Chapter 233 - 232: Finding a Way

Chapter 233: Chapter 232: Finding a Way

Ai Lao Mountain had always been shrouded in mystery. It was the territory of the Ancient Ailao Country.

Even with Huaxia’s current technological level, only five percent of it had been developed. The rest of the area was off-limits to humans. Poisonous miasma, venomous insects, and toxic plants were everywhere, making it a true no-go zone for people.

Rumors had long circulated in the Mystical World that Ai Lao Mountain was a nest of spirit monsters. Some Heavenly Masters had tried to explore it, but those who went in either barely escaped with their lives, battered and bruised, or simply never came out at all.

Those who made it out alive were tight-lipped, not daring to mention a single word about what they had seen.

Gu Qingyin hadn’t expected them to choose Ai Lao Mountain to set up the array.

"Why Ai Lao Mountain of all places?" After holding it in for as long as she could, Gu Qingyin finally couldn’t help but ask.

Huo Xingchen said, "Grandmaster said the magnetic field in Ai Lao Mountain is the most suitable."

Dongfang Lingjun nodded. "Then Ai Lao Mountain it is. We already have one successful experience, so there’s no need to test a new location. It’s just not very safe."

Gu Qingyin agreed. "The situation is indeed different."

’In that world, Huo Yunjing had been a Ghost King for two lifetimes, and my master, Gu Ziqian, had almost become a Ghost Immortal. Taking people to Ai Lao Mountain wasn’t particularly dangerous. But this world is different. Our combat strength has been drastically reduced.’

She turned her head and asked Huo Yunjing, "How’s your combat strength?"

Huo Yunjing replied humbly, "It’s acceptable."

Gu Qingyin narrowed her eyes. Based on her knowledge of the other world’s Huo Yunjing, "acceptable" meant he was incredibly powerful. Just in case the two Huo Yunjings had different personalities, she cautiously sought confirmation from Dongfang Lingjun.

"Senior, can his words be trusted?"

Dongfang Lingjun pondered for two seconds. "Ten years ago, at the Young Heavenly Master Competition, Huo Yunjing took first place with overwhelming strength. Now, ten years have passed... It’s hard to say."

Gu Qingyin’s brow furrowed. She looked for a reference point. "Compared to a Ghost King?"

Huo Yunjing took a sip of his coffee. "That also depends on the opponent’s strength."

Gu Qingyin understood. ’Ghost Kings also have varying levels of strength. A newly ascended one would naturally be weaker, while a Ghost King who has cultivated for many years would be much stronger. And Huo Yunjing... he’s at least strong enough to handle the weaker ones.’

’So... compared to my husband, even if he’s weaker, it can’t be by much.’

’Now we’re just missing someone as powerful as my master. Tsk, that won’t be easy to find.’

"I know!" Huo Xingchen raised his little hand. "I know the safest route! Grandmaster discovered it before!"

The three adults present all looked over at him. Gu Qingyin’s eyes lit up, but Huo Yunjing’s and Dongfang Lingjun’s were filled with suspicion.

Huo Yunjing asked, "Are you sure you remember it clearly?"

Dongfang Lingjun asked, "Were the dangers along the route cleared out by your Grandmaster ahead of time? We don’t have anyone here who can clear the obstacles in advance."

Huo Xingchen was very serious. "I remember it perfectly." ’No joke,’ he thought. ’Back when I played esports, I had a reputation for being a walking map. No matter how complex the terrain, I could memorize it after seeing it just once.’

"And my Grandmaster is on another level! A completely reliable legend of his generation!"

Gu Qingyin nodded in agreement. ’Absolutely. My master is the most outstanding Heavenly Master!’

"Who is your Grandmaster?" Dongfang Lingjun asked curiously.

Huo Xingchen lifted his chin and announced proudly, "Gu Ziqian!"

"Who?!" Dongfang Lingjun’s eyes widened, his shock obvious.

Even Huo Yunjing lifted his gaze to look over, his eyes filled with astonishment.

