168: Your third uncle is massaging you. Do you think your master is getting old?

The space rippled slightly, and a figure seemed to step out from a landscape painting, transitioning from faint to distinct and solid.

The newcomer was a young man, dressed in snow-white robes, immaculate and unstained by dust.

His appearance was extremely handsome, with sword-like eyebrows slanting into his temples and eyes like cold stars, resembling a person from a painting.

Princess Chu Yuelian's beautiful eyes suddenly lit up, like a galaxy falling into her gaze, filled with overflowing love.

"Consort!"

She gave a soft cry, the hem of her dress fluttering slightly, and she walked quickly to meet him, standing naturally by his side.

Qin Wushang also looked over.

That face bore a sixty or seventy percent resemblance to his grandfather, Qin Lie.

He thought of one person!

Qin Zhanzhou!

That Third Uncle who was rumored to have been forced to marry into the Chu Clan due to a massive Family upheaval!

In the distance, Murong Di, who had been sent flying by a single strike, steadied his figure in a sorry state, wiping away the blood constantly spilling from the corner of his mouth. The ferocity on his face had been replaced by sheer terror.

He stared fixedly at Qin Zhanzhou and exclaimed, "Qin Zhanzhou! You... you've had a Breakthrough?"

He was in the Saint Venerable Realm!

The other party had seriously injured him with a casual wave of his hand; such crushing control was definitely at the Quasi-Emperor Expert level!

A man who had once been secretly mocked by many as a kept husband had silently stepped into the Quasi-Emperor Realm that countless Cultivators dreamed of!

Qin Zhanzhou did not even glance at Murong Di!

He simply gently took the soft hand that Princess Chu Yuelian had offered, feeling the warm, smooth touch at his fingertips, and revealed a faint smile.

"While I haven't lost my temper yet, get lost."

"Otherwise, die."

There was no angry shout, no release of pressure, but that aura from a Quasi-Emperor Expert made Murong Yan tremble uncontrollably.

The Murong Family head, Murong Yan, made an immediate decision and said in a deep voice to the tribesmen behind him, "Go back! We will discuss this matter later!"

Having said this, his figure was the first to turn into a stream of light and escape, without any hesitation.

Murong Di's eyes were filled with resentment, his chest feeling so stifled it was about to explode, but facing the threat of a Quasi-Emperor Expert, he dared not act out.

He gave Qin Wushang a venomous look, then tore through the Void Realm in a sorry state and fled in panic.

After a while, Qin Zhanzhou seemed to have some leisure time; he released Princess Chu Yuelian's hand and slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Qin Wushang.

"You are Qin Wushang?"

He spoke, his voice much gentler than before.

Qin Wushang met his gaze, neither dodging nor avoiding it, his Double-Pupiled One eyes calm and unruffled.

He stepped forward, and in accordance with the etiquette of a Junior, he bowed respectfully with his hands cupped, "Wushang greets Third Uncle."

This bow was out of respect for their Bloodline and seniority, as well as for the other party's act of resolving the siege just now.

"Mm."

Qin Zhanzhou accepted the bow calmly, looked him up and down, and then said in a deep voice, "Your Qi and charm are settled, your Foundation is like a mountain, your Divine Soul is like an abyss... Not bad."

"That stagnant pool of water in Yunmeng City has finally managed to struggle out a True Dragon, but... it's a pity."

"They don't know how to raise one!"

His sigh of pity held a myriad of meanings.

"Fate plays tricks on people."

Qin Wushang straightened up and replied with these four words in a calm tone, without complaint or resentment.

He was simply stating a fact.

For this Third Uncle whom he was meeting for the first time, he felt no great surge of familial affection.

Bloodline was a bond, but emotions required time and shared experiences to be forged.

Qin Zhanzhou seemed to hear the detachment in his words, but he didn't mind; instead, he asked about the person he was most concerned about, "How is your grandfather... doing?"

When he asked this, he seemed somewhat helpless.

Qin Wushang was silent for a moment, then truthfully said, "Not very well. His old injuries are deep-seated, his Origin is damaged, and his Lifespan... is likely not long."

Memories from his past life told him that Qin Lie had run out of steam during a Family upheaval that occurred shortly after.

In this life, although he wanted to change things, Qin Lie's internal knots were deep and he was stubborn, which was not something he could forcefully reverse at present.

