Gao Wu Da Qin: You don't want your secret to be known, do you?

Chapter 174 A cold wind blows in the Valley of Desolation, cicadas sing in spring and autumn as the young man returns.

"Big brother!"

"Big brother! We have news!"

Hu Hai jogged all the way to the young master's villa. ♬💢 💘♧

Fusu was happily feeding fish with Meng Po on the wooden bridge of the Naihe Bridge when Huhai interrupted him, making him extremely displeased.

Hu Hai was very shrewd; he immediately realized that he had become a third wheel and that his elder brother wanted to beat him up.

Hu Hai hurriedly said, "It's a message from my teacher! He said he's going into seclusion for three days, so don't go looking for him."

Fusu was taken aback. "Seclusion? I was just about to go and see him make a fool of himself, and he's actually gone into seclusion."

Hu Hai said, "Before the master went into seclusion, he summoned ten champions, including Bai Fenghuang. I don't know what they discussed. When they came out, all ten of them were very excited and eager to fight, as if they were going to war."

Fusu was taken aback. "Why weren't I invited to such an important meeting!"

Hu Hai said, "My teacher said that telling you is the same as telling the King. You're just a messenger. Anyway, the King will find out about this sooner or later, so I'll keep it a secret from you for now. My teacher also said that you shouldn't ask around. You'd better pretend you don't know anything about this, because if you do, it will be even more painful for you if Father investigates!"

Upon hearing this, Fusu waved his hand and said, "Get out, get out, get out! From now on, you are not allowed to come to the back garden without my permission!"

Hu Hai sweetly said to Meng Po, "Sister-in-law, Hu Hai takes his leave."

The mountain lord's sister, Meng Po, blushed and was too embarrassed to speak.

Fusu kicked him, yelling, "Get lost!"

Hu Hai muttered, "I came all this way to deliver this message, and I didn't even get a thank you. Now that he has a sister-in-law, he's neglected his brother. He really is heartless when it comes to women..."

Looking at the blushing Meng Po, Fu Su stiffly explained, "This boy is Qin Feng's personal disciple. He has already learned bad habits from Qin Feng. I will definitely teach him a lesson when I have the chance."

Meng Po quickly recovered from her blush and read aloud, "Qin Feng tried his best to mediate between the two sides to resolve this matter peacefully, but both sides rejected Qin Feng's suggestion. It's understandable that the City of the Dead is arrogant and doesn't take Qin Feng seriously. But I don't understand Zhang Zhi'en's side. He has no reason to reject Qin Feng's goodwill! After all, if they really fight, Zhang Zhi'en can only pretend to be strong for twenty or thirty years at most. When his resentment dissipates, he will lose."

Fu Su laughed and said, "It's very simple! The City of the Dead's refusal is an insult to Qin Feng, while Zhang Zhi'en's refusal is to protect Qin Feng."

Meng Po said, "Protect Qin Feng? I don't see that coming from you."

Fu Su said, "Zhang Zhi'en knows that he will definitely lose, and the Celestials will not really sit down and talk with him. Therefore, if Zhang Zhi'en agrees to this negotiation, Qin Feng will have to do his best to persuade the Celestials, and the Celestials will make things difficult for Qin Feng! So, Zhang Zhi'en doesn't want to trouble Qin Feng anymore. This is to protect Qin Feng."

Meng Po nodded. "As you said, Zhang Zhi'en just wanted to use her own way to create a dazzling spectacle, to teach the celestial beings a lesson. But the celestial beings' rule over the underworld is irreversible, right?"

"That's right!" Fusu laughed. "But what Qin Feng wants to change is the trend of the Celestials ruling the Underworld. Qin Feng hopes that forces other than the Celestials will control the Underworld, and he would be happy to see even Zhang Zhi'en, who is a vengeful spirit, take control."

"There is a fundamental conflict between Qin Feng and Tianren; there is no possibility of reconciliation!"

"Even if Zhang agrees to negotiations, the final result will only be a delay, and it will not really solve the problem."

"Judging from the outcome, I would prefer the battle to start sooner. The longer it is delayed, the more advantageous it will be for the Celestials. Once the Celestials repair the secret passage in Qiaoshan and the Celestials descend to earth, Zhang Zhi'en will be in real danger."

Upon hearing this, Meng Po looked at Fusu with sparkling eyes, "May I ask, young master, what is the Empire's view on this incident? Why didn't the Empire choose to control the Underworld?"

Fusu leaned on the railing, gazing at the water. "The situation in the human realm is already very tense. None of the seven kingdoms want to fight to the death; they all want to shift the conflict elsewhere, waging wars in other regions to determine who prevails!"

"In this dangerous situation, if any of the seven nations were to venture into foreign lands, it would weaken their own strength and invite fierce and powerful armies!"

