Chapter 657 Power, Bai Minghe!

He moved and rushed towards the gray-clothed men.

His swordsmanship was sharp and precise, and each sword contained the power of the stars, making it impossible for the gray-clothed men to resist.

Under his attack, the gray-clothed men fell to the ground one after another.

In the end, all the gray-clothed men were defeated by Luo Yao and Li Qingyun.

They lay on the ground, no longer having any power to resist.

Luo Yao and Li Qingyun looked at the results of the battle in front of them and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

So far, this trouble is over.

"Brother Luo, what are you going to do next?"

Li Qingyun looked at Luo Yao with a questioning look in his eyes.

After this series of adventures and battles, their friendship and trust have reached a new height.

They are not only comrades fighting side by side, but also friends who can trust each other with life and death.

Luo Yao pondered for a moment, looked into the distance, and slowly said: "Qingyun, I want to go back to Shenmu City."

Li Qingyun nodded, expressing his understanding: "Shenmu City is indeed the nearest city nearby, but the Heart of the Sky in your hand is too precious, I am worried..."

Luo Yao interrupted him and said with a smile: "I understand your concerns, but please rest assured, I will act carefully."

"And, I believe that as long as we are united, nothing can stop us."

Li Qingyun felt a warm current in his heart after listening to Luo Yao's words.

He knew that Luo Yao was a trustworthy friend, and he would definitely do what he said.

So, the two decided to go to Shenmu City together.

Before leaving, Luo Yao carefully put away the Heart of the Sky to ensure that it would not be discovered by anyone.

After several days of running around, they finally returned to Shenmu City.

Shenmu City, this ancient and prosperous city, is located in a dense forest, as if it is the guardian of nature.

The buildings in the city are simple and elegant, the streets are clean and tidy, and there are endless pedestrians, revealing a sense of tranquility and harmony everywhere.

As soon as Luo Yao and Li Qingyun entered Shenmu City, they felt the prosperity and bustle here.

They shuttled through the bustling crowd, looking for a place to stay.

After some searching, they found an inn called "Yunlai Inn" and decided to stay there temporarily.

In the inn, Luo Yao and Li Qingyun each opened a room, and after a short rest, they met in the lobby of the inn.

They found a seat by the window, ordered a few side dishes, and began to discuss the next plan.

"Brother Luo, what do you think we should do with the Heart of the Sky?" Li Qingyun asked first.

Luo Yao pondered for a moment and slowly said: "The Heart of the Sky is a treasure of heaven and earth, and the power it contains is extremely powerful."

"But at the same time, it is also extremely dangerous. If you are not careful, it may lead to a catastrophe."

He paused and continued: "I think we should keep it properly first and wait for the right opportunity to deal with it."

Li Qingyun nodded in agreement: "Brother Luo is right, but the Heart of the Sky is so precious, how should we keep it?"

Luo Yao smiled slightly, took out a small jade box from his arms, and gently placed it on the table: "This is my plan."

Li Qingyun picked up the jade box curiously and looked at it carefully.

I saw that the jade box was engraved with exquisite patterns, emitting a faint fluorescent light, giving people a mysterious and solemn feeling.

"This is..." Li Qingyun looked at Luo Yao in surprise.

Luo Yao explained: "This is a jade box that I specially asked a master of refining to make, named 'Star Jade Box'."

"It is made of a rare material called 'Star Jade', which has a strong sealing ability."

"Putting the Heart of the Sky in it can isolate its breath and prevent it from being detected by others."

Li Qingyun couldn't help but admire Luo Yao's carefulness and thoughtfulness.

He nodded, carefully put the Heart of the Sky into the Star Jade Box, and then closed the lid again.

In the following days, Luo Yao and Li Qingyun traveled around Shenmu City to learn about the customs and history of this city.

They tasted local delicacies, watched wonderful performances, and had friendly exchanges with some practitioners.

However, the good times did not last long.

On the night before they were about to leave Shenmu City, an unexpected news broke the calm atmosphere.

That night, Luo Yao and Li Qingyun were chatting in the inn.

