36: Su Ningying's background

"I..."

"I just felt a sense of familiarity with you, and since we share the same surname, you reminded me of my late niece. That's why I decided to help you..."

Su Zhirou thought for a long time, but in the end, she still did not tell the truth.

"Brother, do not blame me..."

"The matters of the Su Family involve too much; I don't want Ningying to get dragged into this muddy water too..."

"She has joined the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect and has a bright future; there's no need for her to live in hatred."

"In the future, when Ningying can stand on her own, if I am still alive then, I will naturally tell her about her background..."

Su Ningying was slightly stunned upon hearing this.

She hadn't expected Su Zhirou's reason to be so simple... so simple it was hard to believe... To the side, Qin Tian focused his thoughts, recalling twenty years ago.

Back then, he had gone out treasure hunting with Yun Xi. On the way back, they happened to come across a newborn baby girl, naked and crying in a valley.

The baby girl's cries were extremely weak as she lay in the arms of a man and a woman.

That man and woman were covered in wounds and had long since lost their lives. The woman's abdomen had been sliced open by a longsword, as if the fetus had been forcibly removed just before her death... There were dozens of corpses around them; clearly, a fierce battle had taken place.

At that time, Qin Tian was young and felt pity, so he begged Yun Xi to take the baby girl as a disciple, and then carried her back to the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect.

A jade plaque was left in the baby's arms, with the three characters "Su Ningying" written on it.

And so, Qin Tian gained a Second Junior Sister.

Su Ningying had known since she was a child that she was picked up by Qin Tian, but she didn't know that when Qin Tian found her, there were countless corpses around... Among them, that man and woman were very likely her parents... Qin Tian's brow furrowed as he carefully recalled the slightly blurred memories.

The woman who died back then indeed seemed to have a figure very similar to the current Su Ningying.

Now, looking at Su Zhirou again, some conjectures surfaced in Qin Tian's mind—

Perhaps Su Zhirou had recognized Su Ningying's identity after seeing her unique figure and appearance.

At the same time, You Ruoli's voice rang out in his mind.

"This Su Zhirou is from the Huaixuan Su Family, one of the former four great families of Daqian."

Qin Tian was truly shocked.

"She's from Daqian?"

Does that mean Su Ningying is also likely a descendant of the Daqian Su Family?

"Back then, the head of the Su Family once brought a young Su Zhirou into the palace; I met her once."

"How is the Su Family now?"

"Twenty years ago, the entire Su Family was wiped out silently, without any commotion. By the time I found out and rushed there, it was already too late; everyone in the entire Huaixuan City had lost their lives." You Ruoli's voice was somewhat heavy.

"Back then, I tried to perform a divination, but it was to no avail. Someone covered the tracks of the perpetrators and erased all traces. After investigating for a few years with no results, the Su Family's matter was simply dropped."

"I just didn't expect that Su Zhirou would actually still be alive."

Hearing this, Qin Tian took a deep look at Su Zhirou.

"It seems necessary to find an Opportunity to talk to her alone."

Since it concerned Su Ningying, Qin Tian, as her Senior Brother, needed to uncover the whole truth.

However, that was a matter for later.

Right now, he had something more important.

There was still no news of Han Qing.

"Second Junior Sister, Fourth Junior Sister, have you seen Third Junior Sister?"

Su Ningying and Bai Xiyin were both stunned for a moment, then shook their heads.

Qin Tian's heart tightened.

"Third Junior Sister might be in danger. Let's split up and search; contact each other via voice transmission once she's found."

As he spoke, he sent a voice transmission to You Ruoli.

"I'll leave my two Junior Sisters in your hands."

"Don't worry, with me here, nothing will happen to them."

Qin Tian nodded slowly. "Third Junior Sister once sent me a voice transmission saying she was near the Rocky Beach. We'll split into two groups and search along the Rocky Beach!"

Before long, Qin Tian headed north, while You Ruoli took Su Ningying and Bai Xiyin south, all heading towards the Rocky Beach... Meanwhile.

In an underground ruin, Han Qing curled up, white frost forming on her hair and between her brows.

"So... cold..."

"Senior... Brother..."

Her trembling voice revealed a heart-wrenching weakness.

Yu Qianxun was somewhat anxious, constantly channeling spiritual energy into Han Qing's body, hoping she would feel better.

"Senior Sister Han, please hold on a bit longer."

"Those Cultivators must still be up there; we can't go out."

"I have some Cold-dispelling Medicinal Pills here; Senior Sister, take them first..."

Yu Qianxun's brow was tightly furrowed.

Ever since they started being hunted by Yao Beasts, the doubts in Yu Qianxun's heart had grown deeper.

She always felt those Yao Beasts were a bit strange, as if they were being manipulated.

Later, she encountered other Cultivators nearby.

She thought they might get a few more helpers.

But, unexpectedly.

These Cultivators actually attacked them directly!

If Yu Qianxun hadn't had enough life-saving Magic Treasures on her, she and Han Qing would probably have lost their lives long ago.

"Senior Brother Qin, where are you? Please come quickly!"

"If you don't come soon, Senior Sister Han won't be able to hold on!"

Before her words could even land, a loud boom was heard.

Above them came the sound of massive rocks shattering!

Yu Qianxun's expression changed abruptly.

"Senior Sister Han, hold on tight!"

She hurriedly picked up Han Qing on her back, the Heavenly Immortal Feathers forming wings on her back as she rushed towards the depths of the cavern at high speed.

Not long after they left.

At their original location, a giant Yao Beast hand pierced directly through the ground.

Immediately after, several figures rushed into the cavern together.

They wore different clothes and used different Spells, coming from various Sects.

Yet, those pairs of hollow eyes were surprisingly similar.

Their spiritual energy surged, and various dao seeds manifested as they chased into the depths of the cavern together.

On the surface, the corners of Xiao Chen's mouth curled up, with several strands of Divine Soul swirling in his palm.

Beside him, Jian Qi stood holding his sword like a wooden man, without a trace of expression on his face.

"They are right below. Jian Qi, I'll leave this to you. This Young Master is going to seek my own Opportunity."

"Remember, I want them alive!"

"Yes, Revered Master," Jian Qi replied dully, like a Puppet.

With that, Jian Qi vanished instantly.

Xiao Chen looked up into the distance.

"Revered Master, where is that dao seed containing the Heavenly Wolf Essence Blood you mentioned?"

A low voice came from the heaven swallowing seed. "I can sense it. It's a flame seed, and it should be within a sea of fire."

"A sea of fire?" Xiao Chen took out a map and examined it carefully.

After a dozen breaths, his eyes lit up.

"I know where it is!"

As his voice fell, Xiao Chen soared into the air and disappeared... On the other side, Qin Tian kept asking in his mind, the feeling of unease growing stronger.

"Found her?"

[Searching... Host, please wait.]

Soon, another hundred breaths passed.

[Ding! Heroine "Han Qing" discovered!]

[Ding! Heroine "Yu Qianxun" discovered!]

[Han Qing is severely injured with weak breath and urgently needs treatment.]

Qin Tian was startled, his heart growing even more anxious.

He surged his entire body's spiritual energy and headed straight for the location indicated by the System.

"Third Junior Sister, hold on!"

"Senior Brother is coming to save you right now!"

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