Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1711: Chapter 1711: Lurking Murderous Intent

”We can’t let her go. If she becomes a priest, we won’t have another chance to touch Daybreak Peak!” Kang Qingyuan said decisively.

”What’s so special about Daybreak Peak?” Kang Zihe asked curiously.

From beginning to end, Kang Qingyuan’s focus was on Daybreak Peak. Dealing with that Mu family girl was also for this purpose, avenging was secondary. So he became increasingly curious about the secrets hidden within Daybreak Peak.

”You don’t need to ask about that. You only need to know one thing: Daybreak Peak is about the life and death of our Kang family. It must not fall into the hands of the Mu family.” Kang Qingyuan said solemnly.

”Oh.” Seeing his grandfather’s expression, it was clear he wasn’t willing to reveal the secret. Although his heart was still full of curiosity, Kang Zihe dared not ask more.

”Alright, I’m a bit tired. You may leave now. Pass my order: I will be in seclusion for some days. Without my instructions, no one is to disturb me.” Kang Qingyuan instructed.

”Yes, Grandfather.” Kang Zihe respectfully exited.

Once he left the study, Kang Qingyuan gestured hand signs, creating several barriers, then flew out of the window and quickly disappeared into the night.

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Inside the carriage, Mu Hanyan, who was concentrating on thinking about the array, suddenly opened her eyes.

”What’s wrong?” Ye Yi’an had finished his cultivation already and was looking at her lovingly, noticing her slightly narrowed gaze and asked.

”It’s nothing.” Mu Hanyan exhaled and said.

Just now, while concentrating her mental state and repeatedly deducing the array in her mind, a strong unease suddenly arose in her heart. That feeling was like being stared at by a fierce Exotic Beast hidden in the darkness during previous training in the Longyan Mountain.

Mu Hanyan never doubted her intuition, and this time was no exception. If her guess was correct, someone was following them, and she could even vaguely sense a faint killing intent.

Who could it be? Besides Kang Qingyuan, Mu Hanyan couldn’t think of any other possibilities.

Ye Yi’an, in order to conceal his identity, had been reclusive for a thousand years, surely having no enemies. Sikong Qinglan, being bashful like a little girl, shouldn’t easily make enemies either. Mu Tu was just an ordinary villager; if he had any powerful enemies, he would have probably died a hundred times already. As for Ling Baobao, the ones he had the deepest grudge with were the villagers from Mu Family Village. The people following them couldn’t possibly be them.

Thus speculating, this person was likely coming for her, and she had just arrived on the Divine Continent, not having offended anyone, besides some priests in the Feng City Temple.

Considering Chu Yanghe’s status, even if dissatisfied with her rejection, he shouldn’t have murderous intent. Wen Rongsong and Liang Gubai had no real feud with her, only being instigated by Kang Qingyuan, and after receiving a reprimand from Chu Yanghe, they shouldn’t dare to stir up trouble. Aside from Kang Qingyuan, Mu Hanyan couldn’t think of anyone else.

Thinking of this, Mu Hanyan couldn’t help but worry. Ye Yi’an was too old, surely his strength was not as before. Sikong Qinglan’s strength didn’t seem strong either. If Kang Qingyuan made a move in this wilderness, they really had no ability to protect themselves.

However, despite her worries, Mu Hanyan didn’t want to make Ye Yi’an worried too, so she didn’t mention it.

Suddenly, there was a commotion outside, the carriage made creaking sounds and stopped.

”What’s happening?” Ye Yi’an asked.

”Lord Sacrificial Officer, a group of refugees is blocking the way.” Came Mu Tu’s booming voice from outside.

”Oh?” Ye Yi’an opened the curtain of the carriage.

Cold wind swooshed in, cutting like a knife on the face.

Several hundred civilians were seen lining up head-on, and the leading big man was blocking the carriage, pleading something to Mu Tu. Mu Tu showed a look of sympathy but said nothing, just occasionally turning his head to look at Ye Yi’an and others.

”Greetings to the Priest, greetings to the Priest.” Seeing the Ninth Rank Divine Priest robe on Ye Yi’an, the man’s eyes lit up and hurriedly kneeled down. The people behind followed his example and bowed en masse.

”Rise, who are you and why are you blocking our way?” Ye Yi’an waved his hand and said.

The old man’s face was full of benevolence, and coupled with the clean and tidy priest robe, he was shrouded in the glow of a God-man.

”Replying to your lordship, we are citizens of Xingping City. Thousands of years ago, we wandered into the wilderness and have roamed the world since. Recently, we received the grace of God, found some Outer Heaven Meteorite Gold, and intended to exchange it for food in Tianfeng City. Unexpectedly, we encountered your lordship on the road and would love to offer these Outer Heaven Meteorite Gold at a low price to you as a token of our gratitude.” The big man said respectfully.

”Outer Heaven Meteorite Gold!” Mu Hanyan’s heart skipped a beat, and she jumped off the carriage.

Recently, she had been delving into the Gathering Spirit Array. Although she hadn’t completely comprehended it, she was confident that if she had enough Meteorite Gold, she could just about set up the Gathering Spirit Array. It might not be as profound as the array in the Feng City Temple, but if she could mobilize the Power of Laws within it, it should have some might.

Mu Hanyan, secretly worried about Kang Qingyuan who was following them, was overjoyed to find someone selling Meteorite Gold Stone.

”Please take a look, esteemed Lady.” The big man, noticing Mu Hanyan’s apparent interest, was pleased in his heart and pulled open a cowhide rug on the ox cart behind him, revealing a pile of various stones in front of Mu Hanyan.

”Lady Han Yan!” Seeing Mu Hanyan’s apparent interest, Mu Tu anxiously shouted, desperately winking at her.

Needless to say, Mu Hanyan understood his concern.

These so-called Meteorite Gold, although varied, had extremely weak energy fluctuations. If Mu Hanyan’s guess was correct, this was likely leftover array materials from some abandoned array. Without continual support, most arrays in the world would gradually weaken and become obsolete as the power of Meteorite Gold Stones faded, even ancient relics are no exception.

Of course, they could also be useless stones from failed sword casting or alchemy attempts.

In any case, regardless of the type, these discarded Meteorite Gold were of no use. Mu Hanyan was greatly disappointed, realizing it was impossible to use these Meteorite Gold to set up an array against Kang Qingyuan following them.

”Esteemed Lady, these Meteorite Gold are not entirely useless. If used properly, they could be somewhat beneficial.” Seeing Mu Hanyan’s expression, the big man realized she had seen through the reality, and his previous excitement was replaced with self-consolation.