Fengyunlu

At this critical moment, Feng Chen's previously composed face clearly showed signs of distress. His brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes revealed hesitation and struggle, indicating that he was undergoing an extremely intense internal battle. Master Gu Yuan and Fairy Ji Yao watched quietly from the side, completely unaware of the Golden Crow Emperor hidden in Feng Chen's sea of ​​consciousness. In their eyes, Feng Chen had previously boasted confidently, but when it came to actually solving the problem, he stood there helplessly, like someone with lofty ideals but lacking the ability to realize them.

"Is Chen'er facing a problem?" Fairy Ji Yao spoke first. She saw Feng Chen standing there motionless, seemingly focused on preparing something, but in reality, he was likely troubled by the thorny issue before him. She thought to herself, after all, Feng Chen was still young and inexperienced; it was perfectly normal for him to not consider things thoroughly. His blank stare meant he was facing a problem he couldn't solve. Perhaps she should give Feng Chen a way out, let him back down first, and then they could discuss countermeasures. Even if this matter wasn't resolved, Feng Chen would still gain something from his trip to Yaochi, which was something everyone expected.

Master Gu Yuan stood quietly to the side, saying nothing. Deep down, she hoped Feng Chen would succeed, but she also knew he was still young and lacked the necessary skills. Even if he devised a plan, he might ultimately fail due to his limited abilities. Feng Chen had spoken too confidently and made too absolute statements; now, at this crucial moment, things might not go smoothly. However, Feng Chen was, after all, a born spirit with limitless potential; what he couldn't do now didn't mean he couldn't do it in the future. Fairy Ji Yao intentionally slowed down the pace of things and didn't urge Feng Chen.

Feng Chen understood what Fairy Ji Yao meant, but he had already made a clear decision in his heart: things weren't as Fairy Ji Yao imagined. He actually had some solutions, but wasn't sure if he could try them. So, he said earnestly, "Aunt Ji Yao, don't worry. Chen'er is just carefully analyzing the whole process, trying to consider all possible scenarios, and mentally rehearsing them so that he won't be flustered when it really comes down to it."

"That's good, but you're still young. There's no need to force yourself to do certain things or be too hasty. You have plenty of time to grow and solve problems." Fairy Ji Yao gently advised again. She always felt that Feng Chen's current strength was not enough. Although he had unlimited potential in the future, there was no need to push himself too hard right now.

Feng Chen smiled and replied, "Chen'er understands what you mean, but this rare opportunity is right in front of us, and it would be a real pity to miss it so easily. There are some things that Chen'er has to try."

These words contained a profound meaning, which Fairy Ji Yao did not quite understand at first, but she knew that there was a problem that urgently needed to be solved. So she said firmly, "In that case, go ahead and do it. If you need my help, just ask. My master and I will fully support you."

Fairy Ji Yao's words drew Master Gu Yuan into the matter. Although Master Gu Yuan had originally intended to help, she had remained silent. Fairy Ji Yao, worried that she might change her mind, occasionally reminded her.

As for Master Gu Yuan, her cultivation was profound and her knowledge extremely broad. Before Fairy Ji Yao even opened her mouth, she had already guessed what Fairy Ji Yao was going to say. So, she smiled gently and said, "Don't worry, my little girl, if this child needs anything, I will do my best to support him."

it is good! !

Feng Chen had been waiting for Master Gu Yuan's words. He had originally planned to directly ask her for advice and beg her to help him find the Taiyin Mirror. However, the Taiyin Mirror was such a precious and rare treasure. If it was in West Kunlun, it most likely belonged to Yaochi. It was originally someone else's property, and it would seem a bit excessive for him to ask for it so rashly.

