Published: February 25, 2025
At this moment, Shen Subing's thoughts were in chaos:
"Could it be... could it be that he is my master..."
"My master refuses to take off the Turtle Breathing Cold Veil every time he sees me. The purpose is clearly to prevent me from knowing that he is Tan Yun!"
"How could this be... I have feelings for..."
"But why is the Nirvana Sacred Fire in his hands... Why did my master say that one of the disciples under my care would win first place at the alchemical arts grand competition held by the three great ancient sects, and it just so happens that Tan Yun stunned everyone!"
"Even if this time was a coincidence, what about this alchemical arts grand competition of the Immortal Sect? My master said that I would impress others, and Tan Yun reappeared, representing me in the elders' alchemical competition!"
"Is it really him?"
Shen Subing pondered this, recalling the scene of her father before he passed away.
In her memory, Shen Tianci was lying weakly on a bed, looking at the tearful Shen Subing and smiling.
Shen Subing leaned against the bed, softly saying, "Father, what are you laughing about?"
"Father... laughs because my daughter has good taste," Shen Tianci's eyes began to lose their light, his face turned ashen, breathing rapidly, "Subing, your master is truly talented, a match for you... He is only fifty years old... comparable to your actual age..."
"Father, believe that he is the perfect husband for my precious daughter... This way... Father can go to the underworld in peace, to be reunited with your mother..."
As Shen Subing contemplated this, she recalled the moments she had experienced with her master, and suddenly, she thought of something. She soared into the air and flew out of the Temporal and Spatial Dao Field, heading straight for the Inner Sect Danmai...
Three hours later, in the back courtyard of Spirit Mountain Herb Garden.
"Miss, isn't today the day of your alchemical arts competition? Why are you here?" Shen Qingqiu looked at the distracted Shen Subing, bowing in confusion.
At this moment, Shen Qingfeng in the courtyard also looked at Shen Subing with confusion.
Shen Subing did not answer but instead asked, "Qingqiu, do you remember how my master learned six years ago that I was imprisoned in the Immortal Sect Danmai?"
Shen Qingqiu was puzzled as to why the miss brought up an event from six years ago, but still replied truthfully, "Miss, at that time, the old servant set up a flag at the summit of Azure Spirit Immortal Mountain to wait for your master to come and save you."
"I remember very clearly that Tan Yun just happened to be feigning death at that time, and your master went to visit Tan Yun's grave on the summit."
"After your master learned that you were imprisoned, he was very angry and anxious, and he left, saying he would definitely rescue you."
"Miss, why did you suddenly ask about this?" Shen Qingqiu inquired.
"It's nothing, I just remembered some things," Shen Subing said, her mind in turmoil. Then she looked at Shen Qingqiu and said, "Oh right, think carefully. Did Tan Yun do anything unusual while at the Inner Sect Danmai?"
Shen Qingqiu thought for a moment and replied, "Nothing particularly unusual. Miss, what's wrong with that kid Tan Yun?"
"He's fine. I just have some matters to verify with you. After all, Tan Yun was a disciple of your Spirit Mountain Herb Garden, and you should know his whereabouts best."
After Shen Subing spoke, a look of realization appeared in her eyes as she immediately asked, "Qingqiu, was Tan Yun in the Spirit Mountain Herb Garden on March 23 six years ago?"
After pondering for a moment, Shen Qingqiu affirmed, "Miss, the old servant remembers very clearly that on that day when I gathered the herb garden disciples, Tan Yun was not present."
Upon hearing this, Shen Subing thought, "On that day, my master was in Ice Clear Hall, giving me the ice clear divine canon as a technique, and Tan Yun just so happened to not be there..."
Suddenly, Shen Subing's thoughts were interrupted by Shen Qingfeng, "Miss, I saw Tan Yun in your Ice Clear Hall on that day!"