"Why are you asking this?"
Seeing Yuan Bo's strange expression, Qin Shi became serious. Judging from Yuan Bo's expression, Lin Yu's speculation was correct. There might really be news about the Devouring Crystal in the Door Less Auction House.
Qin Shi said, "Boss Yuan, you only need to tell me if you know about it or not."
Yuan Bo fell silent for a long time before he shook his head, "No, the Devouring Saint Crystal is the most precious treasure in this world. I've been in the auction business for a thousand years, but I've only heard of it. I've never seen it before."
"You don't know?"
A hint of disappointment flashed past Qin Shi's eyes. However, the outcome was within his expectations. Although the Gateless Auction House's influence in the Hundred Tides was powerful, it was only limited to the Hundred Tides. On the other hand, a treasure like the Devouring Divine Crystal was extremely precious even in the Three Realms Continent.
But just as Qin Shi was thinking of that, he suddenly noticed a cunning look in Yuan Bo's eyes, which made him frown.
Somehow, he had a feeling that Yuan Bo was hiding something from him. Even if he didn't know about the Devouring Crystal, it was definitely not as simple as he said. But he remained silent for a while and didn't ask further.
Because he knew that if Yuan Bo didn't want to tell him, he wouldn't be able to get an answer no matter how hard he tried. Therefore, he might as well pretend that he didn't see anything. After all, the Qin Sect still relied on the Door Less Auction House as their economic lifeline. It would be a great loss if their relationship was damaged.
"Boss Yuan, since you don't know about it, I won't bother you anymore." Qin Shi cupped his fists and then bid farewell to the Door Less Auction House.
Not long after he left, an evil wind suddenly blew in the room. The Old Kid retreated from the darkness with a surprised look on his face.
"Ho Ho, I didn't expect that the little guy would set his eyes on the Devouring Crystal."
"Um. But we definitely can't give him the Devouring Crystal. It's the key to the final plan. Tell him to bear with it." Yuan Bo let out a long sigh.
"Yeah, Fufeng has already set up a Territory Barrier around Desolate Town. It's just that that brat hasn't noticed it yet. With Fufeng's strength, even people from the Dark Group can't shake the barrier. So, Desolate Town will be fine for the time being."
"Then, we have to hurry up on the Snow Plain. Now the barriers of the Jewel Lava Volcano and the Time Vortex have been broken by that boy and Xue Xin. As long as the barriers of the Snow Plain are broken, the formation left by the Human Sovereign in Desolate Town will be unlocked."
Yuan Bo, on the other hand, had a bitter look on his face as he lamented, "When did I not want to?
Back then, the Human Sovereign set up these three Heaven Sealing Pillars, and the Winter Plain's is the most complicated. Now, I've used up more than a billion spirit stones, but I still can't break that barrier. "
"It's better to hurry. The activities of the Nightmare Group have been getting more and more frequent lately, and Zhe Tian's three spiritual and seven physical souls are slowly returning to him. It seems that he has found a way to revive himself. If we can't complete the plan before he revives, I'm afraid the Wasteland Continent will be destroyed."
"Forget it, I'll try my best. Even if I have to exhaust the Doorless Auction House's thousand years of resources, I must break the barrier of the Ice and Snow Plain."
Yuan Bo helplessly shook his head. Shortly after, his gaze sharpened like a blade that could tear through the night sky, "The direction of our fate is finally going to be revealed. I just hope that we can make it in time after tens of thousands of years of preparation."
"The direction of one's fate?
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As he spoke, the dryness in the Old Urchin's withered eyes was completely incinerated by the raging fire, revealing extremely domineering energy ripples.
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Qin Shi had no idea about what happened in the house after that. When he walked out of the Doorless Auction House, the east had just begun to rise.
He raised his head, and his eyes suddenly became misty.
"There's no news from the Doorless Auction House either. It seems that there won't be a Sacred Martial Devouring Crystal in the Hundred Tides." He sighed helplessly.
The Blood Shaman said, "Actually, you don't have to be like this. The Sacred Martial Devouring Crystal is so precious that even the Three Realms tremble. You won't be able to find it so easily."
Qin Shi nodded. In fact, he understood that, but he was unwilling to give up. Without the Sacred Martial Devouring Crystal, Desolate Town would be in danger, and that place was his foundation. He would not allow it to be in danger.
"Then, what's your next plan?
Are you going to give up? "
"Give up?"
Qin Shi was taken aback. He shook his head with a sinister smile, "How is that possible? You've been with me for so long. Don't you know me?"
"You're going to continue searching?" The Blood Shaman was astonished.
Qin Shi was not in a hurry to respond. Instead, he looked at the sky and fell silent for a long time. Light gradually gathered in his eyes, and they flickered with a clear luster. He clenched his fists and said, "After three months, I've completely recovered from my injuries from the battle with the Holy Wind Tribe. Now that Chi Yan has secured his position as the overlord of the Hundred Tides, I can't let myself be like this anymore. It's time to do something serious."