"It's not that the Empire isn't interested in the Underworld, but the Empire doesn't have the power to support the Underworld in launching a war of unification."

"At times like these, remaining inactive and observing the conflict from the sidelines is the best option."

Meng Po asked, "Isn't Qin Feng considered part of the imperial forces?"

"It used to be," Fusu said. "But it hasn't been since the foundation was established. And now, with the development of the foundation, not only is Qin Feng no longer a member of the empire, but even the four great lords of the Warring States period, including Crown Prince Dan, have intentionally washed away the imprint of the seven kingdoms from their bodies, thus truly becoming official members of a secluded organization that is not affiliated with the seven kingdoms! All of Qin Feng's actions now are for his own benefit, and his benefit is great, as is his ambition."

"His grand ambitions meant controlling many people, which led him to be controlled and embark on a path of conquest that he had no intention of taking."

Meng Po laughed, "To control others only to be controlled by them, young master, that's quite a novel way of putting it."

"Everything you try to control," Fusu said, "actually controls you."

"When you want nothing, the whole world is yours."

"The greatest truths are the simplest; to be without desires is to be invincible."

"In learning, one gains daily; in pursuing the Way, one loses daily."

"To diminish until there is no more diminishment, and thus to act without action."

"Do nothing, yet nothing is left undone."

With his hands behind his back, Fusu's robe fluttered in the breeze, displaying an elegant and refined demeanor amidst the turbid world.

Meng Po leaned on the railing, gazing at the handsome young man before her, her beautiful eyes filled with envy and love. Such an extraordinary man, he far surpassed Qin Feng! My sister's judgment is ultimately inferior to mine.

The classical romantic love story of Fusu and Meng Po, a tale of talented scholars and beautiful women, is destined to be a masterpiece, whether written as a story or made into a film.

Looking at Qin and his fiancée, it's a love story of ordinary people, full of the everyday realities of life, like firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea.

"Our first date, and we've come to such a remote place."

"Is she trying to cut my kidneys?"

"Probably not. Her family is so rich, they wouldn't give up their bright and happy future for a kidney."

"But this place is really remote!"

Qin Feng stood on the crest of a wave, gazing at the vast Wuding River, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Beneath Qin Feng's feet, a mythical beast was swimming vigorously, cutting through the waves.

As Prince Xie Zhi carried Qin Feng forward while swimming, he kept asking, "Young Master Qin, what should we do about my father's matter?"

Qin Feng sighed, "Your Highness, your father is unjust in upholding the law, but he's also useless! He's about to retire, and he's taking sides. No wonder the plaintiff went berserk and had your father arrested!"

Prince Xie Zhi said, "I know, but no matter what, he's my father! We're brothers, so my father is your father too. You can't just watch your father get beaten to death!"

Qin Feng said, "What are you talking about! Kidnapping me? You monstrous beast! Let me tell you clearly, your father's case is punishable by death, but he won't escape punishment. He saw everything, including Zhang Zhi'en's bias! In Zhang Zhi'en's eyes, your father is no different from the corrupt judge in the mortal world who sentenced him to death. This time, he's dumping two waves of hatred on your father. If your father doesn't get beaten up, who will?"

The Xie Zhi said, "Young Master Qin, do you mean my father will suffer physical pain, but his life won't be in danger?"

Qin Feng said, "Isn't that obvious? Do you really think Zhang Zhi'en is a lunatic? He's shrewd! By killing your father, he transforms you from a wounded victim who justified in starting a war into a perpetrator. That way, he can't use his past to gain sympathy or launch a just war! Killing a judge is a big deal. Once it's done, your opponents will use it against you. Don't worry, he won't kill your father!"

Prince Xiezhi said, "Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Young Master Qin. I am relieved! By the way, Young Master Qin, the Valley of Fallen Souls is just ahead! Even in our Underworld, the Valley of Fallen Souls is a top-tier dangerous place. If you go in, your soul will leave you as you walk around! Then the lost and bewildered spirits will live there year after year, fighting and killing, making that place a mess and extremely desolate."

Qin Feng said, "I see. Then you can stop here. I'll go up myself."

In the Wuding River, the true form of the Xie Zhi emerged from the water, its enormous body, a full ten zhang long, floating on the surface.

Qin Feng leaped up, stepping on the single horn of the Xie Zhi, and waded through the waves to reach the shore.

The Wuding River, stretching for a hundred miles, flows behind us, but the mythical beast Xie Zhi in the water has long since disappeared.

Qin Feng looked before him. Before the Valley of Desolation, yellow sand swirled, a desolate landscape of gray hills and white stone mountains, giving it the same feel as the most desolate wasteland on the Loess Plateau.

A chilling wind howled past, and even a resilient soul like Qin Feng couldn't help but feel a strong pulling and tearing sensation under the powerful, eerie wind. No wonder this place is called the Valley of Fallen Souls.

