A great adventure in the world of immortal cultivation

Zhao Wuji: (cold voice) I have some matters to attend to and need to return to the Imperial Master's Residence. You stay here and look after the princess. If anything goes wrong, expect to be killed.

Knife-wielding guard: Yes, yes!

KP: After saying this, Zhao Wuji didn't even spare a glance at the fawning guards. He simply grabbed Xiao Huohuo by the collar and leaped into the air, flying towards the Imperial Master's Residence. The last scene Xiao Huohuo saw as he left the palace was Sha shouting and trying to leave, but was blocked by the guards in the courtyard.

Xiao Huohuo: What do you think? Will Sha find a way to sneak out of the palace to report to you?

Han Buli: It's possible... How about you, Lao Luo, just wait at home? Zhende and I will go to the Imperial Master's Mansion to investigate.

Romeo: Roar!

KP: So, let's move on to Han Buli and your side of the story. You've received word from a concerned citizen that Xiao Yixian has been kidnapped. You're ready to take this opportunity to investigate the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion, following the information revealed in Lord Li's report. Meanwhile, Xiao Huohuo has just been kidnapped and is on his way to the Imperial City.

Han Buli: Time is urgent, let's charge, Joan of Arc!

Jeanne: Go, go, go! Speaking of KP, I hope it's okay if I don't sneak.

KP: It's okay. With your seventh level of Qi Refining and your height advantage, you should have no problem moving around freely in this mortal city.

Joan of Arc: I'm a little angry.jpg.

KP: (Pinching nose) Anyway, after living in Tianmu City for over a month, you two have a basic understanding of the city's overall layout. Running along unnoticed, we've successfully reached the outer area of ​​the Imperial Master's Mansion. Observe.

Han Buli: Observation, 48/50, success.

KP: Then, Han Buli and Zhende stopped at the corner of an alley outside the Imperial Master's Mansion, observing the tall building not far away that stood in the city like a black coffin. It was obviously an important place comparable to the imperial palace, but the Imperial Master's Mansion was surrounded by a vast open plain that seemed to have no defenses. The ground floor gate was wide open, and there were no patrolling guards around. There was only a plaque with the words "Keep Out of Restricted Areas", which looked very strange.

KP: However, with your keen observation, Han Buli, you noticed that in the seemingly empty air around the Imperial Master's Mansion, a ripple-like pattern suddenly appeared, and then quickly disappeared.

Han Buli: I have a sense of danger.

Han Buli: Danger perception, 13/50, success.

KP: (Pinching nose) Out of your keen sense of crisis, Han Buli, you thought for a moment, then picked up a small stone and threw it towards the Imperial Master's Mansion. As expected, the stone was intercepted by an invisible barrier just halfway through its flight, and then shattered into powder silently. It seemed to be some kind of powerful barrier formation.

Han Buli: Damn, why are you setting up a formation? This city is full of mortals. Who are you guarding against, Zhao Wuji?

Xiao Huohuo: On guard against thieves. (Significant)

Han Buli: (half annoyed)

Joan of Arc: Tsk, don't join in the fun, you naughty little brother. Take your national teacher Lao Deng and go play for a while.

Xiao Huohuo: Tsk, he’s gone into hiding.

Han Buli: Let me think... Since it's a formation, there must be a core or a flaw or something. Can KP give me some hints?

KP: (pinching nose) Pass observation and intelligence, all required to pass.

Han Buli: Observation, 49/50, success.

Intelligence, 13/75, success.

Han Buli: Okay, okay!

Joan of Arc: If you don’t establish someone capable, then he will be defeated!

Xiao Huohuo: Damn, Old Han, you Byd, don’t take away all my luck later!

Han Buli: Music.

KP: So, Han Buli, you continued your observations and discovered that within the faintly visible ripples of the water, there seemed to be a constantly shifting gap. You then realized that if you could find a way to make this invisible barrier visible, perhaps you could confirm the location of this gap.

Han Buli: I understand. I'm going to throw stones at the barrier.

Joan of Arc: Le, let’s gather at the Imperial Master’s Mansion. You should bring your own cement, right?

