As soon as these words were spoken, Ding Hao noticed Feng Xingran's expression change slightly. Then she regained her composure and slowly walked out of Ding Hao's room. Ding Hao had no intention of getting involved at first, but when he thought that this man was from the Heavenly Slaughter Demon Palace, he became a little curious and followed her out. The three sects of the Devil's Path seemed united and friendly on the surface, but only they themselves knew how many secret battles there were among them.

"Sure enough, it's Miss Xingran. After so many years of separation, I didn't expect Miss Xingran to still be as beautiful as ever. The Hell Demon Sect and the Treasure - Gathering Sect are thousands of miles apart. Miss must be tired from the journey. I hope I'm not disturbing you." Du Gu Ce greeted Feng Xingran softly when he saw her.

Du Gu Ce was wearing a white Taoist robe. Paired with his tall and slender figure and handsome face, he was truly elegant and refined, making it hard to associate him with a devilish cultivator. This man was very tactful in his speech, and with his gentle expressions and occasional smiles, he really had the charm to attract any woman.

However, for some reason, Ding Hao felt an instant dislike for this man when he saw him. He always felt that whether this man was speaking or laughing, it wasn't from the heart, giving an impression of hypocrisy.

"Brother Du Gu, you're being too polite. You came to visit me right after I arrived. I'm really flattered. From your tone, Brother Du Gu, it seems that you've been on this mountain for several days. I wonder if anything special has happened." Feng Xingran said leisurely.

"Miss Xingran, you've asked the right person. Although I've only been here a few days earlier than you, I've really inquired about quite a few secrets. I wonder if Miss would like to hear them?" At this point, Du Gu Ce paused and stared at Ding Hao.

Ding Hao was just about to leave when Feng Xingran said, "Brother Du Gu, you don't need to worry. He's a third - generation disciple of our sect. He's very tight - lipped. Brother Du Gu, don't worry about this. What on earth is it that makes you so cautious? Please tell us quickly."

Ding Hao was greatly surprised. Why did Feng Xingran help him speak several times? Could it be that she really had a crush on him? But why was she so ruthless and heartless when facing him?

At this time, it would be inappropriate to leave, so he stood still and remained silent, but he was constantly watching Du Gu Ce. Ding Hao always felt that this man was extremely dangerous.

"Miss Xingran, you may not know. The number of people coming to this conference is beyond your imagination, Miss. Not to mention our two sects, Shi Yu - shuang from the Demon - Sword Palace of the Devil's Path arrived the day before yesterday. Bai Yu - qing from the Qingyun Sect, Ning Du - xu from the Chicheng Sect, and Zhu Ming - yao from the Luofu Sect of the Taoist sects have also arrived one after another yesterday. Compared with them, Miss Xingran, you arrived a bit late today. Were you delayed on the way?" Du Gu Ce asked.

After glaring at Ding Hao again, Feng Xingran said, "I was just having some fun on the way, Brother Du Gu. I hope you won't laugh at me. I wonder who accompanied these people. These people are all outstanding among the younger generation in the cultivation world. Are their sects really so relieved to let them come out?"

"Miss Xingran, you're being too polite. Not to mention that I saw Tian Yao Nie Tian when I arrived. Although Nie Tian is not from your Hell Demon Sect, with his friendship with your father, everyone knows that he's here to protect you, Miss. To be honest, the ones who came with me are the two elders of our sect, Hen Tian and Hen Di. I don't know about the people from the other sects yet, but they surely won't be weak. It seems that there will be quite a few battles at this conference." The man said slowly.

Although there were only a few words, Ding Hao already knew that this conference was by no means as simple as it seemed on the surface. Even though Ding Hao had just entered the cultivation world, he had heard of the people mentioned by the two just now.

These people were the most dazzling new forces among the third - generation disciples of both the Taoist and Devil's Paths. Not only were their cultivations far ahead among their fellow disciples, but their talents and knowledge were also top - notch. With so many young talents gathered here, it couldn't be just for trading items.

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Moreover, from Du Gu Ce's tone, there seemed to be other inside information. It seemed that Feng Xingran also knew about it. What on earth could attract so many people to gather here? Ding Hao felt that this trip was really worthwhile. If he could fish in troubled waters and get some benefits, that would be even better. But when he thought of his own cultivation, he felt it was rather unrealistic. Any of these people could easily destroy him. Moreover, who knew how many experts were hiding in the dark.

"Oh, you even brought the two elders, Hen Tian and Hen Di, this time. It seems that your Heavenly Slaughter Demon Palace is determined to win. I wonder what Brother Du Gu's plan is in coming to see me, Xingran? Is it just to tell me this? I'm really grateful." Feng Xingran said.

"I came here this time also following the wishes of the two elders. I hope to reach a consensus with your Hell Demon Sect. To be honest, before coming here, I've already talked to Shi Yu - shuang. Shi Yu - shuang has agreed to advance and retreat with our palace. I wonder what Miss thinks. If our various sects of the Devil's Path don't reach a consensus, we'll only be giving the Taoist sects an advantage for nothing." Du Gu Ce said seriously.

