I just want to torture you to death, don't force me to beat you to death

Inside the cave.

Zhang Bairen looked at the pointer on the disk and fell into deep thought.

Yuanpan is his biggest secret, and it is also the reason why he can go from an ordinary mountain village boy with average qualifications to the late stage of foundation building step by step.

He got this disc when he was in the mountain village. It was this disc that led him to find the magic weapon that allowed him to embark on the path of cultivating immortality.

Then every opportunity comes from the guidance of the disc.

This disk has become one with him. If there is a chance and it suits him, he will sense it and even be able to sense its approximate direction.

But if you want to find the specific location, you need the disk to guide you.

But since he came to Wenjinzong, the pointer on the disk has not moved again.

I've tried it in many places, but it's still the same.

"I've been to all the places that Wenjin City can go to. The only place I haven't been to is the forbidden area above Wenjin Sect's main hall."

In three months, Zhang Bairen also conducted a thorough investigation of the Wenjin Sect. The main hall of the Wenjin Sect was not the highest point.

There is a sloping peak behind the main hall of Wenjin Sect, which is inserted into the cliff on one side like a sharp sword.

That sloping peak is the highest point of Wenjin Peak.

However, it is a forbidden area for the sect, and monks in the foundation-building period are not allowed to enter.

"Now let's ask if there is no strong person in Jindan in this sect. With my ability to hide, I should not be discovered if I sneak up close and observe."

"Even if he is really discovered, he will run away at worst. I just feel sorry for fellow Taoist Yao."

Thinking of Fellow Daoist Yao, Zhang Bairen had a smile on his face.

This is a good man.

He takes good care of himself and is the closest to him. If Wen Jinzong discovers that he has evil intentions, he will definitely implicate fellow Taoist Yao.

Although I feel a little sorry, I still have to do what needs to be done.

There are two purposes for asking Jin Cheng, one is to prove his innocence, but Chu Ning has been in retreat in the cave, and he has only met him once so far, and he has no useful information to find out.

Another purpose is to find your own opportunities.

This opportunity is likely to be related to pill formation.

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…

"Chun Ning, that guy moved."

Chu Ning, who was in the cave, received the reminder from Black Snake and immediately came out of the cave.

He and Black Snake signed a life contract. As long as they are within one mile of each other, both he and Black Snake can speak in each other's minds.

The distance of one mile is almost the limit of the spiritual consciousness of ordinary monks in the late stage of foundation-building cultivation, but Chu Ning knows that generally those who are the sixth are better at spiritual consciousness.

This is a must-have skill for Lao Liu. Otherwise, even the enemy won't be able to detect him, so he would still be a hammer Lao Liu.

In order not to be discovered by Zhang Bairen that he was following, Chu Ning deliberately closed the distance to two miles, and followed slowly based on his sense of the black snake's position.

In this way, Chu Ning was not in a hurry even after walking around half of Wenjin Peak.

This was Lao Liu's normal operation. He first made a circle to see if there was anyone following him, but Zhang Bairen was still inexperienced. In this situation, he not only had to make a circle, but also found a place to hide.

Judging from the changes in Black Snake's position, Zhang Bairen did not hide to check whether there was anyone following him.

Either he is confident in his own spiritual consciousness, or he is afraid of meeting other disciples of Wenjin Sect.

Chu Ning hoped it was the former.

"Now it's time to set off towards the real destination."

After the circle ended, Chu Ning showed a smile on his face according to Zhang Bairen's route. After following him for a while, he could almost guess where Zhang Bairen was going.

Ask about the forbidden area at the top of Jinfeng Peak.

It can be said that Chu Ning is very familiar with Wenjin Peak. He has walked the entire mountain in person. This is a basic quality that a sixth grader must have.

Zhang Bairen is heading straight towards the top of the mountain. There is the meeting hall of Jinzong at the top of the mountain, but no one is using it now and there is nothing good there.

As for asking about Jinzong's treasure house, Zhang Bairen couldn't enter.

Therefore, Zhang Bairen only aimed at one place, which was the sloping peak going up behind the main hall, which was also the forbidden area of ​​Wenjin Sect.

I wonder if there are any good things in this forbidden area?

Chu Ning remembered that he had curiously asked his master why this sect set up a forbidden area, but the master just smiled mysteriously at him.

The Riddler and all, deserve to die.

But for the sake of my master, I forgive him.

An hour later.

Chu Ning had already arrived at the main hall on the top of the mountain, but did not go any further because Zhang Bairen did not move.

A quarter of an hour later, Chu Ning headed down the mountain and returned to his cave.

Not long after Chu Ning returned to the cave, Lao Hei also came back.

"The guy wanted to enter the forbidden area, but the forbidden area was sealed by a formation and couldn't enter, so he returned the same way."

Lao Hei told Chu Ning about Zhang Bairen standing in front of the forbidden area.

"But I feel like this guy is quite accomplished in formations. I listened to him fumbling around for a long time and muttered a few words, as if he knew what the formation was."

