Two treasure maps

Guo Xiu took off his dragon robe and put on a black suit. This black suit was not made of ordinary fabric, but was woven from a rare material called "Night Shadow Silk". It was as smooth as a mirror, but it had a deep color, as if it could absorb the light around it. The clothes were embroidered with exquisite Taoist runes, which were looming against the black background, like twinkling stars in the night sky, mysterious and solemn.

His face was handsome and noble, with less majesty and arrogance of an emperor, and more tranquility and depth that is unique to Taoists. His eyes were clear and deep, as if he could see through everything in the world, and seemed to contain endless wisdom and deep thoughts. His hair was tied casually behind his head, and a few strands of hair fluttered in the wind, adding a bit of elegance and unrestrainedness.

Guo Xiu seemed to have merged with the black clothes. He no longer exuded the aura of an awe-inspiring emperor, but a fresh, unworldly, and transcendent aura of cultivation. He stood there like a quiet mountain, calm and profound, making people involuntarily respect him.

Jiang Shan also made careful changes to his outfit. He changed into a white dress, which was also extraordinary. It was made of a thin material called "Liuyunsha", which was light and flowing, as if it could dance with the wind. The clothes were embroidered with simple patterns, which were neither too elegant nor too complicated.

He has a delicate face, a scholarly air between his brows, and a gleam of wisdom in his eyes. His hair is neatly tied behind his head, gently fixed with a jade hairpin, adding a bit of elegance. He has a slender and upright figure, and every move reveals a gentle and elegant demeanor.

Jiang Shan stood there, like a tall poplar, fresh and handsome. His white clothes formed a sharp contrast with Guo Xiu's black clothes, one black and one white, as if representing the two poles of yin and yang, the perfect combination of Taoism and Confucianism. The two standing together were an amazing painting, one black and one white, one moving and one still, reflecting each other and complementing each other.

Jiangshan was full of doubts. He had never thought that the road to heaven chosen by Guo Xiu was the same as the road he took, both leading to the northern city of Daoyuanzhou. What surprised him even more was that the person who greeted Guo Xiu this time was not someone else, but Cui Hao, the famous guardian of Taishang Mountain.

Jiang Shan couldn't help but feel puzzled. He thought to himself: This Northern Heavenly Master Kou Qianzhi, as a Heavenly Master under the Taiji Palace, is it true that he knows nothing about Guo Xiu's identity? Unless Guo Xiu has other identities and backgrounds besides being an emperor on earth, the Taiji Palace would be silent. Recalling Guo Xiu's feat of breaking into the Heavenly Palace alone, could it be that he also took this path at that time? Thinking of the connection between Kou Qianzhi and the Taiji Palace, Jiang Shan also understood his father's attitude towards this matter. Perhaps his father also knew something or two, so he chose to turn a blind eye.

It was because of the obvious physical features of Cui Hao, the guardian of Taishang Mountain, that it was hard for him not to recognize him. On the contrary, when Jiangshan dressed himself up, Cui Hao did not recognize Jiangshan, the prince of the heavenly court, and only thought he was a counselor brought by the emperor.

Cui Hao was a burly man, like a mountain tower, and he gave people a sense of majesty and solemnity when he stood there. He bowed to Guo Xiu and said in a muffled voice, "Greetings, Emperor Xiu." This address made Jiang Shan even more puzzled. Cui Hao was the guardian of the Supreme Mountain, with a respected status, but he was so respectful to Guo Xiu. What was going on?

Guo Xiu seemed to be very familiar with Cui Hao. Without any restraint or politeness, he directly ordered: "Take us to Daoyuanzhou in the Ninth Heaven." Cui Hao responded and immediately took out his magic weapon, Vajra.

He put his hands together and muttered something. His eyes revealed a solemn and mysterious look, as if he was communicating with some kind of power between heaven and earth. As he finished chanting, a dazzling light suddenly lit up in his palms.

