Supreme Martial Arts: Unlock Boundless Power!

Chapter 69

Zhou Yi deliberately chose this time to enter the inner fortress, knowing that most people would be having their meals and wouldn't continue staying in their rooms. Since he had entered, he didn't hesitate to approach the bed and crouch down.

His profound gaze swept beneath the bed. Although the lighting was dim down there, to his eyes, nothing could escape his scrutiny. Aside from some miscellaneous items, there didn't seem to be anything suspicious under the bed. However, Zhou Yi's gaze lingered on a wooden frame beneath the bed board.

The dust on this wooden frame was noticeably less than in other areas, indicating that it was frequently touched. He reached out his hand and gently shook the wooden frame, discovering its secret. The wooden frame could be moved, and inside it was a rectangular book wrapped in oilcloth.

A smile appeared on Zhou Yi's face as he unwrapped the oilcloth and opened the book. Indeed, it was a secret manual similar to the Fiery Flame Technique, and on the first page were three prominent characters: "Withered Wood Technique."

Overjoyed with obtaining this manual, Zhou Yi put it in his embrace and lightly patted twice. As for the hidden mechanism under the bed, he couldn't be bothered to put it back in place. He was certain that when Hong Anzhi returned and noticed the damaged lock, he would definitely pay attention to what was under the bed. But Zhou Yi was also confident that even if he chopped off this guy's head, he wouldn't dare to make a fuss.

Leaving the room leisurely, Zhou Yi closed the door and calmly walked away.

As Zhou Yi walked outward, he encountered two unfamiliar individuals. Instead of deliberately avoiding them, he smiled and greeted them. The two people returned the greeting, puzzled as they speculated in their hearts when they had acquired such a neighbor.

While walking away, Zhou Yi couldn't help but feel amazed at how well he had disguised himself as someone else.

This time, he didn't choose to climb over the wall but walked confidently through the entrance of the inner fortress. After observing for a few days, he had noticed an interesting phenomenon. People from the outer fortress who wanted to enter the inner fortress needed a waist tag or a hand pass, and they would be interrogated. However, when leaving the inner fortress, no one seemed to intercept them. So there was no need for him to climb over the wall anymore.

However, just as he reached the entrance of the inner fortress, Zhou Yi was taken aback. In front of him, Xu Yuchang, the one who had guided him into the fortress, was engaged in a conversation with one of the guards. Judging by their interactions, they seemed to be very familiar with each other.

When Xu Yuchang saw Zhou Yi coming out of the inner fortress, he stopped speaking, his face filled with disbelief. How could a mere outer fortress guest, who had been inside for less than ten days, casually walk out of the inner fortress? It was something he couldn't comprehend.

Zhou Yi knew he couldn't avoid the situation and inwardly cursed his bad luck. However, he maintained a calm demeanor and approached Xu Yuchang, giving a slight bow with clasped fists. He said, "Brother Yuchang, how are you?"

Xu Yuchang responded with a couple of affirming sounds, but no matter how he speculated, he would never be able to guess that Zhou Yi had secretly sneaked inner fortress

After Zhou Yi nodded at Xu Yuchang and turned to leave, Xu Yuchang hesitated for a moment, bid a hasty farewell to the guard at the gate, and then followed after him. The guard at the gate was also surprised, wondering when this unfamiliar person had entered.

However, the rule of the inner fortress guards was well-established: they were allowed to go out, but not allowed to enter. So he couldn't go up and ask anything.