Fengyunlu

The palace gates stood open, like a gaping mouth. Looking in from the outside, Lei Gong sat alone in a guest seat in the antechamber, his eyes narrowed, seemingly lost in thought. Two Yao Chi disciples were walking in, presumably to prepare tea and snacks for Lei Gong. Lei Gong's expression was serious, perhaps reflecting on the past or contemplating an upcoming meeting.

Lei Gong had been waiting here for ages, an hour. Fengchen and Bailu had been busy for a long time, but to no avail. Fairy Ji Yao had already made arrangements and was discussing it with Master Gu Yuan. Lei Gong, clueless, sat there, pondering. He might have been a little anxious inside, but on the surface, he remained calm, as if everything was under control.

Think about it, Lei Gong has been practicing for three hundred years. When has he ever bowed his head to ask for help? But today, coming to Yaochi, it seems I have to lower my posture. Lei Gong sighed inwardly. He has been a tough guy in the martial arts world all his life, but today he has to put down his airs. For the safety of Tie Ya, he is willing to make any sacrifice.

Forget it, Tie Yatou couldn't take any risks. She couldn't go to Sanxian Island. Without the holy medicine to heal her wounds, she still had to meet Master Gu Yuan. Lei Gong had already made up his mind. For Tie Yatou, he had to face Master Gu Yuan, even if it meant facing his old rival. He had to fight for that glimmer of hope.

Lei Gong was just about to stand up when his eyes shifted. Before he could leave, he saw Fengchen and Bailu returning. He was in Yaochi, begging for help, so his mind was focused on the surroundings and he didn't notice their return. Lei Gong frowned, sensing that things might not be going well.

Fengchen and Bailu looked a little depressed. Lei Gong knew at a glance that their trip was not going well this time: "Don't worry, little Fengzi, wait here for a while, Uncle Lei will be back soon." There was a bit of comfort in Lei Gong's voice. He didn't want to put too much pressure on the young people, so he decided to face the possible difficulties on his own.

Lei Gong stood up as he spoke. Feng Chen and Bai Lu also entered. Hearing Lei Gong's words, they understood that he didn't want to embarrass anyone. He planned to personally talk to Master Gu Yuan, resolving past grievances now and adding some leverage to this trip. Feng Chen and Bai Lu were both impressed by Lei Gong's decision. They knew Lei Gong's temper; he never easily asked for favors, but for Tie Ya'er, he was willing to give up everything.

"Uncle Lei, Aunt Ji Yao is currently discussing something with Master Gu Yuan. She might have some secrets, and if she sends us away, she might have some clues," Feng Chen continued. He wanted to give Lei Gong some hope, perhaps Aunt Ji Yao's arrangements would work out.

Lei Gong shook his head: "How can it be that easy? Master Gu Yuan holds a grudge the most. Your Aunt Ji Yao may not be able to handle it either. If Uncle Lei doesn't explain the past events clearly today, it will be useless for others to persuade him." There was a hint of helplessness in Lei Gong's tone. He knew Master Gu Yuan's stubbornness and understood that he had to face the past.

Feng Chen also nodded, but he was still worried that if Lei Gong went to solve it personally, he might have to pay a price, so after thinking about it, he said, "This matter is indeed difficult. My cousin and I talked for a long time, but Master Gu Yuan only agreed to me. As for Uncle Lei, she asked again and again but refused. But looking at Master Gu Yuan's attitude, I think there is still some chance, but I don't know where the key lies, so I didn't say anything. Aunt Ji Yao is discussing it now, maybe Uncle Lei will have definite news if he waits a little longer." Feng Chen wanted to comfort Lei Gong, maybe there was still hope.

"If Master Gu Yuan comes up with any harsh conditions, Uncle Lei might consider them." Feng Chen knew Lei Gong's temper. He would rather suffer a little than have others worry about him. If he didn't stop him now, he might get into trouble again if he acted impulsively, and that would be really hard to deal with. Feng Chen's words were filled with concern for Lei Gong. He didn't want Lei Gong to get into more trouble because of his impulsive behavior.

Bai Lu also understood this. Although she had little contact with Lei Gong, she had heard from a young age that the Pili Hall Master was aloof and unyielding. If he were to come forward in person, based on her understanding of Master Gu Yuan, his cold words might put Lei Gong at risk, potentially leading to a breakdown in the negotiations. Bai Lu knew Lei Gong's character well, and she worried that a head-on confrontation between Lei Gong and Master Gu Yuan could lead to an irreversible situation.