"You're leaving?"
"Mm. There's still half a year until the Deity Territory Ceremony. I want to use this time to search for the remaining three medicinal ingredients for the Ashen Spirit-Recovering Pill. I hope I can awaken Sister Yu as soon as possible. Then, I'll search for the Sacred Martial Devouring Crystal."
The Blood Shaman rolled his eyes, but he did not try to persuade Qin Shi. "Then have you thought it through? How are you going to tell your little wife?"
"Luosha?"
Qin Shi was slightly absent-minded. To be honest, he had wanted to leave a long time ago. With the Ashen Spirit-Recovering Pill in hand, he could not delay the matter of awakening Jade In The Book. The reason why he did not leave was because he could not bear to part with Yu Luosha.
However, he hesitated for a moment, before saying with a bitter smile, "Actually, I don't need to say anything. She'll understand me. It's just that this understanding makes me feel very heavy."
Shortly after, his body swayed. An hour later, he returned to the Qin family's residence. However, when he stepped into the bedroom, his body suddenly stiffened.
Yu Luosha hugged Jin Yan. Her beautiful eyes were filled with worry as she stared at the door. When she saw Qin Shi, she finally relaxed and said excitedly, "You're back?"
Qin Shi nodded. "Mm, I'm back."
After that, he hugged Yu Luosha and coaxed her to sleep. In the next few days, he stayed by Yu Luosha's side. One night, under the hazy moonlight, the two of them sat in the courtyard. Yu Luosha then took the initiative to speak. "Shi Tou, do you have something to say?"
Hearing this, Qin Shi frowned and did not speak.
"You're leaving, right?"
Yu Luosha smiled sweetly. There was a hint of sadness in her eyes, but it was fleeting. It turned into a forced smile. "I know. Go, come back early."
"I understand. I can't be too selfish. I've already taken you for four months, but I'm not the only one in your heart."
"Luosha …!"
Qin Shi opened his mouth to explain, but in the next second, a wisp of fragrance flowed into his mouth. Yu Luocha gently kissed his lips, and then shook her head at him, saying, "Shi Tou, to be honest, I'm not blaming you. You don't have to explain anything to me. I just understand you, understand you, that's all."
"Xue Xin and Sister Yu are both not here now. I'm already very happy that you've been with me for four months. But this is not what I want."
"To be honest, these days, I'm happy, but I'm always on edge. I'm afraid that one day you'll tell me you're going to leave. But I also know that that day will come sooner or later."
"This is not what I want. I want your everlasting companionship. I don't have to worry about you leaving. And it's not just me, it's us. We have Xue Xin, Sister Yu, Jin Yan, Father and Mother."
"I've always thought that I love you very much. But do you know that night when you turned into a demon and Xue Xin appeared? She was so gentle to you. She risked her life to find the Human Emperor's Demon-Conquering Orb for you. That made me realize how ridiculous I am. Compared to them, I'm too lacking. But I won't admit defeat. I'll love you more and more. At least, I won't lose to any of them."
"So, you have to bring them back as soon as possible. That way, we can compete."
"Do you remember what you promised me?
Bring them back and never leave me again. "
"Go. I believe that my man will be able to be our support. We can snuggle in your arms without worry. To be honest, I really don't like this feeling of worrying about personal gains and losses."
Yu Luocha's every word was as gentle as water, causing Qin Shi's heart to feel as though it had stopped.
He didn't say anything. He just hugged the woman in front of him, who looked strong but was more fragile than anyone else and needed to be protected. He nodded and said, "I remember. I remember everything I promised you. Trust me, I'll fulfill my promise. When that time comes, we'll never be separated again."
Yu Luocha nodded gently. She was so gentle. Then, the two of them hugged each other silently. The night passed quickly.
When the sky lit up again, he sorted out his feelings and looked toward the palace.
Next, it was time for him to fulfill his promise with Lin Yu and the others. He had really owed them a drink for too long. He thought that this should be his last night in Crimson Flame.
Crimson Flame Palace had always been a place filled with dignity. Under the glittering golden tiles, it looked a little deserted. Qin Shi's arrival added some liveliness to the place.
When Lin Yu saw Qin Shi, he quickly arranged for the best chefs in the imperial kitchen to come over. At night, he called Su Ming, Yin Mo, Qin Shang, and all the friends Qin Shi had been on good terms with over the years. Everyone gathered in the hall and drank to their hearts' content.
It was not until the next day when the moon gradually faded that Qin Shi left the table. He stood alone on the huge palace and looked at the endless mountains and rivers in the distance.
"How is it?
Are you leaving? "
The voice rang in the air. Qin Shi didn't need to turn his head to know who it was. He smiled and said, "Yes. It's been so long. I can't delay any longer."
"Then do you have a goal after this?" Lin Yu asked.