Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 395 The Mask of Pain: Undercurrents

As Li Qingyuan walked down the street, she heard those outrageous remarks and couldn't help but shake her head, secretly smiling bitterly to herself.

However, Yue Qinghuan and the others found it very amusing and teased him about it.

For a time, laughter echoed through the streets and alleys of Menggui City, adding a lot of unique joy to this leisurely time.

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The three days passed in the blink of an eye, like a gentle stream.

As the first rays of dawn shone on the city walls of Menggui City, Li Qingyuan and his group had already packed their bags and officially embarked on their journey.

Their destination was Beiminghai City, north of Yunxi City!

This is because the highly anticipated 'Wanbao Grand Ceremony' is about to begin, and the date is fast approaching.

This Wanbao Grand Ceremony is of extraordinary significance.

Especially after hearing the great demon mention that there were several medicinal herbs among them that could cure Elder Hua's poison.

They certainly couldn't miss such an opportunity and had to do everything in their power to seize it!

Su Yaoyue was naturally among those traveling together.

She walked gracefully beside Li Qingyuan, a cheerful smile on her face, as if she was full of anticipation for the upcoming journey.

But Granny Lan, who was following behind her, had a worried look on her face.

His already wrinkled old face was now scrunched up even more, looking exactly like a "pain mask," making people unable to help but laugh.

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Granny Lan was filled with bitterness!

Her family repeatedly sent messages urging her to bring Su Yaoyue back as soon as possible.

She originally thought that the young lady was just indulging in play for a while, and that once the novelty wore off, she would naturally settle down and obediently go back to her secluded cultivation.

After all, in her impression, Su Yaoyue was an absolute cultivation fanatic who could go into seclusion for months or even longer without leaving, focusing all her attention on cultivation.

But who could have imagined that Su Yaoyue would be so bewitched this time?

Not only did they have no intention of going back, they actually wanted to continue following the young man to that so-called "Wanbao Grand Ceremony"!

At this moment, Granny Lan felt as if she had fallen into a bottomless abyss, and she had no way to express her suffering.

The immense pressure from her family was like a heavy boulder, making it hard for her to breathe.

But this young lady, whom she had watched grow up since childhood, was the softest spot in her heart. How could she bear to force her to do something she didn't want to do?

Both sides are her flesh and blood, how can she choose?

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Granny Lan weighed the matter repeatedly in her mind, and after much deliberation, she finally sighed helplessly.

Alas, one cannot fight against another. Since Miss has made up her mind, why should she make that futile struggle?

Although she really couldn't stand seeing Su Yaoyue and Li Qingyuan being all lovey-dovey together!

Every time I see it, I can't help but mutter to myself, but there's nothing I can do, my own daughter is my own to spoil!

So, Granny Lan decided to make the best of a bad situation and go with the flow.

She simply chose to 'play dead' and ignore the constant stream of messages from her family via jade slips.

She only replied with a short message:

"When you're traveling, you're not in control of your own destiny!"

It was as if this would give her a suitable excuse and alleviate her guilt.

And so, by the arrangement of fate, the six of them briefly formed a small team and set off for the Northern Sea!

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Just as Li Qingyuan and her group stepped into the teleportation array, the dazzling light enveloped them and instantly took them away from Dream City!

Within the Yu family compound, the head of the household, Yu Jun, heard the hurried and somewhat fearful report from a servant.

"Patriarch! That little bastard Li Musu has left via the teleportation array!"

Yu Yun was sitting upright in a grand chair, playing with a warm and smooth jade pendant in her hand.

Upon hearing this news, his hand suddenly stopped moving, and the jade pendant fell to the ground with a "crack," shattering into several pieces.

He stood up instantly, his eyes turning bloodshot as if flames were bursting forth from them, scorching and distorting the surrounding air.

He quickly took out a communication jade slip from his spatial ring, his fingers trembling slightly, as if he were sending this message to some mysterious and powerful being.

After finishing, he gripped the jade slip tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force, and let out a cold shout:

"You little bastard, you dare to leave Dream City? You really don't respect the Yu family at all!"

