Stepping into the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, Qi Qingsi's pace faltered.
Her Magic Power, and even her Divine Thought, were completely beyond her control. It seemed this Heavenly Secrets Pavilion had some terrifying mechanism that turned anyone who entered into a mere mortal.
There was another possibility: this was a show of force from the Master of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.
Qi Hongchou had told her about this, so Qi Qingsi was prepared. Even with her power sealed, she remained calm and composed, without a hint of nervousness.
"Fellow Daoist Qi, a pleasure to meet you."
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Ye Xu looked at the two of them and gestured invitingly. "Please, have a cup of hot tea first."
"Grandmaster!"
Ye Xian'er, overjoyed, ran toward Qi Qingsi and Qi Hongchou, affectionately taking Qi Qingsi by the wrist.
"Xian'er, you haven't caused the Master of the Pavilion any trouble during this time, have you?"
Qi Qingsi dotingly ruffled Ye Xian'er's hair, a faint smile gracing her lips.
Qi Hongchou felt a pang of envy.
Qi Qingsi hardly ever smiled, not even at her. Only when she was with Ye Xian'er would a smile occasionally appear.
The bond between grandparents and grandchildren truly is special.
"Of course not."
Ye Xian'er shook her head gently and activated her Mysterious Cultivation, like a child showing off to an adult for a job well done. "Grandmaster, I've already cultivated to the late stage of the Divine Spring Realm."
"You're more impressive than I was at your age," Qi Qingsi said with a smile.
"Master of the Pavilion, thank you for taking care of Xian'er during this time. On her behalf, I offer my gratitude."
Qi Qingsi cupped her fist in a salute to Ye Xu, her expression placid. "I've heard that it was also under your guidance that my disciple was able to pick the Ninth Grade Golden Lotus. You also killed Du Jue, allowing Hongchou to leave safely.
This Sub-Divine Weapon is a token of my gratitude. Thank you for your kindness."
With a thought from Qi Qingsi, a dark gleam flew out from her Purple Mansion.
Her expression shifted slightly.
Upon entering the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, all her Magic Power had been suppressed, yet when she brought out the Sub-Divine Weapon, there was not the slightest hindrance.
This could only mean one thing: her every action, her every thought, was within Ye Xu's control.
"The Master of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion is truly extraordinary," Qi Qingsi thought to herself.
Meanwhile, a panel materialized in Ye Xu's Sea of Consciousness.
[Name: Qi Qingsi.]
[Cultivation: Divine Tribulation Realm Perfection.]
[Affiliation: Third Elder of the Heavenly Heart Sect.]
Cultivation Method: Incomplete Supreme Path of Emotionless Dao, derived from the Xuandu Book of Emotionless Heaven.
Abilities: Heaven-Turning Seal, Supreme Heartless Seal, Star-Plucking Hand, Great Destruction Sword Qi, Gods and Demons Loose Hand.
Aspiration: To kill the Sect Master of the Heavenly Heart Sect, the two Supreme Elders of the Heavenly Heart Sect, and Qin Haishan to avenge her grievances...
In just a few breaths, Qi Qingsi's entire past unfolded in Ye Xu's mind.
"What a madwoman... So tragic, so pitiful, so lamentable..."
Ye Xu sighed.
Qi Qingsi's life had gone from one of brilliant talent and high spirits to the ruin of her family. She had experienced betrayal and schemes, ultimately becoming cold and emotionless.
Even Ye Xu had to admit that Qi Qingsi's life was far too tragic.
The culprits behind it all were none other than the Sect Master of the Heavenly Heart Sect and his cohorts.
No wonder the one thing she wanted most was to kill the Sect Master and the others.
Qi Qingsi's fine brows furrowed slightly.
Before Ye Xu, she had the feeling of being seen through, as if everything about her had been laid bare.
This feeling left Qi Qingsi deeply unsettled.
"Master of the Pavilion, please accept this token of gratitude." Qi Qingsi activated her Magic Power, and the dark gleam flew toward Ye Xu.
Ye Xu reached out and caught it.
This Sub-Divine Weapon was a demonic saber. Its blade was covered in eyes, but they were all tightly shut. Once these demonic eyes opened, they would surely taste blood.
"Convert to Heavenly Secrets Points."
Ye Xu didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it directly, converting it into Heavenly Secrets Points.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, Host. You have received 380 Heavenly Secrets Points.]
"You're too kind, Fellow Daoist."
Ye Xu was ecstatic. He had done nothing and gained nearly four hundred Heavenly Secrets Points. He wished such good fortune would come his way every day.
"It is only right."
Qi Qingsi replied coolly, then said to Qi Hongchou and Ye Xian'er, "Let's go."
Ye Xu remained impassive.
He saw through Qi Qingsi. In her heart, she truly had no intention of asking him anything or making a deal.
This woman was extremely stubborn and proud; she would not ask for help.
Qi Hongchou's expression changed drastically.
