C36 The Conversation in the Sunset Pavilion
C36 The Conversation in the Sunset Pavilion
Qi Zhuohao was filled with regret. In fact, he had thought of this long ago. The exposure of the Desolate Force would bring him trouble because he was in a hurry to become a disciple of Outer Sect. He hadn't thought of that in the past, but now, it was useless for him to regret it. He could only take things one step at a time.
An hour later, Qi Zhuohao and Nan Yudia's guesses came true. Du Qingluo personally came to the Outer Sect area and glanced at Qi Zhuohao. She said, "Qi Zhuohao, come with me to Sunset Hall!"
Hearing this, Qi Zhuohao nodded with a serious expression. He did not reject Du Qingluo's right. He could only obediently listen to Du Qingluo's orders, but Nan Yudia took a step forward. She bowed towards Du Qingluo and asked, "Peak Lord, you will not make things difficult for Qi Zhuohao, right?"
Nan Yudia did not have a trace of fear when facing Du Qingluo. Her tone was very serious. She was thinking in her heart, if the Thousand Searching Sect dared to harm Qi Zhuohao... Then even if she gave up her mission, she would still protect Qi Zhuohao with all her might. No one was allowed to harm Qi Zhuohao!
"Nan Yudia, don't worry. What's there to make things difficult for Qi Zhuohao? I brought him up because I wanted to clarify some things. You don't have to worry! " Du Qingluo turned her head and replied. Her eyes were sharp and her mind was meticulous. She did not treat Nan Yudia as an ordinary inner sect disciple. She had a feeling. The identity of this genius girl was definitely not ordinary!
When she heard Du Qingluo's affirmative words, Nan Yudia immediately felt relieved. Seeing Qi Zhuohao leaving with Du Qingluo, she returned to the inner sect area to wait for news. She still believed Du Qingluo's words.
At the peak of the Afterglow Peak, in the glorious and majestic Sunset Hall, Qi Zhuohao stood in front of the Peak Lord, Du Qingluo. His expression was very unnatural.
"Qi Zhuohao, why are you able to use the Desolate Force? Did you obtain the treasure in the Wilted Wood Peak?"
Du Qingluo looked at Qi Zhuohao with a serious expression. She knew very well in her heart. Qi Zhuohao was only an in-name disciple of the Afterglow Peak. It was impossible for him to comprehend the wondrous rock at the peak of the Afterglow Peak within a month. Qi Zhuohao was able to use the Desolate Force because he had definitely obtained the treasure.
Du Qingluo was sure that the treasure that disappeared from the Wilted Wood Peak a month ago was definitely in Qi Zhuohao's possession. She had brought Qi Zhuohao here as the final proof. It would be a lie to say that Du Qingluo did not covet such a treasure. However, she understood in her heart that even if she killed Qi Zhuohao... She would not be able to obtain that treasure either.
Any treasure that could automatically recognize its owner possessed extremely high intelligence and was not inferior to the intelligence of a human martial artist. In order to obtain such a treasure, one could not rely on strength or means. One had to pay attention to luck and lucky chances!
Since Qi Zhuohao was able to obtain that treasure and acknowledge its owner, it proved that Qi Zhuohao was fated with that treasure. If Qi Zhuohao died, the treasure would automatically leave. Looking for the next fated person, the experts of Thousand Searching Sect could only watch helplessly as it left.
"Peak Lord, this disciple has nothing to hide. The Desolate Cauldron is with this disciple!" Qi Zhuohao replied with a sincere tone. At this point, if he were to hide it... The situation might become even more serious, so it would be better for him to admit it.
In any case, he was the one who came to find Qi Zhuohao, not the one who stole the Desolate Cauldron from the Wilted Wood Peak. He was right, why wouldn't he dare to admit it? Also, anyone with a brain would think that he had gotten the Desolate Cauldron. He simply couldn't hide it anymore.
Du Qingluo nodded slowly. She was already sure that the treasure was with Qi Zhuohao. However, when she heard Qi Zhuohao's answer with her own ears, she couldn't help but feel shocked. Why would Qi Zhuohao have such an opportunity?
