Swing the sword at the future female devil

Chapter 427 The Cliff of Questioning the Heart in the Mortal World

"The mysteries of Kunlun Ruins are unparalleled in the world. To date, we have discovered thirty-six Kunlun Roads, and the discovery of each Kunlun Road is of great significance to the revival of spiritual energy."

"If a new Kunlun Road is successfully discovered, the discoverer will receive a reward, the right to name the Kunlun Road, and 5% of the revenue generated from the research on this road."

Upon hearing Old Master Yan's introduction, Duan Huaige stroked his chin and pondered for a moment. If that were really the case, then going to Kunlun Ruins would not only not be harmful, but would be like a huge windfall falling on his head.

A 5% return may sound like a drop in the ocean, but once the scale becomes large, it can amount to a huge fortune enough to support a large family.

Duan Huaige wasn't interested in money, after all, there was still a whole vein of spirit stones waiting for him to mine in his landscape map. As for the naming rights, he could come up with some fancy tricks.

Seemingly sensing that Duan Huaige's attitude was off, Old Master Yan asked, "What's wrong? Is there something on your mind? Or have you heard some news?"

"It's nothing." Duan Huaige naturally couldn't tell Old Master Yan that he had received a warning from Qiuqiu's official account to be careful of the military's plans. Saying that would only cause him trouble and expose Yan Qiuxi and his many secrets.

Even if Old Master Yan helps him, the people in the imperial court may not necessarily side with him.

"I just feel that Kunlun Ruins is of great importance, and I want to wait before going in. Ideally, I'd like to find another fragment of the 'Map of Mountains and Rivers' so I can contribute more to the country." Duan Huaige said righteously, "How about I go to the Zen sect for some training first?"

Old Master Yan: "."

Training? You're already a Golden Core Ancestor, why would you need to train? Right now, the strongest fighters are those Nascent Soul stage old monsters who stay hidden and never leave the mountain. Why would a Golden Core Ancestor go to someone else's mountain gate for training? Just see if their protective formation is activated or not, that's all.

"Let's skip the training. You can go to the Zen sect to exchange ideas in the name of the imperial court." Old Master Yan asked doubtfully, "Only those with the right affinity can understand the mysteries of the Zen map. Are you so confident that you can get it?"

Duan Huaige smiled slightly, thinking to herself, "I lack confidence, but Qiuqiu does." The laws of cause and effect were her forte; a mere Zen sect was nothing to her.

When Qiuqiu goes off to dominate the battlefield, I can just stroll around and wander about, maybe even visit that famous Zen Buddhist site—the Red Dust Questioning Cliff—wouldn't that be wonderful?
Thinking of this, Duan Huaige suddenly froze on the spot, recalling the words the old Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain had once told him:

"The Cliff of Inquiry into the Heart of the Mortal World allows you to see the future you and your soulmate will have. After seeing both the good and the bad, you'll know who to choose."

The bullet that had struck him so hard now hit him right between the eyebrows. Duan Huaige's breathing suddenly quickened, and he slapped his thigh hard.

Yeah, how could I forget that? Dude, you're locked up here right now, and no amount of deep thinking can compare to the efficiency of Zen meditation.
Once I cross the Cliff of Inquiry, I'll know who I should choose!
Duan Huaige suddenly felt enlightened and quickly said, "Elder Yan, I am very confident, but I need an assistant. Could you help me coordinate something?"

"Who do you want to help with?" Old Master Yan asked with interest. "As long as it's not too outrageous, I'm willing to give it a try."

"That's not outrageous! All I need is Qiuqiu to lend me a hand!"

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Grandpa Yan said speechlessly, "You need Qiuqiu's help? Do I need to coordinate? Isn't it enough to just tell her she can go out and play? She'll jump for joy and go with you."

"Ahem. That's true, but you are her elder after all, and I think we should still show respect."

Grandpa Yan understood immediately: "Did you have a fight?"

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"It was just a small misunderstanding." "I see," Old Master Yan said with a subtle look, "This matter is a bit difficult to handle."

"Grandpa Yan, please take this opportunity to help. I'll bring you some spirit stones and local specialties to replenish the Yan family's coffers later."

"Boy, you underestimate the Yan family far too much. Spirit stones and such..."

"Ten tons of Xuan-grade, oh no, B-grade spirit stones, how about that?"

Grandpa Yan: ? ? ?

What unit did you just use? Tons?
Who's a kind soul who sends spirit stones according to this unit?

Duan Huaige: Sorry, having a mine means you can do whatever you want.

"Good lad, Grandpa was right about you. Don't worry, Qiuqiu is going now, and no one can stop her. I said it!" Old Master Yan waved his hand with great pride.

Then, Grandpa Yan hung up the phone, and not long after, there was a knocking sound at the window.

Duan Huaige looked over and saw Miss Qiu Xi climbing over the window, her pretty and bright face seemingly filled with resentment.

"Qiuqiu, what brings you here?" Duan Huaige asked, feigning surprise. "Why didn't you use the door?"

Of course it's because your door was locked from the inside by your aunt and uncle. If I knocked on the door now, wouldn't it seem like I'd already forgiven you? Where would I put my face then?
Miss Yan pretended to be angry on the surface, but she was secretly overjoyed. Although she didn't know how Duan Huaige had persuaded Old Master Yan to insist that she accompany him to the Zen temple, wasn't this exactly what she wanted?

Perhaps this is what they mean by "when fortune smiles, heaven and earth lend their strength; when fortune turns, even heroes are powerless"! As soon as I stepped out of seclusion, I received top-notch assistance one after another. Isn't this the treatment of an empress?
Of course, even if she was feeling smug, she still had to put on an act at this moment. She crossed her arms and tried her best to imitate Qin Shuangjiang's cold tone, saying, "You know what you've done."

"Duan Huaige, let me tell you, I came to see you not because I've forgiven you! But for the sake of the bigger picture!" Yan Qiuxi snorted coldly and continued, "Don't think that just because you've done something so heinous, I'll still treat you kindly!"

"Okay, okay, I understand. We're on a mission now, so the overall situation is the priority." Duan Huaige was both amused and exasperated by Qiuqiu's aloof demeanor. He had always seen Yan Qiuxi in her overpowered form, and this new form was quite unusual for him.

Of course, this is only because Miss Qiuxi said these things to him. If it were Xiao Jiang or King Qin who were angry, they probably wouldn't even see each other.

Thinking of this, Duan Huaige couldn't help but sigh and said, "I know I did something that hurt you a lot, and I didn't expect Qiuqiu to forgive me so quickly. But I promise you, once I understand my feelings, I will apologize to you properly."

"Is an apology all it takes?" Yan Qiuxi continued "coldly," "Do you even know what you've done? Do you want me to help you remember?"

As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and she said in a pitiful voice, "Do you know how much psychological impact it has on me when you're being intimate with another woman right in front of me?"

"It's all because of your greed and hesitation that Shuangjiang and I are heartbroken. Duan Huaige, don't you have even the slightest bit of remorse?"

The girl's questions struck Duan Huaige like a heavy blow. He stood there in silence for a moment, watching her shoulders tremble and she sob softly. His heart softened, and he couldn't help but step forward and hug the girl.

"I'm sorry, Qiuqiu. I will give you an explanation when I return from the Zen sect. I promise."

(End of this chapter)