House Arrest for Su Li, Zhuge Wuwei

The rising sun shines through the pines, and a clear spring flows over the rocks.

Yun Qingxuan floated in the void, like a deity, looking down upon the entire Wanli Holy Land.

At this moment, it was as if time had stopped, the years were peaceful and beautiful, just like ten years ago.

That day, she, along with her younger brother Yun Qinghong, came to this Wanli Holy Land after enduring countless hardships, carrying hope and longing.

Now, this glance would be a final farewell.

Yun Qingxuan withdrew her gaze and continued to be like a celestial being, without thoughts or desires, her mind serene and empty.

In this state, she was exceptionally calm, as if she had completely shed her emotions, to the point where she could feel her life potential undergoing drastic changes.

In her opinion, Su Li's judgment in this regard was already wrong.

The Gentle Qi Mastery secret technique she cultivated could also lead to rapid progress in an absolute state of 'heartlessness and abandonment of love,' providing a great 'nurturing effect' on her life potential.

Coupled with the 'nourishing soul' effect of the Nine Radiance Heart-Inquiry Tea and the Soul Perishing Tea Can, her losses were minimal!

Of course, perhaps Su Li knew but did not tell her this.

However, these things were no longer important.

In this state, she discovered that not only could she cultivate the Gentle Qi Mastery secret technique, but she could also think through other matters she couldn't understand before with great clarity.

It was as if she had suddenly opened a Nine Apertures Exquisite Heart.

As Yun Qingxuan continued to circulate the Gentle Qi Mastery secret technique, this 'ethereal' state became significantly more stable than before.

Therefore, with a thought, she flew towards Hua Yunxiao's location again.

At this moment, in the sky, ten thousand rays of purple qi had transformed into boundless auspicious clouds, already beginning to converge towards Hua Yunxiao.

"Is this the extreme talent that the legendary Saintess is skilled in—the 'Purple Qi Three Thousand' talent?"

Yun Qingxuan observed secretly, preparing to understand this ability thoroughly and make some preparations for future matters.

Initially, Hua Yunxiao was merely silently transforming this talent.

But soon, when that 'Zhuge Wuwei' arrived, Yun Qingxuan immediately retreated a distance.

Then, she heard every word of the conversation between the two without missing a single detail.

At this point, she realized that her 'stealth ability' was undetectable even by Zhuge Wuwei!

So, had her abilities improved, making her stealth effect even more heaven-defying?

Or was Master Su's ability completely above that of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master, Zhuge Wuwei? Could he perceive what Zhuge Wuwei could not?

Weighing the options, Yun Qingxuan made a very bold decision.

With a thought, after the two finished their conversation, she suddenly flew towards Hua Yunxiao and then poked his brow with her finger.

As she poked him, Hua Yunxiao had no reaction.

Of course, Yun Qingxuan also felt nothing—because she was ethereal.

At the same time, Yun Qingxuan also paid attention to Zhuge Wuwei.

However, when she approached within two meters of Zhuge Wuwei, a sudden, inexplicable sense of unease arose in her heart.

At that moment, she suddenly stopped and did not move forward.

At this time, Zhuge Wuwei looked around with some confusion, as if he had a vague sense of something.

After Yun Qingxuan silently retreated about one meter, Zhuge Wuwei's slightly furrowed brow immediately relaxed.

"Imperial Lord Yun, to avoid further complications, have Fang Yueheng come over first— Hmm? Someone is coming, I'll excuse myself for a moment."

As Zhuge Wuwei spoke, he conjured a Heavenly Secrets power with his hand, and his entire being vanished on the spot.

In Yun Qingxuan's eyes, Zhuge Wuwei was like a transparent invisible person, still standing in place but motionless, like a statue.

She stared at Zhuge Wuwei, but Zhuge Wuwei clearly did not discover her.

A moment later, Hua Ziyan and Yun Wanchu arrived at the location.

Yun Wanchu stated their purpose, coming to seek instructions.

Hua Yunxiao hesitated, and Zhuge Wuwei immediately sent a message secretly.

Yun Qingxuan found that she could hear this stealthy communication very clearly, as if it were whispered in her ear.

"You go first, then I'll use the excuse of looking for Qingchen to come and meet you. Coincidentally, I can also take a look at Su Li's specific abilities. If it's feasible, after sending away your daughter and Yun Wanchu, you can directly place him under house arrest first."

