I am dying of old age, and I have awakened to the character of longevity.

The news provided by the white fox was too explosive.

Xie An originally only intended to have it scout out information, and then he would compile the information and formulate a plan of action.

If necessary, he could let Master Huang be the fighter and take down the Heavenly Treasure Jade Seal.

Unexpectedly... the white fox also took on its own part of the work and did it.

It really exceeded expectations!

Xie An was so excited.

Xie An simply washed up, didn't even bother to eat breakfast, and took the white fox to the Xie residence's stable.

Thanks to the help of Chunlan and He Chunli, they had already bought and renovated the quadrangle courtyard next door, and opened up the courtyard wall.

They made an independent courtyard, with stables and so on.

They hired a groom, who was a former groom in the Qianhu Institute who specialized in raising warhorses, named Ma Wei.

He was strong, and his work of feeding horses was very good.

From a distance, he could see two horses that were strong and sturdy.

Seeing Xie An, Ma Wei quickly stopped grooming the horses, "Sir, do you need a horse?"

Xie An nodded and was about to lead a horse.

Suddenly, he put it down again, "Forget it."

Without much explanation, Xie An rushed out the door.

Going to Heize County, he still needed to change into the appearance of a young man.

Although riding a horse would save effort, it would also leave clues.

It was still safer to walk.

Because the shops were open early in the morning, business was booming, and there were many pedestrians.

Xie An pretended to walk for a while, and even greeted passers-by.

When he slipped into a deserted alley, Xie An stopped pretending.

He activated the Bright Jade Skill to the limit, directly turning into a streak of afterimages, and arrived outside the city in a short while.

Then he changed back into the appearance of a young man and went straight to Heize County.

The white fox was very comfortable lying on Xie An's shoulder, and took advantage of Xie An's journey to tell the story.

It turned out that in the past two months, the white fox had spent most of its time staying in the Hongze Lake area, staring at the fake Heavenly Father and the Scarlet Serpent Black Water trio.

At first, Scarlet Serpent and Black Water took turns living opposite Xie An's quadrangle courtyard in Heize County, watching every move of the quadrangle courtyard.

However, Xie An hadn't shown up for several months, and Scarlet Serpent and Black Water didn't have that much patience anymore.

They just squatted there every few days.

And the white fox followed Black Water and finally discovered... Black Water went to a mysterious small mountain outside Hongze Lake one day.

This small mountain looked very ordinary on the surface, but it was actually a different world.

Finally, it discovered that in addition to Pu Kong and Hei Po, there was also an old alchemist in the canyon.

This old alchemist was very mysterious and lived next to an altar.

Occasionally, he would also go on stage to perform rituals, with a bit of the taste of calling the wind and rain.

Later, Li Hao disguised himself with Uncle Li and ascended the canyon, and had a conversation with the old alchemist.

It was probably saying that Guang Chanzi hadn't appeared for a long time, and Li Hao was a little worried.

The old alchemist took Li Hao to the altar and showed him a box.

After Li Hao saw the contents of the box, he left with peace of mind.

The white fox felt that this box was strange at the time, and the things inside might be the Heavenly Treasure Jade Seal.

The white fox continued to lurk for a period of time and found that the old alchemist had to go on stage to perform rituals every day, as if he was praying to the box.

However, the white fox was cautious and didn't take the box away when the old alchemist left the altar.

It felt that there might be mechanisms or the like on the altar.

The white fox continued to lurk, and finally caught a thunderstorm day when Hei Po and Pu Kong were not there, and the old alchemist took the box to the next room.

The white fox knew that the opportunity had come, and rushed in and took the box when the old alchemist went to the toilet.

Unexpectedly, it triggered the mechanism and triggered a bell alarm.

The old alchemist immediately rushed back, furious, and sealed off the canyon.

A carpet search was launched.

The white fox realized that it was difficult to escape, so it buried the box in an inconspicuous place.

Then it ran away, but it was still caught up by the old alchemist and given a sword.

Fortunately, the white fox ran fast and slipped away after falling into the water.

After listening to the white fox's account, Xie An felt a burst of emotion.

On the one hand, he marveled at the white fox's high intelligence and cautious style.

On the other hand, he also sweated for the white fox.

Dangerous!

He thought that the white fox would be afraid after this incident, and planned to remind it well, but when he turned his head, he saw the white fox with a calm face, not flustered at all.

