The Love of Mingya in the Fox Spirit

Zhuge Ming immediately clapped his hands and showered her with compliments: "As expected of Sister Ya Ya, your cold energy magic is getting more and more exquisite. I think it won't be long before you break through absolute zero!"

"That is!"

Tu Shan Ya Ya proudly raised her little head, looking like a little genius, completely forgetting her earlier unpleasantness.

"This little demon is really quite special. Even I couldn't detect a trace of its presence when it went into stealth mode." Dongfang Yuechu dissipated the fire circle and stepped forward to admire the ice sculpture with great interest.

"Never underestimate any opponent weaker than you, because you never know if they have a hidden trick up their sleeve that could kill you in one blow. Remember, even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit!"

Zhuge Ming said leisurely, casually placing the ice sculpture into the Qiankun Fan. (Because the monster had already turned into a corpse, indistinguishable from an object, it could be placed inside the Qiankun Fan.)

"I'm leaving, I'm going back."

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Inside the main hall, as Zhuge Ming took out the ice sculpture, Yin Haowen looked at the three people in front of him with surprise and exclaimed, "This nameless monster is extremely troublesome. Even some high-level members might not be able to complete it in such a short time. How did you manage to do it?"

Tu Shan Ya Ya smiled smugly and said smugly, "What's so difficult about that?"

"Have we completed our mission?"

"Of course, these are the standard robes for the three of you, and your identification documents are also placed inside the robes. Welcome to the One Qi Dao Alliance!!"

Yin Haowen had someone hand over the robe representing the One Qi Alliance to Zhuge Ming and the other two. After exchanging pleasantries, he went to attend to his own business.

The three of them did not linger in the main hall. They took their Taoist robes and left the hall, heading to the inn.

"Congratulations! At the beginning of the month, we've successfully taken the first step!"

Zhuge Ming raised his teacup and offered his congratulations to Dongfang Yuechu.

Before Dongfang Yuechu could reply, Tushan Yaya interrupted the conversation. She slammed her hand on the table and looked at Dongfang Yuechu with a puzzled expression, saying, "Why are you so determined to join this lousy Qi Dao Alliance? When you first came to Tushan, wasn't it because humans were hunting you down? Why are you suddenly joining them?"

"Phew, Sister Ya Ya, if I said it was for fame, would you accept it?" Dongfang Yuechu let out a long sigh.

Tu Shan Ya Ya immediately flew into a rage upon hearing this, and picked up a large rock, ready to smash it at Dongfang Yuechu. (Don't ask me where the rock came from; in the anime, no one seemed surprised when a rock suddenly appeared, right? Hehe.)

This startled Dongfang Yuechu, who quickly waved his hand and explained, "Becoming famous is just a means to an end, isn't it, Zhuge?"

Zhuge Ming was speechless when he heard Dongfang Yuechu pass the buck to him. He couldn't very well tell Tushan Yaya about Tushan Honghong and Dongfang Yuechu, so he could only give a vague answer and say to Tushan Yaya with a smile:

"Sister Ya Ya, we actually came out to avenge Dongfang Yuechu. Look at how many people who indirectly caused the death of Dongfang Yuechu's parents are still at large. We came out this time mainly to find them, and joining the Yi Qi Dao Alliance is also for the convenience of our actions, right, Yuechu?"

After saying that, Zhuge Ming quickly winked at Dongfang Yuechu.

Dongfang Yuechu immediately understood and echoed, "Yes, that's right. Over the years, I've been filled with rage whenever I think about the people who killed my whole family, so I came out of Tushan this time to take revenge!"

After speaking, he squeezed out a few wisps of pure Yang Flame, as if he was about to lose control of his anger.

Tu Shan Ya Ya put down the stone and looked at Dongfang Yuechu with a mixture of belief and doubt.

But actually, the main culprits who killed Dongfang Qinlan and her husband were the Tiger and Crane Immortals, and they had already... Hmm? Right, thinking about it, those two guys in the Battle of Tushan Golden-Faced Fire God were only attacked by Jade-Faced Wind Lord, but even those guys from the One Qi Alliance didn't die, so they couldn't have died so easily. I remember that the One Qi Alliance never lost a single person in Tushan back then!

