Chapter Fourteen: Lotus Flower Mountain

  Both the Tao and the Demon did not comment on the behavior of the earth mouse, after all, they were just picking up treasures, not killing people for treasure. Slowly, the earth mouse became a very unrefined but tolerated behavior that would not be attacked. However, it's not like you can just do whatever you want to do as an earth mouse, after the master dies, the treasure goes into hibernation mode, and finding these treasures is a big question. After the earth mouse, there was also the appraisal of treasures. A treasure, even if it has been refined, does not mean that the master can fully grasp its power, let alone the time and energy required for refinement. How do you know if this treasure is suitable for your own use? First, look at how the previous owner used it, second, ask a high-ranking expert to appraise the treasure, after which they will know the general information about the treasure through their divine insight.

  There are countless cultivators, but only a few have achieved true success. However, those who have succeeded without exception possess treasures that can withstand the heavenly tribulation.

  Luoyang Mountain and Yunqing Gate have some interactions, so they won't fight for treasures. Of course, when necessary, you need to yield, but that's unavoidable. However, the people encountered on the road ahead are no longer hidden allies. Huolong Cave, Yinfeng Mountain, Huangjiang Gate, Luoyan Valley, etc., the traces of scattered individuals and small factions can be seen. Approaching Jiulang Mountain, there are also people from Tianhai Gate, the second major sect of Zhongzhou, and even disciples of Leishan Sect from Nanzhou appear.

  The Jiulang Mountains stretch for hundreds of miles, mostly consisting of high mountains and steep cliffs. The four people from the Yunqing Gate fell to the ground, and Bai Mu took out a bronze plate to start calculating. After a long time, he said with embarrassment: "Recently, the Jiulang Mountains indeed have treasures appearing, but I couldn't calculate the specific location and specific time."

  Gu Yan replied, "The heavenly mechanism is not that easy to comprehend. I previously made some inquiries and found out that there are many people participating in the treasure hunt this time, and each peak already has someone occupying it. Which place should we choose to wait for the treasure to appear?" This is fate, everyone guards a spot, then sees who can get close to the water tower first and obtain the moon. It's also possible that the earth furnace will be born, and those near the water tower will die quickly. After Gu Yan investigated, he found out that most of the people participating in the treasure hunt this time are second-generation disciples, only Huo Long Dong is personally led by Huo Long Zhen Ren.

  "Wait for me to calculate." Bai Mu continued to perform calculations, and after a long time, he smiled bitterly: "I am incompetent, making everyone laugh."

  "Watch this." Lin Fan took out a copper coin and tossed it onto the cloth map, saying: "It's right here." This was spontaneity, carefreeness, going with the flow.

  "Hey? This mountain really has no one. The name of this mountain is Lianhua Mountain, it's low and not the first choice?"

  Lianhua Mountain is the highest among several nearby hills, but compared to high peaks, it's still relatively short. Lin Fan said, "It's just fate."

  "Providence!" Gu Yan also had no other views, looking at Ye Wushuang and Bai Mu, there were no dissenting opinions, so he led the way first, flying all the way. Some mountain peaks already had flags erected, like a dog urinating to mark its territory, warning other dogs that this area was his domain. However, treasure snatching was usually done in the same way, each occupying their own land, relying on providence. But there were many bad people, and it wasn't that after cultivating one's nature would become good; personality had both acquired and innate factors.

  Falling on the top of Lianhua Mountain, the mountain head is flat, with a waterfall flowing from the middle of the mountain into the valley, forming a small stream flowing east. After the ancient rock fell to the ground, it looked around and asked, "What's next?"

  "I don't know." Bai Mu and Ye Wushuang were also very innocent people, so everyone's attention turned to Lin Fan, who was not that innocent.

  Lin Fan didn't show any pretence: "One must always be on guard against others, let's set up our formation first."

