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Zhongli Qingmeng arrived at the dry well.
Zhongli Qingmeng was indeed shocked to hear Shadow One's words.
She even sighed that it sounded like a fantasy.
However, she was in no hurry to reach a conclusion.
Because of Chu Xinghe's matter, she looked down on Wen Rushui.
This didn't mean Wen Rushui was incapable; otherwise, she wouldn't have left Tianyan Holy Land alone for now.
"How certain is the Heavens Secret Pavilion about this matter?"
"Over seventy percent," Shadow One said truthfully.
Zhongli Qingmeng's eyes narrowed.
"I'll ask my mother when I return to the Family to see if it's possible. If it is, Wen Rushui is likely far more terrifying than imagined, with a grand scheme."
"Could she even deceive my mother?"
Zhongli Qingmeng murmured.
"Forget it, don't spread this for now. Once your matter is settled, I'll have someone continue the investigation. If it's true, then the Jiang Family no longer needs to exist. I won't allow anyone to use him."
Shadow One didn't speak.
Ever since Chu Xinghe helped the Young Miss, and now that he was dead...
...the Young Miss's heart had been sealed away.
Even her cultivation time had increased significantly compared to before.
Only matters concerning Chu Xinghe could pique the Young Miss's interest.
"Let's go. We'll head to that withered well first and see what's actually there."
Shadow One brought Zhongli Qingmeng along and reappeared at the withered well thirty miles away.
Standing by the well, Zhongli Qingmeng's eyes narrowed.
"Is it the Dragon Locking Well?"
"I'm not quite sure yet. This withered well is very mysterious. I sent people to investigate, and the locals say it's been here for a long time and has never had water."
"Many people tried to seal this well before, but they all died for no reason. Afterward, few people dared to approach it."
"Why did those people want to seal this ancient well?"
"According to the information we gathered, many children fell in while playing. People simply couldn't go down to save them and had to watch the children die."
Zhongli Qingmeng didn't press further.
"Quite interesting."
"It seems those special people are about to appear again. There should be a great Opportunity inside. Without that special person, this place cannot be opened."
Shadow One nodded. Having followed the Young Miss, she understood how mysterious those special people were.
She had thought of this while investigating the well.
"Young Miss, what should we do next?"
Zhongli Qingmeng looked at the withered well.
Looking down from the top, she could only see a parched well with nothing inside, as if it had been dry for years.
However, she had a faint feeling that there was danger here.
Perhaps it was even targeted at her.
She circled the edge of the well.
Zhongli Qingmeng suddenly stopped at a certain spot.
"Young Miss, what is it?"
"He has been here."
Shadow One was stunned. What was wrong with the Young Miss?
"I can sense danger within this withered well, but standing in this spot gives me a sense of peace, as if he is by my side. He has been to this place, I'm certain of it."
Shadow One remained silent.
"Did you guess that someone wanted to deal with you, or use this thing against me, and so you prepared in advance?"
Zhongli Qingmeng murmured.
Thinking of the person in her mind, the corners of her mouth curled up, which then turned into killing intent.
"Have someone attack this withered well. Since there's an Opportunity, why hide it?"
Zhongli Qingmeng said calmly.
"If a Saint won't do, then a Great Saint. If a Great Saint won't do, then a Heavenly Saint. If a Heavenly Saint won't do, then a Supreme. If a Supreme won't do, then a Quasi-Emperor."
"I want to see just how much this withered well can handle."
Shadow One didn't speak; she didn't want to expose the Young Miss.
Even a Supreme Secret Realm wouldn't normally bother her.
She definitely just wanted to know what preparations Chu Xinghe had made here.
Before long, several people emerged from the Void Realm.
They began to attack the withered well.
On the other side, Chu Xinghe, who was still sowing discord between Ling Yushuang and Lin Wentian, sensed the movement in the Void Realm and was momentarily stunned.
Are they trying to force open that Opportunity?
However, for Chu Xinghe, it wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
On the other side, Ling Yushuang looked at the several experts who had appeared beside her.
A look of helplessness appeared on her face.
She knew that as soon as she sent word to the Family, she would be taken back.
"What other news did you bring?"
"Young Miss, investigating that Lin Wentian is indeed difficult. The Mistress asked the Old Ancestor, and he said he owed a favor in the past. Now, that person is using that favor to place Lin Wentian by your side."
"As for other matters, the Mistress told me to give this jade talisman to you."
Ling Yushuang took the jade talisman and turned back into her room.
Hearing her mother's words from the jade talisman...
...Ling Yushuang's expression changed.
"Shuanger, I've asked the Old Ancestor's opinion. The person who saved him intends for the two of you to marry. It seems that Lin Wentian does indeed know about your Physique; even if he doesn't, the person behind him does."
"Otherwise, they wouldn't have explicitly pointed it out and asked for you to marry him."
"You need to be careful with what comes next. If possible, make him disappear quietly. If you need any help, you can tell me."
"The Old Ancestor is quite pedantic and has already promised that person. I will back you up from behind, but you must be careful yourself."
Ling Yushuang put away the jade talisman, her face turning grim.
Someone suddenly came to her mind.
Perhaps he had a better way.
I saved his life before.
Now it's his turn to help me.
Ling Yushuang left the room.
The people outside were still waiting for Ling Yushuang.
"Young Miss, please come back with us now."
Ling Yushuang shook her head.
"Stay by my side for now. An Opportunity will appear here soon, perhaps even a Supreme Opportunity. Mother just told me to have you stay and protect me. If you don't believe me, you can ask her."
One of the Guardians walked to the side.
He returned after a short while.
"We await your orders, Young Miss."
"From now on, do nothing without my command. Do not act on your own initiative. Remember, everything must be based on my orders."
The Guardians looked at each other and nodded.
"Don't ruin my plans."
Ling Yushuang left and found Chu Xinghe.
"Can I trust you?"
Chu Xinghe glanced at Ling Yushuang.
"What is it?"
"I want you to help me deal with someone."
Chu Xinghe didn't speak immediately.
"Think carefully. You will have to bear the consequences of whatever happens in between."
Ling Yushuang's fingers clenched.
She had saved Chu Xinghe once before.
But Chu Xinghe had also saved her once.
"I saved you."
Chu Xinghe remained expressionless.
He sneered inwardly.
"I will help you. There's an Opportunity right now."
"Remember, our relationship is not good. You find me unpleasant. That Lin Wentian saved you once and is your benefactor. Now, you should go deliver the medicine."
Ling Yushuang was naturally no fool and instantly understood the meaning behind Chu Xinghe's words.
Watching Ling Yushuang turn away...
"...Remember, don't be too eager."