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Chapter 47: But You Are Different from Them

"The Li Family of Tianyuan City?"

The Chen Family Patriarch's expression shifted, and he turned his head, asking in a deep voice, "Are you certain?"

The Li Family of Tianyuan City.

These five words carried tremendous weight.

In the territory controlled by Xuanyang Sect within a radius of tens of thousands of miles, the Li Family of Tianyuan City was second only to the Xuanyang Sect in terms of power. It was said that they had many experts in the Life-Death Realm within their clan.

Moreover.

Tianyuan City was even more prosperous than Fallen Leaf City, and yet the Li Family stood unrivaled. Unlike Fallen Leaf City, where multiple clans coexisted, it was dominated by a single power.

Unless absolutely necessary.

It was better not to provoke the Li Family.

"Correct."

Jiang, the Chen Family's envoy, nodded and explained, "Just yesterday, the eldest son of the Li Family entered the Qin Family. According to the servants, it seems that the two families have already formed a marriage contract!"

"The eldest son of the Li Family, not the second son?"

The Chen Family Patriarch inquired.

"Yes, it's indeed the eldest son."

"Qin Tianhai has played a smart move!" the Chen Family Patriarch mused. A glint of coldness flashed in his eyes as he quickly grasped the key point.

The eldest son of the Li Family had decent talent and was said to have joined the Xuanyang Sect. Now Qin Tianhai was marrying his daughter to the eldest son of the Li Family. It was clear that he was attempting to strengthen relations with both powers simultaneously.

"No wonder he dared to cripple my son's cultivation and detain him. He has secured two powerful supports behind the scenes!"

Jiang's expression turned strange. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly added, "I've heard from sources that it wasn't Qin Tianhai who crippled the Young Master's cultivation. It was the steward of the Li Family. And the person who severely injured Minister Han was none other than the Li Family's eldest son..."

"Hmm?"

The Chen Family Patriarch suddenly turned around, an intense killing intent surging from him. His eyes were almost like substantial blades.

"The Li Family has gone too far! Do they truly think my Chen Family is so easily bullied?"

"Patriarch, there's a good opportunity right now, right in front of us," Jiang said at the right moment.

"Opportunity?" the Chen Family Patriarch questioned.

Jiang didn't beat around the bush and quickly explained, "This morning, I found out that the eldest son of the Li Family and Qin Xueyi seem to have left the city."

"I searched outside the city for a while, and I heard from an ordinary person that they saw a streak of light flying in the southwest direction!"

"Oh?"

A sly smile tugged at the corner of the Chen Family Patriarch's mouth. At a time like this, they dared to leave the city? Did they really think that his Chen Family was without anger, without the courage to act against them?

Currently, the only issue he faced was that Jiang's information came from an ordinary person.

In other words, the ordinary person could have easily been mistaken, and the streak of light might not have been Li Xun and Qin Xueyi. If he were to send someone after them, they might end up pursuing the wrong individuals.

However...

Even if there was only a one percent chance, it was enough for him to take a gamble.

"Jiang, lead two envoys to the southwest and look for them. If you find their trail, make sure to deal with it thoroughly."

"Understood!"

After speaking, Jiang turned and left.

After Jiang departed, the Chen Family Patriarch's gaze fell upon the other servants in the hall. He spoke, "You, take some men and keep an eye on the area within a hundred miles of Fallen Leaf City."

"Once you see Li Xun and Qin Xueyi return, inform me immediately!"

"We will obey!"

The servants bowed and quickly left.

"Compared to yesterday, you seem somewhat different," Qin Xueyi's voice sounded, hovering above the skies thousands of miles away from Fallen Leaf City. She glanced at Li Xun and spoke softly.

"Is that so?"

Li Xun chuckled lightly, asking casually, "Can Miss Qin tell me what's different?"

"You've become stronger!" Qin Xueyi said earnestly.

"Those who cultivate in this world compete against heaven and earth for their lives. Only by growing stronger can one survive better," Li Xun replied nonchalantly.

"But you are different from them..." Qin Xueyi trailed off, not voicing the rest of her thoughts. Instead, she glanced deeply at Li Xun, then looked out the window and said, "Sir Li, we've arrived. Let's descend."

"Alright."

Li Xun nodded.

Before long, the two of them disembarked from the Spirit-Subduing Ark and arrived on a vast open plain.

The grass here was low and the surroundings were desolate, giving no hint of the sacred opportunity hidden within.

Following her memories from her previous life, Qin Xueyi took a few steps forward to a mound of earth. She formed hand seals, and symbols flew out from her palm. Each symbol radiated a brilliant light and imprinted itself upon the sky, forming a mysterious pattern.

As the last symbol fell, the void suddenly shattered before Qin Xueyi. A three-yard-wide rift appeared, large enough for several people to walk side by side.

Through the rift, a faint glimpse of the scenery beyond could be seen.

It was a land bathed in blood-red hues, with withered vegetation and many towering trees that had withered away, leaving a desolate and lifeless scene.

"Sir Li, you can enter now," Qin Xueyi called and then took the lead, stepping into the rift.

After stepping into the blood-red land, a dense spiritual aura engulfed them. Although the place was completely silent, the concentration of Spirit Connection here far surpassed the outside world.

Qin Xueyi's gaze shifted towards a mountain not far away. Seeing the intact palace atop it, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Although many things had deviated from the original script after her rebirth, at least no one had entered this opportunity yet.

"You seem quite familiar with everything here," Li Xun's voice drifted from behind Qin Xueyi.

These words made Qin Xueyi's heart tighten, causing her to instinctively tense up. She hurriedly explained, "How could that be? This is my first time here too. I only heard some descriptions when I obtained this opportunity."

"Is that so?" Li Xun took a step forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Qin Xueyi. His eyes, seemingly smiling but not quite, locked onto her, unblinking.

Under Li Xun's gaze, Qin Xueyi eventually succumbed. She turned away and walked towards a nearby mountain, saying as she went, "The formation's gateway outside will remain until we leave. To avoid attracting attention, let's quickly seek out the opportunity."

"Very well."

Li Xun followed Qin Xueyi half a step behind.

Soon, the two of them arrived at the foot of the mountain.

The mountain wasn't tall, only about a kilometer high, and there was only one path leading up—a staircase made of white jade.

On either side of the staircase, thick vines twisted and wound like dragons, intertwined with one another. However, these vines had lost their former vitality.

They were all a dull gray.

Approaching the stairs, Qin Xueyi didn't hesitate. She walked directly up the steps.

"Hmm?"

Observing this scene, Li Xun's eyes flickered with a thoughtful look.

Typically, when someone entered a hidden realm, their first thought wouldn't be to search for opportunities; it would be to check for any potential traps or dangers. Yet Qin Xueyi seemed to have ignored this point entirely, directly ascending the white jade steps.

If there were any traps or formations on those steps, Qin Xueyi might already be dead by now.

"Is it the fearless ignorance of the unknown, or did you already know everything beforehand?"