Qin Mu smiled faintly. After taking his leave of Yin Tianzi, he went straight to Pingxin Hall in the Underworld.
As soon as he appeared inside the hall, Empress Pingxin manifested before him.
"Your Majesty, I'll be heading to Zixiao Palace soon."
Qin Mu got straight to the point.
"Hmm?"
Pingxin's delicate brows drew together when she heard this.
"Qin Mu, I don't think you should go to Zixiao Palace after all."
"You know the relationship between Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao. Something could happen if you go."
Qin Mu replied calmly,
"Don't worry, Your Majesty!"
"I know what I'm doing. Even if Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao really do make a move against me, I have a contingency plan."
Seeing that Qin Mu had made up his mind, Pingxin didn't try to dissuade him further.
Then Qin Mu didn't linger in Pingxin Hall. He took his leave and departed.
After Qin Mu was gone, concern flickered in Pingxin's usually placid eyes.
If they were in the Underworld, she wouldn't fear even the Heavenly Dao descending. She could protect Qin Mu with her full strength.
But outside the Underworld, things were beyond her control.
"I hope nothing goes wrong on your journey."
After mulling it over, Pingxin murmured to herself, then vanished.
After leaving Pingxin Hall, Qin Mu returned to the residence where Xi He and Chang Xi were staying in the Underworld.
"Dear!"
Seeing Qin Mu return, Xi He was overjoyed and hurried over to him.
Qin Mu had now emerged from seclusion and attained Primordial Grand Unity.
To Xi He, this was naturally wonderful news.
After all, Qin Mu had said earlier that once he emerged from seclusion, he would find a suitable time to marry Xi He!
"I'm going to Zixiao Palace."
"When I return, we'll