"Um, this..."

Wu Xiang hesitated and refused again, "Mr. Chen, the time is not right, the time is not right!"

"Yes, I feel your sincerity."

Chen Xiao said solemnly, "But not much."

Wu Xiang: "..."

"Mr. Chen, how about you ask some other questions? For example..."

"Like about Li Ziqing, right?"

Chen Xiao even anticipated his answer.

Wu Xiang smiled awkwardly, but finally nodded, "That's right, given the relationship between Mr. Chen and Miss Li, you should be most concerned about the problems she has."

"I am indeed very concerned about Ziqing's problems."

Chen Xiao said expressionlessly, then changed the subject, "But I don't want to be led by the nose!"

"You better have the Iron Mask come see me, otherwise, I don't mind making your soul vanish."

Chen Xiao said the most ruthless words with the calmest expression.

Wu Xiang was visibly flustered, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Mr. Chen, please calm down. Actually, it won't be long before the Sect Master meets with you."

Wu Xiang said慌张地。

"When?"

Chen Xiao asked coldly.

"When you have collected all five sacred relics, the Sect Master will meet with you."

Wu Xiang said as if guaranteeing it.

"Are you sure?"

"Sure!"

"Very well, if you lie to me, the next time we meet will be the day your soul vanishes!"

Chen Xiao's words were not a threat, but at most a warning.

"I understand, Mr. Chen."

Wu Xiang looked cautious.

"Tell me now, what has been going on with you and Li Ziqing all these years!"

After getting the promise he wanted, Chen Xiao turned his attention back to Li Ziqing.

The secret of Li Ziqing is the real priority.

Wu Xiang pondered for a moment, as if thinking about how to talk to Chen Xiao.

After a while, he began with a question: "Mr. Chen, have you noticed anything unusual about Miss Li?"

"Are you referring to the runes in her meridians?"

Chen Xiao asked.

"That's right, so you already knew, Mr. Chen."

Wu Xiang nodded, "Those runes are actually passed down from ancient times. They are a set of passwords and also a key."

"I don't know much about the secrets of these runes. Actually, our Sect Master has been in seclusion all these years, researching this set of ancient runes. As for the research results, I'm afraid you'll have to ask him in person when you meet our Sect Master, because the Sect Master hasn't told me about this."

Chen Xiao frowned and asked, "Runes passed down from ancient times? How were they passed down?"

"Naturally, through bloodlines."

Wu Xiang said, "To be more precise, through the maternal bloodline, inherited by the eldest daughter."

Hearing this, Chen Xiao thought of something.

His eyes lit up, and he said, "So you lied to Li Ziqing's parents, saying she was a 'Heavenly Star of Solitude,' just to prevent her from getting pregnant and passing on the runes?"

"You are indeed clever, Mr. Chen!"

Wu Xiang said with a smile, "Miss Li has perfectly inherited the ancient bloodline. For thousands of years, these ancient runes have only appeared completely in her body."

"This seems like a coincidence, but it is destined in the dark!"

Although Wu Xiang's words were vague, Chen Xiao understood a little.

"So what exactly are these runes? And what can it open, as you said it's a key?"

Chen Xiao asked.

"According to our Sect Master's speculation, this set of ancient runes should contain the power to destroy heaven and earth. And by heaven and earth, I mean not only the earth, but also the Celestial Realm."

"However, this is just our Sect Master's speculation, and it's not conclusive."

"As for the other question, what it can open as a key, I know a little."

Wu Xiang hesitated, which made Chen Xiao very impatient, "Get to the point, stop beating around the bush."

"Alright."

After being reprimanded by Chen Xiao, Wu Xiang said concisely, "It is the key to the tomb of the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress)."

Hearing this answer, Chen Xiao frowned even more. He said suspiciously, "Why did I hear that the five sacred relics are the key to the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress)'s tomb?"

"Not so, not so!"

Wu Xiang shook his head, "Collecting the five sacred relics can only summon the tomb of the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress), but to enter the tomb, the holder of the ancient runes must open the tomb door."

"Because that tomb was originally left by the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress) to her descendants."

"Wait!"

Chen Xiao interrupted Wu Xiang, "What do you mean by that? Descendants of the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress)? Are you saying that Li Ziqing is a descendant of the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress)?"

"Of course, otherwise, why would she have ancient runes in her body?"

Wu Xiang said.

"Then why is it passed down through women?"

In general, wouldn't this kind of thing be passed down to men and not women?

After hearing Wu Xiang's answer, Chen Xiao finally understood.

"Because the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress) was a woman!"

Hearing this answer, Chen Xiao exclaimed good heavens in his heart.

This Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress) was not just a woman, but an empress!

Getting this news made the trip worthwhile!

He originally thought that the runes in Li Ziqing's body were related to the Human Secret Treasury, but he didn't expect it to be related to the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress).

Eh? The tomb of the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress) might be the so-called Human Secret Treasury...

Chen Xiao suddenly realized that his thinking was being restricted, because secret treasury and tomb were just different terms, and they might be the same thing.

Chen Xiao fell into deep thought, he found that his thoughts became clearer, but the questions in his heart also increased.

For example, what treasures are in the tomb of the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress) that make the world flock to it?

Wu Xiang couldn't possibly know the answer to this question, because the tomb of the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress) obviously hadn't been opened yet. Wu Xiang couldn't know, and it would be a waste to ask.

However, with the idea of trying his luck, Chen Xiao asked casually.

As Chen Xiao expected, Wu Xiang shook his head and said that he didn't know either, but he then said something that made Chen Xiao's question not in vain.

"The Sect Master once said that the key to overthrowing the Heavenly Dao lies in the tomb of the Wan Gu Xian Di (Eternal Immortal Empress). If the tomb can be opened, the rule of the Heavenly Dao can be overthrown!"

"Of course, even if it can't be opened, the Sect Master still has a 50% chance!"

"And at least two-tenths of that 50% chance comes from you, Mr. Chen!"