As Zhuge Ming pondered, a glint suddenly appeared in his eyes. He quickly turned his head and whispered all his guesses to Dongfang Yuechu.

As Dongfang Yuechu listened, his expression grew increasingly grim, finally darkening and filled with murderous intent as he said, "That's right, how could I have forgotten about them?!"

Chapter Thirty-Nine: "The Hidden Pavilion"

Although Dongfang Yuechu has lived a good life in Tushan all these years and doesn't want to think about the tragic deaths of his parents, it's impossible for him to have completely let go of his hatred. After all, those two killed his entire family—a hatred that cannot be forgiven!

Thinking of this, Dongfang Yuechu could no longer sit still, and the joy she had felt vanished without a trace. (www.biqushu.net)

"Zhuge, I want to go find them right now, I don't want to waste a moment! You all wait for me in Weicheng for a while, I'll be right back." Dongfang Yuechu stood up, put on the robe of the Yiqi Dao Alliance, and walked out of the inn.

"Stop! What are you saying? Do you think I'd let you go alone to take revenge? If we're going, the three of us should go together, so we can look out for each other." Zhuge Ming flashed in front of Dongfang Yuechu and stopped him, speaking solemnly to him.

Tu Shan Ya Ya was completely confused at this moment. She only saw Zhuge Ming whisper something in Dongfang Yuechu's ear, and Dongfang Yuechu's expression suddenly turned from sunny to thunderous. However, this did not stop her from agreeing with Zhuge Ming's words. After all, Ya Ya always believed that if she could take action, she would never use her brain.

"That idiot is right, don't even think about leaving us behind to go out and play by yourself!"

Dongfang Yuechu was deeply moved. He forced back the tears that were welling up in his eyes, not wanting the two of them to laugh at him. He said in a serious tone, "Thank you, Zhuge, and Sister Ya Ya!"

"Alright, alright, stop being so sour. The most important thing now is to figure out their location." Zhuge Ming's words shattered this harmonious scene.

Actually, Zhuge Ming was also not used to Dongfang Yuechu suddenly being so serious. Well, this guy is actually a stubborn tsundere.

“Eight years have passed, who knows where they went?” Dongfang Yuechu sighed.

"Didn't we just join the Qi Dao Alliance? Why don't we make good use of that?" Zhuge Ming said to the two of them with complete confidence, showing no concern whatsoever.

Dongfang Yuechu and Tushan Yaya exchanged a glance, both seeing the confusion in each other's eyes.

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Inside the main hall, Zhuge Ming and his two companions returned to this place.

"Brother Yin, excuse me for disturbing you." Zhuge Ming clasped his hands in greeting to Yin Haowen, who was still busy.

"So it's you. Is there anything I can help you with?" Yin Haowen put down his work and returned the greeting to Zhuge Ming.

"I've heard that the people in the Dao Alliance are all very well-informed, and their information comes from the Dao Alliance's intelligence agency. We happen to have something we'd like to consult. Could you please tell me where I should go?"

“Oh, I see. Brother Zhuge, please look. That side hall is a branch of our Dao Alliance’s intelligence agency. Our Dao Alliance members usually obtain intelligence here, but they charge a fee based on the value of the intelligence. Brother Zhuge, why don’t you take a look?” Yin Haowen pointed to a room where people frequently went in and out and explained to Zhuge Ming.

"Thank you, Brother Yin."

Yin Haowen waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to be polite, and then resumed his work.

Zhuge Ming and the other two walked in the direction Yin Haowen had pointed out earlier, and saw two large characters carved in a flamboyant style on a side hall—Hidden Pavilion!

The three entered the side hall and found that there were very few items inside. Although there were many people, it was extremely quiet, which was in stark contrast to the noisy environment outside. It gave people the illusion of being in a secluded world. There were only a few people dressed in the same clothes sitting at the table in the hall, answering the questions of the people in front of them.

The people who came to inquire lined up obediently, and no one spoke loudly, making the atmosphere extremely strange.

