Chapter 334 - 332: Venerable Lord
This is a grand hall.
The hall seems as if even light cannot penetrate it, presenting an air of darkness.
At the foremost position of the grand hall, a tall and majestic figure sits, enveloped in a mist as thick as ink, making it impossible for anyone to see his true face and aura.
Inside the grand hall, numerous figures are kneeling in the dark.
Without exception, they all wear black robes, with their faces covered by black masks, as if they are part of the darkness, blending in seamlessly with the gloom.
The entire hall is filled with an oppressive and silent atmosphere, interrupted only by the occasional sound of wailing winds echoing through every inch of space.
"Speak."
From within the ink-like black mist, a pair of deep eyes open, and his voice is low and authoritative, reverberating through every inch of the hall despite not being particularly loud.
As his words fall, the soul-freezing eyes gaze coldly down from the heavens, fixating on the kneeling figure below.
"Venerable Lord..."
The figure in the forefront, shuddering like a sieve, dare not conceal anything when questioned, responds tremblingly, "The ancient ghost has disappeared."
"Disappeared? You should explain how the ancient ghost, summoned with the blood of ancestral sages, disappeared!"
The Venerable Lord’s voice gains a few degrees of chill, as if it could freeze the entire hall at any moment.
The ancient ghost is a crucial part of his plan, yet has suddenly lost contact. Even if exiled, he should feel something.
"I... I don’t know."
The black-robed man’s forehead sweats profusely as the threat of death looms, quickly adding, "It should be related to the Flame Guard of the Great Yan Immortal Country, the envoy has investigated, and there’s a trace of the Flame Guard’s presence."
"Nonsense!"
"Even if it’s the Flame Guard, not even the Empress of Great Yan could kill the ancient ghost!"
The Flame Guard of Great Yan Immortal Country, though renowned.
Yet, the ancient ghost is an immortal and indestructible terrifying presence, how could it be dealt with by the Flame Guard?!
"Where is the Flame Guard now?"
Moments later, the Venerable Lord’s cold and deep voice arises again.
"She should still be within the region of Cyan Mist Hall, I can track her aura."
"Whoever she may be, as long as she is connected to the ancient ghost, she must not be allowed to continue living in this world!"
"As you command!"
...
In the sky, a rainbow light flashes by.
Though in the Lifebound Space, Yan Yu can still control the flying ship.
Qin Yu leisurely rests on Lin Qianqian’s flat belly, as they both enjoy the scenery outside, feeling quite relaxed.
Not far away, Lin Shuishui and Zhao Mengli are playing.
It’s not that Qin Yu doesn’t allow them to go outside, but he remembers Yan Yu’s words.
This place is unsafe!
Therefore, it’s naturally safer to stay within the Lifebound Space.
Su Xihe and the others are not seen... evidently tired and resting in their abode.
Having left the Cyan Mountain Sect, the Spiritual Qi in the Lifebound Space hasn’t diminished; it’s even more abundant, because Qin Yu has set up a Spirit Gathering Array.
And it uses top grade spirit stones as the array foundation!
Truly extravagant.
The reason for doing so is that the Spiritual Qi in the Lifebound Space won’t spill into the outside world, not a single bit wasted.
Thus, it won’t hinder cultivation.
Su Xihe and Liu Zixiao have reached the Golden Core Peak, because their Root Bone hasn’t broken through yet, so...
In fact, they haven’t slackened!
Instead, they’ve spent their cultivation time enhancing their Root Bone.
Qin Yu has countless times sighed, if not for the Pure Yang Divine Body, he wouldn’t be able to enjoy the blessings even with beautiful women surrounding him.
Moreover, among his charming wives, three possess Innate Sacred Bodies.
"Brother-in-law, here you go..."
Qin Yu feels a soft touch on his arm, then a small hand pinches a spirit fruit shaped like a grape and brings it to his mouth.
"Hmm?"
As it enters his mouth, Qin Yu notices the taste is a bit off; besides the original fragrance of the spirit fruit, there’s also the unique... aroma of Lin Shuishui.
A refreshing scent.
He glances sideways and sees Lin Shuishui with a flushed face, softly biting her red lips, shy.
"How did you peel the skin?"
Qin Yu is astonished, this little girl, has learned some tricks!
"With my mouth."
Lin Shuishui pouts, seeming somewhat guilty as she turns her face away.
"Really?"
Qin Yu props himself up, intending to investigate.
Lin Qianqian watches her sister seeking help while jumping onto Qin Yu, and can’t help but shake her head.
This girl, really doesn’t know what to say about her...
Just like Qin Yu says, the less skilled, the more playful?
"..."
Yan Yu is somewhat questioning her existence.
In over a year, what scene hasn’t she witnessed?
Yet today, this scene truly challenges her understanding.
Can spirit fruits be peeled like this?
"Brother-in-law, spare me, Shuishui, Shuishui is full, can’t eat anymore."
Lin Shuishui dares no longer be arrogant, like a lovable kitten, nestling softly in Qin Yu’s arms, begging for mercy.
Even though Qin Yu is intentionally gentle in taking care of her, the power of the Third Layer Pure Yang Divine Body is something this little girl Lin Shuishui cannot endure.
"Today has already been quite good, at night brother-in-law will take you on the swings."
Qin Yu gently strokes Lin Shuishui’s delicate face, carefully helping to smooth her slightly disordered hair.
"Swings?"
Not only Lin Shuishui, but her sister Lin Qianqian also looks bewildered.
Unclear about what he means by swings.
"You’ll know tonight."
...
That night.
Even the curious baby Yan Yu can’t bear to watch.
Normally Qin Yu plays quite extensively, but tonight seems particularly extraordinary.
Yan Yu can’t even imagine how it’s done!
Oh my, isn’t this too embarrassing!
The little rabbit’s legs involuntarily tighten, trying to control her curiosity not to watch, yet she can’t help it.
After everything settles, Yan Yu lays an isolation array, finding herself unable to calm down to cultivate, only able to send a sound transmission to Yan Zhi.
"Yan Yu, where are you now?"
Yan Zhi’s voice comes from the Sound Transmission Stone.
Yan Yu truthfully reports the situation here, but it still allows Yan Zhi to hear the anomaly in her voice, "Yan Yu, are you... okay?"
"I..."
Yan Yu doesn’t know what to say, because she finds her state of mind becoming increasingly prone to fluctuations.
This is a big no-no!
Once the mind fluctuates, it’s impossible to completely conceal one’s presence.
She is no longer a qualified Flame Guard!
Her noticeable change makes Yan Zhi’s voice more serious, "I’ve told you many times, under the premise of protecting Qin Yu, it’s not necessary to observe so meticulously... the process of his procreation."
"Huh?"
Yan Yu is a bit confused.
Since she must protect Qin Yu, she should keep him constantly within her perception, therefore, many things naturally cannot be avoided from being seen by her.