Chapter 578

Chapter 578: Wu Tianyue

Di Wuyou bowed to the Master.

Dao King half-knelt on the ground.

We pay respects to the Master.

Taotie, Long Tu, and the others also half-knelt in worship.

Rise, all of you. A pair of eyes appeared in the sky, gazing at Dao King, Ye Xu’s voice sounded, saying, You indeed haven’t changed.

Dao King suppressed the powerful cultivators of the Qing Xuan plane, causing a generational gap among the top-tier experts; it was ruthless and decisive, bringing an unexpected disaster to the strongest cultivators.

However, he could ensure that the Qing Xuan plane wouldn’t fall into chaos for a long time after his ascension.

This was the most effective method.

Dao King was as vicious as ever.

From now on, you will serve under Yi Tianxing’s command and assist him in governing Tianxia. Ye Xu stated lightly, allowing no debate.

To Ye Xu now, Dao King was merely an ant; he felt no fear of any rebellion.

It must be admitted, as Ye Xu’s cultivation grew, his temperament changed.

For Ye Xu at that moment, even if Dao King was naturally rebellious, all schemes and strategies were useless against absolute power.

Yes.

Dao King nodded immediately.

He couldn’t even form a second thought in his mind.

After all, Ye Xu could see through minds, and Dao King dared not harbor disloyal thoughts before him.

Brother, from this day forward, we serve together under the same ruler, hahaha… Taotie laughed heartily.

I humbly ask for your guidance and care, big brother.

Dao King replied with great modesty.

Taotie, continue your work. Ye Xu said lightly, within the shortest time frame, subdue the six immortal domains; ignore any resistance you encounter.

I obey the command!

Taotie issued the order and led his followers toward the Yinghuo Immortal Domain.

Dao King vanished from everyone’s sight.

At Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Dao King stared at the unfamiliar scene; it shook his heart and mind completely, contrasting sharply with the simplicity of the old Heaven’s Secret Pavilion—even outsiders could instantly recognize its extraordinary and formidable nature at first glance.

The Master’s heart has changed. Dao King thought to himself.

If Ye Xu of the past was a recluse beyond the mundane world.

Then now, Ye Xu was ambitious, harboring aspirations to rule the entire realm.

It’s you…

Xixi looked at Dao King, her expression showing surprise.

"Daoist friend," Dao King inwardly marveled. In a little over a year, Xixi’s cultivation had progressed at an astonishing pace, almost catching up to him. What a miracle—when one attains the Dao, even their followers ascend.

"Master," inquired Dao King, "This subordinate wishes to learn about the Hongmeng Dao Realm as soon as possible. Is there a way?"

"In Canglan City, there is a library," Ye Xu said, and with a mere thought, Dao King suddenly vanished. "To grasp the fundamentals of the Hongmeng Dao Realm, you can go there."

"Senior," Xixi asked, "Will he be working at Heaven’s Secret Pavilion in the future?"

Ye Xu nodded.

"Senior, you should be careful," Xixi voiced her concern, "That man isn’t good."

Ye Xu smiled lightly. "I naturally understand his character. Yet, that doesn’t negate his capabilities. With him assisting Yi Tianxing, I can feel somewhat at ease."

"A guest has arrived. Quick, go prepare tea."

"Oh!"

Xixi immediately began bustling about.

"Wu Tianyue from the Witch Clan requests an audience with the Pavilion Master Senior."

A clear, cold voice sounded outside Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"Enter."

As the words fell, a beautiful, dignified woman stepped into the pavilion. There was a unique, wild aura about her.

"I have been hoping day and night for your arrival, fellow Daoist."

Ye Xu offered a warm smile. "Fellow Daoist, please have some tea."

"Thank you, Pavilion Master."

Wu Tianyue could not quite meet Ye Xu’s gaze. One startled glance sent a shockwave through her heart.

She took her seat. "Long have I heard that Senior divines the secrets of heaven and knows all things. I have come specifically to ask for Senior’s help with a matter."

"Speak freely."

Ye Xu smiled.

Buzz!

Wu Tianyue opened her palm. A divine ancient tree ascended from its center—one foot tall, covered in thousands of branches and tens of thousands of leaves, brimming with vigorous vitality. It was clearly an extraordinary divine artifact.

"Pavilion Master," Wu Tianyue asked with a smile, "do you know what this might be?"

"The Life Tree?"

Ye Xu raised an eyebrow slightly and smiled. "During my travels in the lower realms, I came across an Ancient Tree. However, the one you hold in your hand surpasses that one by far."

"The one you hold is likely the Mother Tree."

The knowledge he had absorbed previously proved useful.

He immediately discerned the root and origin of the Mother Tree.

"Senior!" Wu Tianyue trembled deeply, her gaze turning urgent. "Who possesses that Ancient Tree?"

