Chapter 266

The matter was of great importance; Shen Qingli didn't even have the chance to attend the later auction.

Shen Qingli, Liu Meng, Shen Qingting, including Chimo and others, are now all seated before Shen Kuo.

He is not the true self arriving, but merely a strand of a divided soul; yet he can assume the likeness of a true person descending.

"Father." Shen Qingli had already thrown herself into his embrace.

Shen Kuo embraced her, comforting, "Don't worry, Father will surely be able to save."

Shen Qinghuang is different from Kun Shan; he at least still retains some physical form.

Moreover, Shen Kuo is now the master of the Dao Tribunal; he has checked the six paths—Shen Qinghuang has not been reborn, nor are his three souls completely destroyed. Hence he dares to say he can still save him.

"Father, what is this situation?" The calmed Shen Qingli wanted to know how such a thing could happen.

"I have already ordered people to go down to the lower realm to investigate; I believe news will come soon." Shen Kuo had made these arrangements before arriving.

"Good." Shen Qingli also knew that Sheng Long Tian operates by its own rules; the divine realm is not convenient to overly intervene, so not everything is completely clear.

Especially after the great calamity, even if the ascension passage is opened, the immortals of the divine realm find it harder to descend than before the great calamity; that is why Shen Qingli is even more puzzled.

Although immortals find it difficult to descend, the strength of the Changshui Shen clan has greatly increased overall; even without an ancestral land, they could certainly roam freely in Sheng Long Tian—so how could Shen Qinghuang still encounter trouble?

"You also shouldn't worry too much; rest well." Shen Kuo put away Shen Qinghuang, handed Shen Qingli a food box, saying, "The snacks I made for you are beneficial for restoring your spiritual power loss."

The bodily injuries, Shen Qingli's Yunshen Dan has basically healed them.

For Shen Qingli and them, what this battle consumed most undoubtedly was spiritual power, even mental power.

"Then many thanks, Seventh Uncle!" Liu Meng reached out to take it for Shen Qingli first; she hadn't forgotten that Shen Kuo was the best at making food, and later his cooking even surpassed that of Master Tao!

"Aren't you upset then?" Shen Qingting was a bit dazed; he had just seen Liu Meng wiping her tears, yet they hadn't cried at that moment, but she had already started crying.

"It's sad, but it's alright; Seventh Uncle said he could save him, didn't he?" Liu Meng retorted.

Shen Kuo's eyes showed appreciation; this girl, though small-minded, is broad-minded and doesn't dwell on things—no wonder her sword heart is steady and sharp.

"A Li, your mother also asked me to bring you a message: don't pay attention to those visions; she isn't that foolish, so don't become obsessed again." Shen Kuo and Zhong Minglan were both very worried about Shen Qingli's state of mind on the battlefield, fearing she would develop a heart demon.

But unbeknownst to them, Shen Qingli had already given birth to a heart demon.

Now, this heart demon has not completely dissipated.

She still releases the heart demon, nurturing it.

"Rest assured, I have it figured out."

Shen Qingli looked at her father and also gave instructions.

"You also shouldn't always think that without me things will be this or that; if you misjudge, I might actually be fine."

"So please, Father and Mother, remember that I, your A Li, cherish my life greatly and will never lightly speak of death; don't be anxious and hurried. But if I return and you say inauspicious things, I won't say them—but definitely don't act impulsively."

Shen Qingli is genuinely worried! Not to mention her fiery mother; this father who looks gentle is actually quite staunch—in her previous life, he was the first to be sacrificed…

Hearing these instructions, Shen Kuo felt his old father's heart greatly comforted!

She especially remembered that at the Hall of the Sect Master of the Biyu Sect, she hadn't paid much attention to him;

Later, although she followed him back to Saint Maiden Peak, she always had the intention to leave, clearly no longer being as close to him as in childhood;

Afterward, the daughter still had a sense of distance toward him; even that little rascal held a place in her heart ahead of him;

Often, he was always careful, afraid that if he did something poorly, his daughter would not acknowledge him.

