Chapter 583

Chapter 583: The Passionate Lover

Seven days later, Taotie and the others returned.

"Master, we have captured six immortal domains; now, we are officially the chief of the nine great immortal domains," Yi Tianxing said respectfully.

"The speed is good," Ye Xu remarked.

Ye Xu casually asked, "How is the process of forging the Nine Cauldrons?"

"At most ten days, it will definitely be completed," Yi Tianxing said solemnly, his heart full of expectation, once the Nine Cauldrons were forged and pacified the fortune of the Nine Regions, he would gain the power of the peak Great Celestial Lord in the nine great immortal domains.

Of course, if he left the nine great immortal domains, his cultivation would fall back to a normal level.

"After the Nine Cauldrons are completed, we will start preparing the national founding ceremony," Ye Xu said with a smile, "We should also learn from the Dao Clan and widely send invitations."

"Master is wise," Li Ruoyu praised.

The Dao Clan opened their ancestral land and earned substantial profits; Heaven’s Secret Pavilion had a good reputation outside, and besides the lineage of the Palace Master of Yuqing, probably many would give face.

"All of you, withdraw," Ye Xu said, flicking his sleeve.

"Master, two days ago, the imperial palace of East Extremity and the imperial palace of South Emperor both sent people again to Yinghuo Immortal Domain and Huangting Immortal Domain, demanding an explanation from this subordinate," Taotie thought for a moment and spoke to Ye Xu.

"Explanation?" Ye Xu laughed.

Ye Xu said, "Next time they come to find you, tell them to come to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, and I will personally reason with them."

"Your subordinate respectfully obeys," Taotie replied.

"After matters conclude, I will have Old Yi reward based on merits," Ye Xu said, "This time, the people of Tao Tie Heavenly Palace performed well and must be properly rewarded."

Taotie felt happy and said, "Your subordinate thanks the master on their behalf."

"Withdraw," Ye Xu commanded.

Taotie withdrew.

Everyone left in sequence; only Mu Fanyin, Su Mu, and Xixi remained.

"Master," Su Mu pondered for a long time and finally couldn’t help but say, "Di Wuyou is not a good person; why give him such great authority?"

Regarding Dao King, Su Mu deeply hated him.

"You do not need to concern yourself with this," Ye Xu said, "Just understand that in my hands, Dao King wouldn’t make any waves."

"You and Formless Demon Lord are both old members of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion; if you do not strive to cultivate, in the future you will only remain holed up in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

Su Mu had a worried look all over his face; the addition of Dao King truly stimulated his desire for cultivation.

"Cough cough…" Su Mu coughed once, transmitted secretly to Ye Xu, and said, "Master, from this expedition, I have had some gains, and I want to consult the master: is there a suitable dual cultivation method for me and my wife?"

A strange look flashed in Ye Xu’s eyes.

"System, check it out," Ye Xu said.

Six hundred million Hongmeng points.

Ye Xu bought the technique without hesitation. Using Divine Sense, he sent a message to Su Mu and said, "I can’t take a fancy to your little belongings now. Concentrating on cultivation is what matters."

"I will bear the Master’s teaching in mind." Su Mu said solemnly.

"Casual cultivator Qin Huangluo requests an audience with the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion." At that moment, a low voice came from outside. A man in a green robe walked up the jade steps, with a white swan perched on his shoulder, its eyes lively and spirited.

Hearing the name, Mu Fanyin’s eyes flickered slightly.

"It’s actually him…" Mu Fanyin murmured.

"Sister, do you know him?" Xixi asked.

Mu Fanyin nodded her head lightly.

"Daoist friend, please come in." Ye Xu didn’t dismiss Mu Fanyin and the other one.

As the words fell, Qin Huangluo walked into Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. He was handsome like jade, a rare peerlessly handsome man.

Ye Xu glanced at him.

Part of Qin Huangluo’s memories gradually appeared in his mind, but another part was like mist, vast and unknown.

