Chapter 275

Chapter 275: Clues of Demonic Traces, Hu Zezhi’s Premonition

“Heaven moves with vigor; a gentleman should strive for self-improvement?”

Lin Zhirui muttered, his whole body trembling upon hearing these words. He

seemed completely stunned by the words.

After a long while, he regained his composure, his eyes clear, and he bowed deeply to Lu Qing.

“Thank you, young friend Lu Qing, for your guidance. Otherwise, I would have fallen into the barrier of knowledge and perception, and my cultivation would have been unstable.”

“You are welcome, Master Zhirui, you are simply confused by the situation. With your wisdom, you would have come to your senses sooner or later, even without my advice,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

He knew from a glance that Lin Zhirui was shocked by the young man in brocade clothes climbing the ladder, and fell into self-doubt.

This matter could be serious or minor.

If he got stuck in a dead end, the slightest mistake could easily destabilize his martial arts and cause him to never recover.

That was why Lu Qing offered his guidance, using the ancient wisdom of his ancestors from past lives to illuminate the obstacles in his heart.

“Heaven moves with vigor; a gentleman strives for self-improvement…”

Ma Gu, Wei Zi’an, and the others nearby were equally moved upon hearing Lu Qing’s words.

It was impossible for them not to be deeply moved by the sight of so many martial arts prodigies this time in the Holy City.

The disparity between people was truly vast.

That feeling of despair truly made one question the meaning of their own cultivation.

But Lu Qing’s words had dispelled their confusion, sweeping away any trace of dejection and rekindling their spirits.

Seeing Lu Qing’s still calm demeanor, Lin Zhirui sighed in admiration.

Over two years ago, when he first met Lu Qing in Cang County, he had been a naive teenager.

But now, despite his still youthful appearance, Lu Qing’s demeanor and demeanor had reached a completely different level.

Even though he had already reached the Xiantian realm, he still felt a sense of insignificance in the face of Lu Qing.

Just what level of cultivation had young friend Lu Qing reached?

Lin Zhirui couldn’t help but think of this again.

“Well, are you convinced?”

Just as Lin Zhirui’s emotions were surging, the brocade-clad young man on the ladder spoke loudly.

And yet, silence fell on the ladder itself.

Everyone looked at the brocade-clad young man with awe.

As for Bai Bufan and the others, their faces were pale, dejected.

“Big Brother, Fifth Brother still loves to be in the spotlight.”

A beautiful young woman with bright eyes and white teeth chuckled softly from the backs of the giant birds in the sky.

“Old Five’s character…” A gentle young man on the back of another giant flying bird shook his head, “If he could get rid of this impetuousness, he might have broken through to the Innate Realm long ago.”

“There’s nothing wrong with that. Old Five has only this hobby. If he doesn’t like to show off, then can he still be called Old Five?

Besides, our Yunshui Secret Realm has been hidden for too long. Except for some ancient sects, I’m afraid few people know of our existence.

Now that the world is changing, it’s time to scare them, lest some people really think they are the ones calling the shots in this world.”

Another young man with a stern face said lightly.

“Indeed, before we left, Master instructed us that this time, we weren’t just out to compete for opportunities, but also to make our Yunshui Secret Realm famous. Fifth Junior Brother, you’ve done well.”

“But…” The eldest senior brother hesitated, but finally shook his head and said, “Alright, we still have to pay our respects to the Three Holy Lords. Call Fifth Junior back.”

“I’ll do it,” the young woman exclaimed, gathering her breath. “Fifth Junior Brother, have you had enough of playing around? The eldest senior brother wants you to come back!” The

young man in brocade clothes raised an eyebrow at the call.

He looked at the people below, all silent, staring at him in awe.

He chuckled softly, then let out a sharp cry, like a bird’s chirp.

Then he leaped high into the air, leaping down from the ladder.

At the same moment, a clear bird’s cry echoed in the sky. The giant bird that had been carrying the young man in brocade clothes flapped its wings, stirring up a powerful gust of air as it swooped down towards its master.

Just as the young man in brocade clothes leaped out and began to fall, the bird arrived and caught him securely.

Then, flapping its wings, it soared high, returning to its fellow disciples.

“Let’s go,”

the eldest brother said softly, looking at the crowd below, who were staring at them in amazement. A flock of giant birds flapped their wings and flew off in the other direction of the Holy Mountain.

