Chen Qi said flatly,
"The Undying Dragon Emperor never said I was his son. For as long as I can remember, I have always called him Adoptive Father.
"He passed the Celestial Qilin Sword on to me, but claimed he had simply come across it by chance.
"But while organizing the library, I discovered a hidden compartment. Inside, I found information about the Celestial Qilin Sword's origin.
"And that was the first time I learned of the name 'Qilin Hall.'"
He paused, turning to look at the scenery outside the window.
The view from the fifth floor of the Langhuan Restaurant was excellent.
At some point, snowflakes had begun to drift down, blanketing the earth. Chen Qi stared blankly for a moment before continuing,
"The dangerous thing about many matters is the curiosity and doubt they inspire.
"Because those feelings compel you to keep digging…
"And the more you dig, the more despairing the answers become.
"Some traces can never be completely wiped away.