"Brother Du Gu, you're overthinking. What you said is exactly what I think. Before I came, my father had already told me. Of course, I'll advance and retreat with the people of our Devil's Path. This matter is of great significance. Even if we have to destroy it, we must not let the Taoist sects get it. Otherwise, there will be no place for our Devil's Path in the future." Feng Xingran said firmly.

"Miss Xingran is really far - sighted. I really admire you, brother. I knew Miss would surely agree. Since that's the case, I won't say more. I'll come to visit again when the conference officially starts. I'm really sorry to disturb you so early, Miss. I hope you'll forgive me." As he said this, he waved his hand to take his leave.

Feng Xingran didn't try to keep him. She only said that she would tell Nie Tian about this in detail. Before leaving, this man accidentally glanced at Ding Hao again. Ding Hao felt a sudden chill all over his body, and then he regained his composure as if nothing had happened.

But Ding Hao already knew that this man had murderous intent towards him. Ding Hao suddenly felt confused. He had just met this man for the first time. Why did this man have murderous intent towards him? It seemed that the matter these two people were talking about must be of great importance.

Seeing that he had left, Feng Xingran looked at Ding Hao with great interest, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

After hearing the conversation between the two just now, Ding Hao no longer dared to underestimate this woman. Although this woman was sometimes unreasonable, looking at her actions, she was definitely not a brainless person. The people of the Devil's Path sects were always suspicious. Why did she let him hear such a secret? Could it be that she had other plans for him? But with his low cultivation, he couldn't help her at all. What value did he have for her to use? Right, it must be the secret of the Slaughtering Demon Array that made her suspicious of him.

"After listening for so long, you should know that this conference is definitely not simple. If you agree to help me, Miss, I'll tell you the biggest secret of this Treasure - Gathering Sect conference." Feng Xingran said after a moment of silence.

"I'm not interested in the secret you mentioned at all. Besides, my magic power is low. Even if I have the intention, I don't have the ability to help you. After this conference is over, I hope Miss will keep her promise and let me leave." Ding Hao was completely unmoved.

"Oh, I don't believe you're not interested in this matter. As long as you agree to help me, Miss... I'll forgive you for peeping at my body. Besides, I'll give you some benefits. As long as you come back to the Duanhun Mountain with me, I promise to let you leave on your own and won't make things difficult for you anymore. What do you think?" Feng Xingran's words had a pleading tone.

Ding Hao's expression was uncertain. He thought that he had nothing to do anyway, and his ultimate goal was also to return to the Duanhun Mountain. It didn't matter who he went back with. The key was that these people all had extremely high cultivations. He really didn't know how he could help her. However, it couldn't be denied that he was really curious about what she said.

"Okay, I can agree to stay and help you, but you also have to agree to a few conditions. First, you can't restrict my actions in the future. Besides, no matter how strange I am in the future, you can't interrogate me, and you can't take revenge on me later. Are you willing to make a vicious oath to guarantee this?" Ding Hao said after a long while.

As soon as Ding Hao said this, Feng Xingran seemed even more radiant. She couldn't wait to make an extremely vicious oath, even using the names of the Hell Demon Sect and her father, as if she was afraid that Ding Hao would change his mind.

Ding Hao felt even more strange. His cultivation couldn't be of much help to her at all, and his conditions were also very harsh. In any case, he seemed to have the upper hand in this matter. Why was she so happy? It was really puzzling!

"I'll make it clear first. The people coming to this conference all have extremely high magic powers. I can't help you at all. Don't use me as cannon fodder! Otherwise, don't blame me for not respecting the conditions and running away during the battle." Ding Hao said coldly.

"How could I be willing to use you as cannon fodder, hehe. Run away during the battle? Just try running away then. Believe it or not, I'll skin you alive and tear your tendons out. By the way, little thief, since we're now on the same side, what's your name? I can't keep calling you little thief all the time, hehe." Feng Xingran laughed heartily.

Although Feng Xingran's words seemed fierce, Ding Hao could tell that she didn't mean any harm. He couldn't let her keep calling him little thief either. Thinking that no one knew his name anyway, it wouldn't matter if he told her. So he said, "I'm Ding Hao. Stop calling me little thief!" After a pause, he continued, "Since we've reached an agreement, you can tell me the secret of this Treasure - Gathering Sect conference now."

"So your name is Ding Hao. It's a good name. I didn't expect that a person like you, who acts so viciously, has such a nice name." Feng Xingran taunted.

"Hehe, the same to you. Cut the crap and tell me what on earth it is that can make your several sects all gather here." Ding Hao said.

"There will be three celestial sword formulas at the auction of the Treasure - Gathering Sect this time! Do you think it's enough to make all the sects send people here?" Feng Xingran said softly, but her words made Ding Hao's expression change.