Hidden Dragon in the Abyss

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The Luck Dragon of the Da Qian Kingdom flew away carrying the Witch, plunging Dragon Abyss City into chaos. The emperor was furious in the palace. To make matters worse, his two most beloved Imperial Concubine died.

Those were two Celestial Maiden with extraordinary abilities, presented by Master Guan Ji. They were alluring, understood human desires, and were incredibly considerate. Furthermore, each time he made love to them, he felt refreshed and invigorated, and his virility, which had been somewhat diminished by middle age, was restored in their presence. The emperor was not unaware that they might have been specially sent by the Great Joy Temple to seduce him; Lingxu had even advised against it many times... However, he simply could not bear to part with them and instead became increasingly infatuated.

As a result of Guan Ji's disappearance, the two Imperial Concubine also died... They were unharmed, and even the Imperial Physician could not find anything wrong with them.

When consulted, Lingxu explained that in their struggle for the emperor's favor, they used Apocryphal Arts against each other, resulting in mutual destruction.

Upon seeing the Voodoo Doll that Lingxu had found, the emperor flew into a rage, snatched it, and smashed it to pieces. "So-called immortals are all scoundrels!"

The Lingxu remained silent.

He knew that this "bastard" didn't necessarily Guan Ji Qin Yi Meng Qingying, or the two Imperial Concubine who had used witchcraft, but rather to him, Lingxu himself. The phrase "so-called immortals" was a veiled insult, carrying a hidden meaning.

Because he secretly used magic to kill these two Imperial Concubine, it wasn't some mutual destruction caused by using witchcraft against each other.

Guan Ji, Ci Hui, and a host of other core members of the Universal Salvation Hall perished here, leaving the group leaderless and in complete chaos. Since Hidden Dragon Temple was already vying for profits with Great Joy Temple, he wouldn't be worthy of being a half-politician-like National Teacher if he didn't seize the opportunity to kill these Great Joy Temple Celestial Maiden.

The emperor probably had a vague idea, but he had no evidence and it was not appropriate to completely turn against his own National Teacher at such a turbulent time.

But he also sighed inwardly. In just a few days, numerous rebel armies had risen up, mostly sparked by the overthrow of the outer gate of the Da Huan Xi Temple, which then led to the expulsion of the county magistrate and the capture of cities. Emergency reports poured in from all over the country, yet the emperor was still concerned with such trivial matters as the affairs of his concubines in the palace.

No wonder Qin Yi thought this emperor was hopeless.

Lingxu knew that the emperor was extremely dissatisfied with him at this moment, so he deliberately said, "Qin Yi colluded with a demoness to seize the dragon's energy, and the Little King of Southern Li that he brought... shouldn't we...?"

As he spoke, he made a cutting gesture.

The emperor gave him a look of disgust. He had just killed two Imperial Concubine, and now he was reaching out to a mere two-year-old girl? If you want to test your influence, don't be so eager.

Actually, he had initially disliked the child as well; after all, it's human nature to take one's anger out on others. If Lingxu hadn't brought it up, he probably would have ignored it, just like he did with the Cold Palace. The palace servants were very snobbish; with his attitude clearly stated, the girl's life would be very difficult, and it wouldn't be surprising if she died young.

But Lingxu's suggestion changed his mind. He said, "Qin Yi is merely a figurehead Nanli Kingdom Teacher. What connection does he have with Xianning? Xianning came from Nanli King's surrender, and I adopted her as my goddaughter. This is a case of 'a thousand pieces of gold to buy bones,' signifying peace and prosperity for all nations. She died so young and without cause. What will the world think of me? What will the people of Southern Border think of me? Not only can I not kill her, but I also cannot treat her coldly. Issue my decree: Xianning is as if she were my own daughter. Who dares to treat her as an adopted child, or punish her for disrupting the country!"

Lingxu sighed with some regret.

The emperor felt that his political skills still outmaneuvered the National Teacher, and his mood improved slightly. He stroked his beard and said, "As for that dragon aura... it was merely an observational phenomenon and could not represent the entirety of our Great Qian Dynasty. National Teacher, there is no need for you to worry unnecessarily. I am tired, you may leave."

Lingxu nodded and withdrew.

