How could this be... Wen Zhixing’s heart flashed with astonishment. His own Thousand-faced Illusion Body should be undetectable by any cultivator whose cultivation is below the Sixth Realm, the Divine Communication Realm. Could it be that Liu Qingxuan’s cultivation had surpassed the Divine Communication Realm? That wasn’t right; they had met before at the Wonderous Palace. Wen Zhixing had used this Divine Ability then, and Liu Qingxuan hadn’t seen through his illusion. Why could he see through it now?
"Wen Zhixing, what are you daydreaming about? Hurry up and change!" With his hands clasped behind his back, Liu Qingxuan leaned forward slightly, fixing his eyes on Wen Zhixing, a childlike curiosity gleaming in his gaze.
"Sect Master, how did you discover it?" Hearing Liu Qingxuan call out his name, Wen Zhixing knew he had been completely exposed. However, he couldn’t understand how. How had his identity been exposed? Could it be that Liu Qingdai had ultimately betrayed him?
"I guessed it." Liu Qingxuan stood up straight, tilted his head back, and spoke proudly.
Wen Zhixing was speechless. "..." His eyes widened in shock. Guessed? Damn... So, I was tricked just now? He could guess this?
Wen Zhixing let out a breath, his expression turning somewhat unsightly. This crafty old thief!
"Don’t hide anymore," Liu Qingxuan chuckled.
Wen Zhixing’s expression was naturally unsightly, but after a moment’s thought, he still dispelled his Thousand-faced Illusion Body, revealing his true appearance.
A cloud of smoke appeared, enveloping Wen Zhixing completely. Liu Qingxuan watched intently, the corners of his mouth curving into a smile. He was also very curious about this kind of transformation method.
In the next moment, the smoke slowly cleared, and the man before him had completely transformed. His usual frail disguise was lifted, revealing a sharply defined, rugged face. His thick, black hair flowed with the wind, revealing a smooth, full forehead, and his deep eyes shone with a sharp glint.
"Junior Wen Zhixing greets Master Liu." Wen Zhixing clasped his hands and bowed again. His shoulders were broad and straight, his demeanor clean and sharp. Gone was any trace of his previous frail appearance.
"Not bad." The moment Liu Qingxuan saw Wen Zhixing, his eyes lit up. Good heavens, truly worthy of the Pure Yang Body! That aura, full of Yang Qi, is simply different.
The person looks at you without any malice; joy is clearly evident in their expression. Seeing this panel prompt pop up, Wen Zhixing’s heart stirred. It seems Liu Qingxuan most likely bears no malice toward me. This reassures me quite a bit.
"Don’t move just yet." Then, Liu Qingxuan approached Wen Zhixing’s side. His hands rapidly touched various parts of Wen Zhixing’s body; Wen Zhixing did not resist. He knew Liu Qingxuan was checking his aptitude. However, in secret, he turned off his Purgatory Furnace. At the same time, he activated the Concealing Spirit Skill, making his physique seem less heaven-defying.
Such talent... Liu Qingxuan became increasingly astonished as he examined Wen Zhixing. The foundational structure of Wen Zhixing’s body is unexpectedly remarkable. So good that I can’t find a single fault. There’s no need for a deep probe; a mere superficial look is enough to be shocking. He had intended to explore thoroughly with his spiritual sense but then withdrew his hand. A light touch is sufficient.
"You’re quite something, young man!" Liu Qingxuan patted Wen Zhixing’s shoulder heavily, his joy unconcealed. This was utterly different from his usual composed and dignified demeanor.
Damn it! Wen Zhixing’s body trembled; that pat had nearly rattled his bones apart. Liu Qingxuan’s strength is immense. I wonder if he did that intentionally.
"It’s just that your physique is a bit weak." Seeing this, Liu Qingxuan nodded, then frowned as he began to ponder something.
"Master Liu, if I may ask, how did you guess my identity?" Wen Zhixing spoke up just then. He wanted to know exactly how Liu Qingxuan had figured it out. His identity shouldn’t have been exposed.
"I just guessed randomly. If you hadn’t admitted it, I wouldn’t have been able to do anything about it," Liu Qingxuan said with a chuckle, raising his eyebrows.
Wen Zhixing’s expression stiffened. "..." A random guess? He didn’t believe it; how could it be such a coincidence? It seemed Liu Qingdai had indeed told Liu Qingxuan his identity.
Liu Qingxuan, as if guessing Wen Zhixing’s thoughts, stepped back. His smile faded as he said, "No one betrayed you. It’s just that, I suppose the only person who could make my daughter this concerned would be you, right?"
"Ah?" Wen Zhixing was taken aback. What did that mean? Liu Qingdai was concerned about *him*?
「It turned out that, over the past few days...」
After Liu Qingdai was confined within the enchantment, she had been clamoring every day for Liu Qingxuan to let her out.
"Dad, I need to find someone!" Liu Qingdai furiously pounded on the enchantment.
"You’re not allowed to go." Liu Qingdai, having brought a set of a table and chairs, had positioned herself just outside the enchantment to keep her vigil, remarkably resolute.
"Dad, let me out, and I’ll give you a surprise!"
"I don’t need one. Just don’t give me a fright, and I’ll be content."
"Dad, really! Your daughter has made a great contribution this time!" Liu Qingdai insisted, unwilling to give up.
"Heh." Liu Qingxuan scoffed. Your father doesn’t believe you.
"Dad, trust me this once! Just once!"
The two of them remained at an impasse.
Over these past few days, Liu Qingdai had also been constantly testing Liu Qingxuan. To get out, she’d racked her brains. If only she could bring Wen Zhixing to him, what more would she need to worry about? But she hadn’t divulged Wen Zhixing’s identity, since he didn’t wish to be exposed. If she told, Wen Zhixing might just run off again.
Initially, Liu Qingxuan hadn’t paid it much mind. After all, this ungrateful little wretch of a daughter would say anything to get out. But he couldn’t ignore someone constantly chattering in his ear. Eventually, Liu Qingxuan actually started to take some of it in. Finding someone, making a great contribution...