Brewmaster

Fortune is where misfortune rests, misfortune is where blessing rests.

The reunion with Lou Yubai was not a blessing or a curse for Shi Mu, but it seemed that it really brought him some good luck.

For example, this so-called secret room.

According to Lou Yubai, when Shi Mu just walked through this promenade, there are 81 stone pillars, each of which is a group of nine, and nine kinds of strange beasts are engraved on them. Camel head, rabbit eyes, tiger paws, snake neck, cow ears, mirage belly, eagle claws, fish scales.

The one Shi Mu had just looked at was a strange beast with antlers.

Not to mention Shenlong, the legends of gods, monsters and ghosts in Tianqi Continent have long been regarded as fantasies written by boring scholars in story books. When Zhao Xichen mentioned this stone pillar with others, he said that the ancient gods and beasts such as dragons and phoenixes once shook the sky and the earth, and were omnipotent, but they disappeared from the mortal world for a long time, which is really a pity.

However, a few years ago, he accidentally got a trace of dragon breath, because this breath was too powerful to be controlled by him alone, so he had to temporarily divide it into nine parts and use stone pillars to suppress them, so that he could see the sun again only as a last resort.

Therefore, only nine of the 81 stone pillars are true, and they often change their positions in a self-contained formation, and the rest are unpredictable.

After the person who was talking to Zhao Xichen left, Lou Yubai caught a glimpse of Zhao Xichen groping on the stone pillar for a few moments and then disappeared, and then reappeared after a while, holding many treasures in his hands.Presumably, he borrowed the power of the dragon to hide his secret room in the past, hiding all kinds of treasures in it.

Thinking about it now, if Zhao Xichen was powerful enough, he would have been able to hold his treasures in his sleeves long ago, and Lou Yubai would not have guessed this time.

But having said that, Lou Yubai didn't know this at the time, he didn't have much greed for treasures, but he knew that there was a elixir of living dead human flesh and white bones in the Treasure Pavilion, and he was bound to get it.

As for the cause and effect, Shi Mu didn't ask in detail, he only knew that the three senior brothers and sisters traveled around after parting with them, and later sent the rest of the senior brothers and sisters back to the sect and stayed there for a few months, Lou Yubai really couldn't stand it The master looked at him sternly every day, until he saw that he was guilty of practicing swords, so he pestered Si Qingqi and Mo Ling to come out again.

It's a pity that there are always some weird murders along the way. These three people have a strong sense of justice in their bones, and they have both kung fu and strategy, so they investigated all the way, and they didn't expect to find Zhao Xichen all at once.

Zhao Xichen was different from others, he was thoughtful and cautious about Hua Jiuqi, but because he looked down on ordinary people in the past, he didn't care about other things first and last, so he showed his flaws.But this man is full of viciousness and cruelty. After noticing the actions of Lou Yubai and the other three, he immediately ordered someone to capture him on Penglai Island. After only one glance, he was thrown into the dungeon. use.

Although Lou Yubai and the others lost to Zhao Xichen and the others on Wanqian Island, they were locked up because they didn't want to.

At that time, the three of them didn't have a deep affection for Zhao Xichen, so they tried to escape quietly. Who would have thought that they would run into Zhao Xichen before they were successful, but in the end it was Mo Ling who desperately protected Si Qingqi and Lou Yubai, all alone in a coma. After waking up, the two of them had countless bruises, and they were still thrown back into the prison whole by Zhao Xichen.

Zhao Xichen had other plans, he didn't want the three seniors and brothers to cross the Wangchuan River together first, so he rewarded some medicinal materials to hang his life, and on the other hand, he was still paying attention to Hua Jiuqi's whereabouts, so he left them behind. the back of the head.

Si Qingqi and Lou Yubai were fine, but Mo Ling, even if Lou Yubai didn't want to admit it anymore, it was only a breath away from...

The indescribable guilt in Lou Yubai's heart was probably because he felt that this trip was caused by him, and he could hardly escape the blame for everything that happened afterwards.

Lou Yubai's knots were gradually forming, but Mo Ling didn't know anything, let alone feel it. Si Qingqi wanted to let go, but she was also upset and didn't know how to send the two juniors back to the sect safely. Insufficient strength, simply put it aside, take care of Mo Ling first and think about how to take him out.

