Calm Before the Storm
The Jingjiang Xu Estate, the residence of their servants.
There were no chores to do on their first day at the mansion; they were told that an elder from the mansion would guide them through the specific tasks to be performed the next day.
Qin Mo lay on the small bed, staring at the wooden ceiling, humming a little tune as he thought about what to do next.
He never imagined that he would see Jinxuan on his very first day in the manor, nor did he expect to be so excited upon seeing her.
"That girl hasn't said yes to you yet, you're so smug."
A middle-aged man's slightly sarcastic voice suddenly echoed in Qin Mo's mind.
Qin Mo paused for a moment, then coughed lightly:
"Old man, you saw Jinxuan's reaction, there's always a chance."
"Tsk tsk. I wonder who insisted at the beginning that they were just ordinary friends."
Qin Mo smacked his lips and said with a smile:
"Old man"
"Etc."
The middle-aged man's voice suddenly interrupted, sounding slightly puzzled:
Someone sent you a telepathic message.
"What?" Qin Mo paused, unable to react immediately.
But the next moment,
A beam of white light pierced through the wooden window and into the room.
The white light exploded with a "pop" the moment it entered the room.
Then, a light, airy voice rang out in the room, very briefly:
"Kid, a powerful figure is coming. If you want to save your lover, you'd better hurry. I can only hold him off for half a quarter of an hour at most."
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Qin Mo's pupils contracted slightly.
The room was quiet for two seconds.
Qin Mo said in a low voice:
"Old man, what is this?"
"Sound transmission method."
The middle-aged man's voice was slightly grave. "Hmm, judging from this aura, it should be a Origin Beginning."
Second Grade Origin Beginning
Qin Mo did not lose his composure due to the sudden turn of events, and asked in a low voice:
Is this person trustworthy?
The middle-aged man was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice:
"I don't think he's lying to you. If he wanted to harm you, killing you would be easy for someone with his cultivation level. The fact that he's sending you a telepathic message at this time suggests he's a friend of some kid from that Burial Village."
As he spoke, the middle-aged man's voice carried a hint of teasing. "This person must have been following you for a long time."
Qin Mo frowned and remained silent.
The middle-aged man's voice was light and airy:
"So, kid, what are you planning to do? I don't know what happened, but I suggest you run first. As long as you're alive, you can always make a comeback."
Qin Mo lowered his eyes and remained silent.
How it was exposed is no longer the point to worry about; the important thing now is what to do next.
To escape?
Rationally speaking, the unknown changes at this moment made him realize that he should indeed run away first.
But what will happen to Jinxuan if she escapes?
If they leave this time, it will be incredibly difficult to sneak in again in the future.
Qin Mo clenched his fist slightly, his eyes gradually hardening:
"Teacher, can you help me?"
"Well"
The middle-aged man sighed, but after a moment of silence, he laughed and said, "You're quite the pragmatist, aren't you? Now you know to call this old man 'teacher'?"
Qin Mo coughed, his expression slightly embarrassed.
The middle-aged man's voice was laced with sarcasm:
"But since you've already called me teacher, I can't just leave you like this. If things get out of hand, I'll take you and run away."
"But you'd better hurry, the person who helped you probably can't hold off that powerful figure for long."
"Thanks."
Qin Mo smiled slightly upon hearing this, got off the bed, and walked out of the room.
With each step he took, an immense surge of soul power instantly emanated from the ring, and his aura grew stronger.
Qin Mo had just stepped out of the side room.
Sudden,
"Boom!!!!!!!!!"
A deafening roar, seemingly capable of tearing space apart, echoed from the sky above Jingjiang City! The immense boom could be clearly heard in every corner of Jingjiang Prefecture.
The sound had barely faded when a powerful hurricane swept through the area, its force diminishing over time.
At this moment, cultivators with decent cultivation levels within Jingjiang City could faintly sense the Source Qi between heaven and earth trembling slightly, continuously flowing towards the southwest of Jingjiang City.
The countless ordinary people in the city, who had no cultivation, all stopped and looked up at the sky after this incident, but they could see nothing. The panic caused by the unknown caused an uproar throughout the entire Jingjiang Prefecture, with countless discussions arising.
"Hey, Old Liu, you've seen a lot. What was that sound just now?"
"I'm not sure, maybe the earth dragon turned over?"
"Young lady, here are your steamed buns. Are you a cultivator? Do you know what that voice is?"
"Yes, I know."
"Could it be Demon Beast invasion? I heard that several small towns in the Wanxing Mountain Range have already been breached by Demon Beast."
"This is Jingjiang City, a prefectural city. What kind of Demon Beast would dare to come here?"
"Old Wang, Old Wang, get out of the way!!! The mount has been startled and gone out of control!"
"Get out of the way!! My Earth Dragon Turtle has gone out of control again!!"
"Ah!!!!!"
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Compared to the chaos and noise of the city, the vast northwest courtyard of the Xu Estate remained as quiet as a bookstore, with guards of all ranks standing quietly at their posts.
Ying'er took Su Jinxuan to the North Garden and waited there, while Zhou Chen and Si Ziyu stayed behind to guard Xu Yuan.
Even deep within the secret chamber, Xu Yuan could hear the loud noise that came from the sky.
My heart is beating a little fast.
Xu Changge has already started making moves outside the city, which means Qin Mo will most likely take action soon as well.
In the silence,
Zhou Chen, carrying a sword on his back, suddenly looked up and his voice sounded somewhat hollow in the sealed underground chamber:
"Third Young Master, please remain in this secret chamber and do not move around."
"Okay, sure." Xu Yuan, dressed in Blood Jade Glazed Robe, nodded.
"Then I shall take my leave for now."
Zhou Chen clasped his hands slightly, while Si Ziyu was standing to the side, also clasped her hands in a salute to Xu Yuan without saying a word.
Then, the two disappeared almost simultaneously into the silent, secret room.
In the vast underground chamber, only Xu Yuan remained.
The battle on the ground began quickly, as Xu Yuan could clearly feel the earth trembling continuously.
Lacking sufficient strength, he was completely unable to participate in the battles taking place on the ground.
This feeling of completely entrusting one's life to someone else's protection was not pleasant for Xu Yuan.
Time passed slowly, and the battle on the ground continued.
I don't know how much time passed,
suddenly,
"Boom---"
With a loud bang, Xu Yuan's body swayed.
He felt something hit the ground directly above him, and some sand and gravel fell from the ceiling of the secret room.
Xu Yuan was startled, but didn't have time to think about it further.
"Boom---"
Another earthquake shook the ground, and this time the dome of the secret chamber, made of special materials, began to crack.
Xu Yuan looked up with a solemn expression, Blood Origin Heart-Fall Technique began to operate quietly.
What's going on?! How did it get hit on the head?!
Isn't this secret chamber equipped with Spirit-Avoiding Array to isolate sensory perception?
Fortunately, after that roar, there was no further disturbance overhead for the time being.
Five seconds
Ten seconds
Thirty seconds
After these two attacks, Xu Yuan probably realized that his position had likely been exposed.
After a slight hesitation, Xu Yuan slowly stood up, preparing to leave.
If we don't get out soon, we'll most likely be buried alive.
As soon as he stood up
"Boom--"
Another violent shaking occurred, and large sections of the specially made ceiling shattered, causing soil and rocks to instantly flood the chamber through the hole like seawater.