The further up he went, the colder Zhuo Mufeng's heart became. As the altitude increased, the number of people lurking in the dark not only did not decrease, but increased, and their aura became stronger and stronger.
After walking tens of thousands of stone steps and approaching the mountain peak, the aura of hidden piles suddenly reached the level of the Earth Spirit Ranking. You must know that these are not just one or two, but nearly a hundred.
With this kind of lineup, even Tao Baibai, who is number one on the Star Ranking, will be intimidated when he comes, and there is no way he can resist.
The defensive manpower along the way, coupled with the deeply hidden terrifying formations, made Zhuo Daguan come to a conclusion that felt extremely powerless. I am afraid that no one in this world can forcefully break into or break through the Dongfang Family, here.
It's like a dragon's pond and a tiger's den with an iron cage!
This guy originally had the idea to find some loopholes along the way. If that didn't work, he could just leave secretly. But now it seems like it's just a big joke.
Finally reaching the top of the mountain, there was a flat plain, as if a piece of it had been cut off by a long sword. If he hadn't known about the situation here, Zhuo Mufeng would have thought he had arrived at a plain.
Another unpredictable formation. After the people inside heard the movement, they opened the formation. The mysterious Dongfang Family was finally revealed in front of Zhuo Mufeng.
Zhuo Mufeng had seen the Imperial Palace of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty before, and the exquisite jade palace in front of him was like a fairy palace in the sky. Although it was not as majestic and majestic as the palace, it was not inferior in terms of magnificence.
Especially under the dual background of clouds, mist and sunshine, the glazed roof is glowing with colors, the wooden pillars are shining, and the figures walking on the waist of the high-hanging corridor are like flying goddesses from the heavenly palace, floating like immortals.
Zhuo Mufeng suddenly understood why people from the Oriental aristocratic family always like to look at people through their nostrils. Growing up in such an environment, it would be difficult not to develop a sense of superiority.
The guards outside the gate saluted the three people in Dongfang Jingting. They could not help but look curiously at Zhuo Mufeng as if they were country bumpkins entering the city. Looking left and right, a touch of pride and contempt flashed in Zhuo Mufeng's eyes.
Following the three of them into the manor, Zhuo Mufeng was really eye-opening along the way.
The environment is also decorated with green lakes, rockeries, strange rocks, etc. The lake here is as big as the entire Wu Mansion. The railings around it are carved with white marble, and there are even gems and pearls inlaid in them. It is estimated that one of them is enough.
Ordinary people live a lifetime.
The rockeries and strange rocks are actually carved from the most precious agate and jade, and each has its own shape, which looks lifelike at first glance. Even the surface of each wooden pillar is full of details, down to the detailed carvings in every corner.
They are all so exquisite that they are breathtaking.
All in all, Zhuo Mufeng was dazzled by the wealth of the Dongfang family. Such a mansion is probably enough to build half a palace, right? The key is that it was built on such a high mountain, and the manpower and material resources consumed are unimaginable.
Moreover, even the servants and maids who walked along the way were all handsome and well-groomed. It is estimated that ordinary wealthy families cannot cultivate this kind of magnanimity.
Various signs gave Zhuo Mufeng a deeper understanding of the Dongfang family.
He finally understood why even the Eastern Zhou royal family was so afraid of it. If he were the Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, he would be restless if he had such a family with unparalleled military power and branches in the court.
In the middle of the journey, the three people from Dongfang Jingting left without saying a word to Zhuo Mufeng. The person leading the way was a beautiful maid who was twenty years old.
Seeing her pleasant smile, Zhuo Mufeng deliberately asked her some probing questions, and the maid answered them one by one with a friendly attitude.
Not long after, the two came to an elegant and beautiful courtyard, which was the place where Zhuo Mufeng was placed. Seeing that the maid was about to leave, Zhuo Mufeng hurriedly asked: "Miss Xiu'er, didn't the great elder summon me?"
The maid named Xiu'er showed two shallow pear circles and said with a smile: "Master Zhuo, just wait and see. The elder is busy with business, so I will naturally summon you when I think of you." She bowed and left with a fragrant breeze.
, and closed the courtyard door.
Holy shit!
