251: Fourteen simulations

[Ding! The Fourteenth Simulation begins—]

[After confirming the start of the simulation, you closed your eyes and focused your mind, meticulously sorting through all the possibilities of the future.]

[Before you knew it, the morning light outside the window streamed onto your face.]

[Qin Han suddenly opened his eyes, jumped to your side, and tugged on your sleeve, shouting, “Daddy, Clumsy is hungry! I want to eat Spirit Medicine of a thousand years! Top-Grade Spirit Stones will also do!”]

[You casually tossed out a Low-Grade Spirit Stone. It swallowed it in one gulp, its entire cat face immediately scrunching up as it chewed with a crunching sound, muttering vaguely, “Hmm... it's alright, better than gnawing on blood red stone.”]

[Upon hearing this, your eyebrow slightly twitched—this little fellow was clearly doing it on purpose.]

[So you took it sightseeing in the city for a whole day, letting it dart around and sniff out all sorts of gourmet shops along the street.]

[On the second day, you went directly to the Jia Residence and retrieved the ownership documents for the blood red stone mine.]

[On the fourth day, Liu Ruyan was still in seclusion, and you quietly retrieved the black gold twin fish jade pendant.]

[On the fifth day,]

[You deliberately brought Qin Han to the Wangyue Tower and, as expected, “coincidentally met” Cheng Rongrong.]

[She smiled radiantly and invited you upstairs for a chat.]

[You readily agreed and walked into the private room with Qin Han.]

[Just as Qin Han was heartily enjoying the fruit and chatting cheerfully with Cheng Rongrong, a commotion suddenly erupted downstairs—]

[Zhao Yi was sending Fang Chen flying with a palm strike, but you remained seated, observing the situation quietly.]

[It wasn't until Fragrant Lord Qiao suddenly launched a sneak attack that Zhao Yi roared in anger, and his Grandmaster Domain instantly unfolded!]

[But the next moment, his expression changed drastically. A wave of Nascent Soul Power locked down all the Meridians in his body like shackles, rendering him immobile, just like a Mortal!]

[A sword light flashed.]

[Zhao Yi's head flew up, his eyes still frozen in shock and confusion.]

[You glanced indifferently, sent a voice transmission instructing Fragrant Lord Qiao to find a place to settle down, and then drifted away with Qin Han.]

[On the sixth day,]

[As you expected, Liu Ruyan came out of seclusion on schedule.]

[She sat at the head of the main hall, her complexion slightly pale, her aura somewhat weaker than usual. She asked in a low voice, “Xiang Jie is dead? Why wasn't I informed immediately?”]

[You did not answer directly, but instead stepped forward with a smile: “I recently obtained an interesting item by chance, and I wanted to give it to you as a surprise.”]

["What interesting item?" Her tone was flat, a trace of displeasure flashing across her eyes.]

[You suddenly raised your hand, and a wisp of pure Nascent Soul Power shot out, instantly submerging into her Dantian.]

[In her current state, she was powerless to resist you.]

[Before she could react, your hand seals rapidly changed, and the Slave Contract Secret Method was already cast.]

[Watching your extremely skilled technique, her pupils constricted, and her mind went blank: “You... how do you know the secret art of my Liu Clan?”]

["Of course, you taught me," you replied with a light chuckle.]

["Hmph," she sneered, naturally disbelieving you. "Who sent you?"]

[You said no more. The Slave Contract had already taken shape. With a casual flick of your wrist, the profound rune submerged into her glabella.]

[Her whole body trembled, and the expression in her eyes changed instantly—from initial shock and resistance, to struggling agony, then gradually settling into calmness, finally transforming into complete docility, her gaze towards you filled with deep affection.]

[After controlling Liu Ruyan, you began to consider two paths—]

[The first path: Concealment in the shadows.]

[Do not alarm the Liu Clan Immortal Family, and only act as an ordinary attendant by Liu Ruyan's side. Use her identity as a cover to hide behind the scenes. This allows you to temporarily avoid the limelight, secretly lay plans, and wait for the right moment.]

[The second path: Acting in the open.]

[Actively alert the Liu Clan, steal the qingming mirror, and seek refuge by becoming a disciple under Venerable Yuqing. Although this puts you in danger, it secures a chance at immortal destiny.]

