"Hum!"

"So Master Zhang's woman is hiding in this place!"

"Ended up making me find her!"

Before Shen Xinhe lost consciousness, she heard these few self-muttered words, and then her body became light as she was taken away by someone.

This unexpected incident here was something Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't possibly know for the moment.

After the matters at Mirror Lake Villa concluded, he didn't linger but headed for Xuanqi Sect.

Worldly Magical Artifacts originate from Xuanqi!

Xuanqi Sect, a long-standing sect and leading force in the realm of artifact refining.

Its age-old heritage grants Xuanqi Sect a vast amount of Heavenly Treasures.

Zhang Xiaoshan made his journey to Xuanqi Sect hoping to acquire these Heavenly Treasures.

Throughout Zhang Xiaoshan's trip to Xuanqi Sect, Xia He naturally followed closely by his side.

Xia He's appearance had already changed.

This was not due to a disguise skill, but rather the use of a Human Skin Mask Magic Artifact similar to Second Young Master Shen's.

"How much longer?"

Driving on the mountain path for a while, Zhang Xiaoshan asked Xia He.

Upon being asked, Xia He didn't immediately respond.

Xia He was daydreaming.

She never expected Zhang Xiaoshan to actually dare to come to Xuanqi Sect.

Xia He's mood was very complex.

On one hand, she hoped her master Li Chengfeng and the many experts of Xuanqi Sect could suppress Zhang Xiaoshan.

On the other hand, she was worried Zhang Xiaoshan was too strong and Xuanqi Sect might not be able to deal with him.

If Zhang Xiaoshan wipes out Xuanqi Sect, that would be an enormous problem.

"Ahem!"

While Xia He was still contemplating, she heard a cough.

She immediately snapped out of it, remembering Zhang Xiaoshan seemed to have asked her something.

Recollecting briefly, she dared not delay, and promptly responded.

"There's half an hour's journey left before we reach the foot of the mountain."

"However, the mountain mist is thick right now, making it difficult to enter the mountain."

"Though I am a disciple of Xuanqi Sect, most of the time I stay within the sect or outside it for extended periods."

"When the dense mist seals the mountain, I can't find the correct path immediately."

Xia He's words were not meant to trick Zhang Xiaoshan.

Xuanqi Mountain, where Xuanqi Sect resides, is quite unique in itself.

Unless you're one of the mountain's regular visitors, many people attempting to find Xuanqi Sect eventually realize they're just going in circles.

"Then how can we get in?"

Zhang Xiaoshan straightforwardly asked Xia He without beating around the bush.

Upon being asked, Xia He quickly answered.

"Xuanqi Mountain has plenty of ginsengs."

"Those ginseng pickers deal with Xuanqi Mountain regularly and depend on it for their livelihood."

"They are extremely familiar with every part of Xuanqi Mountain."

"Even if the dense mist seals the mountain, they can still find ways to enter."

"We just have to find an experienced ginseng picker to guide us and we'll find the right path."

After Xia He finished, Zhang Xiaoshan nodded slightly.

"If that's the case, let's first find a ginseng picker."

Although Zhang Xiaoshan felt that others visiting Xuanqi Mountain end up going in circles mostly due to formation arts,

With his Spiritual Eyes, seeing through formations shouldn't be difficult.

But since getting a ginseng picker to lead would easily allow entrance, finding a ginseng picker would be fine.

Xia He indeed knew where the ginseng pickers lived.

If it wasn't for the dense mist sealing the mountain, she could have taken some time and found her way back herself.

Encountering the 'sealing mist' scenario, having a ginseng picker guide is evidently the easiest way to enter the mountain.

With Xia He's guidance, they quickly found a ginseng picker.

This was a mountain dweller named Seventh Uncle, who held high seniority in the village and was very experienced.

Yet, just as Seventh Uncle was about to lead Zhang Xiaoshan and Xia He up the mountain, an obese middle-aged man suddenly ran over.

This obese middle-aged man was the village chief of Caishen Village.

Zhang Xiaoshan and Xia He had met this person earlier when finding Seventh Uncle.

"Haha..."

"Sorry to trouble you both, sorry indeed."

"Initially, Seventh Uncle was supposed to guide you up the mountain."

"But as it turns out, two prominent figures have also arrived to go up the mountain."

"Our place is too humble to offend, would you two be willing to accommodate?"

"Maybe go along with them up the mountain?"

"Or wait until they enter, then let Seventh Uncle take you up afterward."

The middle-aged village chief seemed quite apologetic.

Before Zhang Xiaoshan could reply, a cold voice suddenly rang out.

"How much did you pay the ginseng picker to guide you? I'll double the amount and reimburse you."

"My brother and I have urgent matters to attend to up the mountain, even if you both want to join, you won't keep up with us."

"Please wait outside for the next round."

Gu Ting removed her sunglasses and placed them into the pocket in front of her, casually saying.

She wasn't negotiating but rather issuing an order to Zhang Xiaoshan.

Upon hearing her, Zhang Xiaoshan showed no reaction, while Xia He's brows immediately furrowed!

"Impudent!"

Xia He couldn't tolerate such a spoiled princess attitude and coldly rebuked.

She had already deduced that Gu Ting and Gu Cheng, who was approaching from not far, were both Martial Artists.

However, with only two Gang Qi Martial Artists, what was there to be arrogant about?