Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune: Starting from the Blind Prince

In the silent valley.

The air was extremely heavy, almost palpable.

Zhou Hao Chen and Yi Si looked at each other warily.

The ghost trapped in the formation looked bewildered.

How could the four humans who almost killed him start fighting among themselves?

Four people, divided into three factions, scheming against each other!

Human minds are truly too complicated!

Then, the weakened ghost regained its vigor and attacked the formation.

Zhou Hao Chen glanced at the ghost about to break free and said to Yi Si.

"Shall we retreat from the valley first?"

"Alright!"

Yi Si nodded and said coolly.

There was no trust between them, indeed not a good time to deal with the ghost.

The two separately moved towards Bing Wu and Kui Niu's corpses, retreating from the valley.

The two tacitly kept a distance of a dozen yards from each other, afraid of being ambushed by the other.

"Yi Si, that's not your real identity, is it?"

"Same to you!"

"How did you deceive the Thousand Mile Seal?"

"This communication jade is called Thousand Mile Seal?" A hint of surprise flashed in Yi Si's eyes. "It seems you know quite a bit about the Xuanyuan Blood."

While Yi Si was sizing up Zhou Hao Chen, Zhou Hao Chen was also sizing up Yi Si.

Yi Si's strength could be glimpsed from the fact that he turned Kui Niu into an ice sculpture with one move.

Even if it was a sneak attack, being able to kill Kui Niu, who was at the peak of the seventh realm, with one move, showed his strength. Yi Si was definitely a strong person in the seventh realm.

No wonder he felt Yi Si's aura was so calm and terrifying before.

Especially the terrifying chill emanating from Kui Niu's ice sculpture.

Even from a distance of a dozen yards, that terrifying chill made Zhou Hao Chen couldn't help but think of the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice in the far north.

Is he from a rogue cultivator or a small sect?

Zhou Hao Chen secretly guessed.

If they were to fight…

He could only use the Xuanyuan Sword Talisman to kill him!

Fortunately, both of their goals were the Xuanyuan Blood, and there seemed to be room for cooperation.

"If I'm not mistaken, Yi Si, your goal is also the Xuanyuan Blood, and my goal is also the Xuanyuan Blood."

"There is a basis for cooperation between us."

Yi Si didn't directly reject Zhou Hao Chen's request for cooperation, but asked in return.

"What can you offer?"

"I don't cooperate with the weak!"

Zhou Hao Chen raised his eyebrows, somewhat surprised by Yi Si's arrogance.

"The weak?"

"Then you underestimate me too much!"

As he spoke, the Xuanyuan Sword Talisman was held in his palm, revealing an invisible killing intent.

Instantly, Yi Si's hair stood on end, and his pupils shrank sharply.

A strong sense of death crisis filled his heart.

However, this sense of crisis came quickly and went quickly, fleeting in an instant.

Yi Si was silent.

This was "Jia Chen" showing his strength.

"Phew—"

"You have the strength to cooperate with me."

"How do you want to cooperate?"

Yi Si asked in a deep voice, his voice hoarse, and it was impossible to tell whether it was a man or a woman.

"Give Kui Niu to me."

"Heh heh? Do you think that's possible?"

"I can trade!"

"What are you going to trade with? Bing Wu? He's not qualified!" Yi Si sneered, glaring at Zhou Hao Chen angrily.

Did he feel like he was being taken advantage of for nothing?

"Then how do you plan to cooperate?" Zhou Hao Chen touched his nose and asked back.

Yi Si pondered for a moment and said:

"The souls of the two of them haven't completely perished yet. We will search their souls separately and then exchange the information we get."

"If the cooperation is pleasant, perhaps we can carry out more in-depth cooperation next. What do you think?"

Zhou Hao Chen's eyes were deep, and he took a deep look at Yi Si.

Yi Si, this person, has a lot of petty thoughts.

He's testing me again!

Soul searching, this is a method of the upper three realms of Dao cultivation.

Letting himself search Bing Wu's soul and then exchanging information is to test whether there is a Dao cultivator of the upper three realms behind him.

However, Yi Si's words also exposed his cards.

Behind him, there is at least one Dao cultivator of the upper three realms.

If he refused, it would mean that there was no Dao cultivator of the upper three realms behind him, or that he could not invite a Dao cultivator of the upper three realms.

