When the nice sword was mentioned, Little Yuaner felt wronged. She mumbled, Master, youre giving him a good weapon just because he gave you two pieces of worthless information, and I, your disciple, have nothing.

Impudent! Lu Zhou deliberately raised his voice. This was not the first time he had said this.

This disciple knows that shes wrong. Little Yuaner immediately lowered her head.

That weapon belongs to the Imperial Family in the first place. Theres no use for me in keeping it, Lu Zhou said.

Oh. Little Yuaner nodded.

Lu Zhou stood up slowly and headed to the hidden chamber.

Rest well, master.

After Lu Zhou disappeared from sight, Mingshi Yin said, Little Junior Sister, why are you so anxious about this? You know master loves you the most. Even I was given a weapon, so theres no way that hell forget about you. My Separation Hook and Scabbard is a fine weapon so Im sure that hell give you a nice weapon as well.

Old Fourth has a point. Moreover, with your talent, entering the Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm is only a matter of time. When that time comes, master will surely give you a weapon thats even better than my Overlord Spear!

Hmph! Goodbye! Little Yuaner turned around and left in a huff.

Mingshi Yin and Duanmu Sheng exchanged glances.

Pan Zhong cupped his fists and said, I think Miss Ninth is angered by the sight of the Separation Hook and Scabbard and the Overlord Spear Uh, Mister Third, Mister Fourth, I suddenly remember that my Six Yang Technique isnt initiated yet. Ill be taking my leave now. When he sensed the unusual looks Mingshi Yin and Duanmu Sheng were giving him, he simply came up with an excuse and left the great hall in a hurry.

Zhou Jifeng who had brought Hua Wudao to his lodge to rest was saved from this situation.

Old Fourth, lets go.

Lu Zhou went into the hidden chamber and looked at the mysterious box. Then, he shook his head. This thing can even withstand a blow from Unnamed. Clearly, heaven-grade weapons are useless against it. I think this box can only be opened with a special key. He nodded calmly, Old Fourth has many ideas. Maybe I should leave this box to him.

Since Lu Zhou had purchased this box from the systems shop, he was not worried about others coveting it. After a while, his attention drifted to his remaining merit points on the system dashboard.

4,762 points.

Lu Zhou had obtained the Five Energies Universe avatar through the lucky draw. The Six Recombinant Trigram Lines was sold at 12,000. He could not afford it now. If he earned merit points through conventional means, he did not think he would be able to afford it anytime soon.

Several ideas appeared in Lu Zhous mind and he nodded in satisfaction. Then, he called up the Heavenly Writings interface and began to comprehend it.

Six hours later.

Lu Zhou finally stopped comprehending the Heavenly Writing. Compared to his previous sessions, currently, it felt as though he had entered a state of immersive emptiness. The unfamiliar scripts were now embedded in his mind. With a simple thought, the scripts would appear.

Its alright for me to not understand them so long as the feelings right.

At this moment, Little Yuaners voice rang from outside the hidden chamber. Master, theres a reply from Jiang Aijian.

What did he say?

He said he wont be coming. He said the Evil Sky Pavilion is too dangerous of a place to visit, and it would be great if the nice sword could be delivered to him, Little Yuaner replied.

Lu Zhou nodded calmly. He had expected this.

Little Yuaner grumbled, He doesnt know how to appreciate favors. Should I go to Runan and drag him here?

Theres no need for that. Lu Zhou walked out of the hidden chamber with his hands on his back. He loves his life very much. Its only natural that he doesnt want to come here.

He thinks too highly of himself. Little Yuaner scoffed.

Jiang Aijian isnt an ordinary person.

When Little Yuaner heard this, a curious expression appeared on her face as she asked, Not an ordinary person?

Since hes capable of accessing the palace archives, he cant be an ordinary person, Lu Zhou said in an even-keeled tone.

Who is he then?

One who follows his heart is not an ordinary person. Lu Zhou smiled faintly. With a wave of sleeves, he left the great and made his way to the north pavilion where the prisoners were held.

Little Yuaner, naturally, followed her master when she saw him leaving.

In no time at all, Lu Zhou arrived outside the room where Fan Xiuwen was being imprisoned.

Two female cultivators were guarding the door. Although their cultivation bases were nothing to boast of, they managed to look intimidating.

Pavilion Master. The two female cultivators bowed.

Open the door.

Understood.

The door opened. Lu Zhou walked into the gloomy room. There were miscellaneous objects strewn everywhere he looked. This room had been the Evil Sky Pavilions storeroom before this. It had been hastily converted into a lockup, and it suited the purpose quite well.

Fan Xiuwen was bound in the center of the room. His hair was disheveled, he no longer looked like the majestic leader of the Black Knights. When the door was opened, the faint light from outside shone on his face so he could only see Lu Zhous silhouette. He chuckled weakly and struggled to get words out of his mouth. I-is this.. all there is to the Evil Sky Pavilion? Im afraid its not enough to make me talk.

Lu Zhou stood with his hands on his back as he nodded. I know the truth.

Fan Xiuwen was visibly shocked. All his listlessness seemed to have disappeared at this moment. His eyes widened as he exclaimed, Impossible!

Great General of Changning, Lu Zhou said. He did not mention the Second Prince.

Fan Xiuwen shuddered when he heard these words. These words proved that this mighty old man had discovered the truth. After a moment of silence, he said calmly, Im impressed.

Lu Zhou shook his head and said, Wei Zhuoyan isnt enough to make you bow. Apart from that, theres no way the Second Prince is capable of receiving your unwavering loyalty. There must be someone else whos strong enough to manipulate the grand leader of the Black Knights.

You Fan Xiuwen who had calmed down began to shake again. He was so agitated that his face and ears were red. His voice was subdued as he asked, How did you manage this? Even as the leader of the Black Knights, he had no choice but to lower his pride.

Do I need to tell my prisoner how I managed to accomplish such a feat?

Lu Zhou placed his hands on his back as he stared at Fan Xiuwen. Id like to know whose orders you are following.

I dont know, Fan Xiuwen replied.

Do you think I wont be able to find out just because you refuse to tell me? Lu Zhou stroked his beard calmly and continued, Regardless of who it is, they must be a trusted aid of the Second Prince.

Fan Xiuwens eyes widened.

Lu Zhou continued slowly, Its a woman, isnt it?

A woman whos skilled in witchcraft, Lu Zhou added.

Enough! Fan Xiuwens mental defenses crumbled completely. A furious and stubborn expression flitted across his face for a moment. However, in the next moment, it seemed as though he had wilted as he pleaded, Please spare her, I beg you

Lu Zhou regarded Fan Xiuwen with a complicated expression on his face. Who would have thought that the former number one person on the blacklist, the current watchdog of the Imperial Family, who did not fear death nor torture was doing this all for the sake of a woman?

Lu Zhou shook his head and said, Fan Xiuwen Tell me, who is she?

Fan Xiuwen shook his head desperately. He had a fierce and determined expression on his face. I cant tell you, I wont tell you I wont say anything even if I have to die.

Lu Zhou found this strange. In truth, the targets identity was clear now. It would not make much of a difference even if Fan Xiuwen revealed her name. Why was Fan Xiuwen doggedly protecting this secret with his life? It did not escape his notice that Fan Xiuwens eyes suddenly shone with faint blue light for a moment before it quickly returned to normal.

Suddenly, the voice of the Derived Moon Palaces female cultivators could be heard from outside. Pavilion Master, somethings happening to Miss Fifth!