KP: You guys just... forget it, it's not that easy. Anyway, after listening to Han Buli's idea, Zhendace also joined the stone-throwing action. They threw dozens of earth and rocks, covering a corner of the barrier, about a hundred square meters, in a scattered cloud of dust. The invisible barrier finally revealed its full appearance temporarily. Then, a gap large enough for two people to pass through was penetrated from one side of the dust curtain and slowly moved towards the other side.

Han Buli: Lao Xiao, what's the situation over there now? How much time do we have left to explore?

Xiao Huohuo: I’m not going.

KP: Xiao Huohuo has just arrived at the gate of the imperial city. You have about a quarter of an hour left.

Han Buli: Half an hour? That's a lot.

Joan of Arc: Go, go, go!

KP: So, Han Buli and Zhendace, you rushed into the barrier at lightning speed and then arrived at the entrance of the National Master's Mansion.

Han Buli: Wait a minute, let me check my danger perception.

Han Buli: Danger perception, 26/50, success.

KP: (Pinching nose) Out of caution, before entering the Imperial Master's Mansion, Han Buli carefully sensed the surrounding situation and did not find any danger.

Han Buli: Something is wrong. How could he get in so easily?

KP: Byd, it's better to keep it simple, right? (slightly annoyed)

Han Buli: (pinching nose) It feels a bit anticlimactic. I thought there would be several levels like a level-breaking game.

Xiao Huohuo: To be honest, Zhao Wuji has only just confirmed our existence. We have been living in peace for the past five years. With such a barrier protecting us, he has been quite vigilant.

Jeanne: Indeed, stop being suspicious. Let's investigate right away!

Han Buli: Walking slowly and talking nonsense.

KP: After confirming that there was no danger, you entered the Imperial Master's Mansion, which looked like a black coffin. The interior of the Imperial Master's Mansion is a square structure, and the size of the first floor is about three to four hectares. The first floor you entered seems to be a storage and rest area, filled with all kinds of gold, silver, jewelry, jade ornaments, precious calligraphy and paintings, and luxurious fabrics. It is hard to imagine that so many treasures can be collected in this seemingly poor Tianmu City.

Han Buli: What the hell? So many treasures! Just one of them would be enough to last a lifetime...

Xiao Huohuo: Oh no, Old Han is in trouble! Wake him up, little sister!

Joan of Arc: I'm going to pull out my Red Sun Sword, oh no, my little sickle! And stab Bu Li's ass hard.

Romeo: Quack! It's Assassin, let's get out of here!

Xiao Huohuo: Assassin grass!

Han Buli: No, I can’t even take a look! (annoyed)

Romeo: Brother, Bu Li brother~ What’s so good about those babies out there? Am I not your most beautiful and lovely baby sister~?

Han Buli: ...(numb)

Joan of Arc: It’s hard to hold back.

Xiao Huohuo: (pinching nose) To be honest, Zhao Wuji, this old man, has a point. He puts all the gold and silver in the mortal world on the bottom floor. Not only can it effectively prevent thieves from going upstairs to look for things, it also indirectly implies that he has the entire Tianmu City under his feet. It also echoes his previous speech about refining mortals, and once again highlights his arrogant, indifferent and ruthless character who regards mortals as grass.

Romeo: My reading comprehension is completely messed up!

Han Buli: Why are the curtains blue.jpg.

Jeanne: So KP, did you really design it so detailed?

KP: (pinching nose)... Well, actually I just said it casually, but since Xiao Huohuo can analyze it so clearly, maybe this is my innate literary talent.

Xiao Huohuo: Damn. (half annoyed)

Joan of Arc: Happy to die.

KP: Okay, let's get back to the point. Almost five minutes had passed, and Han Buli and Zhende had roughly explored the lower level of the Imperial Master's Mansion, observing to see if they could find anything.

Han Buli: Observation, 94/50, failure.

Joan of Arc: Observation, 24/30, success.

Han Buli: Emmm...

Joan of Arc: Humph, you still have to rely on me at the critical moment!

