215: Chapter 215 Dao Tian, ​​Thief, Woman

The door opened, revealing the quiet and elegant furnishings within.

Qin Tian did not enter directly, instead sizing up the paralyzed humanoid Puppet beside him.

“Before entering, Qin Tian has a few questions for the Young Dispenser of Fate.”

“How did the Young Dispenser of Fate find me? And how did you know I would appear there?”

After a moment of silence, a charming laugh rang out.

“I calculated it.”

“Heavenly secrets are ethereal and elusive, but there are still traces to follow. It was not difficult to calculate the location of the Immortal Ancient flying boat at some cost.”

Qin Tian nodded and then spoke.

“This Puppet is very special. It is not driven by spiritual energy, nor are there any formation patterns within it, much less any power...”

“If Young Master Qin is interested in this Puppet, this humble girl will simply give it to the Young Master.”

“The Young Dispenser of Fate misunderstood.”

Qin Tian smiled slightly, “I am actually more interested in the method of controlling it.”

“If I am not mistaken, did the Young Dispenser of Fate use the Dao Heaven Technique to control this Puppet?”

Suddenly.

Silence fell.

Raindrops dripped onto the lake surface, making a crisp tinkling sound.

“Who exactly are you?”

“Why do you know of the Dao Heaven Technique?”

Dozens of breaths later, the voice rang out again.

Carrying a bit of heaviness, and even more incredulity.

Qin Tian smiled, “The Young Dispenser of Fate invited me here, and now you ask who I am? This seems a bit absurd.”

“As for the Dao Heaven Technique, I will tell you after the Young Dispenser of Fate answers my last question.”

Another period of silence met Qin Tian.

Qin Tian didn't mind and continued, “The last question.”

“What exactly is the relationship between the Young Dispenser of Fate and the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace?”

“Why do you ask that?”

Qin Tian looked up toward the depths of the cottage.

“The Young Dispenser of Fate is not a person from the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace, right?”

Silence returned to the cottage.

However, Qin Tian still sensed a trace of unusual breathing disturbance.

“Let me guess. The Young Dispenser of Fate knew the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace was looking for me and then intercepted me...”

“In other words, you and the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace should be in a competitive relationship, or perhaps even a hostile one...”

“It's possible my whereabouts were also obtained by the Young Dispenser of Fate from the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace... right?”

“Young Dispenser of Fate, my patience is limited. If I hear any more lies, Qin Tian will take his leave.”

A few breaths later, the voice rang out again.

“You guessed correctly. I am not from the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace.”

“But, whatever the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace can do, I can do as well.”

“As for the whereabouts of the Immortal Ancient flying boat, I did not rely on the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace, but calculated it myself.”

Qin Tian nodded, “So, why are you doing this?”

“Before answering this question, can you tell me how you guessed it?”

Qin Tian smiled, “Actually, it wasn't exactly a guess, as I wasn't ten-tenths certain.”

“At first glance of this Puppet, I felt something was strange. It has no power or formation patterns to drive it, yet it can move like a living being.”

“Fortunately, I have a friend who knows there is a unique Divine Ability in the world called the Dao Heaven Technique that can achieve this.”

“The Dao Heaven Technique is mysterious and profound, rare in the world. It can perfectly hide the user's traces from being peered into by heavenly secrets.”

“However, a certain price must be paid every time it is used.”

“So here comes the question.”

“Why would the master behind this Puppet invite me, yet only send a Puppet over?”

“Why hide one's tracks?”

“Why go to the trouble of paying a price?”

“If it were the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace, I don't think anyone in this Ancient Realm of Longevity would be willing to offend them.”

“They would have no need to send an inscrutable Puppet over, which would only make me wary; and even less need to use the highly taxing Dao Heaven Technique.”

“Of course, it's also possible those fellows from the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace like to play mysteries, but compared to that, I'd rather believe another possibility.”

“What possibility?” The door of the Lingxuan Cottage moved slightly.

“The master behind this Puppet and the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace are not on the same side. The reason for using the Dao Heaven Technique to obscure heavenly secrets was not to act mysterious, but for fear that the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace would take the opportunity to find her...”

“She might have a grudge against the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace, or perhaps she hides a secret; in short, she cannot be discovered by the Heavenly Dao Ethereal Palace...”

Inside the Lingxuan Cottage, the voice came out again.

“Since you've guessed it, why did you still come?”

Qin Tian looked up at the front and spoke slowly:

“Because.”

“I want to know.”

“What exactly is her purpose in seeking me out, even at the cost of a hundred years of Lifespan to activate the Dao Heaven Technique and erase all traces?”

Buzz—!

In the Lingxuan Cottage, before an ancient jade table, a pool of bright red blood was particularly striking.

Her plain-colored long dress fluttered in the wind, as unsettled as its master's heart at this moment.

A few breaths later.

Those soul-stirring lips parted slightly:

“Young Master Qin, please come in.”

“What you want to know, Ling Su will tell you one by one.”

Hearing this, Qin Tian stepped into the Lingxuan Cottage and turned to look at the woman's figure by the jade table.

Suddenly.

His breathing stalled slightly.

So beautiful.

That face, as perfect as if carved by heaven and earth, was somewhat pale, but even so, it did not affect her beauty in the slightest.

The word 'beauty' seemed to have been created for this woman.

In all of heaven and earth, it was difficult to find words to describe her beauty.

Every breath and every movement was entirely natural and without flaw.

She seemed able to pluck the rhythm of heaven and earth; just one glance could make one transcend the material world and forget everything...

[Ding!]

The System's notification sounded, and Qin Tian suddenly snapped back to his senses.

His unfocused pupils returned to normal.

Ling Su was somewhat surprised and said calmly, “Young Master Qin is the first being who has not lost his composure before Ling Su.”

Qin Tian steadied his mind and turned his head away.

There seemed to be a kind of magic about Ling Su that made one unable to resist delving deeper.

This was not purely a romantic feeling between a man and a woman.

But a kind of yearning.

A yearning for the Dao!

Just now, Qin Tian was in a daze, as if he had mistaken Ling Su for the Incarnation of the Great Dao...

“Fairy Ling Su, I apologize for my rudeness.”

Ling Su smiled, “Young Master Qin needn't be so polite. You may just call this humble girl Ling Su.”

“Please, sit.”

Qin Tian stepped forward and sat opposite Ling Su, stabilizing his mind and Sea of Consciousness before daring to look at her.

“Ling Su, what exactly do you want with me?”

“And where are those people who came from the Immortal Ancient back then?”

The pool of blood on the table had long been wiped away, replaced by a dao plate.

The corners of Ling Su's lips curled up slightly.

“Does Young Master Qin know when Ling Su first learned of you?”

Qin Tian paused, “When the Ancient Realm of Longevity connected with the Immortal Ancient?”

Ling Su nodded, “At that time, that voice made Ling Su admire you for a long time, and I felt quite drawn to Young Master Qin.”

“So, Ling Su quietly cast a divination for Young Master Qin.”

Qin Tian frowned slightly, “What did you calculate?”

Ling Su slowly looked up, her exquisite and flawless gem-like eyes gazing at Qin Tian as her lips parted slightly, saying softly:

“Nothing... was calculated...”

Qin Tian was somewhat stunned.

This answer was somewhat beyond his expectations.

Seeing Qin Tian's surprised expression, Ling Su pursed her lips and smiled, “Surprising, isn't it?”

“At that time, I was also very surprised.”

“Because, the only thing the Dao Heaven Technique cannot calculate is—”

“Heavenly Dao!”

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