When she saw Qi Zhuohao in Desolate Valley, Du Qingluo was sure that Qi Zhuohao was just a piece of trash. He was just a pile of trash that couldn't be supported by the wall. During the disciple recruitment test of Thousand Searching Sect... When Nan Yudia recommended Qi Zhuohao, Du Qingluo did not want to agree at that time. She didn't expect that in just a short three months, Qi Zhuohao had displayed extraordinary talent in cultivation. He even obtained the treasure in the Wilted Wood Peak!
Du Qingluo was very depressed in her heart. She didn't expect that she had misjudged him. Back then, Qi Zhuohao was at the Meridian Accumulation First Level. There was no way that there would be a mistake in the spirit stone test. It proved that Qi Zhuohao had only cultivated to the fifth level of the Meridian Vessel after he came to the Afterglow Peak.
As an in-name disciple, Qi Zhuohao was not qualified to absorb the Pulse Jade Pool to cultivate. In addition, Qi Zhuohao had to do hard work all day long, so he did not have much time to cultivate. Under such circumstances, Qi Zhuohao had actually advanced four minor realms in just three months. This proved that Qi Zhuohao's cultivation speed was far beyond ordinary people's. Qi Zhuohao should have some secret that no one knew about.
"Qi Zhuohao, I brought you here to prove my guess. Don't be so serious. No one can take away your things. My Thousand Searching Sect is a major sect of the righteous path. We won't do anything that will kill someone and seize their treasures!"
Du Qingluo waved her hand and said when she saw Qi Zhuohao's serious expression. She didn't expect that Nan Yudia's words would allow her to pick up a treasure! Just Qi Zhuohao alone had a treasure, the Desolate Cauldron. He would be qualified to receive the focus of the Afterglow Peak's cultivation.
Without giving Qi Zhuohao a chance to reply, Du Qingluo changed the topic and said, "Qi Zhuohao, although the Desolate Force is powerful, you should also understand that the Desolate Force can counter the devouring of a martial artist. The loss outweighs the gain!"
"Disciple understands, but there is no need to worry about the Peak Lord. I have the Desolate Cauldron. After obtaining the Secret Technique skill, this disciple will use the Desolate Force skill to cultivate it. The Desolate Force won't backfire on me. I can fully control the Desolate Force! " Qi Zhuohao explained. He could tell that Du Qingluo was really concerned about him. She did not want him to die from the backlash.
"Is what you said true?" Du Qingluo's face was full of shock. Every cultivation technique that was called the Secret Technique. It was really hard for him to believe Qi Zhuohao. However, from the looks of it, Qi Zhuohao didn't seem to be lying! There was no need for Qi Zhuohao to lie. Qi Zhuohao should have kept the Secret Technique a secret. Why would he lie to her?
Qi Zhuohao nodded slightly and replied respectfully, "Peak Lord, of course what I said is true. It is precisely because I have the Secret Technique skill that I am able to control the Desolate Force without being injured or suffering from backlash."
Qi Zhuohao knew in his heart that he was not like other martial artists who went to comprehend the wondrous rock. Although that would allow him to barely comprehend the Desolate Force and refine and use it, he would still be able to do so. In the end, he was unable to control the Desolate Force and ended up being killed by the backlash of the Desolate Force!
Qi Zhuohao even told Du Qingluo about the Desolate Cauldron, so it was not a big deal for him to tell Du Qingluo about the Secret Technique skill. He only wanted to leave this place as soon as possible and talk to Du Qingluo. His heart was very suppressed.
Taking a deep breath, Du Qingluo nodded slightly. Her heart moved. She hurriedly instructed, "Qi Zhuohao, you cannot tell anyone about the Desolate Cauldron and the Desolate Art. If anyone asks, just tell them about the Desolate Force you comprehended in the Wilted Wood Peak. Do you understand?"
Du Qingluo's tone was very serious. When Qi Zhuohao heard her, he asked in confusion, "Peak Lord, why is that? You know, even if this disciple keeps the secrets of the Desolate Cauldron and the Desolate Art, others also know that the Desolate Cauldron is in this disciple's body. What is the meaning of this?"
In Qi Zhuohao's opinion, whether the Desolate Cauldron was exposed or not was the same. No one was a fool and would not believe his words.
"Qi Zhuohao, in any case, just listen to me. You have to understand one principle. It's one thing for others to know, but it's another thing for you to say it out loud. There is a different nature between the two. What it gives you is a different consequence!"
