Star Odyssey

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Chapter 1450: Qing Chen Mountain

As for Lu Yin, he desperately wished to make off with all of the star essence on the Junior Progenitor Planet, but he knew that that was impossible, at least for the moment. He could not afford to incite any trouble over star essence. Also, it did not really matter. As long as Long Tian and the other Junior Progenitors remained trapped in the Dominion Realm, their Junior Progenitor Planets would not disappear. There would eventually be an opportunity for him to take it all, so Lu Yin had to walk away for the time being.

They passed over Hope Restaurant and the Island of Hope, arriving above the Middle Ocean in a blink of an eye.

"How did you get separated from the princess?" Long Kui asked. Lu Yin had already heard this same question repeatedly.

When he spoke of Long Xi, Lu Yin acted sad, though he also made sure to insert a hint of anxiety. "It was because there were just too many of those withered creatures. Not only did they not die when attacked, but they also became even more powerful with each of our attacks. All of us were struck and scattered."

Long Kui frowned. This was the same story that the White Dragon Clan had already heard. During the two months that it had taken the Junior Progenitor Planets to return, in addition to rescuing Long Tian, the clan had also spent their efforts on tracking down Long Xi. However, the Dominion Realm was no ordinary place. A Semi-Progenitor had searched around while being more cautious than anyone else, but still, nothing had been found.

Lu Yin saw what Long Kui wanted to ask, so he quickly spoke up. "Elder, what will the clan do to me?"

He showed a very nervous expression that was full of hesitation and confusion towards his future.

Upon seeing the youth's expression, Long Kui lost all interest in pursuing his questioning. Out of everyone, Long Qi was the last one who wanted something to befall Long Xi. If anything happened to Long Xi, then Long Qi would have absolutely no leeway at all within the White Dragon Clan. Beyond that, it would also be much easier for anyone with a grudge to move against Lu Yin.

The White Dragon Clan had never doubted Long Qi. No matter how anyone viewed the situation, Lu Yin was the last person who wanted something bad to happen to Long Xi. Lu Yin was even less of a subject than Long Tian.

"Don't worry. Nothing has been confirmed regarding the princess, which is good news. It's possible that the princess will return soon," Long Kui said. He had a much better attitude towards Long Qi than before, though that might have only been out of pity. After all, Long Kui was well aware that the general White Dragon Clan did not have a positive attitude towards Long Qi. The life that awaited him at Dragon Mountain was not a good one.

Lu Yin sighed and stared off into the distance. "She can't have suffered any accidents!"

Before long, the void tore open in front of the duo, looking like a fissure in the sky.

Gui quickly stopped and warily observed the crack.

Long Kui maintained a dignified expression, as there was an Envoy blocking their path.

Two people, a man and a woman, emerged and calmly stared at Long Kui.

When Long Kui saw who was approaching them, his expression grew ugly. "So it's Mr. Liu Ye and Sister Fei Hua. Might the two of you tell me why you are stopping us?"

Lu Yin observed the man and a woman in front of him with curiosity. The man was Mr. Liu Ye, whom Lu Yin had met in Hope Restaurant earlier. The woman had an average face, but an amazing figure. Her face left people feeling rather uncomfortable, as her cheekbones were rather high, and she also had thin lips, which gave her a mean appearance.

These two worked as the Liu Ye Fei Hua Duo, and they were quite famous in the Perennial World. Even Long Kui felt rather intimidated, as he did not even need to guess to know why these two had appeared: Semi-Progenitor Kui Luo.

Mr. Liu Ye stepped forward with a gentle smile on his face as he spoke. "Senior, these juniors were waiting for you here, and I sincerely hope that senior understands. There is a certain question that I would like to ask little brother Long Qi."

Long Kui frowned. "Mr. Liu Ye, I respect you and your contributions to Humility's Gate, as you once greatly helped with the arrest of a Redback, greatly contributing to humanity. I'm not offended that you've stopped me, but I'm afraid that I've already told you that Long Qi only received some resources from Semi-Progenitor Kui, not an actual inheritance. You believed this when speaking with us in Hope Restaurant, but you and Sister Fei Hua are now blocking our path. Isn't this simply slapping yourself in the face? Could it be that your previous words in Hope Restaurant no longer matter?"

