Mowen Jie and Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yu Rou, Xiao Yawen and they are smiling.
Tuoba Yingying giggled and said, "I never would have thought our husband has so many cunning ideas, he actually managed to make that man in the black robe so angry!"
Huang Ling'er giggled and said, "Who said it wasn't me? How did you come up with those words, Mo Wen Jie?"
Mo Wen Jie scratched his head, laughing and said, "At the time, I didn't think much about it. I just saw the man in the black robe's threatening look and felt very annoyed. I wanted to use some words to provoke him a bit. I didn't expect it to work quite well."
At this moment, Jiang Yu Rou gave a light cough and said, "However, we cannot be complacent. The man in the black robe doesn't look like he will give up so easily." After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
Xiao Ya Wen's eyeballs twitched and he proposed, "Why don't we take the initiative? First, investigate his background and purpose, and then deal with him. It's better than just waiting here for him to cause trouble again."
Everyone thought this idea was good, so Mo Wen Jie started to allocate tasks. Huang Ling'er was responsible for using her contacts to gather information, Jiang Yu Rou looked through ancient books to find similar characters, and Xiao Ya Wen and Tuoba Yingying accompanied Mo Wen Jie in cultivation, enhancing their strength in preparation for unforeseen situations.
Thus, the few of them quickly got into action, and an investigative journey centered around the man in the black robe began. Along the way, their bond deepened through their shared experiences in facing crises.
As they searched everywhere for the man in black, suddenly a bamboo forest appeared in front of them. Inside the bamboo forest, mist was swirling, making visibility very low. They couldn't see anything inside, nor did they know what was in the bamboo forest. Mo Wen Jie said, "Stay here, I will go investigate inside the bamboo forest!"
Mo Wen Jie slowly stepped into the bamboo forest. Just as he entered, the mist around him instantly became thick as substance, completely enveloping him. Mo Wen Jie's heart skipped a beat and he activated spiritual power in his eyes, barely being able to see a bit clearly.
Walking along, he heard a melodious flute playing, which seemed to come from ancient times. Following the direction of the flute, he discovered an old pavilion where a young man in white was playing the flute. Mo Wen Jie asked with caution, "Who are you? And where is this place?" The young man in white stopped playing and smiled slightly, "I am the guardian of this place. This bamboo forest is the entrance to an ancient relic. As for why I am here, it is simply to wait for someone with a destiny."
Mo Wen Jie's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the man in black was related to this ancient relic? He was about to ask more questions, but the young man in white vanished into thin air, leaving only one sentence echoing in the air: "If you want to know the truth, don't look back." Mo Wen Jie clenched his teeth and walked towards the deeper parts of the bamboo forest. The dense mist behind him kept rolling and surging like there were countless pairs of eyes watching him secretly.
Mo Wen Jie was walking along when a burst of golden light suddenly appeared in front of him, leaving him puzzled. What was this golden light? Why had it suddenly blocked his path? Could it be that there was danger ahead, or that he wasn't qualified to move forward?
Mo Wen Jie tried to touch the golden light with his hand, but he felt a powerful force pushing him away. He wasn't willing to be stopped like that, so he concentrated his spiritual power in his palm and pushed the golden light again. At this moment, ancient symbols began to gradually emerge from the golden light, forming a line of words: "He whose heart is not pure, shall not enter."
Mo Wen Jie's heart skipped a beat as he reflected on his journey so far. He realized that his intense desire for revenge against the man in black might have led to a judgment of impurity by the relic. He took a deep breath, tried to calm his emotions, and put aside all distractions, temporarily suppressing the hatred in his heart.
As his state of mind changed, the golden light gradually dimmed until it vanished. Mo Wen Jie cautiously took a step forward without encountering any obstacles. He continued on his way, and ahead, the light grew brighter. A magnificent stone door appeared before him, adorned with various strange patterns that seemed to narrate the secrets of ancient times. Mo Wen Jie knew that he was closer to uncovering the truth.
Mo Wen Jie looked at everything in front of him and thought that he should hurry to send a message to Huang Ling'er and the others, to come here. After all, once he entered this stone door, he had no idea what would happen or where he would be sent. Therefore, it was safer to have Jiang Yu Rou and the others follow him. In case they separated from each other, they would be in great danger!
Mo Wen Jie was about to take out the transmission jade tablet to inform everyone, but he found that here was as if it was isolated by an invisible barrier, unable to send out messages. His brow furrowed and his worries deepened.
After hesitating for a moment, he bit his teeth and decided to enter the stone door alone to explore the situation. Mo Wen Jie slowly pushed open the heavy stone door with both hands, and after a flash of dazzling light, he found himself in a place enveloped in mist. Below him was a small path paved with jade stones leading into the depths.
As he continued along the path, the scenery around him suddenly changed, and many puppet beasts surged towards him. Mo Wen Jie quickly activated his spiritual power and summoned his treasure to fight back. Just as he was engaged in fierce combat, a familiar yell echoed from behind. It was Huang Ling'er and the others who had broken through the barrier to come to his aid.
Upon seeing everyone arrive, Mo Wen Jie's spirit was uplifted, and the group fought together against the puppet beasts. After a fierce battle, the puppet beasts finally collapsed into dust. The group looked towards the end of the path, where there was a palace emitting a mysterious aura. They exchanged a glance and then walked towards the palace with determination, unaware of what kind of challenges awaited them inside.