It was a tremendously magical power, enveloping a small fragment of memories.

It was his so-called Master.

"Senior Mu." Qin Huangluo also knew of Mu Fanyin’s existence and saluted with a fist-over-palm gesture.

"Daoist friend Qin, you have been arduously seeking the method to advance to a Dao Ancestor. This time you came, presumably also for that purpose, right?" Mu Fanyin said with a faint smile.

She knew a little about Qin Huangluo’s background. He was a rogue cultivator, but he had some ties with the Luoshen Dynasty and the Yuqing Palace, counted as one of that faction. However, Qin Huangluo had never entered into factional disputes. His purpose in cultivation was very simple. To become a Dao Ancestor.

Ye Xu was somewhat touched. Ordinary cultivators aimed to become a Dao Ancestor to become immortal and pursue a life without calamities, but Qin Huangluo was different; he only wanted to return to the past. Because his wife had fallen. Only in the past were some traces remaining. He was a great romantic.

"You could say that." Qin Huangluo smiled slightly, looked at Ye Xu, and said, "I have long heard of the Master’s vast divine abilities. I wonder if you can help me, the junior, return to the past; even one hour is enough."

Ye Xu’s gaze fell on the white swan. "Daoist friend, you must understand that the deceased are gone." "Rather than obsessing over the past, it’s better to look forward to the future."

Qin Huangluo stared resolutely.

"Master, you boast of knowing everything, so you should know what I seek in my lifelong cultivation. There’s no need for words of advice."

"Indeed, a man of character."

Ye Xu smiled.

"However, every transaction in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion requires payment."

He stared at Qin Huangluo.

"You wish to return to the past? I’ll grant you that."

"For two hours, it will cost fifty trillion divine stones!"

"Deal!"

Qin Huangluo waved his arm, and two Celestial Lord treasures flew toward Ye Xu.

[Congratulations, Host. Acquired fifty-two trillion Hongmeng points.]

Boom!

Ye Xu mobilized the power of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

In an instant, time and space shifted.

Qin Huangluo, like a drifting leaf, was cast by Ye Xu into a river.

Time rippled as Qin Huangluo moved upstream, returning to the past.

"Master, this man is obsessed with the past. This visit likely isn’t just about returning."

Mu Fanyin said.

"He must be seeking to advance to the Dao Ancestor stage."

"So impressive!"

Xixi exclaimed in wonder.

If true, Qin Huangluo would be the first since Heaven’s Secret Pavilion ascended to seek it for advancing to Dao Ancestor.

"I know,"

Ye Xu nodded.

Qin Huangluo had him send him back to the past to test if he truly had the legendary power.

Ye Xu was happy with this.

After all, within Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, he could freely obtain invincible strength.

"This is a big fat sheep,"

Ye Xu thought inwardly.

Qin Huangluo’s power matched the most elite Great Celestial Lords.

An epoch ago, he was already that strong, yet he spent his life pursuing a method to achieve Dao Ancestor and dwell permanently in the past.

Ye Xu gazed toward the river of Time and Space.

Qin Huangluo sat cross-legged, lightly stroking an ancient zither.

Gentle and melodious zither music echoed through the river of Time and Space, resounding in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

A woman danced, her movements enchanting.

The music was harmonious.

The scene was both real and illusory.

"Ultimately, it’s just a dream,"

Ye Xu shook his head.

The two-hour period flashed by instantly.

The river of Time and Space vanished.

Qin Huangluo reappeared in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, listless.

He turned his head to gaze at the white swan, his eyes brimming with deep tenderness.

"It won’t be long now."

Qin Huangluo caressed the white swan, his face filled with affection.

The white swan uttered a soft cry, seeming to respond to him.

"Master, I’ve experienced your abilities firsthand,"

Qin Huangluo said.

"My question is, can you revive her for me?"

"I’m willing to sacrifice everything."