Chapter 211

Xiao Minghuang nodded. "She has broken through!"

"Finally out of quarantine!"

Ye Ruoshui visibly breathed a sigh of relief. She realized that Lin Wanqiu was not only her competitor, but also an indispensable and important ally!

When it comes to two against one, how can we possibly lose?

"Hehe..."

Xiao Minghuang chuckled, then took Ye Ruoshui's hand and ran off into the distance.

Inside the hall, the Taiyin Qi permeated the air, filling the entire space with a cold, dark, and desolate atmosphere.

In the central area, Lin Wanqiu sat cross-legged, surrounded by a huge cyan-blue vortex. Chains and runes emanated from her body, swirling and floating in the air, releasing a mysterious aura.

On her lower abdomen, a faint blue light shimmered with an unusual brilliance, a clear sign that the primordial embryo had formed.

Even though the primordial embryo had already formed, Lin Wanqiu did not wake up, but continued to accumulate Spiritual Qi.

However, this immense spiritual power did not converge towards the primordial embryo, but instead condensed towards her chest.

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Unbeknownst to Lin Wanqiu, a ball of Spiritual Qi the size of a fist had suddenly condensed in her chest.

The Spiritual Qi ball became increasingly condensed, seemingly about to explode at any moment.

Lin Wanqiu closed her eyes, her expression serene and peaceful, allowing the surrounding Spiritual Qi to continuously flow into her body.

At her chest, her spiritual sea churned, and a huge black hole slowly took shape, generating a powerful suction force that devoured the rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and earth around it, extracting all the spiritual essence contained within.

Her chest, however, seemed like a bottomless pit, frantically absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, showing no sign of satisfaction.

In the blink of an eye, the surrounding Spiritual Qi was visibly depleted, no longer able to sustain Lin Wanqiu's cultivation.

Even the spirit stones, pills, and rare treasures she had prepared were visibly withering and dimming, as if they were about to lose their spirituality and turn into dust at any moment.

However, Lin Wanqiu did not open her eyes, as if she was unaware of the situation outside, and continued to frantically absorb the rich Spiritual Qi around her.

At this moment.

The Jade Pendant in her storage bag suddenly vibrated and flew out automatically without anyone controlling it. It hovered in mid-air, emitting a strange faint light.

Lin Wanqiu kept her eyes tightly closed, her face showing pain, her body trembling slightly, and beads of sweat dripping from her forehead onto the ground.

Suddenly, a beam of white light shot out from the Jade Pendant and rushed into her mind.

In an instant, a powerful flow of information poured into Lin Wanqiu's sea of consciousness.

For a moment, Lin Wanqiu felt as if she were in a dream.

Everything around her shattered like a dream, and images leaped out from the depths of her memory.

Only one woman dressed in white remained.

Her beauty was breathtaking, her elegance ethereal. A snow-white white gown accentuated her noble and graceful bearing, making her seem like a celestial maiden, inspiring admiration and longing.

"You are... Mother!"

Lin Wanqiu stared blankly at the woman in white, her voice hoarse and raspy, tears instantly blurring her vision.

She recognized that face; it was extremely familiar to her.

That's her mother!

That mother who devoted her entire life to raising her during her childhood!

Although she had passed away many years ago, Lin Wanqiu could still recognize her as her mother, who had never changed in the slightest.

"Mother!"

Lin Wanqiu cried out and ran forward with all her might.

But with every step she took forward, the figure retreated a step, and she could never catch up, like a flower in a mirror or the moon's reflection in water, elusive and unpredictable.

"Why?"

Lin Wanqiu stood there, tears streaming down her face, muttering to herself, heartbroken.

"Wanqiu, don't be sad, don't shed tears, you've grown up!"

The white figure was already standing there, a look of satisfaction on its face.

"Mother?"

Lin Wanqiu raised her head again, her eyes glazed over.

"By the time you see this afterimage of me, you should already be a grown-up child who has entered the Primal Embryo Realm."

The white figure seemed to have no reaction to Lin Wanqiu's actions and words, as if it were a pre-programmed sequence.

"Back then, it was your mother who failed to protect you, causing the thief to steal your Supreme Heart, which severed your path of cultivation. Your mother and father searched everywhere for miraculous medicines, but we could not find a way to save you."

Upon hearing Bai Ying's words, Lin Wanqiu was completely stunned. She had no idea that her infancy had involved such a tortuous and arduous experience.

"Later, we ventured deep into the desolate mountains to steal the great demon's elixir, which resulted in your grandfather and I being severely injured. However, the elixir we obtained was unable to heal your hidden injuries."

"After that, we gave up the idea of curing it, thinking that it wouldn't be a bad thing if you could grow up happily as an ordinary person."

"It's a pity that your mother was in poor health and couldn't be there to watch you grow up; she left us too soon."

Hearing her mother's gentle words, Lin Wanqiu couldn't help but burst into tears, choking out, "Mother..."

"If you hadn't broken through to the Primal Embryo Realm, you wouldn't have heard these words and would have lived your life as an ordinary person."

"But your breakthrough to the Primal Embryo Realm means you've found a way to heal yourself and have grown stronger."

There are some things you absolutely need to know.

Bai Ying's tone turned serious, her expression solemn. "Because I know you are a kind and strong child. No matter what you encounter, even if the sky falls, you can withstand it. You will not choose to run away, much less give up. That's why I'm telling you this."

"Mother is not from the Southern Border, but from the Yang Prefecture Lin Clan Hundred Sacred States Prefecture."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqiu's expression was complicated. Based on her previous experiences, she had already guessed that she might be born into the Yang Prefecture Lin Clan, but learning this news from the afterimage left by her mother still made it difficult for her to remain calm.

