Chapter 1451 - 424: Dad, I’m About to Disappear (6k)_2

Now that Level 4 Array Master, who had condensed thirty thousand Spirit Seals, has also gone missing.

"Surely someone is jealous of the Shen Family for having such a master!"

"The Shen Family is already furious and has sent out a large number of people to search for him..."

Recently, however, in a remote mountain range in the Outer Domain, two astonishing Spirit Severing Realm obsession areas were discovered.

Based on the coverage and intensity of the obsession, it’s likely that the fallen one was a Spirit Slash Realm Perfection expert.

Various forces have sent their best scouts to attempt to reconstruct the battle situation through the residual combat traces in the area, and to determine the identity of the deceased.

But no definite news has come out yet, and no one knows exactly which great figure fell here or who killed them.

Zhou Qing quietly touched the mask on his face, ensuring that it was foolproof.

"This is just the beginning," Shen Hanyi said calmly, "I have a feeling that Father is about to settle accounts."

"Uncle is formidable!" Zhou Qing grinned.

Shen Hanyi glanced at him, "We don’t need to worry about that right now. Let’s keep moving forward; we’ll soon reach a manor."

Her voice softened a bit, "Your junior sister has basically stayed there all these years."

Zhou Qing nodded, "I have already contacted her through the Communication Jade Scroll, she knows I have returned."

...

Shortly thereafter, the Flying Ship descended slowly, and the outline of the distant manor gradually became clear.

Before the Flying Ship even touched down, a silver-haired figure surged forward like a gust of wind.

"Senior Brother—"

Lu Yaoyao, her face streaked with tears, rushed directly into Zhou Qing’s arms.

Her arms tightly wrapped around his waist as she sobbed uncontrollably, "I thought you were dead... I thought I’d never see you again..."

Zhou Qing was at a loss, awkwardly looking towards Shen Hanyi.

The latter turned her face away, the side of her face hidden by silver hair showed no expression, but the surrounding temperature seemed to drop a little.

"Alright, alright, I’m fine, aren’t I?" Zhou Qing gently patted Lu Yaoyao’s back, soothing her as one would a child.

He carefully pulled the two apart, using his sleeve to gently wipe away her tears.

Lu Yaoyao, still sniffling, looked him over and suddenly poked the corner of his eye, "Senior Brother, you’ve aged."

"Huh?" Zhou Qing was caught between laughter and tears, "It’s only been over a hundred years, how could I have aged?"

"You have aged!" Lu Yaoyao stubbornly poked again, "See, you have wrinkles here!"

"Alright, alright, I’ve aged." Zhou Qing surrendered helplessly and then laughed, "But you, you’ve broken through to the Late Divinity Transformation Realm, it seems you haven’t been slacking off all these years."

Lu Yaoyao finally broke into a smile and suddenly noticed Shen Hanyi standing nearby, quickly and properly giving a salute, "Sister Shen."

Shen Hanyi nodded slightly, her voice still as cold as ever, "Let’s talk inside."

...

Inside the manor, Lu Yaoyao clung to Zhou Qing, recounting the events after repairing the Teleportation Array in Celestial Wave City and falling into the Endless Void.

Zhou Qing narrated lightly, deliberately skipping over the life-and-death dangers.

He focused on telling how he turned misfortune into a blessing, gaining the opportunity to condense thirty thousand Spirit Seals.

"Recently, there have been rumors outside about Master Qingzhou’s death," Lu Yaoyao said worriedly, resting her chin in her hands, "I’ve been so anxious I couldn’t sleep at night."

"Silly girl," Zhou Qing ruffled her hair, "I’m fine, aren’t I?"

Then, Lu Yaoyao looked around, confirmed that Shen Hanyi was not nearby, and immediately leaned in close to Zhou Qing’s ear.

Lowering her voice, she whispered, "Senior Brother, let’s leave."

"Leave? To where?" Zhou Qing didn’t immediately understand.

"To find someone." Lu Yaoyao’s eyes suddenly became complicated, "A person... I know well."

"Who? Yu Yan?"

"No..." Lu Yaoyao hesitated to speak further.

There’s nothing worth staying for here anymore.

The most urgent task is to find Fourth Mother as soon as possible, and from the clues, uncover the truth of the past.

If certain things are becoming apparent, she must avoid them early.

Perhaps her rash travel back to her father’s younger era served this mission.

But Sister Shen has been really good to her, helping her break through to the Late Divinity Transformation Realm.

However, in those years when her father was missing, people already have Dao companions and were pregnant, clearly not the person she thought, much like Immortal Xuan You and Xuanyuan Muqian.

"Let’s go to Jiyuan Temple!" Lu Yaoyao suddenly proposed.

Zhou Qing shook his head, "I’ve been there."

Lu Yaoyao’s eyes lit up, "Were the Buddhas beautiful?"

"I didn’t see any Buddhas, but I did meet a few Venerables from Jiyuan Temple," Zhou Qing replied.

Lu Yaoyao’s face fell with disappointment.

"Don’t overthink things lately," Zhou Qing advised seriously, "I won’t be going out for the time being; I have things to take care of."

According to what he gathered, Shen Hanyi’s childbirth might happen in the next few years, as pregnancy is not apparent for Spirit Severing Realm cultivators.

Since the situation of the Shen Family remains unclear, he must stay by Shen Hanyi’s side to protect her from any disturbance.

Also, the Extreme Dao Weapon "Eternal Sin Fire Mirror" mirrors the second layer of the Desolate Forbidden; he needs to find and simulate it swiftly, then venture in with Second Uncle.

As for the Inscription-level Divine Technique "Daluo Demon Sealing Seal," he now has a chance to cultivate it, and must quickly grasp the first seal, "Demon Suppression."

With all these matters at hand, there really is no time to spare.

Lu Yaoyao wanted to say more, but Zhou Qing gently ruffled her hair, "Be good."

The girl immediately deflated like a balloon and lowered her head in silence.

...

In the days that followed, Zhou Qing never stepped outside the manor.

Second Uncle sent news that he wanted to wander around the Inner Domain, telling him not to worry.