Two Purple Fate Attributes

After putting away the refining method, Fang Heng recalled the unusual movement of the Heretical Poison Pill during the memorial service earlier.

Shang Lengyun didn't die naturally; it was more like he was poisoned.

Inside the room, the scent of sandalwood wafted. A ray of sunlight, filtering through the window lattice, cast mottled shadows on the floor.

Fang Heng lightly tapped his teacup, the crisp sound echoing in the quiet room. He asked, seemingly casually, "Master Shang was in the prime of his life. How could he suddenly fall ill and die?"

Upon hearing Fang Heng's words, Lin Yichen immediately seemed to grasp something.

His previously calm eyes sharpened instantly, and two terrifying beams of light burst forth from his pupils.

A sharp cry escaped his lips: "Junior Brother, are you saying there's more to Lengyun's death?"

As he spoke, Lin Yichen looked at Lady Shang.

His gaze was as piercing as an eagle soaring through the nine heavens, as if he intended to see right through her.

Lady Shang, under Lin Yichen's scrutiny, lowered her head slightly.

Her eyes were a little red, and her expression seemed hesitant. She nervously wrung her hands at the corner of her clothes.

She hadn't intended to reveal the full story.

But thinking of the Ninth Prince's kindness to her family, concealing the truth would truly be unfilial!

Lady Shang took out a document from the Jade Capital government office from her sleeve, her voice filled with sorrow.

"This is the document issued by the coroner from the yamen. My husband died from Sha Poison entering his body, causing his heart meridian to rupture."

"After that, the Formation Court began investigating the source of the Sha Poison."

"Then, two days later, the Second Prince's steward paid a visit and gave me a thousand taels of silver to keep quiet."

Listening to Lady Shang's words, Fang Heng and Lin Yichen grew even more curious.

Investigating Sha Poison—what was there to keep quiet about?

Lady Shang gritted her teeth, made up her mind, and continued.

"My husband's colleague, who was also part of the investigation team, mentioned it casually, more than once."

"The Sha Poison my husband was afflicted with might have come from a Sha Acupoint."

"The Second Prince suspects there's an undiscovered Sha Acupoint near the Formation Court."

Hearing this, Fang Heng immediately understood.

Sha Qi—this was a valuable cultivation resource.

The cultivation of the Daoist School's third realm—the Jade Liquid Realm—required Sha Qi.

Refining Sha Qi and integrating it into one's magical power would transform it, multiplying its offensive power.

It could be said that as long as there was a continuous supply of Sha Qi, a large number of Jade Liquid Realm cultivators could be nurtured.

Why would the Second Prince issue a gag order?

Undoubtedly, he wanted to monopolize the Sha Acupoint.

Even if he couldn't monopolize it, he wanted to secure the largest share.

Fang Heng and Lin Yichen exchanged glances. They hadn't expected that Shang Lengyun's death would involve the Second Prince and a Sha Acupoint.

After leaving the Shang residence, the setting sun cast long shadows of the two men.

Lin Yichen did not accompany Fang Heng to the Prince's manor but bid him farewell directly.

"Junior Brother, I plan to gather natural treasures and artifacts to upgrade the Purple Dawn Sword."

Hearing Lin Yichen's plan, Fang Heng cupped his hands.

"Then, Junior Brother, I wish you, Senior Brother, smooth sailing and immediate success."

After a brief exchange of looks, Lin Yichen transformed into a streak of light and flew towards the Evergreen Temple.

Fang Heng got into the carriage, listening to the dull sound of the wheels, and returned to the Prince's manor.

Seeing that Yun Menglan was still tired and hadn't woken up, Fang Heng went to the cultivation chamber.

The room contained a simple meditation mat and an incense burner.

A landscape painting hung on the wall, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and detachment.

He activated the formation, then activated the Fengdu Pass.

A dead, dark path appeared out of thin air.

The Yellow Springs Road!

Stepping onto the Yellow Springs Road, he quickly arrived in the City of Life and Death.

Fang Heng and Rabbit Face had left communication talismans. Upon reaching the City of Life and Death, they would contact Rabbit Face to complete the transaction.

In the courtyard of the Sword Pavilion.

Sunlight streamed into the courtyard, illuminating every single leaf.

A gentle breeze rustled the leaves.

The young woman practicing her sword was tall and straight, like a sword unsheathed.

Her steps were light, like the gale winds from the highest heavens.

Dressed in a long azure robe, she swayed gently in the wind.

