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"You've been talking to me about the Secret Realm for so long, what does this have to do with me helping you ascend to the position of Family Head of the Mo Family?" Qin Yi asked.

"Brother Qin, no need to rush, listen to me explain slowly. In a few days, the Secret Realm will open, which happens once every ten years. At that time, disciples from the Five Great Families will enter the Secret Realm. If I can obtain the first place, I can become the next Family Head of the Mo Family."

"First place?" Qin Yi was surprised, "Is there some kind of competition?"

"Among the Five Great Families, those who enter the Secret Realm are the elites of their families. Each person will carry with them a specially made Secret Realm Holy Order, which can be taken from each other. Ranking is based on the number of Holy Orders obtained."

"Every time someone enters the Secret Realm, the Five Great Families offer generous rewards. The higher the rank, the more abundant the rewards. This time the Five Great Families are each offering a five-hundred-year Earth Spirit Stone as a reward for first place."

"Earth Spirit Stone?" Qin Yi's eyes lit up.

The Earth Spirit Stone is a type of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Stone, formed under extremely harsh conditions and more rare than Spirit Grass or Spiritual Medicine, containing a large amount of Spiritual Energy, which is of immense benefit to Qi Refiners. Especially a five-hundred-year one, it is truly a rare treasure.

"Brother Qin knows about Earth Spirit Stones?" Mo Wuji was surprised.

Because Earth Spirit Stones are so rare, not many people know about them, and even those who see them might not recognize them.

Qin Yi slightly nodded: "I read about them in an ancient book."

"This time, the first place will receive five Earth Spirit Stones. But that's not the most important thing; Second Grandfather announced on the spot that if anyone from our Mo Family can get first place, they'll be the next Family Head. Brother Qin, this is my only chance."

Qin Yi squinted slightly: "Is this reliable? If you get first place, can your Second Grandfather really pass the position of Family Head to you?"

"He said this in front of all the clan members, so I don't think he'd do something like eating his words." Mo Wuji smiled, but his smile was a bit sorrowful, "Maybe they never thought I could come out of the Secret Realm alive, so they dared to say this, right?"

"What do you mean? Is the Secret Realm that dangerous?"

"Not exactly, though I don't have much status in the Mo Family and always keep a low profile. However, Second Grandfather's lineage has never trusted me, and I'm afraid they'll make a move against me in the Secret Realm. After all, with so many dangers in the Secret Realm, dying inside is quite normal."

Qin Yi was surprised: "You're saying your Second Grandfather's lineage will take action against you in the Secret Realm? Can people kill inside the Secret Realm?"

"Once inside the Secret Realm, no one knows what happens. Fighting over the Secret Realm Holy Orders, confrontations with weapons, death and injury are normal."

Qin Yi's eyes narrowed slightly, thinking to himself: "If the younger generation of the Five Great Hidden Families all die in the Secret Realm, cutting off the Five Great Hidden Families' legacy, that would certainly be a major event."

"Mo Young Master, in the Mo Family, who else is your biggest competitor?"

"Mo Tianhao, my Second Grandfather's biological grandson, his talent is quite remarkable. Given my Second Grandfather's special care for him and the constant provision of great medicine, his cultivation is extremely high. This year, he's exactly thirty; if he passes this age, he won't be able to enter the Secret Realm anymore. Second Grandfather announced the next Family Head at this time to create momentum for Mo Tianhao."

Qin Yi's lips curved slightly: "Is he so sure Mo Tianhao will get first place?"

"Mo Tianhao's cultivation is deep and unfathomable; in recent years, he has rarely been seen outside, spending most of the time in seclusion. Second Grandfather is the Family Head, and Mo Tianhao doesn't lack cultivation resources or guidance. Even I don't know what level his cultivation has reached now."

"What about the other families?" Qin Yi asked.

"Actually, those entering this time are all elite disciples of their respective families, all with strong cultivations, and are formidable opponents."

"I'm not a disciple of your Five Great Families, can I enter as well?"

Mo Wuji first bowed deeply to Qin Yi: "Please forgive me, Brother Qin. We are allowed to bring one attendant each inside, so..."

"I see, you want me to pretend to be your attendant and enter?"

"I hope for your understanding, Brother Qin. I mean no offense; it's really a need-driven situation."

Qin Yi waved his hand and laughed: "No problem, but if I help you get first place, I want those five Earth Spirit Stones."

"That's only natural. Even if Brother Qin didn't ask, those five Earth Spirit Stones should indeed belong to you." Mo Wuji hurriedly said.

Hidden Realm?

Qin Yi's lips curved slightly, interesting.

Half an hour later, Qin Yi left the Donglai Hotel.

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That midnight, with the moon bright and stars sparse.

Mo Wuji and Qin Kang'an quietly left the Donglai Hotel, heading directly for the Duan Family.

"Young Master, Mo Wuji went towards the Duan Family, it seems he's going to meet Qin Yi."

On the rooftop of a tall building, a tall and slender young man stood with his hands behind his back, looking arrogant.

Behind the young man, an elderly man with white hair and beard spoke, his expression not particularly respectful.

The young man was Nan Zaitian.

And the elder was the Nan Family steward who had been severely embarrassed and extorted ten billion by Qin Yi.

Nan Zaitian squinted his eyes to a slit: "Going sneakily to the Duan Family at such a time, what on earth is Mo Wuji up to? Could he have formed a partnership with Qin Yi?"

"If that's the case, then the Young Master need not worry. Qin Yi killed Mo Buwen, and Mo Wuji is collaborating with the enemy. If this matter reaches the ears of the Mo Family, given Mo Wuji's awkward position in the Mo Family, he would surely be expelled from the Nan Family, eliminating a rival for the Young Master."

Nan Zaitian sneered: "If that's the case, then it would be easy to handle. But my father warned me, Mo Wuji isn't simple, and told me to pay close attention. Surely, he wouldn't be foolish enough to cooperate with Qin Yi?"

"In recent days, the two of them have been very close. Mo Wuji's presence in the Nan Family is awkward and precarious. And Qin Yi is cunning and sly; he might have used sweet talk to confuse Mo Wuji, reaching some kind of agreement."

Nan Zaitian nodded slightly: "Let's go and follow them to see."

The two of them rose into the air, silently following behind Mo Wuji and Qin Ankang.

Mo Wuji and Qin Kang'an arrived above the Duan Family, looking down. Suddenly, a bird-like sound came from Qin Kang'an's mouth.

"What are they doing?" Nan Zaitian wondered.

The old man named Gao was also puzzled.

Soon, there was movement from the Duan Family, and a petite figure quietly slipped out, looked up, and then waved a hand.

Qin Kang'an didn't move, but Mo Wuji descended from the air.

The petite figure saw Mo Wuji and happily ran over, taking his hand with intimacy.

"Is this girl called Liu Yiren?" Nan Zaixu asked.

The old man named Gao nodded slowly: "That's right, a few days ago Qin Yi even brought this girl to meet Mo Wuji."

"Strange, what is Mo Wuji up to? Coming to the Duan Family in the middle of the night, could it be just to meet with Liu Yiren in secret? Isn't he afraid of being discovered by Qin Yi?"