Peerless Little Immortal Doctor

Chapter 2098 - 2103: An Unspeakable Secret

"Elder Su Ye, he's at the mansion, but once he returned, he said he needed to go into seclusion, maybe to delve into some research.""Oh, so Elder Su Ye is also part of Chairman Su's clan."

Xia Liu understood now.

It seems that anyone with the surname Su in Imperial Dragon City is not to be trifled with.

"Yes, I am the Clan Leader of the Su Family, and also the chairman of the Alliance. Many Su family cultivators hold positions within the Alliance's branches."

Su Mu did not conceal this, as most people already knew.

Xia Liu's time in Imperial Dragon City has been brief, so he might not have much insight.

"If I'm not mistaken, Fairy Qingcheng should also be a clanswoman of Chairman Su, right?"

Su Qingcheng, a woman encountered by chance.

It was precisely because of her that Xia Liu learned about the Immortal Ascension Tournament.

"Qingcheng..."

"Father."

Su Mu was about to explain when.

A gentle and elegant voice came from afar.

A beautiful woman approached slowly.

Having removed her veil, she was just as her name suggested.

Possessing beauty capable of toppling kingdoms.

With each step forward, she exemplified a graceful demeanor.

"Fairy Qingcheng, pleased to meet you!"

With just one glance, Xia Liu recognized that the approaching woman was undoubtedly Su Qingcheng!

Xia Liu didn't look directly for long.

Because she was too dazzling.

Although she was already forty-five.

But her appearance would undoubtedly be mistaken for a twenty-year-old.

So pure, so youthful.

"Xia Liu, we've met again, but could you please not call me 'Fairy'?"

Su Qingcheng gave a slight smile, indescribably stunning!

"Ahem, alright, alright."

Xia Liu nodded repeatedly.

"What? Do you two know each other?"

Su Mu was somewhat bewildered.

It turns out it wasn't the daughter disrupting his conversation with Xia Liu.

But rather himself disrupting the daughter and Xia Liu!

This change was enough to make Su Mu's face almost uncontainable.

"Previously in Xishan Mountain Realm, I was fortunate to witness Xia Liu display divine skills, challenging Master Zhuang Fei of Heavenly Sect one level higher."

"I see! It looks like my presence is intruding on you, I have business to attend to, so I'll take my leave. Since you know each other, do spend some time chatting."

Su Mu left swiftly and efficiently.

As he left, with his back to Xia Liu, he winked at Su Qingcheng and transmitted a thought: "Daughter, Xia Liu is quite impressive and pairs well with you."

"You've never been impressed with prodigious talents, he might be your best choice."

Seeing no response, Su Mu could only leave reluctantly.

Let young people handle their own matters.

"Xia Liu, your talent is truly surprising, even your age is enviable—thirty years old, how admirable."

"Sister Qingcheng is joking, age is just a number, youthful appearance is real; others certainly envy you."

"Ahem, although I'm older than you, could you refrain from using 'sister'? Just as you said, my appearance is enviable."

Su Qingcheng didn't know why she would make such joking comments to Xia Liu.

Her character shouldn't be like this.

But facing Xia Liu, there's always a feeling she is younger than him, and her mindset should be more youthful.

"Haha, alright."

...

Xia Liu and Su Qingcheng talked for an entire evening.

They only said goodbye before dawn.

To this woman, Xia Liu did not feel much.

Or rather, he didn't feel much for any woman anymore.

His goal was too unwavering, making him unwilling to consider other matters.

He wasn't much interested in considering affairs of men and women.

Su Mu arranged a room for Xia Liu, letting him recuperate at Su Mansion temporarily.

To await the final competition of the Immortal Ascension Tournament.

The next day, in the evening, under Su Mu's recommendation.

Xia Liu arrived at a palace filled with intricate characters.

"This is where Elder Su Ye usually resides."

"This place is full of mechanisms related to Mysterious Arts, complemented by Spirit Formation Technique, it seems Elder Su Ye has made substantial achievements in this aspect."

Su Mu smiled knowingly: "Haha, you could say that. As long as it's a requirement from Elder Su Ye, I'll generally comply."

"Clan Leader, Young Friend Xia, welcome."

An aged voice echoed from the inner hall.

Su Mu understood and left after giving a few reminders.

Xia Liu then entered the inner hall.

This place was entirely different from the main hall.

In the center of the inner hall, there was a cauldron.

Continuously emitting fragrant smoke; the bright hall resembled the sleeping palace of Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad, replete with celestial aura.

"Young Friend Xia, let me guess your purpose."

Su Ye smiled faintly and said: "Is it because of the three black circles on the Destiny Stone?"

"Elder Su was perceptive enough to discern my intention, admirable!"

Xia Liu clasped his fists respectfully.

"Haha, actually I was confused earlier, but after researching some materials, I immediately understood."

"Oh? Please enlighten me, Elder Su."

"As I said earlier, your fate is different from ordinary people, hence the circles."

Su Ye said with a calm demeanor.

"What kind of fate appears so extraordinary?"

Xia Liu was reluctant to believe, but unable to grasp the mysteries of the Destiny Stone.

He could only listen to Su Ye's interpretation.

"That is something you should be quite aware of."

Asking others is less helpful than self-reflection, Su Ye was unwilling to expose the mystery.

The fate was indeed unique.

Xia Liu would find the answer within himself.

"This..."

Xia Liu couldn't answer.

Carefully recalling, he has experienced many things.

If heaven has a plan, then this arrangement must be extraordinary.

Especially before shattering the void to enter the Cultivation Realm.

That giant beast.

Thinking about it now, Xia Liu felt terrified.

If it turned its enormous teeth towards the Cultivation Realm, could this world remain unscathed?

Precisely because he knew of the existence of such a giant beast.

Xia Liu now felt a greater need to strive.

Future crises might erupt.

Without sufficient cultivation, how to protect the homeland, protect a wife and children?

"The junior understands."

"Good, as long as you understand. Rest well, tomorrow is the final assessment, I await your perfect performance."

"Alright, the junior takes leave."

Xia Liu exited the hall of Mysterious Arts, returning to his lodging, quietly adjusting.

After closing the palace, isolating everything.

Su Ye opened a previously bookmarked ancient page.

This was an explanatory treatise about the Destiny Stone.

Passed down from ancient times.

The era unknown how long.

The text different from the current time, instead belonging to an ancient Cultivation Civilization.

On the ancient book, there was a circle.

Upon closer inspection, it was apparent that this circle was identical to the one that appeared during Xia Liu's test.

And the explanation below, translated into modern Cultivation Realm language, is: one life wheel represents ten thousand years.

"Xia Liu, what indeed is your origin..."

Su Ye dared not explain this fact.

Because it's simply terrifying.

"A cultivator, even the most top-notch powerhouses, can truly live for thirty thousand years?"

Thinking it over cautiously, Su Ye's clothes were drenched with cold sweat.

He dared not continue further.

This secret, perhaps he would reveal upon death.

Or perhaps would never be mentioned, even unto death.

After all, no one would believe it, just awaiting Xia Liu to see what achievements he would have within the Cultivation Realm...