Afterwards, the two of them put all their energy into Mo Ling, one was to take care of him, and the other was for the sake of meditation.

In the end, if it is said that the only gain is that Lou Yubai took a ray of true energy into Zhao Xichen's meridians when he was not prepared, and traveled around constantly, so that he could feel its breath from time to time.

For two or three days like this, Mo Ling's condition was fairly stable, but Lou Yubai didn't dare to wait any longer, so he persuaded Si Qingqi with the excuse of his true energy, and sneaked into the corridor of the main hall alone, trying to find all nine stone pillars and connect the breath of the dragon. , into Zhao Xichen's secret room.

But how easy is this?

Lou Yubai is just a mortal, how can he know the dragon?But I remembered Zhao Xichen's action of activating the mechanism, so I tried it out one by one according to the appearance of the strange beast, and marked it if it was right, and could only carry down the mechanism inside the column if it was wrong.Naturally, there are more mistakes than right.

In this way, Lou Yubai had to go back to the dungeon to recuperate his injuries from time to time, and at the same time hide from Zhao Xichen and other elder disciples, and then find opportunities to come out quietly.

Si Qingqi saw it hurt in her eyes, but Lou Yubai held her breath in her heart. She really couldn't persuade her, and she had no better way, so over time, he let him go.

Until today, Lou Yubai found six real stone pillars, ruled out 54, and tried out 27 of the remaining [-]. He was determined to try all of them today, and then took advantage of the inexplicable commotion outside to quickly bring his brothers and sisters leave.

If it wasn't for the really bad timing and occasion, Shi Mu would almost have laughed out loud, as if there was nowhere to look for, it took no effort at all.

Shi Mu thought about it, most likely the Qiankun Pan was in that secret room, even if he wasn't there, he couldn't completely miss the secret room now, why don't he go and have a look, it can be regarded as helping Lou Yubai.

Lou Yubai doesn't know the spirit of the dragon, how can Shi Mu not know it?

In the past, it was because of insufficient aura and sensitive senses, but now I know the reason, pay more attention, it is not easy to find out.

Shi Mu told Lou Yubai what he was thinking, and obtained Lou Yubai's permission to spy on his memory to find out the part about opening the mechanism and marking the stone pillars, leaving Jiang to take care of Lou Yubai in place, and he quickly walked to the end and Observe the stone pillars on both sides along the way.

This matter went smoothly. Even without spiritual power, Shi Mu's eyesight was still there, and in order to concentrate, he didn't even use the invisibility talisman. He quickly found all three stone pillars. Activated, the array in the long corridor can be activated to send the people in the corridor to the secret treasure.

However, the turmoil outside the gate gradually subsided at this time, and the actions of the people on Penglai Island were on the right track under the guidance of Zhao Xichen.Disciples scattered around to support the venerables.The movement caused by the thunder was completely over, and the atmosphere of heaven and earth was no longer chaotic. The black-robed Taoist stared at it, and then picked up the divination astrolabe again.

The aura on Shi Mu's body was used successively on the talisman, dust removal and the eyes to find the breath of the dragon, and there was not much left at the moment.

The aura on Jiang's body is the last insurance, and I don't know if he can survive this time.

Under such circumstances, if you want to be exposed, it will only happen in an instant.

Although the black-robed Taoist is not good at fighting, but Yu Bu Suan is the other eleven, even Zhao Xichen can't catch up with him.

In less than half a cup of tea, the black-robed Taoist had the result.

Seeing the smile on the face of the black-robed Taoist, Zhao Xichen couldn't help asking: "Sikong, tell me where it is."

But Sikong shook his head: "It can't be calculated." However, when he said this, the smile on his face still didn't diminish at all.

Zhao Xichen understood.

It is impossible to calculate, but it is not because Sikong is inferior to others.

Taoist Sikong is very confident in his divination, not to mention that the target is an ordinary person with little aura, if he can't calculate it, it only proves one thing - Mr. Hongmei has entered the palace.

Zhao Xichen's place, he naturally has no way of calculating, otherwise Wuji Xianzong would have changed hands long ago.

Zhao Xichen was so close that he didn't even care about his internal injuries. Hearing this, he walked towards the palace first, followed by Fanxing Sikong and other venerables.

