Revelation of the Way of Heaven

Chapter 348 The Tower of Imprisonment

When only a third of the sun remained, the red sunlight fell on the Gothic buildings of Crescent City, casting long, sharp shadows on the ground.

Looking at the towering Tower of Imprisonment, Qin Xiaochuan recalled what happened when the Xuanyuan Sword was placed there. He pointed at the Tower of Imprisonment and said to Guo Shiyi, "That's the Tower of Imprisonment. It's a very magical place."

"How is it so magical?" Guo Shiyi asked curiously.

"Do you still remember the Heavenly Stele in Kunlun Ruins?" Qin Xiaochuan asked.

"I didn't go to Kunlun Ruins," Guo Shiyi said plaintively.

"Oh dear, I forgot, I forgot you were taking care of Aunt Jiang back then." Qin Xiaochuan slapped his forehead. "It was in Kunlun Ruins that we found a temple. Inside the temple was a celestial stele. By meditating in front of the stele, you could connect with its energy and then view past events, even those from ancient times."

"You've already told me this," Guo Shiyi said. "What's the connection between that Heavenly Stele and the Tower of Imprisonment?"

Qin Xiaochuan explained, "Atop the Tower of Imprisonment floats a Core of Imprisonment. When I inserted the Xuanyuan Sword into the sword slot, a pillar of light formed between the Xuanyuan Sword and the Core of Imprisonment. Then I discovered that the pillar of light had the same function as the Heavenly Stele. I could see the light and shadow recording the past from the pillar of light. I only saw two light and shadows, but they both happened in the Buzhou Realm."

"Is it really that amazing? Now that you mention it, I really want to go and see it too. It would make up for the regret of not being able to go to Kunlun Ruins," Guo Shiyi said longingly.

"Uh, I feel like that place isn't one you can just come and go as you please. After all, it's the core of the barrier surrounding the entire Crescent City, and it's related to the safety of the whole city." Qin Xiaochuan said with a troubled expression.

"You'll be the Blood Witch King soon. If you really want to go, no one should be able to stop you, right?" Guo Shiyi pouted.

"You're right." Qin Xiaochuan rolled his eyes and thought for a moment, then said, "Actually, I'd also like to learn more about the history of Crescent Moon City. How about we ride the Kaiming Fly over there tonight and take a look?"

"Okay," Guo Shiyi said happily, snuggling closer to Qin Xiaochuan in a coquettish manner.

Qin Xiaochuan's heart stirred slightly. He affectionately patted her head and couldn't help but say, "Shiyi, you're so cute."

A happy smile involuntarily spread across Guo Shiyi's face, making her infinitely beautiful, like a rose blooming in the evening breeze. This made Qin Xiaochuan's heart flutter, and his gaze became intense.

Guo Shiyi clearly sensed his change, so she glanced at him. When she met his burning gaze, her face instantly turned red with embarrassment, and she quickly turned her face away. Qin Xiaochuan looked at her profile, which now appeared even more beautiful and alluring.

Just as Qin Xiaochuan was debating whether or not to boldly kiss her cheek again, he suddenly heard Xiaoying's voice coming from below the observation tower.

"Uncle, come down quickly!" Xiaoying waved vigorously to the two men from the lawn below the observation tower.

"What's wrong?" Qin Xiaochuan asked loudly, but he didn't want to move at all. It was a rare opportunity to be so close to Guo Shiyi, and Xiaoying's arrival was really at a bad time.

However, Guo Shiyi stood up embarrassedly, walked to the railing next to the viewing platform, and asked Xiaoying while holding onto the railing, "Xiaoying, what's wrong?"

"Auntie is making barbecue over there, come down and eat!" Xiaoying shouted.

"Okay, we'll be right down," Guo Shiyi replied, then turned to Qin Xiaochuan and said, "Let's go."

Qin Xiaochuan had no choice but to stand up and leave the observation tower with Guo Shiyi. They walked up to Xiaoying, each taking one of her hands, and headed towards Han Kexin.

In the middle of a large lawn, Han Kexin was surrounded by maids who had set up a barbecue grill, a dining table, and chairs. She lay leisurely on the lawn, looking quite content.

After a few days of rest, Han Kexin has emerged from her grief and returned to her indifferent personality.

"Auntie, I've called Uncle and the others over." Xiaoying skipped over to Han Kexin's side, bending down to look down at Han Kexin.

