The two brothers came for the Divine Mountain, with clear objectives and a straightforward approach, doing whatever was convenient.

There was no way to linger like in Dazhi City; according to Yin Xu, they were already being watched by several parties and could be attacked at any time. How could they not act quickly?

As for whether their intentions would be exposed, Shi Chun wasn't afraid at all. He just wanted to use his right eye to survey the situation inside first, see if he could find the 'Reversing Soul Tree', and explore the coverage of the ancient formation. Outsiders wouldn't see anything significant.

As Shi Chun had just told Wu Jinliang, it was unclear what Lou Xiu was really up to. The more suspicious he appeared now, the more likely they could keep him stable.

Opening their eyes to the Divine Mountain? Lou Xiu was stunned, not expecting Wu Jinliang to make such a request.

Yin Xu glanced over at Shi Chun, smiling enigmatically as she poured wine for the two at the table. She thought Lou Xiu was just making casual remarks. Unexpectedly, these two took it seriously and went straight for it.

Lou Xiu also, intentionally or unintentionally, glanced at Shi Chun. Someone was trying to play him for a fool today; he had just called the big guy aside for a few words, and upon returning, the big guy made this request. It was hard not to suspect Shi Chun was behind it.

The way they handled it was quite rough.

But then again, if he really didn't know their background, he might not have discerned anything from their actions.

The problem was, he wasn't the one who could decide this matter.

Seeing him hesitate, Wu Jinliang spoke slowly, "If it's really inconvenient, then forget it."

The underlying message was clear: they had thought they could be friends, but it turned out to be polite talk.

Lou Xiu waved his hand slightly, "Brother Gao, here's the thing. People on the mountain often have friends visit, but outsiders entering the Divine Mountain need prior notification. If the mountain agrees, then they can proceed. If you really want to go up the mountain to take a look, I can notify them, but I can't guarantee the mountain will agree, since it's not my decision. However, as long as you're not malicious individuals, and with my guarantee, there shouldn't be any issues. When do you want to go up the mountain, Brother Gao?"

Wu Jinliang immediately said, "We just happened to be visiting here and can't stay long, so the sooner, the better."

Lou Xiu thought for a moment, "Alright, I'll notify the mountain after the banquet, and you can wait for my message, how about that?"

"Sounds good." Wu Jinliang smiled brightly, raising his cup to toast.

All good things must come to an end. Once everyone was familiar and polite enough, the purpose of the banquet was achieved.

Upon leaving the scene, Lou Xiu glanced at Shi Chun with some unease. He thought his forceful intervention in the banquet was already a decent move. He never expected those two would switch roles, with the main character turning into a mere sidekick.

Can it even be played like this? He couldn't manage to exchange a single serious word with the main character, yet he was supposed to make friends with the main character.

Now, the main character was right there, yet he couldn't speak a word with him, ending up making friends with the main character's sidekick instead.

Relatively speaking, it was still okay because the sidekick's intentions mirrored the main character's, and the same goal should still be achieved.

It was just a bit frustrating, with the superficial talk going on for so long.

After all, they were dealing with the number two figure in Yao Mountain City. When sending off the guests, both Yin Xu and Wu Jinliang came downstairs to see them off to the door.

Just by making an appearance, things got intense, like hungry wolves catching the scent of blood.

Some of the spies scattered downstairs finally spotted the target. Those with connections reached out immediately, while those eager to follow the target couldn't wait any longer and directly followed into the water elevator.

People from the Extreme Fire Sect followed, and the Bai Family followed them as well.

Shi Chun's sharp eyes, aided by his right eye's superpower, instantly recognized those cultivating the same technique as the Extreme Fire Sect and the Tiger Demon.

He raised his brow slightly, realizing that even the Bai Family had sent someone to keep an eye on him.

The two who joined at the last minute did so by calculation; they also stayed on the fifty-eighth floor, the highest available for external guests at Zhu Lang Pavilion.

They both saw Shi Chun take the room key from the water elevator attendant and enter the fifty-fifth floor.

Yin Xu, who was also in the water elevator and heading to the top, casually glanced at the two who had squeezed in at the last minute, observing coldly without reacting.

Back on the rooftop, in the pleasant evening breeze after a few drinks, Yin Xu strolled reflectively among the scattered lights, seemingly pondering something.

Tian Shen, who was accompanying her, cautiously suggested, "They seem to be coming for the Divine Mountain."

Yin Xu didn't respond directly, muttering to herself, "To be noticed by the Extreme Fire Sect and even have Lou Xiu play along, it's unlikely they wouldn't know of my Qingqiu origins. If he really had connections with the ancestor and given the clear hints I've dropped, he's not foolish and should understand he can directly ask for any needed help. Their ambiguous behavior makes me uncertain, is there something else going on?"

Then she turned to ask, "Have we identified who they are yet?"

Tian Shen shook his head, "Wang Ping and Gao He, currently no one recognizes these names, but we're still investigating."

At Zhu Lang Pavilion's fifty-eighth floor, Zhu Xin from the Extreme Fire Sect and also the direct disciple of Martial Hall Master Qiu Ben, hurriedly arrived at room C and knocked on the door.

After nodding to the senior brother who opened the door, she quickly entered and walked briskly to stand behind Qiu Ben, who was standing with his hands behind his back at the window, and reported with a bow, "Master, we've located them. They're on the fifty-fifth floor, but we haven't confirmed which room yet. We've arranged for someone to stay on the fifty-fifth floor so that they will be immediately identified once they leave. However, it seems there might be unexpected developments."

