After Qu Changzhi finished speaking, he glanced sideways, noticing a trace of hesitation on Jiang Daoist’s face, and said, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, do you have any concerns?"

Jiang Daoist replied, "I do have some doubts but I’m unsure if I should speak of them."

Qu Changzhi looked over and chuckled, saying, "It’s alright. Now that we’re on the same boat, neither you nor I can escape. Just speak your mind openly."

Jiang Daoist naturally understood his underlying meaning, gave a dry laugh, and said, "Master Qu’s arrangements are indeed well-considered, and should be sufficient for dealing with Daoist Zhang. However, as far as I know, there are many powerful Dharma Treasures within the immortal city. If I were him, I would definitely carry them for safety."

Qu Changzhi said, "What you say is not without reason. During the duel between Yong Fu and Daoist Zhang, indeed several powerful Dharma Treasures were used, but if there was an astonishing Supreme Treasure, I am somewhat doubtful. Why hadn’t he used it during the duel with Daoist Zhang?"

Jiang Daoist hurriedly replied, "I am by no means trying to alarm, Brother Daoist should know that I am a friend of Yong Fu. During a few drunken moments, he hinted in his words that there exists a treasure guarding the city within the immortal city; its power is immense, passed down since the founding of the city. Only the Master can use it. However, once used, it could either shorten one’s life or lead to death. Perhaps this is why Brother Yong doesn’t dare use it lightly, but if his life is in danger, he might become desperate."

Qu Changzhi nodded slowly, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for covering the overlooked details, fellow Daoist."

Jiang Daoist hurriedly returned the courtesy, saying, "You are too kind, too kind."

Qu Changzhi laughed, patting his shoulder, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured. This time, facing this opponent, it’s not just the three of us, but we also have additional help, so there is no need to worry."

Jiang Daoist was somewhat skeptical. While there are many Nascent Soul cultivators in East Victory Continent, each guards their own territory and it’s extremely difficult to gather a few.

Especially at this time, the Zhongtai Sect and Xuanyue Sect are in conflict; both sects’ cultivators are too busy to leave. As for the rest of the Loose Cultivators, just the ones with a little cultivation are staying behind closed doors, fearing involvement. He himself only came here because of a secret order to capture the An E Demon King. So where did Qu Changzhi find helpers so quickly?

But since the other party had spoken this way, he had no choice but to believe it. After saying a few more words, he joined him in the cabin to meditate and adjust breathing.

After about an hour, Qu Changzhi’s expression suddenly changed, seeming to sense something. Wang Guangyuan stood up, peeked outside, then discreetly glanced at Jiang Daoist and said ambiguously, "Senior Brother, someone is coming from the north."

Qu Changzhi calmly got up and also looked outward. It was noon, with the scorching sun high above. At the horizon, two flashing tunneling lights with demon energy were approaching.

As they came closer, the blowing black wind carried a pungent smell, causing him to frown slightly.

This time, surrounding Zhang Yan, he had previously asked for Python Clan’s aid, not only to increase his odds but also to test the sincerity of their alliance. But the Python Clan elders he had seen were on the proper Qi Dao path, while these two clearly followed a path of evil spirits, evidently not related to the Luo Family.

He thought for a moment and said, "Junior Brother, come with me to greet them."

Turning around, he exited the cabin door. Wang Guangyuan muttered something, clearly reluctant, but had no choice but to go out to welcome them. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Jiang Daoist thought about it and followed them out.

The three arrived on the deck and didn’t have to wait long before the two tunneling lights landed on the ship, enveloped in a flickering black aura that soon dispersed, revealing two old men.

The leading man was taller, with a partially bald head, sparse silver strands at the temples and the back, reminiscent of carp whiskers. His slightly yellow eyes and large white patches on his cheeks made him very ugly.

The other was slightly shorter, with a similar appearance and attire, making it clear they were brothers.

The elder first sized up the two, then stood upright, raised his hand in a greeting posture, and said loudly, "Which one of you is Master Qu? I am Yu Jia, and this is my younger brother Yu Yi. We have come at the command of clan elders to assist."

Wang Guangyuan disdainfully curled his lip, knowing from just their names that they were of humble Loose Cultivator origins.