Chen Qing returned to his small courtyard and shut the gate. Every scene from earlier still replayed clearly in his mind.
Luo Ziming's seemingly casual probing, with its hidden edge.
He should truly have dispelled his suspicions about me...
Chen Qing's taut nerves relaxed slightly. That Purple Light, and the Tianbao Tower summit it sensed... whatever they involve likely far exceeds my imagination. It actually drew a Nine Heavens Vein elder to personally test an Inner Sect disciple...
It must never be exposed! At least not before I possess sufficient strength to protect myself. I cannot reveal the slightest abnormality!
He walked to the stone table in the courtyard and sat down, thinking to himself.
After all, Chen Qing still had no idea what the Purple Light was connected to.
Based on his earlier investigation at Wanfa Peak, the Purple Light should have been a trace of intent left behind by some expert.
Exactly who it was remained uncertain.
Yet for it to make a True Origin Realm elder test him, and for the matter to be kept from everyone else, it was clearly no simple matter.
Chen Qing then rose and walked over to the corner. Seemingly sensing his aura, the little fellow immediately began chirping, brimming with energy.
He carefully fed it food and water, added some Bone Strengthening Pill powder, and watched it wolf everything down. The gloom in his heart dispersed considerably.
After tending to the eaglet, Chen Qing wasted no more time and headed straight into the Quiet Room.
He took out a Fine Grade Gang Quenching Pill and placed it in his mouth.
The pill melted as soon as it entered his mouth. A vast yet gentle medicinal force instantly spread through him, rushing into his limbs and bones like floodwaters bursting through a