Mr. Liu Ye did not respond, and instead, Sister Fei Hua stepped out from behind him and moved forward. "Senior Long Kui, I'm the one who's pressing for the matter at this time, as I don't believe this kid's bullshit."

Long Kui frowned. The woman was very rude.

Mr. Liu Ye spoke slowly. "Fei Hua, watch your words."

Sister Fei Hua snorted and turned to stare at Lu Yin. "Boy, don't be afraid of acting like a man. Although Semi-Progenitor Kui Luo was someone who was hated by almost everyone, he never hid his matters and was bold to act. Since you've received his inheritance, you shouldn't embarrass him."

Lu Yin was left speechless. How had Semi-Progenitor Kui Luo been merely bold to act? That had been his entire intention! If he had not acted in such a manner, then how would he have been able to carry out his insane hobby? "Senior, this junior really did only find some resources. For example, if you lost your wallet while out walking and I picked it up, would I then inherit all your martial techniques? All I picked up from his scattered inheritance was just a pittance."

Sister Fei Hua stared at Lu Yin. "I don't believe you."

Lu Yin opened his mouth, but he had nothing to say.

Long Kui roared, "Sister Fei Hua, if Long Qi says that he has no information, then he doesn't know! If anyone asks him, even the Supervisor of the Nine Gates or the master of the four ruling powers, he still would not somehow gain knowledge that he does not have! Now get out of our way, or else my White Dragon Clan will take this as you moving against us."

Sister Fei Hua gritted her teeth and glared at Lu Yin. "That matter ate at my master's heart! Even if my master is gone, I will get an answer for him! Boy, where did you get your inheritance?"

Lu Yin's heart skipped a beat. He was worried that people would poke into his story, and the more he was investigated, the more holes that would appear. "Senior, this junior really doesn't know anything. Your questions are useless, and an interrogation would give you even less."

As soon as Lu Yin spoke, Long Kui became enraged. These people still wanted to question Long Qi?

Gui let out a tremendous roar, and Long Kui's spear appeared in his hand, pointing straight at the two people blocking his path. "Are you trying to antagonize my White Dragon Clan?"

Mr. Liu Ye quickly stepped forward to stand in front of Sister Fei Hua. He apologized to Long Kui. "Senior, we juniors have been rude, but this matter ate at our master, and he eventually died because of this matter, making us lose our composure. Please forgive us, Senior."

After speaking, Liu Ye looked over at Lu Yin with a heavy gaze. "Little brother, it seems that you really are ignorant of this matter. We have offended you."

After speaking Liu Ye stretched out a hand and threw a fully bloomed flower towards Lu Yin.

Long Kui was caught off guard, and so he did not move to stop the flower.

Lu Yin grabbed the flower, curious as to what it was.

"This is a power vessel that belongs to the two of us, and it's something we have used together for a long time. It is a gift for Little Brother for the insult that you have suffered today."

Sister Fei Hua was still unwilling to retreat, but she no longer blocked the path forward.

Long Kui replied in a low voice, "Thank you."

With that, he pushed hard, and they quickly left.

Sister Fei Hua gritted her teeth, and after seeing Long Kui's massive mount disappear, she finally spoke up. "Why did we let them go? That kid probably won't be allowed out after he arrives at Dragon Mountain, and we won't be able to question him no matter what."

Mr. Liu Ye replied, "That's why I gave him our power vessel. If he never comes out, then he's not the one who knows. However, if he does appear, then I'll instantly know his location. You saw how things are right now. Even if he does know, he will never say anything. Such knowledge would cause countless people in this universe to make trouble for him. That's why Long Kui will never allow the child to admit to anything, even if it means completely falling out with us."

"Then we should just fight! Are we still afraid to go up against Long Kui? It wouldn't be a big deal for us to become full members of Humility's Gate," Sister Fei Hua countered.

Mr. Liu Ye shook his head. "There's no need to destroy our relationship with the White Dragon Clan. We just need to wait for a bit. As long as that kid leaves Dragon Mountain, we'll have our chance."

Some distance away, Lu Yin was curiously studying the power vessel. It was powerful, and it definitely could not compare to a common power vessel. Lu Yin could feel a hidden power inside it.

