Under Lin Changsheng’s threat, Luo Shurong finally compromised.

A total of twenty top-grade spirit veins, over a hundred high-quality medicinal herbs, more than a hundred spiritual and sacred artifacts, and various other resources.

Seeing such a wealth of resources, Lin Changsheng collected them all.

He knew not to push Shangling Observatory too hard, otherwise, it would backfire. After all, he was just here to pave the way; the one who would truly settle this matter was Chen Qingyuan.

When Chen Qingyuan learned the full story of Qingzong, it wouldn’t be something that could be resolved with just a few resources. With Chen Qingyuan’s clear sense of right and wrong, he would never rest until he had destroyed the foundations of certain forces.

“Consider this interest.”

Lin Changsheng said.

“What do you mean by that?”

From this sentence, Luo Shurong caught a hint of something unusual.

“You don’t think that just this little bit can settle the karma between Shangling Observatory and Qingzong, do you? That’s wishful thinking.”

Lin Changsheng mocked.

Hearing this, Luo Shurong’s face turned dark, and he really wanted to kill Lin Changsheng. But he didn’t have the ability.

Whoosh!

In the next moment, Lin Changsheng disappeared into the horizon.

No matter how hard Shangling Observatory tried to cover up this matter, it was difficult to suppress. Many top forces in the Imperial Province had already heard about it and were wary of Lin Changsheng.

Before long, Lin Changsheng appeared at the entrance of a grand hall named the Sacred Ground of Taiyin.

The Sacred Ground of Taiyin was also a top force in the Shanglin Star Domain of the Imperial Province and had once participated in the humiliation of Qingzong.

“I believe the Sacred Ground of Taiyin knows my purpose here.”

Lin Changsheng said straightforwardly.

“We know.” A huge transparent phantom appeared in the sky above the Sacred Ground of Taiyin, the will of a powerful figure, its voice hollow.

“Will you give or not?”

Lin Changsheng asked with his hands behind his back.

The Sacred Ground of Taiyin was well aware of the price Shangling Observatory had paid. If possible, they certainly didn’t want to lose face, but thinking of how troublesome Lin Changsheng was, the high-level members made a decision after some discussion.

“We’ll give.”

The Sacred Ground of Taiyin didn’t want to affect their foundation over some resources, so they decisively handed over resources equivalent to those given by Shangling Observatory.

“You’re not that stupid.”

After collecting the large amount of resources, Lin Changsheng mocked again.

The high-level members of the Sacred Ground of Taiyin remained silent, not wanting to provoke further disputes.

Immediately after, Lin Changsheng went to other forces.

For a time, the reputation of Daoist Changsheng spread throughout many places in the Imperial Province, causing quite a stir.

At this moment, in the Renling Star Domain of the Northern Wilderness.

Today, Chen Qingyuan and others were preparing to explore the Wanxu Mountain Range and search for an ancient tomb.

Zhangsun Fengye had already arranged everything, ensuring that even if they stirred up trouble in the tomb, no one would come to stop them.

As the Holy Son of Misty Palace, he had this much authority.

“Brother Chen, I’m ready. When will Miss Liu arrive?”

Zhangsun Fengye’s eyes were full of anticipation.

“Just wait!” Chen Qingyuan had already sent a sound transmission to Liu Lingran.

Zhangsun Fengye had never thought that two days could feel so long.

The waiting process was extremely torturous.

A quarter of an hour later, Liu Lingran appeared, walking straight towards Chen Qingyuan: “Junior Master, let’s set off!”

She’s here!

Zhangsun Fengye’s eyes never left Liu Lingran, not even for a moment.

“Old Feng, be careful, don’t scare Miss Liu.”

Han Shan whispered through sound transmission.

With Han Shan’s reminder, Zhangsun Fengye was forced to retract his admiring gaze and return to a calm demeanor.

“Let’s go!”

Chen Qingyuan and Liu Lingran walked ahead.

The two walked quickly, leaving Zhangsun Fengye and Han Shan behind.

It wasn’t that they couldn’t keep up, but Zhangsun Fengye enjoyed this feeling of being close yet distant, seemingly within reach but also far away. Additionally, Zhangsun Fengye could see that Liu Lingran was a bit nervous, so he didn’t dare get too close, fearing it would upset her.

