Chapter 1044, Power of Life

Translator: Silavin

 

“The Old Ancestor wants to see me?” Qin Yichen’s heart stirred.

 

“Come with me.” Su Hua pondered briefly before speaking to Qin Yichen.

 

Seeing this, Lu Linghan and Little Ling’er both followed closely. However, after being fiercely glared at by Su Hua, Little Ling’er stuck out her tongue and sensibly decided not to continue following.

 

In truth, she did not particularly want to see that old woman. Although the latter treated her well, being around her always gave Little Ling’er an uncomfortable sense of constraint.

 

Lu Linghan also nodded gently at Qin Yichen before remaining by Little Ling’er’s side.

 

“Let’s go.” Su Hua said, then walked outside. Qin Yichen followed behind her.

 

“Qin Yichen, I hope you can forgive me for taking them away without your consent back then.” As she led Qin Yichen along, Su Hua bit her lip and suddenly spoke.

 

Seeing this high-rank beauty apologise to him, Qin Yichen was somewhat surprised. However, he then waved his hand and smiled. “My Wife and Little Ling’er have achieved what they have today largely thanks to Elder Su. I should be grateful. How could I have any complaints?”

 

At this point, the resentment Qin Yichen had harboured towards Su Hua finally dissipated.

 

Fundamentally, Su Hua was acting for the sake of the Human Race, travelling countless distances to find these two seedlings in a remote Imperial Dynasty. This must have cost her considerable effort.

 

“Their achievements are not my doing.” Su Hua shook her head.

 

Lu Linghan’s Profound Dark Eternal Body Technique was taught to her by Qin Yichen, while Little Ling’er had been kept by the Old Ancestor’s side from the moment she arrived. Apart from providing some resources, she truly had not played much of a role for either of them.

 

A moment later, Su Hua led Qin Yichen deep into Lunar Palace. Here, verdant mountains wreathed in mist presented a scene completely different from the cold environment surrounding the rest of Lunar Palace.

 

Before the verdant mountains stood an unremarkable residence. Approaching it, one felt a warm and moist energy wash over them, sweeping away the chill from within their body.

 

“You go in. The Ancestor doesn’t have many rules, but do not offend her.” Su Hua stopped and spoke to Qin Yichen.

 

Qin Yichen nodded and walked directly through the open main gate of the residence.

 

Following a cobblestone path forward, he found birdsong and fragrant flowers, vastly different from other parts of Lunar Palace.

 

Shortly after, Qin Yichen arrived at a small courtyard. In it sat a white-haired old woman, delicately sipping tea.

 

The old woman did not emanate the cold aura characteristic of Lunar Palace members like Su Hua and Lu Linghan. Instead, she felt like gentle rain, refreshing and comfortable.

 

Around her body hung an air of twilight years, like the curtain of dusk. However, compared to the Death Energy surrounding the Saints Heavenly Manor Master, she clearly still had some time remaining.

 

“You’ve arrived. Sit.” Seeing Qin Yichen’s arrival, the old woman raised her head slightly and smiled at him.

 

“Junior Qin Yichen greets the Old Palace Master.” Qin Yichen cupped his hands in salute.

 

Clearly, this old woman was the previous Palace Master of Lunar Palace… Gong Queqing!

 

In later Human Race records, Gong Queqing was recorded as an extremely monstrous figure. She had cultivated her Spiritual Energy using the cultivation technique left by Ancestor Hongjun to the Partially Accomplished Stage!

 

Although merely Partially Accomplished, what Ancestor Hongjun left behind could hardly be ordinary.

 

With such cultivation, a mere thought from her could overturn clouds and rain, penetrate Heaven and Earth!

 

“Old Palace Master? Hehe…” The old woman murmured to herself in a low voice, as if this familiar title stirred some memories.

 

“May I ask why the Old Palace Master summoned me?” Qin Yichen gazed at this old woman who, in her twilight years, still stirred up storms for the Human Race. Respect filled his eyes, and his tone was extremely courteous.

 

“Don’t worry. Since you’ve come here, I won’t forcibly keep Little Ling’er.” As if seeing through Qin Yichen’s thoughts, the old woman chuckled lightly, appearing extremely amiable.

 

“This old woman merely has some matters to remind you of.” The old woman’s profound eyes gazed at Qin Yichen as she asked, “You should know something about Little Ling’er’s situation, right?”

 

“Little Ling’er? What situation?” Hearing this, Qin Yichen’s heart jumped. [Could it be that the Old Ancestor knew of Little Ling’er’s origins?! Or rather, the origins of that ancient temple’s Race.]

 

After seeing Little Ling’er in Saints Heavenly City, he’d discovered that the energy seemed to be gradually coming under Little Ling’er’s control. Presumably, this was connected to this old woman.

 

“Hehe, it seems you do know Little Ling’er is extraordinary.”

 

Seeing Qin Yichen’s expression, the old woman chuckled.

 

“Please enlighten me, senior.” Qin Yichen’s expression became serious as he spoke earnestly.

 

Perhaps this old woman, being able to suppress the energy within Little Ling’er’s body, must know things he didn’t.

 

“The energy within her body is called Power of Life.” The old woman’s eyes flashed with an unusual light as she looked at Qin Yichen.

 

Power of Life, this was something the Human Race had no control over.

 

Strictly speaking, only one race on the continent could wield Power of Life, and that was… the Elf Race!

 

However, what puzzled the old woman was that Little Ling’er was clearly Human.

 

She had suspected that Little Ling’er’s Biological Father might be from the Elf Race, but strangely, it was Qin Yichen who possessed the True Dragon Martial Soul.

 

Possessing a True Dragon Martial Soul directly eliminated the possibility that Qin Yichen was not Human.

 

Like the Power of Life, on the continent, only the Human Race could possess a pure True Dragon Martial Soul!

 

“Power of Life!?” Incredulity flashed through Qin Yichen’s eyes. Then his heart stirred. “Could it be that was an Elf Race altar?”

 

“Indeed.” The old woman was certain. “This old woman can only slightly suppress the Power of Life within her body. But this is ultimately not a long-term solution. To completely resolve it, unless…”

 

“The Life Scripture!” Qin Yichen’s expression became extraordinarily grave.

 

The Life Scripture was the divine scripture of the Elf Race. It was the cultivation technique made for and used by all Elves.

 

After leaving the Lunar Palace Old Ancestor’s residence, Qin Yichen’s expression remained heavy.

 

For Little Ling’er to cultivate the Life Scripture, he would have to… take Little Ling’er to the Elf Race.

 

The Elf Race was a peace-loving Race.

 

However, this didn’t mean the Elf Race would allow Little Ling’er to cultivate the Life Scripture. After all, Little Ling’er was not an Elf.

 

If Little Ling’er could not cultivate the Life Scripture, the hidden danger within her body could not be eliminated.

 

This was a thorn piercing Qin Yichen’s heart.

 

It was not until he returned to the Cold Pavilion Palace that his expression eased slightly. But Lu Linghan still saw through him at a glance.

 

He had something on his mind!