Chapter 287: Variable

After Tushan Youyou's voice fell.

A glimmer of Spirit Light suddenly lit up in the eyes of the female statue, as if it had come to life.

Immediately following, a soft and pleasant voice slowly emanated from the statue.

"You actually absorbed all nine drops of Heavenly Fox Essence Blood."

"The purity of the bloodline within your body exceeds my expectations."

Upon hearing this, Tushan Youyou bowed to the sculpture once more.

"Youyou was only able to refine the Heavenly Fox Essence Blood because of the Ancestor's assistance; if not for your help, I fear I wouldn't even have been able to find this place, let alone refine the Heavenly Fox Essence Blood."

"Hehe, you understand right from wrong and know gratitude; you are very good. That my Qingqiu Lineage could give birth to a person like you can be considered the good fortune of the Qingqiu Lineage."

After Tushan Youyou's voice fell, the voice from the statue continued, "Heavenly Fox Essence Blood is incomparably precious. Since you can refine the Heavenly Fox Essence Blood, you will naturally be able to give back to the clan in the future; this can also be considered the last thing I can do for the clan."

Upon hearing this, Tushan Youyou could not help but say, "Ancestor, is there really no way to save you?"

From within the statue, a sigh was heard, "If it were a hundred years ago, perhaps there might have been a way, but now, this wisp of my Residual Soul is already at the end of its rope; it is impossible."

Upon hearing this, a look of sadness flashed across Tu Youyou's face.

"Do not be sad for me."

"I should have died in a great battle many years ago; being able to survive until now and pass down the Heavenly Fox Essence Blood is already enough to be content."

From within the sculpture, the soft female voice continued.

Upon hearing this, Tushan Youyou said resolutely, "Ancestor, rest assured, Youyou will certainly fulfill your wish and carry forward our clan."

The soft female voice smiled with gratification, "Very good, I am very satisfied that you have this heart. Next, let us begin the final inheritance."

"The final inheritance?"

Tushan Youyou was startled.

"Silly child, what you experienced before was merely the Bloodline Inheritance; next, you must undergo the Soul Inheritance."

"Only in this way can you obtain the most complete Secret Technique inheritance of my Qingqiu Lineage."

Hearing the explanation coming from the statue, Tushan Youyou suddenly understood.

"Come, come to me."

"You may touch any part of the statue with your brow."

"I will use my final strength to pass on all the Secret Techniques of my Qingqiu clan to you."

The soft voice continued to come.

Upon hearing this, Tushan Youyou nodded.

A pair of long legs stepped lightly, arriving before the statue.

The statue was very tall, and the position where the palm hung down was exactly at the height of Tushan Youyou's brow.

Seeing this, Tushan Youyou leaned toward the statue's palm, which was missing three fingers.

As Tushan Youyou approached.

Within the sculpture's eyes, that glimmer of Spirit Light gradually became intense.

It seemed to be brewing power, preparing for the inheritance.

"Wait~"

An untimely voice suddenly arrived.

Tushan Youyou's brow had originally almost touched the sculpture's fingers, but upon hearing this voice, she subconsciously stepped back half a step.

She turned to look at Wang Jianqiang and asked in confusion, "Daoist Friend Wang, what is it?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Wang feels that one should be content; being able to obtain the Bloodline Inheritance is already quite good. As for this Soul Inheritance, let's skip it."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Tushan Youyou was stunned.

"Junior, do you know what this inheritance means to my clan?"

"This is the inheritance ground of my Qingqiu Lineage."

"The only reason I have not driven you out is because you are a friend of Youyou."

"As for the inheritance matters of my Qingqiu Lineage, it is not for an outsider like you to interrupt."

Just at this moment, the female voice from the sculpture spoke again.

Only, compared to when facing Tushan Youyou, it lacked a bit of softness and carried a bit more coldness.

"This junior is also thinking for the sake of the senior."

Wang Jianqiang did not change his expression, a faint smile still hanging on his face, "This junior once saw an item within the Desolate Tower named the Nine-Turn Creation Bead, which possesses the effect of nourishing the Soul."

"As long as the senior has a wisp of origin that has not dissipated, it can help the senior recover."

"Daoist Friend Wang, is what you say true?" Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, a look of joy appeared on Tushan Youyou's face, and without waiting for the words to come from the statue, she could not help but ask.

"Naturally, it is true." Wang Jianqiang nodded.

"So that is how it is; I have wronged you." After Wang Jianqiang's voice fell, the woman's voice came from the statue again, her tone becoming more relaxed.

Afterwards, her voice paused, and she sighed, "But I cannot hold on for that long."

"In my current state, I will completely dissipate in at most half a month's time."

"Half a month is enough." Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Wang has the confidence to bring the Nine-Turn Creation Bead to the senior within half a month."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Tushan Youyou's heart skipped a beat.

Not to mention whether one could walk out of this Mysterious Yin Ancient Ravine in half a month, even the distance from the Mysterious Yin Ancient Ravine to the exit of the Desolate Realm would not be enough time.

She looked at Wang Jianqiang but did not show the doubt in her heart.

"No, the inheritance of the Qingqiu Lineage is of great importance; I cannot place my bet on an outsider like you," the woman said.

Wang Jianqiang sighed, "Senior, this junior has already said that I can save you. If your Soul does not dissipate, there will be plenty of opportunities for inheritance in the future; why be in such a hurry now?"

"Wang is also thinking for the sake of the senior."

The female voice was silent for a moment, then continued, "I have already said, I do not trust you."

After the female voice spoke, Tushan Youyou's gaze flickered, and she suddenly said, "Ancestor, Youyou trusts Daoist Friend Wang."

"Youyou wishes to do as Daoist Friend Wang suggested; Youyou feels this is a method that benefits both sides."

Hearing Tushan Youyou's words, the voice within the sculpture became stern, "Tushan Youyou, do you know just how important this inheritance is to my Qingqiu Lineage?"

"For you to so lightly trust the words of an outsider is irresponsible to yourself, and at the same time, irresponsible to the clan!"

"Ancestor, Youyou's mind is made up." Tushan Youyou shook her head.

Hearing Tushan Youyou's words, the voice within the sculpture fell silent.

Suddenly.

A dazzling Spirit Light erupted from the statue.

The damaged sculpture actually began to move as if it were a living person.

The palm, which was missing three fingers, suddenly lifted and pointed toward Tushan Youyou with astonishing speed.

The sudden change happened too quickly.

By the time Tushan Youyou reacted, the sculpture's finger had almost touched the center of her brow.

Just at this moment, a flash of Golden Light appeared.

A figure shrouded in Golden Light suddenly emerged, and a palm, as if cast from gilded gold, slashed across the sculpture's arm like a blade.

Ding~

A sound of clashing metal rang out.

The sculpture's arm was knocked askew, brushing past Tushan Youyou's cheek.