"Let's eat then." Han Kexin reached out and let Xiaoying pull her up from the lawn, then walked to the dining table and called the maid to start grilling.

"Why did you suddenly decide to have barbecue here today?" Qin Xiaochuan asked her as he approached the table.

"Don't you think it would be wonderful to have a barbecue on this lawn as dusk falls on such a beautiful day? With the gentle evening breeze blowing and oat wine in hand, how romantic! It's impossible not to feel elated." Han Kexin said these pleasant words, but her expression remained indifferent.

"It's rare to see you so poetic." Qin Xiaochuan felt quite gratified to see her able to relax.

"Otherwise, do you think I'm a mediocre, apathetic, cold, and boring woman?" Han Kexin rolled her eyes at him.

"No, not at all." Qin Xiaochuan was a little embarrassed by her unexpected remark. He picked up the wine glass on the table, which contained golden oat wine, a special kind of liquor from Crescent City. It tasted sweet and mellow. As he put the wine in his mouth, he couldn't help but think to himself, "If you're considered mediocre and numb if you're always like this, then the word 'individuality' shouldn't exist in the dictionary."

Guo Shiyi sat down next to Han Kexin with a smile, took her hand and said, "Our Kexin has always been a woman with a very interesting soul, hehe."

"Shiyi is still the one who provides emotional support." Han Kexin smiled and patted Guo Shiyi's head, saying, "Why don't you be my girlfriend? It's better than being with that jerk."

Qin Xiaochuan, who was drinking, suddenly spat out the wine still in his mouth. He looked at Han Kexin with a mixture of amusement and disbelief, thinking to himself that this woman's thinking was indeed unpredictable.

However, to his surprise, Shiyi replied shyly, "Okay," after hearing her words. As she said this, she deliberately looked at Qin Xiaochuan with a teasing gaze.

Qin Xiaochuan stood there dumbfounded, feeling utterly bewildered, yet he was speechless.

"Hahaha." Seeing Qin Xiaochuan's expression, the two girls laughed exceptionally happily.

Seeing Xiao Chuan's embarrassment, Xiao Ying grabbed Qin Xiao Chuan's arm and said, "Uncle Xiao Chuan, don't be too sad. How about Xiao Ying be your girlfriend? That way, you won't be unwanted anymore."

Qin Xiaochuan looked at Xiaoying in shock, silently reciting "children speak without thinking," before putting his hand to his forehead and saying, "You shouldn't join in the fun." He now finally understood why Xiaoying always said such surprising things from time to time; it was mostly due to Han Kexin's influence.

"Xiaoying, that won't do. He's your uncle, and the seniority can't be messed up," Guo Shiyi said immediately, her expression gentle, like a kitten guarding its food.

"Oh, but Uncle Xiaochuan is all alone, it's so pitiful," the little girl said with heartache.

"It's not that pitiful," Qin Xiaochuan said helplessly, patting the little girl's head. "Your aunt and the others were just joking." Then he complained to Han Kexin, "Look at you, you've corrupted Xiaoying."

"Hmm." Han Kexin took a sip of oat wine, seemingly unconcerned.

The maids brought out the first skewer of roasted meat. Qin Xiaochuan picked up a skewer and said to Han Kexin, "After dinner, I plan to take Shiyi to the Tower of Imprisonment."

Qin Xiaochuan originally thought Han Kexin would have something to say, but Han Kexin seemed completely unconcerned and tossed him a token, saying, "Although you are the future Blood Witch King, you two are still human after all. The sentries on duty there may not recognize you. Take this token to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Qin Xiaochuan accepted the token without saying anything. After the group finished their barbecue, Qin Xiaochuan had Kaiming take them to the top of the Tower of Imprisonment. Just as Han Kexin had said, before they even entered the tower, they were surrounded by several blood witches in the air. Qin Xiaochuan took out the token given to him by Han Kexin, and the blood witches quickly guessed Qin Xiaochuan's identity and immediately made way for them respectfully.

Qin Xiaochuan brought Guo Shiyi back to the base where the Xuanyuan Sword was placed. He opened his mental space and pulled Guo Shiyi into it as well. Then he used his mental energy to touch the golden pillar of light on the Xuanyuan Sword. After countless light and shadow appeared before his eyes, Qin Xiaochuan randomly clicked on one.

The author, Xiaoyao Yixiaosheng, is waiting for you with "The Revelation of the Way of Heaven".