In this way, it could be determined that he didn't have a very strong background, and the value of cooperation would be greatly reduced.

If he was dark-hearted, he might even betray him.

After Zhou Hao Chen figured out Yi Si's test, he nodded: "Three days later, at the third quarter of the Zi hour, exchange information in the previous cave."

"Alright!"

With that said, Yi Si tapped his toes and disappeared into the night with Kui Niu's corpse.

Seeing Yi Si leave, Zhou Hao Chen left in another direction.

However, Zhou Hao Chen did not leave the Big Dipper Secret Realm, but stopped after walking for a while.

He used the Yaksha Soul Interrogation on Bing Wu.

Bing Wu's strength was limited, and he was worried that Bing Wu's soul would dissipate between heaven and earth, so he simply used the Yaksha Soul Interrogation.

The Yaksha ghost appeared behind Zhou Hao Chen and gently hooked his finger at Bing Wu's corpse.

Immediately afterwards, Bing Wu's soul was hooked out.

Since Bing Wu's body was dead, his soul also fell into a coma.

Without any pain or fear, he was swallowed by the Yaksha ghost in one gulp.

Soon, scenes appeared in Zhou Hao Chen's mind.

Bing Wu's real name was Cao Gui, and he was a domestic slave of Li Changhe, the commander of the Secret Realm Division.

On a night three years ago, Cao Gui, who was sleeping in the woodshed, was found by a man in black.

The man in black introduced Cao Gui to the Xuanyuan Blood and also taught Cao Gui a set of techniques.

After that, the man in black would guide Cao Gui in his cultivation every month. It wasn't until half a year ago, after Cao Gui advanced to the fourth realm, that he obtained the Thousand Mile Seal and the nickname Bing Wu, and joined Kui Niu's command.

Scenes from Bing Wu's life were playing in Zhou Hao Chen's mind like a movie.

After watching Bing Wu's life, Zhou Hao Chen touched his chin, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.

"Li Changhe's domestic slave, taught the Dharma by a man in black, practiced hard for more than two years, and joined a mysterious organization."

"This plot looks a bit like the protagonist, but… he died halfway!"

"Also, the man in black who taught Bing Wu the exercises was very deliberate!"

"Li Changhe, as the commander of the Secret Realm Division, is a strong person in the ninth realm. The man in black haunted his mansion for two or three years, didn't he notice anything?"

"Is it that he didn't notice? Or is he deliberately pretending not to?"

"Even... Li Changhe is that man in black!"

Zhou Haochen's eyes narrowed, and two sharp beams of light burst forth, seemingly capable of tearing through the night.

From the White Lotus Sect's Earth Mother Sacrifice case, Zhou Haochen had already anticipated that there was a traitor with Xuanyuan blood within the Secret Realm Division.

It was just that due to the lack of cooperation from Zhou Sheng, the head of the Secret Realm Division, Zhou Haochen was unable to investigate further.

Li Changhe is the Commander of the Secret Realm Division, second only to Zhou Sheng in position.

He was able to obtain the information on the Earth Mother Tree Realm's spatial node; Zhou Haochen was not surprised at all.

Li Changhe, a very likely suspect!

The information gleaned from Binghuo's memory was a pleasant surprise, actually involving a traitor within the Secret Realm Division.

"It's just a pity..."

"That Kui Niu fell into Yi Si's hands."

Zhou Haochen was somewhat depressed; Yi Si being a traitor was completely beyond his expectations.

He had never anticipated that, besides himself, there would be other traitors among the Xuanyuan bloodline.

He relied on the Myriad Faces to conceal his aura from Qianlixin's verification.

Then what about Yi Si?

The other party's background is definitely not ordinary.

Could he be a Holy Son from some sacred ground?

Zhou Haochen secretly speculated in his heart.

Judging from the traces of Yi Si's attack, the other party clearly belonged to the Daoist cultivator lineage and was skilled in ice-attribute techniques.

As for his origins, Zhou Haochen had no clue for the time being.

After leaving the Big Dipper Secret Realm, Zhou Haochen reunited with Helian Hai.

Sensing Zhou Haochen's safe return, Helian Hai breathed a sigh of relief and asked.

"Your Highness, was tonight's operation fruitful?"

"Somewhat fruitful, but not quite as expected."

Zhou Haochen recounted everything that had happened in the Big Dipper Secret Realm.

