In the Emperor Star Academy, the surroundings of Qin Wentian's courtyard were soon filled with chaos. He was surrounded by layers upon layers of encirclement.
Qin Wentian had just obtained the position of the top ranker in the Jun Lin Banquet when he was assassinated. To the Emperor Star Academy, this was something they couldn't tolerate. If they didn't find out who the assassin was, there was a possibility that something like this would happen again.
"Wentian, what technique did the assassin use?" Old Gu walked to the side of Qin Wentian as he inquired.
"The Thousand Hands Imprint. Other than that, the only other technique he could unleash was the sharpness of his sword Qi. However, I don't think that's the case. The assassin was intentionally hiding his strength, and didn't dare to release his Astral Soul." Qin Wentian replied.
"Indeed." Old Gu nodded. The Thousand Hands Imprint was a forbidden technique in the 5th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion. There were still many people who could obtain it and cultivate it.
"Immediately send someone to ask the guards of the fifth level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion if there's anyone who borrowed the Thousand Hands Imprint recently. In the past month, bring out all of them." Ren Qianxing stood in the air as he spoke. Right now, he was extremely angry.
As the people below departed, several Elders flew over. Their countenances were all extremely unsightly as they asked, "There's someone who wanted to deal with Qin Wentian?"
"How audacious."
They all coldly spoke, only to see Ren Qianxing staring at them as he asked, "Among you, who was the one who gathered together with you?"
The countenances of the Elders froze as they felt a chill in their hearts. Ren Qianxing was suspecting one of them.
"The assassination this time is no small matter. Everyone is a suspect, and it has already been confirmed that there's a spy in our Emperor Star Academy. Although this has nothing to do with any of you, in order to ferret out the culprit, we have to investigate thoroughly."
Ren Qianxing's words caused the Elders to nod their heads. One of them spoke, "Yao Feng and I saw them on the way here, and we knew that something big had happened. Hence, we came over to take a look."
Qin Wentian's gaze shifted to the person who spoke. This person was none other than Janus.
"Janus and I have some enmity. Maybe he wants to kill me, but this place is the Emperor Star Academy. He wouldn't take such a risk and act against me at such a sensitive time."
Qin Wentian thought to himself. He could only say that there was a possibility that it was Jiang Zhen, but the possibility was still relatively small.
Ren Qianxing was silent for a moment, before he continued, "In these two days, all the Yuanfu cultivators of the Emperor Star Academy are to make a trip to the Law Enforcement Hall. Match up all the traces of your movements, and we will eliminate all of you. Please cooperate with us."
Ren Qianxing's words caused the hearts of the spectators to involuntarily tremble. Wasn't he planning to investigate the entire academy? Not only that, Yuanfu Realm cultivators were all existences with high statuses in the academy. Yet, Ren Qianxing still wanted to investigate. It seemed like he wouldn't stop until he found the culprit. From this, one could see how much importance he placed on Qin Wentian.
"Alright, you guys can go now." After Ren Qianxing finished speaking, the crowd left one after another. Then, he said to Qin Wentian, "You two take good care of yourself. Leave this matter to me."
"Alright." Qin Wentian nodded his head, as he sat down and looked at Mo Qingcheng. He didn't have any problems with this, but if it wasn't for Mo Qingcheng earlier, there wouldn't be a Qin Wentian today. Thinking of this, Qin Wentian's heart turned exceptionally cold.
The countenance of the young girl in front of him gradually turned rosy, and Qin Wentian also gradually calmed down. The effects of medicinal pills were truly astonishing. No wonder powerful alchemists were even rarer than weaponsmiths.
After sitting down for a long time, Qin Wentian saw that Mo Qingcheng's countenance had regained its original rosy color, and there was even a hint of redness in her cheeks. Upon seeing such a scene, his Dao heart involuntarily pounded.
"If you continue to stare at her like that, she won't even dare to open her eyes." It was unknown when Nolan had arrived.
