"I didn’t say anything!" At that moment, Cao Zhengyang’s voice came from the doorway along with a series of footsteps as he pushed the door open and entered.
Zhou Qing was about to stand up to greet him, but Cao Zhengyang waved his hand, fixed his gaze on Zhou Qing, and asked, "How did you know?"
Zhou Qing suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.
The reason he thought so was actually due to the clue obtained when he used the [Daily Reflection] to appraise the rattle.
Facing the stares of both men, Zhou Qing felt a little panicked for a moment.
Left with no choice, he said with some difficulty, "I guessed, because I’ve seen that rattle more than once, the last time was in Yellow Maple Valley."
Both men were stunned.
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In the next moment, the original annotation [Taiqing Sect’s Pride] on Gao Xuan’s head instantly changed to [Courageous and Meticulous Little Sect Leader].
Zhou Qing was full of surprise.
It seemed that Gao Xuan Shibo had also internally acknowledged his identity as the next Sect Leader, but he didn’t want to be it at all.
However, this also confirmed his previous guess to be true; Sikong Yan indeed kidnapped Gao Xuan Shibo’s daughter for leverage.
But thinking it over, so many years have passed that logically Nannan should have already grown up, yet Gao Xuan Shibo had been consistently holding onto that rattle in remembrance, which was indeed unreasonable.
According to reason, if Sikong Yan wanted to control Gao Xuan Shibo , he should have sent some of Nannan’s personal items periodically.
Could it be that, just as he had previously speculated—his daughter was actually no longer alive?
And the one who caused her death was Cangyan Daoist Palace?
Therefore, after slowly uncovering the truth behind the scenes, Gao Xuan Shibo chose to feign cordiality towards Cangyan Daoist Palace with an aim of revenge all along?
In an instant, countless thoughts rapidly flashed through his mind.
At this moment, Cao Zhengyang looked at Zhou Qing’s contemplative expression, his face full of comfort.
This kid could extrapolate so much critical information from a simple rattle; his mind indeed wasn’t ordinary.
Afterward, Cao Zhengyang earnestly said, "Zhou Qing, these are matters among us adults. Your primary task right now is to learn about array matters well from Master Lin Daochen. It would naturally be great if you could gain some benefits from Second Uncle in the meantime."
Gao Xuan did not say anything further, just lightly nodded in agreement.
Seeing that both obviously did not want him to get involved in this matter, although Zhou Qing felt unwilling, he understood the elders’ intentions and had to rise to take his leave.
Watching Zhou Qing’s gradually retreating figure, Cao Zhengyang lightly stroked his beard, turned to Gao Xuan, and a slight, indistinct expectation flashed in his eyes, meaningfully asked, "How is it?" Google seaʀᴄh novel·fire·net
Gao Xuan’s lips curled slightly, full of appreciation, only uttering four words: "Hidden dragon in the abyss!"
Cao Zhengyang was stunned, then burst into hearty laughter. But within moments, his laughter abruptly stopped, his expression suddenly turning solemn.
"The news just came in, the epicenter location has been found, it’s at Spirit Skull Mountain, right next to the now-abandoned Blood Rock Mine of Cangyan Daoist Palace."
Seeing the strange expression on Cao Zhengyang’s face, Gao Xuan frowned and asked, "Is there a problem?"
Cao Zhengyang’s expression grew heavier, and he slowly said, "Spirit Skull Mountain has disappeared, replaced by a chasm larger than even the one of Old Peng King at Canglan Mountain. Within a thousand-mile radius around it, everyone who entered either cries or laughs, with many losing their minds."
Upon hearing this, Gao Xuan’s pupils contracted sharply, a flash of shock crossing his eyes, seemingly realizing something instantly, he blurted out, "Do you mean to say a Spirit Severing Realm cultivator has fallen?"