Feng Ninghe clutched the book in her hand, her delicate eyebrows furrowed. "Where is the upper part?"
There was only the lower part, and it was indeed difficult to grasp its essence.
The upper part of a book was often simpler and easier to understand than the lower part.
Gongyi Yuan's lips curved upwards, a few smiles appearing in his eyes. "It's at the First Sect. If you're willing to become my disciple, you can enter the library at will. I'll give you this book as a meeting gift."
If he could take in such a talented disciple, it would bring him honor.
Feng Ninghe smiled and casually tucked the book into her spatial jade bracelet. "Then I'll consider it."
She wasn't in a hurry to take a master.
As for the book itself, she would have to see it first.
If she truly needed the upper part, she would find another way.
Gongyi Yuan quickly added, "You should think carefully. In these years, how many people have wanted to join the First Sect, but to no avail? They couldn't even get close to anyone from the First Sect. If you come, people from other sects will absolutely not dare to harm you again.
If anyone dares to attack someone from my First Sect, we will retaliate with the full might of our sect!"
Feng Ninghe subconsciously glanced at Gongyi Yuan before her, her voice tinged with a hint of doubt. "You must know that there are many rumors about me in Jinling. These rumors are of no benefit to me. Everyone is convinced that I am a murderer. Why do you insist on taking me as a disciple?"
After all, she and Gongyi Yuan had only met a few times.
Gongyi Yuan said dismissively, "What do the rumors from the outside world matter? The disciples in my First Sect are protective and never care about external gossip. Moreover, anyone I value cannot be that bad."
This woman possessed the Phoenix Bone and was chosen by the Blood Phoenix. Her character could not be bad.
Feng Ninghe couldn't help but look at Gongyi Yuan again. After a moment, she withdrew her gaze and began to search the abandoned palace on her own.
Si Jianye stood still, his gaze unfocused, his deep eyes revealing nothing of his thoughts.
The words of the man in the mirror echoed in his mind, again and again.
A sense of foreboding tightened in his chest, and Si Jianye furrowed his brows in slight irritation.
He had too many doubts he wanted to resolve.
The only one who could answer them was the man in the mirror...
Outside the palace, the disciples of the Immortal Sect arrived one after another.
Feng Qingcheng's eyes darkened slightly as she followed the crowd forward.
Ever since she saw the Blood Phoenix appear, her mind had been filled with the Blood Phoenix.
No one knew how desperately she wanted to obtain the Blood Phoenix.
That wretched woman was growing too fast, and she even had an ancient Qilin as a spirit beast.
If she didn't grow quickly enough, she wouldn't be able to defeat Feng Ninghe.
Wang Junzhao's eyes lit up with excitement as he pointed to a desolate and lonely palace ahead. "Sister Qingcheng! Look, there's an abandoned palace up ahead."
His words instantly brought Feng Qingcheng's thoughts back.
She raised her head and looked at the palace before her.
The palace was dilapidated and worn, with fallen leaves piled around it.
Feng Qingcheng said without hesitation, "Let's go in and take a look. Perhaps we'll find something."
Even if the palace looked run-down, it was still a palace within the Xuan Realm secret realm. No matter how broken it was, they had to explore it.
Inside the palace.
Si Jianye's gaze retracted, his thoughts returning. He looked towards the palace gates. "Someone is coming. We should leave."
They had already searched the entire palace. Feng Ninghe had already collected all the valuable items into her spatial jade bracelet.
Xiao Zhao had also been very quick, stuffing anything he deemed useful into his spatial bag, regardless of whether it could be used.
Feng Ninghe then stopped her actions and nodded quickly.
As soon as they left, the disciples of the Immortal Sect entered the palace in a grand procession.
The crisp sound of footsteps echoed throughout the entire palace.
Feng Qingcheng also frowned slightly at this moment and said softly, "This has already been searched. We're too late."
The vast palace was filled with dust, but the dust on the ground bore clear footprints.
Wang Junzhao bit his lip slightly, his voice filled with annoyance. "We finally discovered this place, and unexpectedly, someone found it before us."
Feng Qingcheng's expression darkened slightly as she surveyed the surroundings. "Let's search here for now. Perhaps we'll find something."
Since they were here, they had to search thoroughly.
Anything useful in the palace had already been taken. What remained was naturally not worth anything.
The disciples of the Immortal Sect searched everywhere but found nothing useful.
After searching, Feng Qingcheng looked around with some regret. "There's nothing here. Let's go."
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Since leaving the palace, Si Jianye's mood had clearly changed, and an aura that could freeze people to death emanated from him.
Feng Ninghe knew that something they were unaware of had happened in the palace.
Si Jianye remained silent, so she didn't dare to ask too many questions.
"Miss Feng!"
A clear male voice suddenly called out from behind.
The sound of footsteps echoed from behind.
Feng Ninghe stopped and turned to look behind her.
It was the disciples of the Willow Face Sect. The one who had called out to her was Su Hongxiu.
"Master!"
"Master!"
Two slightly urgent voices came from Feng Xing and Bai Niannian.
They rushed to her side in haste.
Bai Niannian's bright eyes scanned her from head to toe. Seeing that she was safe, she breathed a sigh of relief. "Master, it's so good that you're alright!"
Feng Xing also smiled at this moment, his handsome face carrying a hint of warmth amidst his usual indifference.
There were many people in the secret realm who wanted Feng Ninghe dead.
Her survival was the most important thing.
Looking at the two before her, Feng Ninghe's fair face broke into a bright, confident smile. "With my cultivation, not many people can take my life. They'll have to see if they have the ability to do so. I am naturally safe."
Bai Niannian seemed to recall something, and a hint of inquiry appeared on her face. "Master, Feng Qingcheng desperately wants you dead. Did you encounter her in the secret realm?"
Mentioning Feng Qingcheng, Xiao Zhao let out a grunt, his young face showing a hint of displeasure. "Of course we did. That woman is truly detestable!"
Feng Xing's gaze subtly fell upon Si Jianye.
The man wore a golden mask, and beneath it, his eyes were as deep as ink, making it impossible to fathom his thoughts.
However, Feng Xing knew that with this man around, others would not be able to harm his master.
He clenched his fists, secretly making a resolution.
One day, he would fight alongside his master!
He would definitely improve his cultivation to protect his master!