Great Thousand World, Heavenly Net Continent, Heavenly Net City.
"Brother Qingshan."
When Yan Qingshan returned to Heavenly Net City, the first to sense him was Xiao Yi Xian. Seeing that familiar, sweet smile before him, his mood immediately brightened. He stepped forward, wrapped an arm around her slender waist, and led the beauty into the courtyard.
"Brother Qingshan, did something unpleasant happen on this trip?"
Xiao Yi Xian understood Yan Qingshan better than anyone. Though he wore a smile, his spirits were clearly low, and she guessed that his journey had not been particularly pleasant.
"It's nothing, just some minor matters. I simply didn't find what I was looking for in Saint Abyss this time."
Yan Qingshan smiled and shook his head. This trip to Saint Abyss had not gone well. Not only had he failed to find what he sought, but he had also encountered the War Emperor, Ghost Emperor, and the others he had exiled. How could he be in a good mood?
When he had gone to Saint Abyss this time, he had originally intended to seek out the inheritance grounds left behind by the ancestors of the Four Great Ancient Clans. After all, those people had been outstanding figures of their era. The Peerless Divine Abilities they had left behind were worth studying, and even if they were of no use to him, his own people could practice them.
Take the Eight-Part Pagoda, for example. If he gave it to Qing Yanjing and Qing Xuan, the strength of the Qing Lineage of the Futuo Ancient Clan would surely surge. They could easily seize power, and once the Qing Lineage held power, would the Futuo Ancient Clan not fall under his command?
"Young Master."
As Yan Qingshan spoke with Xiao Yi Xian, another delighted voice came from