He knew that the Ninth Heaven Sword Finger was created by Xia Qingcheng. Furthermore, Xia Qingcheng was an orphan and had no parents. At the same time, she had never taken in a disciple. Therefore, if there was anyone in this world who knew the Ninth Heaven Sword Finger, it would naturally be Xuanyuan Ling, who was now Chen Ling.
It was because of this that Hong Ming took the initiative to look for Xiao Chen. His purpose was to ask about Xuanyuan Ling's current whereabouts.
Xiao Chen did not know that Hong Ming was indeed older than Xia Qingcheng. However, Hong Ming had always liked Xia Qingcheng. Unfortunately, Xia Qingcheng did not have any feelings for Hong Ming.
She also knew that it was a one-sided love. Furthermore, Hong Ming was not a sinister person. Since Xia Qingcheng did not like him, Hong Ming chose not to disturb her.
Even after Xia Qingcheng met Xuanyuan Ling, Hong Ming did not show any hostility towards Xuanyuan Ling. This was because this was Xia Qingcheng's choice. All Hong Ming could do was give her his blessings.
He originally thought that Xia Qingcheng would be able to find happiness after meeting Xuanyuan Ling. After all, Xuanyuan Ling was considered a talent of his generation. At the same time, he was also very obedient to Xia Qingcheng.
However, no one would have thought that Xia Qingcheng would die on a seemingly ordinary trip. In order to save Xia Qingcheng, Xuanyuan Ling caused a ruckus in the Dragon Clan. In the end, his whereabouts were unknown.
The reason why his whereabouts were unknown was because the Dragon Clan said that Xuanyuan Ling did not die in the Dragon Clan. Instead, he caused spatial turbulence and was sucked into the void.
Therefore, there was no conclusion about Xuanyuan Ling's death. However, after so many years, there was still no news of Xuanyuan Ling. Over time, the world naturally thought that he was dead.
After all, if a person was fine, how could there be no news of him for so many years? Especially since Xuanyuan Ling was one of the three elders of the Xuanyuan Clan. He was not an ordinary person.
Initially, Hong Ming had the same idea. However, after seeing Xiao Chen use the Ninth Heaven Sword Finger, Hong Ming's intuition told him that Chen Ling was definitely not dead. Otherwise, the Ninth Heaven Sword Finger would have disappeared long ago. It would be impossible for it to reappear in the world.
After saying what he wanted to say, Hong Ming had no intention of staying any longer. Without needing Xiao Chen to speak, Hong Ming had already stood up by himself. Then, the smile on his face slowly disappeared, and a desolate look flashed in his eyes.
"Little friend Xiao Chen, if you are willing, then tell this old man's words to that person. This old man doesn't have any other intentions. I just want to ask about what happened back then. If you tell him the truth, he will naturally understand. As for the final result, this old man will not force him."
After he finished speaking, Hong Ming placed his hands behind his back and took a step forward. Then, his body instantly disappeared from the spot.
Listening to Hong Ming's words before he left, Xiao Chen guessed something in his heart. This guy was probably here for Xia Qingcheng. As for what happened in the past, it was probably to find out the truth behind Xia Qingcheng's death.
After all, according to Chen Ling, there was no one else other than him, Xuanyuan Wudi, and Xia Qingcheng. Therefore, it was normal that Hong Ming did not know what happened back then.
After all, at that time, Xia Qingcheng was already one of the three great elders of the Haotian Alliance. Her strength was second only to the real The Great Sage. In addition, she had Xuanyuan Ling and Xuanyuan Wudi, the two elders of the Xuanyuan Clan. With such strength, even if she encountered the real The Great Sage, it was not impossible for her to escape.
Everything was indeed a little too strange. Originally, he thought that with the passage of time, so many years had passed, and he would have forgotten about it.
However, when he saw Xiao Chen use the Ninth Heaven Sword Finger, the memories of the past surfaced in his heart. At the same time, he did not know why, but at the same time, he really wanted to see Xuanyuan Ling again. Perhaps it was because of the truth of what happened back then, or perhaps it was because he wanted to give himself an explanation.
Until now, he had not married, nor did he have any children. This was Hong Ming. Those who were familiar with him knew that the reason why he was like this was not because no one was willing to marry him. On the contrary, as long as Hong Ming was willing, there was probably no woman in the entire human territory who would reject him.
However, it was a pity that Hong Ming already had someone in his heart. Although this person had never loved him, Hong Ming's heart could not contain anyone else.
Xiao Chen's guess was not wrong. After leaving Xiao Chen's place, Hong Ming came to the highest peak of the Hundred Flowers Manor. It was still surrounded by hundreds of flowers. Furthermore, looking into the distance, one could see the entire sea of flowers. It was the best place to view the scenery.
Obviously, ordinary people could not enter this place, but Hong Ming was an exception. This was because even the Manor Lord of the Hundred Flowers Manor did not dare to show the slightest disrespect to Hong Ming.
Hong Ming still had his hands behind his back, looking at the sea of flowers in the distance. A gentle breeze blew at the corner of his clothes, and his black hair also fluttered in the wind.
Standing here alone, Hong Ming's eyes unknowingly turned red, and he softly murmured.
"Qingcheng, what exactly happened back then? I didn't even get to see you for the last time … Xuanyuan Ling, don't you owe me an explanation?"
Xia Qingcheng's words were indeed a big blow to Hong Ming. As soon as she finished speaking, Hong Ming seemed to have lost all his strength, and his whole person emitted a gloomy aura.
It was not that Hong Ming was old. With the lifespan of a Half-step Great Sage, it was normal to live for ten thousand years. There were even Half-step Great Sages who lived for tens of thousands of years. Therefore, Hong Ming was now, frankly speaking, in the prime of his life. It was just that the regret in his heart made him not as high-spirited as usual.
Xiao Chen had no idea what Hong Ming was feeling, and it was difficult for him to understand. But at the same time, Xiao Chen was indeed caught in a dilemma.
After a few moments of hesitation, Xiao Chen finally decided to leave the choice to Chen Ling, and told him the truth about Hong Ming. If what Hong Ming said was true, then Chen Ling definitely knew him. As for whether to meet Hong Ming or not, it was up to Chen Ling himself.
What happened back then was too far away from Xiao Chen, so far that Xiao Chen could not interfere in it at all.
Xiao Chen sighed softly, and decided not to think about it anymore. He planned to recover as soon as possible, and return to the Taiyang Sect. Xiao Chen had something on his mind, so he was not interested in continuing to travel. Of course, Xiao Chen still wanted to take some time to accompany Qin Shuirou and the other three women. After all, it was rare for him to come to Hundred Flowers Manor. If he did not have a good time, how could he face himself?
Moreover, Xiao Chen did not want to leave any regrets for himself and Qin Shuirou and the other three women. Such beautiful scenery was naturally most meaningful when it was with the people one loved.
(Chapter 6: Please Collect, Please Vote, Please Recommend!)
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