Zhuge Ming, along with Dongfang Yuechu and Tushan Yaya, found a relatively short queue and joined the back. After waiting for a while, Zhuge Ming whispered to a middle-aged Taoist priest in front of them, "Uncle, why is the atmosphere here so strange?"

The middle-aged Taoist turned around and looked Zhuge Ming up and down before replying, "Judging from your appearance, you must have just joined the Taoist Alliance. No wonder you don't even know this."

"Uncle has a good eye."

"This is a branch of the Hidden Pavilion, the intelligence agency of my Dao Alliance. Here, as long as you can afford the price, you can get all the information you want to know."

Although the Hidden Pavilion is an intelligence agency, its members are all powerful and ruthless. Ever since a powerful deacon caused trouble here many years ago and had his limbs crippled, no one has dared to cross it. Therefore, no matter how high your status is in the Dao Alliance, you must abide by the rules of the Hidden Pavilion.

Seemingly recalling the man's miserable state, the middle-aged Taoist priest actually shivered coldly.

"Just what is the background of this Hidden Pavilion? How can it have such great power?" Zhuge Ming murmured.

"It is said that the predecessor of this Hidden Pavilion was an intelligence agency called Hidden Dragon, which was established by Zhuge Wolong more than ten years ago. Since its leader Zhuge Wolong disappeared, it has split into two major agencies: Hidden Pavilion in the Dao Alliance and Dragon Pavilion in the Demon Alliance. Over the years, the Supreme Alliance Leader of Wangquan and the patriarchs of many major families in the Dao Alliance have been secretly and vigorously supporting the development of Hidden Pavilion, which is why they are able to do so."

The middle-aged Taoist seemed to have opened up. He had been holding back because no one had spoken before. After he finished speaking, he quickly looked at the members of the Hidden Pavilion. He breathed a sigh of relief when he found that they hadn't noticed them. He turned away and didn't dare to say anything more.

"Thank you, Uncle," Zhuge Ming said softly.

"It seems that the reason why this Hidden Pavilion is so powerful is inseparable from the secret support of the Masked Group members."

Back then, the members of the Masked Gang were mostly second-generation officials from various families. Now, they are probably the heads or core figures of their respective families. Moreover, with the full support of Wang Quanba, the leader of the Dao Alliance, they have probably become the most terrifying force within the Dao Alliance.

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After a long wait, it was finally Zhuge Ming and the other two's turn.

"What do you want to ask?" the person in front of him asked Zhuge Ming mechanically, but his eyes were constantly scrutinizing Zhuge Ming. This was a basic skill for members of the Hidden Pavilion. As an intelligence agency, they naturally could not let go of any unknown information.

When he saw Zhuge Ming and the Qiankun Fan hanging at his waist, the man's lazy sitting posture changed instantly, and he was overjoyed. However, the training of the Hidden Pavilion still made him appear calm and composed on the surface.

"I'd like to ask where the Tiger and Crane Immortals have been lately?" Although Zhuge Ming was puzzled as to why the man had suddenly changed his sitting posture, he still asked his question.

"Tiger and Crane Immortals? Please wait a moment." The Hidden Pavilion member took out a very special instrument, closed his eyes, and seemed to be checking information using special Taoist techniques.

"Found them. The last time the Tiger and Crane Immortals appeared was a day ago in Hancheng."

A fierce glint flashed in Dongfang Yuechu's eyes as he listened quietly to their conversation from behind, and his heart surged with turmoil.

"Thank you. May I ask how valuable this information is?"

"No charge whatsoever!"

Zhuge Ming glanced at the person in front of him with surprise, wanting to ask for the reason, but the person suddenly stood up and said to everyone, "That's all for today. The Hidden Pavilion is about to close. Please leave now and come back another day."

Although the people behind him had some complaints, they dared not show them at all and had no choice but to leave as instructed. Zhuge Ming, filled with doubt, also left the side hall with the flow of people.

After everyone left, the Hidden Pavilion members gathered together. The man who had spoken earlier said to the rest of the members, "Report to the deputy leader as soon as possible that I have found the leader and his Qiankun Fan. I left my Hidden Pavilion's unique mark on it. Please go there as soon as possible, Deputy Leader!"