It looked like it had seen big scenes.

Xie An felt very speechless, "You are still impulsive, you can just come back and tell me when you find the information.

In this way, although you have buried the box, it is also dangerous.

Aren't you afraid of being killed by the old alchemist?"

The white fox said calmly: "Although this old alchemist is very powerful, he can't kill me."

Xie An was curious, "How do you know?"

The white fox said, "After my long-term observation, although this old alchemist is much more powerful than the average fourth-rank grandmaster, he has not yet stepped into the third-rank realm.

It's about the same as Big Brother Huang.

I had already studied the escape route, and he couldn't catch up with me."

Pa.

Although Xie An admired him in his heart, he still knocked the white fox's head hard, "You are not allowed to take such risks in the future."

The white fox impatiently bared its teeth, "Got it."

At the beginning of Si time in the morning, Xie An sneaked to the vicinity of the small mountain outside Hongze Lake, and looked at the small mountain from a distance.

I have to say, this small mountain is too inconspicuous, and it is still located outside Hongze Lake.

Almost everyone would not have thought that the real core of Tian'an Bang would be placed outside Hongze Lake.

It's really good at hiding.

Xie An didn't go to the small mountain immediately, but asked the white fox, "Are there any other people in the small mountain besides the old alchemist, Hei Po, and Pu Kong?"

The white fox shook its head, "No.

Just the old alchemist and the three of them."

Xie An nodded, then jumped into the water and searched around the small mountain.

He didn't see anyone indeed.

But Xie An didn't climb the mountain immediately either.

The old alchemist is a fourth-rank grandmaster, plus Pu Kong and Hei Po, two fourth-rank grandmasters who may come to support at any time.

It means that there will be three fourth-rank grandmasters here at any time.

It is difficult to climb the mountain and take away the national seal.

What's more, after the white fox startled the snake last time, I'm afraid the old alchemist will be more cautious and may be searching the mountain everywhere.

The risk factor of climbing the mountain is even greater.

Even if Master Huang is called over, it will not help.

The best way is to lure the old alchemist away.

But according to the white fox, the old alchemist stays in the mountain all year round and never leaves.

It can be seen that it is very difficult to lure this person away.

However, Xie An never gives up easily once he identifies something.

He plans to live on a small mountain opposite and stare for a few days before talking.

After three days of observation, Xie An found that a boat would approach the small mountain every day at midnight.

People would come down from the boat, either Scarlet Serpent or Black Water.

They should be sending some water, rice, and food up.

However, they would not stay in the mountains for too long, probably only an hour before leaving.

The defense in this mountain is too tight.

There is no flaw to be found.

Xie An was once very disappointed.

Suddenly, Xie An had an idea.

"Go, go back first."

...

"Master Huang, is there any poison that can kill a fourth-rank grandmaster?"

Master Huang was shocked when he heard Xie An's words, "What is Chief Xie going to do with this poison?"

Xie An found a reason, "I have an enemy in Tian'an Bang, a fourth-rank grandmaster.

I want to send him on his way."

Master Huang frowned, "This is difficult.

If I were in Five Elders Peak, I would naturally have this kind of poison.

But here... I don't have it.

A fourth-rank grandmaster's five senses are excellent, and his secret store is powerful.

The detoxification ability is very strong.

Even a highly poisonous substance like Bloodthirsty Powder can only temporarily seal the grandmaster's secret store, making it impossible for the fourth-rank grandmaster to mobilize the power of the secret store in a short period of time.

After the time passes, the grandmaster can still return to normal."

Xie An was very disappointed when he heard this.

If there was poison, he could find a way to find the source of the water and rice and put it in it.

Let Black Water and Scarlet Serpent send poison to the old alchemist and send the old alchemist and others to heaven directly.

But now it's troublesome.

After saying goodbye to Master Huang, Xie An found Ye Luo again and asked if there was such poison.

Master Ye also shook his head, saying that fourth-rank grandmasters were too rare, and there were not many such masters in the entire Daqian.

The efficacy of the poison is difficult to reach this level.

In this way, Xie An had to return to the southeast courtyard of the Demon Suppression Division listlessly.

He was listless, lying on the drunkard's chair in a daze.

The Heavenly Treasure Jade Seal was almost in his hands, just one step away.

This feeling really made Xie An uncomfortable.

Left with no choice, Xie An had to abandon the idea of retrieving the Tianbao Imperial Seal for the time being.

