"Yes, the Netherworld Palace is an extremely powerful faction in the Refinement Domain. It is also extremely prosperous. Especially in recent years, the Netherworld Palace has an extremely famous and terrifying City Lord, City Lord Miao." Zi Lingsha said.
"City Lord Mo?" Qin Shi looked at her curiously.
Zi Lingsha nodded. "Yes, this City Lord Mo only became the City Lord in the past eight years. His cultivation base is even more impressive, reaching the Great Completion Domain Realm, comparable to a Half Step World Realm."
"Another Half Step World Realm?" Qin Shi's eyes twitched. "Why haven't I heard of such a Half Step World Realm before?"
"Kid, this is normal. When you were in the Red Flame Desolate Town, you haven't heard of the Heaven Realm. You have to get used to it. The stronger you are, the greater the responsibility on your shoulders. Naturally, the enemies you have to face will also be stronger."
Qin Shi curled his lips. He naturally understood this logic, but he felt a little disappointed.
He turned and said to Zi Lingsha, "Lingsha, do you think it's this City Lord Mo?"
"Hmm?
You suspect that he's from the Bi Team? "
Qin Shi nodded. Zi Lingsha hesitated and said, "It shouldn't be. A few years ago, when he first became the City Lord, he came to the Refinement Region. I was fortunate enough to see him once. He was very amiable and close to the people. He doesn't look like someone from the Bi Team. Plus, if he really is a ferocious demon, it's impossible that the Region Lord didn't notice."
Qin Shi shook his head. "Not everyone in the Ming Group is a ferocious demon. Did you forget about Zhang Hun?"
After hearing Qin Shi's words, Zi Lingsha's heart wavered. But she still insisted, "I still don't think so. He doesn't have that kind of ferocious aura."
Hearing this, Qin Shi nodded his head, "In any case, if I was the Puppet Group, I might not have placed my own people in the position of the city lord. This would be too much of a problem. Let's walk around and see. We will definitely be able to find some clues."
The two ended their conversation. Qin Shi bent over and jumped down from the cliff. His black robe whistled in the wind as he and Zi Lingsha rushed towards the towering city wall.
Entering the You Court Palace, Qin Shi couldn't help but be moved. The prosperity of this city was not fake. He felt that the Illusion City was already very rich, but compared to this You Court Palace, it paled into insignificance. The difference between the two was like heaven and earth. This You Court Palace had bejeweled buildings and jade palaces, gold diamonds, jade tiles, dragons and painted rafters. Moreover, it was very popular. The marble roads were filled with people and carriages, giving people a sense of prosperity.
To be honest, if it wasn't for the news, Qin Shi would have a hard time imagining that such a peaceful city would be related to the Thrall Group.
"Let's go, someone has already prepared a guest room for us." Zi Lingsha snorted.
"Hmm?" Qin Shi frowned slightly. "Who is it?"
"Aiya, you'll know once you come with me." Zi Lingsha kept him in suspense.
However, Qin Shi was displeased. He didn't even inform the elders of the Sword Sect about this trip. His goal was to sneak in quietly, and Zi Lingsha's actions had undoubtedly exposed their whereabouts.
"Hey, why are you looking at me like that?
You can't be thinking that I exposed our whereabouts, right? "Zi Lingsha puffed up her cheeks and said.
"Isn't that the case?" Qin Shi asked in return.
"Of course not. Hmph, it's great that you don't want to go. I don't want her to come either." Zi Lingsha shouted, throwing a tantrum.
This caused Qin Shi to be stunned. He knew that he had misunderstood Zi Lingsha. However, if Zi Lingsha didn't expose themselves, then who knew that he was coming to the You Court Palace?
He didn't tell anyone about the You Court Palace.
He couldn't figure it out, but since things had come to this, he might as well go and take a look.
"Are you going or not?" Zi Lingsha asked again.
"Yes." Qin Shi smiled helplessly and bitterly.
"Hmph!"
With a snort, Zi Lingsha flipped her hair and angrily led the way in front of them.
The two of them walked along the center of the You Court Palace. Qin Shi observed carefully along the way, trying to find any clues from this peaceful and fake appearance. However, he failed and found nothing at all. The residents of the You Court Palace were very peaceful and friendly. The clans were prosperous and the cultivators protected the people.
Among them, there was one detail that moved Qin Shi greatly. A three-year-old child had fallen in an alley, and a Heaven Fate Realm cultivator had hurriedly helped him up and used his energy to heal him. This kind of situation was extremely rare in large cities and clans, or even in the entire cultivation world.
He couldn't help but shake his head in disappointment. "Looks like I was thinking too much."
"We're here!" Zi Lingsha suddenly said.
Qin Shi stopped and looked up. In front of him was an extremely prosperous restaurant. It should be the property of one of the large clans in the You Court Palace.
"The Forgotten God Restaurant?"
Qin Shi couldn't help but be surprised when he saw the name of the restaurant.
"This restaurant's name is quite unique."
"Let's go in. Don't get too excited later." Zi Lingsha glared at Qin Shi, then pushed the door open and entered.
Qin Shi was left alone. The corner of his eyes twitched as he thought, Why am I excited? He followed Zi Lingsha into the restaurant.
Shortly after, Zi Lingsha said a few words at the front desk, then waved at Qin Shi and walked up to the second floor.
In the guest room area on the second floor, Zi Lingsha stopped in front of the third room from the left, then turned around and signaled to Qin Shi.