As they watched, the flock of giant birds gradually faded away, finally turning a corner and disappearing on the other side of the Holy Mountain,

the crowd, which had been silent until then, suddenly erupted in a tremendous movement.

“Can anyone tell me where these people came from?”

“Just kidding? That young man in brocade clothes just climbed up the 200th step of the Heavenly Ladder, and he was just kidding?”

“Of course he was kidding. Look at how relaxed he was just now. I don’t think 200 steps is even his limit. If he wanted to, he could definitely climb higher.”

“Now, Bai Bufan and the others are in a difficult position. Who would have thought that after competing with such high spirits, they would be robbed of all their limelight by an unknown figure who suddenly appeared.”

…

“They just left like that?”

Lu Qing was surprised to see the people from the Yunshui Secret Realm flying away on flying birds.

“They must have gone to visit the three Holy Lords. People from the four secret lands always stay directly on the Holy Mountain and never stay in the Holy City,” Lin Zhirui explained.

“I see.”

Lu Qing nodded, a solemn look in his eyes as he recalled the information he had just uncovered with his supernatural powers.

“I never expected to find such a reward. What kind of opportunity could it be that the people from the four secret lands value so highly? Is it the same opportunity I’ve been sensing?”

Ever since arriving in the Holy City, Lu Qing had been certain.

The mysterious force that was drawing him and his master to him originated from the Holy Mountain.

However, even now, standing before the Holy Mountain, he still couldn’t pinpoint the source.

“Is that opportunity too hidden, or is the time just not right?” Lu Qing pondered.

However, the presence of the people from the Yunshui Secret Realm had made him wary.

If they were also targeting that mysterious opportunity, then scrambling for it would be difficult.

Moreover, since the people from the Yunshui Secret Realm had arrived, it was likely that the people from the other three secret lands wouldn’t be far behind.

“It seems that if my master and I want to compete for this opportunity, we have to make some serious plans.”

Thinking of this, Lu Qing said, “Master Zhirui, now that we’re done with the fun, should we go back? We came here in a hurry and haven’t found an inn to stay in yet.”

“You haven’t found a place to stay yet? That’s perfect. There’s an empty yard next to where I live. If you don’t mind, you might as well stay there first.”

“How embarrassing…Okay, then I’ll trouble you, Master Zhirui.”

Lu Qing wanted to refuse, but then he thought, after all, the inn is full of good and bad people. Now he not only has Xiaoyan with him, but also the unstable factor Hu Zezhi.

Staying in the inn would probably be a bit troublesome, so he nodded in agreement.

“Then I’ll send someone to arrange it right away after I get back!”

Seeing Lu Qing agree, Lin Zhirui was instantly delighted.

He said, “To be honest, warriors from all over the world have gathered in the Holy City right now, and all the inns are already full. It’s probably going to be difficult for you to find a place to stay.

Staying in our Tianji Tower is not only safe, but also quiet and less likely to be disturbed.”

“Since Your Excellency Zhirui has said so, we will respectfully obey your command,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

Immediately, the group began to head towards the city. After all, they had already seen the excitement here.

As for what happened to Bai Bufan and the others later, they were already interested in knowing.

“Hmm?”

As they entered the city, Lu Qing suddenly felt a sense of alarm and glanced off to a nearby corner.

However, when he turned his gaze, he only saw a corner of black clothes disappearing into an alleyway; no one was there.

But even that one glance made Lu Qing’s heart suddenly relax a little.

A faint smile played at the corner of his mouth. “So someone is watching us? Is it Miss Hu’s doom, or is it directed at us?

It’s a good thing you haven’t shown up yet. Now that the clue’s out, everything will be easier.”

Because it was still just a guess, Lu Qing didn’t say it directly, but continued towards the Tianji Tower.

Meanwhile, in a corner of another street, quite a distance away, a figure in a black robe was startled.

“What’s going on? How did that guy notice me? Was it a coincidence, or did he really see something?”

The black-robed figure thought back to what had just happened, feeling somewhat relieved.

If he hadn’t reacted quickly, his whereabouts would have been exposed by now.

But while he felt relieved, he was also deeply puzzled.

He questioned himself: his aura concealment skills were almost unparalleled, if not unrivaled.

He was even confident that even a master of the Innate Realm wouldn’t be able to detect his gaze.

But the boy was so perceptive that he was almost discovered after just beginning to follow him.

