Chapter 529: Chapter 529

Luo Han remained silent, quietly watching him for a long time.

He tapped lightly on the armrest of the rosewood chair, his expression thoughtful.

"Even if we’re not friends, we’re trustworthy partners," Luo Han said with a light smile. "If I asked you to choose between him and me, whom would you choose?"

Qi Ling replied without hesitation, "Naturally, I would choose Your Highness. You introduced me to the sect, taught me cultivation, and even helped me take revenge. To me, you are like a second set of parents.

How can Chu Yan compare to that?"

Luo Han nodded slightly, seemingly very satisfied with his answer.

"In that case, as a friend, deliver a gift to Chu Yan for me."

He lifted his hand, and a faint blue light flashed from the silver bell on his wrist.

Immediately after, a flawless white jade box appeared in the palm of Luo Han’s hand.

Qi Ling had never seen such pure and translucent white jade before—he could even see a hint of red through the pristine white.

"May I open it to have a look?"

After receiving it, he asked Luo Han.

Luo Han nodded, "Take a look. This is a divine artifact I meticulously crafted, forged mainly from the spine of the ancient ferocious beast Qiongqi. It can transform into a long whip capable of striking even divine monarchs.

This artifact has not yet been bound by blood; you should take it to Chu Yan."

Qi Ling was puzzled, "Such a fine item, why give it to Chu Yan?"

"This item is indeed excellent, but Qiongqi’s fierce nature is hard to change. When using the Spine Whip, Qiongqi’s ferocity will influence the user’s mind, trying to take control of the new body."

Luo Han curled his lips, "The Artifact Spirit of the Spine Whip is Qiongqi’s soul."

Chu Yan possesses the rare Seven Evil Fate Diagram.

Naturally fierce and violent, this weapon would not empower Chu Yan like adding wings to a tiger; instead, it would incite him to rage, thus losing his sanity.

Qi Ling opened the white jade box, and inside was a ring.

The ring’s face was an oval, smooth gemstone, a dark red with fine white lines inside that looked like some fierce beast’s totem.

Staring at the ring for too long, Qi Ling, whose cultivation was still low, felt an inexplicable urge to go on a killing spree.

Luo Han stood up, covered the white jade box, and said to him, "By the way, this item isn’t suitable for you. Even Chu Yan and I, with our cultivation, can’t control Qiongqi’s soul, let alone a minor cultivator like you.

If you don’t want to lose your life, don’t set your heart on this item."

Qi Ling and Chu Yan had the same Fate Diagram, both with the Seven Evil Fate.

Such people are exceptionally fierce and favored by the Heavenly Dao.

If they were to step on the cultivation path, their cultivation and Qi Fortune would advance by leaps and bounds.

If they were born in the Cultivation World, they would be the Children of Destiny that every Major Sect would vie for.

Initially, Luo Han had taken a liking to Qi Ling and nurtured him precisely because of his Fate Diagram.

Chu Yan was utterly loyal to the Netherworld Emperor, and betrayal was almost impossible. Therefore, Luo Han wanted to cultivate a second child of Seven Evil to counter Chu Yan, and this person would obey him.

Hearing Luo Han’s words, Qi Ling thought of the feeling he just experienced.

Just one look, yet he was utterly unable to control his emotions.

It was evident how powerful the ancient ferocious beast Qiongqi was; even Chu Yan would likely be affected.

"Keep it safe and find an opportunity to give it to Chu Yan."

Qi Ling pursed his lips, "If I give it to him without reason, considering his cautious nature, he probably won’t accept it."

Luo Han looked at him displeased, "Can’t you think of a way? This is something you should consider, not something this prince should worry about."

"I understand," Qi Ling responded.

He concealed the emotions in his eyes and put away the white jade box.

Not long after, Luo Han let Qi Ling leave the villa first.

He drove back to his place but didn’t get out of the car immediately; instead, he sat in the car for a long time.

Last time, following Luo Han’s orders, he had delivered a finger bone to Red Mountain Town.

Red Mountain Town had stirred significantly, and Qi Ling saw it all from the shadows. He did not recognize the Immortal Emperor’s avatar who came later to handle the situation or the Cheng Wu who intervened, but he did see Chu Yan and Black and White Impermanence.

Combining this with Luo Han’s other arrangements, Qi Ling guessed that what Luo Han had made him do was likely aimed at Chu Yan.

This time was no different.

He glanced at the White Jade Box in his hand, his expression somewhat conflicted, "Should I give it to him?"

The words Qi Ling had just spoken to Luo Han were half-truths.

His relationship with Chu Yan was indeed not as good; after all, Chu Yan had never acknowledged him as a friend. But it wasn’t as superficial as Qi Ling had said, for he didn’t really want to hurt Chu Yan.

It took quite a while before Qi Ling finally put away the White Jade Box.

He planned to find Chu Yan first and have a talk.

On Chu Yan’s side, after he left the Heavenly Master Sect, he was investigating the disappearance of Qing Dai.

He thought back to the incident at Red Mountain Town, where Qing Dai had left with Nan Xian.

Hence, Chu Yan contacted Nan Xian to inquire about matters regarding Qing Dai.

"Why are you asking about her?"

On the phone, Nan Xian’s tone was slightly annoyed.

This young man claimed he did not like Qing Dai and had eyes and heart only for Qin Zhao, didn’t he?

Now suddenly calling to ask about Qing Dai—had he changed his heart?

If Chu Yan dared to wrong Zhaozhao, he would never let him off!

Chu Yan had only asked one question about Qing Dai, and Nan Xian’s mind went wild, imagining scenarios where Chu Yan had grown tired of Qin Zhao and wanted to abandon his family and hook up with Qing Dai.

"What, are you jealous?"

Chu Yan’s light comment nearly made Nan Xian jump in frustration.

"What are you blabbering about? Why would I be jealous? Your asking about Qing Dai has nothing to do with me! I’m just concerned about my precious disciple, lest someone cuckolds her!"

"Oh." Chu Yan’s tone remained nonchalant, "Are you with Qing Dai now?"

Nan Xian, speaking self-righteously, said, "Yes, she loves clinging to married men so much, I must keep an eye on her to prevent her from ruining my disciple’s happiness!"

Chu Yan furrowed his brow, a flicker of doubt crossing his eyes.

If Nan Xian said he was with Qing Dai, why had the Immortal Realm received news that Qing Dai had been kidnapped?

This matter might not be as straightforward as it seemed.

Nan Xian was nervous, terrified that Chu Yan might indeed have fallen for Qing Dai.

What was so good about that silly girl?

His disciple was a hundred times better!

"I’ll report this matter to Qin Zhao, and the reason I’m meeting her is work-related."

Nan Xian’s heart relaxed, "Oh, I see. Then come on over."

Chu Yan hung up and had Nan Xian send him the location via WeChat.

After receiving the location, he found out that they were still in Nancheng, not far from Red Mountain Town where they were last.

As Chu Yan was about to head to Nancheng, he received a call from Qi Ling.

"Are you free? We haven’t met for a long time, how about having a meal together?"

"Can’t I meet you if nothing’s up?"

"...." Qi Ling’s mouth twitched, and he showed his annoyance, "Then make some time to see me, brat! I still really want to see you!"