Chapter 1046 The sky-high asking price

A few days later, Zhou Yiqiao finally rushed back to Tianxuan Sect.

He did not immediately go to find Lin Muzhi and tell him the news he had gained, but went straight back to his residence to recuperate in seclusion.

This retreat lasts for half a month.

Zhou Yiqiao did not come out until Lin Muzhi sent someone to greet him.

At this moment, his frivolous aura caused by injury was finally restrained, and his whole body once again returned to the state of being like an ancient well, deep and long-lasting.

"Friend Lin, this mission is not as easy as you said."

Following the subordinates sent by Lin Muzhi, they walked into the courtyard where they saw each other for the last time before leaving. Zhou Yiqiao took the lead and spoke with a grim expression.

Lin Muzhi was originally sitting in a courtyard in the center of the courtyard, brewing spiritual tea with a smile on his face. After hearing Zhou Yiqiao's words, he immediately put down the tea set in his hand and looked at Zhou Yiqiao with a guilty look on his face.

After Zhou Yiqiao returned to Tianxuan Sect, he immediately went into seclusion for half a month. Even if Lin Muzhi was stupid, he knew that something must have gone wrong in this mission.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, calm down. I was indeed negligent in this mission."

"I thought it was just a simple investigation, but I didn't expect it to be so dangerous. I'm really sorry for letting you get hurt."

Lin Muzhi stood up, clasped his hands together, and bowed deeply to Zhou Yiqiao to express his apology.

However, Zhou Yiqiao had already decided to take some more treasures from Lin Muzhi, so it was impossible for him to forgive him so easily.

“Humph, Brother Lin’s words are nice to hear, but do you know that the four independent cultivators you selected have their own ulterior motives, and one of them is a spy from the Shadow Alliance!”

"If Zhou hadn't managed to escape, he would have died in the mine of the Shadow Alliance!"

After he finished speaking, Zhou Yiqiao waved his sleeves angrily, and the storage bags of the four wandering cultivators were thrown to the ground.

Seeing the storage bags of the four casual cultivators, Lin Muzhi's face changed slightly. Obviously, he did not expect things to develop to this point.

"How...how could this be possible?"

"Those four independent cultivators were selected by Tianxuan Sect from among nearly a hundred independent cultivators at the Spiritualization Realm after going through layers of screening. Their backgrounds have been thoroughly investigated by us. How could there be a traitor from the Shadow Alliance?"

There was a hint of shock and confusion in Lin Muzhi's voice.

Zhou Yiqiao sneered and said.

"Friend Lin, things in this world are always full of variables."

"The plans you think are foolproof are often the ones most likely to go wrong."

"It's no use saying this now. I escaped by luck, but I was also seriously injured. Brother Lin, you have to give me an explanation for this loss, right?"

Lin Muzhi's face froze. He naturally understood what Zhou Yiqiao meant.

As the initiator of this mission, he was responsible for the major changes in the mission content and he is indeed to blame for such a huge mistake.

Lin Muzhi understood that Zhou Yiqiao was a meticulous and ruthless person. If he didn't give him a satisfactory explanation, the matter would probably be difficult to resolve.

So, Lin Muzhi took a deep breath and said.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou is absolutely right. I was indeed negligent in this matter. Let me offer compensation to Fellow Daoist Zhou on behalf of the Tianxuan Sect."

As he spoke, Lin Muzhi took out a jade box from his arms and handed it to Zhou Yiqiao.

"This is the healing medicine specially made by Tianxuan Sect - the Seeking Life Pill. It has an excellent healing effect on Brother Zhou's injuries."

"In addition, I will also apply to the sect for an additional portion of the cultivation resources promised to Fellow Daoist Zhou to be sent to the Heart Forging Valley to compensate for the losses caused to Fellow Daoist Zhou by this mission."

Zhou Yiqiao took the jade box, opened it, and saw a pill with a faint fragrance inside. He nodded slightly to show his satisfaction.

"So, this matter is over."

He waved his hand, collected the storage bags of the four wandering cultivators, and sat down in the courtyard with satisfaction.

In the following time, Zhou Yiqiao naturally told Lin Muzhi all the information he had found out.

"The Shadow Alliance is indeed as you said, very deeply hidden."

Zhou Yiqiao spoke with a serious expression.

"The mine is located in a hidden canyon, surrounded by a powerful illusion array. If it weren't for the intentional act of a traitor among the casual cultivators, it would probably be difficult to find."

"What's the situation in the mine?"

Lin Muzhi asked anxiously.

"The mine is full of undercurrents and dangers."

Zhou Yiqiao said slowly.

"The Shadow Alliance has set up numerous traps in the mine, and their patrolling monks have high cultivation levels, including many who have reached the Spiritual Transformation Realm."

"The most important thing is that the Shadow Alliance has set up a lot of formations in the mine. Some of them are used to steal the spiritual power of the Tianxuan Sect's spiritual veins, and some are used for defense and trapping the enemy."

"These formations are extremely sophisticated and powerful. If you rush in rashly, you will probably be trapped in them and unable to extricate yourself."

"In addition to these formations, there are many mechanical puppets, poisonous fog, etc. hidden in the mine. If there is any mistake, it will cause a violent explosion or other attacks. It is extremely dangerous."

After listening to Zhou Yiqiao's description, Lin Muzhi was silent for a long time, with an obscure light flashing in his eyes.

"Since Fellow Daoist Zhou was able to escape successfully, he must have found a way to crack it."

Lin Muzhi suddenly raised his head and looked at Zhou Yiqiao.

Zhou Yiqiao smiled, threw Li Chengxian's map to Lin Muzhi, and found an excuse.

"Fortunately, I found this map in the cave, otherwise there would be no way to escape from that dangerous place."

He did not tell Lin Muzhi about the existence of Hunyu. After all, Hunyu was closely related to the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, and he did not want to expose it to others easily.

Lin Muzhi took the map, looked at it carefully for a moment, and suddenly waves of joy appeared in his eyes.

Zhou Yiqiao was right. Although the Shadow Alliance's conspiracy was extremely clever, the route recorded on this map pointed directly to the core of the mine.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you have helped me so much this time, I will definitely be grateful. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to ask."

Zhou Yiqiao nodded, looking relieved.

"If I could help Fellow Daoist Lin, all my injuries would not be in vain."

"Now that this matter is over, I wonder what Brother Daoist Lin promised me..."

Lin Muzhi smiled slightly and interrupted Zhou Yiqiao.

"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Zhou. Our Tianxuan Sect always keeps its word."

"The Heart Forging Valley has long been cleared for Fellow Daoist Zhou, and the spiritual objects promised to Fellow Daoist Zhou have long been delivered to the valley."

"I will now personally prepare the compensation resources for Fellow Daoist Zhou, and then escort him to the Heart Forging Valley to ensure that Fellow Daoist Zhou can practice with peace of mind."

Lin Muzhi's thoughtfulness saved Zhou Yiqiao a lot of trouble.

"Thank you, Brother Lin, for your concern."

Lin Muzhi waved his hand and quickly left the courtyard to prepare resources.

"I hope that this time of retreat and cultivation will be more peaceful..."

Looking at the direction where Lin Muzhi disappeared, Zhou Yiqiao looked distant and murmured.