  Everyone looked at Bai Mu, and Bai Mu said: "In two hours, I can set up the Three Absolute Arrays on my own land. If someone enters or approaches nearby, regardless of their cultivation level, they can be sensed."

  Gu Yan nodded: "Thanks, junior brother."

  ……

  Ye Wushuang circled Lianhua Mountain and returned: "Lin Fan, did you check the almanac today? There are no caves or doors around Lianhua Mountain, not even a hint of an immortal's aura. Is the treasure going to jump out from the ground?"

  Lin Fan smiled and took out a cloth map while biting on beef jerky: "Wu Shuang, throw one."

  "I'm not that bored." Ye Wushuang took the map and looked at it for a while: "Fengyun Peak should be the key point." Fengyun Peak is the highest peak, with many natural caves inside, surrounded by low peaks on all sides, and also the most central peak in the Jiulang Mountain Range. And Lianhua Mountain has almost left the Jiulang Mountain Range.

  Lin Fan said: "According to what you said, Flipping Cloud Peak is definitely a good place, but who doesn't want to go to a good place? There's only one good place, but countless people are fighting for treasure. You tell me, where will these people rush to?"

  Ye Wushuang shook his head: "As cultivators, we still need to maintain a decent appearance."

  Lin Fan smiled but didn't speak, at this time Gu Yan pressed down his sword light and landed on the ground, saying: "The fight at Flipping Cloud Peak has begun."

  Lin Fan asked: "The fight has started, what are you coming back for?"

  "It has nothing to do with me."

  Yes, they may be of no concern to us whether they live or die, but their treasures are not necessarily unrelated to us if they have any. Lin Fan said: "Senior brother, we are all cultivators, and harmony is the most important thing. How can we just watch from the sidelines and do nothing? I'll go take a look and see if I can persuade everyone with reason." Without waiting for Gu Yan's agreement, he threw out his Wind Symbol and flew towards Fan Yun Peak.

  As they approached the summit of the cloud-shrouded peak, the intensity of the battle became apparent. After a moment's observation, it was clear that four disciples from the Tianhai Sect were engaged in a fierce fight with ten disciples from the Huolong Cave. In terms of quality, the ten disciples from the Huolong Cave were no match for those from the Tianhai Sect. However, the leader of the Huolong Cave, Huolong Zhenren, was holding his own against the four opponents, gaining the upper hand. If he had not been reluctant to take the lives of the Tianhai Sect disciples, the battle would have ended long ago.

  Many people are watching the excitement, Lin Fan looks around and flies to a group of three, asking: "Three sisters, what is this?"

  These three are disciples of the Zhongzhou Baihuayuan, neither good nor evil, and have no dealings with the Yunqingmen. Lin Fan asked, and a woman with a cloth wrapped around her hair replied: "The Huolong Cave is too deceitful, they previously drove away several disciples of the Zhongzhou Xinxingmen, and the Xinxingmen has dealings with the Tianhai Sect. Four disciples of the Tianhai Sect went to reason with the Huolong Zhenren, but unexpectedly, as soon as they disagreed, they started fighting. This Huolong Zhenren is a loose cultivator, yet he doesn't have the demeanor of a sect master."

  It seems that Huo Long Kui has provoked public anger, but unfortunately, everyone is just watching the excitement. Everyone knows that their side is all second-generation disciples, while the other side has a master in charge, not an opponent. Unless they can unite and launch a joint attack. But human nature is like this, even if they can launch a joint attack and drive away the people of Huo Long Kui, who will be left with Feng Yun Peak? Everyone is holding on to the attitude that Feng Yun Peak won't belong to me anyway, so they're just watching the excitement here.

  Huolong is indeed more seasoned and knows the underlying principles, but also wisely controls himself to avoid harming others' lives. Otherwise, it would lead to everyone being in danger, and a stampede would be entirely possible.

  Lin sighed, this kind of fight wasn't what he had hoped for. It wouldn't kill anyone, but it was beneath him. Since he was already here, he might as well watch the commotion.