Qin Feng took out the marriage certificate; the back of the bright red letter had a map on it.

Following the map, Qin Feng walked forward. A cold wind blew against him, and the strong, yin wind almost condensed into a fierce force, making it difficult for him to walk.

The true realm of a person who is merely a soul or spirit is the third realm.

What makes me strong is my physical body; without my physical body, I am nothing.

Let alone fighting across realms, he would have a hard time even defeating some powerful opponents in the third realm.

On the contrary, if it were not himself walking here, but Zhang Bairen...

That would be a different situation.

Zhang Bairen has undergone countless cycles of reincarnation, and his soul has become so powerful that he can traverse the six realms of reincarnation without fear.

The world of souls is practically Zhang Bairen's home turf!

Zhang Bairen's arrival here is simply a matter of destiny; he can easily shatter this world!

Therefore, Qin Feng had always been worried that Zhang Bairen would appear in the final battle.

Zhang Bairen never tolerated anything.

Given his temperament, and knowing that I had taken advantage of him in the Immortal Realm last time by swallowing the East Sea, he definitely wouldn't let me off this time and would surely teach me a lesson here.

Qin Feng crossed a hill, and there was Luopo Valley in front of him.

Fallen Valley is the only place in this area where one can hide from the eerie winds.

Just as we arrived at the entrance to Fallen Valley, we heard unusual human voices coming from under the rocks.

"stop!"

"Robbery!"

The familiar voice, so pleasant to the ear.

Qin Feng was stunned for a moment, then turned around and looked back, only to see dozens of bandits dressed in tattered clothes walking out from behind the rocks.

They surrounded Qin Feng in a chaotic manner. The bandit leader, holding a knife, pointed it at Qin Feng and said, "This road is mine, this tree is mine. If you want to pass, leave your toll."

Anyone who knows Qin Feng and sees this scene and this situation would exclaim, "Wow, that's incredible, brother! He even dares to rob the foundation's chairman! Give your grave a thumbs up!"

However, Qin Feng unusually refrained from killing these lowly, unskilled bandits. Instead, he raised his hand and said to the bandit leader, "Brother, you look familiar!"

The bandit leader had a sinister appearance, with triangular eyes and bushy eyebrows, giving him a menacing and ruthless demeanor.

He glanced at Qin Feng. "So what if he looks familiar? There are plenty of people who look familiar to me! The proper procedures still need to be followed! Understand?"

Qin Feng said, "Of course, although you are somewhat impolite, from a professional standpoint, banditry is a very traditional craft. I once met someone very similar to you!"

"That was when I was still in my hometown. It was the first time I went to an underground boxing ring. The guy at the entrance tried to extort money from me, but I managed to steal one of his switching devices."

"The Yin-Yang school often says that cause and effect are retributive, and karma is a cycle of reincarnation. I didn't believe it at first, but today, seeing you, I feel I should believe it."

"Back in the mortal realm, you tried to extort me but failed; instead, I robbed you."

"Now, the underworld has come again, and I'm in your hands once more. This time, I choose to accept your blackmail!"

The bandit leader was extremely displeased. "Why all the nonsense! Let me tell you, no amount of rambling will change the fact that I robbed you today! Do you understand?"

Qin Feng looked at the bandit leader and said sincerely, "You really don't remember who I am, brother?"

The bandit leader said, "How come I remember! I lost a part of my soul on my way to Fallen Valley! I've forgotten a lot of things! I only remember that I've been dead for a little over a year! Stand in line and prepare to be robbed!"

Qin Feng lay on the rock with his back to the bandits, letting them search him, but he was filled with emotion.

This bandit leader was none other than the gangster who had extorted him from the underground boxing ring in Longcheng.

Unexpectedly, my older brother passed away in the blink of an eye. He died so suddenly, he was no good at managing things.

The most outrageous thing is that after he died, he went back to his old ways and started robbing people on the street. And to make matters worse, he even robbed me!

If you're so persistent, it would be ungrateful of me to resist.

However, the more the bandits searched, the more panicked they became.

A super storage bag containing dozens of other storage bags.

Dozens of storage bags were opened, revealing mountains of soul stone currency, a mountain of golden ingots over ten feet tall, and more than a dozen boxes of gleaming silver ingots...

The bandit leader stared at the goods before him, clicking his tongue in amazement. "Wow, wow, how can this man be so rich!"

The second-in-command whispered in his ear, "Brother, in my opinion, this kind of person is either rich or noble. Let's just take a little and call it a day. There's no need to offend him to death. We mountain bandits believe in taking things slowly and steadily, not in trying to eat our fill at once."

The bandit leader said, "Keep scrolling down!"

Then the bandit leader saw a small mountain, more than ten meters high, made up of various kinds of mysterious weapons and armor.

A gigantic ship-slaying sword, a full thirty feet long!

