Traveling Back Early: Forcing the Young Empress to Sign a Lifetime Servitude Contract

134: What are you stuffing in there?The heavenly phoenix pearl?

Huang Qingxue said in surprise, ”Senior Luo recognizes this Divine Artifact?”

”Qingxue... how did you manage to repair it?” Luo Yin was equally incredulous.

Huang Qingxue told the truth, ”I just infused my power into it... after it recognized me as its master... I found that my power could repair it... is it that difficult?”

Recognizing a master?

”It seems it chose you; presumably, your power is exactly what it needs,” Luo Yin said with realization. ”Not everyone can make this Divine Artifact recognize them as master; in fact, it is usually very difficult to control.”

Jiang Susu asked in astonishment, ”Senior Luo, what exactly is the heavenly phoenix pearl?”

Meeting their curious gazes, Luo Yin said slowly, ”This is a Divine Artifact from the Three Thousand Divine Provinces. Actually, when it first appeared on the Cangyun Continent back then, it was already in a damaged state. At that time, no one could make it recognize them as master, so it couldn’t be repaired or exert its power as a Divine Artifact. Only then did we have the chance to kill the person who brought it to the Cangyun Continent. Otherwise... the outcome of that battle back then might have been different.”

“Three Thousand Divine Provinces?” Huang Qingxue’s expression shifted as she pressed, “Senior Luo, what kind of place is the Three Thousand Divine Provinces?”

“Cough!”

Chen Qingxuan hurriedly patted Luo Yin’s fragrant shoulder and interjected, “It’s just a place. What Xiao Luo means is... this heavenly phoenix pearl was left behind by an enemy from those Three Thousand Divine Provinces, right?”

Luo Yin nodded noncommittally.

After plundering the enemy’s memories back then, she knew of the existence of the . However, because the was damaged and the enemy hadn’t been able to use it effectively, she hadn’t taken it to heart.

She never expected that after ten thousand years, the heavenly phoenix pearl would surface again... and even find a master who could repair it.

It was truly a cause for reflection.

At this moment, Huang Qingxue spoke again, “Since Senior Luo recognizes the heavenly phoenix pearl, you must also understand its functions, right? To be honest, because the heavenly phoenix pearl is in a damaged state, I haven’t dared to fully unleash its abilities yet... I wonder if Senior Luo could enlighten me?”

“The heavenly phoenix pearl is a rather special Divine Artifact. It can be used as both a weapon and for self-defense. Besides that, it has functional uses such as detoxification, healing, and refining. Even in the Three Thousand Divine Provinces, it is a precious and rare all-purpose Magic Treasure.”

Luo Yin told her truthfully.

As she spoke, her phoenix-like eyes looked toward Chen Qingxuan. “And besides these abilities, it has an even more special use, which is detaining soul-intent and extracting memories... So, once you truly repair it completely, Qingxue, even if that evil cultivator has three heads and six arms or lives as long as the heavens, he can only be detained within the heavenly phoenix pearl... never to be free again.”

“Holy crap?!”

Chen Qingxuan was so startled his body jolted.

Especially since Luo Yin had pointedly looked at him while describing it... it gave him an indescribable pressure.

“Why is Senior Chen so excited?” Huang Qingxue cast a suspicious look.

Chen Qingxuan hurriedly said, “Cough... I’m happy! Just thinking about you getting such a Divine Artifact... haha... I’m so excited I want to cry.”

Although she couldn’t see Chen Qingxuan’s expression, hearing his voice trembling with excitement, Huang Qingxue stepped forward and smiled. “Don’t worry, Senior Chen. I will definitely finish repairing the heavenly phoenix pearl as soon as possible. Sooner or later, I’ll make that evil cultivator... wish he were dead.”

“Well, thank you very much!”

Chen Qingxuan felt like weeping but had no tears.

At this moment, even Jiang Susu on the side didn’t know what to say.

Huang Qingxue didn’t suspect anything; in her view... it was perfectly reasonable for Chen Qingxuan to be this excited.

Ever since she learned that Chen Qingxuan and Luo Yin were Dao Companions and mistakenly thought Luo Yin had been victimized by the evil cultivator... she could well understand Chen Qingxuan’s feelings.

After all, the enmity of having one’s wife taken was no less than what she had experienced!

“You guys chat... I’m going to go calm my nerves.”

