Chapter 814: The Approaching

Yan Buji spent the next few days observing Qiu Xing's attitude, found it unchanged from before, and felt at ease.

"It seems that those words and the money made Qiu Xing think I'm merely a minor role in Yuan Zhen's scheme, and that's enough," Yan Buji sneered.

As long as the sect shows signs of investigating Yuan Zhen's death, Yan Buji can resolve it entirely by today's goodwill toward Qiu Xing, thus handling a few minor troubles.

But Yan Buji still feels something is wrong about the sect's refusal to investigate.

Obviously Qiu Xing knows something, likely also the Holy Heart Alliance and the Primordial Seed matter.

Moreover, since Yuan Zhen and Pang Mingde were secretly searching for Yun Qing's whereabouts, more and more people may learn that Yun Qing carries the Primordial Seed.

"This news can't be hidden for long; by then, the Harmony Dao Stage and Great Vehicle Stage cultivators within Zhong Tian Zhi Yu will surely eye Yun Qing. Since that's the case, the Holy Heart Alliance and the Grand Commerce Association will not let Yun Qing fall into such danger, so they..."

Yan Buji guessed that Yun Qing would soon come looking for him.

Fine!

The situation grows more chaotic; although it hasn't reached Yan Buji's desired level, he is confident he can return fully loaded and unharmed!

In Zhongtian City, within the Grand Commerce Association manor.

Li Xuantian stood with his arms crossed on the Star-Gazing Platform, his gaze deep toward Luohuang Zhou. Behind him, the Heavenly Mechanism Master leaned on a Coiled Dragon Staff, his expression solemn.

"Yun Qing has already set out," Li Xuantian said gravely. "Her Primordial Seed is about to fully awaken; if delayed further, the Holy Heart Alliance and the demon race will spare no cost to seize it."

The Heavenly Mechanism Master sighed, "That girl is stubborn; after all she's been through, she probably won't trust us easily."

"What does your disciple say?"

"Although we managed to dissuade Yun Qing temporarily from going to Luohuang Zhou, it seems she has a reason she must go, not just revenge for her father's death."

Li Xuantian frowned, "The Dao Realm entrance isn't on the Luohuang Zhou side, is it?"

"Indeed it's not, so it's very likely still for Yan Buji," the Heavenly Mechanism Master said lightly.

Li Xuantian said little else; despite their superficial agreement, they currently maintain only the most basic cooperation and trust. Without this, neither could devise this plan alone.

"No problem," Li Xuantian said, a cold glint in his eyes. "I've already set a heaven-and-earth net over Luohuang Zhou; once Yun Qing appears, she'll be taken back to the Heavenly Spirit Realm at once."

"It may not be that simple," Mysterious Spirit Master said, "Yun Qing seems to want to find Yan Buji to prove something..." the Heavenly Mechanism Master added.

"If Yan Buji knows his place, he'll spare his life," Li Xuantian said calmly. "If he dares to obstruct, kill him."

For these Great Vehicle Stage cultivators, what does a mere Nascent Soul Stage cultivator matter to them?

Even if deeply entangled with Yun Qing, they consider it nothing.

If Yun Qing seeks revenge for her father, they can handle it entirely; it's no difficulty at all.

But the key is Yun Qing must not get into trouble, otherwise their previous efforts would be wasted.

Elsewhere, within the Holy Heart Alliance.

Blood Shadow Seven Demons knelt on one knee; the leader whispered, "Alliance Leader, Yun Qing has left the Grand Commerce Association's protection zone and is rushing toward Luohuang Zhou."

On the high seat, the Holy Heart Alliance leader, the Blood Demon Saint, slowly opened his blood‑red eyes: "Prepare yourselves; the Grand Commerce Association will surely seize this chance. The Primordial Seed and Primordial Star Map are about to resonate, and they will move to take Yun Qing!"

"Leader, should we preemptively assassinate Yun Qing?"

The Blood Demon Saint sneered, "No, let her go."

"Since the Grand Commerce Association dares to let her pass, they must have preparations. We only need to wait for the moment Yun Qing seeks Yan Buji for revenge..." He slowly curled his five fingers, "... and capture her in one net!"

The Holy Heart Alliance's scheme remains simple: they control the information on the Primordial Seed and the Primordial Star Map, deliberately guiding Yun Qing, who is recognized by the Primordial Seed, to obtain the Star Map. Only by possessing both can one locate the core region within the Dao Realm; having just one makes traversing the Dao Realm extremely difficult.

Therefore, they must wait for the Primordial Seed and Primordial Star Map to resonate, so Yun Qing can gain the ability to discern routes and sense danger within the Dao Realm!

Otherwise, who would dare enter the Dao Realm lightly?

As for those who gossip that the Dao Realm is not dangerous at all, that there's not a single Abnormal Beast?

The Blood Demon Saint could only burst into laughter upon hearing that.

As the storm's core, Yun Qing has already crossed several great domains and is about to reach Luohuang Zhou.

The closer she gets, the more she feels the pulse at the source of her bloodline; even though she doesn't want it, she cannot suppress it.

Mysterious Spirit Master stood aside, looking at Yun Qing: "Junior sister, are you going to Luohuang Zhou to avenge your father? I still say it's far too dangerous; after you cultivate for a while, why fear Yan Buji? Why fear the Great Sinful Sect?!"

Yun Qing remained silent, standing on a barren cliff; the night wind stirred her long hair, and the jade pendant at her chest warmed slightly.

"Yan Buji..." she whispered, her eyes swirling with blue and red.

Since learning that Yan Buji might be her biological father, her heart has felt torn. Her adoptive father Yun Hua treated her as his own, yet was killed by Yan Buji; now, that avenger could be her own blood relative?

And the gradually changing fragments in her memory—are they true or false?

She can no longer tell the difference at all.

She wants an answer, true or false, anything that can ease her...

"But if he truly is my father..." Yun Qing clenched her fists, "... should I hate him, or..."

She dared not continue speaking.

Mysterious Spirit Master watched Yun Qing's hesitant, bewildered demeanor and felt uneasy inside.

Although he had received some orders from his master, he still felt a sense of sympathy for the girl who had endured so much.

But he also knew that his master had schemed for years; Yun Qing is merely a Golden Core stage cultivator, how could she possibly break out of this massive chessboard?

Even if Mysterious Spirit Master felt compassion, he could only watch helplessly as she stepped toward the abyss.

Go see Yan Buji?

It doesn't matter; Mysterious Spirit Master knew the two treasures on Yun Qing were about to resonate, and for her, perhaps not meeting Yan Buji was best.

Even if she avenged her father herself, what awaited her would be deeper darkness. If so, how terrifying a torment would her spirit endure?

Thus, it might be better to accept everything from the start; that way she might feel better.

"Junior sister..."

"Senior brother, are you also scheming for the Primordial Seed on me?" Yun Qing turned, suddenly laughing.

Mysterious Spirit Master wanted to speak but fell silent.

He shook his head, then thought of something and nodded.

"Is that so, I understand....." Yun Qing turned and left without stopping.

Xuan Lingzi followed after, gazing at Yun Qing's lonely Silence's silhouette, myriad thoughts.