In the VIP seating area, listening to the cheers around him, Luo Meng sighed inwardly. He had known the outcome would be like this ever since Long Chen was defeated. He just hadn't expected it to be so quick.
The Xu family's Star Track Ice Staff. The number one control under the starry sky. He knew about it.
After the Xu family had briefly appeared a few hundred years ago, no one like that had emerged again. He hadn't expected the Spirit Transmission Tower to uncover another one.
Lan Muzi's expression was equally complex. However, he did not dwell on it. He stood up and walked over to Lin Jiayi, ready to discuss the follow-up matters.
Tang Yinmeng also sighed. She took the initiative and walked over to Huo Yuhao and the others. "I am Tang Yinmeng, an inner courtyard student of Shrek Academy. I would like to speak with you. May we move elsewhere?"
"Certainly." Huo Yuhao took one last look at the arena below, then withdrew his gaze and nodded to her.
The four walked out of the VIP area. The door behind them closed gently. Tang Yinmeng glanced at Gu Ruiqiu. Knowing her relationship with Gu Yuena, she did not say much. After creating a soundproof barrier with her spirit power, she said, "As you probably know, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is our academy's holy land, a legacy left by the Sea God Ancestor. However, the immortal herbs there have their own thoughts. They have an agreement with us that only a few herbs can be taken at a time. In return, we must protect the place from being destroyed."
Gu Ruiqiu listened, silently curling her lip.
Many people knew about the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, as it was an important location for Shrek. However, few powers knew its exact location. The Spirit Transmission Tower, for certain reasons, was well aware of its location and the situation nearby.
To make the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well safer, Shrek Academy had put in considerable effort.
As far as she knew, there were toxic mists there capable of killing a Super Douluo. Tang Sect's headquarters was also located next to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, with multiple Three-Word Battle Armor Masters stationed there, and even a Four-Word Battle Armor Master.
As Tang Yinmeng had said, it was very well protected.
Tang Yinmeng continued, "The last time the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was opened was several decades ago. We are still quite far from the agreed upon time. Opening it now actually violates the agreement. However, because of Inherited Spirit Souls, some immortal herbs worried about standing the heavenly tribulation now have another option. They will seek suitable people to sign contracts with. So to obtain an immortal herb, one must gain their recognition."
Tang Yinmeng explained in detail the method for obtaining an immortal herb and the precautions for going to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Seeing that the others had no objections, she breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, she asked, "May I ask which Their Excellencies will be going to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?"
"Teacher Snow Empress, Bear Lord, and Her Majesty Tianfeng Douluo will all be going."
Tang Yinmeng nodded. "I understand. Are the three Their Excellencies currently at the Spirit Transmission Tower? Before we depart tomorrow, may I go pay them a visit?"
"Bear Lord has not come. As for a visit, I'm afraid only Her Majesty Tianfeng Douluo would receive you." Gu Ruiqiu glanced at Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena. "If you wish to go, I can take you there."
"Then I will trouble you, Miss Gu Ruiqiu." Tang Yinmeng smiled slightly.
"It's nothing."
Gu Ruiqiu gave an elegant smile, greeted Huo Yuhao and the others, and led Tang Yinmeng toward the Spirit Transmission Tower headquarters.
Gu Yuena exchanged a glance with Huo Yuhao, her tone subtle. "Will she not..."
Huo Yuhao shook his head and smiled. "Don't worry. She knows her limits. Nothing will go wrong. Let's go. We need to tell Xiaoyan and the others about the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and congratulate them on their victory."
Gu Yuena withdrew her gaze and nodded. "Speaking of which, don't you think Ruiqiu has been acting strange lately? Secretive."
That girl had been competing with Huo Yuhao for status in the house recently, but she had suddenly stopped. Her getting along with Yuhao had also become very harmonious. Of course, that was a good thing. It was just that Gu Ruiqiu had recently been leaving early and returning late. No one knew what she was up to. It was a bit strange.
She had no work now, did she?
According to the Spirit Transmission Tower's regulations, she should be on leave temporarily during the lead-up to the Spirit-Ice Ceremony. Tasks like organizing the celebration's books and props props should not fall to her. So what was she busy with?
A flicker of something passed through Huo Yuhao's eyes. His tone was flat. "She is probably... looking for something."
In front of the Spirit Transmission Tower, Gu Ruiqiu directly sought out her good friend, Zhao Yao. Zhao Yao was the daughter of Zhao, the Spirit Transmission Envoy.
Zhao Yao was leaning against the entrance of the Spirit Transmission Tower, playing with a strange soul tool glowing with a faint blue light. Seeing Gu Ruiqiu approach, her eyes curved in a familiar, mischievous smile.
"Is that you, Ruiqiu? What is it? Looking for some rumors or news?"
At this point, she leaned mouth close to Gu Ruiqiu, cupping her hand to her, and whispered, "I recently discovered some books while organizing the classics. They're about the First Generation Tower Master. The content is quite explosive. I don't know which senior wrote them, but they haven't been destroyed. You've been collecting this kind of thing lately, haven't you? I've told you the news. That's interesting enough, right?"
Gu Ruiqiu: "..."
She didn't know if the content was rumor she had started, but she still tried her best to recycle and destroy it as much as possible. If it accidentally fell into Huo Yuhao's hands, she felt she would eventually be exposed.
And although it had been an act of retaliation under the "big trend," looking back now, she had gone a bit too far. If you knew you were wrong, you should correct it.
No!
Gu Ruiqiu suddenly shook her head.
She hadn't done much either. She, an Auspicious Beast, did not write storybooks. She had only casually mentioned a few things as references to the "historians." Who could have guessed that those responsible for writing the "unofficial histories," inspired by just a few words from her, would have a surge of inspiration and write those things?
And she was not the only one involved. Yet now, only she was working to destroy the evidence. It was furiously frustrating.
"Give it to me later..."
Gu Ruiqiu had just agreed when she suddenly realized something. "Wait, how did you know I was collecting them?"
She had been very careful.
"Don't forget what I do. You suddenly became involved in the preparations for the Spirit-Ice Ceremony. I only needed to pay a little attention to figure out what you were up to."
Zhao Yao did not elaborate further, but Gu Ruiqiu already understood.
She had almost forgotten. Although this girl loved spreading false rumors and misleading information, her true specialty lay in intelligence gathering.
"Excuse me?"
Tang Yinmeng, who had been left standing, finally found an opportunity to interject. "Are you two finished?"
"I'm sorry. My apologies."
Gu Ruiqiu turned back and gave an apologetic smile. "This is Zhao Yao. She is the know-it-all of the Spirit Transmission Tower, one might say. Sister Zhao Yao, this is Tang Yinmeng, the senior apprentice sister of Shrek Academy's inner courtyard."
Zhao Yao and Tang Yinmeng exchanged greetings. Then, at a look from Gu Ruiqiu, understanding dawned. A smile appeared on her face.
"Miss Tang, is this your first time at the Spirit Transmission Tower headquarters?"
"Yes, it is."
"Would you be interested in hearing some of the legends about this place?"
Tang Yinmeng was slightly taken aback, then nodded and smiled. "Certainly."
"Then let's start with Bear Lord."
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