Tuoba Yingying was walking and laughing as she said, "Hubby, shouldn't we find a place to improve our strength first? If we can absorb the spiritual energy of the lingzhu, our chances of success will be higher when we enter the secret room. After all, we don't know what lies behind the stone door, so I think it's most necessary for us to improve our strength first!"
Mo Wen Jie nodded slightly in agreement after listening to Tuoba Yingying's words. "Yingying has spoken well. However, where can we find a peaceful place near here to absorb the spiritual energy of the lingzhu?" Mo Wen Jie looked around and said.
At this moment, Qin Xiao Die, who had been silent and reticent, spoke up. "The palace ahead looks extraordinary; perhaps there is a place suitable for cultivation within." Upon hearing this, the group found it very reasonable and hastened their pace towards the palace.
Upon entering the palace, the interior space was vast, and the walls around them shone with strange symbols. Mo Wen Jie tried to take out the lingzhu, and in an instant, its light surged greatly as if it was being attracted by some power here. The group quickly gathered in a circle and began to cultivate, absorbing the spiritual energy emitted by the lingzhu into their bodies. As the spiritual energy continued to flow into their bodies, a faint glow appeared on each of them.
However, just as they were gradually immersed in their cultivation, a stone pedestal suddenly rose from the center of the palace. On the pedestal appeared a figure whose gaze was coldly scanning everyone. The figure spoke coldly, "The outsiders dare to intrude this place and draw spiritual energy, truly not knowing how to value their lives." Everyone was startled and immediately stopped their cultivation, standing up and alertly watching the unexpected enemy who had suddenly appeared.
Mo Wen Jie looked at the person on the stone pedestal and said, "Sir, are you mistaken? We are here to absorb the spiritual energy of the lingzhu. How could it be that we are absorbing your spiritual energy? No matter how formidable you may be, you should still be reasonable. Don't defame us like this. Look, can you see if we have absorbed the spiritual energy you mentioned?"
The person on the stone pedestal coldly snorted, "This is my palace, and all spiritual energy within it belongs to me. You carrying the lingzhu inside, touching the barrier, and allowing the spiritual energy of the lingzhu and my palace's spiritual energy to blend together. By absorbing the spiritual energy of the lingzhu, you are indirectly absorbing my spiritual energy."
Mo Wen Jie was secretly alarmed in his heart, but he maintained a calm facade, "Even so, it was an unintentional mistake. If you have suffered any losses, we will certainly compensate you." The man sneered coldly, "Compensate? What can you offer as compensation?"
At this moment, Tuoba Yingying stepped forward, holding a clear and translucent pill in her hand. "This is the Xuanqing Pill, which has the effect of healing wounds and restoring vital energy. It can make up for some of your spiritual energy loss." The person on the pedestal's eyes shifted slightly as if weighing the value of the pill.
Qin Xiao Die also continued, "Moreover, we can help you guard the palace for a period of time to show our sincerity." The person's thoughts turned as he thought that if he drove them away forcefully, it might even damage the palace. It might be better to accept their offer temporarily.
"Hmph, Since you've given me the Xuanqing Pill, I'll trust you for now. However, during this time, you must follow my orders." The group exchanged glances and helplessly agreed. A crisis was temporarily averted.
Mo Wen Jie, Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yu Rou, Xiao Yawen, Ding Yan, Qin Xiaodie, and Tuoba Yingying continued to sit cross-legged and absorb the spiritual energy from the lingzhu!
The person on the stone pedestal looked at Mo Wen Jie and the others, shook his head, and then closed his eyes to continue cultivating!
Huang Ling'er and Jiang Yu Rou glanced at the person on the stone pedestal, shook their heads, and then continued to absorb the spiritual energy from the lingzhu!
As the group was quietly cultivating, the palace suddenly began to shake violently. The person on the stone pedestal abruptly opened his eyes and shouted, "Not good, there is an intruder!" Mo Wen Jie and the others immediately stood up and prepared for battle.
As they watched, a group of mysterious people in black robes suddenly appeared in the palace. The leader with a sinister smile said, "We have finally found this place with abundant spiritual energy." The person on the stone pedestal angrily said, "This place has already been taken by me. Please leave immediately." However, the black-cloaked people did not pay attention and engaged in combat instantly.
Mo Wen Jie and the others exchanged glances and joined the battle to assist the person on the stone pedestal. Mo Wen Jie activated his spiritual power and executed his most powerful move to confront the black-cloaked people. Huang Ling'er and Jiang Yu Rou coordinated with each other, controlling part of the enemies. The battle grew more intense, Tuoba Yingying took advantage of the opportunity to throw out the Xuanqing Pill, causing an explosion that generated a powerful impact force, pushing back many of the black-cloaked people. Seizing this gap, the person on the stone pedestal cast a powerful incantation to trap all remaining black-cloaked people. The black-cloak leader saw things were not going well and fled with his men in disgrace. After this battle, the person on the stone pedestal looked at Mo Wen Jie and others with a few more appreciative glances. Mo Wen Jie and others also breathed a sigh of relief and sat down again to continue their cultivation.
