Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Cloud Mist's dwelling was the small courtyard that Qin Yu had visited when she had been recovering from her injuries.

At that time, it had seemed ordinary. Besides the strict guard outside, there was nothing particularly special about it. But only now was it apparent that Qin Yu had underestimated the methods of the old King's lineage.

Due to Cloud Mist's status coupled with her having to disguise herself, the old King's lineage placed an omnidirectional protection on her.

For instance, the chamber where Qin Yu was staying in right now. It was underground, and each inch of the chamber was covered with demon runes that surged with energy.

Although they hadn't been stimulated, one could vaguely feel the horrifying amounts of energy they contained.

Just now, he had been directly sent here by Cloud Mist through a secret path…there were likely a few similar entrances scattered throughout Bluetile Courtyard.

Once one entered, it would be unfathomably difficult for anyone to break in from the outside.

In fact, Cloud Mist's judgment was correct. When he first walked out of the nameless temple, his heart had been filled with frustration.

Because he thought he had overestimated his bloodline ability.

After falling into darkness, although he tried his best, he hadn't been able to last for more than a quarter hour before it was thoroughly suppressed by the pressure, leading to the termination of the bloodline test.

However, what happened afterwards caused him to perk back up…when Cloud Mist anxiously looked at him, her eyes…it was hard to describe, but she definitely hadn't been laughing at him.

Mm…although the Nightmare Ancestral Land projection had disappeared when he emerged, its remnant aura still remained…

He could only sense that Cloud Mist was anxious. In the ensuing confusion, he was sent here without much thought.

Now that he thought back on it, things didn't seem to be how he thought.

Of course, this was all a judgment based only on what he knew. He would need to confirm the specifics.

He took a deep breath and suppressed his thoughts. Then, he slowly let it out. Thinking about things was useless right now. Everything would be made clear to him eventually.

It would depend how soon Cloud Boundless and Cloud Mist came…the difference between fast and slow represented different degrees of importance.

As he thought of this, he subconsciously lifted a hand and started to gently rap the table.

Suddenly, a light cracking sound interrupted his train of thought. A crack had appeared in the stone table he had been tapping.

What the hell?

Qin Yu hesitated for a moment. Then, he pushed. The table was unexpectedly an exquisitely furnished box.

But after that, his complexion stiffened. When he saw the things that appeared after he opened the box, his lips twitched.

Women's clothes. There were large garments, small garments, and even smaller garments…

Mm, when compared to those of the same level, they weren't small at all…Cloud Mist indeed had a top-level figure. It seemed his previous judgment was correct…

Pa –

He suddenly slapped his forehead as he bitterly smiled. Had he gone insane? To be thinking about such things at this time…he had better hurry up and close it. If others saw him right now, they would think he was some prying pervert!

As Qin Yu was bitterly smiling and about to close the box, his complexion suddenly changed.

The runes on the chamber's surface began to extinguish…it really was sudden and without any warning at all. They had been flashing just before, and they suddenly went dark in the blink of an eye.

Someone was here!

The mountain was collapsing in front of him…it might be too much to say that his face turned blue or white, but the normally confident Qin Yu was truly panicked at this time.

He fiercely slapped down. With a crack, the box closed back up, returning to its previous appearance as a stone table.

Qin Yu's reaction was fast. But, the people who arrived weren't any slower.

When the secret box closed, Cloud Boundless and Cloud Mist both passed through the chamber wall.

The old schemer was fine, but Qin Yu clearly saw Cloud Mist stiffen and her face flush red with a bit of anger and shame.

He was finished. He had been discovered by this woman. The only thing worth rejoicing about was that he had closed the box. If he had been caught sifting through her undergarments then there really would be no room for debate.

Now…since she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, he could act like nothing happened…don't panic, definitely don't panic…

Lightly coughing, Qin Yu pretended not to see Cloud Mist's expression. He said, "Clan Elder, what happened outside?"

Cloud Boundless waved his hand, "It's nothing…" But not giving a single word of explanation seemed wrong. He thought for a moment and vaguely said, "Because some people discovered that we started the bloodline examination for you, they caused a stir. But it has calmed down."

Strictly speaking, he wasn't lying. Because of Qin Yu's bloodline examination today, something had indeed happened.

Cloud Boundless secretly praised himself. This was called the art of language. Even if Qin Yu discovered the truth in the future, there wouldn't be anything he could say.

Qin Yu curled his lips in his heart. He thought that if he were to believe this old bastard, he would be the fool!

Although the explanation had been ambiguous, Qin Yu had still been able to get some information…for instance, that his bloodline examination had provoked some trouble.

