CHAPTER 72: CHAPTER 58: LOVE-STRUCK! THE SIDE QUEST BEGINS!

Miaoyin Zhenren said, "The remnants of the Heaven-Facing Sect have appeared again."

"Is that all?" Zhao Yi looked puzzled, "Hasn’t the Imperial Clan Court known about the remnants of the Heaven-Facing Sect for a long time?"

After saying this, he told Yao Qing, "The waiter who poisoned that Wild Monk last time is a member of the Heaven-Facing Sect!"

Yao Qing was aware of this matter.

After obtaining the waiter’s confession, the City Guard Army immediately investigated the Four Seas Restaurant, and several managers were arrested at that time.

Yao Qing, being new, wasn’t implicated, thus saved from trouble.

Miaoyin Zhenren shook her head, "The Heaven-Facing Sect was destroyed over a thousand years ago, and the scattered remnants can’t form any threat, so Xuanzhen Temple and the Imperial Clan Court haven’t paid much attention."

Saying this, she glanced at Zhao Yi, "However, there’s been a bit of an unexpected change."

"What unexpected change?" Zhao Yi asked curiously.

Miaoyin Zhenren glanced at Zuo Xiaoluo beside him, seeing her completely focused on Zhao Yi, and her mouth twitched.

Then, she said, enjoying the drama, "The Imperial Censor Su Changyuan recently went to the Imperial Clan Court to meet the Chief Censor and exposed that the Crown Prince Consort, Su Qianqian, had dealings with the Heaven-Facing Sect."

Hiss!

Zhao Yi nearly dropped his jaw in shock.

He thought he had misheard, and exclaimed in disbelief, "Are you sure you didn’t misspeak? Su Changyuan exposed his own daughter, Su Qianqian, and Su Qianqian also got involved with the Heaven-Facing Sect?"

Miaoyin Zhenren nodded, "I’m sure I didn’t misspeak! Not only is Su Qianqian involved with the Heaven-Facing Sect, according to Su Changyuan, she’s now the sect’s Saintess!"

Saintess?

Zhao Yi’s mouth twitched.

What’s going on in Su Qianqian’s mind?

Isn’t it good to just live well? Why bother courting death?

Thinking of this, a thought suddenly popped into Zhao Yi’s mind.

Could it be the plot’s arrangement?

After awakening, Zhao Yi no longer fawned over Su Qianqian.

Without him providing massive resources, the male and female protagonists couldn’t keep up with the original plot’s cultivation speed!

Thus, the plot started to push forward.

First, the male protagonist becomes an enemy of the world, then the female protagonist finds herself with no way out.

Once the male protagonist begins his arduous escape, the plot can justifiably arrange various fortuitous encounters for them.

At that time, when the female protagonist seeks him out, it’s easy for feelings to develop when they face life and death together.

In this way, the male protagonist won’t lack resources or women.

"So this is what it means to be a real son!" Zhao Yi clicked his tongue twice in his heart.

Miaoyin Zhenren continued, "Upon hearing the news, the Empress was immediately furious and issued an edict to the Imperial Court to strip Su Qianqian of her position as Crown Prince Consort, while ordering the Imperial Clan Court and Xuanzhen Temple to exterminate the remnants of the Heaven-Facing Sect and bring Su Qianqian back to the court!"

Miaoyin Zhenren said this while continuously glancing sideways at Zuo Xiaoluo.

Zuo Xiaoluo remained calm, her eyes showing no ripples.

It’s unknown if she knew about this matter long ago or if she simply didn’t care about her former rival.

Miaoyin Zhenren said to Zhao Yi, "I have official duties to attend, I can’t accompany you to play anymore; you have to handle your own matters!"

Zhao Yi said, "Do you know where those remnants of the Heaven-Facing Sect are?"

Miaoyin Zhenren dismissed it, "As long as they’re still in Great Xia, I can find them even if I have to dig three feet deep!"

Zhao Yi shook his head, "But how much manpower, material, and financial resources would that waste?"

Miaoyin Zhenren looked at him suspiciously, "Do you have a better idea?"

Zhao Yi nodded with a confident smile, "If I’m not mistaken, I actually know where those remnants’ lair is!"

Zhao Yi thought of the Dead Dragon Egg he had previously acquired.

According to the old monk, that Dragon Egg is the key to unlocking the protective array of the ancient tomb.

But according to the confession obtained by the City Guard Army from that waiter, it’s not an ancient tomb, but a branch dojo of the Heaven-Facing Sect.

So, if Zhao Yi’s guess is correct, the remnants of the Heaven-Facing Sect should be inside that dojo.

Miaoyin Zhenren apparently also thought of this, she shook her head, "The Imperial Clan Court has already sent people to investigate that dojo, but it’s empty, nothing’s there."

Zhao Yi was initially just speculating.

But hearing Miaoyin Zhenren’s words, he directly concluded.

Those people must be in the dojo!

Zhao Yi explained, "That dojo has an Array of Protection, the people sent by the Imperial Clan Court were likely deceived by the array."

Miaoyin Zhenren’s eyes lit up, "The array from a thousand years ago is still running smoothly now, which means someone must be maintaining it regularly! So those remnants are indeed inside that dojo!"

Zhao Yi nodded, "That’s exactly right."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Miaoyin Zhenren pulled Zhao Yi towards the exit, "Do you know how to open the protective array? Quick, tell me how! If this mission is successfully completed, you’ll be the top contributor!"

Zhao Yi said, "I can give you the means, but I want to come along too."

Zhao Yi hadn’t forgotten.

Inside that array, there’s a major opportunity.

Zhao Yi suspected it might be a Divine Beast.

In the original story, the male protagonist had a Divine Beast by his side.

Although Zhao Yi wasn’t sure about the nature of the Divine Beast inside the array.

As long as it’s the protagonist’s opportunity.

It can’t be wrong to seize it!

Miaoyin Zhenren heard Zhao Yi’s words and agreed without thinking, "Alright!"

Although Zhao Yi wasn’t good at cultivation, his luck was extremely absurd.

Having him accompany the action might yield twice the result with half the effort!

Zuo Xiaoluo stepped forward, tugging at Zhao Yi’s sleeve, "Benefactor, I want to go too!"

Zhao Yi initially didn’t want her to come along, but realizing he needed a strong protector by his side, he nodded, "Alright, but you have to stay by my side, and in case of danger, let them handle it, don’t recklessly rush forward."

Zhao Yi said this out of concern that if they encountered enemies, Zuo Xiaoluo might impulsively engage and leave him in danger alone.

But in Zuo Xiaoluo’s ears, these words took on a different meaning.

Zuo Xiaoluo thought Zhao Yi was worried about her safety, feeling sweet inside.

"Thank you, Benefactor, I understand!"

Miaoyin Zhenren: "..."

She took a deep breath and turned her head, not wanting to look at the two.

At this moment, Yao Qing said beside them, "Your Highness, I want to go too!"

Without waiting for Zhao Yi to respond, she continued, "Your Highness, I can take care of myself, I won’t be a burden to you!"

With that, she lightly bit her red lips.

"I can also serve you on the way!"

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PPS: Some peers are really disgusting, not only posting comments to stir things up but also filing reports! Chapters 45 and 46 are under revision due to being taken down.