Seventh Shuilan looked at me for a long time before saying, "It's good for you to know about this."
"In fact, the legend of the magic box was just something that the Xuan Jing Division used to cover up the truth. Many people suspect that the people who studied the magic box did not die at the hands of evil spirits, but were murdered by the Xuan Jing Division to silence them."
I was shocked and said, "Xuan Jing Si killed so many masters of magic, aren't you afraid of revenge?"
Seventh Shui Lan said: "The masters of the art of magic who died at that time all came from low-level sects, or were simply wanderers in the martial arts world. The four major sects did not suffer any losses. Moreover, who can tell whether the participants of the four sects were standing by and watching or killing people? But one thing is certain, that is, a false legend has been circulated in the art of magic."
Seventh Shui Lan paused for a moment and said, "The real magic box has already been taken away. Because that magic box is related to Ning Nitian's final destination."
"What do you mean?" I suddenly looked up at the Seventh Shuilan. It was about the whereabouts of the Ghost Vein Ancestor, I couldn't just stay indifferent like listening to a story.
The Seventh Shui Lan said: "After Ning Nitian failed in his attempt to defeat the Heaven, he did not die on the spot. Instead, he left alone. Many people were tracking Ning Nitian's whereabouts, but he hid the truth from the entire sect and disappeared."
"After Ning Nitian left, the various sects of Taoism never gave up the search, and finally, they finally found a secret place, which is the secret place under Beigou Village. Someone found a magic box and a body in Taoist robes there. At first, no one paid attention to the body, until someone accidentally revealed the secret of the magic box, and then they speculated that the body was the body left behind by Ning Nitian."
Seventh Shuilan looked at me and said, "In fact, your speculation about the magic box is not wrong. The real magic box is a magical tool for transporting ghosts. Back then, Ning Nitian knew that he had no way to escape. Even if he disintegrated himself, his soul would be found. So, he simply made two magic boxes, one of which was left in the secret storage in Beigou Village, and the other one was taken somewhere unknown. Back then, after Ning Nitian disappeared in the magic way, he shed his body in Beigou Village and let his soul escape."
I was stunned: "Is this... is this possible?"
Seventh Shui Lan said: "If it were anyone else, I wouldn't believe it either. However, with the two amazing geniuses Ning Nitian and Zhan Wuxiang working together, nothing is impossible. Only when they work together can they create such a heaven-defying magic weapon."
Seventh Shui Lan paused slightly and said, "Compared to the magic box, Xuan Jing Division is more interested in Ning Nitian's final destination. Some people even think that Ning Nitian broke through the magic box and went to an unknown realm. Of course, this absurd speculation is not generally recognized by the top management of Xuan Jing Division. However, Xuan Jing Division has never stopped researching the magic box."
"Until now, the only conclusion that people who have studied the magic box can come to is that Ning Nitian will come back, and he will come back through the magic box. Therefore, the real magic box has always been hidden in a very important place for the driver of Xuanjing. Without the joint efforts of the ten elders, no one can take out the magic box."
It took me a long time to digest the secret of the Seventh Shuilan: "So, they listed the magic box as the task of the third stage, which is also a test?"
"That should be it!" Seventh Shuilan said vaguely, "But you don't have to worry too much. The inheritances you have now are nothing in the eyes of Xuan Jing Division. Even if they dig your head open, they will only get some inferior inheritances. So, you don't have to worry that Xuan Jing Division will target you everywhere. Unless you have already obtained the entire inheritance of Ning Nitian or Zhan Wuxiang."
Seventh Shui Lan stood up and said, "I'm leaving. Human Venerable, his strategies are unparalleled; Ghost Saint, his strategies are invincible. It is not known whether it will be a blessing or a curse for you to step into the game set by the two of them. However, you don't need to worry too much, maybe you will never be able to inherit the mantle of Human Venerable and Ghost Saint in your lifetime. In that case, no matter how big their game is, you are just watching the chess game. Just let it go!"
The seventh Shuilan's words were incomprehensible, but I roughly understood some of them.
What she meant was that the Human Venerable and the Ghost Saint not only left behind a stunning legacy, but also laid out a shocking situation. I came across several of these legacies by chance, but I am far from being qualified to participate in their game of yin and yang and change fate against the will of heaven.
As for what the future will be like, who can tell
I tossed and turned all night, and the next morning Xiao Baitang quietly opened my door: "Brother Wu Zhao, are you still in pain? I made you your favorite spareribs."
I couldn't help but twitch my face twice: "Isn't it true that I beat you hard yesterday?"
"Brother Wu Zhao, please don't be angry!" Xiao Baitang placed the ribs on the bedside, "Can I feed you?"
Just as Xiao Baitang was about to get the ribs, she heard Dou's mother calling out from outside, "Xiao Baitang, are you still going to have breakfast?"
"I'll be right there!" Xiao Baitang slipped away like a thief.