The white fox was eager to try, but Xie An sternly reprimanded it.

Although the Imperial Seal was extremely important to Xie An, he felt it wasn't worth sacrificing the white fox for it. There were other ways to open the Immortal Box.

Moreover, the white fox had been with him for a long time, making Xie An's otherwise dull days of cultivation less tedious.

It was like raising a pet dog for ten years in his previous life; if the pet dog were injured or seriously ill, the owner would feel very distressed.

And the white fox was far better than a pet dog.

The following days returned to peace once more.

Xie An would occasionally visit the mountains next to the small hill to observe the activity, only to see Chi Lian and Hei Shui still taking turns delivering water, rice, and food.

The rest of the time, Xie An spent cultivating.

Two months passed quickly and unconsciously.

Time came to September, and the weather turned cooler.

The autumn wind was bleak.

After a month of 'involution' with Master Huang, Xie An's strength had once again made significant progress.

Late that night, Xie An finished his cultivation, took a deep breath, and opened his status panel.

【Current Longevity Destiny Level: 2. Fusion Degree: 0 / 1000】

【Effects: Can advance to Longevity Cultivation Technique, can sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, can sense exotic beasts and spiritual objects.】

【Current Longevity Cultivation Technique to be advanced: Fetal Breathing Technique.】

【Current spiritual object that can be sensed: Seven Treasures Exquisite Box.】

【Current exotic beast that can be sensed: Nine-Tailed Spiritual Fox.】

【Bright Jade Skill: Minor Perfection 225 / 300】

【Current available strands of Undying Qi: 7600 strands.】

【Tiger Form Qi Gong: 100%, Bear Form Qi Gong: 100%, Ape Form Qi Gong 100%, Deer Form Qi Gong 45 / 100】

Bright Jade Skill had increased by a full hundred points, and the Five Animal Breath Technique had also been cultivated to the Deer Form, almost halfway complete.

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Although his realm was still stuck at the Ninth Level of Inner Strength, Xie An's Water Droplet Inner Strength technique had made considerable progress, running more smoothly and fully.

Xie An activated the Bright Jade Skill to its limit and tested its effects, feeling very satisfied.

The Eldest Princess had not returned.

Xie An felt that Su Yuqing must be facing great pressure, and the setup was also quite difficult.

Although Xie An trusted Su Yuqing, he wouldn't put all his eggs in her basket. If the Eldest Princess couldn't stop the Prince of Huainan from starting a rebellion, Xie An planned to take Master Huang, the Tang family, and others to leave Qingwu County. Then, he would find an opportunity to explore the ancient city of Yunzhou.

However, since things hadn't broken out yet, Xie An wasn't in a hurry. He just needed to develop well.

The time for the Four Directions Meeting was getting closer and closer, about two months away, which was around the end of the year.

After all, the news that the white fox had gathered was that it would be in half a year, but the specific time was uncertain.

"I hope the Eldest Princess will return soon, otherwise, this old man will really not be able to handle the situation here."

Xie An murmured to himself, looking at the bright moon in the sky.

The next day.

Heavy snow fell.

The entire Heize County and Qingwu County were covered in a layer of silver.

Early in the morning, the gate of Xie Mansion was knocked on.

It was Zhao Qing'er.

Xie An welcomed Zhao Qing'er in, poured her a cup of hot tea, "What instructions does the Princess have?"

Zhao Qing'er said: "There's movement at the Li residence. Last night, two strangers entered. One man and one woman."

Xie An was greatly surprised, assuming that the Four Directions Meeting was about to begin.

"Continue to monitor, especially to find out the origins of this man and woman, but be careful not to be discovered. Also, pay attention to Li Hao's outgoing routes, and it's best to record them in detail. Give them to me at any time."

"Okay." Zhao Qing'er was no longer as high-spirited as before, and had become much more calm. After agreeing, she left.

… …

Heize County.

On the vast Hongze Lake, a painted pleasure boat sailed on the water.

Sitting at the bow of the boat was a woman dressed in dark red close-fitting attire, about 1.7 meters tall, very heroic and valiant. She didn't wear much delicate makeup, but instead had some of the competence of a female knight-errant.

The woman wore a bamboo hat, held a fishing rod, and cast her hook into the water, letting the flying snow fall on her body.

Fishing alone in the cold river and snow.