Immediately, Chen Qingxuan used an excuse to leave... inside the main hall.

Chen Qingxuan walked toward a familiar figure and led him out of the Hundred Flowers Tower.

“Senior Chen, please give me your orders.” Li Yan was all smiles. Anyone seeing him probably wouldn’t believe that this was the famous Grand Elder of the Fentian Pavilion.

Chen Qingxuan said calmly, “What? Can’t I just chat with you if nothing’s wrong?”

“Oh, no, no... I definitely didn’t mean that.”

“Elder Li, do you think I can trust you?”

“Hmm?”

Li Yan wiped away his smile upon hearing this and immediately said seriously, “Senior Chen, my admiration for you is like a surging river, endless and continuous, and like the flooding Yellow River, once it starts, it’s unstoppable!”

“Good!” Chen Qingxuan pulled out a Medicinal Pill, handed it over, and said, “If it’s truly as you say, then eat this pill.”

“What kind of pill is this?”

“This is the Chaoxian Pill,” Chen Qingxuan introduced. “After eating it, if you ever dare to betray me in the future, you will suffer tortures worse than death—your body will be riddled with holes and fester with pus... and this curse isn’t limited to you; it will follow your Bloodline and entangle your clansmen.”

“This...?”

Li Yan was dumbfounded.

“What? Don’t dare to eat it?”

“Senior Chen... did I do something wrong?”

“If you won’t eat it, then forget it.”

Chen Qingxuan made a move to put the pill away.

But just then, Li Yan suddenly reached out to stop him. “Wait. Although I don’t know why Senior Chen is doing this, with your strength, killing me would be effortless; there’s no need to go to such trouble. Besides, I’ve never thought of betraying Senior Chen... there’s nothing to be afraid of.”

Saying this, Li Yan snatched the pill and swallowed it.

But the next moment, his eyes widened. “This Chaoxian Pill... why does it look so much like a Qi Gathering pill?”

“Because it is a Qi Gathering pill!”

Chen Qingxuan shook his head with a smile.

Meeting Li Yan’s stunned gaze, he pulled out an already prepared letter. “Stay here and read this for a while. Don’t tell anyone.”

After saying that, Chen Qingxuan turned and left.

A short while later.

The four of them walked out of the Hundred Flowers Tower together.

Chen Qingxuan waved his hand and said, “Susu, you and Qingxue don’t need to see us out. Xiao Luo and I have other things to attend to, so we won’t stay any longer.”

“Then Senior Chen... remember to come by often!” Jiang Susu said meaningfully.

“Take care, Senior Luo,” Huang Qingxue also spoke.

“Mm!”

Luo Yin replied with a nod, glanced at Chen Qingxuan, and flew off first.

“...”

Chen Qingxuan’s forehead was covered in black lines.

Just as he was preparing to leave, Li Yan happened to walk back. “Se-Senior Chen... you’re leaving?”

“Keep up the good work.”

After dropping those words, Chen Qingxuan chased after Luo Yin.

“Sigh...”

Watching Chen Qingxuan’s departing back, Li Yan hesitated to speak.

On the other side.

Back in her room, Huang Qingxue spoke up, “Susu, are they really Dao Companions? Why do I feel like Senior Luo doesn’t really want to talk to Senior Chen?”

“Emm...” A flash of guilt crossed Jiang Susu’s eyes as she forced a smile. “Maybe all old couples are like that!”

“Could it be because of that evil cultivator... that their relationship has run into problems?”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“It’s just... I heard that evil cultivator is quite... capable.” Huang Qingxue pursed her lips.

“True!”

Jiang Susu nodded.

Seeing that her good sister hadn’t caught on, Huang Qingxue didn’t continue the topic.

On the other side.

“Hey, hey, hey... wait for me.” After catching up to Luo Yin, Chen Qingxuan complained, “Why are you going so fast? I’m still behind you!”

Luo Yin looked back crossly. “Who gave you permission to call me Xiao Luo?”

Chen Qingxuan rubbed his nose. “We’re pretending to be Dao Companions... I can’t exactly call you Senior Luo, can I?”

“You...”

Luo Yin’s lips parted slightly, but she had no rebuttal.

But the next moment, she still huffed, “To be honest, Qingxue should have stuffed her foot in your mouth!”

“Stuffed what into where?”

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