As soon as she left, Guan Qingyan came in: "Wu Zhao, are you feeling better? I made some pork ribs for you."
Guan Qingyan seemed not to notice the plate on the bedside table. She put a plate of ribs on the table and left.
Just when I was puzzled, Ye Jin came in again. I asked in surprise, "Are you here to deliver the ribs too?"
"I'm giving you shit!" Ye Jin said, "You know Eve is Adam's rib fork, right? People give you ribs, but you don't know what it means? Hey hey... don't pass the ribs to me, I'm afraid I'll be beaten to death after eating it."
"How can you say such disgusting things!" I really couldn't stand Ye Jin anymore. Just when I was about to stand up and walk out, I saw Guazi coming in with a bowl full of dog food. There was a note on the pile of dog food: Here's some to supplement you!
Road wins!
I gritted my teeth in anger: "Take it away!"
Guazier used his claws to pick the note off the dog food, then walked away happily with the big bowl in his mouth.
"This meal is uneatable, and this life is unbearable. Ye Jin, let's go out for dinner." After I pulled Ye Jin out, his mouth was never idle.
"Hey, pork ribs with rice, economical and affordable..."
"Secret ribs, how about we order two pounds?"
"Over there, that new stew shop over there is guaranteed to have ribs. Let's go try it."
I gritted my teeth and said, "If you mention spareribs to me again, I'll kill you!"
As soon as I finished speaking, I heard a burst of firecrackers over there, and an emcee shouted with a microphone: "Kang's Spare Ribs Grand Opening, 20% Discount..."
My face instantly turned pale, but Ye Jin almost fell to the ground laughing.
"This meal is inedible!" I was about to turn around and walk towards the street when I heard a waiter from a restaurant approaching me: "Is this Mr. Wu? An old gentleman asked me to bring a message: An old friend is visiting, please come upstairs and chat."
I couldn't help but frowned: "What old friend?"
The waiter said, "He said his last name was Gu."
"Gu? Gu Piaoran?" Ye Jin and I looked at each other and said, "Take us there."
The waiter led us to a private room in a nearby hotel, and the old liar Gu Piaoran was indeed sitting there. As soon as he saw us, he smiled and said, "Master Wu, how are you?"
I looked at him calmly and said, "You are well-informed."
To be honest, I came to see Gu Piaoran, more than half of the reason was out of curiosity. Because of Dou Ma, I don't have a good impression of Gu Piaoran. Moreover, I don't want to have more contact with this guy, fighting with him is too tiring.
Gu Piaoran smiled and said, "It seems that Pavilion Master Wu doesn't like small talk, so let's get straight to the point! I have a business that I want to cooperate with you."
"I'm not interested." I rejected the other party outright.
Gu Piaoran smiled and said, "Don't rush to refuse. My reward for this business is the secret method of detoxifying the peach blossom Gu. Are you still not interested?"
I was about to stand up when I sat back down.
I really can't refuse Gu Piaoran's reward, but can Gu Piaoran find something that Jiuchong Pavilion can't find even with all its efforts
Ye Jin spoke first: "You didn't lie to us?"
Gu Piaoran said calmly: "It is indeed hard to believe that I would say such a thing. But you can't miss this opportunity, right?"
I nodded grimly. "You're right. I'll give you three sentences. If you can convince me, I'll take your business. Otherwise, this business won't be easy to get out of."
Gu Piaoran said calmly, "First, the Rumor Sect can deceive the world by relying on all kinds of information. Even the Nine-Layered Pavilion has to admit defeat in this regard."
There is no doubt about this. I have seen the power of Rumor Sect in Miaojiang. Without accurate information, Gu Piaoran could not have fooled the three major sects with just deception.
"Secondly, the secret method of the Yao Sect is the most complete in the world of magic. Are you sure that there is no method to remove the poison in the secret method of the Yao Sect?"
I couldn't help but be slightly moved when I heard this. Rumor sects often have to risk their lives to gain the trust of others. People in the art of magic are best at using poison or insects to control their subordinates. If the rumor sect dares to eat poison, there must be a way to detoxify.
Is there a way to resolve the Peach Blossom Gu in the Rumor Sect's inheritance
Gu Piaoran said slowly: "I think there is no need for me to explain the third point to you. The above two points are enough."
I was silent for a moment and then said, "You win. What business are you going to start?"
Gu Piaoran said: "This is a major deal. I will not reveal any information before the deal. If you are willing to take over, then wait for me at this place at 12 o'clock tonight. Remember, only you and Ye Jin can come. If there is one more person, even a dog, I will cancel the deal immediately. In addition..."
Gu Piaoran paused and said, "Don't tell anyone else about this transaction, not even Lu Xiaoying and the others, and especially don't let Doudou know. Once the news leaks out, you will never find a way to cure the poison."
After Gu Piaoran finished speaking, he threw down a note and left the hotel without caring whether I agreed or not.
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