Qingchen Seeks Death, Yuxi Confides

Mingshan Prefecture, outside Mingwu City, Blazing Wasteland.

Fierce energy surged like lightning, demonic fire blazed, connecting day and night.

Vast seas of blood-red fire flowed everywhere, with waves of fire crashing one after another like ferocious, claw-wielding ghosts, as if wanting to devour everything in heaven and earth.

Half an hour later.

Zhuge Wuwei scrambled out, looking somewhat disheveled and his expression uncertain. That brat is truly vicious, deliberately luring me to this place to scout the Soul Suppressing Stele. I almost lost my life!

Outside the sea of fire, Zhuge Qingchen waited quietly, like an unparalleled handsome man stepped out of a divine painting.

A faint divine radiance still flowed around him, making him appear exceptionally ethereal.

"Qingchen, the arrangements are made, but I fear they might not be effective. This area is extremely peculiar. And that giant stele... the 'Soul Suppressing Stele' that Su Li mentioned, I saw it too. It's truly a rare, peerless treasure, likely reaching the level of a legendary 'Artifact of Creation'! No, it might even be stronger than an Artifact of Creation! However... as soon as I got close to take a look, I was almost sucked dry of my Infant Soul! At that moment, I think I heard a woman's voice shouting 'Save me...' to me."

Zhuge Wuwei spoke, even feeling a chill run down his spine. Su Li had repeatedly told the true disciples of Wanli Holy Land to go to the Blazing Wasteland to seek a great opportunity. This was clearly Su Li's open ploy! He had been itching to come, and ended up nearly dying here!

"Oh?"

Zhuge Qingchen pondered slightly, then said, "I'll go take a look. If I can't handle it either, I'll make good use of Su Li. If he thinks there's an opportunity here, I'll explore it with him. When there's danger, I'll save his life a few times."

Zhuge Wuwei said, "I always feel there's something strange, even sinister, about this person. His ability to deduce thoughts, to deduce the 'future,' is too terrifying, as if he can see the future with his own eyes. This is no longer just deducing Heavenly Secrets, but a method akin to controlling the future! I absolutely must get my hands on the source of this ability and how it's cultivated! Therefore, you must be extremely cautious when interacting with him!"

Zhuge Qingchen replied, "My inner aspect of Heavenly Secrets is my true self, my true heart. There is no deception. Everything comes from the heart, so there's no need for caution."

Zhuge Wuwei thought for a moment and said, "If this person truly has a powerful force behind him..."

Zhuge Qingchen responded, "Then I'll kneel and beg for mercy. Given his personality, the chances of him forgiving are extremely high. Afterward, if Master shows some sincerity, it will be fine. Master doesn't need to worry about this aspect at all. Alright, I'm going."

As Zhuge Qingchen spoke, the original hazy radiance around him gradually shifted from pearly white to a dark gray. Then, his entire demeanor changed from that of a refined scholar to one of depression, madness, and agitation. At this moment, flecks of dark brown light flickered in his pupils, looking extremely strange.

"Qingchen, although in this state you fear no danger, that Soul Suppressing Stele is extremely peculiar, bizarre, and terrifying. You must be extra careful."

Zhuge Wuwei warned him meticulously, his face filled with apprehension.

"Hehehe, I couldn't ask for more, I couldn't ask for more! Preferably, this place can kill me, can kill me!"

Zhuge Qingchen cackled sinisterly, his back slightly hunched, hands hanging down, spewing out streams of murky, dark-green Heavenly Secret miasma.

Zhuge Wuwei looked at him in this state, a flicker of unbearable pain flashing in his eyes. "Qingchen, don't worry, Master will find a way to cultivate the Extreme Path of Heavenly Secrets to help you recover! For that, the revival of Demonic Souls, or any cataclysm, doesn't matter."

Yunxiu Peak, Yunxiu Private Courtyard.

"Master Su, I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

Hua Ziyan's face was haggard, her expression downcast, her voice filled with deep apology. Whatever had happened before, even if she hadn't understood it at first, she could figure it out now.

"It has nothing to do with you. You can go back. Your father must have something to discuss with you right now. Besides, I am indeed a bit tired and just want to rest. Having Fairy Yuxi stay to take care of me is already very good."