As for that injury, even Qin Lie had said that great medicines were ineffective!

Upon hearing this, Qin Zhanzhou's sword-like eyebrows furrowed slightly, and his calm aura carried a hint of coldness.

"He still refuses to bow his head to that branch in Taihuang Heaven... However, it doesn't matter, it's all in the past."

He raised his eyes, and stars seemed to rotate within them.

"Since I have already broken into this realm, I will personally return to remove the Quasi-Emperor Dao Mark for him."

"Supplemented with an undying great medicine, extending his life will not be a difficult task."

"Taihuang Heaven? Quasi-Emperor Dao Mark?"

Qin Wushang caught the keywords, his heart stirring.

Before the remnant soul of Qin Yun dissipated, he had also mentioned Taihuang Heaven. It seemed that the decline of the Qin Clan was indeed deeply intertwined with this.

And the root of Qin Lie's injury, which even undying medicine could not save, lay here.

"Our Qin Clan ancestors were once extremely glorious, with branches spread across the heavens. That branch in Taihuang Heaven and the Qin Clan in the Desolate Heaven Domain share the same Origin."

"Your grandfather's Dao injury was left behind by a Quasi-Emperor from Taihuang Heaven who personally attacked him back then."

"This matter started because of me."

He glanced at Qin Wushang and continued, "I possessed the Desolate Ancient Sacred Body and could battle Emperors upon reaching Major Achievement, and was regarded as the standout of the previous generation of the Qin Clan."

"They wanted to take me to Taihuang Heaven and merge me completely into that branch. Your grandfather refused, believing it was abandoning the Ancestral Land, and so..."

"That battle ensued. That Quasi-Emperor Dao Mark that almost took his life was left by the other party to threaten him. As long as he bowed his head, it could be removed."

A look of realization flashed in Qin Wushang's eyes. Many vague clues from his past life connected at this moment.

The mysterious and powerful supporting force behind Qin Wuchen's rapid rise later on...

So the root was here!

The Taihuang Heaven Qin Clan actually possessed a Quasi-Emperor Expert. Judging by his Third Uncle's expression, the other party was a behemoth.

"I have already broken through; the Karma here should naturally be settled."

Qin Zhanzhou said.

The two walked slowly and left the Chu Clan Ancestral Land.

"You are now making a name for yourself, and the secret of the Double-Pupiled One has spread. They will notice you sooner or later."

"At that time, it may not be a blessing; you must be careful."

"Are they really just taking people over?"

Qin Wushang asked directly.

In his hundred years of experience in his previous life, he had not lived long enough to reach this level and knew nothing about it.

But if a force went to such great lengths for just one Prodigy, it was unlikely.

"I don't know specifically what they are seeking."

Qin Zhanzhou shook his head.

"But they seem to value the Ancient Desolate Bloodline extremely highly. Back then, they even thought about extracting my blood to take away."

"You are the Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo and also a Double-Pupiled One; you will inevitably attract their attention."

"Then how did Third Uncle manage to stay in the Desolate Heaven Domain back then?"

Qin Wushang asked the key question.

Facing a behemoth with a Quasi-Emperor Expert, it would be very difficult to resist relying solely on the Qin Clan itself.

Qin Zhanzhou's expression became slightly complex upon hearing this, and his gaze subconsciously glanced at Princess Chu Yuelian, who was listening quietly beside him.

Princess Chu Yuelian felt his gaze, her cheeks flushed slightly, but she looked back bravely, her eyes filled with complete understanding and support.

"It was His Majesty the Martial God."

Qin Zhanzhou withdrew his gaze, his tone returning to calm.

"The Martial God cherished my talent and was willing to protect me with the power of the Imperial Clan."

"The condition was that I had to marry the Grand Princess and sever ties with the Qin Clan, no longer interacting with them."

The Chu Family possessed Emperor weapons and Quasi-Emperor Experts; as long as the Great Emperor did not appear, they could contend with anyone.

He paused, his voice lowering a bit, "Making that decision back then was truly agonizing. I felt I had failed our ancestors and felt incredibly humiliated."

"But looking at it now..."

He said this and looked at Princess Chu Yuelian again, his eyes filled with warm clarity, and smiled faintly, "The Princess is very good. This choice actually wasn't so bad."

For a Prodigy, being forced to marry into a Family at such an ambitious age was actually an insult.

