Just a single snippet made their hearts tighten involuntarily.
Chaos burst into a wild laugh. "You're fine, but I have no idea what might happen to your cute little junior brother~" After saying that, he vanished without a trace, as if he had never been there.
Zhao Chen'an bit his lip angrily and cursed Chaos under his breath. "Despicable bastard!"
After the curse, he still felt dissatisfied, so he cursed a few more times in his mind. Only when he felt his anger subside did he feel a bit more relieved.
Regarding this kind of formation, although Zhao Chen'an had never learned it, he wasn't completely ignorant. The most important thing for them now was to find a way out.
Qin Beixuan suddenly said, "Which direction did Chaos take you just now?"
Zhao Chen'an looked around and pointed in a direction. "…Southwest."
Qin Beixuan's expression suddenly turned solemn. He slowly blurted out, "The southwest is the second Kun palace… If I'm not mistaken, this should be the Qimen Dunjia. The southwest is the Death Gate."
Qimen Dunjia?
Zhao Chen'an had heard of it before. He learned about it by chance while reading a book. The Qimen Dunjia has eight gates. Among them, the Opening Gate, the Resting Gate, and the Life Gate are auspicious gates. The Hidden Gate and the Scenery Gate are of medium fortune, while the Death Gate, the Frightening Gate, and the Injury Gate are inauspicious gates.
Zhao Chen'an scoffed and complained, "This time, Yi Huachi really went all out. Setting up a Qimen Dunjia formation in his own house. Isn't he afraid that his servants might get trapped if they accidentally walk in?"
Suddenly, Zhao Chen'an seemed to realize something. "Wait! Senior brother, could it be that… Yi Huachi has hidden something here?"
"It's possible." Qin Beixuan didn't deny it.
It seemed that this trip wasn't in vain. He wondered what good thing Yi Huachi had hidden here. Could it be the lost Phoenix Seal?
Zhao Chen'an gently tugged at Qin Beixuan's sleeve and said with a smile, "Senior brother~ Do you know Qimen Dunjia?"
Qin Beixuan naturally knew that this kid wanted to use him as a tool again. "I know a bit, but not very well."
Zhao Chen'an didn't believe him this time because he knew a story. Qin Beixuan once set up a Qimen Dunjia formation on Ziwei Mountain to challenge the elders. As a result, Elder Huang, who was proficient in Qimen formations, was trapped in it for more than half a month before he could get out.
Since then, no one except their master dared to easily step into Qin Beixuan's formations.
Zhao Chen'an saw through it but didn't say it out loud. After all, he still didn't understand the world of the big shots. Since ancient times, there has been such a truth that big shots always like to be modest.
Zhao Chen'an squinted and smiled happily. "Then I'll rely on you, senior brother."
He could hug the thigh again. This thigh of his senior brother was really easy to hug.
Qin Beixuan looked at Zhao Chen'an and his gaze softened involuntarily. "Just follow me closely."
After getting Qin Beixuan's permission, Zhao Chen'an even mischievously hooked his finger around Qin Beixuan's palm.
Qin Beixuan felt the tickling in his palm and subconsciously grabbed this naughty finger. Zhao Chen'an looked thin, and even his fingers felt bony when grabbed.
Qin Beixuan couldn't help but remind him, "You're so thin. Can you fight well?"
"Sure, I can! Absolutely!" Zhao Chen'an grinned wickedly and said, "Do you want to try, senior brother?"
"…" Qin Beixuan naturally knew what he meant and blurted out, "Shameless."
Seeing that Qin Beixuan didn't plan to pay attention to him and took big steps, leaving him far behind, Zhao Chen'an smiled triumphantly in his heart but quickened his pace to catch up with Qin Beixuan.
"Senior brother, senior brother, don't be angry. Anger is bad for your liver." Zhao Chen'an chased after him relentlessly and kept chattering behind Qin Beixuan. His mouth never stopped. Finally, he asked, "Where are we going, senior brother?"
Qin Beixuan answered immediately, "The Frightening Gate."
It was obvious that although Qin Beixuan didn't say a word when Zhao Chen'an was chattering just now, he had been listening attentively.
After Qin Beixuan said that, he thought Zhao Chen'an might not understand, so he kindly explained it to him.
"The Frightening Gate is located in the west, corresponding to the Dui trigram. It belongs to the metal element in the five - element theory. It's an inauspicious gate, but it's also a gate related to disputes. Going in might yield some results."
Finally, he added, "The Frightening Gate is dangerous. Don't run around after we go in."
How dare Zhao Chen'an run around? The plot of his hundredth rebirth had finally made progress, and he had finally managed to hug his senior brother's thigh. He had to cherish his own life!
All the way, Zhao Chen'an closely followed behind Qin Beixuan. Wherever the other person went, he went. He was extremely obedient.
Before they knew it, they actually arrived at Yi Simiao's courtyard. Zhao Chen'an was stunned. "Did we get out??"
Weren't they supposed to go to the Frightening Gate?
Qin Beixuan shook his head. "No, we're still in the formation. This is the Frightening Gate."
Why was the Frightening Gate Yi Simiao's courtyard?
Creak—
Qin Beixuan gently pushed open the door. There was nothing inside. The empty courtyard looked even more desolate, as if it had been abandoned for a long time.
"Follow me closely." Qin Beixuan subconsciously stepped in front of Zhao Chen'an and led the way into the courtyard.
Seeing Qin Beixuan's action, Zhao Chen'an felt a warm feeling in his heart. You know, in the past, when facing such situations, except for protecting Zhu Heyu, Qin Beixuan basically ignored him.
"Senior brother," Zhao Chen'an followed Qin Beixuan unhurriedly. "Why are you suddenly so nice to me?"
Hearing Zhao Chen'an's question, Qin Beixuan was taken aback for a moment and then counter - questioned, "Was I really that bad to you before?"
Zhao Chen'an nodded in agreement. "Of course. You only had eyes for the little junior brother before and ignored everyone else."
Qin Beixuan also seemed to realize this. Since the day Zhao Chen'an climbed over the wall into his yard, strange memories had always appeared in his mind, making him unconsciously want to get closer to Zhao Chen'an.
But every time he got close to Zhao Chen'an, the memories would resonate. In severe cases, he would even have splitting headaches.
Qin Beixuan didn't know how to answer. If he told the truth, would Zhao Chen'an think he was crazy?
So Qin Beixuan said out of the blue, "You remind me of an old acquaintance, a very important one."
Zhao Chen'an said, "Your lover?"
"…" Qin Beixuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Probably not, but I'm not sure either."
Just as Zhao Chen'an was about to say something else, the scene in the courtyard suddenly changed. The lamps in the yard were suddenly lit, and the pear tree blossomed.
It was as if the courtyard had suddenly come to life.
Suddenly, the giggles of a woman came from the house. Both Zhao Chen'an and Qin Beixuan were very familiar with this voice.
It was Yi Simiao's voice.
"Could it be that Yi Simiao has also come in?" Zhao Chen'an whispered doubtfully.
Qin Beixuan was close to him and naturally heard it. "No, it's the soul in the Frightening Gate. Don't startle her."
"What?" Zhao Chen'an was stunned and said in surprise, "But Yi Simiao is still alive!"