Let's go, I'll take you to see her!" Lord Li Wang said softly.
He then led the way.
His spine seemed slightly bent, and his entire demeanor had changed dramatically in just a short time.
This was the power of one's mind; a person's state of mind directly influences them, making it crucial to cultivate a stable and disciplined mind.
Qin Chuan wasn't afraid of any underhanded tricks, but he couldn't afford to be careless. After all, besides poison, this world also contained hidden traps.
If someone was determined to die, they wouldn't hesitate to take those they wanted to kill with them.
Therefore, Qin Chuan had to be cautious.
As for his junior sister being his daughter, that wouldn't be a factor. To him, his daughter was merely a symbol, or a sigh.
Hmm?
This was an underground place. Upon entering, Qin Chuan immediately noticed that the stone walls were unusual; they were made of meteorites that had fallen from the sky.
These meteorites were extraordinary, incredibly sturdy. Even with Qin Chuan's Golden Divine Eyes, he found that these meteorites were almost impossible to destroy, even by divine weapons.
Interesting. Qin Chuan initially thought the other party was utterly despondent, and that given his current state, he wouldn't harbor any murderous intent towards him.
However, it now seemed more complex. If he and the other entered this secret chamber, they might never emerge.
This meteorite was not only impervious to divine weapons, but it also isolated the vital energy of heaven and earth. Entering this place meant relying almost entirely on physical strength, and it likely also blocked access to treasures.
Once inside, even treasures might be unusable. Qin Chuan possessed a treasure—the Five Elements Immortal Banner, a supreme artifact—he wondered if it could withstand the meteorite's restriction.
The junior sister remained silent, but she frequently glanced at the man, her father, her blood father.
She should have been his precious daughter, enjoying a wonderful childhood and cherished memories. But all of this was simple, something even ordinary families could enjoy, a luxury for him.
The middle-aged man naturally sensed the junior sister's gaze, but he had no choice. For the sake of the City Lord's Mansion and the Li family
, he had to clean up his mess. Otherwise, if his brother became the head of the family, his family wouldn't have an easy time either.
Even if they were brothers, the woman before him was still his own daughter.
He dared not look at her. No matter what he did, no matter how heartless he was, he would always suffer losses, especially since neither his daughter nor his woman had done anything wrong; it was all his fault.
But now he could only continue making mistakes, knowing it was wrong, yet still persisting, hurting the people closest to him.
This feeling was truly unbearable, especially when he was alone, it could make him weep silently. Humans are emotional beings; everything is ultimately governed by emotions.
"Even now, you still want to kill us," Qin Chuan said softly.
Lord Li Wangcheng trembled slightly, stopped, turned to look at Qin Chuan, then at his daughter. He saw the look in her eyes; though still indifferent, there was a complexity within that indifference.
That look made him very sad. He had experienced everything in his life, but he had never had children to dote on him. Due to various reasons, he had spent little time with almost all of his children.
He was the lord of a city, one of the twelve royal cities, naturally very busy. Although he had gained much, he had also lost much.
Qin Chuan's words didn't change him much. Looking at Qin Chuan, he asked, "Are you scared?"
It would be a lie to say he didn't hate this young man who had crippled him, but he was outmatched and careless. He regretted it, but there was no chance for regret.
Although Qin Chuan was young, he wasn't impulsive. He nodded, "I'm scared!"
City Lord Li was also taken aback. His provocation, though utterly inept, was usually quite effective, especially against a young, powerful, and proud man.
At least in Qin Chuan's eyes, he was a proud young man; after all, so young and powerful, he must be very proud.
City Lord Li smiled and shook his head, "Come on, I won't harm you."
His words were sincere, but Qin Chuan still felt uneasy. But what could he do now? Not go?
Or threaten to release his junior sister's mother?
That was a viable option; he could use the City Lord's Mansion as leverage. But then the man spoke.
"I know what you want to say. I think it's useless. I have no value now, and the City Lord's Mansion isn't as simple as you think."
Qin Chuan frowned, hesitating.
"Young man, you're not that kind of person. My brother may not have many other skills, but he's exceptional at judging character. I can see right through you. Do you think your plan will work?"
Qin Chuan was speechless. He wasn't the kind of person to kill indiscriminately. As long as the other party remained steadfast, he really couldn't bring himself to kill to force them.
But the more he thought about it, the more suspicious he became. What could he do?
He was also afraid to go down. It was really having an effect. A martial artist's unwavering courage was being challenged. Qin Chuan found his mindset shifting.
He knew it was because he had seen that this place was made of special meteorite, and the fear he felt had a significant impact on a martial artist. The
path of martial arts is fraught with difficulties and hardships. One must cultivate a fearless mindset. This fearlessness doesn't mean never retreating, or knowingly charging forward to certain death—that's foolish.
But this time, it was a suspenseful moment that had touched Qin Chuan's heart, and he was already affected. To completely eliminate this influence, he had to go in.
"Junior Sister, you stay here. I'll go in!" Qin Chuan said softly.
Qin Chuan still had the Five Elements Immortal Banner, a trump card, though he didn't know if it would work, it was still a glimmer of hope.
Besides, Qin Chuan also had the Golden Divine Eye; even with secret chambers and formations, there were still ways to deal with them.
Thinking of these things, his mind gradually calmed down.
"I'm going!" his junior sister said firmly.
Qin Chuan nodded, not stopping her.
He knew he couldn't stop her anyway.
City Lord Li Wang smiled and led the way inside, followed by Qin Chuan and his junior sister.
*Whoosh!*
They hadn't gone far when the entrance sealed off. The place was brightly lit with luminous pearls and such.
However, Qin Chuan's heart skipped a beat. It seemed the inevitable had arrived. Whatever the reason, City Lord Li Wang was trying to kill him.
Qin Chuan looked at City Lord Li Wang in front of him: "What do you mean?"
Actually, Qin Chuan had already guessed, but he still asked.
"Now that my daughter is here, the whole family is reunited. I originally thought you and my daughter were husband and wife, but it seems we are not. But it doesn't matter. It's good for everyone to live together here," Lord Li Wang said happily.