Du Qingluo continued, "Qi Zhuohao, you have to believe me. I will not harm you, but what about others?"
Du Qingluo knew very well that the fact that Qi Zhuohao could use the Desolate Force would soon be known by the entire Thousand Searching Sect. Zhu Tianrong, the Peak Lord of Wilted Wood Peak, would never let Qi Zhuohao go. He would come and take Qi Zhuohao as his disciple.
If Zhu Tianrong really did that, he would be robbing the genius disciple of the Afterglow Peak. As a Peak Lord, Du Qingluo naturally wouldn't allow such a thing to happen. And most importantly, Du Qingluo was worried about Qi Zhuohao's safety. The Peak Lord of the Wilted Wood Peak, Zhu Tianrong, had ulterior motives. He wasn't a good person. If Qi Zhuohao went to the Wilted Wood Peak... The consequences are unimaginable!
Du Qingluo had also discovered some things about Zhu Tianrong by chance. She didn't want the disciples of the Afterglow Peak to be taken away by Zhu Tianrong. She also didn't want the disciples of the Afterglow Peak to be killed by Zhu Tianrong. It was better for Qi Zhuohao not to admit that the treasure, the Desolate Cauldron, was with him.
Qi Zhuohao nodded slowly. He knew that Du Qingluo was doing this for his own good. What Du Qingluo said made a lot of sense. He admitted that he had obtained the Desolate Cauldron. The higher ups of Thousand Searching Sect, especially the experts of Wilted Wood Peak, were qualified to take him away for investigation. However, he refused to admit it. He insisted that he had only comprehended the Desolate Force by accident. Even if the experts of the Wilted Wood Peak wanted to take him away, the Peak Lord of the Afterglow Peak, Du Qingluo, would not agree to it. After all, he was a disciple of the Afterglow Peak. If they wanted to investigate, they would have to look for him. It was also a matter of the Afterglow Peak. No one needed to interfere.
Du Qingluo had also taught Qi Zhuohao a lesson. The Thousand Searching Sect was a major sect of the righteous path, but this didn't mean that there were no treacherous and evil people in the Thousand Searching Sect. Those people would do anything for the sake of the Desolate Cauldron.
Although a treasure like the Desolate Cauldron could not be obtained even if Qi Zhuohao was killed, but before attempting it, who would dare to be sure? Attempting was an opportunity. If one did not try, there would be no chance. There were some things that weren't as simple as they looked. Qi Zhuohao had to learn to think. Everything that could harm him had to be eliminated as soon as possible!
"Peak Lord, don't worry! Other than you and Senior Sister Nan Yudia, I won't tell anyone else that the treasure, Desolate Cauldron, is with me."
Qi Zhuohao changed the topic and looked at Du Qingluo with anticipation. He asked, "By the way, Peak Lord, I have defeated Senior Brother Wen Yan, a disciple of the Outer Sect. Can I advance to a disciple of the Outer Sect now?"
Qi Zhuohao almost forgot about this matter. He was going to expose the Desolate Force. He only had one goal, and that was to become a disciple of the Outer Sect of the Afterglow Peak. Du Qingluo didn't pursue the matter of the Desolate Force. Instead, she wanted to help him hide it. He had to ask for an answer!
Du Qingluo grinned when she heard him. She nodded and said, "Qi Zhuohao, I really did not expect that you would still be able to remain calm after such a thing happened. You would even think about the challenge. Don't worry. The rules of the sect, even I can't violate them! "
Hearing Du Qingluo's reply, Qi Zhuohao immediately felt relieved. He hurriedly thanked, "Many thanks to the Peak Lord!"
"Qi Zhuohao, you don't need to thank me. This is what you deserve. Alright, remember my words. Go back!"
Du Qingluo waved her hand and said. Perhaps it was because of Qi Zhuohao's cultivation speed and the Desolate Cauldron that he got. She no longer had the heart to look down on Qi Zhuohao. On the contrary, she praised Qi Zhuohao very much, thinking that he was a rare genius disciple. Treasures were not something that anyone could obtain. She wouldn't accept someone for no reason. Martial artists as their masters!
Hearing this, Qi Zhuohao chuckled. He hurriedly bowed and replied, "Yes, Peak Lord. Disciple will take his leave..."