A daily divination, from family tortoise shells to immortal clans.

Annan Prefecture, outside the entrance to Huangzhong Gorge.

Ye Tianjun sat casually on a nearby boulder, and none of the passing cultivators noticed his presence.

He had a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, a contented expression on his face, and no one would associate him with a Golden Core cultivator.

"I never expected that after so many years, this place would have fallen back into the hands of the Yuanjian Sect. It's quite a surprise," Ye Tianjun thought to himself, glancing into the distance from time to time.

He was not from the State of Qi. When he traveled here, he heard about the wonders of Huangzhong Gorge and decided to explore it.

At that time, Ye Tianjun was only at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage. Even though he was not afraid of low-level third-tier demonic beasts, his actions became more and more restricted the deeper he went.

Now that he has reached the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, he has nothing to fear even if he enters Huangzhong Gorge alone.

However, this place is under the jurisdiction of the Yuanjian Sect, so it would be more convenient to find someone from the sect to accompany me.

The first person Ye Tianjun thought of was Chen Qingmo, as the two were old acquaintances.

After making inquiries, he learned that Chen Qingmo had already reached the Golden Core stage, which made him even more delighted. So he sent a telepathic message to invite Chen Qingmo to come over.

After waiting for half a day, Ye Tianjun still hadn't seen anyone and began to wonder.

At the speed of a Golden Core cultivator, the distance from Huangzhong Gorge to Taixuan Mountain should not take more than half a day. Could it be that the other party did not receive the message?

But Ye Tianjun was not in a hurry. He was a patient person. Otherwise, he would not have toyed with the Golden Sand Elephant so many times back then, and only when it was tired did he quietly slip into the depths of Huangzhong Gorge.

He planned to wait here for two days, and if Chen Qingmo really didn't come, he would go in alone.

Another half day passed, and Ye Tianjun suddenly smiled faintly.

His narrowed eyes shifted slightly, glancing casually at a certain spot.

There, Chen Qingmo was quietly watching him, without showing himself directly.

About an incense stick's time later, Ye Tianjun lazily stretched, casually tossing aside the blade of grass he was chewing, and asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Chen, since you're here, why not greet me?"

Chen Qingmo slowly stepped forward, his expression somewhat cold: "Fellow Daoist Ye discovered me long ago, but didn't say anything, did he?"

"Furthermore, you have already arrived at Huangzhong Gorge, yet you did not come to my Chen Clan to extend an invitation. Instead, you only sent a message. I do not like this attitude."

Upon hearing this, Ye Tianjun stepped forward, put his arm around Chen Qingmo's shoulder, and said with a hint of apology, "It was my oversight. If I had known that Fellow Daoist Chen valued etiquette so much, I should have prepared a generous gift for you."

He paused for a moment, then chuckled lightly, "But you still came, fellow Daoist. I know you're not that kind of person. We treat each other with sincerity, so why bother with such trivial formalities?"

Chen Qingmo subtly slapped Ye Tianjun's hand away and calmly asked, "Fellow Daoist Ye, please speak frankly. Huangzhong Gorge is under the jurisdiction of the sect, and I, Chen, must act impartially."

His relationship with Ye Tianjun wasn't that good.

"Fellow Daoist Chen is joking. I am not some heinous criminal, so how can you claim to be impartial?"

"I simply wish to re-enter Huangzhong Gorge and specifically sought out a local like you, fellow Daoist, to accompany me. Is that not permissible?"

Ye Tianjun spread his hands, seemingly puzzled.

Seeing this, Chen Qingmo was not swayed.

The Yuanjian Sect did not control Huangzhong Gorge. After Zhou Tinglong led people to explore it, the sect did not send anyone over again.

On the one hand, there is a detailed map presented by Chu Jing, so if the sect needs anything, they can simply send someone to find it.

On the other hand, because Huangzhong Gorge is a place for cultivators to train, the demonic beasts within it have never caused any disturbances for thousands of years, and have always dutifully guarded Huangzhong Gorge, so the sects do not want to get too involved.

"Of course, but I am only a newly awakened Golden Core cultivator with weak strength. If Fellow Daoist Ye wants to find a local, why not go to the Yuanjian Sect? With your strength, the sect will certainly not ignore you."

Ye Tianjun is young, yet he has already reached the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. He would be an exceptional genius anywhere.

Moreover, he had no ill intentions. If he introduced himself and then asked the Yuanjian Sect to explore Huangzhong Gorge, the sect would definitely agree. Perhaps, because of his influence, they would even send a powerful Golden Core cultivator to accompany him.

"Alas! I am but a rogue cultivator, how could I possibly have such great influence? I became acquainted with Fellow Daoist Chen back then, and I considered you a friend, which is why I extended this warm invitation."