Then, the light gradually condensed into a huge golden object, which was his magic weapon - the Vajra. The Vajra was suspended in the air, emitting a strong light. Its surface was engraved with complex runes, shining with golden light, revealing an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

Jiang Shan suddenly felt a little envious. If he had not been demoted to the mortal world, would he also have such a powerful magic weapon and be able to travel in the lower world? This time when he returned to heaven, he had to get a magic weapon with him. He suddenly understood why those people were so eager to get the treasure map that had been lost to the mortal world from the heaven. The power of these magic weapons in the mortal world was really too great.

He couldn't let go of the Vajra and caressed the light it emitted, wanting to jump onto it first. However, as soon as his body touched the Vajra, he felt a strong repulsive force coming, as if to push him away. Jiangshan didn't understand why he, a prince of heaven, was despised by this small Vajra. Just as he was about to shock it, he heard Cui Hao shouting and pushing with both hands, injecting a strong magical power into the Vajra. The light of the Vajra instantly became more dazzling, and the repulsive force disappeared. Cui Hao stretched out his hand to signal Jiangshan to try again.

Guo Xiu didn't expect Jiang Shan to be so naive after so many years in the lower world, thinking that he was the prince of heaven and that all the magic weapons belonged to his family? Not to mention that he was a demoted prince, even if he was still a prince of heaven, if he didn't have strong magic power to make these magic weapons obedient, these magic weapons would still not let him use them.

Jiangshan was prepared this time and stepped onto the vajra carefully. Guo Xiu was not interested in other people's magic weapons, so he naturally waited for Cui Hao to call him before stepping onto the vajra. With Cui Hao's magic power, the vajra did not reject them again. They stood on the vajra and felt a light force holding up their bodies, and then the vajra carried them to the sky.

During the flight, Jiangshan finally realized that Cui Hao was trying to intimidate him. He glanced at Guo Xiudu, who was standing beside him. Guo Xiudu looked calm and didn't seem to be interested in what had just happened. He sat on the vajra, overlooking the mountains and rivers below. Jiangshan felt that he didn't have the depth of Guo Xiudu. He followed his example, sitting on the vajra and concentrating his mind. Cui Hao quietly controlled the vajra, like a towering mountain, guarding their safety.

At the north gate of Daoyuan Prefecture, Cui Hao saw that he had been safely delivered, so he bowed and said goodbye to Guo Xiu and Jiang Shan, and then returned to Taishang Mountain. He wanted to tell Master Kou about this matter.

Guo Xiu stood quietly at the north gate, his eyes deep and far-reaching. He was not in a hurry to step into the prosperous city, but turned around and cast a scrutinizing look at Jiang Shan. He always had doubts about Jiang Shan's ability in his heart, and he asked calmly: "Jiang Shan, are you saying that as long as we reach the vicinity of Nantianmen, you can ensure our safety?"

Jiang Shan smiled confidently upon hearing this. He raised his head, looked at Guo Xiu firmly, and replied confidently, "Emperor Xiu, don't worry. As long as we can reach the South Gate of Heaven, I will immediately send a message to my mother and ask her to send someone to take us in. That is the entrance to the Heavenly Palace, and my mother's people will meet us there, so our safety will definitely be no problem."

Guo Xiu frowned slightly when he heard this. He pondered for a moment, and said with a hint of doubt in his tone: "Jiangshan, you are a fugitive from the lower world. Does your mother really dare to bring you in so blatantly? If you are discovered by the people in the heaven, won't it cause even greater trouble?"

Jiang Shan's heart tightened when he saw this. He was afraid that Guo Xiu would refuse to take him to heaven because of his status. So he quickly explained, "Emperor Xiu, you don't know. My mother has set up a love-watching tower at the South Gate of Heaven. She set it up there to keep an eye on my brother's situation. She often looks out there, hoping to see that my reincarnated brother is safe. The people in the love-watching tower are all my mother's confidants. They will help us enter heaven smoothly."

When Guo Xiu heard this, a trace of contempt appeared on his face. He thought to himself, no wonder the news of the fairy's reincarnation with the treasure map leaked out, it must be related to this Wangqing Tower. In this case, he had to have his own ideas for his itinerary.