"That's the Flying Blossom Willow Leaf Duo's power vessel.1 That married couple made it together, and even throughout the entire Perennial World, it would still be considered a powerful defensive item. They rarely give those away, so you've actually profited pretty well from this," Long Kui commented.

Lu Yin felt curious. "What exactly are they trying to ask me about?"

Long Kui's eyes flickered, and he turned to look at Lu Yin. "Do you really want to know?"

Lu Yin blinked. "Nope."

"Then don't even ask. Just don't ask about anyone's questions that they want to ask you," Long Kui's tone turned sour.

Lu Yin asked, "Are we heading to the Higher Realm now?"

Long Kui did not respond.

The elder's attitude had changed yet again. Old man, I'll settle things with you sooner or later.

Lu Yin stared out at the Middle Ocean. Why had no fish nibbled at the bait that he had put out? If he really did go to Dragon Mountain, it would be very difficult for him to ever leave. Had his bait not been good enough?

Lu Yin grew more and more anxious when he saw that they were about to leave the Middle Ocean.

On one particular day, Long Kui's communication crystal trembled. Lu Yin looked over, but he did not know who the elder was speaking to. However, Lu Yin did hear a vague mention of Qing Chen Mountain, which thrilled him, as it meant that his plan had worked.

Long Kui lowered his communication crystal and spent a moment in silent contemplation. After that, he patted Gui's back, and the beast turned around and headed towards another part of the Middle Realm.

Lu Yin grew curious. "Why'd you change direction?"

This time, Long Kui replied, "We're heading to Qing Chen Mountain."

Lu Yin felt a bit lost.

Long Kui explained, "Qing Chen Mountain is where Senior Qing Chen, the Supervisor of the Middle Realm's nine Humility's Gate, lives. Senior Qing Chen has asked you to assist with an investigation related to some matters from the Guan brothers' arrest."

Lu Yin felt perplexed. "Weren't Guan Tong and Guan Hai taken away by Senior Qing Chen? What else could they want me to do?"

Long Kui shook his head. "This is Humility's Gate's affair, so I don't know. Think about what you know, and help Senior Qing Chen deal with this matter as quickly as possible. I will wait for you outside of Qing Chen Mountain."

"Oh," Lu Yin replied as a smile appeared on his face. Wait for me? Don't wait. You'll have to wait for the rest of your life!

There was absolutely no way that Lu Yin would ever go to Dragon Mountain.

Even though Lu Yin did want to visit the Higher Realm and investigate what had happened to the Lu family in the past, he did not have the ability to do so. If he traveled to the Higher Realm, he would just be imprisoned within the White Dragon Clan.

After twelve days passed, Lu Yin saw Qing Chen Mountain appear off in the distance.

Qing Chen lived on Qing Chen Mountain. The mountain not only housed numerous powerhouses from Humility's Gate, but it was also home to Qing Chen's disciples.

One such disciple led Lu Yin up the mountain. As for Long Kui, he really was left outside Qing Chen Mountain, unable to proceed any further.

Long Kui would avoid getting involved with certain matters when it came to Humility's Gate. He understood his position.

At the top of Qing Chen Mountain, Lu Yin saw Qing Chen, the nine gates' supervisor. Lu Yin quickly stepped forward and offered a bow. "The Fourteenth Gate's Long Qi greets the Supervisor."

Qing Chen nodded with satisfaction. He was the one who had sent Lu Yin to the Fourteenth Gate. Qing Chen did not care about the four ruling powers' internal conflicts, and neither did he care about the hidden intelligence provider behind Long Qi. Instead, Qing Chen only cared about one thing: Long Qi was able to find traitors and Redbacks for Humility's Gate, and that was enough.

"Long Qi, it's good that you were able to return safely. I heard that the Dominion Realm is very dangerous, and that there were trespassers involved this time," Qing Chen softly greeted Lu Yin.

Lu Yin respectfully replied, "Yes, those trespassers from the Forsaken Land were too cunning, and not even the Junior Progenitors managed to discover them."

Qing Chen sighed. "There have also been trespassers in the past. Forget it, I don't want to talk about this anymore. Do you know why you were brought here?"

Lu Yin shook his head.

[1] Liu Ye = Willow Leaf. Fei Hua = Flying Blossom. This entire arc has a lot of names that sound like they're from a wuxia novel, and that includes both people and the techniques used. ☜