Cloaked in a hood, Qiu Ben slowly turned and asked, "Unexpected developments?"

Zhu Xin said, "Shi Chun and the others seem to be mingling with the hostess here. With the way that woman handles illegal activities, if she really helps to send them away, we might not even notice. We could end up working for nothing."

Qiu Ben snorted, "With her? She doesn't have the standing to interfere with the matters of my Extreme Fire Sect. You don't need to worry about her; someone will make her halt all her illegal activities. If she dares to interfere recklessly, she'll be seeking her own death. Even the Domain Master behind her won't be able to protect her. Just focus on your own tasks."

With these words backing him, Zhu Xin gained confidence, cupped his hands in acceptance, and said, "Understood."

Meanwhile, Lou Xiu, who had sent out a message with the Mother-child Talisman after boarding the vehicle, returned leisurely to the inner court. As soon as he stepped in, he noticed an additional person behind the screen. Upon looking closer, he saw it was the cloaked figure.

His heart was slightly surprised; the message had just been sent from the vehicle, and he hadn't expected the person to arrive so swiftly.

"Sir," he stepped forward to greet.

The cloaked figure asked, "Why is he heading to Divine Mountain? Tell me in detail."

"I'm unsure what he intends to do, said it was convenient since he happened to be here and wanted to go up the mountain for a visit..." Lou Xiu reported the details thoroughly.

The cloaked figure muttered, "Could he be targeting Divine Mountain?"

Lou Xiu concurred, "Sir, I have the same feeling."

The cloaked figure clicked his tongue, "What's there to gain from Divine Mountain?"

Nobody could answer this question, and after silently contemplating for a long time, he instructed, "You apply for the ascent; I'll approve."

"Alright, but once he's on the mountain, he'll definitely need watching. I've just taken over here and haven't cleared my thoughts yet. Is accompanying him to the mountain play suitable?"

"We must guard against any chaos from Extreme Fire Sect; you still need to make an appearance and escort him up the mountain. On the mountain, I'll arrange for Jiang You'er to welcome them."

"Understood."

At midnight, after bathing, Yin Xu sat in front of the mirror in a layer of gauze attire, slowly combing her hair while contemplating her reflection, lamenting that beautiful flowers were left unadmired.

Suddenly, a gust of wind from outside lifted the curtain, and she glanced back. When the wind subsided and she looked in the mirror again, she was startled to see a noble-robed man appear behind her unnoticed.

The man was tall, with black hair adorned with a golden crown, a gaunt yet dignified appearance, and his eyes gleamed with a hint of amusement as he met the woman's gaze in the mirror.

Startled into standing halfway, Yin Xu exhaled upon realizing who it was, sat back down, and continued combing her hair with a face full of grievance, "Strange that you still remember I'm here."

The one who could prompt such mild reproach from her was indeed none other than the Han State Domain Master, the West Emperor.

The West Emperor placed his hands on her shoulders, slid one inside her collar playfully, and chuckled, "Can't forget such charm."

Yin Xu pressed down on her chest, rolled her eyes at the man in the mirror, pushed his hand away, then stood up and left.

The West Emperor didn't chase her, instead sat in the seat she vacated, picked up the trinkets from her jewelry box, inspected them, then tossed them back in, "You've not shown me the recent dealings for a while; since you didn't come, I had to come personally."

Yin Xu muttered complaints immediately, "Just knew you didn't come for me."

She quickly took out a pile of booklets, tossed them on the dressing table, "Look if you want, there's been no business lately. Been lazy to visit, wanted to gather more before seeing you, to avoid offending your eyes."

The West Emperor smiled lightly and began reviewing the booklets.

They contained nothing special, just details of covert trades from Zhu Lang Pavilion. The reason Yin Xu could earn from these was his permission.

The fact remained, Zhu Lang Pavilion didn't just accept any business. Before clientele departures, customers must fully explain the causes and consequences. Zhu Lang Pavilion would only take the deal if they believed the risk was manageable.

In some ways, Zhu Lang Pavilion could acquire quite a lot of secret information through this method.

The money made by Zhu Lang Pavilion held no interest for the West Emperor; he let this woman keep it. What piqued his interest were the secret messages collected by Yin Xu.

Simply put, Yin Xu was his channel for obtaining information.

Despite her verbal complaints, Yin Xu still went to serve tea personally, placing it beside him, then sat sideways on the dressing table, kicking off a shoe and playfully teasing the West Emperor by placing her bare foot on his thigh.

The West Emperor remained unmoved, finished reading all the messages in the booklets, furrowed his brow slightly as if puzzled, and asked, "Is this all?"

Yin Xu pouted, "How much am I able to decide? If there's no business coming in, what can I do?"

The West Emperor gathered all the booklets, touched her thigh, "If there's no business, take a break. For a while, no matter what business comes, don't accept any unless permitted by me."

Yin Xu was stunned, with a thought flashing through her mind, she tentatively asked, "What's the matter?"

The West Emperor touched her thigh, suddenly pulling her onto himself, swiftly stripping her bare and making her kneel before him, lifting her chin as a caution, "Just be obedient."

With eyes brimming emotionally, Yin Xu modestly murmured a response, as the windows and doors shut without a breeze, a night of tender melodies followed...

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