The sash tied around her waist accentuated her graceful figure, perfectly suiting her cool and aloof demeanor.

Around her delicate form, an ethereal sword energy flowed.

It was like the cool moonlight, yet also like the first light of dawn.

When still, she was like a majestic mountain; when moving, she was like a fleeting shadow.

Her sword intent and her character were perfectly integrated, revealing the essence of a cultivator who transcended the mundane.

Even a three-year-old child could tell that there was something extraordinary about the young woman's swordplay.

It was as if the sword in her hand had long been integrated into her very blood.

Outside the courtyard, several gazes watched her.

Though subtle, they could not escape her spiritual perception.

"It's a pity that a sword prodigy like the Saintess has to marry the Daoist of the Divine Firmament Sect."

"Shhh—do you have a death wish?!"

"This marriage was personally arranged by the Pavilion Master. Don't talk nonsense!"

"Sigh—I just feel it's a shame!"

"A woman married off is like spilled water. Our Sword Pavilion's genius is being given away for free to the Divine Firmament Sect—"

The young woman in azure remained focused on her sword practice.

Her movements flowed smoothly, perfectly rounded and effortless.

Just then, her communication talisman vibrated.

The young woman in azure maintained her composure, pretending as if nothing had happened.

She calmly finished the entire sword routine before stopping.

She returned to her cave dwelling and activated the array.

Then, the Yellow Springs Road appeared.

The young woman in azure put on a Rabbit Face mask and resolutely stepped onto the Yellow Springs Road.

When Rabbit Face arrived at the market in the City of Life and Death, she saw Black Impermanence waiting for a long time.

She walked up to him and directly asked, getting straight to the point.

"Did you bring the strange item for escape techniques?"

Fang Heng smiled faintly and took out a strange item from his sleeve.

It was the Heavenly Gang Sword Orb that he had traded for from the Evergreen Temple.

"This is the strange item for escape techniques you wanted, the Heavenly Gang Sword Orb."

Rabbit Face took the Heavenly Gang Sword Orb, examined it carefully, and then nodded with satisfaction.

Her eyes appeared calm, like an unruffled lake. With this strange item, her elopement plan could finally begin.

Beneath the Rabbit Face mask, the aloof young woman bit her red lip.

Ever since her master's sudden death, her status in the Sword Pavilion had plummeted.

She was still ostensibly the Sword Pavilion Saintess, but in reality, her every move was monitored.

This was only because she suspected that her master's death was inextricably linked to the Sword Pavilion Master.

"These are Emperor Yuling's chessboard and pieces."

Rabbit Face took out a chessboard and pieces from her Sumeru Ring.

The chessboard was ancient and grand, and the pieces were crystal clear, emitting a faint glow.

"Also, there's a jade slip. It contains my master's research from over the years; it might be useful to you," Rabbit Face continued.

"Thank you!"

Fang Heng nodded slightly. Sensing the immense Destiny/Luck within the chessboard and pieces, he confirmed that Rabbit Face hadn't tried to trick him with fakes.

These were indeed the chessboard and pieces that had belonged to Emperor Yuling.

"If the opportunity arises, we can continue to cooperate."

Rabbit Face said coolly, then turned and hurried away, disappearing into the City of Life and Death.

Fang Heng put away the chessboard and pieces and returned to his royal residence.

Then, he couldn't wait to absorb the Destiny/Luck from the chessboard and pieces.

One hundred and fifty chess pieces floated into the air, circling and emitting dazzling light.

Vast Destiny/Luck surged into Fang Heng's body.

Like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, Fang Heng felt himself enveloped by Destiny/Luck.

After absorbing the Destiny/Luck from the chess pieces, Fang Heng didn't let go of the chessboard either.

The Destiny/Luck contained within the chessboard was even greater than that in the pieces.

Destiny/Luck +8000!

Watching his Destiny/Luck increase, Fang Heng's lips curled into a slight smile, harder to suppress than an AK.

Five rare items he couldn't use, after a series of trades, brought him 8000 points of Destiny/Luck.

Fang Heng just wanted to shout, No one understands trade better than him.

Destiny/Luck: 8920

This was enough for Fang Heng to upgrade nine red Fate Attributes to purple Fate Attributes.

Glancing at his Fate Attributes, Fang Heng didn't hesitate much and chose Soul Reaper Envoy and Flash of Inspiration.

Soul Reaper Envoy → Iron Brush Judge

Flash of Inspiration → Seven Orifices Exquisite