If a fight really broke out, Lei Gong, covered in wounds, would surely be no match for Gu Yuan. If he sustained further injuries, even with Fairy Ji Yao's help, it would still take quite a while for the Yaochi Lake to recover. Bai Lu didn't know if Leiming Mountain could wait for her, but she knew that if his injuries worsened, healing might take several more months. Even the Spring and Autumn Emperor wouldn't be able to wait that long. Bai Lu's concerns were justified. She knew Lei Gong's injuries were serious, and any further damage would significantly extend his recovery time, which would be detrimental to the overall situation.

"Master Lei, don't be impatient. Master is somewhat confident now. Please be patient. Fengchen also has a point. If the Grand Master really wants to make things difficult, she might want to make a change. We'll hear about it then. Master Lei will have an idea and can make preparations." Fairy Bai Lu chimed in, signaling the two disciples on duty to hurry up and serve. Bai Lu's words hinted at a glimmer of hope. She hoped Lei Gonggong would be patient, perhaps things would turn around.

The two disciples on duty, though young, already looked like fairies in their teens. Upon noticing Fairy Bai Lu's gaze, they immediately refilled Lei Gong's cup of tea and laid out the fairy fruit. Their movements were light and deft; they knew how to entertain a distinguished guest, ensuring Lei Gong felt the respect and courtesy of Yao Chi.

Feng Chen spoke again at this moment: "Uncle Lei, please wait a moment. If Aunt Ji Yao can't handle it, I still have a trick given by my master. Once I show it to you, this matter today will probably be solved."

Lei Gong nodded. Though he'd always been quite arrogant, he wasn't unreasonable. His ability to handle matters, like his profound skills, was unmatched by many in the Xuan Sect. This was a sure thing. If it weren't for Lei Gong's decisive decisions, how could the Thunderbolt Hall have weathered so many storms and remained stable?

On the surface, he chose to personally negotiate with Master Gu Yuan because he didn't want to burden others, but in reality, he had some tricks up his sleeve. He had to give it a try to see if it would work. Even if it didn't work out, at least he could get to know Gu Yuan's conditions. As for Feng Chen and Bai Lu's concerns, they were just overthinking it.

However, Lei Gong had heard that Fengchen possessed a technique left behind by Old Man Luo. Thinking of the two emperors' previous friendship, and considering the Spring and Autumn Emperor's style, this technique was definitely not ordinary. While it might be a bit unconventional, as a final trump card, Lei Gong knew that this so-called magic method would definitely have unexpected results. He was actually a little excited, thinking that Luo Hongchen had always been very successful in the market. If he really used those weird tricks, the Yaochi Fairyland might be bustling today.

Thinking this in his heart, Lei Gong nodded and sat down. He picked up the tea bowl and said to Feng Chen, "Since you have been granted permission to meet me, don't act impulsively later."

"Don't worry, Uncle Lei, I know what I'm doing." Feng Chen answered as he sat down. Of course he understood what Lei Gong said. If it really didn't work out and he failed to enter Yao Chi, he, Feng Chen, would not act on impulse. After all, the opportunity was rare, and no one knew how great the fortune of Yao Chi was. He was carrying a deep blood feud, and nothing could be done according to common sense.

Fairy Bai Lu interrupted at this time, "Don't just agree without taking action. What Hall Master Lei said is serious business. The creation of Yao Chi is no joke. It is a profound secret passed down from ancient times, a tradition personally taught by the Five Ancient Emperors. The treasures of Yao Chi are no less valuable than those of our Cang Yun lineage, and may even be of greater help to you."

Bai Lu's words did make sense. Feng Chen had practiced Que Hai internal energy before, and under the influence of the True Yang Diagram and the Golden Crow Emperor, not only was his sea of ​​consciousness filled with the power of the sun, but even the Seven Sages and the four bones in his body were imbued with the power of pure yang and extreme strength. Coupled with the traces of the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Art, although this was the way of Mahayana, and the power of pure yang could destroy everything, everything had two sides. If it was stretched too tight, it would easily break.

Moreover, the Pure Yang body is different from the Yin and Yang mechanism, and there will always be a time when it is exhausted. That is to say, his innate spirit is originally the way of Hongmeng, but it will be limited by the Pure Yang matter. Even if he becomes an immortal in the future, how far he can go is already determined. If he does not adjust before things are settled, when his cultivation is fully developed, it will be difficult to remedy the situation with the current ability of Xuanmen, and no one can truly bring out the power of Yaochi. Fairy Ji Yao can't do it, and it is not certain that anyone will be able to do it in the future.