The mediocre…were never qualified to stir up waves…this sounded harsh but it was the truth. Those that were average would never be given a second look by others.

Stirring up trouble was a good thing for Qin Yu. And with Cloud Boundless and Cloud Mist coming here so quickly…that was the best proof of his results.

Cloud Boundless looked at Qin Yu and smiled, "You little…cough, little friend Qin Yu is very intelligent and I don't believe I can deceive you. That's right, your bloodline test result was very good. To be exact, it is much better than I imagined, so I'm not surprised you have such confidence to suggest something as ridiculous as the old King's lineage supporting you in participating in the struggle for the throne."

Qin Yu certainly wouldn't be stunned by these words of praise. He grasped the key point and said, "Then Clan Elder is agreeing to my proposal?"

Cloud Boundless sat down and lightly said, "I acknowledge that I am moved. But, the throne involves the entirety of my Nightmare Clan so I have no choice but to be discreet…while I have investigated little friend Qin Yu's origins, it is actually a mountain covered in fog clouds."

Qin Yu was certain. Although Cloud Boundless showed a cautious and questioning attitude now, as long as he was tempted by the proposal, he had already half succeeded.

After a brief silence, Qin Yu sighed and said, "I won't conceal it from Clan Elder. My status is a secret and I cannot tell anyone about it."

This was a fact. Qin Yu said it without any pressure, but how could Cloud Boundless not understand what he was saying?

Even though his complexion didn't change, his thoughts raced. He was just asking about Qin Yu's background, so what was there that he couldn't say?

Or could this involve some secret…for instance the late King's reincarnation…could it be that Qin Yu had already recovered some memories?

Cloud Boundless coughed, "Little friend Qin Yu, I must ask another question. Why did you choose the old King's lineage?"

He fixed his eyes on Qin Yu, as if wanting to see other things from his reply.

Qin Yu's heart chilled. What did this old thing mean? He felt there was something else behind his words.

But the question was here and he couldn't return it. He pondered for a moment and said, "Um…maybe…it's a wonderful sense of familiarity…I think the old King's lineage…has no ill intent towards me…"

This was certainly a lie!

The reason he chose the old King's lineage was because this woman Cloud Mist had bumped into him.

Then, they tried to force him into marriage. He only thought about such a possibility because there was no other way out.

Across from him, Cloud Boundless' eyes lit up.

When Qin Yu's randomly made up story entered his ears, everything seemed to make sense.

As he thought, Qin Yu was absolutely the reincarnation of the late King.

It might seem like an arbitrary conclusion, but the bloodline aura that Qin Yu erupted with was the best evidence of this.

Now, this question was only a confirmation…if Qin Yu wasn't the late King's reincarnation, why would he feel so close to the old King's lineage?

There was no problem with this line of logic!

No wonder that girl Cloud Mist had been attracted to Qin Yu. It must be because the reincarnation body was not yet able to control its own strength, thus it was mutually drawn to a homogenous bloodline.

Cloud Boundless suddenly thought back to Qin Yu's firm refusal to getting married to Cloud Mist…this must be due to his instinct!

As Cloud Mist's ancestor, even though he had lost his memories, his bloodline instincts didn't allow him to do something that betrayed all sense of ethics.

This was also evidence!

It was right, it all made sense!

The King of my old King's lineage might have perished, but he has already completed his reincarnation and has even returned to us.

Although it was a regret that he lost his memories, the late King being able to reincarnate was a joyous surprise.

But why would the clan have obtained news that the late King had thoroughly dissipated?

Cloud Boundless had personally confirmed this. While the old King's lineage's potential was weaker than the ancient King's lineage, no one dared to conceal something like this.

Mm…it must be because the late King was trying to avoid a trap planted by the enemy, so he could quietly and safely complete his reincarnation.

After all, the cultivation of the late King's reincarnation might not be weak, but it hadn't reached a point where he could walk through the abyss without fear.

Cloud Boundless took a deep breath and looked at Qin Yu. A warm smile lit up his face, "Since you can't say it, then don't say it. I believe you!"

Qin Yu was stunned. His eyes widened as he looked at the close and intimate Cloud Boundless, who didn't seem to be faking his emotions at all. Could someone tell him exactly what happened?

I just randomly made up some nonsense and didn't do anything else, but you believe me? Are you sure you're not playing with me here?

But if it is true, you really don't deserve the title of 'old schemer'. Also, with such a standard, how did the old King's lineage survive under your leadership all this time?

Qin Yu rubbed his forehead. He really couldn't figure it out!