"You think you can act recklessly under the nose of the Yu family just because that old woman is protecting you?"

"Hmph, just because we can't act openly doesn't mean others can't!"

The voice seemed to come from the deepest hell, filled with endless killing intent and resentment!

Yu Yun's mind raced, a ferocious yet triumphant smile spreading across her face:

"This time I spent a lot of money to hire people from the Shadow Assassins organization to take action."

"The Shadow Assassins are a renowned assassin organization in Zhongzhou. They have never failed a mission they have taken on."

"Furthermore, my Yu family's Supreme Elder secretly assisted us. With his unfathomable strength, stopping that old woman was a piece of cake."

"Now, no one can protect you; you are doomed!"

At this point, Yu Yun became increasingly agitated, almost shouting it out!

The sound exploded in the room like thunder, causing the maids around her to tremble violently, their faces pale, and they moaned softly.

They stared at Yu Jun in terror, as if facing a raging wild beast.

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Yu Jun was panting heavily, her eyes flashing with a crazed light, as if she could already see the scene of Li Qingyuan's tragic death.

Immediately afterwards, he summoned another King-level cultivator from his clan, skilled at concealing his presence. His eyes flashed with a sinister light, and he whispered the order:

"Take the memory crystal, conceal your whereabouts, follow and sneak over there, and record the scene of that little bastard's miserable death without missing a single detail."

"I will place that image before Ming'er's spirit to comfort my son's soul in heaven!"

The hatred of killing a son is irreconcilable!

Yu Jun was filled with boundless hatred. He wished he could tear Li Qingyuan to pieces with his own hands to vent his anger.

However, due to Jing Yichun's warning, he dared not act too openly, otherwise it would bring utter disaster to the Yu family.

However, in his eyes, the Shadow Assassins launched the attack, coupled with the secret assistance of the clan's Supreme Elder;

Li Qingyuan is now trapped like a turtle in a jar, unable to escape, and is doomed to die!

Thinking of this, Yu Jun's face revealed an excited yet twisted smile, as if she could already see the dawn of victory.

Now, he just needs to wait for good news.

He would make sure everyone knew that anyone who offended the Yu family would not have a good end!

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Meanwhile, Li Qingyuan was completely unaware of the turbulent events unfolding in the shadows.

Like travelers traversing the river of time, they had already crossed two cities via teleportation arrays.

The journey was as calm as the still sea before a storm, with nothing unusual happening.

However, Li Qingyuan never relaxed her guard.

He knew all too well that Yu Jun, the head of the Yu family, was a vengeful person!

That day in Dream City, Yu Yun's face contorted with rage and her hysterical roar are still vivid in my mind.

He understood that once he left Dream City, Yu Jun would surely seize the opportunity like a vicious wolf and launch a frenzied revenge.

Therefore, whenever they arrived in a city, Li Qingyuan would solemnly instruct Granny Lan to thoroughly investigate it with her divine sense, leaving no corner unchecked.

To prevent any ambush, we will do everything in our power to ensure everyone's safety!

When Granny Lan received this assignment, she was extremely unwilling.

The old face, already covered in wrinkles, stretched even longer, looking exactly like a "painful mask".

She was starting to have doubts:

“I am a dignified cultivator of the Heavenly Realm, and I am not this kid’s protector.”

"Why should I listen to his orders and treat him like an ancestor? This is simply treating me like a mule!"

However, faced with Su Yaoyue's pleading eyes and soft words of persuasion, she could only sigh helplessly and reluctantly do as she was told.

As a result, after investigating several cities, they found nothing of interest, just like drinking plain water, and didn't even discover a single suspicious figure.

This infuriated Granny Lan. She put her hands on her hips, glared angrily, and almost threw down her post, muttering under her breath:

"You brat, you're just making things difficult for me, treating this old woman like free labor. Do you really think I'm easy to bully?"

In the end, it was Su Yaoyue who stepped forward.

She grabbed Granny Lan's arm, using both coquettishness and sweet words to calm Granny Lan's anger down a little.

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