The emperor's words weren't entirely wrong. Even according to Qin Yi's understanding, the removal of the dragon's aura wasn't a fatal problem. Now, even the remaining monks of the Great Joy Temple in the capital had been nearly Lingxu, the demonic atmosphere had been cleansed, and the Great Qian's foundation was very strong; it could completely be revitalized. As long as he could govern diligently, it wasn't impossible for the country to revive and the dragon's aura to rise again. After all, no nation's National Luck falls from the sky; it's gradually formed by various factors.

But when they turn around, they just say they're tired, instead of taking any action, which is just empty talk.

Lingxu slowly stepped out. In the shadow of the trees along the corridor, Qin Yi stood quietly, dressed in a green robe, as slender as a pine or bamboo. Lingxu was quite suspicious that even if there was a mortal standing in front of him, he might not know that someone was there without looking closely.

This is a wondrous thing, in harmony with heaven and earth; this Brother Qin Yi has already approached the Dao.

He stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Brother Daoist."

Qin Yi said, "Well done. I hope you will take good care of the child in the future."

Lingxu turned his head and looked in the direction of the Xianning Palace. With his ability to observe the stars and qi, he could see that there was a faint dragon shape there. Although it was small, it was a real dragon.

He smiled slightly, "According to what you say, the Great Qian I support is different from what you envision. However, Xianning Princess currently represents exactly the Great Qian I need, so you can rest assured."

Qin Yi said, "I will keep an eye on this matter from time to time. If I discover that Wu Xian has been lost..."

Lingxu shook his head. "Brother Dao, although our starting points are different now, our ultimate goal has become the same again."

Qin Yi chuckled, "Then the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace will still be your backer."

Lingxu slowly said, "Then I wish you, fellow Daoist, that the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace will only have your voice."

Qin Yi squinted at him for a moment. "Thank you for your kind words. Until we meet again."

"Take care, fellow Daoist."

In a flash, Qin Yi had vanished without a trace.

When he reappeared, Qin Yi was already in the Xianning Palace. Using an invisibility spell, he swaggered into Li Wuxian's bedchamber.

Two young palace maids were changing her diaper... Qin Yi waited quietly until they finished, then snapped his fingers. Suddenly, the two maids became very sleepy and fell asleep by the bedside.

When Qin Yi revealed himself, Li Wuxian stared at him with wide eyes, showing no surprise whatsoever.

After all, she's been flying around with him in the sky for a while now, so she's more accepting of these strange things, right? Qin Yi didn't think much of it. He squatted down by the bed, cupped the little girl's face in his hands, and smiled, "Little genius, I know you understand... I'll give you one last choice: you can come back to the mountain with me. There might be a future for you here, but there's peace and comfort for you on the mountain."

"Daddy, this place is so much fun! Daddy, can you stay and keep me company?"

"I'm not your father..." Qin Yi said helplessly, "Why do you always call me that?"

"My Empress Dowager said that the hero my aunts were talking about could only be called Father, not Father. The one who cares about me and protects me is Father."

"..." Qin Yi remained silent for a long while, then said in a low voice, "Then I am not worthy. If you want... you can call me uncle, or master."

"?" Li Wuxian seemed unable to utter a sound.

Qin Yi took out a piece of Jade Pendant around her neck. "I've recorded the best Basic Cultivation Methods and Martial Dao Primer techniques in this jade, all of which I learned myself. When you're a little older, holding it will allow the Cultivation Method to be transmitted into your heart. It can also ward off Disease Exorcism and Disaster Prevention. I hope you'll be healthy and happy. I'll come to see you again when I have time."

"Master... Master," the little girl finally called out, "Are you leaving?"

"There are many people in this world who don't consider themselves human. I don't agree with that, but I want to catch up with them, so that I can be a human being myself and also protect you so that you can grow up safely."

"I don't understand..." the little girl said. "I want to be a dragon, it's so beautiful and majestic."

Qin Yi chuckled and pointed to the sky, "Do you know the name of this city?"

The little girl shook her head, looking bewildered.

"This place is called Dragon Abyss City." Qin Yi pinched her cheek. "The Hidden Dragon in the Abyss might refer to you."