The cold stone door was pushed open, strands of light rushed into the corridor, and shone on Shi Muyin's eyes widened in panic.

At this moment, Shi Mu is less than six feet away from the gate.He noticed the movement on the door, but he still insisted on activating the mechanism of the eighth stone pillar, and then instinctively jumped away when the light completely exposed him.

The next moment, the floor where Shi Mu had just stood exploded, and the gravel and dust immediately rose up to block the light that had just entered the corridor.

Zhao Xichen used force rashly, and his physical discomfort reached its peak again. He couldn't help arching his back and clutching the skirt of his chest to resist the influence of heart palpitations. black.

Taoist Fanxing also noticed Shi Mu, and couldn't control Zhao Xichen, he just wanted to catch Shi Mu immediately, and even stepped into the corridor.

Zhao Xichen raised his hand towards Taoist Fanxing, managed to find his voice, and said hoarsely: "Wait..." Then he coughed again and he was speechless.

Because Zhao Xichen didn't know whether it was pushing or pulling, Taoist Fanxing paused, and Sikong on the other side stepped into the corridor first, and then disappeared without a trace together with the dust that hadn't cleared from the corridor.

Zhao Xichen's eyes were about to burst.

The treasure room behind the stone pillar is the secret of Zhao Xichen alone, and even Taoist Fan Xing doesn't know it, so everyone present can only think that Lord Hongmei used some tricks, and even kidnapped Sikong to threaten them. Only Zhao Xichen understands that Hong Mei Jun probably found his Treasure Pavilion.

And... Qiankun Pan!

As long as he thought of this, Zhao Xichen couldn't help feeling dizzy, wishing that he hadn't seen this scene at all.

Not even caring that the secret would be exposed, Zhao Xichen gritted his teeth and told Taoist Fanxing and the other three Venerables: "Go, do as I say!"

"be quick!"

In this way, the breath of the dragon, the 81 stone pillars, and the secret chamber behind it were revealed.

As for the secret treasure in the secret room... just wait as long as you can.

But it's time to say.

During the period from the sound of the door to its complete opening, Shi Mu thought a lot about whether to retreat first to find another opportunity or take a gamble to fully open the mechanism.

Shi Mu chose the latter almost without hesitation.

He couldn't delay any longer, let alone Zhao Xichen's familiarity with Penglai, the only chance he had was this time.

So when the gate opened, Shi Mu rushed towards the ninth stone pillar, taking advantage of the concealment of the bricks and the moment when Zhao Xichen and Taoist Fanxing hesitated, he quickly activated the last mechanism, and then all the people or things that did not belong to the long corridor were killed It was teleported to the Treasure Pavilion, leaving Zhao Xichen in a mess.

The furnishings in the Zangbao Pavilion are quite luxurious. The top is illuminated by night pearls, and there is no trace of fireworks, but the lights are brightly lit. The floor is covered with brilliant ten dragon crystals. Gold foil was pasted on it, and countless egg-sized pearls were thrown casually in the corner.

Even the most luxurious part of the palace is less than one ten-thousandth of it.

The room Shi Mu was in was lined with rows of display racks, and on them were some solitary copies, either of alchemy scriptures or exercises. If you look closely, you can still see several famous sects in today's Qi Continent. A long-lost town treasure.

The Qiankun Disk is obviously not here, and Shi Mu didn't see Jiang and Lou Yubai either, presumably they were teleported to different places.

Shi Mu cautiously walked deep, but there was still no one around, but the things displayed on the shelves had changed, instead of the volumes of books, they had become all kinds of magic weapons, but the grades were not the same. Gao, some don't even have the slightest aura, and barely stay here as century-old martial arts.

As the value of the exhibits became higher and higher, doors to other areas appeared on both sides of the room. Shi Mu went in and looked at them one by one. There were many good things, but he still couldn't find what he wanted.

The Treasure Pavilion doesn't look small, Shi Mu couldn't help becoming anxious and quickened his pace.

About half a quarter of an hour passed like this, Shi Mu finally saw a piece of clothes in a room, it was neither Jiang nor Lou Yubai, just as Shi Mu was about to leave, the people in the room just turned around and saw him.

It was Taoist Sikong who was accidentally involved in the formation at the last moment.

This is inevitable.