Revelation of the Way of Heaven

Chapter 231 Bad News

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These past few days, Qin Xiaochuan has spent most of his time learning Wudang martial arts from his seven senior brothers. Every night before falling asleep, he tries to comprehend the great Dao of Heaven and Earth based on the methods taught by Zhao Changyu.

That day, he was practicing Taiyi Five Elements Fist with his second senior brother at Xianglongtan in the back mountain when he suddenly saw Guo Shiyi walking into the back mountain looking depressed.

So he stopped practicing, walked up to her, and asked with a smile, "What's wrong, little beauty? Why do you look unhappy today?"

Guo Shiyi looked up at him and said, "I don't know why, but I always feel uneasy."

"What's wrong? What's there to be uneasy about here in Wudang Mountain? Your master and senior brothers are so powerful, who would dare to cause trouble here?"

"I'm not talking about myself." Guo Shiyi seemed a little agitated and said, "My aunt just received a phone call, and her expression changed after she finished the call. I asked her what was wrong, but she didn't answer me. Instead, she rushed off to find my master."

Qin Xiaochuan frowned upon hearing this and said, "There's no point in blindly guessing here. Why not just ask them directly? Maybe you're overthinking it, and it might not be anything important."

"I hope so too, but I'm afraid my master and the others won't tell me the truth."

Qin Xiaochuan gently patted her head and said, "We'll only know the answer after we ask. Don't think about it too much now. Let's go, let's go together."

Just as the two were about to go find Zhao Changyu, Jiang Han hurriedly came over and called Wei Feng, Luo Hao, Qin Xiaochuan, and Guo Shiyi, saying that their master wanted to see them.

Qin Xiaochuan and Guo Shiyi exchanged a glance, then quickly followed him to the council hall.

Besides Zhao Changyu, who was sitting upright, there was also Yin Changlin, the martial uncle of Jiang Zhujun and Guo Shiyi, in the council hall.

Both of them had serious expressions on their faces, especially Jiang Zhujun, who glanced at Guo Shiyi with concern the moment she entered the room.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Zhao Changyu finally spoke, "I called you all here because there's something I need to tell you."

He glanced at Guo Shiyi and said, "Shiyi, your mother...she's gone missing?"

"What?" Qin Xiaochuan couldn't believe his ears. He turned to look at Guo Shiyi and saw that she was clutching her clothes tightly with both hands, her mouth open as if she wanted to say something, but she couldn't speak. Tears streamed down her face like a burst dam.

Jiang Zhujun walked over, tenderly pulled her into her arms, and stroked her head, saying, "Don't worry, we will definitely find her."

"I need to go find my mother." She finally couldn't hold back her tears and cried, her voice filled with urgency. Jiang Zhujun could only patiently comfort her from the side.

Zhao Changyu sighed, turned to the others in the hall, and said, "I called you here because I want you to go down the mountain and help Shiyi find her mother."

"Master, don't worry. We have an unshirkable responsibility to help our junior sister. We must find Aunt Jiang no matter what," Wei Feng said confidently, stepping forward.

Zhao Changyu nodded and said, "Besides this matter, I have other things to tell you."

"Master, please speak." Wei Feng returned to his original position.

"Shiyi's mother disappeared during an archaeological excavation in the Kunlun Mountains. Not only her, but the entire archaeological team suddenly disappeared overnight. According to the information we have now, this archaeological site is an ancient site that was discovered just two months ago. According to preliminary research, this site is at least three thousand years old."

"Senior brother, is there something wrong with this site?" Yin Changlin asked, frowning.

Zhao Changyu stroked his beard and said, "According to reliable sources, this sudden discovery of the ruins is very likely related to the legendary Kunlun Ruins."

"Kunlun Ruins? Isn't that the legendary location of the Queen Mother of the West? Does it really exist?"

"Whether it exists or not, we should go and find out for ourselves. I think that in addition to us, other sects will also send people this time."

"I understand. May I ask which people you intend to send, Senior Brother?" Yin Changlin asked, understanding the implication.

"You'll lead the team this time. Wei Feng, Luo Hao, Jiang Han, and... Shi Yi will all go with you." He then looked at Qin Xiaochuan and asked, "I think you'll go too, right?"

"Yes." Qin Xiaochuan nodded heavily, then glanced at Guo Shiyi.

Zhao Changyu nodded and said, "Alright, you can all go and get ready. You can set off after lunch."

After Zhao Changyu finished speaking, Qin Xiaochuan and the others left. Guo Shiyi also followed her aunt back to her room, leaving only Zhao Changyu and Yin Changlin in the hall.

Yin Changlin asked worriedly, "Senior brother, is it really okay to let Shiyi go in her current state?"

Zhao Changyu sighed and said, "After all, it's her mother who's missing. If we can find her, that's good; if things don't end well..." He looked at his junior brother, "How do you think Shiyi would feel?"

Yin Changlin also sighed and said, "I'll regret it for the rest of my life."

"That's what I think too. This might be the most important thing in her life, and we don't have the right to make decisions for her." He stroked his beard and continued, "Besides, I also want her to take this opportunity to gain some experience. A lot has happened in the world these past few years, which makes me a little uneasy."

"What do you mean, senior brother?" Yin Changlin frowned.

"Whether it's the previous floating phenomenon or the recent events at Yuheng Group, they all indicate that something is about to happen. Before it actually happens, we must make some preparations. Have you forgotten what happened more than 30 years ago?" Zhao Changyu's eyes were bright, clearly deep in thought.

"You mean they'll come back?" The other person frowned in thought.

"It should be said that they never gave up; isn't that the meaning of our existence as spiritual practitioners?"

"Now that you mention it, I've remembered something. It seems that those heading to Kunlun Mountain this time aren't just people from various sects, are they?" Yin Changlin said, frowning.

"Yes, and that's not all." Zhao Changyu's voice turned low. "What happened at the ruins this time was very likely caused by them, otherwise how could so many people have suddenly disappeared?"

Yin Changlin said worriedly, "Then wouldn't Shiyi's mother be...?"

"Sigh." Zhao Changyu sighed again and said, "Do your best and leave the rest to fate. Thinking too much is useless. This time you are leading the team, so you must be careful, act according to the situation, and do your best to protect the safety of these children."

"Don't worry, senior brother. I know what I'm doing. Besides, these kids are very talented. We should trust them."

Zhao Changyu stroked his beard and nodded.