Thousand Lantern City, before the Three-Story Tower.
Meng Qingchan lay in a rocking chair, staring expressionlessly at Chen Mu.
But as she watched him, the corners of her lips curled up, revealing a gentle smile.
Chen Mu, who had been calm and composed until then, felt his heart skip a beat.
I've already decided not to go beyond the heavens. Why does Meng Qingchan look even happier instead?
"You'd best head to Heavenly Gate Star as soon as possible." Meng Qingchan smiled.
"You may not fear Five Thunder Strike, but you surely fear Lü Yue hunting you down."
What did she mean?
Chen Mu was somewhat bewildered.
"You read the Jade Cicada Secret Manual, didn't you?" Meng Qingchan wore a teasing smile.
I did read it, but I didn't cultivate it!
"You want to say you didn't cultivate it, right?" Meng Qingchan said cheerfully.
Chen Mu's heart immediately sank.
"This secret manual was something I comprehended from the Exquisite Golden Chapter. It has a special trait called Heart Seal Scripture Transmission."
"As long as you read it, it will stamp itself into your Jade Seed like a seal. Even if you don't cultivate it, it will slowly transform your Jade Seed." The triumphant smile on Meng Qingchan's face became increasingly obvious.
"It isn't noticeable yet, but after some time, your entire Qi Mechanism will change along with it. If you remain in Haizhou, Lü Yue will definitely discover you."
"That old fellow obtained his Exquisite Golden Chapter through improper means. He will never allow anyone else to cultivate the secret arts within it."
"If you want to live, you'd best hide in Outer Heaven Star as soon as possible."
"You set me up!" Chen Mu's expression changed drastically as he immediately turned his awareness inward to inspect his Jade Seed.