As the sound of her voice faded, Mo Qingcheng opened her eyes. Her beautiful eyes were like water, regaining their luster. She rolled her eyes at Qin Wentian, as traces of shyness could be seen on her face.
"Don't talk nonsense." Mo Qingcheng stood up and spoke to Nolan, her words causing Qin Wentian to blink his eyes as he sat there. After which, a smile appeared on his face. Seems like it was because he was staring at Mo Qingcheng that she didn't dare to open her eyes.
"Little White, I have wronged you." Mo Qingcheng also fed a medicinal pill to her white crane.
Qin Wentian stood up, staring at the back view of Mo Qingcheng. She turned around, and her beautiful eyes were smiling at him. He still couldn't say a single word of thanks. It wasn't that he didn't want to, it was just that it wasn't enough to express his feelings.
"In the future, such a thing will definitely not happen again. I will protect you." Qin Wentian choked out, causing Mo Qingcheng's beautiful eyes to blink as she blushed, "Who needs your protection?"
After which, she mounted the back of the white crane, "Little White, let's go."
Nolan also stepped forward, smiling as she glanced at Qin Wentian, "Your skin is pretty thick."
The white crane soared into the skies, as the beautiful woman flew away. Qin Wentian inclined his head and stared at the skies as a silly smile appeared on his face. The words spoken earlier, were somewhat ambiguous.
Not only that, Mo Qingcheng's cultivation base was already at the Yuanfu Realm. How could he protect her now?
Thinking of this, Qin Wentian silently turned and continued his cultivation.
His conviction to become stronger grew stronger and stronger.
… …
In the depths of the Dark Forest, the pitch-black castle was completely silent, as though it was an abandoned place.
Within the Black Castle, there were numerous prisons constructed from tough and cold metal. In the corners of these cold prisons, one could occasionally see the silhouettes of living humans.
This was an ice-cold prison. Inside, other than Yin Qi, there was only Yin Qi. The sound of footsteps could be heard, as though it was the only sound in the entire Black Castle.
"Qin Chuan."
Abruptly, a cold voice drifted over. Within one of the prisons, Qin Chuan opened his turbid eyes as he flicked his disheveled long hair, staring at the silhouette outside the prison. It seemed that it wasn't time for food to be delivered yet, right?
After which, he heard the sound of the lock being unlocked. This scene caused a cold light to flash in Qin Chuan's eyes. What tricks did this person want to play?
Someone entered and unlocked the shackles on his body, causing Qin Chuan to feel bewildered.
"Let's go."
"Where to?" Qin Chuan coldly asked.
"Come out." That person didn't reply. Qin Chuan furrowed his brows, but he still followed him out of the prison.
The person in front led Qin Chuan out, while the person behind locked the prison. After which, he glanced at the prison opposite him and coldly snorted, "What a dog-shit lucky fellow. The adopted son he adopted actually managed to obtain the top position in the Jun Lin Banquet."
After speaking, he departed as well.
The prison opposite them was still as cold as ever. At this moment, a figure curled up in the corner of the prison opened his eyes. His turbid and aged eyes gleamed with sharpness.
This person was naturally Qin Chuan's father, Qin Wu.
Outside the Black Stronghold, Qin Chuan breathed in the fresh air, feeling the humidity of the morning air. A puzzled expression appeared on his face.
At this moment, all the shackles on his body had already been unlocked. Not only that, there were only two people left beside him who weren't that strong.
The words' you are free 'reverberated in his ears, causing him to feel a sense of surrealism in his heart.
Was this a conspiracy?
After standing there for a long time, Qin Chuan finally spoke, "Where are we going?"
"To the Royal Capital. Let's go." One of the two spoke. A few silhouettes stepped into the Dark Forest.
The sunlight gradually warmed up. Qin Chuan and the others continued on their way out of the Dark Forest, finally exiting it. Once again, he saw lively silhouettes. This time, the atmosphere wasn't as lifeless as it used to be.
However, all of this didn't matter. Because, Qin Chuan saw two familiar faces.