The Master of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion knows all under heaven. After all the trouble to meet him, her Master wasn't even going to ask about the information she wanted to know?
Didn't we come here for nothing?
But Qi Qingsi clearly had no intention of changing her mind.
"Grandmaster."
Ye Xian'er grew anxious as well. "Qin Haishan is about to attain godhood!"
Suddenly, Qi Qingsi stopped in her tracks. She whirled around to stare at Ye Xian'er, her aura murderous. "Qin Haishan? He's a dullard. How could someone like him possibly attain godhood?"
"It was Senior."
Ye Xian'er's heart quailed under Qi Qingsi's gaze. She had never seen such a terrifying side of her grandmaster.
Qi Qingsi's dark brows knitted tightly.
"Qin Haishan chased me to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion and was about to attack Senior..."
Ye Xian'er explained the whole story from beginning to end.
Qi Qingsi's frown deepened.
The Master of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion was the one who guided Qin Haishan on the path to godhood?
"Grandmaster, Senior is omniscient! As long as you can offer something that satisfies him, he can deduce the opportunity for you to attain godhood. You can become a god!" Ye Xian'er said anxiously, afraid that Qi Qingsi would miss out on this great opportunity.
Qi Qingsi was moved.
She didn't doubt Ye Xian'er's words in the slightest.
This Heavenly Secrets Pavilion was full of mysteries. Ye Xian'er had only stayed for a few days and had already broken through an entire major realm. The Master of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion was no ordinary person.
She and Qi Hongchou had come to the same conclusion.
Ye Xu was very likely a reclusive Saint.
"The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion sells any and all information. As long as you can pay the price, we can provide the answers," Ye Xu said, stoking Qi Qingsi's desire.
Being cold and emotionless didn't mean she had no desire to become stronger.
Moreover, Qi Qingsi still harbored hatred in her heart. Only by becoming stronger could she get her revenge.
Sure enough.
At Ye Xu's words, Qi Qingsi's gaze immediately shifted to him.
"Can you also provide me with a method to attain godhood?" Qi Qingsi asked, her voice sharp.
"The Supreme Chapter of Emotionless Dao you practice is derived from the Xuandu Book of Emotionless Heaven," Ye Xu said lightly. "Even among the Myriad Heavens and Realms, this Mysterious Cultivation would rank among the very best.
It's not impossible for me to offer some guidance.
But I'm afraid you can't afford the price, Fellow Daoist."
Ye Xu spouted nonsense with a perfectly straight face.
How could he possibly know anything about the Xuandu Book of Emotionless Heaven?
But he couldn't let his imposing image falter.
Shua!
Qi Qingsi's pupils contracted.
The Supreme Chapter of Emotionless Dao she practiced was the highest secret of the Heavenly Heart Sect, known only to the Sect Master and the two Supreme Elders.
Yet Ye Xu had exposed it in a single sentence. It was simply unbelievable.
Furthermore, even Qi Qingsi herself could only sense that her cultivation method was flawed; she couldn't be certain it was an incomplete chapter, let alone know that the Supreme Chapter of Emotionless Dao was derived from the Xuandu Book of Emotionless Heaven.
She had never even heard of the Xuandu Book of Emotionless Heaven.
Based on this point alone, the last trace of doubt in Qi Qingsi's heart vanished completely.
"Then may I ask, Master of the Pavilion, how can I attain godhood?"
Qi Qingsi set aside her pride and asked with sincerity.
However, her expression remained as cold as ice.
The Supreme Chapter of Emotionless Dao had changed her disposition; she could no longer go back to the way she was.
"Girl, tell your grandmaster my rules here," Ye Xu said.
Ye Xian'er immediately explained, "Grandmaster, when making a deal with Senior, you pay first and receive the information later."
"No problem."
Qi Qingsi took out a whole slew of Sub-Divine Weapons and bottles of Elixirs.
Numerous Sub-Divine Weapons and Divine Pills floated in mid-air.
This was because the small table couldn't hold them all.
Ye Xu's gaze swept over them. There were a full eighteen Sub-Divine Weapons and sixteen bottles of Elixirs.
"System, calculate how many Heavenly Secrets Points these can be converted into," Ye Xu thought.
[Ding!]
[Total conversion value: 8,000 Heavenly Secrets Points.]
*Hiss...*
Ye Xu was laughing maniacally in his mind.
Eight thousand Heavenly Secrets Points! He'd struck it rich this time.
To think that Qi Qingsi and Qin Haishan were both elders of the Heavenly Heart Sect, yet her net worth was ten times greater than his.
After all, Qi Qingsi had a deeper foundation.
Ye Xu wasn't one to take advantage of someone's desperation. The items Qi Qingsi had offered were likely more than enough.
"System, search for how many places can help Qi Qingsi attain godhood."
[Ding!]
A soft chime sounded.
Ye Xu was dumbfounded.
Kunlun Valley again?
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