Mysteries, which could be regarded as the highest level in the Six Realms, might not have any effect. However, one's sword art, bladesmanship, and Lightness Skill could be improved, turning the rotten into the magical. For example, the Nine Strategies Beyond the Swords could break the Qi to break the momentum and break the Oneness of Heaven and Men!
It was a pity that he did not have enough Karma points … Such a divine kung fu, of course, would not be exchanged for Karma points. After all, it would be extremely difficult to obtain it in the future.
"But why did the Muscle-bone Strengthening Scripture become a demonic kung fu if the order was wrong?" Mengqi asked the Dominator of Samsara in Six Realms.
"This information is worth 3,000 Karma points." The Dominator of Samsara in Six Realms said flatly.