"Father." Qin Yao's eyes flickered with tears. She rushed over and dove headfirst into Qin Chuan's embrace.
Qin Wentian also walked to Qin Chuan's side as he called out, "Father."
"Yao`er, Wentian, what's going on?" Qin Chuan asked in puzzlement.
Qin Yao moved her head away from Qin Chuan's embrace. A radiant smile could be seen on her face as she replied, "Father, it's Wentian. He became the champion of the Jun Lin Banquet. Now, not only does the Emperor Star Academy and the Divine Weapon Pavilion support him, there's also a Heavenly Dipper Sovereign who wants the 3rd Prince Chu Tianjiao to release him."
"Champion of the Jun Lin Banquet, Heavenly Dipper Sovereign from the Emperor Star Academy and Divine Weapon Pavilion!" Qin Chuan was momentarily stunned as he fell silent. Staring at Qin Wentian, he inclined his head and drew in a deep breath. Qin Chuan's cloudy eyes were filled with tears.
Taking a step forward, Qin Chuan embraced Qin Wentian in his arms. Tears streamed down his face, yet a gratified smile could be seen on his face.
"Everyone says that my son can't cultivate, but I, Qin Chuan, have always believed that when my son explodes forth with radiance, he would be able to make everyone else stand on the ground and look up to him."
Qin Chuan's voice was filled with emotions. With a son like this, what more could a husband ask for?
Although they weren't blood-related, they were still like blood-related children.
"Champion of the Jun Lin Banquet, I'm afraid that Autumn Snow isn't even worthy of carrying my son's shoes." Qin Chuan was still brooding over the actions of the Bai Clan in the past. His Qin Clan didn't mind, but back then, Autumn Snow wanted to use the cruelest methods to humiliate Qin Wentian.
"Father, when Wentian became the champion of the Jun Lin Banquet, Autumn Snow and Bai Qingsong were both in awe. Autumn Snow didn't even have the qualifications to participate, and could only look up to him from afar."
Qin Yao smiled.
"Father, everything is in the past now." Qin Wentian drew in a deep breath.
"Yes, let's talk on the way." Qin Yao laughed.
The guards escorting Qin Chuan turned and departed. Following behind Qin Wentian were a few other experts from the Emperor Star Academy. Upon seeing Qin Chuan, they all nodded their heads.
"These seniors are Yuanfu Realm experts from the Emperor Star Academy, and are here to protect Wentian." Qin Yao explained, causing Qin Chuan to be even more shocked. Now that Wentian was out, there were already Yuanfu Realm experts protecting him? From this, one could see how much importance the Emperor Star Academy placed on Qin Wentian.
Qin Chuan was incomparably gratified that this youth had finally grown up.
… …
In the Royal Palace, in a luxurious room, Chu Tianjiao sat on the ground, staring at the dragon couch in front of her.
Over there, a silhouette laid there, his countenance somewhat pale.
"Father, your son is useless. I can only watch as your condition worsens, yet I'm helpless to do anything." Chu Tianjiao spoke with guilt in his voice.
"I don't blame you. I'll go there at any time. Tomorrow, I'll pay a visit to the Ancestor. From now on, I'll leave the Chu Country to you." The silhouette on the dragon couch quietly stated.
"Is the Ancestor still around?" Chu Tianjiao asked.
"Of course. However, only the Emperor can enter the Dragon Pool Pavilion. This is the rule of our Chu Clan. After you inherit the throne, you should pay a visit to the Ancestor. Although the Ancestor doesn't care about the matters of the outside world, if the Chu Clan really reaches a point of life and death, the Ancestor would definitely be there."
"Also, if you have any matters, you should consult your elder brother. Although he's disappointed in me, he's ultimately still the bloodline of the Chu Clan." That person sighed. It seemed that the Emperor of Chu didn't disregard the eldest prince of the Chu Country as much as the common people imagined. On the contrary, he had always been clear about how outstanding his eldest son was.
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