Seeing their reactions, Gu Qingyin’s heart stirred. She asked, a little excitedly, "You have a Gu Ziqian here too, and he’s also very powerful, isn’t he?"

"More than just powerful!" Dongfang Lingjun slapped his thigh and launched into a story. "Gu Ziqian, a true legendary genius of the Heavenly Master World! A being the Heavenly Master Association has never been able to recruit and deeply fears! The idol of countless young Heavenly Masters!"

"Back in the day, I was fortunate enough to have met Master Gu once. He truly had the bearing of a celestial, a noble aura, and power so immense it was completely beyond reach! But in recent years, Master Gu has gone into complete seclusion. And since nothing major has happened in the Heavenly Master World, even the legends about him have dwindled."

Dongfang Lingjun sighed and looked at Huo Xingchen. "Is your Grandmaster that incredible too? You’re sure it’s not just someone with the same name?"

"It’s the same person!" Huo Xingchen said with absolute certainty. "Grandmaster said that to stand up for my mom back then, he even stormed the Xuan Technique Association and demanded a Divine Artifact as compensation for her emotional distress!"

"Hah!" Dongfang Lingjun’s face was full of admiration. "Then it must be the same person. That’s a move most people wouldn’t have the power to pull off even if they had the nerve." He clicked his tongue in amazement. "I never would have guessed your background was so formidable."

Huo Yunjing was also surprised, but he focused on a key point. "What Divine Artifact? Did you bring it with you?"

Gu Qingyin shook her head regretfully. "No, we left it back there."

Huo Yunjing fell silent again.

"I might be able to try and contact Gu Ziqian," Gu Qingyin said thoughtfully. "My master once taught me a special method of contact..." She looked at Dongfang Lingjun. "From what you’ve said, the Gu Ziqian here should have a similar personality to my master. He would probably help."

Huo Yunjing’s expression remained calm, but the eighty-year-old Dongfang Lingjun was so excited his old face flushed red and his breathing grew rapid. "Try, you must try! To think that this old man might have a chance to cooperate with the legend of the Heavenly Master World before I die... I can die without any regrets!"

Gu Qingyin was terrified. "Please don’t get your hopes up too high. It’s not certain I can even reach him, and even if I do, whether he’ll pay us any mind is another question entirely. Please calm down and take care of your health!"

Huo Xingchen was also startled. He quickly ran to the old man’s side and helped him regulate his breathing. "Easy now, no rush. Inhale... exhale...!"

Dongfang Lingjun pressed a hand to his racing heart and waved his other hand. "It’s nothing, I’m in good health."

"How do we contact him?" Huo Yunjing asked, seeing that Dongfang Lingjun had temporarily calmed down. "Do we need to prepare anything?"

"Hmm..." Gu Qingyin mused. "I don’t think so, but I’ve never used this method before, so I need to think it over first." She looked at Dongfang Lingjun. "I need a quiet space to properly recall it."

Having lived for so many years, Dongfang Lingjun was no fool; he was shrewd despite his guileless appearance. Without a word, he arranged a study for Gu Qingyin and thoughtfully left her a vermillion brush and talisman paper.

"If you think of anything else you need later, just let me know at any time." Dongfang Lingjun pointed to the landline on the desk. "Press the pound key to connect to me."

Gu Qingyin thanked him politely.

Huo Xingchen also went out, pausing at the door to wave to her. "Mom, try to remember quickly, okay?"

Gu Qingyin let out a little "ah," internally screaming, ’So cute!’

Once the door was closed, Gu Qingyin first activated her Yin Yang Eye and inspected the room.

It wasn’t that she had a suspicious mind; it was just that one had to be cautious when away from home. This was a good habit ingrained in her very being.

After her inspection, Gu Qingyin didn’t touch the paper and brush on the desk. She hadn’t been lying when she said she didn’t need to prepare anything; everything she needed was on her person.

Gu Qingyin used her blood to draw an Array on the floor, then pulled out a wisp of her soul and tossed it into the center.

’My body has been swapped. I wonder if the blood in this body will even work...’