Chapter 371, Close Friends

Translator: Silavin

 

Perhaps sensing the arrival of Xia Zilin, Lu Linghan, who was in cultivation, slowly opened her eyes.

 

Seeing the unfamiliar woman before her, she was taken aback. Especially when she discovered that this stranger’s gaze was fixed upon her, seemingly studying her.

 

“Hello? Miss?” Lu Linghan called out twice before rousing Xia Zilin from her contemplation.

 

“I apologize, I was just thinking about some things…” Xia Zilin lowered her head slightly, not daring to meet her gaze directly.

 

She did not understand why she felt guilty either. After all, she was currently the Crown Princess of the Grand Empire – why should she fear anyone within the Grand Empire?

 

“Um…” Lu Linghan hesitated, finding the woman before her increasingly strange. Due to their unfamiliarity, she was particularly puzzled about how this woman had made her way to her residence.

 

“Oh, I am a friend of Master Qin, I came to the Heavenly Unicorn Dynasty to see his former residence…” Seemingly realising how peculiar her behaviour was, Xia Zilin composed herself and explained with a smile.

 

“My Husband?” Lu Linghan was slightly surprised, but thinking of the Father and Daughter who had left her, she could not help feeling melancholic. Both had been gone for so long, yet neither had returned to see her.

 

If Qin Yichen had not told her that she could not travel outside until she could fully suppress the Yin Energy within her body, she would have gone to Central Province City to find the Father-Daughter pair long ago.

 

However, even after such dedicated cultivation, she was still some distance away from partially mastering the Profound Dark Eternal Body Technique.

 

Perhaps Lu Heze and the others found Xia Zilin’s arrival normal, so they had not noticed anything unusual but Lu Linghan certainly did.

 

Especially given Xia Zilin’s guilty demeanour, which warranted her suspicion.

 

*Haaa…* Thinking of the group of female companions around Qin Yichen, Lu Linghan could not help but sigh.

 

Some things were truly beyond her control. Qin Yichen was too exceptional, exceptional to the point where everyone around him could not help but notice him.

 

It was only natural for women to be attracted to him. Was she herself not one of those who had been attracted to him?

 

“Please come in and sit.” Although she had discerned Xia Zilin’s intentions, Lu Linghan did not ask her to leave, instead led her into her palace chambers.

 

As the two women conversed, they discovered they had many similarities, and over time, they developed a mutual appreciation for each other.

 

Of course, they also inquired about how each had come to know Qin Yichen.

 

Lu Linghan naturally felt embarrassed.

 

To tell the truth, she and Qin Yichen had come together because of that unexpected incident in the ancient ruin. It was that incident that had allowed them to be together.

 

“You already have a Daughter?!” Upon learning they had Little Ling’er, Xia Zilin exclaimed in surprise, looking at Lu Linghan with an unusual gaze, might be from shock or… envy… or maybe both…

 

“Yes.” Lu Linghan nodded.

 

Although Little Ling’er was their child, she was also special. This was something both she and Qin Yichen knew well.

 

However, regardless of anything else, Little Ling’er was their Daughter. This was a fact that could not be changed.

 

When Xia Zilin learned that Qin Yichen had several other female companions, her eyes lit up.

 

“Sister, you… you actually don’t mind?” she tentatively asked, trying to gauge.

 

“Would it matter if I did?” Lu Linghan feigned a sigh, though her face showed no signs of sadness.

 

This was a world where the strong ruled. It was normal for a man to have multiple Wives and Concubines.

 

Even her Father, Lu Heze, who had dozens of beauties in his Royal Palace.

 

*Phew…* Upon hearing this response, Xia Zilin seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, her entire person relaxing.

 

The subsequent conversation naturally became more enjoyable.

 

However, Xia Zilin did not stay long in the Heavenly Unicorn Dynasty.

 

Why? Because she knew that Qin Yichen would likely return soon.

 

…

 

Three days later, outside Heavenly Unicorn City.

 

The two women were as beautiful as flowers, their beauty beyond compare.

 

“”Little’ Sister Xia must come play more often, just to chat with me.” After three days together, the two women’s relationship had reached the level of close friends, and Lu Linghan was naturally reluctant to see her leave.

 

“Don’t worry, Sister, I will definitely come often.” Xia Zilin actually did not want to leave either, as here there was no deception or scheming, and her entire being had found great relaxation in this place.

 

Unfortunately, all meetings must end in parting.

 

As Xia Zilin set off on her return journey, Qin Yichen similarly departed from Twilight City, flying toward Central Province City.

 

Accompanying him on this journey was Li Yuanba.

 

The distance from Twilight City to Central Province City in the Thousand Mist Empire was considerable. Even with Qin Yichen and Li Yuanba’s flying speed, it would take at least three to four days to return.

 

Li Yuanba also took the rare opportunity to relax, stopping at every major city they passed, thus greatly extending their journey time.

 

Fortunately, the situation in Twilight City had stabilized, and Qin Yichen no longer needed to be on guard against everyone each day. Without constraints and the psychological pressure, the journey was of extreme leisure, which he enjoyed to the fullest extent.

 

Before departing, Qin Yichen had specially forged giant hammers for Li Yuanba from a huge Black Cloud Stone, however, due to the hammers being too conspicuous, especially now that Li Yuanba’s reputation had spread far and wide, basically anyone who saw the giant hammers could guess his identity.

 

For this reason, Qin Yichen had forcibly stored the Black Cloud Hammers that Li Yuanba was reluctant to let go of, even in his sleep. into a Space Ring. Although Li Yuanba had some complaints, to be able to stay in each city for a while, he had to comply.

 

During their journey, the two frequently stopped and resumed. What should have been a three to four day journey had already taken five days, and they had only just entered the territory of the Thousand Mist Empire.

 

…

 

In Centre Line City, a major city in the southern region of the Thousand Mist Empire.

 

Arriving at Centre Line City, Li Yuanba skilfully landed outside the city, then unhurriedly walked toward the city. Qin Yichen also suppressed his urge to immediately rush back to Central Province City, and helplessly followed behind Li Yuanba.

 

The two walked straight into the city without any hindrance, as the guards had not even approached to inquire before being intimidated by one look from Li Yuanba and sheepishly standing back.

 

After entering the city, Li Yuanba walked directly toward the central district, passing through several streets with huge pedestrian flows, finally stopping in front of an extremely large tavern.

 

“I heard there’s a strong liquor called Cuckoo Blood in this Centre Line City. Don’t stop me, today I want to drink to my heart’s content!” Li Yuanba said to Qin Yichen before eagerly entering the tavern.