Zhou Yu paused and said:

"Speak."

Zhang Qin bit her lip lightly and said:

"Mr. Zhou, although this Secret Treasure was left by the ancestors of our Zhang Family, our family is now in decline, and we have no real competitive power in this Secret Treasure. Even if we find the legacy left by our ancestors in the future, we may not be able to seize it."

"I would like to ask for your help, Mr. Zhou. In return, I can share the Zhang Family's Sword Dao heritage with you, and if I find my ancestors' sword, I am also willing to give it to you."

"Furthermore, before we find the heritage, we can follow you to find your friends."

"After all, within this Secret Treasure, we of the Zhang Family have some means that others do not."

Upon hearing Zhang Qin's words, Zhou Yu was taken aback.

He did not expect Zhang Qin to make such a request.

To be honest, when Zhang Qin mentioned that this was a Secret Treasure left by her ancestors, Zhou Yu felt awkward about looking for treasure.

However, with what Zhang Qin just said, Zhou Yu couldn't help but reconsider again.

After a moment of silence, Zhou Yu spoke:

"Miss Zhang, you may not be aware of my situation. In this Secret Treasure, as far as I know, Heavenly King Sea, Divine Sword Sect, Yin Ming Sect, the Gu Family, and the mysteriously resurrected Yu Fengtian, all want my life."

"Following me is bound to bring you a lot of trouble."

However, Zhang Qin said:

"Mr. Zhou, we are generally aware of these situations."

"Rest assured, since we are cooperating, we will face ups and downs together. Our Zhang Family is by no means ungrateful or treacherous."

"Of course, the reason I chose to save Miss Yun is also because we have investigated your character, Mr. Zhou. We know you are a trustworthy person."

"At any time, no matter how numerous the opponents, it's not scary, but it's terrifying if you don't have trustworthy people around you."

"This is what my father taught me."

Hearing these words, Zhou Yu's eyes revealed an expression of appreciation.

"Very well, since Miss Zhang said so, I have no objections."

Zhou Yu agreed to the cooperation, and Zhang Qin was very excited.

The group rested for three hours, and when most people had mostly recovered, they set off again.

This time, Gu Zifeng once again used the Taoist Tracking Technique to quickly lock in on Jiang Xiuwu's location.

...

In a pitch-black swamp within the Blood Sky Secret Treasure.

Three figures were hunting a young man.

This youth was Jiang Xiuwu.

And the three pursuing Jiang Xiuwu were three Emperor Realm experts.

Two among them were at the Peak of the Emperor Realm.

These three were Gu Cangchu, and the Gu Family's Gu Shun'an and Gu Shunde, both at the Peak of the Emperor Realm.

At this moment, the three of them were leisurely pursuing Jiang Xiuwu from behind.

Gu Shun'an asked in confusion:

"Vice Clan Leader, isn't this kid one of Zhou Yu's people? Why not capture him directly, but instead drive him here?"

Gu Cangchu sneered:

"Look over there!"

Gu Cangchu tilted his head slightly, pointing to a location about ten kilometers ahead.

Gu Shun'an and Gu Shunde looked up to see a mass of Demonic Qi about ten kilometers ahead.

"That's... that strange Demonic Qi!!"

Gu Shunde frowned and said.

"Exactly!"

Gu Cangchu sneered again.

"This kid is a cooked duck, and he can't fly away."

"But, I want to use him to test what exactly that Demonic Qi is all about."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shun'an and Gu Shunde immediately understood.

A sinister smile appeared on both their faces simultaneously.

"The Vice Clan Leader is indeed wise, letting him test it first while we observe from behind is the best."

"If he could lure Zhou Yu and trap him in that Demonic Qi too, all the better."

Gu Cangchu nodded with a cold smile.

"That's exactly the plan."

"Alright, stop talking, focus entirely. That kid has entered the Demonic Qi zone."

As he spoke, Jiang Xiuwu, with no way to escape, plunged headfirst into the black mist-wreathed swamp ahead.

Upon entering the swamp covered with black mist, Jiang Xiuwu immediately sensed a strange energy within the surrounding Demonic Qi attacking his Sea of Consciousness.

Jiang Xiuwu's expression changed dramatically.

Since entering the Secret Treasure, he hadn't encountered the Demonic Qi.

Having been chased by the three experts of the Gu Family, he stumbled upon this place and noticed the swamp was shrouded in black mist.

Anyone with half a brain would know that black mist was no good.

But with no escape, he had no choice but to charge in recklessly.

He initially thought the black mist was just some swamp miasma, at worst poisonous fog.

But unexpectedly, the black mist contained something that could attack his Sea of Consciousness.

In an instant, Jiang Xiuwu's face turned ashen, immediately urging his True Qi with all his might to protect his Sea of Consciousness.

However, this strange energy easily penetrated his True Qi defenses, wreaking havoc within his Sea of Consciousness.

Pfft!

Jiang Xiuwu's face went pale, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

As he got injured, more flaws appeared in his defense, allowing the strange energy to invade not only his Sea of Consciousness but other parts of his body too.

In just a short time, his body was covered in black lines.

Soon after, Jiang Xiuwu felt his consciousness starting to blur, and his body gradually stopped obeying his commands.

Seeing this scene from afar, the three from Gu Family tutted in admiration.

"This thing is quite powerful indeed."

"That Jiang Xiuwu didn't hold out for even ten minutes and already shows signs of being devoured and controlled."

"I wonder, what exactly is this thing?"

The three from Gu Family continued watching unhurriedly.

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