"You mean that it won't take long for Zhang Bairen to break the formation seal of the forbidden area."

Chu Ning was not too surprised that Zhang Bairen was good at formations, because the Mysterious Mirror had already pointed out that Zhang Bairen had found the opportunity to build the foundation in a secret realm.

That secret realm was sealed by a formation, and the entrance was controlled by several foundation-building monks. Zhang Bairen was able to get in because he broke the secret realm's formation and opened a hole to sneak in.

"It's not in vain that I entertained him so many times in Miaoyin Pavilion. Then we will follow him after he breaks the formation."

Chu Ning had a plan, and he still had something to do, which was to act in front of the Xuantian Sect's golden elixir master.

The next day!

As Yao Qihua, Chu Ning found Gu Fanzhou in front of other foundation-building monks and presented the three-phase thunder killing array.

"Senior Brother Gu, I got this formation by chance in the past. Now that the sect is in crisis, Junior Brother thought about it and was willing to dedicate this formation to the sect."

When asked about the monthly meeting of this sect, except Chu Ning’s true form, all the other foundation-building monks were present.

Seeing the formation jade slip that Chu Ning took out, everyone looked over. Chu Ning stared at Zhang Bairen with his consciousness and noticed a slight change in Zhang Bairen's expression.

Zhang Bairen also knows or has heard of the three-phase lightning killing array?

It seems that Zhang Bairen is indeed quite accomplished in formations. This kind of formation that can threaten the powerful Jindan is generally beyond the reach of foundation-building monks, and Zhang Bairen used to be a solitary cultivator, even in Huofeng The city only belongs to a local mid-level guest.

"Junior Brother Yao has this intention, which is my blessing to this sect."

The expression on Gu Fanzhou's face remained unchanged, but he was surprised in his heart. What did Junior Brother Chu do?

Using the identity of Yao Qihua, he presented the formation.

After taking the jade slip and glancing at the information inside, Gu Fanzhou's eyes flashed with excitement: "Okay, this formation is exactly what we need now, but in order for this formation to be powerful, it needs the cooperation of Yun Lei Bead , do you brothers have thunder beads on your body?"

The foundation-building monks present shook their heads. If they had some, they wouldn't be reluctant to take them out. Senior Brother Gu would definitely not let them suffer, and they could choose treasures of comparable value from the treasure house in exchange.

The main reason is that this Thunder Bead is a rare thing, and everyone really doesn't have it.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Gu Fanzhou also knew that Yun Lei Pearl was not that easy to find.

"Junior brother Yao has done a great job in presenting this formation. He is allowed to go to the treasure house to select a treasure."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Gu."

Zhang Bairen on the side glanced at Chu Ning when he heard Gu Fanzhou's words, but then kept his eyelids lowered, as if he was paddling at work.

In fact, there are really not many important things in this monthly discussion. Although the last attack by the three families failed to defeat the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, it also prevented the Rogue Cultivator Alliance from easily attacking the three families again. Recently, it has ceased operations. There was no movement.

The meeting dispersed and Chu Ning walked out of Senior Brother Gu's cave.

"Senior Brother Yao, wait a moment!"

Zhang Bairen's voice came from behind. The three-month drinking friendship between the two had transformed from Taoist friends to senior brothers.

"What's going on with Junior Brother Zhang?"

"I'm not planning to invite Senior Brother Yao to the Miaoyin Pavilion to listen to music. You and I haven't been there for a few days."

"Okay, let's start."

Chu Ning didn't refuse either. His intuition told him that Zhang Bairen's appointment with him at this time was definitely not as simple as going to Miaoyin Pavilion to listen to music.

What serious monk would listen to music in broad daylight?

The two of them went down the mountain together, and Liu Piaopiao of Miaoyin Pavilion personally accompanied them. After all, they were two late-stage foundation-building bosses, and they were also frequent visitors to Miaoyin Pavilion.

If you come to Miaoxian Pavilion in broad daylight, you must be here to really listen to music.

Liu Piaopiao arranged for a female cultivator with good piano skills to play the piano in the courtyard, while Chu Ning and Zhang Bairen sat in the house, sipping fine wine.

After three drinks, Chu Ning spoke first: "Junior brother Zhang, is there anything you need? If there is anything that can be of use to your brother, just tell me."

Zhang Bairen was not surprised when Chu Ning saw the clue. He invited Senior Brother Yao to Miaoyin Pavilion in broad daylight, and Senior Brother Yao would definitely be able to guess it.

"Senior Brother Yao, it's hard for me to say this, but this opportunity is really rare, and I don't want to miss it."

"oh?"

Chu Ning's expression became serious: "Junior brother, please tell me, you and I are irreconcilable, there is no need to be polite."

Zhang Bairen bowed to Chu Ning, and then said: "Then junior brother said shamelessly, this time senior brother Yao can go into the current sect's treasure house to get something, if he can get the earth spirit pearl."

"Earth Spirit Pearl? Junior brother, do you want this thing to be useful?"

