80: Xue Wen'er's Secret

"I know you cannot leave Huaixuan City, but you must have a way to send word out."

"As long as the Lord of the Miao Clan knows, they will surely come here, save us, and destroy the spirit suppressing altar."

Qin Tian pondered for a moment.

In the end, he did not ask who the Lord of the Miao Clan she spoke of was.

He was not clear about the relationship between the Yan Clan Bitter Demon and that Lord of the Miao Clan.

Asking directly might arouse Zi Yao's suspicion.

After all, she certainly knew much more than what she was saying now.

"I understand."

Qin Tian spoke slowly.

He planned to find a reasonable excuse tomorrow to probe further.

"Let's go."

"Where to?"

"Back to the dungeon."

Zi Yao: "..."

Even though she was reluctant, she knew she had to go back obediently now, otherwise Qin Tian's identity would be completely exposed... After sending Zi Yao back to the dungeon, Qin Tian's brow furrowed as he walked alone on the street.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally spoke:

"Revered Master, why do those from the Outlands want to find Mother?"

Yun Xi appeared quietly and sighed:

"I don't know the specific details either, only that your mother has something on her that the Outlands want to obtain no matter what."

"Something?"

Qin Tian was filled with doubt.

His mother was only at the Reflecting Nine Heavens; how could she have something the Outlands wanted?

Xue Wener's warning flashed through his mind—he must never let others discover their relationship as mother and son... Could this also be related to that thing?

Suddenly.

A flash of inspiration hit Qin Tian.

His Divine Thought swept through his storage space.

He wanted to see if there was anything strange or unusual.

Unfortunately, he found nothing.

"Forget it, I'll just ask her directly next time."

His thoughts returned to the present.

"Revered Master, I believe Zi Yao hasn't told the whole story. The foreign races sending a Creation Realm expert shouldn't be as simple as just for Mother."

"In a few days, I'll go probe her again."

Yun Xi nodded slightly.

"Tian'er, how did you know her real name?"

Qin Tian paused.

"Revered Master, this..."

"You don't have to answer."

Unexpectedly, Yun Xi just waved her hand dismissively. "In the Immortal Ancient, there are too many people with ulterior motives. You must be constantly vigilant; do not trust others easily, and especially do not expose too many secrets before Seniors who seem kind."

"As for this matter, I will cover for you a bit."

"You must remember, no matter who you face in the future, be cautious."

"If one day I am no longer by your side, you must think even more carefully before you act..."

Qin Tian was dazed.

He didn't know if he was overthinking or just cared too much.

He always felt like Yun Xi's words had a deeper meaning... and.

What did she mean by no longer being by his side?

"Revered Master, I understand..."

"But, Revered Master, are you going to leave?"

Yun Xi paused.

"It's just a hypothetical..."

"What do you plan to do next?"

Qin Tian breathed a sigh of relief.

"Find the foreign races in Qianyuan City, and then help You Ruoli prepare for the rebellion..."

"As for other things, they are beyond my current strength."

...Meanwhile.

In the outskirts of Qianyuan City, hidden among the mountains.

A figure with a concealed face stood before a stone gate.

"Come in." An aged voice echoed from the cave.

The figure walked in slowly, seeing a white-haired, withered body.

"Your aura is unstable, and your spiritual energy is erratic."

"Xiao Chen, you have truly disappointed me..."

The figure removed his disguise and spoke slowly: "Senior, someone ambushed me while I was having a Breakthrough, that's why."

The white-haired figure waved a hand, and a piece of Jade Ginseng floated over.

"This medicine can help stabilize your aura and break through to the Cave Heaven Realm."

"Besides King Yan, Great Qian has three other kings who hold heavy military power."

"After your Breakthrough, you must ensure they are all under your control."

"This is the Soul Snatching Flag. If you strike from the shadows, they won't be able to resist."

Xiao Chen took the pitch-black flag. "Thank you, Senior."

The white-haired elder's eyes were cold. "Xiao Chen, do not disappoint me again this time."

"Please rest assured, Senior."

With those words, Xiao Chen turned and looked up, his eyes flashing with a sharp light... A month later.

"Senior Brother, we haven't seen any foreign races these past few days." Bai Xiyin gently massaged Qin Tian's shoulders, speaking softly.

"Junior Sister, you don't actually have to keep massaging..."

"No, I like massaging Senior Brother. I like massaging you everywhere..."

Hey, don't say things that could be misinterpreted!

Qin Tian slowly stood up.

"I've been in Qianyuan City for over a month and have found more than two hundred foreign races. That should be about enough."

As for the Lord of the Miao Clan Zi Yao mentioned, they were likely a terrifying existence at the Creation Realm.

Not to mention he hadn't found them, but even if he did, Qin Tian wouldn't alert the enemy.

After all, currently, on the surface, no one could defeat them... "Senior Brother, there are only a few days left until the six-month deadline. Where are we going next?"

Qin Tian thought for a moment.

"Let's go to the palace."

"Everything is ready. Now it's up to You Ruoli herself."

...Inside the Great Qian Imperial Palace.

You Ruoli was dressed in dragon robes, her eyes closed in meditation, her breathing showing a rhythm that harmonized with heaven and earth.

Her state had been adjusted to its Peak.

"You're here."

Qin Tian heard You Ruoli's voice as soon as he stepped in.

"Thank you. The foreign races in both Qianyuan and Huaixuan cities have been found, enough to ensure the stability of both cities."

"You're welcome. We are partners, aren't we?"

You Ruoli looked deeply at Qin Tian. "Actually, I've never understood why you help me so much, when we've known each other for less than a year."

"But it's not important anymore..."

"If I can successfully achieve a Breakthrough, I will give you whatever you want."

"If not, everything is just empty talk."

Qin Tian smiled slightly.

"You just need to focus on your Breakthrough; leave everything else to me."

You Ruoli paused, then shook her head.

"Have your Revered Master take you away."

"Once it begins, Great Qian will become incredibly dangerous, and those hidden in the shadows will appear one by one."

"Even with the fengtian seal and the support of the national destiny, the chance of success is less than thirty percent..."

"You don't seem to have much confidence." Qin Tian looked up.

"If no one interfered, I would be ninety percent certain, but the commotion of the Imperial Lineage's Breakthrough is too great; there will be no shortage of covetous rats."

"Maybe some truly powerful expert has taken a liking to you and will help you?" Qin Tian said casually.

You Ruoli gave a bitter smile.

"Unfortunately, I have no connection with any such expert, and Great Qian has no foundation beyond the ordinary..."

"Maybe there is?"

The corners of Qin Tian's mouth curled up. "Nothing in the world is absolute."

"Things will work out when the time comes."

"What you need to do is focus on your Breakthrough."

"Leave the rest to someone trustworthy."

You Ruoli was stunned for a moment.

"You fellow, you really do like telling people what to do."

"But what you say does make sense."

"Do your best and leave the rest to fate."

"Even if the heavens decree that I, You Ruoli, cannot go a step further, I will have no regrets..."

You Ruoli's eyes lit up, and the last trace of hesitation and uncertainty in her eyes completely vanished... She was truly fully prepared...