Su Li said politely.

Hua Ziyan trembled upon hearing this, her face turning even paler. She stammered, "Master Su, are you trying to distance yourself from Ziyan?"

Su Li gazed at Hua Ziyan's haggard, sorrowful face, but felt no inclination to pity her. He didn't even know if Hua Ziyan was acting. It was just like when Zhuge Qingchen slapped himself, the information on his Life Archive instantly turned into question marks, and then in an instant, it reverted to the state of 'Pure Qi Fills the Universe.' Believe it? Or not believe it? Therefore, Su Li did not activate the Life Archive System to check Hua Ziyan's inner thoughts. By this point, he had discovered the drawback of the 'Life Archive's' first function—archives can be faked!

When a person can deceive even themselves, the information in their Life Archive is no longer truthful or credible.

Therefore, after he revealed his ability to vaguely deduce parts of others' "inner voices" a few times, each use of this ability resulted in him being calculated against.

"You have already broken through the Destiny Tribulation, and this time, it was without great peril. I have also received many rewards, and this karma is now concluded. At midnight, I will be heading to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion with Spiritual Master Zhuge Wuwei.

These past few days together have been very pleasant.

Fairy Ziyan, there's no need for sadness or attachment. I believe that if fate allows, we will meet again."

Su Li said softly.

After speaking, he turned away, no longer looking at Hua Ziyan.

Hua Ziyan was indeed very beautiful.

Or rather, Hua Ziyan, Mu Yuxi, Yun Qingxuan, Leng Yunshang, and even Feng Qianqian each possessed their own unique beauty.

Among them, even Feng Qianqian, who had the lowest "beauty score," was countless times more beautiful than the most beautiful women in his previous life!

This kind of beauty was indeed irresistible to any man.

Su Li was also a man, and in both lives, he was in his prime, at an age where he wished he could sleep with women all day long.

However, Su Li now had self-awareness—before he had the strength, he shouldn't even entertain the slightest thought about certain things!

Hua Ziyan stood alone for a long time before silently turning and leaving, solitary.

Mu Yuxi brewed a cup of spiritual tea and handed it to Su Li, saying softly, "Master Su, please have a cup of refreshing tea. Don't dwell on today's events. Once you step onto the path of cultivation, such things will only become more frequent."

Su Li nodded and said, "Thank you for your care during this time."

Mu Yuxi hesitated for a moment, then smiled faintly and said, "It's nothing. Actually, at the critical moment, we still relied on Mysterious Master Zhuge Qingchen. By the way, Master Su, what do you think of Mysterious Master Zhuge Qingchen?"

Su Li thought for a moment and said with emotion, "He can be filled with pure energy and contain Heavenly Secrets within him. In the future, he will undoubtedly go far in the path of Heavenly Secrets. And this time, I am indebted to him."

Mu Yuxi was silent for a moment after hearing this, then said meaningfully, "Actually, the relationship between Mystic Master Zhuge and Spiritual Master Zhuge is very, very good. The sudden conflict this time shows that he still 'values' you, Master Su, very much."

Su Li nodded seriously and sighed, "Yes, I know he truly cares about me. Otherwise, he wouldn't have beaten himself up like that. I am just an ordinary person, and I did indeed offend Spiritual Master Zhuge, putting him in a difficult position caught in the middle."

Mu Yuxi lowered her head slightly, then she looked outside the courtyard again, a hint of anxiety appearing on her pretty face.

A moment later, she regained her composure and said softly, "Master Su, what kind of person do you think Yu Xi is?"

Su Li said, "Elegant and graceful, innocent and a little naive, sincere, kind, and a bit introverted..."

Su Li combined the past personality traits of Mu Yuxi from her Life Archive and spoke them without reservation.

Mu Yuxi said, "Master Su, you are absolutely right. Then, Master Su, can you deduce what Yu Xi is thinking right now? Master Su, please try to deduce it."

Su Li looked deeply at Mu Yuxi, then brought up the Life Archive System, locked onto Mu Yuxi, and glanced at it.

Immediately, his pupils contracted sharply, and his expression couldn't help but change.