A wave of surprise washed over Ye Xu.

He originally thought Wu Tianyue’s visit was for the Witch Clan’s ancestral land.

Therefore, he did not use Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s abilities.

Ye Xu felt a stir and looked at Wu Tianyue.

In an instant, pieces of information flooded into his mind.

"So that’s how it is."

Ye Xu’s expression was somewhat unusual.

"Things in this world are too coincidental."

He chuckled and said, "Daoist friend, Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s rules always require full settlement. If you wish to know the answer, you must pay the corresponding price."

"Then, please, Senior, name your price."

Wu Tianyue said solemnly, "Is the person who possesses the Ancient Tree my daughter? Where is she now?"

"No problem."

"System, to inquire about Lin Qianmo’s whereabouts, how many Hongmeng points are needed?"

[Thirty thousand Hongmeng points.]

Ye Xu was stunned for a moment.

The price was very low.

"Add one question: is Lin Qianmo Wu Tianyue’s daughter?" Ye Xu said.

[Nine hundred thousand Hongmeng points.]

Ye Xu looked at Wu Tianyue and said, "Daoist friend, for eighty billion divine stones, I will tell you all the information about the person related to the Ancient Tree."

After all, he did not demand an exorbitant price.

After all, Lin Qianmo had some friendship with him, and this time it was a genuine discount.

Most importantly,

this was all too coincidental.

His previous knowledge of Lin Qianmo was only that she was from the Red Dust Immortal Clan, and because she created the Red Dust Tribulation Sutra, she was envied by others and expelled from the Red Dust Immortal Clan.

Having no choice, she wandered to the Pangu universe.

However,

knowing what Wu Tianyue was thinking, he gradually realized that Lin Qianmo was ostracized by the Red Dust Immortal Clan not just out of simple envy, but probably also because of her background.

A soft chime sounded.

["Lin Qianmo and Wu Tianyue are indeed mother and daughter."]

["Lin Qianmo is currently residing within the Palace of Eternal Life, located in the Cangming Immortal Domain under the Reincarnation Hall’s jurisdiction."]

Ye Xu was not surprised at all by this result.

After all,

The similarity in the Ancient Tree’s characteristics couldn’t be faked.

Lin Qianmo’s offshoot was also planted by her own hand. It was almost certain that the seedling she tended absolutely originated from the Mother Tree.

That seedling was the sole item Wu Tianyue had left for Lin Qianmo.

"Daoist friend, here is the information you requested."

Ye Xu smiled. "Lin Qianmo once acquainted with me in the lower realm. Witnessing your mother-daughter reunion brings me genuine happiness."

As he spoke, a jade slip materialized into Wu Tianyue’s hand.

"The lower realm?"

Wu Tianyue exclaimed in shock. "How did she end up there?"

She had searched for Lin Qianmo’s traces.

Yet, she had found nothing.

Hearing Ye Xu’s words finally shed light on Lin Qianmo’s whereabouts; being in the lower realm, how could Wu Tianyue have possibly tracked her down?

"The reasons why… you’ll understand them upon meeting her." Ye Xu pondered for a few moments, then said, "However, Lin Qianmo is soft on the outside but strong-willed within. If you abruptly reveal this news to her, she would likely struggle to accept it."

"This matter cannot be rushed."

A look of confusion crossed Wu Tianyue’s face.

Ye Xu’s understanding of Lin Qianmo seemed quite profound, perhaps even deeper than her own.

Moreover, he appeared to know the inside story.

"Regardless, I must thank you, Master."

Wu Tianyue’s smile was as radiant as moonlight.

"This junior takes her leave."

Ye Xu nodded in acknowledgment.

Only after Wu Tianyue had departed from Heaven’s Secret Pavilion did Xixi, who had been silently observing nearby with wide-eyed curiosity, turn to Ye Xu in astonishment, "Senior, is it really true?"

"Sister Lin is her daughter?"

A trace of bitterness touched Ye Xu’s own smile.

It was indeed exceedingly sudden.

"If Lin Qianmo truly possesses Witch Clan lineage, that would also explain her high achievements in the Witch Path." Ye Xu offered a faint smile. "But as I said before, for Wu Tianyue to have Lin Qianmo acknowledge her heritage and return to her clan—that will likely prove no easy feat."

Xixi deeply agreed.

Lin Qianmo appeared gentle and placid, but beneath the surface, she possessed a remarkably resilient spirit.

"Huh?"

Suddenly, a spark of realization lit up Xixi’s mind. "Senior," she blurted out, "could there be hidden circumstances involved here?"

"And might they concern that lady who just left?"

Otherwise, why wouldn’t Lin Qianmo acknowledge her birth mother upon learning the truth?