After joining the Wenjin Sect, Chu Ning went to the library to find jade slips that introduced some treasures in the world of immortality. He also knew about the Earth Spirit Pearl.

Earth Spirit Pearl is a nice-sounding term, but it is actually Earth Spirit Stone, a mutated spiritual stone.

Generally, spiritual stone monks can absorb the spiritual energy inside, but the spiritual energy in the earth spiritual stone cannot be absorbed by monks.

But this does not mean that the earth spirit stone has no value. On the contrary, precisely because the spiritual energy cannot be absorbed and the spiritual energy will not leak out, the earth spirit stone is of high value in terms of formations and weapon refining materials.

So does Zhang Bairen need the earth spirit stone to set up the formation, or use it to break the formation?

If he hadn't known about Zhang Bairen's idea of ​​attacking the forbidden area on the top of the mountain, Chu Ning would have found a reason to politely refuse, but now he decided to help Zhang Bairen.

"To be honest, junior brother wants to refine a top-quality spiritual weapon, but currently there is a shortage of earth spirit beads. I checked the treasure list in the sect's treasure house, and there happened to be earth spirit beads."

Wenjin Sect allows disciples to view the list of treasures, and there is even a redemption point value behind each treasure or material. This also allows disciples who happen to need this treasure to work hard to earn contribution points.

After Zhang Bairen explained the reason, he continued: "If senior brother is in trouble, then just give up. The same goes for junior brother who spends time collecting points to redeem."

"Since junior brother needs it, then senior brother will go to the treasure house to exchange for this earth spirit bead. I haven't been lacking anything recently."

"Thank you, senior brother. I will keep this favor in my heart." Zhang Bairen stood up and solemnly expressed his gratitude to Chu Ning.

"There is no need to do this to my brother, just listen to the music."

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The next day.

Chu Ning followed Gu Fanzhou to the treasure house.

"Junior Brother Chu, which show are you acting in?" Gu Fanzhou asked curiously.

"Senior brother, there is nothing we can do about it. When we attacked the Rogue Cultivators Alliance, we sneaked into the Rogue Cultivators Alliance as Yao Qihua. We originally wanted to see if we could take the opportunity to sneak attack and kill a few Foundation Establishment cultivators, but we were discovered by the golden elixir expert. ”

Chu Ning smiled bitterly and explained: "The golden elixir expert did not see through the true identity of the junior brother, and allowed the junior brother to continue to be a spy in the Wenjin Sect. This formation was given by the golden elixir expert, and was dedicated to our sect through the junior brother's hands. "

"What is the purpose of this person doing this?" Gu Fanzhou frowned and thought.

"Junior brother has also been thinking about it for a long time, but he doesn't have a clue. He just thinks that it may have something to do with Yun Lei Bead."

"Thunder Bead?" Gu Fanzhou's eyes lit up: "According to your previous speculation, this person is related to the Xuantian Sect, and he came to find the murderer of Zheng Qingmin. Is it possible that Zheng Qingmin has the Thunder Bead on his body? , if anyone can take out the Thunder Bead, he may be the murderer of Zheng Qingmin."

Chu Ning suddenly realized: "Why didn't I think of this? Senior brother is so good at seeing through the opponent's purpose so quickly."

Gu Fanzhou smiled and looked at Chu Ning with a smile. Did Junior Brother Chu really not see it?

This golden elixir expert from Xuantian Sect is the one who is most suspicious of Junior Brother Chu.

Chu Ning responded with a silly and sweet smile.

Brothers, everything is in silence.

After taking the Earth Spirit Bead from the treasure house, Chu Ning went to find Zhang Bairen and left with the other party's thanks.

"Old Hei, keep an eye on him. I have a feeling that this old man is about to take action."

…

Twelve days later.

The full moon is like a disk, hanging high in the sky.

Twelve days after Zhang Bairen obtained the Earth Spirit Pill, he finally started his second action.

After receiving the message from Lao Hei, Chu Ning no longer accompanied Zhang Bairen in circles, but went directly to the top of the mountain to wait.

This time he had to ambush. If he followed Zhang Bairen, what if Zhang Bairen just opened a gap in the formation, and the formation was closed after people entered?

Chu Ning summoned the Earth Escape Boat and escaped directly underground, waiting for Zhang Bairen to arrive.

Half an hour later, a figure appeared.

It's not Zhang Bairen's appearance, but Xiao Qianyun's appearance.

Chu Ning knew that Zhang Bairen was afraid that if he met someone, his true identity would not be discovered.

A few breaths later, Zhang Bairen stood in front of the forbidden area.

The next moment, Zhang Bairen suddenly shouted softly: "Who!"

The expression on Chu Ning's face, who was hiding in the escape boat, didn't change at all.

It's just the basic operation of Lao Liu, don't be surprised.

As he expected, although Zhang Bairen shouted softly, his figure did not move. After a while, the vigilance on his face disappeared.

Thank you, thank you God Q, thank you Dao Yi, thank Marshal Poyang for the reward