A short, fat man walked out eating a baked pancake, very disapproving, "Sis, it's freezing cold, the fish are all hiding. How can you catch any fish? If you want to eat fish, I'll buy you a basket full. Why bother with this effort?"

The woman said: "It's a leisurely pursuit, you glutton wouldn't understand."

The short, fat man scoffed, "Tch, you've just been influenced by those scholars. You like to pretend. It's freezing to death, what leisurely pursuit is there?"

The woman said, "Is your skin itching?"

The fat man suddenly thought of something extremely terrible, and his whole body shivered. Then he left resentfully, "Then you can slowly fish here, I'll go wander around Heize County."

The woman said: "Wandering is fine, but if I find out that you've gone to a brothel, hehe…"

Hiss!

The fat man's whole body tightened, and he immediately swore: "Am I that kind of person? I won't break my virginity for a hundred years."

After saying that, the fat man took a bamboo pole from the bow of the boat, threw it into the water, and then jumped on it, drifting away. His figure seemed dashing, but in reality, he used the corner of his eye to look at the woman at the bow of the boat, very afraid.

Eh.

The woman frowned, "Chen Daqi… What an ironic name. When will you become a great talent…"

The painted pleasure boat had no one steering, but it autonomously headed towards the Hongze Lake.

However, this painted pleasure boat did not directly enter Hongze Lake, but bypassed Hongze Lake and went to the small mountain outside.

After docking, the woman put down the fishing rod, got off the boat, and walked step by step towards the mountain.

Soon, she entered the canyon and came to the outside of the altar.

The old Taoist priest sitting cross-legged on the altar was very surprised to see the woman: "Eh, who are you? How did you get in?"

The old Taoist priest looked calm on the surface, but in reality, he was very flustered.

Outsiders approaching the altar would definitely trigger the mechanism.

How is this woman okay?

The woman walked step by step onto the altar, "I'm here to borrow something."

"Pu Kong! Hei Po!" The old Taoist priest shouted loudly.

Pu Kong and Hei Po immediately walked over, staring vigilantly at the woman.

Hei Po said fiercely: "What kind of monster are you, daring to break into the forbidden area of my Tian'an Kingdom. Are we three fourth-rank grandmasters afraid of you? Leave immediately, otherwise…"

… …

"They're really dead!"

Xie An stood outside the altar, looking at the three corpses lying on the ground.

Pu Kong, Hei Po, and the old Taoist priest.

The white fox had been wandering around recently when it was idle. Suddenly, it discovered that no ships had come to deliver water and rice for a long time, so it secretly sneaked up to take a look. Finding that three fourth-rank grandmasters were dead, the white fox was scared out of its wits and hurriedly ran to inform Xie An. Only then did Xie An rush over.

Heavy snow fell, but Xie An felt a chill down his spine as he watched.

A hole was left in the forehead of each of the three fourth-rank grandmasters.

Obviously, they were killed with one move!

Who could kill three fourth-rank grandmasters with one move?

Without leaving the slightest trace of resistance.

Even a third-rank grandmaster might not be able to do it, right?

Just looking at the corpses, Xie An felt a chill down his spine.

"This place is eerie, we can't stay here for long." Xie An immediately made a decision, "By the way, where did you bury the box before?"

"Big brother, come with me."

The white fox led Xie An to a very inconspicuous tree, dug it open, and took out a box from inside.

Xie An opened the box and saw a large seal with nine dragons embracing it inside.

The Tianbao Imperial Seal!

"Let's go."

Xie An closed the box and left with the white fox immediately.

Opening his five senses all the way, fearing that someone would approach.

Fortunately, no one was following.

By the time he returned to Xie Mansion, it was already late at night. Xie An immediately closed the door, lit the oil lamp, and then took out the Imperial Seal to examine it.

It was heavy, made of a special jade.

Xie An found some ink paste, took out Xuan paper, dipped the Imperial Seal in the ink paste, and then stamped it on the Xuan paper.

After lifting it up.

Eight characters jumped onto the paper:

"Having received the mandate from Heaven, may (he) enjoy longevity and prosperity."

There was no obvious difference from the Imperial Seal inscription of the Jingtai Dynasty.

Xie An was so nervous that he couldn't breathe.

Opening the Immortal Treasure was within reach!

Thinking of this, Xie An took out the Immortal Box from his inner pocket and slowly approached the inscription…

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