Suddenly, a hurried knock on the door sounded. They looked at each other and frowned.

Who would come to see them so late?

Luo Yao got up and walked to the door. When he opened the door, he saw a breathless waiter standing at the door with a note in his hand. He said anxiously: "Two guests, someone asked me to give this to you."

Luo Yao took the note and saw that it said: "Heart of the Sky, come and trade quickly."

"Otherwise, your life will be in danger." There was also an address attached below.

After reading the note, Luo Yao's face suddenly sank.

He knew that this was a threat from those forces who coveted the Heart of the Sky.

They actually found this place, and dared to threaten them so blatantly!

Li Qingyun saw this and understood the seriousness of the matter.

He clenched his fists, and a glimmer of anger flashed in his eyes: "Brother Luo, what should we do?"

Luo Yao took a deep breath and calmed down.

He knew that the current situation no longer allowed him to hesitate.

He must make a decision as soon as possible, otherwise not only will he be in danger, but innocent people will be implicated.

He turned around and said to Li Qingyun: "Qingyun, we can't sit still and wait for death. We must go and meet them to see what their purpose is."

Li Qingyun nodded and agreed: "Okay! Let's go together!"

So, the two of them followed the address on the note and came to a remote alley.

At the end of the alley, a dilapidated house came into view.

The door of the house was closed tightly, and the surroundings were quiet, as if there was no one around.

However, Luo Yao and Li Qingyun could feel a strong sense of uneasiness and depression.

They knew that this was where those forces were hiding.

The two looked at each other, with determination shining in their eyes.

They took a deep breath, and then pushed open the door of the mansion together.

Inside the door is a dark and narrow courtyard.

In the center of the courtyard, a mysterious man in black robes sat.

He wore a black mask on his face, revealing only a pair of sinister eyes.

Seeing Luo Yao and Li Qingyun enter the courtyard, the mysterious man stood up slowly. His eyes swept over the two people and finally stopped on the star jade box in Luo Yao's hand.

"It seems that you are very aware of current affairs." The mysterious man's voice was hoarse and cold, as if it came from under the Nine Netherworld.

Luo Yao did not answer, but held the star jade box tightly in his hand and stared at the mysterious man warily.

Li Qingyun stood beside Luo Yao, ready to fight at any time.

Seeing this, the mysterious man sneered at the corner of his mouth: "Don't be nervous, I don't want to rob you of the Heart of the Sky."

Luo Yao and Li Qingyun couldn't help being slightly stunned when they heard this.

Since it wasn't for the Heart of the Sky, why did they go to such trouble to find them?

The mysterious man seemed to see their doubts and continued to explain: "I am an envoy from an ancient family. Our family has been looking for the whereabouts of the Heart of the Sky."

"It wasn't until recently that we learned that the Heart of the Sky was acquired by you."

"Our family has a special purpose for the Heart of the Sky, so we have to disturb you."

Luo Yao and Li Qingyun looked at each other and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It turns out that the other party is not here to snatch the Heart of the Sky, so they may still have room for negotiation.

"Then what do you want us to do?" Luo Yao asked.

The mysterious man pointed to the Star Jade Box: "We hope you can hand over the Heart of the Sky to our family, and in return we can provide you with generous rewards."

Luo Yao and Li Qingyun looked at each other and smiled. They knew that this was the other party's true purpose.

However, they did not reject each other's request immediately.

"We can consider your request, but we need to see your sincerity first." Luo Yao said slowly.

The mysterious man nodded: "This is natural. I can give you part of the reward first as a sign of sincerity."

As he spoke, he took out an exquisite jade box from his arms and placed it gently on the table: "This is a special elixir made by our family, called 'Tianling Dan'. Taking one pill can increase your cultivation for a hundred years." ”

Luo Yao and Li Qingyun couldn't help but feel moved when they heard this.

They know that Tianling Pill is a treasure in the world of cultivation and its value is immeasurable.

However, they did not easily believe each other's words.

Luo Yao picked up the jade box and inspected it carefully. After making sure it was correct, he nodded: "Okay, we accept your sincerity."