"The Yang Prefecture Lin Clan has two ancestors and three branches. My mother was originally from the second branch. She lived in the eastern part of Yangzhou since childhood. However, the family rules were very strict, and she had little contact with the main Lin family and rarely received any benefits from the Lin family members."

"Later, after graduating from the outer courtyard of the Holy Academy, I traveled and met your father, and then you were born."

Although Bai Ying's expression was not visible, her tone revealed her tenderness and longing as she spoke.

However, at this point, the tone shifted.

"Later, your mother and father returned to the Southern Border, where you were born. We thought the best was yet to come..."

"But not many months later, Yang Prefecture Lin Clan suddenly came, saying that they sensed the birth of an unparalleled genius in the Lin family, and that person was you."

"Back then, we thought you'd have a meteoric rise to success..."

The white-clad figure suddenly burst into tears, "It's all my fault... I let them take you away..."

"Mother, what happened? Tell me!"

Lin Wanqiu grew anxious and couldn't help but press for more information, her heart aching with heartache.

"Sigh..." Bai Ying sobbed, "Not long after, they brought you back, saying that you were too eager during your cultivation, Qi Deviation, and your cultivation was completely ruined!"

"But your mother isn't stupid. How could she not see that you were perfectly fine when you left, but were sent back so quickly and turned into a cripple again? There must be something fishy going on!"

"Afterwards, my mother inquired in many ways, and an elder in the clan secretly told me that after discovering that your talent was the extremely rare Supreme Heart, the people of the Great Ancestor's lineage secretly dug out your heart and transplanted it into the body of Lin Zhaoyu, a genius of the Great Ancestor's lineage."

"After the fact, it's too late to undo the damage. We can't kill the clan's genius for a useless person."

"Your mother was unwilling to accept this and appealed to various parties, but she only received some miraculous medicine as compensation. All of it was used on you, but it still couldn't cure you."

"Later, this matter even alarmed the Lin family's second branch. The matriarch personally adjudicated the matter, killing all the traitors who had tried to harm you, and bestowing upon you an extremely precious Innate Taiyin Jade."

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"But..." Bai Ying's tone was full of regret, even a hint of gritted teeth, "Even the Second Ancestor Lin sects, known for their impartiality, did not punish the culprit."

"My child's heart still beats in Lin Zhaoyu's chest!"

"I refuse to accept this! Why should she take what belongs to my child?"

Hearing these words, Lin Wanqiu felt extremely complicated. She had never imagined that she had such a complicated past.

"Mother..." she called out.

"After losing your heart, thanks to Second Ancestor Lin, she used the Innate Taiyin Jade to prolong your life and allow your heart to regenerate."

"The jade, having lost its spirit, was carved by the old lady into a Jade Pendant, which is the Jade Pendant you have now."

"So that's how it is..." Lin Wanqiu suddenly realized that this Jade Pendant not only recorded her background, but also the origin of her Taiyin Body.

Even more so, the beating heart in her chest.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but raise her hand and press it to her chest, as if she could feel the strong, resonant beating of her heart.

That Second Ancestor Lin actually took out such a precious treasure to help her regain her life and be reborn. Such a profound kindness is hard to repay!

"Remember!" Bai Ying's voice suddenly became impassioned and forceful. "You have grown up, your future is infinitely bright, you will definitely surpass Lin Zhaoyu in the future, you must surpass her! Defeat her! It would be best if you... killed her!"

The last few words from Bai Ying were filled with hatred.

Lin Wanqiu was stunned. She simply couldn't comprehend how her mother's hatred for the enemy could reach such a level.

He left behind his last words.

The white figure gradually disappeared, and the surrounding scenery melted away like ice and snow. She returned to the main hall.

But her mother's last words still echoed in her mind.

Kill... kill her...

"Wanqiu?"

Seeing Lin Wanqiu's blank expression, Xiao Minghuang called out to her several times without success and then gently patted her shoulder.

"Huh?" Lin Wanqiu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was happening and looked up at Xiao Minghuang: "Your Highness?"

What happened to you just now?

"N-nothing..." Lin Wanqiu shook her head, "I just feel a little tired."

Xiao Minghuang found it strange. Normal people feel refreshed and energetic when breaking through a cultivation level, but Lin Wanqiu felt exhausted. Could it be that her foundation was damaged when she broke through?

Thinking about this, she couldn't help but feel worried.

However, considering that Lin Wanqiu was no longer a child and should be able to recover, he did not ask any further questions.

"If you're tired, take a good rest. Don't cultivate for the next couple of days."

Xiao Minghuang said gently.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Feeling Xiao Minghuang's deep care, Lin Wanqiu gradually emerged from her confusion and struggle, and a smile appeared on her face.

Ye Ruoshui also came over, smiling and saying, "Sister Lin, congratulations on your breakthrough!"

"Thank you, Ruoshui."

Lin Wanqiu nodded slightly.

After returning to normal, she did not forget her business. She took out the token of the Clear Sky Saint King from her storage bag and handed it to Xiao Minghuang.

"Your Highness, this was entrusted to you by the Clear Sky Saint King Qingkong and Ruoshui. He said that you should go to her immediately after Your Highness enters the inner courtyard."

Xiao Minghuang had already heard Ye Ruoshui mention the name of the Clear Sky Saint King. She accepted the token and said, "I understand."

The words had barely left his mouth.

A clear, crisp bell rang out from outside the hall.

"Head Mu instructed us that hearing the bell meant we could leave, so let's hurry!"

Ye Ruoshui reminded her.

"Um!"