Instead of gambling on that uncertain opportunity, it is better to act now, while Fengchen's cultivation is not deep, Fairy Ji Yao's cultivation is also improving, and with the full support of Master Gu Yuan, if you work hard now, it can almost be said that you will succeed, unless someone secretly makes trouble, but the probability is too low. After all, the Yaochi Fairyland is not the Thunderbolt Hall, with the Great Emperor sitting in charge and the profound Taoist tradition. Even in the heyday of the Han Clan, it may not be able to make a name for itself here, not to mention the current Xuanmen, which is just what Xu Yi has barely pieced together over the past hundred years. Even if he has some means, he will not take too much risk for Fengchen alone.

In the final analysis, Xu Yi has his plans, and Hanmen also has his own plans. Now Xuanmen is unstable, the situation is changing rapidly, and the time is not yet ripe. Hanmen will not easily provoke a great emperor sect unless there is a sufficient reason to exchange for the corresponding price, and this reason is obviously not Fengchen. The chaos in Leiming Mountain has just passed, and Xu Yi has won a great victory in this round. He has just picked the fruit. Fengchen, the new seedling, has not yet grown new hope. With Xu Yi's wisdom, he will not easily provoke it again.

As for other involvements, such as the mysterious figure mentioned by Mo Wenjian during the Acacia Sword Formation on Thunder Mountain, although no one knows what he is planning, all the signs make people vaguely guess that Feng Wanlin's life, including Feng Chen, the innate spirit, has some relationship with him. In this case, if Feng Chen can become a chess piece for a great opportunity, then he will not give up easily even if there is some risk since he has just entered the game.

Fengchen had already figured this out. Back in the Thunder Pond, Luo Hongchen had shared many secrets with him, including the mysterious figure behind the Xuanmen sect. However, considering Fengchen's young age and lack of cultivation, he hadn't let him get involved too much. He simply gave him a brief explanation, letting him know the situation and be more careful on the road. Fengchen knew what was going on. Although he couldn't fully grasp the full meaning of these secrets yet, he had to at least remain vigilant to avoid any future mishaps.

After hearing this, Fengchen shared Luo Hongchen's thoughts. Now that he was already in the game, the identity of the Innate Spirit was undoubtedly a key chess piece, perhaps even the key within the key. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say this opportunity was a treasure trove amidst danger, as Fengchen hadn't yet truly grown up and wasn't ready to be of any use. So, until then, no matter how Fengchen struggled, even if he took on all the sins of the Xuan Sect, as long as it didn't involve his relatives or friends, the person behind it would certainly not let his suffering go in vain. Even Bai Qianyi himself might not be able to take him away. Fengchen was aware of his current situation; he had to be cautious and prepared for any challenges that might arise.

For this reason, Luo Hongchen gifted Fengchen with a mysterious jade talisman before his departure. It contained a hidden trick that could ensure a successful journey to Yaochi, though the price was a bit unusual. Compared to this, even Master Gu Yuan's subsequent reckoning would pale in comparison. Therefore, it should not be used lightly unless absolutely necessary, and absolutely not in front of Master Gu Yuan, or else he would take it away and all efforts would be wasted. This jade talisman was Fengchen's last resort; he had to keep it safe and never use it unless absolutely necessary.

Furthermore, this jade talisman could only be used by Fengchen himself; others couldn't afford the price. This was why Luo Hongchen gave it to Fengchen instead of the Thunder Power. Whether or not he could use it depended on Master Gu Yuan's attitude. Fengchen understood that the conditions for using this jade talisman were very special, and only he could activate the power within. This made him feel a great sense of responsibility, and he also realized his position and role in the Xuanmen.

For this reason, Fengchen had been holding back. Just now, after hearing Bai Lu's description of Yao Chi's fortune, he thought of the jade talisman again. Although he didn't know the specific methods within, Fengchen felt that even if he didn't use it in the end, he had to give it a try after everything was over. After all, Luo Hongchen had said that once the jade talisman was activated, the causal relationship within it would stir up the entire Xuanmen sect, and both good and evil would be affected. As the source of this, Fengchen would not only pay the price, but also suffer further intrusions, which is what is known as the world and human nature. Fengchen was filled with curiosity about the jade talisman. He looked forward to uncovering its secrets, but also prepared to face all the consequences.

Thinking of this, Fengchen nodded to Bailu: "Don't worry, cousin, I understand everything. Besides, I am so weak now. If something really happens, you can kidnap me." Fengchen tried to ease Bailu's worries with a relaxed attitude, and at the same time expressed his understanding of the current situation.