However, just as they were about to conclude the deal, a sly smile appeared on the mysterious man's face: "However, this pill is only part of the reward.

The Heart of the Sky is vital to our family, and we must ensure that it returns to us intact. "

Li Qingyun's heart tightened and he felt an ominous premonition.

He stared at the mysterious man closely and asked, "Then what else do you want?"

The mysterious man said slowly: "We need one of you two to accompany us to the family to ensure that there will be no accidents in the Heart of the Sky on the way."

Luo Yao and Li Qingyun looked at each other, their eyes full of doubts and uneasiness.

They knew that this request would undoubtedly push one of them into a dangerous situation.

However, they also knew that if they did not agree to this request, it would be difficult to preserve the Heart of the Sky.

After a brief silence, Luo Yao took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I'll go with you."

When Li Qingyun heard this, he couldn't help but exclaimed: "Brother Luo, this is too dangerous! You can't go!"

Luo Yao shook his head and said firmly: "Qingyun, this is what I should do. The Heart of the Sky is something we get together. I can't let you take the risk alone."

"Besides, I believe their family will not do anything to me."

Li Qingyun wanted to say something else, but Luo Yao had already turned around and walked towards the mysterious man, handing him the Star Jade Box.

The mysterious man took the jade box with a satisfied smile on his face, and then made a gesture of invitation to Luo Yao.

Luo Yao looked back at Li Qingyun, smiled and said, "Qingyun, wait for me to come back."

After saying that, he followed the mysterious man out of the courtyard.

Li Qingyun stood there, watching Luo Yao's back disappear into the night.

He knew that this farewell might be an eternal farewell.

But he also believed that Luo Yao would be able to return safely.

Because they are friends and brothers, no matter what difficulties they encounter, they will support each other and face them together.

The night was as dark as ink. Li Qingyun stood alone in front of the dilapidated house, looking at the direction where Luo Yao disappeared, his heart was full of complicated emotions.

He knew what this trip meant to Luo Yao. It was not just a simple transaction, but also an adventure with an uncertain life and death.

However, Luo Yao chose this road without hesitation. For his friends and brothers, he was willing to give everything.

Li Qingyun clenched his fists and swore in his heart that no matter what difficulties Luo Yao encountered, he would do his best to help him.

Just as Li Qingyun was thinking, a burst of hurried footsteps came.

He looked up and saw a young man in green clothes rushing over with a trace of anxiety on his face.

"Brother Li, I heard that Brother Luo was taken away by those people. Is this true?"

The young man in green asked breathlessly.

Li Qingyun nodded and said in a deep voice: "That's right, Brother Luo chose to follow them to protect the Heart of the Sky."

The blue-clothed boy heard this and showed a trace of anger on his face: "Those guys are so despicable and shameless that they actually threatened us in this way!"

Li Qingyun sighed and said: "Now that things have come to this, we can only find a way to save Brother Luo."

The blue-clothed boy nodded and said: "That's right, we can't just sit back and watch, Brother Li, do you have any plans?"

Li Qingyun pondered for a moment and said: "I plan to investigate the details of those people first to see where they come from."

The blue-clothed boy nodded and said: "Okay, I'll go with you."

So, the two embarked on a journey to find clues.

After some investigation, they learned that those mysterious people came from an evil force called "White River".

This force is notorious in the cultivation world, and enjoys robbing treasures and killing innocent people.

After they learned that Luo Yao was taken away, they planned to use the power of the Heart of the Sky to improve their cultivation and dominate the cultivation world.

After Li Qingyun and the young man in blue heard the news, they became more determined to rescue Luo Yao.

They knew that it would be a difficult battle, but they were ready.

They began to look for forces that could fight against the Nether Palace, hoping to use their power to rescue Luo Yao.

After some efforts, they finally found a sect called "Tianjian Sect".

Tianjian Sect is a famous sect in the cultivation world, famous for its superb swordsmanship and chivalry.

They decided to go to Tianjian Sect for help, hoping to get their support.

The two of them traveled all the way and finally arrived at the mountain gate of Tianjian Sect.