"If you, fellow Daoist, are unwilling to accompany me on my exploration, you are welcome to leave. But aren't you curious as to why I am so fixated on Huangzhong Gorge?"

That hit the nail on the head. Chen Qingmo had come to see him precisely because of his curiosity.

But he won't show it.

"Not curious." Chen Qingmo's tone was flat, devoid of any emotion.

"No! You're just curious!"

"I know that Fellow Daoist Chen possesses a detailed map of Huangzhong Gorge, but do you really think that's all?"

"Fellow Daoist Chen, why don't you take a look? What is this?"

After saying that, Ye Tianjun took out a map that was exactly the same as the one Chen Qingmo had copied.

It's even more antique than the original one in Liu Chu's hands.

Chen Qingmo's eyes narrowed as he pondered.

The map in Liu Chu's hand is not the original either!

After a long silence, he looked at Ye Tianjun and said, "Fellow Daoist Ye, since you have such a map, why bother seeking out me?"

Chen Qingmo originally thought that Ye Tianjun needed his detailed map, which is why he came to him.

But by this moment, that thought had completely vanished; Ye Tianjun's methods were far more formidable than he had imagined.

Perhaps the "original map" in Liu Chu's possession was also left behind by this person.

"Hehe! Fellow Daoist Chen, have you forgotten that I once told you that I only make friends based on first impressions?"

"I find you pleasing to the eye, fellow Daoist; there is no other reason."

As Ye Tianjun said this, an air of arrogance unconsciously crept into his tone, as if he had no fear of anyone he disliked, not even a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"I never expected that I would be so highly regarded by Fellow Daoist Ye." Chen Qingmo smiled helplessly.

"Fellow Daoist Ye has treated me with sincerity, and I, Chen, am unwilling to waste any more words. I will accompany you on this trip." As he made the decision, Chen Qingmo glanced at the divination in his mind's eye, indicating that nothing would happen today.

He even tried using his divination technique, and based on the lifespan he was about to consume, he was not in danger within ten days.

Huangzhong Gorge may seem vast, but for a Golden Core cultivator, it doesn't take long to reach its depths.

Ten days is enough.

"Since Fellow Daoist Chen has agreed, shall we set off now?"

Ye Tianjun inquired.

"Okay!" Chen Qingmo nodded in agreement. It probably wouldn't be long before Chen Qingmo stopped telling his clansmen.

The two reached an agreement and set off immediately.

Upon reaching the middle section of Huangzhong Gorge, they arrived at the territory of the Golden Sand Elephant.

The Golden Sand Elephant, which the two of them couldn't handle back then, is still a low-level third-tier demon beast and has yet to break through.

"This beast has good talent, so how come it hasn't become a mid-tier third-order demon beast after all these years?"

Ye Tianjun looked surprised.

Chen Qingmo then briefly recounted the story of the demonic cultivators.

Upon hearing this, Ye Tianjun looked enlightened.

"I see. It seems that after being controlled by the Blood Fiend Cult's demonic cultivators once, the Golden Sand Elephant was left with a mental demon. As long as the mental demon remains, it cannot advance."

The demonic beast that has cultivated to the third level possesses considerable intelligence, and the demonic cultivator's control has left psychological damage on the Golden Sand Elephant.

It was extremely humiliating for a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators to manipulate it at will.

Unable to overcome the mental hurdle, Jinshaxiang would recall this incident whenever he tried to break through it.

Affected by its chaotic state of mind, it will be difficult for it to break through again in its lifetime.

Upon seeing the two humans appear before him, the Golden Sand Elephant was filled with rage and was about to launch an attack when he sensed the aura of the Golden Core on Ye Tianjun and Chen Qingmo.

With its current strength, it could easily handle even Chen Qingmo alone, and crossing its territory would be a piece of cake.

Moreover, Ye Tianjun, being a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, was capable of killing the Golden Sand Elephant.

In order to survive, the Golden Sand Elephant's surging momentum instantly subsided, and it prostrated itself to one side, indicating its submission.

"Times have changed. The third-tier demon beast that used to chase after me has now fallen to this state. It's truly lamentable." Ye Tianjun's eyes revealed a hint of pity.

Neither he nor Chen Qingmo intended to kill the demonic beast. Seeing that the Golden Sand Elephant had calmed down, the two of them simply passed in front of it and continued deeper into the area.

After traveling three thousand miles, Ye Tianjun stopped.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, we haven't even entered the inner perimeter of Huangzhong Gorge yet, why have we stopped?" Chen Qingmo asked, puzzled.

According to the map, this area is still the territory of low-level third-tier demonic beasts. Although there are some treasures useful to Golden Core cultivators, most of them are occupied by demonic beasts, and there are not many of them.