Hua Yunxiao immediately transmitted back: "Alright, then Yunxiao will take his leave first."

While transmitting secretly, Hua Yunxiao also communicated with Hua Ziyan and Yun Wanchu.

Yun Wanchu immediately sent a message to summon Fang Yueheng.

Zhuge Qingchen, who was inseparable from Fang Yueheng, naturally followed along.

Afterward, with the group assembled, they flew towards Cloud Xiu Peak.

Yun Qingxuan pondered, not following immediately, but preparing to continue observing Zhuge Wuwei to see if he had any other backup plans.

After Zhuge Wuwei arrived, she would follow him and take the opportunity to test Su Li.

If she was discovered by him, she would directly use the excuse that "Zhuge Wuwei wants to place him under house arrest" to dispel his suspicions.

Sensing Yun Qingxuan's "surveillance," Su Li showed no outward signs of abnormality, as if he had noticed nothing.

This feeling of being spied upon was very, very faint, so Su Li was certain that Yun Qingxuan's "stealth" ability had greatly improved!

Moreover, she had been extremely cautious this time, afraid of being detected by him.

Or perhaps, this was a test—to see if the "discovery" before was due to the assassination attempt or because she was too close?

Su Li's mood grew more complicated.

If even Yun Qingxuan had become untrustworthy, then the dangers he would face next would be even greater.

However, setting aside his own role as the core factor, this grand scheme wasn't that difficult to handle.

At the very least, he had the biggest trump card on his side—the Life Archive System!

While Su Li was contemplating, Yun Wanchu had snapped out of his state of shock.

"Hiss—"

He took a deep breath and immediately pleaded, "Master Su, regarding this matter, could you provide more details about the specific cause and effect? Wanchu understands that this will cause you further strain, but this matter concerns the life and death of my Wanli Holy Land..."

As Yun Wanchu spoke, he bowed deeply to Su Li once more and did not immediately rise.

Hua Yunxiao felt uneasy, but at this point, he was in too deep to back down.

On one hand, he absolutely did not want Su Li to deduce the various future encounters of the Wanli Holy Land, just as he had deduced the specific arrangements of Yinshang Cave Heaven, thus affecting his plans.

On the other hand, he was worried that Su Li's deductions would be too detailed and expose the ancestor's major undertaking.

Despite his worries, he still had to bow and salute in cooperation, saying earnestly, "Master Su, this matter is of great importance. We hope Master Su can point the Wanli Holy Land towards a clear path."

At this moment, Su Li had completely seen through Hua Yunxiao's trick.

"This calamity is still in flux. It's not like the ambush at Yinshang Cave Heaven before, nor is it like the Heavenly Town Soul Stele, which were situations without much 'change.'

Furthermore, I was not involved in the previous matters, so deducing them was not complicated. However, for this current matter, I am considered a participant, a member of the Wanli Holy Land.

As a result, the outcome of this deduction has become much more ambiguous. That is precisely why I wish to consult with Master Zhuge from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion for a joint deduction."

Su Li said with a serious expression.

Hua Yunxiao pondered for a moment and said, "Since this calamity is fraught with danger, I will discuss it with Senior Zhuge."

Zhuge Qingchen said, "I will send the message. My master was a bit angry with me earlier and might have gone into seclusion. Imperial Lord Hua might not be able to contact him."

As Zhuge Qingchen spoke, he began to send the message.

However, as soon as he sent it, Zhuge Qingchen's expression turned strange—why was his master so close to him?

"Imperial Lord Hua, this Pavilion Master had already calculated that you and I would have a Heavenly Secrets karmic connection today. I have arrived uninvited."

Just then, from the distant void, a seven-colored auspicious cloud carried an elder with a youthful complexion despite his white hair, exuding a powerful aura, dressed in a black and white rune-patterned robe.

At this moment, Yun Qingxuan, who had been secretly observing, suddenly approached Su Li with a thoughtful expression, closing the distance to within two meters.

Su Li's expression remained unchanged. He didn't even withdraw his gaze from the 'Zhuge Wuwei,' acting as if he was completely unaware.

Yun Qingxuan gathered her thoughts, then condensed ethereal fingers and thrust them forcefully towards Su Li's forehead.