Xiao Liang Mountain.
Located to the west of Fucheng.
However, this mountain offers no scenery and is quite remote, so few people visit.
Originally, there were two paths leading up the mountain.
But in recent years, as fewer and fewer people have come to Xiao Liang Mountain, one of the paths has become almost completely obscured by fallen leaves.
"It's just up ahead. At our pace, we should reach it in another ten minutes or so."
Du Fei and Master Fei finally arrived at the foot of Xiao Liang Mountain after more than two hours of driving.
Since hardly anyone came here, Du Fei casually found a spot to park the car, and then he and Master Fei began to climb the mountain.
During the car journey, the relationship between Du Fei and Master Fei had eased considerably.
Firstly, they had no prior grievances with each other.
Secondly, Du Fei learned much about various aspects of martial artists from Master Fei, which altered his perception of him.
The only path up Xiao Liang Mountain had become very muddy due to the rain the day before.
Coupled with the lack of human traffic, the trees and plants on the mountain grew exceptionally lush.
On both sides of the path, branches sprawled outwards, along with thorny, unknown vines.
Fortunately, both Du Fei and Master Fei were martial artists; otherwise, just the path up the mountain would have been a significant challenge for them.
"Almost there, we're nearing it."
Following Master Fei, they ventured deeper, eventually reaching a point where there was almost no path left, and they were simply traversing through the woods.
Finally, after walking for a while longer, Master Fei stopped.
"We're here?"
Seeing Master Fei stop, Du Fei instinctively asked.
Master Fei turned his head and smiled, "Yes, we're here. It's this spot."
For some reason, Du Fei felt Master Fei's smile was a little strange.
When he looked closer, Master Fei had already turned away and walked towards the mountain wall beside them.
Rustle, rustle.
Master Fei reached the mountain wall, grabbed a vine hanging from it, and pulled it downwards with force.
Du Fei also stepped forward to help.
It took them several minutes to clear all the vines from the wall.
"When I found this place by chance before, there weren't so many vines covering the entire wall. They've probably grown in the last two years; it's quite remote here."
Master Fei finished speaking and pointed to a spot in the center of the mountain wall, "This is the seal stone I mentioned earlier."
Actually, Du Fei had already noticed it before Master Fei said anything, as soon as the vines were cleared.
On the mountain wall was a square, about three meters long and two meters wide, as if it had been forcibly pressed into the rock face.
What surprised Du Fei the most was that in the center of this stone door, which looked like an imprint on the mountain, there was a circle about the size of an adult's palm. Upon closer inspection, the circle seemed to contain a pattern resembling an eyeball.
"There's treasure in here? I can't see anything. How does this look like it has treasure?"
Du Fei examined it and then looked at Master Fei beside him.
Master Fei seemed to have expected this. He beckoned Du Fei over and pointed to the circle on the mountain wall, "Try placing your hand here, and you'll know why I said there's definitely treasure inside."
Afterward, he took a couple of steps aside, making room for Du Fei.
Despite his curiosity, Du Fei moved forward as instructed.
Just as Du Fei was about to place his hand on the spot Master Fei indicated, he glanced at Master Fei beside him.
"What is it?"
Master Fei, who hadn't expected Du Fei to suddenly turn and look at him, immediately tried to appear relaxed.
Although Master Fei's expression changed quickly, Du Fei still noticed the tension in his eyes when he was about to touch the circle on the mountain wall.
This guy was definitely hiding something from him.
Coupled with Master Fei's strange smile earlier, Du Fei's suspicions grew even stronger.
However, for the moment, Du Fei couldn't pinpoint anything wrong, so he continued to press his hand onto the pattern Master Fei had mentioned.
Huh.
As soon as Du Fei's hand touched the pattern, he immediately felt something unusual.
It was as if a warm current was slowly flowing into his body from his palm.
This sensation made Du Fei feel very comfortable, and the true qi within him seemed to stir in response.
This thing could actually aid his cultivation?
This was simply incredible.
"Isn't it incredible?"
Master Fei's voice came from beside him.
Du Fei took his hand away and nodded, "It is indeed incredible. Now I'm starting to believe you when you say there's treasure inside."
Actually, until this moment, Du Fei hadn't believed Master Fei's words at all. He didn't think the man could offer him any treasure.
In his opinion, Master Fei was saying this simply to prevent Du Fei from attacking him.
However, Du Fei actually wanted to tell Master Fei that he had no intention of killing him, but he just hadn't found the opportunity.
But now, Master Fei had actually led Du Fei to this unbelievable place.
In the next moment, Du Fei planned to tell Master Fei what he hadn't had the chance to say: he had never intended to kill him.
"Haha, hahahaha."
Master Fei, standing beside Du Fei, suddenly burst into laughter.
As Du Fei looked at his actions with confusion, Master Fei sneered at Du Fei, "You little brat, I've put up with you for so long. Now let's see how you die!"
In an instant, Master Fei's expression transformed from gentle to sinister and terrifying.
"What do you mean by that? I never intended to kill you. You misunderstood."
Du Fei found Master Fei's sudden change in attitude very strange.
The man seemed to have completely transformed into someone else.
"Didn't intend to kill you?" Master Fei chuckled darkly, "Do you think I'd believe your words? If I hadn't said there was treasure for you, I would have been dealt with by you already. You're about to face your doom, and I want to see you get taken care of by that guy with my own eyes!"
See myself get taken care of by that guy?
Du Fei keenly noticed that Master Fei's words mentioned "that guy."
Could it be that Master Fei had an accomplice here?
But why would he describe his accomplice as "that guy"? It was too strange.
Suddenly, Du Fei felt the ground beneath his feet begin to shake.
Then, the shaking sensation grew closer.
It was clear that something large and massive was approaching their location.
Whoosh.
The moment the tremor struck, Master Fei, who had been standing beside Du Fei, moved instantly.
He moved with incredible speed, heading directly back the way they came.
Although Du Fei still didn't know what was happening, he had noticed the look of terror on Master Fei's face.
So, without a second thought, Du Fei followed in the direction Master Fei was running.
He would definitely catch Master Fei later and demand an explanation for what was going on.