HLnovel Chapter 108 Secrets
Chapter 108 Secrets
In Shu Hongyi's eyes, Lin Qianxiu's back view was lonely and desolate, making her look pitiful.
Since Lin Qianxiu couldn't see her, Shu Hongyi didn't need to hide it. A deep look of sympathy appeared on Shu Hongyi's face.
She couldn't help but vent her anger on Luo Sifan again, hurling every possible word that came to mind—lustful, ungrateful, and heartless—and so on.
But then she remembered the unbearable past that Luo Sifan had made her feel so humiliated by in the desert moonlight. Comparing the two, Shu Hongyi's thoughts drifted, and she suddenly felt a faint sense of disappointment in herself.
"Am I that bad? I can't even bring myself to hurt this guy?"
Shu Hongyi lowered her gaze to her own curvaceous figure, lost in thought. The once extremely confident beauty in red, for a fleeting moment, wavered in her confidence in her own looks, feeling utterly dejected.
With her mind in turmoil, Shu Hongyi's breathing became too rapid, causing Lin Qianxiu to turn around and give Shu Hongyi a strange look.
Shu Hongyi couldn't bear to have her secrets exposed by Luo Sifan's wife. Lin Qianxiu's gaze, which was originally unintentional, fell on Shu Hongyi at this moment, but it was like being hit by a rain of knives, making Shu Hongyi imagine too many meanings.
With a soft boom, sword energy surged forth from about ten feet in front of Shu Hongyi, its power terrifying.
In her panic, Shu Hongyi unleashed the Thunderfall Sword Intent, extinguishing the chaotic thoughts that were shaking her mind. She immediately became sharp and fierce, full of heroic spirit.
Lin Qianxiu's eyes widened for a moment, thinking that Shu Hongyi had found some secret to cultivation and was now impatiently practicing extensively.
Shu Hongyi decided to play along, shamelessly pretending nothing had happened, and simply used the opportunity to regulate her internal energy.
Lin Qianxiu stood there thoughtfully, glancing at Shu Hongyi every now and then, and she greatly admired Shu Hongyi's diligent attitude towards cultivation.
Having successfully completed her mission, Shu Hongyi had indeed completely abandoned her wicked thoughts. When she opened her eyes, she was completely calm.
"Sister Shu, you say this is where Xu Yuanxiang is buried. How do you know that?"
Lin Qianxiu's chaotic thoughts had been mostly resolved by this time. As a member of one of the four royal families, she finally remembered the crucial point in Shu Hongyi's words.
His tone indicated considerable skepticism towards what Shu Hongyi had said.
Since Shu Hongyi had already let it slip, she no longer wanted to hide it, especially since she was convinced that Lin Qianxiu was Luo Sifan's wife. Owe Luo Sifan a favor, which meant she owed Lin Qianxiu a favor as well.
Unperturbed by Lin Qianxiu's tone, Shu Hongyi smiled gently:
“Miss Lin, this matter is neither a big deal nor a small one. Within my Sword Sect, it is considered a secret. If I were to tell you, I would ask that you not spread it to others.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Qianxiu's interest was piqued, and she nodded in agreement.
Shu Hongyi didn't think much of it, pondered for a few breaths, and slowly said:
"On the day Xu Yuanxiang perished, a senior member of our sect witnessed a sword aura sweep across the sky, falling straight to the northwest, landing precisely where the Zhulu Mountains are located. This sword aura was very familiar to our senior; it was the full power of the Yinshuang Sword. At that time, he sighed, 'Xu Yuanxiang has fallen today!' Half a day later, indeed, news came from the capital that Xu Yuanxiang had been beheaded..."
Lin Qianxiu was shocked. It was the first time she had heard the secret of the day Xu Yuanxiang died. She dared not lose her composure in front of Shu Hongyi, so she forced herself to remain calm and showed some curiosity.
Shu Hongyi felt slightly puzzled, but did not stop, and continued:
"Our predecessors are highly skilled and can naturally discern the meaning within the Frost Chant Sword Qi. Reaching the level of Xu Yuanxiang in cultivation, it is not difficult for them to dedicate their will to the sword. As long as the sword is there, the person is there; when the sword dies, the person dies. Xu Yuanxiang's sword is stronger than that of immortals and gods. The place where this sword returns to heaven and earth must be the true resting place of Xu Yuanxiang's body and soul!"
Lin Qianxiu didn't quite understand, but she still nodded in agreement.
