623: Is it him?

The exchange between the two was very brief, lasting barely more than a breath, but the old man clearly came out on the losing end.

The old man's expression was a bit unsightly; he could tell at a glance that Ji Wuchang was only at the second level of the dao severing realm.

As an expert at the eighth level of the celestial phenomenon realm, he hadn't gained the slightest advantage; if word of this got out, he would lose all face.

However, the old man had only struck casually just now, merely wanting to make Ji Wuchang look foolish, with no other intentions.

The young girl nearby watched this scene, her eyes instantly widening; if not for the veil covering her face, her expression at this moment would surely be quite the sight.

"Ji Wuchang, should I call you Jiang Qiye?"

Just then, a look of craftiness appeared in the girl's eyes as she spoke with a smile!

Hearing the girl's words, the old man couldn't help but be taken aback, then he looked toward Ji Wuchang.

Ji Wuchang took off his black cloak and put it away; he didn't think this cloak of his could fool them!

"It really is you!"

The girl's eyes lit up when she saw Ji Wuchang.

Ji Wuchang looked at the veiled woman, frowning slightly; he had a faint feeling he had seen her before, but he couldn't remember where.

The old man had regained his composure by now, not taking the loss he just suffered at the hands of a junior to heart.

"You recognize me, miss?"

Ji Wuchang spoke calmly, merely asking tentatively.

A glint of mischief flashed in the girl's eyes as she said playfully, "Of course I do. Didn't we just meet this morning?"

Ji Wuchang glanced at the girl and nodded slowly, his eyes calm as he returned to his usual cold indifference.

Seeing Ji Wuchang's expression, the girl's demeanor also gradually became serious.

"Forget it, I won't tease you anymore; you're quite boring! Ji Wuchang, are you sure you want the Heavenly Dragon Profound Lotus?"

The girl spoke slowly, her eyes fixed on Ji Wuchang.

Ji Wuchang nodded slowly and said solemnly, "Naturally, I need it. Otherwise, there would be no reason for me to cross several provinces to reach Sky Fragrance City!"

"If you could find it convenient to tell me, I will owe you a favor and will surely repay it in the future!"

"Of course, if you have it and are willing to sell it to me, I certainly won't let you lose out!"

Hearing Ji Wuchang's words, the girl nodded slowly and then asked curiously, "Ji Wuchang, I want to ask, what do you need the Heavenly Dragon Profound Lotus for?"

"If you just want to use it for refining Medicinal Pills, it can be completely replaced by other medicinal ingredients."

"I have replacement ingredients on hand that I can provide for you!"

Ji Wuchang looked at the girl expressionlessly; he had already asked Ji Yaoyao about this.

Ji Yaoyao had told him that the Heavenly Dragon Profound Lotus cannot be replaced because the Heavenly Pole Lingzhi, Five Elements Treasure Blood, and Heavenly Dragon Profound Lotus have a special effect when combined.

Simply put, the combination of the three can produce something that strengthens the power of the Origin.

Ji Yaoyao didn't just want to resurrect herself; she also wanted to take this opportunity to make a Breakthrough and strengthen her Origin power at the same time.

This way, her future would hold even more possibilities!

"I'm sorry, the Heavenly Dragon Profound Lotus is of great use to me and cannot be replaced!"

"And this matter is very important to me and is a personal affair, so it's not convenient to tell you!"

Ji Wuchang spoke slowly, directly refusing the girl's question.

The girl nodded slowly and then said, "In that case, I won't ask. Now, let me tell you about the Heavenly Dragon Profound Lotus!"

Hearing this, Ji Wuchang's spirits lifted, and he couldn't help but sit up straighter.

"I don't have the Heavenly Dragon Profound Lotus on hand, but I know a place that does, though it's extremely dangerous."

"We sent people to scout the perimeter; that place should be a very ancient Secret Realm with cultivation base restrictions for those who enter."

"Only some people at or below the Celestial Phenomenon Realm can enter, and once inside, it's very likely that one's strength will be suppressed to a certain extent!"

"We can't give an exact answer as to how much it will be suppressed!"

The girl spoke slowly, her gaze also very serious.

Ji Wuchang's eyes brightened slightly upon hearing this; her saying so made him feel it was somewhat credible!

He cupped his fists and asked, "May I ask where this Secret Realm is located?"

The girl looked solemn, then spoke slowly, "There's no harm in telling you this; news of this Secret Realm should start spreading in the next few days!"

"This Secret Realm is at the border of Canghai Province and Changhe Province, and it's on the seabed!"

"This matter will soon spread throughout Fire Phoenix Province, Changhe Province, White Ape Province, Canghai Province, Changgu Province, and other places!"

"This means that the Secret Realm will attract many factions to compete for it!"

"If we want to compete, just one or two people won't do; we must form a team!"

"When my Junior Martial Uncle gave you a cup of tea just now, it was actually a test for you."

"You should think it over carefully; you'll be facing many factions this time, and it's very dangerous. Are you sure you want to enter this Secret Realm?"

After the girl finished speaking, she stared at Ji Wuchang with a very serious gaze.

Ji Wuchang didn't hesitate at all and directly said, "Naturally, I will participate. No matter how dangerous it is, I have to try to find out."

Hearing this, the girl nodded slowly and then said, "Since you've decided, then it's settled!"

"Gather at the Sky Phoenix Tower five days from now in the morning, and we will set off!"

Ji Wuchang didn't hesitate and quickly nodded in agreement.

He now had a Puppet at the first level of the supreme realm, so he was full of confidence and not afraid of them playing any tricks.

Then, without staying any longer, he cupped his fists to the girl and the old man and left the Jixiang Teahouse!

Watching Ji Wuchang's departing figure, a hint of reminiscence appeared in the girl's eyes.

"You've decided?"

The old man looked at the girl and spoke slowly.

The girl nodded slightly and then said calmly, "I've decided. I didn't expect it to really be him!"

"However, he seems to have forgotten everything from childhood; otherwise, how could he not recognize me!"

The old man smiled and said, "A girl changes a lot as she grows up; you're completely different from how you used to be. It would be strange if he could recognize you!"

"Besides, you're wearing a veil, making it even harder for him to tell."

"Still, for that snotty-nosed little boy from back then to have grown to this extent is truly beyond my expectations."

The old man finished speaking, his face full of emotion.

The girl also nodded slowly. She had originally left Sky Fragrance City over half a year ago, but had inadvertently received a message from Li Xueqin.

A few years ago, she had traveled through the Southwest and met Li Xueqin, leaving behind a Jade Token for contact.

When she heard the name 'Ji Wuchang', memories of Muye City in Bo Yun State were stirred.

She asked herself in her heart, is it really him?

Is it that stubborn boy who, even while shivering from the cold himself, insisted on draping his clothes over her?

Is it that boy who said he wasn't hungry and gave her the steamed bun he had worked so hard to get?

Now, she had her answer!