Ye Tianjun's destination shouldn't be here.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, don't be impatient. When I reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm, I only reached the surrounding area. This place is not what you think. Just wait and see."

After saying that, Ye Tianjun took out a map and released a wisp of magical power.

The original map gradually changed, becoming transparent and revealing another map hidden underneath.

Although it remains largely consistent with the detailed map of Huangzhong Gorge, it includes many hidden areas.

One of them was near the two of them.

There was another one that Chen Qingmo was very familiar with: the Jade Balance True Lord's Cave, which he had once entered.

"This..." Chen Qingmo's eyes showed surprise, clearly not expecting that maps could be used in this way.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, I didn't lie to you, did I?"

"With the map you have, you're just looking for treasure in the marked areas. But those treasures might not even be of interest to a Golden Core cultivator with a slightly higher cultivation level. They might not even be as attractive as a third-tier demon beast."

"The places on Ye's map may contain the inheritance of Nascent Soul cultivators, as well as some other treasures. Look around us, there is a place where the fourth-grade spiritual medicine, the Qilin Horn Flower, grows. This is a precious medicine containing the true blood of a Qilin."

"Further ahead lies the cave dwelling left behind by the legendary Nascent Soul cultivator, True Monarch Yuheng. If one can obtain his inheritance, the chances of advancing to the Nascent Soul stage will greatly increase."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingmo showed some excitement and nodded.

He has already obtained the inheritance of True Lord Yuheng, and no one knows about it. If Ye Tianjun goes there, he will only find nothing.

He was quite interested in the nearby unicorn flowers.

The big yellow dog in the spirit beast bag resembles the legendary Qilin. If it were to eat the Qilin Horn Flower, could it transform into a real Qilin with the help of that trace of true blood?

As Chen Qingmo was pondering this matter, Ye Tianjun spoke up: "Fellow Daoist Chen, although the Linjiao Flower is precious, it is of little use to me. If you are interested, this first hidden treasure will be yours. How about it? Consider it my sincerity in inviting you here."

Ye Tianjun gave away a fourth-grade spiritual herb so readily, which greatly shocked Chen Qingmo.

He didn't agree immediately, but instead asked in a low voice, "Fellow Daoist Ye, the value of a fourth-grade spiritual herb isn't something that can be bought with spirit stones alone. Are you really willing to give it to me?"

Ye Tianjun's sincerity was undeniable, but Chen Qingmo had no choice but to consider it.

Getting your hands on it is one thing; whether you can actually swallow the rhubarb is another.

It should be noted that at this time, Da Huang was only a second-tier high-level demon beast, and had not even broken through to the third tier.

Taking high-level elixirs rashly could lead to your body exploding and you dying.

"I am naturally willing to part with it. It's just a fourth-grade spiritual herb. Aren't there still a few more on the map? When it comes to making friends, a few material possessions are not important to me."

Ye Tianjun's tone and expression clearly showed that he didn't really care about it.

"Very well, excessive refusals would only make me seem hypocritical. I thank you in advance, Fellow Daoist Ye. This fourth-grade spiritual medicine is indeed very important to my family's Golden Core cultivators." Chen Qingmo cupped his hands and thanked him solemnly.

Regardless of Ye Tianjun's motives, Chen Qingmo at least believed that he was worth befriending at this moment.

"Then let's go." Ye Tianjun smiled slightly.

The two then followed the directions shown on the map and soon arrived near a dense forest.

The place was extremely secluded, and even with the help of a map, it still took them a considerable amount of time to find it, traversing many deep and narrow paths.

This dense forest stands out starkly in comparison.

Huangzhong Gorge gets its name not only because a grand bell rings out every three months, but also because the gorge is covered with yellowish-brown sand and gravel, making it a rare and lush place.

But it is precisely this abruptness that highlights the extraordinary nature of the dense forest.

"This must be where the Qilin Horn Flower grows. Fellow Daoist Chen, let's explore this place first and see if there are any demonic beasts guarding it."

Ye Tianjun gave a reminder and began searching the surroundings.

Perhaps because of the strange bell sound, the spiritual senses of Golden Core cultivators were severely compressed in this place.

The two searched for half an hour before they finished exploring the dense forest.

Surprisingly, they did not find any unicorn flowers.

"How could there not be?" Ye Tianjun frowned and stared at the map carefully for a while.

"That's right, this is the place."

The unexpected result disappointed him somewhat. He was about to apologize to Chen Qingmo when he saw the other staring at a certain spot, as if he was thinking about something.

Ye Tianjun looked in that direction and saw that the dense forest there was somewhat different from other places.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, have you made a new discovery?"

"Fellow Daoist Ye, if I am not mistaken, there is an array here that conceals the Qilin Horn Flower."

After a long silence, Chen Qingmo spoke slowly.