Plans for the Future: Perhaps Moving Too Fast Is Not a Good Thing

The Quiet Room instantly fell into a Deathly Stillness.

The three looked at each other, their faces all showing the same astonishment and absurdity.

As the Dao Protector Yun Zexuan, Yun Qingyang naturally knew Qin Wangchuan, who was the Qin Clan Divine Son.

Concubine?

Qin Wangchuan's?

This Foreign Lands "Princess"?

What is all this nonsense?

However, in the midst of this suffocating silence, Yun Zexuan's gaze suddenly sharpened.

He stared intently at Lv Yingxin, as if trying to find some flaw in her golden eyes.

But it failed.

This woman might be telling the truth.

After a moment, Yun Zexuan slowly exhaled, his voice carrying a complex meaning:

"The only way to survive..."

"She actually said it."

"There's no need for interrogation then, just take them away."

My gaze shifted.

Inside the Wandao Academy, in the Dojo.

After listening to Yun Zexuan's retelling, Qin Wangchuan's expression froze for a moment, a rare occurrence.

"... a concubine?"

"Yes." Yun Zexuan nodded.

Whose is it?

"Your."

"Mine?" Qin Wangchuan raised an eyebrow, a hint of absurdity in his voice. "How come I didn't know?"

Yun Zexuan shrugged helplessly. "You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?"

"I've tested her. She knows you inside and out, with details beyond what a typical investigation could uncover. And she calls herself— Lv Yingxin."

"Lv Yingxin ..."

Upon hearing this name, Qin Wangchuan's eyes narrowed sharply.

He had been searching for this name for a long time.

When Spirit Law Dao successfully used the Wheel of Fate for the first time, he left with the words: "Among the Cleaners, there's one named Lv Yingxin. Find her and kill her as soon as possible, or it will cause a lot of trouble later."

At that time, Spirit Law Dao's expression was not one of cold Killing Intent as if facing a sworn enemy, but rather a warning as if facing some kind of predetermined and troublesome cause and effect.

Lv Yingxin may not be an enemy, but she is definitely a "troublemaker".

Qin Wangchuan pondered for a moment, then decided to meet him first.

"And that undercurrent, I've already investigated it." Yun Zexuan changed the subject.

"The Alien Race's plan is to send small groups of people to infiltrate various parts of the Three Thousand Provinces and secretly activate an ancient passage called 'Blood Seed'."

"Following the clues, we did find most of them and destroyed them, but... such a scheme is not something that can be accomplished overnight, and the number of seeds planted is probably far greater than expected, so there must have been some that were overlooked."

"It won't be so unusual to encounter sporadic Alien Race while exploring Secret Realm or other remote ancient lands in the future."

He paused, his tone lowering, carrying a barely perceptible hint of apology:

"I'm sorry about... the matter of Shatong."

"It was my oversight; I was so focused on the unusual activity outside the academy that I failed to notice this undercurrent originating from within."

"That guy... although he's extreme in his actions and I don't particularly like him, I can't really hate him either. I can tell he genuinely likes our Three Thousand Provinces."

Qin Wangchuan nodded silently.

Yes, it's because I like it that it's more painful and more desperate.

After a moment, he slowly spoke, "All conflicts, in their essence, stem from a struggle between two realms. One day, I will personally travel to the Foreign Lands, slay all the kings, and unify the two realms."

He paused, then added, "That's also his ideal."

"However, the difference is that there is no equality."

Equality represents chaos and ignorance.

The Foreign Lands are just the beginning; the Imperial Clan should also be united.

Upon hearing this, Yun Zexuan's heavy expression was replaced by a sharp smile.

He reached out and patted Qin Wangchuan on the shoulder. "What a coincidence, this is also my ideal. I'll help you in the future."

After exchanging a few more words about the follow-up matters, Yun Zexuan took his leave.

Silence returned to the Dojo.

Qin Wangchuan sat alone, gazing up at the intricate array patterns on the dome, his thoughts drifting.

Shatong died, and there was no grand funeral.

Chu Wujiu will follow his dying wish and find a sunny hilltop for a simple burial.

