Star Trace Gate

Chapter 882: Beware of Unwarranted Kindness, New Clues for Patrolling the Hall

When Sun Qingxue said that Zhao Mi might have comprehended part of the secret method of "absorbing the power of heaven and earth" in the Tomb of the False God, the Little Bad King was actually not surprised.

He first thought of his own Three Thousand Secret Treasures. Zhao Laodeng would open his abdomen every day to peer into the Three Thousand Dao Rhymes contained within his star core. This was a clear way to improve himself, but the methods used were somewhat shady and cruel.

However, according to Sun Qingxue, his three thousand secret treasures seemed to be just a box for storing the "energy of heaven and earth", which did not have the ability to absorb it. His lost eyes of origin were the "big mouth" that could swallow external energy. The two complemented each other and were indispensable.

So, even if Zhao Mi spent all day comprehending his own Three Thousand Secret Treasures, it wouldn't necessarily mean he could gain the same, or even similar, ability to absorb as the False Divine Tomb, right? At best, he could find some secret methods that suited him within the existing Three Thousand Great Daos...

Or had Zhao Mi, after carefully studying the False God's Tomb and incorporating the secrets of his own Three Thousand Secret Treasures, discovered this alternative method of absorbing the energy of heaven and earth, leading to his rapid progress in cultivation over the years? Or perhaps, he still possessed some secret unknown to others, unfathomable?

Both directions are possible, so the Little Bad King did not dare to make any judgment in his heart, because Zhao Mi gave people the feeling of being insidious and mysterious.

However, after listening to Sun Qingxue's narration, Ren Ye became even more certain that Zhao Mi might be his greatest rival in this Tian'en-level secret realm. This was because this man, whether from his heritage or his daily life, was closely connected and inseparable. Moreover, most importantly, he clearly had a strong desire for his three thousand secret treasures.

This is also an irreconcilable contradiction between the two, unless Ren Ye transforms into the Leshan Giant Buddha and is willing to use his own star core to hardship and nurture Lord Zhao, who has wrinkles all over his face.

This old man is still supporting me and not touching me, perhaps because of some unavoidable reasons... Ren also had a lot of associations at once, and his vigilance against Zhao Mi increased by N levels.

Don't be in a hurry. The enemy is in the open, and I am in the dark. I will develop slowly and investigate slowly... The most urgent task now is to find the only surviving old gravekeeper together with the storyteller, and find out what happened the night before the blind man left the tomb of the gods.

He had a premonition that as long as he knew the truth of the night before leaving the God's Tomb, he would be able to find the whereabouts of his "Eyes of the Origin".

In the boudoir, after Sun Qingxue revealed the secret of Zhao Mi's rapid improvement in cultivation, the two did not continue to discuss the topic in depth. Instead, they tacitly avoided the topic and talked about other things under the sun.

About half an hour later, it was completely dark and the Little Bad King stood up to say goodbye.

Sun Qingxue had a delighted expression and said with a smile, "Wait a moment, little brother Huang...!"

"what happened?"

"Wait." Sun Qingxue waved her little hand and walked gracefully towards her study.

Not long after, she came out of the study holding a brocade box, and then said softly: "This is your first time at the Sun family, shall I give you a gift?"

"That's too polite...!" Upon hearing that there was a gift to be received, the Little Bad King immediately revealed a very skilled expression of refusing.

"Snapped."

Sun Qingxue opened the brocade box without saying a word, and the room was immediately filled with a layer of emerald green fluorescence.

Within the wooden brocade box lay a shimmering emerald green jade pendant, translucent and shimmering with a faint, gentle emanation of spiritual energy. The tassel holding the pendant was gilded with multicolored thread, and the fabric at the end was engraved with images of dragons and phoenixes, creating a beautiful and exquisite sight.

"I found this jade pendant in a secret place on my way out of my hometown. It can relax the mind and clear the mind during sleep, and long-term wear can also nourish the soul. After I got it, I wanted to wear it all the time, so I made the tassels myself... However, my craftsmanship is not very good, and the colorful thread and pattern I chose seem more suitable for men." Sun Qingxue handed over the brocade box with both hands and said with a smile, "If you don't mind, I'll give it to you. Consider it an early celebration of your coming of age."

"Sister, this is really too expensive." Ren Ye refused, thinking to himself, "A girl like you is giving me something so personal. Are you trying to have sex with me?! But I haven't grown up yet...!"

"This handmade item is just a token of my appreciation. You're welcome, little brother Huang." Sun Qingxue replied in a soft voice.

"Well... well, thank you, sister." Ren Ye took the brocade box smoothly and tried his best to maintain the ambiguous atmosphere between the elder sister and the younger brother. He replied shyly: "Wait... wait, I will make a handmade item for you too and give it to you..."

"Okay." Sun Qingxue nodded with a smile.

"It's getting late. Sister, go to bed early. Auntie and I will go home."

"I'll take you there." Sun Qingxue put her hands behind her back and stared straight at Ren Ye, without any girlish shyness.

After a while, Sun Qingxue sent Ren Ye to the front hall, and happened to see the dog-licking father Sun Michen, who was also escorting his aunt out from the inner hall.

After the four of them stood in the yard and exchanged a few words, the aunt and niece said goodbye and left together.

……

on the way home.

Ren Ye stood shoulder to shoulder with his aunt. After hesitating for a long time, he finally asked, "Ahem...Aunt, when we were having dinner at the Sun family just now, I saw that Sun Michen's attitude towards you...seemed...a little...?"

"That's right, he has always wanted to be your uncle." Aunt Tianwei faced the bright moonlight, with her hands tucked into her sleeves, her white neck tilted back, her body straight and dignified. Dressed in a coarse cloth, she exuded the temperament of a royal noble.