Tears welled up in Princess Chu Yuelian's eyes instantly, filled with emotion.

She sniffled softly, gave Qin Wushang a gentle smile, and said softly, "It's rare for you uncle and nephew to meet; you must have much to say. I'll go check on the children."

Having said that, she nodded slightly to Qin Zhanzhou, turned, and left gracefully, leaving the space to them.

Qin Zhanzhou watched her leave, his eyes soft.

After her figure disappeared, he said to Qin Wushang, "Walk with me. There are some things you should know."

The two walked side by side into the bustling streets of the Imperial Capital.

"A few days ago, I sensed a calling deep in my Bloodline, originating from the Qin Clan."

"It's the Desolate Tower, isn't it?"

Qin Wushang was not surprised that the other party could guess it.

A Quasi-Emperor Expert's spiritual sense was extraordinary, let alone the sensing of a same-source Bloodline.

He nodded calmly, "Yes, it is currently nourishing in my Sea of Consciousness and has already recognized me as its Revered Master."

Qin Zhanzhou's steps paused imperceptibly.

He turned his head and took a deep look at Qin Wushang.

"As expected... the Emperor weapon has fully recognized its Revered Master, its aura is no longer concealed, and the anomalies in the starry sky are too obvious!"

"They will arrive faster than expected."

"However," Qin Zhanzhou's tone turned cold, releasing killing intent,

"I am no longer the child that could be manipulated back then. Some old debts can be settled all at once."

With the Major Achievement Sacred Body and Quasi-Emperor cultivation, he feared no one!

Even if there truly were Ancient Emperors in the world!

"You kid are lucky to be noticed by His Majesty and taken as a personal disciple."

"This is much luckier than your Third Uncle was back then. At least, your starting point is much higher."

Qin Wushang heard this and revealed a rare, faint smile, his tone also lightening.

"Why be modest, Third Uncle? You have married the Princess and have children; you are very happy."

"Although Qingci's personality is a bit lively, I see that his bone structure and spiritual nature are both top-tier, and his future achievements may not be low."

Qin Zhanzhou shook his head, his tone calm, "Physique and talent cannot determine the final height."

"Heart-Nature and opportunity are both indispensable."

"As for them..." He said, a look of warmth flashing in his eyes.

"I don't force it."

"Peace and happiness, doing what they want to do is my greatest expectation."

"With me here, I will never let them be wronged."

The two walked like this, passing through the golden-red afterglow that the sunset had plated onto the Imperial Capital.

The sun slanted to the west, stretching their shadows very long.

"Kid, remember."

Qin Zhanzhou looked at him and patted his shoulder.

"When you are outside, let go and do what you must."

"If you don't like the look of someone, fight if you need to, compete if you need to; don't be timid."

"Even if you pierce the heavens, Third Uncle will back you up!"

"Even if that bastard father of yours dares to come and trouble you, Third Uncle will help you pin him to the ground and let you beat him to your heart's content!"

Having said that, he walked away on the wind.

"I'm off."

Qin Zhanzhou smiled freely, his figure turning into a brilliant stream of light, disappearing from sight.

Qin Wushang stood alone in place, looking at the disappearing stream of light on the horizon and muttered to himself.

"This Third Uncle... is truly unexpected."

"He has always been a very good person."

A cold and melodious voice rang out.

Unknown when, Chu Yuehua, dressed in a moon-white long dress, had appeared silently beside him, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.

"Otherwise, the former Emperor would not have insisted on marrying the Grand Princess to him back then."

Qin Wushang was startled, then immediately composed himself, turned around, and bowed respectfully.

"Disciple greets Revered Master."

Chu Yuehua did not look at him, nor did she respond to his bow; she just stood there quietly.

"Ahem..."

Qin Wushang maintained his bowing posture, feeling a bit of a chill on his back.

This silent pressure was even more hair-raising than facing Murong Di's killing intent.

He waited for a long while, and seeing that Revered Master remained motionless, he finally couldn't help but carefully lift his head.

"Revered Master, do you have something to ask of me?"

As he lifted his head, he happened to crash into a pair of deep and cold phoenix eyes.

"What?"

"Can I not look for you if there is nothing wrong?"

"Or are you saying that standing by your side makes me an eyesore, makes you feel unlucky?"

"Or perhaps... you think Revered Master is old, not as youthful and lively as Lin Ziyao, and doesn't know how to please you?"