[Two paths: one hidden, one exposed; one stable, one risky.]

[You understood that both paths could allow you to live for a few more days, provided you did not expose the immortal slaying sword.]

[At the same time, you thought of a third path—combining the open and the hidden to find the identity of that mysterious person.]

[Your gaze was calm, and you had already made a decision in your heart.]

[After finalizing the plan, you began to help Liu Ruyan detoxify.]

[On the tenth day,]

[You went to Longyang Town, found Qin Yu, and took out the nine-leaf green lotus to give to the Artifact Spirit Qingming.]

[You solemnly instructed them to develop the Tianxuan Continent into a dark chess piece, preparing for the future confrontation with the Liu Clan—for example, establishing an immortal cultivation force, cultivating talents, and so on.]

[At the same time, you arranged for them to temporarily hold their positions, waiting one month before stealing the qingming mirror and escaping the Liu Clan ancestral land.]

[You also detailed the subsequent plan, including specifics such as where they would rendezvous in the future.]

[Although Qin Yu and Qingming were surprised by your prophetic arrangements, they tacitly did not ask further questions and memorized everything.]

[Subsequently, you followed Liu Ruyan out of the Tianhuang Secret Realm and headed to her Immortal Cave on Ningyue Immortal Mountain.]

[In the eyes of the Immortal Mountain attendants, you became the silent, low-key personal attendant by Liu Ruyan's side, constantly serving her and attracting no attention.]

[To prevent Qin Han from causing trouble, you also had Liu Ruyan give you a spatial ring specifically for spirit pets—it contained a miniature small world and an Immortal Cave, which was perfect for settling it.]

[In the second month,]

[A shocking piece of news shook the entire Liu Clan ancestral land—]

[The grotto-heaven magical treasure, the qingming mirror, had vanished without a trace, despite the heavy Restrictions!]

[The high-ranking members of the Liu Clan were greatly alarmed and immediately issued an Immortal Domain Warrant—offering a Spirit Treasure and ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones as a reward, vowing to recover the qingming mirror.]

[And you, under Liu Ruyan's “command,” legitimately left the Immortal Mountain, ordered to “investigate” the whereabouts of the qingming mirror everywhere.]

[After changing your appearance, you went directly to the Cloud Heaven Sect on the Tianxuan Continent.]

[Stepping into the mountain gate, your Divine Sense spread out like a tide, and you quickly located Old Ancestor Yuntian on a cloud-shrouded peak.]

[At this time, his hair and beard were white, his aura was weak, and he was staring blankly at a complex chess game, his brows furrowed with the worry of his Lifespan nearing its end.]

[Your Divine Sense startled him. He suddenly looked up, his cloudy eyes gazing in your direction: “May I ask which Fellow Daoist has arrived, and what is your purpose?”]

[Your figure flashed, and you were already seated on the stone stool opposite him. You said with a smile, “I heard that Fellow Daoist's Lifespan is nearing its end. Coincidentally, I have an immortal medicine in my hands. I wonder if it can enter Fellow Daoist's Dharma Eye?”]

[As soon as the three words “immortal medicine” were spoken, Old Ancestor Yuntian's pupils constricted, his withered hands trembled slightly, and his voice was hoarse: “Your Excellency... what do you wish to exchange for it?”]

["A Top-Grade Spiritual Vein," you stated directly.]

["Really?!" He stood up abruptly, a fervent light bursting forth from his eyes.]

[To you, a Top-Grade Spiritual Vein was more precious than the immortal medicine; but to him, extending his Lifespan was priceless.]

[Seeing you nod, he said no more and immediately soared into the air, flying towards the depths of the Sect's earth vein.]

[In just a moment, he returned holding a Spiritual Vein shrouded in radiant light and rich spiritual charm, completing this mutually beneficial transaction with you.]

[He carefully put away the immortal medicine, a flush appearing on his withered face, and his eyes, as he looked at you, were filled with gratitude.]

[You smiled as you collected the Spiritual Vein, cupped your hands to bid him farewell, and transformed into a streak of light rushing towards the Tianxuan Imperial City.]