Zhuo Mufeng almost cursed. Hearing this, if the dead old man couldn't remember, wouldn't he have to wait here forever? Considering the eyeliners around him, Zhuo Mufeng held his tongue.
He was full of depression, but when he thought about a place like this, even people like Tao Baibai would not be able to live there for a long time. It was possible for him to complete it, and it would be bragging rights in the future.
After enjoying the pain, Officer Zhuo pushed open the door with a cold face. This room was more than twice the size of his room in the Wu Mansion, and it actually had an independent secret room for practice.
In his heart, he despised the extravagance and waste of the Dongfang family. This guy had just arrived and did not dare to relax. After getting familiar with the environment of the room, he thought that he would not use it in vain, so he simply entered the secret room and started practicing on the spot.
In the evening, Xiu'er led two maids and brought plates of delicious food and wine.
Zhuo Daguan woke up from training and was very hungry. He was not afraid of the poison, so he ate a lot. Not to mention, the taste was so good that he almost swallowed his tongue. The look of devouring the food made the three women standing beside him secretly
He covered his mouth and smiled sweetly.
After finishing the meal, Zhuo Daguan still pretended to be reserved and said: "The taste is not bad, mainly because I am too hungry."
The three women closed the deal with a smile, and then left one after another. With nothing to do at night, and being quite unfamiliar with the surroundings, Zhuo Mufeng could only continue to practice.
Five days passed in a row.
Except for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and seeing three maids, Zhuo Mufeng couldn't come into contact with anyone. This guy had an out-of-touch nature, and he had the power of the Martial God Palace. His obsession with cultivation was far less than in the past, and he gradually began to hold back.
Can't stand it any longer.
I still don’t know when that dead old man from Dongfang Changsheng will think of me. He can’t just stay in a small room all day long without being summoned by him, right?
It’s not easy to come to the Oriental Family and you must experience it.
Zhuo Daguan drank some wine and became more courageous than before. In addition, he felt that if he did not do something wrong, the Dongfang family would not be able to deal with him innocently. After thinking for a long time, he finally stood up with a slap on the stone table and opened the courtyard with a high head.
He opened the door, looked around, and slipped out.
It was late at night, and the moon and stars were scarce.
Except for some patrolling guards, most people were resting in the room. When those guards saw Zhuo Mufeng, they somehow ignored him and walked by as if they didn't see him.
This made Zhuo Mufeng secretly suspicious and felt that something was abnormal. After thinking about it, he thought to himself, could it be that everyone knew that he was the person that the great elder wanted to see, so he didn't dare to disturb him?
After thinking hard to no avail, Zhuo Mufeng was too lazy to think about it. Anyway, he would go back after wandering around for a while, so what could happen?
But then, Zhuo Mufeng realized something was wrong. The Dongfang Family was too big. After wandering around at will, he found that he was lost.
Thanks to his amazing memory, he still clearly remembered some pavilions and scenery along the way, so he kept changing directions, trying to find relevant places and work backwards.
However, the Dongfang Family has such a vast layout, but every plant and tree is different. It is extremely prosperous, and this guy can't go back.
When he met the patrolling guards, he felt something in his heart and hurriedly stepped forward to ask. He thought he was friendly and said with a smile: "Everyone, I am Zhuo Mufeng, a guest invited by the great elder. I accidentally lost my way. Can you help me?"
This guy was obviously coerced into coming here, but he said it was an invitation, but he didn't even blush.
The group of people were stunned. Of course they knew about Zhuo Mufeng and had been told not to provoke him. Otherwise, did this guy think that the Dongfang Family could wander around at will?
Now being asked by him, the leader was really frightened by him. After all, according to the rumors, Zhuo Mufeng was indeed the person the elder wanted to see, so he politely said: "I wonder which courtyard Young Master Zhuo lives in?"
Zhuo Mufeng said awkwardly: "I really haven't noticed this."
The leader asked again: "Approximately where is it?"
Zhuo Mufeng: "I walked too fast just now, I forgot."
The leader's mouth twitched, how could he help?
"Yes!" Zhuo Mufeng suddenly looked happy and jumped to the roof, looking down from above, thinking that it would be easier to find the direction this way.