“Junior Master, is that Zhangsun guy out of his mind?”

Liu Lingran deliberately quickened her pace with Chen Qingyuan, speaking in a low voice.

“How did you know?”

Chen Qingyuan was surprised. Could it be that Liu Lingran’s insight had reached such a profound level?

In Chen Qingyuan’s eyes, Zhangsun Fengye, who had a second personality, was indeed mentally ill, and quite severely so.

“He kept staring at me just now, like he was having an episode.”

Liu Lingran said.

“I see!” Chen Qingyuan suddenly understood. So, Liu Lingran meant that kind of illness: “Ignore him, he’s not right in the head.”

“Is he dangerous?”

Liu Lingran was somewhat familiar with Han Shan and trusted his character. As for Zhangsun Fengye, she was definitely wary.

“As long as he’s not having an episode, he’s relatively safe. If he does have an episode, run as far as you can, and don’t get close.”

For Liu Lingran’s safety, Chen Qingyuan had to give a warning.

“Is it that serious?” Liu Lingran glanced back at Zhangsun Fengye, who was following behind, with a look of sympathy: “Poor guy, is this something he’s had since childhood, or did it develop later?”

“It should be caused by later events, a mishap during cultivation. I’m not sure if it can be cured.”

Chen Qingyuan answered truthfully.

“What’s his name again? Zhangsun what?”

Having not seen him for a few days, Liu Lingran had already forgotten Zhangsun Fengye’s name, not paying much attention.

“Uh…” Chen Qingyuan’s mouth twitched slightly: “Zhangsun Fengye.”

“Oh.” Liu Lingran nodded indifferently, not sure if she remembered this time.

Chen Qingyuan didn’t reveal Zhangsun Fengye’s background.

This kind of thing, let Liu Lingran find out for herself later!

Just now, Zhangsun Fengye, who was following behind, suddenly noticed Liu Lingran glancing back at him, feeling extremely excited and happy, his throat tightening, and his pupils contracting.

Is Miss Liu looking at me?

Does she have feelings for me?

I must have looked quite handsome just now!

Zhangsun Fengye began to daydream, unconsciously becoming narcissistic.

Walking beside him, Han Shan sighed inwardly. With his understanding of Liu Lingran, that glance was definitely not out of goodwill, but rather carried a hint of pity.

The person involved is confused, while the onlooker sees clearly.

For his own safety, Han Shan didn’t expose the truth, letting Zhangsun Fengye revel in his joyful laughter.

Several hours later, the group arrived at the Wanxu Mountain Range.

The mountains stretched for tens of thousands of miles, a forest reaching into the clouds, looking particularly grand and beautiful.

Upon closer inspection, one could see that the surrounding spiritual qi was converging towards the depths of the mountain range, with complex Dao Marks occasionally appearing in the void, containing mysterious and unpredictable law forces.

“This is the place.”

Liu Lingran took out a jade slip and confirmed repeatedly.

“Madman, are you sure there’s no danger inside?”

Chen Qingyuan turned to Zhangsun Fengye standing beside him and asked seriously.

“Rest assured, there won’t be any danger.”

Two days ago, Zhangsun Fengye had several elders come to the Wanxu Mountain Range in advance to clear all the dangerous prohibitions, all for Liu Lingran.

Digging up his own grandmaster’s tomb was one thing, but having elders come to clear the dangers?

Zhangsun Fengye, you’re truly filial.

The high-level members of Misty Palace were speechless, but due to Zhangsun Fengye’s request, they couldn’t refuse and had to comply.

“Junior Master, how does he know if there’s danger inside?”

Liu Lingran moved closer to Chen Qingyuan and asked through sound transmission.

“He has a special supernatural power that can sense danger.”

Chen Qingyuan made up a reasonable excuse.

He couldn’t directly tell Liu Lingran that this was the resting place of Zhangsun Fengye’s grandmaster, and it had been cleared of dangers in advance, with plenty of resources and fortunes waiting for her inside.

“Oh, I see.”

Liu Lingran didn’t doubt it.

Then, the group stepped into the Wanxu Mountain Range.

The subsequent journey through the secret realm left Liu Lingran in disbelief and made Chen Qingyuan and Han Shan dumbfounded.