But from his perception, the boy was clearly only a post-natal realm warrior.

“Could it be that the boy possesses a rare treasure that can warn others about his pursuit?”

Suddenly, the black-robed figure thought of a possibility.

He knew that tens of thousands of years ago, this world was once a place where immortal cultivation flourished, and immortal civilization emerged. Later, with the decline of spiritual energy, it gradually declined and disappeared.

However, although the immortal cultivators disappeared, some of their magical weapons and artifacts had been passed down.

Now that the world is changing and spiritual energy is resurrecting, those ancient magic tools, nourished by spiritual energy, will probably gradually regain their power.

Could it be that the boy just happened to have a detection magic weapon?

The black-robed figure pondered, and the more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

Otherwise, he couldn’t understand how his method of hiding his inner demon could be discovered by a boy in the post-natal realm.

“If it truly is a magical weapon, then that’s fantastic! I never expected to find such a reward.

And to those disciples of the Yunshui Secret Realm, decades ago, I dug deep underground but couldn’t find the entrance to the four secret places.

I never imagined you would actually emerge on your own. If I devour you, my demonic body will be fully cultivated.

Then, this world will truly be mine!”

The black-robed figure spoke excitedly, his eyes gleaming with a dark, terrifying light.

“However, the first step is to devour that girl imbued with great fortune and that old man imbued with the light of virtue.

By absorbing their fortune and virtue, I can truly build the foundation for my supreme demonic body.

Then, with both good and evil united, I can transform as I please. Even the will of Heaven will be powerless!”

With a series of whispers, the black-robed figure vanished into a corner,

leaving behind only a wisp of black air that drifted in the air.

After Lu Qing and the others returned to Tianji Tower, Lin Zhirui immediately ordered them to clean up the small courtyard next to him.

Once the courtyard was cleaned up and Lu Qing and the others moved in,

Lin Zhirui then excused himself. He still had a lot to attend to, such as requesting time for the old doctor to meditate in the sacred pool.

“Master, on the way back just now, I noticed something strange. Perhaps it’s related to Miss Hu’s calamity,”

Lu Qing said seriously after Lin Zhirui left.

“What is it?” The old doctor’s expression froze.

The others looked at Lu Qing, especially Hu Zezhi, who looked particularly nervous.

“Just now, when we were entering the city, at a certain intersection, I noticed someone secretly following us.

Unfortunately, the person was very alert. As soon as he noticed me, he immediately took off. I didn’t get a good look at him.”

Lu Qing felt a little regretful at this.

If the person hadn’t reacted so quickly, if he had been staring at me longer, using his supernatural powers to detect the information, then everything would have been clear.

“Since you couldn’t see him clearly, Ah Qing, how can you be so sure that he’s related to Miss Hu’s calamity?” the old doctor asked.

“I’m not entirely sure, but the aura he exuded at the time was quite similar to the doomed aura on Miss Hu’s face, which is why I have this suspicion.”

“I see,” the old doctor nodded. “That’s very likely. That is indeed Miss Hu’s doom.”

“But who is that person? I have no grudge against him, so why would he target me?” Hu Zezhi asked, puzzled.

She had lived in Qinglong City since she was a child and never had any grudges against anyone. She couldn’t understand why someone would want to harm her.

Moreover, he was a terrifying figure that even Mr. Lu was almost deceived by.

Why?

The old doctor and Lu Qing looked at each other and had the answer in their hearts.

The most special thing about Hu Zezhi was her strong aura. The

person who could be targeted by such a person, the plot of that person was already very obvious.

He came here for Hu Zezhi’s identity as a person of luck.

“Anyway, this is at least a breakthrough.” Lu Qing did not say this, but comforted Hu Zezhi, “Since you know that the person who wants to harm you is a person, then everything will be much easier.

Miss Hu, since that person dare not act casually, I think he still has some concerns.

Next, as long as you don’t stay too far away from us, there should be no danger.”

“Well, I see.”

Indeed, when Hu Zezhi learned that the one who wanted to bring disaster upon herself was a person, she was indeed relieved.

After feeling relieved, she suddenly remembered something.

“Oh, Mr. Lu, Senior Chen, there’s something I’ve been wanting to tell you. When I was approaching the Holy Mountain earlier, I vaguely felt something on the mountain calling out to me.”

(End of this chapter)