After looting everything—the space in the Sumeru Mustard Seed was sufficient—the two finally left the Ancient Dragon Tomb. Qin Chuan had considered leaving through the Ancient Dragon Tomb to reach his desired destination faster.
However, after several attempts, he realized it wasn't as he had imagined. From here, he would truly need to find his way on his own. From the outside, he could make contact with humans, proceed gradually, follow established paths, and avoid detours. Therefore, going through the Ancient Dragon Tomb wasn't the best option.
Back in Zhenwu City, everything was as before. The Tai family hadn't made any unusual moves, and the return of Qin Chuan and Yu Qing hadn't attracted any attention from Yin Qi.
Yu Qing would occasionally come here to relax, but she didn't belong here, or even anywhere else; she was a lonely person. A
truly lonely person. Qin Chuan felt the same way, which was why he was determined to take this woman away. He loved her, truly loved her.
He didn't want her to die young and alone. He didn't consider himself a savior, nor did he ever think of being one. He had simply encountered this situation, and he wasn't alone; he had no one by his side.
His women all had their own lives and destinies. For example, Chengcheng was a smart woman who understood many things clearly. He had his own things to do, and her presence wasn't necessarily better than his absence.
It wasn't just her; Yuan Su, Langyuan, Suhe, and Beiming Bingchuan also didn't follow him. It wasn't that they didn't want to, but the circumstances didn't allow it.
As long as Qin Chuan wasn't truly settled, they wouldn't be suitable, or at least not for a certain period.
Qin Chuan also knew that he was surrounded by too many dangers, his wanderings, and his mission. Besides, some of his women already had children, making them unsuitable.
And he couldn't stop.
He knew he wasn't a good father, but few people in this world could truly be there for their children, especially martial artists.
This time, the gains were truly immense, a windfall, something rare and precious. However, now Qin Chuan just wanted to see Chu Shiqing and the others as soon as possible.
He couldn't think about this; thinking about it made him impatient, wanting to appear before them immediately. That longing was driving him crazy.
"What are you thinking about?" Yu Qing asked, seeing Qin Chuan lost in thought.
"I miss the kids. It's been so long since I've seen them. Sigh, I'm such a terrible father," Qin Chuan sighed with a bitter smile.
Yu Qing smiled. "That's life. They say things don't always go as planned. Instead of thinking too much, imagine how to make up for the regrets. What do you think?"
Qin Chuan nodded. "When we have a child, we'll take her with us. You can't leave me again."
Yu Qing rolled her eyes at this shameless guy, but she was powerless to argue. This bastard looked ready for her to argue, and no amount of arguing would change anything.
"My wife, I want a hug!" Qin Chuan said with a smile.
"Get lost!" Yu Qing rolled her eyes.
But Qin Chuan didn't care. He pulled her into his arms, a smile on his face. He looked at the woman who was now blushing. She was aloof and elegant, and the more aloof she was, the more flawlessly beautiful she became.
"Alright, Qin Chuan, stop fooling around. There are some things I need to tell you now," Yu Qing said, trying to avoid Qin Chuan's lips, but he kissed her cheek.
Qin Chuan smiled: "Go ahead, I'm listening."
"How can I say anything like this?" Yu Qing cupped Qin Chuan's face in her hands.
"You told me you wanted to go to the most prestigious places in the Nine Heavens. I know a path, but it's very complicated, and it's the only one I know," Yu Qing said quickly.
Qin Chuan paused, stopping, but still held her tightly: "What path?"
"The Imperial Path. You must keep walking along this path to reach the true sects, and only then will you have a chance to enter that place," Yu Qing said.
"That seems normal, I've experienced it before, nothing special," Qin Chuan said, surprised.
"Small countries and large countries are the same, only the specific details are different, just like this life. This year, next year, and the years to come, the four seasons are the same, but the specific events are different," Yu Qing said.
Qin Chuan nodded: "Hmm, I understand. So, the road ahead doesn't seem as easy as it looks?"
"It is indeed difficult, and the only way I can help you is through the Bright Moon Kingdom. The Bright Moon Kingdom is currently beset by powerful enemies outside and internal turmoil. I can help you establish a connection, and whether you can take it, and how long it will take, depends on you. As for whether there are other paths, I don't know right now," Yu Qing said earnestly.
"I will listen to my wife. We will advance and retreat together. May I ask which connection my wife has established for me?" Qin Chuan asked.
Yu Qing glared at him: "The royal family!"
"The royal family?" Wang Xu was taken aback.
"I met someone by chance, a prince of the Bright Moon Kingdom, but not the crown prince. However, this person is highly regarded, and he is a good person with great ability. He is eager to recruit talent and already has five warriors capable of defeating ten thousand men under his command," Yu Qing said.
"A prince? Then I'd like to go and see him," Qin Chuan chuckled.
"Qin Chuan, what are you thinking? Be serious," Yu Qing said irritably.
"My lady has never had any male friends. Well, I'm your man, not exactly a friend. For someone you think so highly of, my husband is jealous," Qin Chuan said, clearly annoyed.
Yu Qing, seeing Qin Chuan's intense jealousy, couldn't help but laugh: "You're jealous!"
"Yes, I am. It's so sour, a big bite! My lady, please comfort me," Qin Chuan said pitifully.
This woman was aloof, elegant, and reserved. Qin Chuan never played by the rules in front of her. Other men would be as proper as possible in front of her, always afraid of offending her.
Qin Chuan did the opposite, being as unconventional as possible, but always maintaining a proper balance. At first, Qin Chuan was actually quite proper, but the more familiar they became, the more unconventional he became.
Yu Qing lowered her head and kissed him, because he was now lying down, his head resting on her lap.
Qin Chuan wasn't actually jealous. Although Yu Qing wasn't his wife, the fact that she acted this way meant it was destined; she would never seek another man besides herself—that was her nature.
The first man to open her heart, the one who can enter her soul, will be her only man.
"The one you mentioned, the one who can defeat ten thousand men?" Qin Chuan asked.
"Actually, once you arrive in the Nine Heavens Land, it's quite different from what you've seen before. Look at the city walls; they're incredibly high, not only high but also extremely thick, no less than a hundred meters high and tens of meters thick, made of special materials, and reinforced with arrays and talismans. These walls are used to intercept large armies."
"Intercept large armies?"
Qin Chuan had previously only encountered masters who dominated the realms; in reality, many kingdoms' soldiers were beyond the reach of these masters. But he realized he had overlooked many things.
It's said that many ants can kill an elephant. But what about ordinary soldiers? Even a master soldier, if caught in a human wave tactic, will die once their energy is depleted. Or perhaps the soldiers have formations to withstand the attacks of a master, or maybe the masters on both sides are evenly matched…
Furthermore, there are special units. Ordinary units might not be enough, but there are high-level soldiers and super soldiers. A few thousand of these might be enough to kill a Celestial Venerable warrior.
This is a world of national warfare, where even the smallest soldiers cannot be ignored.