511: arrival

Upon learning about the uniqueness of the Mystic Lightning Divine Body, Zhou Luo felt completely invigorated.

Of course, the prerequisite was that he had to be able to withstand the energy impact brought by that Divine Body.

The quality of his current Spiritual Artifacts was clearly insufficient.

Unless he could elevate his Physical Body to the quality of a Magic Treasure, or even higher.

"It seems I can only rely on the System," Zhou Luo thought to himself.

In any case, the Mystic Lightning Divine Body hadn't truly taken effect yet, and Lin Qiqi hadn't grown up.

He still had enough time to improve his Physical Body.

With his long lifespan, he possessed plenty of patience.

He only needed to ensure that Lin Qiqi stayed with him throughout this process.

To be safe...

...he planned to sign a Spiritual Contract with her once he returned.

That way, he wouldn't have to worry about her leaving him in the future.

As for whether she would engage in Dual Cultivation with him...

...he wasn't worried about that at all.

Just like Shu Hongliu, for the sake of her special Physique, Dual Cultivation was an inevitability.

Having made up his mind, Zhou Luo did not intend to stay any longer.

He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Hongxiu, for clearing my doubts."

Hongxiu didn't mind. She smiled lightly and said, "Zhou Alchemist, you should still act within your capabilities."

She had seen through his thoughts and offered a reminder out of goodwill.

Although the Mystic Lightning Divine Body was incredibly tempting...

...those with insufficient strength who tried to force it would only end up dead, their Dao extinguished.

Though she only had a normal business relationship with Zhou Luo, she couldn't bear to see him throw his life away for nothing.

After all, he was a major customer of their Yaochi Pavilion.

"I know what I'm doing," Zhou Luo nodded, then turned to leave.

At that moment, Hongxiu suddenly spoke from behind him, "I heard that Tianxia Tavern is about to get a new person in charge."

Zhou Luo paused and looked back at her.

Hongxiu met his gaze, her charming face wearing a seductive expression, as if she were admiring something beautiful.

"Thank you for the warning," Zhou Luo cupped his hands again.

Since she chose to mention this, it meant the incoming person in charge was not to be trifled with, and it was very likely someone Long Yu sent to deal with him.

"Consider it a reward for an old customer," Hongxiu said, her beautiful eyes shimmering.

Since things had been said to this point, Zhou Luo knew he shouldn't ask further. He nodded silently and left the Yaochi Pavilion.

He was about to return to his residence when his message Talisman suddenly reacted.

Shu Hongliu had come to Qingyuan City!

Seeing that the location on the Talisman was exactly Tianxia Tavern, Zhou Luo thought of what Hongxiu had just said and decided to go feel out that Golden Shopkeeper.

So, instead of having Shu Hongliu come to him, he personally walked toward Tianxia Tavern.

On the other side, in an inconspicuous corner outside Tianxia Tavern, Feng Yao watched the woman enter the tavern and never come back out.

She knew the woman was waiting for Zhou Luo.

She had heard that Zhou Luo was extremely cautious and lived a secluded life, making it hard to find an opportunity.

This made Feng Yao feel that this might be the best chance to plant the Gu.

Thinking of this, she began to observe her surroundings, planning to quietly plant the Gu on him before he entered the tavern.

With that thought, she opened her fair palm. On her delicate skin, flesh suddenly bulged, and a blood-red Gu insect less than an inch long crawled out from her palm.

Looking at the little thing, her heart grew cold. "Once that Zhou Luo is hit by my Lock-Love Gu, I'll see if you, Lord of the Blazing Sun Mountain, can still remain so calm."

"Brother, just wait. I definitely won't let you die in vain."

"If the Sect doesn't give you an explanation for this, I will make the Lord of the Blazing Sun Mountain give you one."

"I want her to taste the feeling of losing a loved one too."

Ever since Feng Yao learned from her Revered Master that the matter was inextricably linked to Yao Wu, even though the true culprit had been brought to justice, she still felt her brother's death was not worth it.

Especially since she and her brother had depended on each other since childhood; without him, she likely would have died a miserable death on the streets long ago.

To this day, she still remembered how her brother, in order to let her eat her fill, had endured a beating from a bun shop owner just to bring a steaming hot bun to her.

That scene was something she could never forget in her life.

Back at the Sect, she often dreamed of his face and of him asking her to seek revenge.

So, she definitely could not let the matter rest.

However, she didn't want to harm innocent people either.

So, she took out the Lock-Love Gu that her Revered Master had once bestowed upon her.

As a second-rank peak-grade Gu insect, once the target was infected, he would be unable to help himself, falling hopelessly in love with her and obeying her every word.

When that time came, she could drive a wedge between Zhou Luo and Yao Wu.

Let her taste the feeling of losing her beloved.

Furthermore, she had heard that the two shared a deep bond. She might even be able to use this opportunity to threaten him into confessing his mistakes to the Sect.

The thought of her enemy having to watch helplessly as the man she loved fell for someone else made Feng Yao feel incredibly refreshed.

She then took out a Disguise Bead, held it in her hand to hide all her aura, and swapped her dress for a tattered, ragged outfit. With her hair disheveled, she arrived at the tavern entrance like a street beggar and crouched on the ground to begin faking her begging.

At this moment, her mind involuntarily recalled the days of hiding and running with her brother.

Those days were arguably her darkest times.

Back then, they were cold and hungry, nearly starving to death several times.

It was all thanks to her brother constantly protecting her.

The scenes of the past were vivid in her mind, causing Feng Yao to unconsciously clench her fists, a hint of anger appearing in her bright eyes.

Just then, from the corner of her eye, she suddenly spotted a figure appearing.

Seeing the figure approach from the distance, Feng Yao's beautiful eyes darkened.

She had looked at that face countless times.

There was no mistake.

That was the husband of the Lord of the Blazing Sun Mountain, Zhou Luo!

With that thought, Feng Yao immediately curled her body up, making herself look even more like a beggar.

At this moment, Zhou Luo did not disguise himself.

In Qingyuan City, everyone was used to seeing him, so there was no need for a disguise.

Moreover, he was here to meet someone, so there was absolutely no need to hide.

He walked over with an extraordinary bearing and a handsome appearance that caused several female cultivators to cast glances his way.

Soon, he arrived at the tavern entrance. His gaze flicked toward the little beggar curled on the ground, and he couldn't help but feel a bit of sighing emotion.

He hadn't expected even Qingyuan City to have beggars now.

Thinking this, he was about to enter the tavern.

"My Lord, please help me!"

Just then, Feng Yao suddenly spoke and lunged to grab Zhou Luo's right leg.

Zhou Luo reacted extremely quickly, dodging instantly and causing her to miss.

Feng Yao's heart sank.

She thought to herself that the rumors of Zhou Luo being meticulous and incredibly cautious were indeed true.

Seeing him today, it was indeed the case.

Fortunately, she hadn't attacked him immediately.

Otherwise, if he had sensed any hostility, she likely would never have another chance.

Zhou Luo hadn't expected the beggar to suddenly lunge at him. He stepped aside but didn't think too much of it, habitually reaching for Spirit Stones to give to her.

At that very instant, Feng Yao suddenly looked up. In her bright eyes, two Gu insects suddenly appeared. Those Gu insects were crystal clear, with a purple, seductive glow flowing through them, dazzling and soul-snatching.

The moment Zhou Luo saw those eyes, his originally calm mind suddenly rippled violently, the scene before him began to distort, and his consciousness grew dazed.