Yu Wei nodded in agreement: "Brother Ji's method is very good, let's do it this way." He then took out two talismans from his treasure bag and handed them to the two of them. "This talisman will allow us to sense each other's presence within a radius of ten li. I think the ancient tomb should be within that range."

  Mo Zi Chen looked curiously at the pouch, which seemed small and didn't know how many talismans were hidden inside. It was probably a small storage treasure too.

  Actually, she was overthinking it. Normally, only when one reaches the Foundation Establishment stage would they be assigned flying and storage magical tools by their sect. Someone like her, who had already started traveling the world at just the second layer of Qi Refining, was almost a unique exception. The item Yu Wei used was a specially made spell pouch made from the fur of a spiritual beast, specifically designed for holding talismans. Inside, the spiritual energy formed its own miniature heaven and earth. If refined deeply enough, even storing several hundred or thousand talismans wouldn't be anything out of the ordinary.

  Ji Youfei's face was serious as he said, "Although we unintentionally passed through the entrance, it's hard to guarantee that guy won't catch up with us. It's better to be cautious. If something happens, immediately send a warning signal."

  Ji Xue nodded, her face still smeared with blood that hadn't been wiped away yet. With a vengeful tone, she said: "After I leave, I'll definitely come back to seek justice!"

  "Stop talking and let's move!" Ji Youfei waved his hand and pulled Mo Zichen, then darted into the entrance on the left.

  He walked ahead, Mo Zi Chen followed behind. Although Ji You Fei's Northern Dipper Sword Maru was broken by the Taoist, he obviously had another magical instrument on him. Mo Zi Chen saw it, a short dagger several inches long, held in his hand, with a blade edge that emitted a few feet long of fluff, swaying back and forth in the air, also illuminating the surroundings brightly.

  Ji Youfei turned back and smiled: "Just now we were all rescued by Miss Mo, if something really happens, please don't hesitate to lend a hand."

  Mo Zi Chen hastily waved his hand and said, "Don't mention it, I'm grateful for your help, Brother Ji. This treasure was given to me by my master, but I haven't even mastered the power to control it myself, so I don't know if it will really be able to save people when the time comes."

  Ji Youfei burst out laughing: "Mo Niang indeed lives up to her reputation as a descendant of the Jiu Hua Xian Zong, this artifact is truly extraordinary, I think it's at least worthy of being included in the ranks of precious treasures. Your master dares to entrust you with such a precious treasure for self-protection, it's clear that he holds you in high esteem."

  Mo Zi Chen smiled awkwardly, and it wasn't that she couldn't say no, but in her heart, she really didn't feel like that person valued herself at all. If she hadn't insisted on becoming his apprentice, he probably would have sent her away with just a few words. And this jade pendant, was clearly left to me by my mother, okay?

  Ji Youfei looked at her not answering, and said: "If I'm not mistaken, Mo Niang should still be in the Qi Refining stage, but you have this treasure to conceal your aura, making it impossible for us to see through. Including that demon cultivator." He smiled and said, "This protective treasure of yours is indeed formidable, but after all, your cultivation is limited, so it's better to hide it. Who knows, if those cunning rogue cultivators see it, they might come to snatch it away. Your master is quite at ease, daring to let you travel alone. You should know that the cultivation world is getting more and more eventful, not as peaceful as it was a few hundred years ago."

  Mo Zi Chen's face turned red, and she smiled, saying: "My master has gone to sea to handle a matter, can't bring me back to the mountain, can only go on the road alone. The rules of the sect do not allow it, cannot inform Brother Ji about everything, really sorry." Now that things have come to this, she could only push all her doubts onto that cheap master of hers.

  In fact, Mo Zi Chen didn't know if he counted as his own master either. After all, he only said he wanted to take him in under the Jiuhua Xian Sect, but never said that he would definitely take him on as a disciple.

  However, this Ji Dage in front of him is indeed a meticulous person. He probably saw the suspiciousness on himself early on, but didn't mention it publicly, only kindly warning him in private. Indeed, he has the demeanor of a famous family's disciple.

  Ji Youfei just nodded and didn't mention it again, instead saying: "We've come this far, can you see anything wrong?"

  "Your meaning is that we've caused such a big commotion, yet the Jingtan Sect has not reacted at all?"

  Ji Youfei nodded and said, "That's right. Although the seniors of Jingtan Sect are all out, even if only the junior disciples are left, they shouldn't ignore the fighting in their own mountain. Moreover, they claimed that their spiritual veins were damaged, and previously everyone thought it was because of that demonic path, swallowing the essence of the sun and moon, but now it seems that he refined the Xuanji Dan within his body, which is also a very dangerous thing, and shouldn't have caused such a big commotion."

  Mo Zi Chen listened with some confusion: "You said so much, are you saying that someone is playing tricks in this?"

  Ji You shook his head: "I still can't see it clearly now, but in short, things are not as simple as we imagined before. Perhaps under the ancient tomb, we can find the truth. This time I was a bit reckless. In order to find a suitable demon pill for Ah Xue, I dragged everyone into danger."

  Mo Zi Chen smiled and said: "You care about your little sister a lot."

  Ji Youfei's expression revealed a hint of comfort, and he said: "Yes, my sister and I are the only ones in our family who have spiritual roots that can cultivate immortality. After cutting off worldly ties, we two will be the only blood relatives left. Of course, we should be even closer to each other. She's still young and has a quick temper; if I, as her older brother, don't take care of her, who else will?"

  Mo Zi Chen said, "Having an older brother like you is truly a blessing." She thought about her own royal upbringing, with numerous half-siblings from the same father but different mothers - at least ten or twenty of them. However, in the imperial family, there was no concept of paternal love, let alone sibling affection. Since birth, she had always received love and care from her parents, but never experienced the bond between peers.

  Ji Youfei burst out laughing: "All within the four seas are brothers, if you don't mind, you can also call me Brother Ji. Since you've joined the Jiu Hua Xian Sect, we'll have plenty of chances to meet in the future."

  Mo Zi Chen also smiled, and the two of them walked together, chatting and laughing, and surprisingly found themselves quite compatible. At least in Mo Zi Chen's nineteen years, it was the first time he had met a peer who could talk so congenially with him. The two of them whispered to each other as they strolled along the path, and somehow didn't feel lonely at all. Unbeknownst to them, they walked for almost an hour.

  Mo Zi Chen said: "We've been walking for so long, we should have already gone deep into the mountains by now, how come we still haven't seen the end?"

  Ji Youfei was about to speak, when the light blade on his dagger suddenly flickered like a candle flame blown by the wind, shaking constantly, its radiance rapidly dimming.

  "Be careful, it seems like there's something ahead that's absorbing spiritual energy!" Ji Youfei exclaimed.