Qin Shi was a little confused and pushed the door open.
However, in the next second, his eyes glazed over.
In that room, a slender figure was sitting leisurely. That head of blue hair was like a clear waterfall, falling gracefully from her shoulders to her waist.
At that moment, Qin Shi's heart seemed to stop beating. He clenched his fists tightly and took a deep breath. He couldn't believe it.
"Xue … Xue Xin?"
He couldn't be wrong. Even if it was just her back, he definitely wouldn't be wrong.
That head of snow-white hair had appeared in countless of Qin Shi's nightmares.
To reunite with that familiar figure, Qin Shi couldn't even remember how many sleepless nights he had.
The beautiful silhouette trembled slightly and turned around with a burning look in her eyes. Her beautiful eyes stopped on Qin Shi, causing her face, which had always been as cold as ice, to suddenly flash with excitement.
"Shi Tou."
Qin Shi couldn't help but rush forward and hug Qin Xue Xin.
That's right. That figure, wasn't it Qin Xue Xin?
The two of them hugged each other deeply. Qin Shi even hoped that time could stop at this moment.
Outside the guest room, Zi Lingsha's jade eyes were filled with disdain when she saw the two of them. "I already told you to control yourself."
However, in her heart, she really hoped that the woman he was hugging would be able to …
Only then did Qin Shi let go of her awkwardly. He placed his hands on Qin Xue Xin's shoulders and said, "Why are you here?"
Qin Xue Xin's almond-shaped eyes were mischievous. She smiled mischievously and said, "Actually, I've been following you ever since you left the Sword Sect."
"What?" Qin Shi was stunned and couldn't believe it. "How is that possible?"
"I heard that the Sword Sect was being persecuted by the Puppet Group. I was worried about you and asked Master for help. I originally wanted to go to the Sword Sect to help you, but I didn't think that you'd already dealt with it. Afterwards, I found out that you were coming to the Serene Court Palace. I also found out that there was something strange about this place, so I followed you here."
Qin Xue Xin said softly. Perhaps only in front of Qin Shi would this icy Saintess of the Blue Snow Sect reveal this soft side.
"You also found out that there's something strange about the Serene Court Palace?" Qin Shi asked in shock.
Qin Xue Xin nodded. "Yes. In the past few months, the Puppet Group has been very active. I've tried to investigate them many times, but they were all cut off when I reached the Serene Court Palace. Therefore, I believe that there must be someone inside the Serene Court Palace who is coordinating with the Puppet Group."
"As expected!" Hearing this, Qin Shi was even more convinced of the information he had received.
"The Serene Court Palace definitely isn't as simple as it looks on the surface. There must be a huge connection between the Puppet Group and this place." Qin Shi asserted.
Of course, these were just the fluctuations in his heart. He didn't mention a word about Qin Xue Xin. He gently rubbed Qin Xue Xin's cheeks with both hands and said, "Ah, don't think too much. Leave the matters here to me."
He didn't want Qin Xue Xin to get involved too deeply. Or rather, he didn't want Qin Xue Xin to be in danger.
All these years, the Puppet Group had never stopped pursuing Qin Xue Xin. She was a very dangerous person in the Puppet Group. Qin Shi couldn't let anything happen to her.
Qin Xue Xin also understood Qin Shi's good intentions. However, she smiled slyly and said, "Yes, don't worry. I'll stay by your side. I won't do anything stupid."
Qin Shi's eyes twitched. This little girl has learned bad things.
"Alright, you two can continue being intimate. I'm going back to my room." Zi Lingsha couldn't stand it anymore. She snorted and turned towards the room next door.
This made Qin Shi and Qin Xue Xin feel a little awkward. Qin Shi sat down and hugged Qin Xue Xin.
To be honest, it had already been eight years since the two of them had known each other. Other than when they were in the Passionless Valley, they had never experienced such peace. The two of them seemed to enjoy this peace very much. The two of them did not say anything and just lay quietly on the bed. Qin Shi's chest was a pillow, and her jade-like hands continuously drew circles.
"I don't know how much longer it will take." Qin Xue Xin couldn't help but snort.
Qin Shi was startled. His face immediately darkened. He knew that Qin Xue Xin was talking about how long it would take for them to bid farewell to the chaos and disputes. Only then would they be able to live peacefully like now.
He really wanted to give a positive answer, but he couldn't.
"Enjoy the peace." Qin Shi tightened his grip on Qin Xue Xin's hand.
"Shi Tou, do you have any ideas?" Qin Xue Xin suddenly asked.
Qin Shi knew that Qin Xue Xin was talking about the You Court. He thought for a while and said, "Not yet. Let's go out tomorrow and see if we can find a breakthrough."
"Hmm, that's good too. I heard that the You Court has a few extremely beautiful places. Can you accompany me to have a look?" Qin Xue Xin said.
"Hmm." Qin Shi agreed. Then, he rubbed Qin Xue Xin's nose.
Qin Xue Xin smiled sweetly. Then, her jade-like eyes dimmed a little. Qin Shi's heart ached when he saw this. "What's wrong?
Did I hurt you? "
"Why would I? I'm not a doll." Qin Xue Xin smiled. Then, she pouted and said, "I just feel that it's a pity that there's no sea here."
Qin Shi's mind shook.
That's right. The two of them had promised to see the sea together in the future.