Two treasure maps

The sky was covered with dark clouds, and a thick barrier was set up in the square of the Eastern Palace of the Dharma Sect. It was solemn and dignified, and the air was filled with an oppressive atmosphere.

Thunder rumbled in the sky and lightning flashed in the dark clouds. All the cultivators looked up, feeling nervous and expectant.

They all knew that this was the public punishment that the Fajiao imposed on the fake Guo Lingli - a lightning punishment.

In the world of immortal cultivation, there is an ancient and mysterious rule: if an immortal cultivator commits a heinous crime and is struck by lightning but survives, then his faults will be wiped out, and he will be cleansed of his sins and be reborn.

Although this rule is unwritten, it is deeply rooted in people's hearts and is revered by every cultivator.

Guo Xinghai stood in the crowd with a gloomy face.

He knew that this lightning strike was both a punishment and a relief for the fake Guo Lingli.

But deep in his heart, he hoped that the fake Guo Lingli would be reduced to ashes under this thunder and lightning.

He quietly approached Zheng Yan, who was tightly tied to a stone pillar with iron chains.

Zheng Yan's face was pale and her eyes were filled with despair and fear.

She knew the fate she was about to face, but she could not escape it and could only endure it silently.

Suddenly, a dazzling flash of lightning streaked across the sky, followed by a deafening thunder.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the lightning in the sky, and they saw a purple stream of light following closely behind, rushing towards them.

Amid the roar of thunder, the punishment lightning had gathered into a huge pillar of light, heading straight for the stone pillar where Zheng Yan was.

Just as the lightning was about to strike, a strong purple light suddenly fell from the sky and hit the barrier hard.

The barrier shattered in an instant, and suddenly, light splashed, thunder rolled, and the entire square seemed to be shaken by this power.

After a loud bang, the place where the Eastern fairy child Nong Xueer was sitting on the execution platform was pierced by a spiritual force.

Nong Xueer's face changed and she quickly moved her body, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow.

He was shocked and angry, and looked in the direction where the purple light came from.

At the same time, another spiritual power followed closely and hit the stone pillar on the execution platform hard.

The stone pillar shattered into countless pieces in an instant. Zheng Yan took the opportunity to break free from the restraints, stretched out her body, and flew towards the direction of the purple light.

Fire Protector Le Xiaoyao witnessed all this and was filled with doubts.

He stared at the purple light that was moving away, his brows furrowed. Who was this person? Why did he save Zheng Yan?

He quickly took out the photo stone and recorded the scene in full.

He knew that this matter would never end like this and there must be a bigger secret hidden behind it.

Guo Lingli also saw this scene, and her eyes followed the purple light closely.

She guessed, "Could this person who came to rescue Zheng Yan be Zi Yan who sent her?"

Yin Jing frowned and thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Whether it's Zi Yan or not, we can't act rashly. The three-layer punishment thunder is no match for her. If we act rashly, we will only expose our own strength."

Guo Lingli nodded in agreement.

She accidentally saw Le Xiaoyao using the photo stone to record the scene just now, and she asked, "What is Le Xiaoyao doing?"

Silver Mirror took a quick glance and explained, "He is collecting evidence. No matter who came to rescue Zheng Yan, since she dared to disperse the punishment thunder of the third heaven, she violated the law of the third heaven.

At that time, we only need to provide the suspects to the law enforcers, and they will track down Zi Yan's whereabouts. This way, you will be much more relaxed. "

Guo Lingli suddenly realized, isn't this just leaving visible evidence?

She exclaimed, "So it can be operated this way? I thought the cultivation world called this a soul search."

Yin Jing laughed and said, "The world of immortal cultivation naturally has its own rules and order. You can't search the soul of a cultivator at will, that's an evil cultivator."

"So, we should just mind our own business. That means the snow hasn't gotten too heavy yet. If it turns into a disaster, it won't be just one person's problem," Guo Lingli understood.

At this moment, a purple light streaked across the sky like a meteor, and Zheng Yan's figure approached rapidly, and the purple light seemed to be waving at her.

Just as Zheng Yan was about to touch the purple light, a woman's figure flashed out from the purple light, as if walking out of a dream. She had a graceful figure, a hazy face, and a long snake tail dragging under her body, exuding an indescribable mysterious temperament.

Yin Jing's eyes were as sharp as a torch. He quickly took out the photo stone and nimbly moved his fingers across it, accurately recording the fleeting figure.

He whispered excitedly, "With this image, no matter who she is, there will always be someone in the world of immortal cultivation who can find her out. I'll give you a copy of this evidence as well. Now that you know her identity, you'll be able to walk around the lower world more freely."

As Zhengyan approached, the purple light suddenly became more dazzling. It seemed to have life, carrying Zhengyan away and disappearing into the sky.

Although the Eastern Fairy Boy Nong Xueer has strong magical powers, they are only comparable to the third level of heaven. He will be powerless against any higher level. Just like at this moment, facing the sudden purple light, he can only watch Zheng Yan being kidnapped.

The Fire Guardian Le Xiaoyao and Yin Jing put away the photo stones almost at the same time, their eyes revealing surprise at what had just happened.

"Do you know which layer of the sky the Flaming Mountain is located in?" Yin Jing frowned. He began to doubt Le Xiaoyao's identity.

Guo Lingli shook her head and said, "How could I know?" She didn't know the different levels of cultivation in the immortal world.

Yin Jing continued to talk to himself, "This Le Xiaoyao is definitely not a cultivator who only exists in the third heaven. His cultivation is not low, but he did not save Guo Jingchuan. Why is that?"

Since Guo Xinghai had noticed him talking to Guo Lingli last time, they were extra cautious during their conversation this time.

They chose a relatively secluded place, set up a barrier, and made sure that no one was eavesdropping before talking in low voices.

"Maybe... maybe he doesn't want to be involved in cause and effect. People who practice Taoism hate being entangled in cause and effect the most." Guo Lingli guessed after pondering for a moment.

"In other words, he doesn't regard Guo Jingchuan as a true disciple?"

Yin Jing was thinking in his heart that this Fire Guardian Le Xiaoyao was probably also in the lower world to carry out a mission. As for Guo Lingli and Guo Jingchuan, he only regarded them as part of the mission and probably did not invest much emotion in them.

Guo Lingli frowned and thought: A heart that has not been warmed for four years, what kind of person is Le Xiaoyao? Why did he stay in Guojiazhuang back then? She seemed to be getting more and more confused.

Silver Mirror warned: "So, we should not be too enthusiastic. It is better to stay out of other people's business. Just wait and see what happens."

Guo Lingli nodded obediently and said, "I understand. Next time I will be careful to leave evidence. I can stay out of other people's business, but if other people come to me, I will not be powerless to fight back."

Yin Jing smiled with satisfaction. He gently tapped Guo Lingli's head with his folding fan, then pulled her to blend into the crowd watching the excitement.