Tan Lingfei also died, buried in the Back Mountain Forest where he first stepped into the Immortal Court, full of hope, and ultimately despaired.

Although my acquaintance with the latter was brief, and we could not even be considered friends.

But the feeling of lives vanishing before one's eyes, of ideals and struggles turning to dust, is not pleasant.

Faces, some familiar, some distant, flashed through my mind.

"Moving too fast might really leave behind too many irreparable regrets."

"Perhaps... it's time to look back."

With this thought in mind, he naturally thought of the travel he had arranged with Li Qingluan later.

Go to the Lower Realm, go to the Wen Dao Palace, go to those places that hold memories of the past and loved ones.

"But we still need to deal with the immediate matter first."

My thoughts were pulled back to the present, and I remembered the message from my Second Brother.

During his previous brief periods of seclusion, Qin Wangchuan had considered that he might miss some things because of it.

So, as a precaution, I informed my Second Brother about my Sixth Brother's situation and asked him to keep an eye on things.

This insurance is actually quite useful.

Just one year after he went into seclusion, Fang Yun, the dao companion of Sixth Brother who had died, finally returned.

She had no memory at first, and it was only after a long time that she finally recovered and remembered Qin Hongchen.

The Second Brother previously stated that after careful observation, the woman's words, actions, and memory details were all flawless, and her soul's aura was undoubtedly pure, suggesting she was not possessed or disguised.

This matter is too important, Qin Xuanji requested to speak with Qin Wangchuan in person before making a final decision.

Qin Wangchuan agreed.

"Next, we need to deal with Lv Yingxin, who claims to be a 'concubine,' then meet with my Second Brother to discuss the matter in detail, and after that... we'll deal with Fang Yun's matter."

Dealing with Fang Yun would almost certainly mean a battle with Sixth Brother Qin Hongchen.

Thinking about this, Qin Wangchuan felt a headache coming on.

"If only I could convince him."

"Sixth Brother's talent and strength are among the best in the Qin Clan. If it really comes down to a fight... I'm not sure I can win." He muttered to himself, pondering how to break this deadlock.

You will lose.

Dojo, a clear, melodious, yet strangely resolute female voice suddenly rang out.

Qin Wangchuan looked up.

At the entrance of the Dojo, a beautiful figure in black was being escorted by two Yun Clan cultivators.

Her hands were bound by specially made rune chains. She wore a long black dress, her black hair flowed freely, her golden eyes were empty and serene, and the vermilion mole at the corner of her eye was breathtakingly bright in the Dojo's light.

It was Lv Yingxin.

Qin Wangchuan waved his hand, signaling the Yun Clan cultivators to step back.

The doors of the Dojo closed silently, leaving only the two of them.

Qin Wangchuan did not get up, but leaned against the jade seat, calmly scrutinizing this Foreign Lands "Princess".

"I heard you claim to be my concubine?"

"Yes." Lv Yingxin's answer was extremely concise.

"That's a good pretext," Qin Wangchuan said, his tone unreadable. "At least it allows you to see me safely. Now, tell me, what is your real purpose?"

Although he had been searching for her, this was indeed their first meeting.

Qin Wangchuan assumed that the other party's use of the term "concubine" was a clever tactic to gain an opportunity for a meeting.

Lv Yingxin met his gaze, her golden eyes remaining completely calm, and said directly, "It's not a ruse."

"Qin Wangchuan, I can see the future."

"Oh?" Qin Wangchuan raised an eyebrow slightly, shifted to a more relaxed posture, and rested his chin on one hand, gesturing for her to continue.

He had to admit that this woman's beauty was so striking that she was easily among the top three most beautiful women he had ever seen.

But this did not sway him in the slightest.

"In the future I foresee," Lv Yingxin said clearly, enunciating each word, "I will indeed become one of your concubines."

Qin Wangchuan's gaze deepened, and he leaned forward slightly, an invisible pressure beginning to emanate from him.

"Go on."

The voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable air of judgment.

"After I hear your story, I'll decide when to kill you."