After several years, Qinchuan finally met Yaorao again. But strangely, there wasn't any excitement in his heart. His expression was too calm and too dull.
Regarding this, Yaorao didn't feel anything, but Yao Feng was aware of the astonishing changes in Qinchuan's body.
Compared to the first time they met, the current Qinchuan was much more mature and also much more steady.
Just think about it, if it was anyone else, they would have matured after experiencing so many things.
On the contrary, Yaorao still looked like a little girl who lived in a comfortable environment. When she stood together with Qinchuan, they didn't have the feeling of a perfect match like before. Instead, they made people feel somewhat out of place.
Thinking of this, Yao Feng's gaze towards Qinchuan couldn't help but become somewhat complicated. There were some things that he should be mentally prepared for.
"Qinchuan, I miss you so much!"
The longing in Yaorao's heart made her completely unable to maintain her calm in front of Qinchuan. Even if Yao Feng was standing beside her, she still couldn't help but throw herself into Qinchuan's bosom and cried. After so many years, she really missed Qinchuan!
Qinchuan gently hugged Yaorao's soft body and breathed in the familiar fragrance of Yaorao's hair. The corner of his mouth slightly rose as he said to Yaorao, "I also miss you very much."
"This time, we must not be separated again!"
Yaorao choked with sobs and said to Qinchuan, "In this world, no one will be your opponent. We will definitely live happily."
Hearing Yaorao's words, Qinchuan was slightly startled in his heart, and his gaze towards Yaorao became somewhat subtle. After not seeing each other for several years, Yaorao seemed to have undergone a lot of changes.
"Well, Rao 'er, we can talk about old times later. Let's talk about proper business first."
Yao Feng looked at Qinchuan and said to Qinchuan, "Congratulations, you've cleaned up the Star Dragon Federation. After the Heir Center is taken back, the Star Dragon Federation will be able to develop steadily. With you around, the human race will definitely rise again."
Qinchuan smiled at Yao Feng and said, "I hope so. Senior Yao Feng, let's talk as we walk."
Qinchuan and the other two strolled along the riverside. Qinchuan looked at the greenery in front of him and said to Yao Feng, "I have already found the exact locations where the Yao Clan seniors were sealed. There are a total of thirty-six locations. Excluding Cang Hao, who has already passed away, there are thirty-five other locations."
When Yao Feng heard this, he took a deep look at Qin Chuan and asked, "Have you investigated these 35 places before?"
Qinchuan pursed his lips and said to Yao Feng, "I have, but I didn't detect any signs of life."
Hearing Qinchuan's words, Yao Feng's heart couldn't help but become heavy. Even with Qinchuan's current strength, he couldn't detect any signs of life in these thirty-five locations. This meant that the Yao Clan seniors sealed in these thirty-five locations had most likely already left this world!
Qinchuan looked at Yao Feng guiltily and said, "Perhaps the only thing I could do was to return the remains of these Yao Clan seniors to you. I'm truly sorry."
"You don't have to blame yourself. It's already very good that you were able to bring the remains of these Yao Clan seniors back to the Yao Realm."
Yao Feng took a deep look at Qinchuan and said, "You've already done enough. I should be the one thanking you."
After saying this, Yao Feng let out a long sigh and said to Qinchuan, "Let's get ready to set off."
"Before we set off, I have a question that I hope Senior can answer for me."
Qinchuan looked at Yao Feng and said, "I heard from Senior Cang Hao that he had a wife. In order to help him escape, she went to the Yao Realm to ask for help. May I ask if Senior has ever seen Senior Cang Hao's wife?"
Hearing Qinchuan's words, Yao Feng was stunned. He shook his head and said, "I've never seen Senior Cang Hao's wife. Perhaps you're talking about something that happened many years ago. Perhaps I wasn't a Yao Emperor back then."
Although Yao Feng had been a Yao Emperor for a thousand years, Cang Hao had been sealed for eight thousand years. No one knew when Cang Hao's wife went to the Yao Realm to ask for help. Perhaps it was three or four thousand years ago, or perhaps two thousand years ago. At that time, Yao Feng was just a small Yao. There were many things that he didn't know.
When Qinchuan heard this, a trace of regret appeared on his face. He said to Yao Feng, "Senior Cang Hao is the main reason I'm able to achieve what I have today. I'm very grateful for Senior Cang Hao's guidance and contribution over the years. If it's possible, I hope Senior can look into this matter and give me an answer as soon as possible."
Yao Feng nodded and said, "Alright, I'll look into this matter and give you an answer."
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Qin Chuan and the other two rode on the Hope and traversed the mountains and rivers of the Star Dragon Federation. In a month's time, they managed to unlock thirty-five Immortal Prison Charm Arrays. Unfortunately, they only managed to retrieve thirty-five corpses. None of the sealed Yao seniors were able to survive until their return.
Even though Qinchuan's trio had already prepared themselves for this, they still couldn't help but feel sad when they were faced with this cruel reality.
Qinchuan looked at the 35 corpses that were neatly arranged on the Hope's deck and sighed deeply. He turned to Yao Feng and said, "Senior, let the Hope send you back."
Yao Feng nodded and said to Qinchuan, "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's my duty."
Qinchuan turned to look at Yao Feng and asked, "Senior, have you ever wanted to explore the outside world?"
Yao Feng glanced at Qin Chuan and whispered, "When I first saw the Hope, I knew you would want to explore the outside world. Looks like you already have the intention to do so. Then again, you're still young, so you shouldn't be trapped in this small place. You should explore the outside world and see what it's like to see the outside world.
However, I'm old now, and I don't have the ambition that I once had. Now, I just want to stay in the Yao Realm, accompany my wife, watch my daughter grow up, and start a family of my own. "
Hearing Yao Feng's words, Qin Chuan's eyes slightly flashed, then he asked Yao Feng: "Senior, are you not willing to let Yaorao leave with me?"
"You're wrong. It's not that I don't want to, it's that Shang Er doesn't want to."
Yao Feng sighed. "Ever since the incident at the World's Heir's Center, Shang Er's personality has changed. She no longer wants to explore the outside world. Instead, she wants to live a peaceful life. Can you understand her?"
Qinchuan nodded and didn't say anything else. Some things were already clear enough, so there was no point in continuing.
Actually, some things were destined the moment they reunited. Some good things would eventually turn into regrets.