Since Master Gu Yuan had already said so, Feng Chen's further request was only on the premise that she had agreed to help, so she couldn't very well go back on her word. If there really was no other way, Feng Chen would have to reveal the matter of the True Yang Diagram, since this matter couldn't be kept secret in the end. The True Yang Diagram, one of the three treasures of Bo Yang, although not in Yang Bo Huan's possession, had always been kept by them, a fact known to everyone in the Xuanmen. No matter how much you talked about the Azure Sky Emperor, who would be willing to listen seriously? Who would easily believe you? On the contrary, it would only attract the covetousness of others. After all, this was an object with an owner, and whether or not someone could covet it depended on the owner's strength. But if you proved that it was originally unclaimed, then someone with the ability could take it for themselves, and the future would be truly unpredictable. Feng Chen's current cultivation level was too low; for the sake of profit, anything was possible. He would inevitably be alone someday, and if he encountered any misfortune then, it would be too late for regrets.

"With your promise, senior, I thank you in advance. There is something I need your help with right now." Feng Chen took the opportunity to bow to Master Gu Yuan.

Master Gu Yuan was slightly taken aback at first, then a cold smile appeared on his face, but he still spoke gently: "Ha? You were waiting for me, weren't you? Very well, tell me what you want."

Feng Chen smiled again, his face full of apology, and said, "How could this junior dare to have such thoughts? It's just that this matter is very important, and since you haven't said anything, senior, I can't just speak up directly." "Stop with the nonsense, little guy, stop talking nonsense," Master Gu Yuan said with a smile.

Feng Chen, as if afraid someone would steal the spotlight, hurriedly interjected, his face full of urgency, "Alright, don't worry, I'll tell you everything I know. This time, we need to rescue the Qilin. Aunt Ji Yao gave me a heads-up, and the method she told me... I've thought about it carefully for a long time, repeatedly considering every detail, and it really is quite reliable. However, I'm a little worried now. First of all, the crucial Tongtian Talisman isn't with me right now, which is really a concern..." "This is the key to everything. You see, the Tongtian Talisman plays an indispensable role in the entire treatment of the Qilin. Without it, many crucial steps would be stuck and impossible to proceed. But there's an even more troublesome and intractable problem: once the death energy within the Qilin is successfully drawn out, I must use the Taiyin Mirror to refine it. And this must be resolved before obtaining the Tongtian Talisman, because only with the Taiyin Mirror will the subsequent complex operations using the Tongtian Talisman have any real meaning."

"The Taiyin Mirror?" Upon hearing this term, Master Gu Yuan's previously calm brows immediately furrowed tightly, as if tied in a knot. An unusual glint flashed in her eyes, a glint that seemed to conceal many unknown secrets. However, she didn't say much, but stared intently at Feng Chen with scrutinizing eyes, and directly asked, "You actually know that the Taiyin Mirror is in my Yaochi? Where did you hear this news? It's truly intriguing."

Feng Chen was stunned by her sudden question, as if he had been acupunctured. This matter had been specifically told to him by the Golden Crow Emperor, and he wasn't entirely sure what the problem was, but judging from Master Gu Yuan's unusual reaction, it seemed far more complex than it appeared. However, he absolutely needed the Taiyin Mirror for this trip; only the Taiyin Mirror could ensure the treatment plan would succeed. He couldn't reveal too many secrets, so he had to bite the bullet and make up an excuse, blaming everything on his father, and saying sincerely, "Reporting to Senior, I do know. Before we were cultivating the Sea of ​​Cultivation, my father told me many things about cultivation and treasures before he left, and the Taiyin Mirror was one of them. He spoke quite seriously at the time, with a very earnest expression, so I've always remembered it."

"Little one, are you lying? Is there something you can't say, or do you think I'm easy to fool?" Master Gu Yuan's expression suddenly changed, becoming so cold that it was impossible to tell whether she was happy or angry, like a block of ice in winter. As she spoke, she subtly moved two fingers of her right hand, and the spirit pearl she had given to Feng Chen was taken back without him noticing. Her stance made it clear that she wouldn't give up until she got to the bottom of things, and she was determined to dig the truth out of Feng Chen.

Faced with Master Gu Yuan's aggressive reaction, Feng Chen was not afraid at all; on the contrary, he became even more excited. He thought to himself that the more she cared about the Taiyin Mirror, the more likely it was that the Taiyin Mirror was in Yaochi. Moreover, Fairy Ji Yao's expression also became very serious. It seemed that she also knew about this matter, but did not know how to bring it up. She could only remain silent on the side, her brows tightly furrowed, like an unsolvable riddle.

