As Su Xiaoxiao was too unpredictable and morally fickle, Qi Hai had destroyed her cultivation and disowned her after she killed all of the living beings in an entire world. Since then, sheâd disappeared from the world of immortals.
And yet, here her tomb was.
The Deaf Princeâs explanation answered Lu Yunâs question. No wonder there was a pearl-in-jade layout here. Doctor Poison could save countless lives with her medicinal expertise, but she could also kill an entire world with her unrivalled mastery of poison. Her notoriety and history of committing mass murder fulfilled the prerequisites for this kind of feng shui layout, and it was only natural that a pearl-in-jade layout would emerge.
Lu Yun didnât ask how the prince knew about the doctor, or how heâd recognized this as her tomb. After all, xianglius were ancient water gods and had their own secrets.
Having identified the tombâs owner, Lu Yunâs heartbeat and breathing quickened in anticipation. It was said that LĂŒ Guhongâs Poison Wheel and the Poison Fiend within it were both Su Xiaoxiaoâs handiwork! Thus, she might be able to cleanse Qing Hanâs poison!
âAlright, letâs head in!â Lu Yun made the decision.
âWhat?â the little fox whined. âDidnât you say this isnât my ancestorâs tomb? Why should we enter?â
âBecause I want to.â Lu Yun glanced at Qing Han with a smile.
âFine,â grumbled the little fox. âMaybe weâll find some clues in the doctorâs tomb that will lead to my ancestor.â
Knowing Lu Yunâs thoughts, Qing Han bit his lip, a conflicted look flashing through his eyes. The current Dusk Province and Lu Yun werenât powerful enough to face an enemy as strong as House Donglin. Qing Han wasnât just someone with a cosmic constitution, but was also a dao sovereign whoâd restored the path of cultivation. If House Donglin found out about him, they would throw all caution to the wind and come for him, holding nothing back.
House Donglin was very, very powerful. The Lin Clan of Primus Major was the greatest clan in the world, surpassing even the Primus court. However, House Donglin had earned their independence from this exalted faction and settled down in Aureate Major, establishing their dominance there.
Few things escaped the houseâs notice. Xing Mouâs cosmic constitution had yet to awaken and she resided in a lowly place on Levitating Island. Despite that, House Donglin had found her and killed everyone around her, allowing her free-range growth until she reached maturity.
Qing Han had been so blissfully oblivious to all the ramifications at first. Heâsheâhad thought that once she told Lu Yun the truth, and if Lu Yun accepted her, they could be together. Chen Xiao and Qing Buyi would deal with House Donglin for herâher two brothers had promised as much.
The more involved she became in the world of immortals, though, the more terrifying she found House Donglin. It seemed that if she told Lu Yun the truth now, she would be dragging him down with her. No matter how powerful Chen Xiao and Qing Buyi were, they were but two men.
Qing Han knew what he had to do to keep Lu Yun safeâleave, and never darken his doorstep again. Then he would stop risking his life for her and wouldnât make House Donglin his enemy.
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âWhatâs wrong?â Lu Yun asked with a frown when he noticed Qing Hanâs pale face.
âIf I disappear one day,â Qing Han couldnât help but ask, âwould you hate me?â
âDisappear? Where to?â The question escaped his mouth before Lu Yun could think.
âI....â Qing Han stopped helplessly. That was right; where could she possibly go?
The Qing Clan had branded her a traitor. They wanted her back only because of her title as the Youth Dao Sovereignâwhich she didnât deserveâand because they wanted to use her to develop their own void realm methods.
As for the Chen Clan, theyâd moved into Dusk Province with the help of the Panorama Pavilion and the Skandha Range. Chen Xiao and Qing Buyi would probably settle down in Dusk Province after they returned, too. Where could Qing Han possibly go?
âAlright, stop thinking all these wild things.â Lu Yun put his arm around Qing Hanâs shoulder to pull his friend in close and grinned. âI donât know what youâre worried about, but donât be so pessimistic. Two years ago, I was a nobody, forced to face the giants of the world of immortals alone. Those lofty immortals could kill me with a sneeze, let alone dao immortals!
âI said then that I wouldnât back down from fighting immortals and heaven itself! Letâs see if Iâll puncture a hole in the sky first, or if the heavyweights in the world will slap me down before that.â An arresting confidence radiated from Lu Yunâs expression and he levelled a piercing gaze at Qing Han. âI know youâre hiding something big from me. I can sense it!â
Qing Han felt himself relax, and his lips curved into a smile on their own accord. A great weight lifted from his chest.
âIâll tell you once you become an immortal,â the disguised girl said with a smile.
âAlright, wait for me!â Lu Yun smiled slightly. Breaking through the void realm and reaching immortality were as easy as a flip of the hand for him.
The Method of Life and Death was his natural-born method. After the wheel of reincarnation shattered and hell was destroyed, the Tome of Life and Death had claimed Lu Yun as its host and created this method for him.
Even if the path of cultivation hadnât been restored, he would still be able to ascend to the void realm and fully complete his cultivation. As long as he accumulated enough goodwill, heâd be able to ascend immediately. Thus, it was only a matter of time before he became an immortal.
âRemember to invite Qing Yu the day I become an immortal,â Lu Yun chuckled. âI want to marry her if sheâll have me!â
Qing Han couldnât help his blush as he nodded.
âThereâs definitely something going on between them!â The Deaf Prince craned his neck and cast a curious glance at the two men. Although he couldnât hear their conversation, he could tell there was something not quite platonic about their expressions.
âQing Yu?â muttered the little fox. âSo the girl whoâs a little prettierâpah, a little less pretty than me is called Qing Yu!â
Her current human form was too embarrassing to transform into. A delicate, eight-year-old girl was too different from the image sheâd dreamed up for herself.
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At the entrance of the tomb was a giant stone door. Itâd been opened by a hair, making it clear that someone had entered.
âWait, this isnât right!â Lu Yunâs hackles raised right before he and his companions entered the door. He immediately pulled Qing Han and the Deaf Prince back.
âWhatâs wrong?â the Deaf Prince asked in bewilderment.
âThis is a fake tomb!â Lu Yun breathed out deeply. âThis ancient tomb consists of a yin tomb and a yang tomb. One is real and the other is fake. I almost fell for it!â
A luopan appeared in his hand and the indicators rotated before settling in one direction.
âI get it now. The fake tomb is safe, but empty. The real tomb is dangerous, but thatâs where Doctor Poison was buried! No wonder I made the wrong call. Follow me!â He took Qing Hanâs wrist and walked in the direction the luopan was pointing. The Deaf Prince hurriedly caught up with them.
Within the Tombs of Yin and Yang, yin and yang were reversed, and heaven and earth were in disarray. The information Lu Yun had gathered about the tomb owner with his Spectral Eye was incomplete due to the disturbance from the reversal. Even the location of the tombâs owner was false.
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