Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Young Master Lu, sometimes I really admire your courage..."

A wisp of Gu Canyang's remnant soul also drifted out from the side of the courtyard, and then said, "That old bastard Bei Chenlie is not only highly powerful, but also a genuine sixth-level Xuan Ying Realm expert. He is also inextricably linked to the source of the demonic energy of the Eighteen Fortresses of Lianyun..."

"You clearly had a chance to escape but chose to give it up, even staying behind as bait. That's like knowingly walking into a tiger's den..."

"Old man, this little danger is nothing compared to finding those small fish...!"

Faced with Gu Canyang's感慨 (sentiments/reflections), Lu Feng, whose cultivation had just broken through, did not say much, but only clenched his fists and revealed a fierce glint in his eyes.

Seeing this, Gu Canyang did not say anything, but only shook his head slightly.

Because he understood Lu Feng's personality very well, and knew that he couldn't persuade the stubborn guy.

Besides, Lu Feng's decision to stay was not without hope of survival or victory.

After all, the Soul-Controlling and Mind-Concealing Gu in Bei Chenwan's body has been neutralized, and with the former as an inside agent, Lu Feng's chances of defeating Bei Chenlie in the future will be ten times higher.

Besides, in order to continue to inquire about Lin Xiaoyu's whereabouts, Lu Feng could not leave Lianyun Eighteen Forts so easily.

"Young Master Lu, it seems someone's coming...!"

Seemingly sensing something, Gu Canyang turned his head to look outside the courtyard, and the next moment his whole body turned into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared, as if he had never appeared at all.

As for Lu Feng, he skillfully took out a human skin mask from his pocket and then stuck it on his face. At the same time, his entire demeanor changed suddenly, becoming elegant and noble, as if he had instantly transformed into a young master from a wealthy family.

"This disguise is absolutely perfect...!"

Lu Feng touched his "handsome" face and couldn't help but think to himself.

After all, after the battle in the underground chamber, he was now a "dead man," and even his heart had been dug out by Bei Chenwan and offered to Bei Chenlie. Naturally, he could no longer act under the identity of "Lu Feng."

As for Lu Feng's current identity, he is Duan Renzhi, a rogue cultivator from Hedong Prefecture of Xuan Song Shangguo!

"Young Master Duan."

At this moment, a young man dressed in gray cloth appeared at the door and bowed to Lu Feng in the courtyard with great respect, as if he were a servant under the Beichen clan.

"What is it?"

Seeing that the visitor was merely a menial servant, Lu Feng relaxed his guard slightly and asked in return.

"Reporting to Young Master Duan, Miss sent me to invite you to Beichen Pavilion, saying she has important matters to discuss..."

After all, the other party was a guest of honor of their young lady, and although he did not know the identity and background of the "Young Master Duan" in front of him, he also understood that the former was not someone that they, a mere servant, could offend.

"Miss Wan'er has summoned me to Beichen Pavilion?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng raised an eyebrow, a bad thought instinctively popping into his mind: "Could it be that Miss Wan'er's plan has been exposed?"

After all, Beichen Pavilion is one of the forbidden areas of the Beichen clan. Even some members of the clan cannot get close to it on ordinary days, let alone an outsider like Lu Feng whose origins are unknown. This matter is obviously a bit abnormal!

"Yes, Young Master Duan!"

"Miss Duan has already prepared tea at Beichen Pavilion, awaiting your arrival in person, Young Master Duan!"

He bowed again, his face still full of respect.

"Okay, I understand. You can go now."

Seeing this, Lu Feng didn't think much of it and waved his hand, signaling the other party to step back.

Although this was somewhat unusual, he still had to rush to Beichen Pavilion.

After all, he and Bei Chenwan are now in the same boat. If the other party's plan is really exposed, then no matter how well Lu Feng disguises himself, it will be useless!

...

Meanwhile, within the Spring and Autumn Hall of the Beichen clan's territory...

"Father, that's how it happened..."

Bei Chenwan knelt on one knee and respectfully presented a bloody, living human heart. Her pretty face remained expressionless. "Back when my daughter and Mu Yuan were getting married, that rogue cultivator named Lu Feng not only took the opportunity to infiltrate the Spring and Autumn Hall, but also plotted to uncover the secrets of the Bei Chen clan..."

"Now, your daughter has successfully removed it as you instructed, and brought the heart back. I hope Father will take a look..."

Bei Chenwan spoke with neither humility nor arrogance, and with unusual calmness, as if she were still in the state of being under the influence of the Soul-Controlling and Mind-Concealing Gu, leaving no room for doubt.

"Wan'er, well done."

Upon hearing this, Bei Chenlie nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction appearing on his aged face. "Wan'er, whether in terms of talent, comprehension, strategy, or wisdom, you far surpass those useless illegitimate brothers above you. You are practically just like me in my youth..."

"My achievements today are all thanks to your guidance, Father. I dare not be arrogant or complacent!"

Faced with Bei Chenlie's praise, Bei Chenwan did not become complacent; her pretty face remained calm and composed.

"By the way, where has that Beichen Erlong guy gone lately?"

Seemingly remembering something, Bei Chenlie looked at Bei Chenwan opposite him again, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, "Could it be that the matter I entrusted to him in the past has not yet been completed...?"

After all, since the end of the selection ceremony, Bei Chen Erlong has disappeared without a trace.

Although Bei Chen Erlong was only a guard captain and his status within the clan was not very high, he had followed Bei Chen Lie for many years and had been refined by him into an extremely rare demonic corpse puppet, making him a valuable pawn.

Therefore, Bei Chenlie was naturally puzzled by the sudden disappearance of Bei Chen Erlong.

"Father, I don't know much about Uncle Erlong's whereabouts either...!"

Faced with Bei Chenlie's questioning, a hint of panic flashed across Bei Chenwan's beautiful eyes, but she instantly regained her composure and said calmly.

After all, in order to successfully stop Bei Chenlie's ambitious schemes and save the Bei Chen clan from falling into the abyss, she cannot reveal the fact that she has awakened yet, and must continue to pretend to be under the control of the former's curse.

"Strange, was that guilty look in that girl's eyes just now?"

"Could it be that the Soul-Controlling and Mind-Concealing Gu's control has failed...?"

Noticing the hint of panic in Bei Chenwan's eyes, Bei Chenlie also frowned slightly, but he quickly dismissed the thought and returned to normal.

"No, that can't be...!"

Bei Chenlie thought to himself, "Hmm, perhaps I'm overthinking it..."

Because the Soul-Controlling and Mind-Concealing Gu on the other party was planted by him personally.

To successfully eliminate this parasitic worm, one must have at least the cultivation level of the Profound Infant Realm or higher, and it will require a great deal of time and effort, not something that can be accomplished in a day!

On the other hand, Bei Chenwan was merely a sixth-level Xuan Gang Realm martial artist, and it was impossible for her to break free from his control, let alone dispel the Soul Control and Mind Concealing Gu on her own!

Therefore, Bei Chenlie, being a shrewd and experienced man, didn't pay any attention to Bei Chenwan's fleeting look of panic, simply taking it as his own overthinking.