Wow, you answered so directly?! The Little Bad King was slightly stunned and said with an awkward laugh, "Haha, then let me see your attitude towards him..."

"I don't have an attitude towards him. At most I just keep my distance from him."

"Oh...!" Ren nodded slowly. "Now I understand why Sun Michen insisted on inviting you to the banquet! He's taking advantage of the Yin family's downfall and your job loss to show his goodwill and offer you some warmth, thus achieving his goal of becoming my uncle...!"

"No, you don't understand." The aunt shook her head slightly.

"Huh?! What don't you understand?"

"Because he not only wants to be your uncle, but also your father-in-law." Tianwei's aunt is very straightforward.

"what?!"

Ren was completely confused: "You want to be my uncle, and you also want to be my father-in-law?! This relationship is a bit confusing... Let me sort it out."

"That's right. During the first half of the banquet tonight, he wanted to ask about my feelings. But when I said no, he immediately changed his attitude and asked me directly, 'Do you want to be his son-in-law?'" When Aunt Tianwei said this, she turned her head and looked at Ren Ye: "Do you want to?"

"No... no, this is a bit too sudden." Ren Ye spread his hands and said, "What does he mean?! He doesn't want to let any of my Huang family members go?"

"I'm just asking you, do you want to be his son-in-law?" Tianwei's sister-in-law's expression was very serious.

Who is the Park Master?! He's a being with incredibly high emotional intelligence... He sensed his aunt's state and, without hesitation, bowed and replied, "Marriage is such a serious matter, how can it be treated as a joke? Of course, I have to follow my aunt's arrangements...!"

“Hmph, you little rascal…!”

Upon hearing this, the serious expression on the young aunt's face vanished, and she smiled tenderly, "Sun Qingxue, whether in appearance, talent, or even natural aptitude for cultivation, is truly exceptional. She calls you 'Little Brother Huang' all the time, not only saving your life, but also being humble and easygoing, always holding your hand as we toured the Sun family compound... and you're not moved at all?"

Oh, little aunt, you really don't think I've never seen a little bitch, do you? In terms of looks, talent, spiritual gifts, even the softness and smoothness of her hands, who can compare to my beloved concubine?! Most importantly, her sword is also very sharp, and she has many friends in the park. It can be said that if she calls a bell, a hundred people will respond to her call...

When Ren Ye thought of his beloved concubine, a deep smile appeared on his lips, and he replied softly: "There is no kindness and love in this world that comes out of thin air."

When the aunt heard this answer, she was obviously stunned for a moment, and then she praised with satisfaction: "Well said."

"Sun Qingxue is the eldest daughter of the Sun family, beloved by all. And as you said, her looks, talent, and aptitude for cultivation are all exceptional. And I... am just a blind, seriously ill, third-grade stray dog, a worthless waste, forced to pay the unavoidable price of a stint in the Heavenly Prison to support my family. Her status is completely incompatible with mine, especially in this illusory village, where the most accomplished are respected and the hierarchy is strict. This disparity in social status is irreconcilable and unbalanced... She's only met me a few times, so why would she suddenly fall for me?" The Little Bad King replied lucidly, "Is it just because... I killed two Black Qi-level experts last night, and my potential is astonishing? That's too far-fetched...!"

The young lady stared at him carefully and nodded heavily: "If you can see this far, then I will be relieved."

After she finished speaking, she turned again and walked towards her home, whispering, "Sun Michen has earned a good reputation over the years. He runs the Dharma Hall spotlessly, is fair and objective, and has earned the trust of the villagers. Speaking personally, when you were imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, he spoke well of you at the Clan Hall and repeatedly had his servants secretly send us large sums of money and food... but I confiscated them."

"As the saying goes, a gentleman is judged by his deeds, not his heart. The kindness and enthusiasm he showed us, aunt and nephew, will never forget."

"However, to us, your eyes weren't blinded, destroyed, or eaten by animals, but simply lost. Your three thousand secret treasures hold too many possibilities. We shouldn't presume to speculate whether the Sun family's overtures harbor calculations and malice... We should only consider ourselves and guard against villains, not gentlemen. If you marry into the Sun family, many things will be beyond your control. Even if Sun Michen and Sun Qingxue, father and daughter, have no feelings for you, there's no guarantee that other members of the clan will harbor greed for you. Once you marry into the Sun family, you're a member of the Sun family. Any trouble you encounter will be within the family, beyond the reach of others... The extreme rules and balance of the clan hall will be broken, and no one will stand up for you, even if those people harbor greed for you."

My aunt-in-law spoke very clearly, and these ideas coincided with Ren's.

Of course, the Little Bad King would not be so narcissistic as to think that Sun Qingxue fell deeply in love with his empty and wise eyes after just one glance at him... This is too fucking bullshit.

If it was his real self, he would have the confidence to win over some crazy fans, but judging by the blind man's situation and physical condition, he couldn't even be described as ordinary. He was only considered a third or fourth-class person in the countryside. After all, he was disabled and a sickly person.

Therefore, he didn't lose himself in Sun Qingxue's infinitely gentle little hands, nor did he feel complacent because she gave him something personal. All his ambiguous responses were to cater to her attitude, thinking in his heart, even if you violate me on the spot, I won't be at a loss. At most, when he returned home, he would say to his beloved, "Baoer, I'm sorry, as a boy, I didn't protect myself well outside..."

In fact, his compliance did receive some information in return. At least he knew that Zhao Mi might have figured out the secret method by which the Illusionary God's Tomb could absorb the energy of heaven and earth, and he felt more clearly the value of his three thousand secret treasures.

"I'll remember you, aunt. I will always be polite to the Sun family, but I won't get too close to them." Ren Ye responded concisely.