Chapter 1186 Asking for Rewards Again

When Zhou Yiqiao heard this, he was a little surprised, but he also guessed a little bit.

"Since the two elders have summoned me, I'll trouble Junior Brother Li to take me there."

He gently straightened his collar and gave Li Muyun a friendly smile.

The two walked side by side, passing through the winding and quiet path in Qinjian Villa. Along the way, they could see blooming flowers, singing birds, and the fragrance of flowers, creating a harmonious and peaceful scene.

From time to time, Li Muyun introduced to Zhou Yiqiao the changes in the villa and the interesting things in the world of cultivation in recent years. His words were full of admiration for this young senior brother Zhou Yiqiao.

"Brother Zhou, during the years you have been in seclusion, many major events have happened in the cultivation world."

"I heard that the thousand-year-old ice cave in the northern glacier suddenly opened, attracting countless cultivators to explore. It is said that there are treasures and skills of ancient cultivators hidden inside."

Li Muyun said excitedly, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and yearning for the unknown world.

When Zhou Yiqiao heard this, his heart moved slightly. He looked at Li Muyun and asked with a smile.

"How old is Junior Brother Li?"

Li Muyun was stunned when he heard this, then he understood and answered truthfully.

"In reply to Senior Brother, I am two hundred and three years old this year, and I just advanced to the Nascent Soul stage a few years ago."

"At just over 200 years old, he has already entered the Nascent Soul stage. Junior Brother Li is truly gifted and has a promising future."

Zhou Yiqiao nodded approvingly, his tone full of encouragement.

He knew very well that the path of cultivation was long and difficult, and it was rare for him to achieve such success at this age.

"Thank you for the compliment, I am ashamed."

"Compared to my senior brother, my achievements are nothing."

Li Muyun touched his head humbly, looking like a naive person. It was obvious that he was well protected by Taizu Li Canghai and had never seen the dangers of the immortal world outside the villa.

"Brother, I don't know how many times my great ancestor has told me about the strange phenomena in the world caused by your advancement to the Refining Void Realm."

"Only someone like you, Senior Brother, can truly be said to have an unlimited future."

Zhou Yiqiao smiled slightly and did not comment.

"On the road of cultivation, if you don't make progress, you will regress. Although I have made some breakthroughs, there are many strong people in the cultivation world, so I still need to keep working hard."

He sighed softly, not sure whether he was speaking to Li Muyun or encouraging himself.

As the two were talking, they had already arrived in front of an ancient pavilion deep in the villa.

The buildings have flying eaves and pointed corners, carved beams and painted buildings, revealing a charm that has been accrued over the years.

In front of the pavilion, two white-haired old men were waiting quietly. They were Elder Zhang and Elder Li who had summoned Zhou Yiqiao.

"My dear Zhou, you are here."

Zhang Yunhe spoke first, with a hint of relief in his voice. He stroked his beard gently, his eyes full of admiration.

Li Canghai stepped forward, patted Zhou Yiqiao on the shoulder and said with a smile.

"You kid, you never thought that a retreat to consolidate your cultivation would take more than fifty years."

"We have been summoned by the sect over the past few years and have been required to handle some sect affairs. We are unable to spare time, so I asked my great-great-grandson to stay and monitor your retreat progress. This may be abrupt, but I hope you can forgive me and not mind."

Hearing this, Zhou Yiqiao showed a gentle smile on his face. He shook his head gently, his tone sincere.

"Elder Zhang and Elder Li, you are too polite. Qinjian Villa is the foundation of my cultivation. With the protection of the villa, I will naturally feel at ease."

"On the contrary, the two elders did not forget to protect me in the midst of such busy official duties. I am so grateful to the two elders that I cannot wait to thank them. How could I be so arrogant as to harbor resentment?"

When Zhang Yunhe heard this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

He nodded slowly, exchanged glances with Li Canghai, and then asked gently.

"My friend has been in seclusion for many years, and his cultivation has improved. He must have more far-reaching plans for the future."

"I wonder what your plans are going to be next? Are you going to continue your cultivation, or are you going to leave Qinjian Villa to go out and gain experience, or something else?"

Li Canghai also added.

"Yes, my friend Zhou, although the path of cultivation is focused on practice, practical experience and experience are also indispensable."

"You have now reached the realm of refining emptiness. It is time to show your skills. Why not tell us your ideas?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yiqiao turned around and looked towards the direction of the gate of Qinjian Villa, wondering what he was thinking.

After a while, he looked at the two elders and spoke slowly.

"What the two elders said is very true. Cultivation and experience complement each other and neither is indispensable."

"I want to enter the Brass Palace immediately to practice, hone my skills, and gain knowledge."

After Zhou Yiqiao finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze for a moment. Elder Zhang and Elder Li looked at each other, and both saw some embarrassment in each other's eyes.

Although Qing Jimeng promised Zhou Yiqiao that he could enter the Bronze Palace, the owner of the manor, Qing Lietian, expressly forbade Zhou Yiqiao to set foot in the Bronze Palace.

This matter was no secret among the top brass of Qinjian Villa. If the two law enforcement elders disobeyed the orders of the villa owner and secretly sent Zhou Yiqiao into the Bronze Palace, Qing Lietian, one of the four holy places, would know what they had done within a few days.

Elder Zhang Yunhe coughed lightly, breaking the silence.

"My dear Zhou, you don't know that the Bronze Palace is one of the forbidden areas of our Qinjian Villa. Only the core disciples of the sect or those who have made special contributions are allowed to enter."

"Even elders like us need the approval of the manor owner before we can pass."

He said this to tell Zhou Yiqiao that it was not that the two of them did not want Zhou Yiqiao to enter the Bronze Palace, but Qing Lietian's order was difficult to disobey and they did not want to overstep the line.

However, Zhou Yiqiao didn't think so.

In his opinion, entering the Jianming Pool and the Bronze Palace were the rewards he deserved after he resolved the chaos caused by the great elder of Qinjian Villa.

Therefore, after seeing the attitudes of the two elders, Zhou Yiqiao frowned slightly and immediately refuted.

"Two elders, I naturally know the importance of the Bronze Palace to Qinjian Villa."

"But the permission to enter the Brass Palace was promised by the eldest lady herself. It was a reward for me to resolve the rebellion of the great elder. I believe that even if I explain this to the other disciples in the villa, most of them will support the younger generation."

Zhang Yunhe and Li Canghai's expressions changed slightly when they heard this.

They all heard the threat in Zhou Yiqiao's words.

If any other juniors had spoken wildly to them, they would have been beaten to death on the spot.

But Zhou Yiqiao was the person Qing Jimeng strongly protected, and the two of them also wanted to make friends with him, so he naturally couldn't get angry easily.

Zhang Yunhe took a deep breath, tried to calm the waves in his heart, and spoke in a calm tone.

"My dear Zhou, please be patient."

"This matter is of great importance and is not something we can decide lightly."

"How about this, we leave for a while and discuss this matter with the owner and other elders, and then give you a satisfactory answer, how about that?"