KP: Considering that Zhao Wuji might have tampered with these treasures, the two of you did not dare to act rashly. However, upon closer inspection, you still found some rather suspicious items, including an old pipe stuck in the wall, a potted plant that had long since withered, a small bronze statue placed on the bookshelf, and a black hourglass placed on the jade table.

Xiao Huohuo: Hourglass...

Romeo: Hourglass.

Han Buli: Yes, it’s suspicious.

KP: You guys should have another inspiration.

Han Buli: Inspiration, 96/30, failure.

Joan of Arc: Inspiration, 19/60, success.

Joan of Arc: Tsk tsk tsk, I can't do it without you. (Pointing)

Xiao Huohuo: Old Han, why did you suddenly become so weak?

Han Buli: I was frightened by Lao Luo. (Sigh)

Romeo: Oh, oh, oh.

KP: So, looking at these four items, an idea suddenly emerged in Joan of Arc's mind. This idea was groundless, but it made you feel extremely credible - that is, among these four items, one is the [key] to open the mechanism, two are ordinary objects, and the other is a dangerous [trap] set by Zhao Wuji!

Xiao Huohuo: Damn, it’s Werewolf, right? Can we let these items speak one by one?

Han Buli: Find the only [key] from the four objects... No, ordinary objects can be touched, so in fact, we just need to find the only [trap] from the four objects!

Joan of Arc: (Thinking) If I try them one by one, I might get infected the first, second, and third time. The total probability is 1/4 + 1/6 + 1/12 = 50%. Emmm... It's a bit subtle.

Xiao Huohuo: It’s okay. There are two of you and only one Lei. As long as one of you sacrifices himself, the other will 100% survive.

Han Buli: Byd is clearing mines like this, right? (half annoyed)

Joan of Arc: What a pity! I should have brought Romeo here earlier.

Romeo:?

Han Buli: Well, my Willpower is only 35, so I wouldn't dare to go up against this situation. So, I can only rely on you, Jeanne. (Pinching nose)

Joan of Arc: (laughs) It’s okay, I was the one who came up with the idea. You don’t know there’s a trap hidden in it, so I’ll just tell you there’s a key to unlock the mechanism, you just have to try them one by one.

Han Buli:???

Xiao Huohuo: I live in Bengbu.

Romeo: Hahahahahaha!

Han Buli: Damn, Joan of Arc, you are a human being!

Joan of Arc: I am your father!

KP: (Uncomfortable) This is also a kind father and filial son. Then Han Buli, you can start trying.

Han Buli: I want to pass the Danger Sense test and see through Jeanne's conspiracy!

Han Buli: Danger perception, 61/50, failed.

Han Buli: NO!!!

Romeo: No—Old Han—!

Xiao Huohuo: Oh, Old Han, goodbye.

Han Buli: You can’t do this! Aren’t you afraid that I’ll step on a landmine and be discovered by Zhao Wuji?

Joan of Arc: It's okay. When the time comes, just say that you are just a petty thief who sneaked in by chance. The neighbors can all testify to this.

Xiao Huohuo: Indeed.

Han Buli: Damn!

KP: Okay, Han Buli, start choosing. The chance of making a mistake is only 50% anyway. And even if you do make a mistake, I will still help you depending on the situation.

Han Buli: ...Then I'll start with the safest one...the pipe.

KP: So, under Joan of Arc's "guidance", Han Buli didn't think much about it. He just walked up and fiddled with the old pipe, and nothing happened.

Joan of Arc: Safety zone -1, mine-stepping rate increased to... oh, still 50%.

Han Buli: (annoyed)

Xiao Huohuo: Why don't you just touch that hourglass, Old Han? I feel like it's either a key or a trap.

Han Buli: No, high-risk items should be saved for the last KP. Can you see any signs of having been moved among the remaining three items?

KP: The bronze figurine and hourglass are missing, but there are some obvious signs of dragging underneath the dead tree pot in the corner.

Han Buli: OK, you gave the information directly without passing the judgment. This is definitely a problem. Pass it first.

KP:?

Xiao Huohuo:6.

Han Buli: ...I'll try the bronze figurine again.