A majestic mech, ten feet tall and painted in black.

There are also various kinetic cannons, reflective engines, and the Ghost Cannon, a modified version of a kinetic cannon that exudes a soul aura and seems to be a weapon with soul vitality!

The bandit leader was completely panicked!

If it's simply a matter of having money, then it's understandable that the older brother is a wealthy man.

But the eldest brother is carrying a lot of weapons; he's practically a walking, human armory!

Look at the pro's Ghost Cannon and mech, then look at my own firewood stick, it's not even in the same league!

The bandits knelt on the ground, begging for mercy, "Boss, we're sorry, it was a misunderstanding!"

"Boss, we didn't mean to! We really didn't intend to rob you!"

"Boss, please accept these things. We meant no offense."

Qin Feng looked at the bandits with disappointment and a hint of helplessness. "So, we're not going to rob them?"

The bandit leader hurriedly said, "Boss, it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"

Qin Feng helped the bandit leader up, brushed the dust off his clothes, and said, "Brother, you should have taken mine! I was destined to have you as my nemesis! I'm already lying down, and you say you won't take it anymore? You've disappointed me!"

The bandit leader trembled all over. "Boss, we know we were wrong. I don't even know you. How could this be my fate? Please just let me go..."

Qin Feng looked at the bandit leader, "In the past, I was fortunate enough to receive your kindness and had a joyous occasion. Today, I want to repay that kindness. Which of these things do you fancy? Just name your name!"

The bandit leader, thinking Qin Feng was toying with him, was so frightened that he kept kowtowing, "Boss, I dare not take either of them, please stop your supernatural powers!"

Qin Feng looked at the bandit leader without saying a word, then looked at the second-in-command.

The second-in-command was a bald man with a receding hairline, a sleazy mustache, and a thin appearance; he looked like a cunning strategist.

Qin Feng said, "Your older brother can't express his wish. What is your wish? Tell me! I'll definitely help you realize your dreams if I can!"

The second-in-command's eyes darted around. "Boss, our stronghold is missing a well. Could you use this big thing to dig one for us on the mountain?"

Qin Feng laughed, "Sure! Of course, no problem! Let's go, up the mountain!"

The second-in-command said, "Boss, are you going up the mountain now? Won't that interfere with your business?"

"How could that be!" Qin Feng laughed. "I made an appointment to meet an old friend here. I arrived first, and she will naturally come to find me when she gets here. Anyway, there's nowhere to stay in this Fallen Valley, so I'll just stay on your mountain for a while."

The second-in-command said, "That's wonderful! Boss, the big boss said he'll help us dig a well! That's fantastic!"

The leader trembled, looking at Qin Feng helplessly. "My second-in-command lost a part of his soul in his early years. He doesn't care about money or wealth anymore. He only cares about life. Please don't take it personally."

Qin Feng said, "Isn't this great! Focus on life, simplicity is true happiness! Come on, brother, let's go up the mountain!"

Qin Feng waved his hand to collect everything, then put his arm around the leader and walked towards the Valley of Desolation.

The further you go in, the more you hear the faint, noisy chirping of cicadas, a constant buzzing sound.

The head of the gang hurriedly explained, "This sound is called the Spring and Autumn Cicada. It is a native soul beast of Fallen Valley. They are also the main economic commodity raised in Fallen Valley. Many farmers in Fallen Valley rely on raising Spring and Autumn Cicadas to exchange for living resources with people outside the valley."

Qin Feng asked curiously, "What do the cicadas taste like in spring and autumn?"

The leader said awkwardly, "This isn't for eating; it's for medicine. The Spring and Autumn Cicada can be made into a medicinal soup to restore memories. Every year, the Bridge of Helplessness, the Offering Pavilion, and the City of the Wrongfully Dead collect Spring and Autumn Cicadas!"

"However, the success rate of this memory-restoring medicine is very low; it's very difficult to succeed."

"The best medicine for restoring memories in the underworld is the Three Lives Stone, but unfortunately the source of the Three Lives Stone has been mined away."

Qin Feng gave an awkward smile and remained silent.

After all, it was his own wife who mined the source ore; this kind of situation is truly awkward.

This gave Qin Feng a thought: his wife wanted to meet him here to go to Xuanyuan Tomb, saying that the Three Lives Stone was the key to passing through the gate.

And here, cicadas appeared outside the door again.

According to the theorem of the interdependence of fortune and misfortune.

The Xuanyuan Tomb, where memories need to be restored, is located in this desolate valley, beside the Spring and Autumn Cicada.

Starting today, I will no longer watch dramas or chat in groups. I will dedicate myself to writing, even at the cost of my life. I am the keyboard in the darkness, the guardian of the Great Wall of online literature, the flame that wards off the cold, the light at dawn. I dedicate my life and glory to my writing assistant, tonight and every night!

(End of this chapter)

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