Feng Chen said unhurriedly, "What I just said is all true. If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do. But I believe everything you said. I always tell the truth, and I didn't expect you to doubt me like this." Feng Chen's words made Master Gu Yuan a little embarrassed, and a look of awkwardness appeared on his face.

But Master Gu Yuan was no ordinary person; she couldn't be intimidated by a few words. She said seriously, "Stop talking nonsense, little one. I'll only ask you one question: how did you hear about the Taiyin Mirror? You have to give me a reasonable explanation that I can believe."

Seeing her resolute expression, Feng Chen knew this matter was definitely not simple, at least involving many secrets of Yaochi. Fairy Ji Yao remained silent, appearing so cautious, she must know a lot of inside information. Feng Chen kept muttering to himself, "It seems not many people know about the Taiyin Mirror, otherwise rumors would have spread throughout the Xuanmen long ago. When I came here as a child, my parents never mentioned it. If Senior Golden Crow Emperor hadn't mentioned it before, my father probably wouldn't even know. This Taiyin Mirror must be related to something important in Yaochi. Will the refining of the death energy be successful? If it fails, the consequences will be unimaginable. Besides, without the Taiyin Mirror, I might not be able to withstand the death energy within the Qilin. In such a dangerous situation, the plan to save the Qilin will have to be shelved. Should I reveal the True Yang Diagram now? That might change Master Gu Yuan's mind, at least he could help a little. Even if it's just refining a portion of the death energy, or separating some of the essence to improve my sea of ​​consciousness, that would be good. But... what if revealing it causes other trouble?"

In the blink of an eye, Feng Chen had thought of many things, but in the end, he decided not to mention the True Yang Diagram for the time being. So he still stubbornly said, "I've already said before that my father mentioned the Taiyin Mirror when we were repairing the Quehai. What else do you want? If you don't believe me, I won't lie to you. Without the Taiyin Mirror, I really can't do anything to save the Qilin. I don't want to give up, but there's really no way."

Master Gu Yuan sneered again, with a hint of mockery, and said, "Heh, if the little guy doesn't want to talk about it, then so be it, I won't press him any further. As for the matter of healing the Qilin, it seems the time isn't right yet, and I won't force it. But I must remind you, even your maternal grandfather doesn't know much about the Taiyin Mirror. In the entire Xuanmen, apart from your Aunt Ji Yao, I dare say no one else knows. You'd better think carefully about what you said."

Before Feng Chen could reply, Fairy Ji Yao interjected, "Chen'er, if you have something difficult to say, you don't have to tell us everything. The reason why Master is pressing you like this is because the Taiyin Mirror is of great importance. You are so young, you shouldn't know these secrets in the first place. Even if you heard it from elsewhere, Master only suspects that someone has ulterior motives, it's not targeting you. Master is also thinking of Yaochi, so please don't take it to heart."

Feng Chen understood Ji Yao Fairy's words immediately. He did indeed have unspeakable difficulties, and he wouldn't reveal what he couldn't say. However, since this matter concerned the secrets of Yaochi, it was understandable that Master Gu Yuan was being cautious; she meant no harm. However, her attitude just now seemed to indicate a lack of trust in Feng Chen, even treating him as someone who had been possessed. After all, Feng Chen's experiences were too bizarre, and no one could guarantee that the Nine Netherworld Emperor had truly disappeared. If he had indeed devoured Feng Chen and taken everything from him, many of his disguises would be difficult to detect, so Master Gu Yuan had to be careful.

Feng Chen understood these principles perfectly. He knew that Fairy Ji Yao trusted him implicitly, a trust that shone like warm sunshine, illuminating his path. However, Master Gu Yuan's attitude was unpredictable, and he might not easily trust him. In this situation, if he wanted to change Master Gu Yuan's attitude, he needed to offer some tangible incentives. Only in this way could he possibly gain a more friendly and positive attitude from Master Gu Yuan, creating favorable conditions for future developments.