Martial Master

“Have you seen the Demoness of the Illusion Demon Sect, Young Master?” Yi Xin asked in surprise, her eyes sparkling as she raised her head.

“Why, do you know the Demoness of the Illusion Demon Sect, Miss?” Qin Chen asked casually with a smile.

“How would Yi Xin know the esteemed Demoness of the Illusion Demon Sect? That must be something beyond Yi Xin’s reach. Young Master, you say this to please me; I am actually quite aware,” the young girl said softly, lowering her head as if filled with joy. “No, this Young Master always speaks the truth,” Qin Chen replied with a smile, sighing, “However, it has been a long time since I last heard news about the Demoness of the Illusion Demon Sect. With the situation in the Ancient Yu Realm being so tumultuous, I wonder how she is doing now?”

Qin Chen spoke inadvertently, his gaze revealing sorrow, much like a lovesick man reminiscing about his beloved. “There’s no need to be too sad, Young Master. This time in the Ancient Yu Realm, although the Piao Miao Palace has acted against the heavens and harmed various forces, leading to the near extinction of many, the esteemed Demoness of the Illusion Demon Sect is safe and sound and has made great progress in her cultivation. She will surely receive significant recognition upon returning to the Illusion Demon Sect!” Yi Xin said softly.

Qin Chen secretly breathed a sigh of relief; was she really safe?

“Being so close to the Ancient Yu Realm, you must have the most current news about this trial, right? I wonder if the Miss knows any secrets. This Young Master is quite curious,” Qin Chen said, raising his cup with a slight smile.

Yi Xin gently covered her red lips and smiled, “Are you referring to the secrets of the Demoness?” “If there are any, this Young Master would naturally be interested. For example, how the Piao Miao Palace harmed various forces; I’m quite curious about that as well. Moreover, I’ve heard that there are many beauties under the jurisdiction of the Piao Miao Palace. You could share some insights with me,” Qin Chen laughed.

“You certainly are someone who loves beauty,” Yi Xin chuckled lightly. “Otherwise, what can I do if I only drink and chat with you, Miss? Since I lack the charm to captivate you, why not let you explain the current state of affairs in the world? This way, I can enjoy the service of a beautiful lady,” Qin Chen said with a smile.

Yi Xin’s lips curled into a faint smile: “You are not that kind of person.” She smiled, pouring wine for Qin Chen while sharing some interesting tidbits she had heard about the Ancient Yu Realm. Meanwhile, Qin Chen subtly guided the conversation towards recent events involving the various forces, naturally obtaining information about the happenings in the Martial Domain.

After understanding the ins and outs of the situation, Qin Chen was taken aback.

He never expected that in less than half a year since he left, so many significant events had occurred in the Martial Domain. The various forces united were no match for the Piao Miao Palace, and even the Ancient Fang Sect had been destroyed by the Piao Miao Palace, which had become overwhelmingly powerful.

“The Xuanyuan Empire, the Artifact Palace, and the Ancient Fang Sect joined forces to attack the Piao Miao Palace headquarters, but in the end, it was Xuanyuan Emperor who suffered serious injuries and fled, while the other two forces were completely annihilated. Shangguan Xi’er and Feng Shaoyu really put on a good show.” If previously, Qin Chen had some doubts about the fallout between Shangguan Xi’er and Feng Shaoyu, now he was completely convinced that their public feud was merely a facade, and they were secretly colluding.

There was no doubt that the downfall of the Artifact Palace and the Ancient Fang Sect was due to Feng Shaoyu’s schemes, ultimately leading to their demise. As for Mu Xun, the deputy lord of the Artifact Palace, he must have later been possessed by the Demon Tribe and turned into a puppet of the Piao Miao Palace.