After listening, Helian Hai couldn't help but frown and muttered to himself.

"Elder He, what do you know about ice-based inheritances?"

"Ice techniques are considered relatively rare among Daoist cultivators. Their power is not as great as thunder techniques, and they require corresponding talent from the practitioner, so ice technique cultivators are relatively rare, and mostly female cultivators."

"Among the various Daoist sects, I haven't heard of any that primarily focus on ice techniques."

Zhou Haochen nodded slightly and said softly.

"Judging from Yi Si's probing of me, there is a high probability that a Daoist cultivator of the Upper Three Realms is standing behind him, most likely an ice technique Daoist cultivator of the Upper Three Realms."

"If we're talking about Upper Three Realms Daoist cultivators who are skilled in ice techniques, I do know one."

Helian Hai sighed quietly.

Hearing this, Zhou Haochen seemed to have thought of something, and his expression became somewhat strange, blurting out.

"Is Elder He referring to that Ice Soul Fairy?"

"Precisely her."

"Speaking of which, the Ice Soul Fairy can be considered an old acquaintance of mine!"

"Since that's the case, why doesn't Elder He contact the Ice Soul Fairy and inquire?" Zhou Haochen said in a teasing tone.

Hearing these words, Helian Hai's expression stiffened, becoming unnatural.

The change in his expression did not escape Zhou Haochen's eyes.

As expected, Elder He has an affair with this Ice Soul Fairy!

"Elder He, the task of investigating Yi Si's identity is entrusted to you."

"Cough cough!"

"This..."

Helian Hai's face showed a troubled expression.

"Does Elder He have any difficulties?"

"This old man hasn't seen the Ice Soul Fairy in many years..."

"Could it be that Elder He doesn't dare to see the Ice Soul Fairy?"

Zhou Haochen's teasing words made Helian Hai lose face.

"How is that possible?"

"It's just that we haven't been in contact for many years, and it will take some time to re-establish contact."

"Then I shall await Elder He's good news."

Watching Zhou Haochen's departing figure, Elder He's expression turned gloomy, and he sighed.

"Alas——"

"That woman——Alas——"

......

Hundred Herb Garden.

The little maid's cheeks were stuffed full, and the aroma of beggar's chicken wafted from her mouth.

A figure flashed, and Cui Caiwei suddenly appeared in the Hundred Herb Garden.

"Miss, you're finally back."

"Don't take risks in the future, okay? I was so worried!"

The little maid patted her chest, a look of lingering fear on her face.

"Eat yours!"

"Without Miss, I wouldn't even enjoy eating!"

"When did you learn to flatter? Honestly, who did you learn bad habits from?"

Cui Caiwei pulled at the little maid's cheeks, and the little maid made muffled sounds in her mouth.

After having her fun, Cui Caiwei let go of the little maid.

"Miss, was this trip successful?"

Cui Caiwei shook her head and then nodded.

This response left the little maid looking confused.

"Miss, is your neck uncomfortable?"

"Do you want me to give you a massage!"

Cui Caiwei rolled her eyes and said unhappily.

"Both successful and unsuccessful!"

"Miss, is it successful or unsuccessful? You've confused me."

Cui Caiwei sighed faintly. More than once, she felt that her personal maid's head must have been squeezed during birth, otherwise how could she be so purely foolish?

"It was successful, but there was an accident."

"Among the Xuanyuan bloodline, there is another traitor like me."

Upon hearing this, the little maid's eyes widened.

"Miss, you have a fellow traveler."

"Do you know that person's identity?"

Identity?

Cui Caiwei nodded lightly, recalling the scene of Jia Chen's sneak attack on Binghuo in her mind.

Although Jia Chen's sneak attack was at the same time as her sneak attack on Kui Niu, she still noticed it.

That dark dragon claw!

It gave her a cold feeling.

If we're talking about which martial arts inheritance is related to dragons, then it must be the Great Yu's imperial family.

However, as far as she knew, the Great Yu imperial family's Ancient Emperor Dragon Transformation Scripture was upright, vast, and imposing, overwhelming people with its power.

But Jia Chen's attack gave him a sharp, fierce, and unconventional feeling.

Its power far exceeded what Jia Chen revealed at the Fourth Realm.

"Could it be a secret weapon cultivated by the Great Yu imperial family?" Many thoughts flashed through Cui Caiwei's mind for a moment.