Chapter 411, Three Lives Lotus

Translator: Silavin

 

“Neurotic woman…” Seeing that the aura around this woman had calmed down, Qin Yichen finally stood up somewhat awkwardly, patting the dust off his robe while muttering under his breath.

 

Though his voice was extremely soft, it still reached the woman’s ears. She raised her eyebrows, ready to discipline Qin Yichen, but upon seeing the not-yet-dried blood on his face, a flash of apology flickered in her eyes.

 

“This is not a place you should be in. Leave.” The woman’s red lips parted slightly, emitting a cold voice, her tone carrying undeniable authority.

 

Qin Yichen rolled his eyes. [Not even an apology, and you want to order me to leave?] However, remembering her strength that could easily dominate him, he could only offer a bitter smile.

 

Then, suddenly, his eyes lit up as he cupped his hands toward the woman and said, “My name is Qin Yichen, and I have no intention of competing with you for treasures. I followed you impulsively just to see what treasures might be hidden here. May I ask for your honourable surname?”

 

“You do have some skill to have followed me for so long.” The woman glanced at Qin Yichen and after a pause said, “My name is Lan Xinyu. Since you have no intention of taking treasures, I advise you to retreat quickly. This place is not as simple as you think, and there are no treasures here.”

 

“Lan Xinyu?”

 

Qin Yichen frowned. For a woman of her calibre, he should have been somewhat familiar with her name, but the name ‘Lan Xinyu’ was completely unfamiliar to him.

 

*Boom…*

 

As they conversed, the whole palace suddenly shook.

 

Noticing this disturbance, a strange expression flashed across Lan Xinyu’s beautiful face. At this moment, she no longer bothered with Qin Yichen and with a movement of her body, she darted toward the depths of the palace.

 

Seeing Lan Xinyu cut their conversation short and was hastily entering deeper, Qin Yichen fell into contemplation. Although he understood the difference in strength between himself and Lan Xinyu, after some thought, he gritted his teeth and followed.

 

Regarding Qin Yichen’s unconcealed pursuit, Lan Xinyu’s eyebrows furrowed, but she did not stop him.

 

She was just that confident. Earlier, she had already taught Qin Yichen a lesson, and she believed he would not be foolish enough to cause trouble. Moreover, even if Qin Yichen did cause trouble, she was fully confident she could easily subdue him.

 

As for letting him follow, it was perhaps to compensate for mistaking him for someone of a Foreign Race.

 

Afterward, Qin Yichen followed behind Lan Xinyu into the depths of the palace. Before his eyes appeared an ordinary stone chamber without any decorations.

 

Qin Yichen’s gaze swept around the stone chamber, then stopped at its centre, where there was a stone coffin without a lid. Above the stone coffin was a ball of light emanating vibrant vitality.

 

From the faint light, it was not hard to see that the object within resembled a lotus flower.

 

“Three Lives Lotus!” Seeing that ball of light, Qin Yichen’s pupils suddenly contracted, and a flash of excitement appeared in his eyes.

 

The Three Lives Lotus was an exceptional treasure, a Grade higher than the Mortality Flower!

 

However, although Qin Yichen wanted to obtain it, a treasure that countless people dreamed of, he knew very clearly that if he made any unusual move, this woman called Lan Xinyu would subdue him in an instant.

 

“Haaaaa…” Qin Yichen could not help but sigh. Though the Three Lives Lotus was precious, when compared to his life, the choice was obvious.

 

At this moment, Lan Xinyu raised her fair arm, then extended her jade hand and directly grasped the ball of light.

 

*Hum…* Facing Lan Xinyu’s grasp, the Three Lives Lotus began to urgently tremble, and a strong resistive force continuously emanated from it.

 

*Humph!* Seeing this ball of light resist so violently, Lan Xinyu frowned and coldly snorted, her jade hand suddenly tightening its grip.

 

*Hum hum…* As she increased her force again, the trembling of the light ball immediately intensified, and fine cracks quietly appeared on the surface of the light. It seemed unable to resist Lan Xinyu’s grasp.

 

*Bang!* Finally, with a crisp sound, the ball of light was forcibly crushed. With the shattering of its barrier, the Three Lives Lotus within was completely exposed to the air.

 

With the exposure of the Three Lives Lotus, a subtle wave spread out, and with this wave, a fragrant scent wafted toward them.

 

Qin Yichen could not help but take a deep breath, instantly feeling refreshed throughout his body, a sensation of comfort spreading from his heart.

 

“Do you want it?” At this time, an alluring voice suddenly sounded by Qin Yichen’s ear.

 

“Of course…” Without any hesitation, Qin Yichen nodded and quickly said.

 

*Giggle…* A bell-like laugh rang out, and then, under Qin Yichen’s wide-eyed gaze, Lan Xinyu waved her jade arm and placed the Three Lives Lotus into her Space Ring.

 

[You!] Qin Yichen’s mouth twitched, feeling as if he had fallen from Heaven to Hell.

 

He was not particularly surprised that Lan Xinyu had a Space Ring, but it seemed he had no hope of obtaining the Three Lives Lotus.

 

What was infuriating was that she had even teased him!

 

[Forget it, though this thing is precious, it’s not worth risking my life for…] Finally, Qin Yichen could only console himself, though a bit disappointed, he was helpless. His strength was inferior to hers, and forcibly taking it would not end well.

 

“You’re quite sensible.” Seeing that Qin Yichen had shown no intention of seizing the lotus from beginning to end, Lan Xinyu’s showed a little of her white teeth, but her voice suddenly turned cold, changing the subject. “If you don’t want to die, don’t follow me anymore.”

 

After speaking, Lan Xinyu moved, leaving a fragrant breeze as she passed by Qin Yichen.

 

[What rotten luck!] Looking at Lan Xinyu’s disappearing figure, Qin Yichen could not help but curse.

 

He had worked so hard to get here, but got nothing in the end. However, cursing aside, Qin Yichen still had no options. A Heavenly Martial Artist, and one whose cultivation exceeded his, she was simply beyond his ability to confront.

 

[But, I refuse to believe I can’t get anything!] Qin Yichen gritted his teeth, his figure darting up again, following far behind Lan Xinyu.

 

Not far along, Qin Yichen was discovered by her, but Lan Xinyu merely glanced at where he was without exposing him.

 

Qin Yichen frowned. He could see that she was not driving him away purely because she looked down on him!

 

What followed puzzled Qin Yichen. Lan Xinyu did not enter any other ancient palaces but swiftly flew toward a certain location.