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Zhuge Lan cleared his throat and began to introduce it: "You see, Old Poison. The Time-Space Brush's main function is its ability to open a time-space channel, just like we did just now, directly teleporting from outside into this small room in Spirit Hall. And it's not just for short-distance teleportation, oh."
Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow in surprise: "Oh? You mean it can even do long-distance teleportation?"
Zhuge Lan nodded proudly: "Of course! As long as I inject enough spirit power and have a certain perception or mark of the destination, it can take us across very long distances. For example, if we encounter danger outside and need to escape urgently, I can use the Time-Space Brush to instantly transfer us to a safe location based on my previous memory of it."
Dugu Bo walked around Zhuge Lan, sizing him and the Time-Space Brush up and down, marveling: "You little brat, where did you get such a treasure? I've lived this long and have never seen anything so miraculous."
Zhuge Lan smiled mysteriously: "Hehe, that's a secret."
Zhuge Lan thought to himself: "Where did I get it? I exchanged it in the system for 88,888 Emotions Points, my heart aches for my money."
Zhuge Lan then continued: "Now, let me demonstrate its other functions to you."
Saying that, Zhuge Lan held the Time-Space Brush and drew a cross in the air. The lines actually solidified in mid-air, shimmering with a faint light. Zhuge Lan pointed to these lines and said: "Old Poison, look, these lines are actually a type of spatial mark. I can use the Time-Space Brush to leave such marks in different places, and no matter where I am in the future, as long as I want, I can find these marks through the Time-Space Brush and instantly teleport to the marked location."
Dugu Bo reached out to touch the glowing lines but found his hand passed directly through them. He said in surprise: "This thing can't be touched, it's truly amazing. What if someone accidentally touches these lines?"
Zhuge Lan said: "This is only because I just set the mark; it will hide in a moment. Others generally cannot see or touch these lines; only I can sense their existence with the Time-Space Brush."
Dugu Bo nodded thoughtfully: "I see. Can this Time-Space Brush be used in combat?"
Zhuge Lan said disdainfully: "Of course it can! Think about it, if we're fighting an enemy, and I suddenly use the Time-Space Brush to open a channel and sneakily teleport behind the enemy, catching him off guard."
Dugu Bo laughed heartily: "You little brat, you really have a lot of tricks up your sleeve. But that does sound very powerful. Are there any limitations or drawbacks to this Time-Space Brush?"
Zhuge Lan stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and said: "Hmm... as for limitations, each use requires a certain amount of spirit power, and the farther the teleportation distance, the more people teleported, the greater the spirit power consumption. So I have to use it wisely at critical moments, otherwise, if my spirit power runs out, it'll be troublesome."
Dugu Bo nodded: "Hmm, I understand. This treasure is really a good thing, can you give it to me?"
Zhuge Lan said with a look of disdain: "Get lost! Let's talk after we rescue Su Biluo."
Dugu Bo looked at Zhuge Lan and suddenly said seriously: "Zhuge Lan, you really care about this Su Biluo. Honestly tell me, do you like her?"
Zhuge Lan was stunned for a moment, then smirked: "Oh, Old Poison, it seems you still don't understand this great master enough. Who in the world doesn't know that I, Zhuge Lan, am a person with a broad mind and deep universal love~"
Dugu Bo chuckled: "Right, right, who doesn't know that you, Zhuge Lan, the Great Demon King, are universally loving? You love everyone you see, that's truly universal."
Zhuge Lan sighed helplessly: "Alright, alright, Old Poison, stop worrying about nothing. Let's first figure out how to find Bìluò and then get her out safely."
Dugu Bo nodded: "Okay, then let's get down to business. You said you can sense Bìluò's location, so let's go find her now."
Zhuge Lan closed his eyes again, sensing the direction of the spirit power fluctuations.
After a while, he opened his eyes, pointed in a direction, and said: "Over there, let's go."
As soon as they stepped out of the room, they heard footsteps approaching.
Dugu Bo nervously grabbed Zhuge Lan: "Not good, someone's coming!"
Zhuge Lan, however, said calmly: "Don't panic, let's find a place to hide."
They quickly hid behind a flowerbed. Several Spirit Hall guards walked past their flowerbed.
One of the guards said: "Why does it feel strange today, as if something is about to happen?"
Another guard said: "Don't be so paranoid, maybe you're overthinking it. We just need to patrol properly."
After the guards had gone far, Zhuge Lan and Dugu Bo emerged from behind the flowerbed. Zhuge Lan said with a smile: "See, it's fine. Let's keep going."
Dugu Bo wiped the sweat from his forehead: "You fellow, I really admire you, you just have to make it so thrilling."
They walked cautiously along the corridor, avoiding several groups of guards along the way.
Finally, Zhuge Lan sensed the exact location of the cell where Su Biluo was trapped.
Just as they were about to head towards the cell, they suddenly heard a commotion outside.
"Not good, it seems we've been discovered."
Dugu Bo said nervously.
Zhuge Lan took out the Time-Space Brush while saying: "Quick! Let's use the Time-Space Brush to escape."
But it was already too late.
Before Zhuge Lan could use it, a middle-aged man found them.
The middle-aged man was dressed in a luxurious black robe, his eyes sharp, and a powerful aura emanated from him.
He looked coldly at Zhuge Lan and Dugu Bo, and said: "Hmph, who are you, daring to be so presumptuous in my Spirit Hall."
Zhuge Lan smiled awkwardly: "If I said we just got lost and accidentally came here, would you believe me?"
The middle-aged man's lips curled slightly upward, with a hint of mocking smile, and he said: "Hmph, stop quibbling here. Do you think Spirit Hall is so easy to trespass? Today, you won't leave alive."
Soon, they were surrounded by Spirit Hall guards.
Zhuge Lan and Dugu Bo exchanged glances, both feeling a little anxious.
"Why aren't you using that Time-Space Brush to run away? What are you waiting for!"
Dugu Bo said anxiously.
Zhuge Lan was a bit helpless: "I can't, the Time-Space Brush can't be interrupted or affected when used, otherwise it'll backfire..."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo slapped his forehead: "I'm truly impressed... you mess up at the critical moment."
As they were trying to figure out a solution, a guard recognized them:
"Zhuge Lan! Zhuge Lan is here!"
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