"Yes!!!"

After he finished speaking, all of them suddenly disappeared, leaving only him in the side hall.

"Chief, is that you?"

Chapter Forty: "Murder!!"

One day later, in Hancheng. (www.biqugebiquge.com)

Two days ago, after Zhuge Ming and his two companions received news of the Tiger and Crane Immortals at the Hidden Pavilion, they flew to Hancheng without stopping.

Hancheng is located at the junction of the human realm and the southern realm. Due to the continuous wars waged by the demon race of the southern kingdom, the original inhabitants have long since fled, turning this place into a lawless zone. Many vicious and ruthless people who are unwilling to join the One Qi Alliance and accept its control gather here, and disorder and chaos have become synonymous with this place.

The Qi Dao Alliance is currently locked in a stalemate with the Southern Kingdom, so it doesn't have the extra manpower to eliminate this scourge. As a result, few members of the Dao Alliance come here.

As soon as Zhuge Ming entered the city, he could clearly feel that the atmosphere here was in stark contrast to that of Weicheng. If Weicheng was a thriving paradise, then this place was a hell on earth where demons roamed everywhere!

Tu Shan Ya Ya became very quiet as soon as she entered the city, a stark contrast to her behavior in Wei City. Perhaps it was because Ya Ya was a demon that she was more sensitive to the smell of blood in the air. Meanwhile, Dongfang Yuechu was preoccupied with finding those two guys and naturally had no time for leisure.

"Hey, where did this new face come from?" Ahead, a middle-aged man with an extremely sleazy appearance blocked the three people's way with a malicious look. The people around them watched this place indifferently, as if they were already used to this situation.

Zhuge Ming's principle has always been to repay kindness tenfold, so he naturally has no good feelings towards people who take the initiative to provoke him.

Just as Zhuge Ming was about to retaliate with some witty remarks, Tu Shan Ya Ya, who had a fiery temper, stepped forward and retorted, "What business is it of yours where this grandma comes from?"

When Tu Shan Ya Ya stepped forward, Zhuge Ming clearly felt the eyes of those around him light up. After all, Tu Shan Ya Ya's appearance at that moment was extremely attractive to some people with particular fetishes—a youthful face… well… (cough cough, I didn't say anything).

As expected, the middle-aged man was not angry at all after being rebuked by Tu Shan Ya Ya. Instead, he stared at Tu Shan Ya Ya with a smug look on his face and said, "What a pretty young girl. I like her fiery temper."

Zhuge Ming instantly felt the string of reason that he had always kept taut in his heart snap. Veins bulged on his forehead, his fists clenched tightly, and his heart was filled with the desire to kill this person on the spot. His face was so gloomy that it looked like it could drip water.

Although the lewd middle-aged man appeared to be doing whatever he wanted, he naturally had his own way of surviving in this place without being killed by others. So, although he was staring at Tu Shan Ya Ya with a lecherous look on the surface, he was constantly on guard against Zhuge Ming and Dongfang Yuechu.

Tu Shan Ya Ya also noticed the lewd middle-aged man's gaze. She was about to rush up and beat him up when Zhuge Ming stopped her.

Tu Shan Ya Ya looked up at Zhuge Ming with a puzzled expression, but could only see that Zhuge Ming had changed from his previous gloomy appearance. He was walking towards the lewd middle-aged man with a smile on his face, while opening the Qiankun Fan.

"Uncle, isn't my sister cute? I've always thought so too! By the way, uncle, the three of us are looking for the Tiger and Crane Immortals. Do you know where they are? We can give you a reward; we're very rich!"

Zhuge Ming, with an innocent expression, tried to befriend the lewd middle-aged man. After speaking, he pretended to take out a money pouch from his pocket (actually taken from the Qiankun Fan) and waved it in front of him.

The sleazy middle-aged man, who hadn't seen the fleeting gloom on Zhuge Ming's face due to the angle, quietly lowered his guard. The age of Zhuge Ming and the others was very deceptive to him, making him think that the three of them were just rich young men who hadn't experienced the ways of the world.