Ultimate: Starting with Yujiro Hanma, spoiling the sun until it cries.

"307"

The little girl nodded, then leaned back onto her bed and curled up into a ball.

She pulled the white blanket over her head, making her look like a small bulge.

Cao Buyi suddenly felt a strange sensation, realizing that the girl in front of him was somewhat different from what he had imagined.

He stood there without moving.

The little girl seemed to be waiting for Cao Buyi to leave from under the covers, but after a long time she did not hear any movement of Cao Buyi leaving outside, she couldn't help but lift the covers and take a look outside.

The little girl frowned when she saw Cao Buyi still standing outside.

"Aren't you leaving? What are you still doing here?"

Cao Buyi snapped out of his daze, waved his hand, and didn't say anything more. Perhaps the feeling he had just experienced was just his imagination.

"It's nothing, you get some rest, I'll be going now."

After saying goodbye to the little girl, Cao Buyi left the hospital.

However, Cao Buyi still couldn't understand why he had to save Wang Qing.

Perhaps the story behind this is much more complicated than you imagine.

Just as Cao Buyi arrived at the hospital entrance, he suddenly encountered a man in black.

As the man in black passed by Cao Buyi, he suddenly whispered something.

"You must be Cao Buyi."

Cao Buyi turned around abruptly to look at the man in black, and the surrounding atmosphere instantly became sharp; he had entered a state of combat readiness.

After all, it was unknown whether this mysterious man in black was friend or foe.

The man in black raised his hand to indicate that he meant no harm.

"Hey, hey, hey, I just called your name, why are you treating me like this?"

Cao Buyi frowned and remained silent for a moment before withdrawing from his fighting stance.

How do you know my name? Who are you? What do you want from me?

The man in black was mostly covered by a black cloak, and only the lower half of his face was visible.

Cao couldn't see the man in black's eyes clearly.

The man in black smiled slightly, and then, seemingly in a good mood, spoke in a respectful tone.

"I've come to see you today because my master invited me."

Cao Buyi did not lower his guard. Upon hearing the word "master," he began to ponder whose subordinate this man in black was.

"Who is your master?"

The man in black did not immediately answer Cao Buyi's question, but instead gracefully performed a very elegant bow.

"My master is the head of Yuqing Pavilion."

After the man in black finished speaking, he gestured for the other person to come this way: "This way, please."

Cao Buyi lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment before taking large strides to follow the man in black.

Looking at the surrounding scenery, we soon arrived at a private room.

"I'm so sorry for using this method to arrange a meeting with you."

Cao Buyi had no time to beat around the bush with the Pavilion Master: "What do you want from me? Just say it."

The pavilion master smiled and gestured for them to enter, then instructed the man in black to pour tea for the two of them.

The man in black respectfully poured tea for both of them and then stepped aside.

"Here, please have a drink. Don't worry, I didn't put anything in this tea. As for why I invited you here today, I have a task for you."

Cao Buyi did not lower his guard after hearing the Pavilion Master's words, and frowned as he looked at the Pavilion Master.

"What mission?"

"It is a combat mission."

Cao Buyi frowned after only hearing the beginning of the story.

He didn't like the Pavilion Master's domineering attitude, and besides, combat missions were quite risky, so he didn't want to take the risk for such a thing.

"I refuse, I can't do this task." After saying that, Cao Buyi stood up and prepared to leave.

The pavilion master calmly finished the last sip of tea.

The Pavilion Master only continued speaking when Cao Buyi reached the door...

Are you really not going to give it a second thought?

Cao Buyi turned around to retort to the Pavilion Master, but in that instant, he saw the Pavilion Master take something out and place it on the table.

It was something like a piece of parchment.

But Cao Buyi's gaze was instantly glued to the parchment, and he couldn't look away.

"Is this just..."

The pavilion master smiled and interrupted Cao Buyi.

"That's right, this is the treasure map. If you want it, then participate in this combat mission. If you don't want it, then I think this treasure map can be given to someone who is more courageous and valuable."

Cao Buyi was stunned and immediately realized that this was very likely a trap.

After all, how could someone so tempting as a treasure map just appear out of thin air?

But then Cao Buyi wondered, who would go to such lengths to frame him?

Cao hesitated for a moment.

In truth, he still wanted to get his hands on the treasure map.

But since they can produce treasure maps so easily, the challenges they offer must be extremely difficult.

This means that this trip is very likely to be a matter of life and death.

"Are you going to think about this for a long time? This task is urgent. If you can't do it, I can always find someone else."

The pavilion master took a sip of tea, his tone calm yet carrying a hint of threat.

"Time waits for no one. If you keep hesitating like this, you'll probably lose a lot."

Cao Buyi gritted his teeth and finally agreed to the matter.

After all, the treasure map was right in front of him. If he didn't even dare to try this kind of challenge, how could he live up to his strength?

"I agree, I'll take on this task. It's just a challenge, isn't it? Tell me the requirements, and I'll take a look."

Cao Buyi took two steps forward to the table, his eyes glancing at the treasure map.

But before he could get a good look at it, the treasure map was put back into the pavilion master's sleeve.

"Don't worry, this treasure map is absolutely real. I never lie."

Cao Buyi originally agreed and came over because he wanted to see if the treasure map was real. If he were to be sold out and end up helping the seller count the money, wouldn't that be a great disgrace?

His fist, clenched at his side, gradually tightened.

235, Entering the summit of the snow-capped mountain

But after a moment, Cao Buyi loosened his clenched fist.

He didn't dare to confront the Pavilion Master head-on, since he had no idea of ​​the Pavilion Master's strength.

Moreover, the treasure map is still in the hands of the Pavilion Master. If I do something that angers the Pavilion Master, I won't be able to get the treasure map.

"I need you to reach a combat power of 2. The challenge location is at the top of the snow mountain."

The pavilion master's voice was indifferent, as if he were not talking about the snow-capped mountain peak that was feared by the world, but an ordinary place.

Cao Buyi frowned deeply; he never expected that the location of this challenge would be at the summit of a snow-capped mountain.

You should know that once you go in that place, it's not so easy to get out. If you're not careful, you could very well end up there.

But since he had already agreed to this, he couldn't go back on his word.

Moreover, the Pavilion Master just mentioned "them," which means that besides him, the Pavilion Master will definitely ask him to bring his own companions along.

Cao Buyi breathed a slight sigh of relief; this way, the success rate of the challenge would be much higher.

"Okay, but I need to go back and take stock first to see who is participating in Challenge 24."

To everyone's surprise, the Pavilion Master waved his hand, his voice filled with laughter, as if he had expected Cao Buyi to do this.

"You don't need to worry about that. When I sent someone to call you, I already sent someone to talk to your companions about this challenge. Those who meet my requirements and are willing will participate in this challenge, so you will be able to meet them soon."

Cao Buyi was secretly surprised that the Pavilion Master had already thought of this. The Pavilion Master was very thoughtful, but he remained calm on the surface. He tapped the table with his fingers, seemingly with some impatience.

"You've been secretly investigating me and the people around me?"

The pavilion master smiled, not feeling that there was anything wrong with what he was doing.