"Eight or nine out of ten of Xu Yuanxiang's possessions during his lifetime are contained within the Yinshuang Sword!"
When Xu Yuanxiang's treasure was mentioned, Shu Hongyi lowered her voice, her tone becoming increasingly excited.
He beckoned to Lin Qianxiu with a mysterious gesture, as if he had a secret to tell her.
Lin Qianxiu became wary, but her curiosity and gossip were too strong, so she obediently moved in front of Shu Hongyi.
“Miss Lin, I suspect…”
Afraid that someone might overhear, Shu Hongyi moved her red lips slightly and whispered almost inaudibly in Lin Qianxiu's ear:
"That beautiful woman in white is very likely the spirit of the Frost-Singing Sword from back then!"
Lin Qianxiu's eyes widened, and she seemed to freeze.
The Frost-Singing Sword has a sword spirit? This is the first time she's heard of such a thing. As a member of the royal family, she's certainly seen a lot. But someone as powerful and willful as the woman in white is beyond her comprehension.
"Sister Shu... does that mean all these places are within the core of the Frost Chant Sword?"
Lin Qianxiu recalled the several realms she had experienced after falling into this place, and exclaimed involuntarily, completely forgetting to guard against Shu Hongyi who was so close to her.
Of course, Shu Hongyi wouldn't do anything to her. Seeing that her heart was wavering and her guard was gone, she actually felt more favorably toward Lin Qianxiu.
A soft look crossed her eyes. Shu Hongyi lowered her hand and whispered some of her thoughts and feelings. As far as Shu Hongyi knew, Xu Yuanxiang was several levels stronger than Lin Qianxiu.
As she recounted the story in detail, Lin Qianxiu couldn't help but believe it.
Lin Qianxiu was both surprised and bewildered. She was surprised because Xu Yuanxiang was so powerful and full of mysteries, hiding too many secrets. She was bewildered because, as a descendant of one of the four royal families, he had obviously had too many traces of his existence deliberately erased by the people in charge of the family.
The four royal families of the Silverfrost Empire now take turns sitting on the throne. In terms of lineage, they were all once the relatives of Xu Yuanxiang. However, Xu Yuanxiang died before he became emperor. Afterwards, the four royal families negotiated amicably and established a system of rotating the throne.
This matter is known to everyone in the Silverfrost Empire with a modicum of education, and Lin Qianxiu is no exception.
However, Lin Qianxiu, as a direct descendant of one of the four royal clans, knew far less about Xu Yuanxiang than a sword cultivator living in seclusion in the mountains. This strange situation is quite intriguing.
Lin Qianxiu dared not think too much about it; the thought sent chills down her spine.
Since the leaders of the four royal families are tight-lipped about this, her best option is to ignore it, not ask about it, and not think about it. This is the way she should protect herself.
Shu Hongyi didn't dwell on Lin Qianxiu's outburst. Because she loved Luo Sifan so much, she consciously refrained from speculating about Lin Qianxiu.
Xu Yuanxiang's fame has been renowned for a long time, and Lin Qianxiu's temperament and realm are extraordinary. It is quite normal for her to be moved when she first heard about the secrets concerning Xu Yuanxiang.
"That's quite interesting."
Lin Qianxiu's face stiffened, but she pretended to be relaxed.
Shu Hongyi, of course, knew she was tempted. She smiled and returned to her true nature of exploring treasures and hidden wonders:
"Xu Yuanxiang's treasure trove contains hundreds, even thousands, of heirlooms and treasures, almost encompassing the essence of the Eastern Lands where Xu Yuanxiang lived. Miss Lin, are you interested?!"
The implication was clear: he wanted to bring Lin Qianxiu along to explore the secret realm of the Yinshuang Sword together.
If it were an ordinary item, Lin Qianxiu might not have been interested. But after concluding that this was where Xu Yuanxiang had buried his treasure, Lin Qianxiu's heart pounded and she never felt at ease.
"this…"
Lin Qianxiu was caught in a dilemma. She glanced at Fangyuan City in the distance, but not a single person who both annoyed and worried her appeared.
The original idea seemed to be to wait for Luo Sifan to come out so that he could punch and kick him and vent his anger after being tormented by him for seven days and seven nights.
After waiting for a long time, Lin Qianxiu's enthusiasm waned, and she faced her inner self, admitting that she didn't actually have the imposing presence she had imagined.
Instead of worrying about gains and losses, it's better to go find the treasure!
Lin Qianxiu gritted her teeth, and her eyes lit up.