All of this, however, could never be blamed on the daughter; it was merely his own doing, what he deserved.

Just a moment ago, he never expected his daughter to immediately throw herself into his arms; she had always been closer to her mother and the little rascal.

His birth mother, he can understand—after all, that is Minglan;

But the little rascal…

"Father wants to ask you something."

"Speak."

Shen Kuo glanced at Chimo, Shen Qingting, and the others.

Several people understood, and they all first took their leave.

"What's wrong?"

Shen Qingli thought there might be something more serious.

After all, Shen Kuo's expression was also quite solemn!

Her heart was lifted…

"Father and A Jin, whom do you like more?"

Shen Kuo asked, word by word with pauses; he had wanted to ask this for a long time.

Before, he didn't ask because he had self-knowledge; now, he thinks perhaps he could win.

Shen Qingli was full of question marks; is Father's question serious?

Obviously it is; Shen Kuo is very serious.

Shen Qingli could only answer seriously as well: "I like them both."

"Father knows, Father is asking whom you like more." Shen Kuo explained the crux of the question.

Shen Qingli already wanted to scratch her head; if Jiu Li hadn't followed them out, it would have been better—she felt this question was hard to answer.

"Alright, you don't need to say." Shen Kuo understood; hesitation meant he hadn't won, you little rascal! No, old rascal! Shameless! Relying on your age to deceive his little daughter.

"Huh?" Shen Qingli was bewildered; she hadn't said anything, how did Father know?

"No need to be troubled; regardless, Father loves you the most, without exception."

These words…

Shen Qingli suddenly had a brainwave: "Then how does it compare to my mother?"

Old Shen stiffened for a moment: "Alright, go eat the snacks; don't let them get cold; Father is leaving first."

"Remember to inform me first if there is any news from Sheng Long Tian!" Shen Qingli hurriedly said.

"I know." Shen Kuo's words still lingered, but he had vanished.

Shen Qingli smiled faintly, her heavy heart easing considerably.

After eating snacks, everyone went their own ways to digest and nurture their spirit.

……

In the space, Jiu Li lay beside Shen Qingli, while Shen Que paid it no heed.

Shen Qingli was cultivating, so they naturally kept quiet and wouldn't disturb her.

Only Jiu Li was a bit curious, feeling that Shen Qingli should be about to break through.

"Huh?"

Suddenly opening her eyes, Shen Qingli sensed a fluctuation in a strand of divine sense left outside the space; it seemed someone was coming to find her.

She immediately left seclusion, and indeed heard someone knocking at the door outside: "Little A Li?"

It was Ji Wanxing's voice, soft, for fear of disturbing Shen Qingli's rest; if she slept deeply and didn't hear, he would probably have withdrawn.

He likely came to call her; it must be related to her, and not a trivial matter.

"I'm here." Shen Qingli responded immediately and came out.

Ji Wanxing glanced at her complexion; seeing she was healthy, he relaxed.

"Sect Leader, what happened?" Shen Qingli asked proactively, turning sideways to invite Ji Wanxing inside to talk.

Ji Wanxing waved his hand, not entering, saying, "The Black Market Ten Thousand Treasures Auction House sent you a letter."

While speaking, Ji Wanxing handed over a message talisman, on which the characters "Wanbao" were drawn.

Such a message talisman requires the recipient to open it with divine sense; if anyone else opens it without permission, it will self-immolate, leaving nothing to see.

"Let me see." Shen Qingli was about to open the talisman when Shen Kuo's voice descended: "A Li, Sheng Long Tian has news."

Shen Qingli immediately turned back, and indeed saw Shen Kuo already descended in the inner small hall, his expression grim; it seemed Sheng Long Tian truly had trouble.

"My great-uncle and the others..." Shen Qingli's voice trembled slightly.