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"Lu Jiulin!" Tian Siyao exclaimed.

Chen Ze frowned slightly, eyeing Lu Jiulin warily.

He was an old friend of Tian Siyao, but Chen Ze always had an inexplicable sense of unease about him.

He remembered that Tian Siyao had mentioned that Lu Jiulin was someone who was good at finding ancient books and secrets.

"How did you end up here? Have you been searching for the Taihao Sword Manual in Blue Moon City?" Tian Siyao asked curiously.

Lu Jiulin smiled and nodded: "That's right, I'm here to find the Taihao Sword Manual."

Chen Ze frowned even more deeply; he felt it was not the right time to reveal his secret to strangers.

“We are also exploring the secrets of Blue Moon City,” he said cautiously.

Tian Siyao looked at Lu Jiulin with a complicated expression, "But you are not an ordinary sword seeker."

Lu Jiulin smiled slightly, appearing very serene.

"Indeed, I can help you find the Taihao Sword Manual, but only if we cooperate."

Chen Ze hesitated for a moment.

He could tell that Tian Siyao seemed to know something about Lu Jiulin, but he himself knew nothing about this person.

He was unsure whether Lu Jiulin's true motives aligned with their interests.

"Why do you want to cooperate with us?" Chen Ze asked directly.

Lu Jiulin smiled and said, "Because I believe that cooperation will benefit both of us."

"Furthermore, I also hope to obtain more clues about the secrets of the Thousand Machine Pavilion family from this."

Chen Ze, Tian Siyao, and Qin Miyue arrived at an inn in the center of Blue Moon City and chose a quiet corner to sit down.

Chen Ze sat upright in his seat, his brows furrowed, pondering Lu Jiulin's request for cooperation.

"Chen Ze, what's your opinion on Lu Jiulin's request?" Tian Siyao asked tentatively.

Chen Ze pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "I don't completely trust him."

"Although he can help us find the Taihao Sword Manual, I think it's better to rely on our own strength than to cooperate with a stranger."

"After all, we have come a long way in this exploration process."

Qin Miyue was silent for a moment, then said softly, "I understand your concerns, but we cannot ignore this rare opportunity."

"If we can unravel the mystery behind the Thousand Machines Pavilion through cooperation and find clues about the secrets of the Flying Phoenix Manor family, it will be very beneficial."

Chen Ze sighed, "You're right, but I can't ignore the risks that cooperation might bring."

"Why should we believe that Lu Jiulin won't betray us? Or does he have some other, more secretive purpose?"

Tian Siyao clenched her hands and said, "I don't know Lu Jiulin very well, but I've always thought he was a man of his word."

"If this collaboration can help us find the Taihao Sword Manual, that would be wonderful."

Looking at the two of them, Chen Ze knew he couldn't act unilaterally.

"Since you all want to try cooperating, I will support you."

"However, before we accept the cooperation request, we need to clarify the arrangements for each step and the difficulties we may encounter."

The three began discussing cooperation matters, carefully considering each condition proposed by Lu Jiulin.

They need to define cooperation goals, division of responsibilities, and methods for exchanging information, among other things.

They also discussed the challenges they faced and the crises they might encounter.

Inside the Blue Moon Inn.

After a moment of contemplation, Tian Siyao spoke up: "Lu Jiulin mentioned that the Lord of Luofu Pavilion is in the Ma Qingshan area. We can go there directly to contact him." At this moment, Qin Miyue, who had returned to the group, had a hint of anticipation in her eyes: "Luofu Pavilion is undoubtedly an ancient temple with a history of thousands of years, possessing endless secrets."

"It would be incredibly exciting if we could witness its magnificent scenery firsthand and find clues about the Taihao Sword Manual."

Chen Ze nodded: "Since you have all made your decisions, I have no objections."

"The key issue we face now is how to get to Ma Qingshan and get in touch with the owner of Luofu Pavilion."

After a moment's thought, Qin Miyue continued, "Ma Qingshan is an extremely dangerous place. You'd better bring some equipment and sacrificial offerings to protect yourselves."

"In this way, we can be prepared for the potential dangers that Louvre may pose."

She then turned her gaze to Tian Siyao, "Siyao, you are very skilled at deciphering mechanisms and spells, and you can help us solve the possible mechanisms there."

Upon hearing this, a hint of pride flashed in Tian Siyao's eyes: "Don't worry, I will do my best to make the most of my strengths."

After finishing preparing his gear, Chen Ze gripped the sword hilt tightly: "We must all remain highly vigilant on our journey ahead."

“Every step may be fraught with danger, but as long as we work closely together, we will surely be able to overcome the difficulties.”

After discussing for a while, they left the inn separately and began to purchase the items needed for their journey in the city.

As Qin Miyue casually glanced around, she suddenly noticed that a red phoenix pattern seemed to have appeared on her right knee.

But she didn't say anything.

Tian Siyao looked at Ma Qingshan ahead with anticipation the whole way.

She was filled with endless curiosity and excitement, longing to see the magnificent Louvre Tower with her own eyes.

Beside her, Qin Miyue nervously watched ahead, hoping that Luo Fu Pavilion Master Luo Ning would accept their request.

Finally, they arrived at the foot of Ma Qingshan.

The mountain walls are steep and the environment is extremely dangerous.

However, nothing could stop these three brave adventurers from moving forward.

"We have arrived at our destination." Chen Ze looked at the towering, cloud-shrouded mountains ahead.

Vigilance immediately rose to its highest level. "Everyone, remember, safety comes first in case of any incident."

"Don't worry," Tian Siyao said with a smile.

Qin Miyue took a breath. "I know Ma Qingshan won't get through this easily."

The three packed their belongings, bought some protective gear at a roadside shop, and began their arduous hiking journey.

Finally, they arrived at the area where Louvre was located.

Standing at the foot of the mountain, looking up at the ancient temple, Qin Miyue couldn't help but sigh, "Luofu Pavilion has a long history and also holds endless secrets."

"If we can get inside and find clues to the Taihao Sword Manual, it will be a very valuable experience."

Tian Siyao had been eager to try it out. She gestured excitedly towards the mountaintop and said, "I feel like I can sense some kind of mysterious power hidden in the mountain."

"Hopefully we can actually explore this place."

Chen Ze silently prayed, hoping in his heart that Luo Ning, the master of Luofu Pavilion, could give them help.

Finally, they arrived at the entrance of the Louvre.

A middle-aged man, not young, stood in front of the door. He looked just like Luo Ning, as described by Lu Jiulin.

"You've come to see me?" Luo Ning's gaze was deep, and his expression was serious.

He looked at the three young men, as if assessing whether they were trustworthy. (End of Chapter)