As a result, the patrol members were shocked. Since the establishment of the Dongfang Family, except for the head of the family and the great elder, no one seems to have dared to stand on the roof, right? Is this guy tired of living?
The leader was so horrified that he shouted: "Young Master Zhuo, you can't stand, come down quickly!" If someone else did this, he would have to take action. However, Zhuo Mufeng was the guest of the great elder, so he would inevitably have some scruples.
Zhuo Mufeng hadn't realized the seriousness of the problem yet, so he looked over and said casually: "It'll be fine soon."
A group of people were so anxious that they jumped to their feet. The leader even shouted several times to no avail. Finally he got angry and roared: "Get off here, or don't blame me for being rude!"
Zhuo Mufeng also held back his anger: "Senior, I can't find the way..."
The leader didn't wait for him to finish, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "Come here, there are thieves breaking in, shoot without mercy!"
Seeing that they were serious, Zhuo Mufeng finally woke up and hurriedly jumped off the roof. This guy has always been flexible and flexible, waved his hands and laughed and said: "It's just a joke, just a joke, don't take it seriously."
Are you kidding? Is it okay to joke about this kind of thing?
The group of people were speechless. The leader realized that this kid was a bit screwed up. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would get into trouble sooner or later, so he said: "Young Master Zhuo, we are responsible for the patrol mission. We cannot stay in one place for too long. I'm saying goodbye. You can find me slowly."
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With a wave of his hand, he quickly led the people away. Zhuo Mufeng did not look back no matter how much he shouted.
"People from the dignified Dongfang family treat guests like this, haha." Zhuo Mufeng sneered a few times, looking very rude.
He had no other choice but to continue looking for the road, and he found that at some point, he had arrived in front of a remote small courtyard.
Purple bamboo is planted on both sides of the small courtyard, and the paths are winding and winding. White mist drifts out from the courtyard at night. One can tell at a glance that the owner of the small courtyard must be a person who loves peace and quiet.
Only the courtyard wall is dilapidated and old, which is quite inconsistent with other buildings in the distance.
Zhuo Mufeng thought to himself that the owner of the small courtyard must be neglected in the Oriental family and his status was not high. He didn't want to have his nostrils turned up like others, so he just went in and asked.
The man approached softly and did not forget to knock on the door. There was no response for a long time. However, the courtyard door was not locked, so it opened in response.
After calling a few more times, no maid came out. Officer Zhuo was curious and used the Dao Demon Seed to detect the fluctuations. Sure enough, he found that there was no one inside, but the candle was lit, as if someone had been there before.
The owner was not here. He would definitely cause misunderstandings if he walked in. Just as he was thinking of waiting outside, a wave of waves suddenly approached quickly. Before Zhuo Mufeng could react, an angry voice sounded first: "The thief is so brave, how dare you
Take a peek at Sister Xue’s residence!”
A sword energy was aimed at Zhuo Mufeng from a distance, and almost the next moment, it stabbed with a whistling sound. The sword energy was surprisingly strong, and it was also filled with bone-deep coldness.
Zhuo Mufeng seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. He first moved three steps to the left, and then leaned back. The turning sword energy hit the air and easily cut the rockery on the side in half.
There was a whoop from behind, and Zhuo Mufeng turned around.
Under the moonlight, the attacker turned out to be a petite but very sweet-looking woman. She was glaring at Zhuo Mufeng angrily. After being stunned for a moment, she shouted: "Tell me, who sent you here?"
Judging from the opponent's fluctuations, this woman's skill is enough to rank at the top of the Earth Spirit Ranking, and she is not an easy person.
The key is that Zhuo Mufeng didn't want to cause conflicts in a place like this, so he quickly repeated his old trick: "Miss, listen to me, I was invited by the great elder to be a guest of the Eastern Family."
Not to mention, this trick really works. After hearing his words, the sweet woman visibly hesitated.
Just by looking at Zhuo Mufeng's ability to avoid her sword, he knew that the opponent was not an ordinary person. And looking at all the young people ranked in the Dongfang family, they seemed to be at odds with Zhuo Mufeng. There was no doubt that the opponent was an outsider.
Of course it is impossible for outsiders to break into the Dongfang Family, so is this sneaky and dirty boy really invited by the great elder?