freenovelworld Chapter 481: Lao San, why do you suddenly ask this question?
Chapter 481: Lao San, why do you suddenly ask this question?
BANG!!! Li Xingyun seemed to have lost all his strength and slumped down in his chair. His hands trembled, his lips quivered slightly, but he couldn't utter a word. This news was too shocking for him; he couldn't accept it at all.
However, when he calmed down and recalled Li Qiankun's various preferential treatments towards him and his reluctance to pass the throne to him, doubts gradually arose in his heart. Could it be that what Ye Qingcheng said was not entirely unreasonable?
"Then... where is my mother?" Li Xingyun's voice regained some composure, but still held a hint of urgency and longing. He was unwilling to accept this fact. He had to find his mother and ask for the truth in person. After all, what Ye Qingcheng said might not be true. Perhaps there was some misunderstanding?
"I... I really don't know!" Ye Qingcheng's voice was choked with sobs, her eyes revealing deep helplessness and pain. "She resolutely left the cave world a few years after giving birth to you, apparently to avenge your father. However, so many years have passed, and there has been no news of her. Whether she is alive or dead, I really have no idea!"
At this point, Ye Qingcheng's emotions were clearly out of control, tears welling up in her eyes, looking like they could fall at any moment. Li Xingyun felt a pang of sadness as he looked at the heartbroken woman in front of him.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and then slowly sat down. His mother's whereabouts became unclear again, which made him feel extremely lost and confused.
After a moment's silence, Li Xingyun suddenly raised his head, looked at Ye Qingcheng with a determined gaze, and said solemnly, "Accompany me back to Shenwu City. I want to find my father... No, I want to find Li Qiankun and ask him clearly!"
Ye Qingcheng nodded without hesitation. She knew that this was something Li Xingyun had to face, and she also believed that Li Qiankun might be able to give them some clues about Li Xingyun's mother.
"Okay!" Li Xingyun stood up, his voice revealing a sense of determination and decisiveness. He glanced at Wen Taiji, who immediately understood what he meant. He stood up and gently waved his hands in the air, and a dazzling light suddenly flashed.
As the light gradually dissipated, a wide space passage appeared in front of everyone. At the end of the passage was the Prince Qin's Mansion in Shenwu City.
Li Xingyun didn't hesitate at all. He strode towards the passage with great speed, and Ye Qingcheng followed closely behind him. When their figures disappeared into the passage, Wen Taiji also followed.
For those who have reached the Heavenly Dao Realm, distance is no longer a factor that limits their actions. Even if they are thousands of miles apart, it is only a matter of a moment.
Li Xingyun lifted his heels without hesitation and followed the person in front of him into the space tunnel. Seeing this, Ye Qingcheng followed closely behind. The three of them were instantly swallowed by the space tunnel.
After entering the space tunnel, Li Xingyun discovered that it was completely different from what he had imagined. The space tunnel lacked any ornate decorations, with only countless faint cracks looming around it, seemingly poised to swallow anyone up at any moment. Furthermore, the passage was unusually short; one step in was enough to allow the next step out.
The moment Li Xingyun stepped out of the space tunnel, he suddenly felt a strong dizziness, as if the whole world was spinning. This discomfort lasted for a while before he gradually came to his senses.
"This... is he back?" Li Xingyun looked at the familiar layout of the Prince Qin's Mansion in a daze, his heart filled with disbelief. He couldn't help but mutter to himself.
Ye Qingcheng, who was standing by, seemed to see Li Xingyun's confusion and took the initiative to explain, "Those who have reached the Heavenly Dao Realm are already able to seize the fortune of heaven and earth and can utilize part of the original power between heaven and earth. In this realm, any distance is as close as a step."
Li Xingyun nodded, understanding, but he didn't offer much comment. His gaze fell directly on the distant Shenwu City Palace, which seemed to hold the secret of his life. Eager to uncover his true identity, he walked towards the palace without hesitation.
Ye Qingcheng and Wen Taiji looked at each other and understood each other. They did not follow Li Xingyun immediately, but simultaneously performed a magical escape technique and disappeared from the spot in an instant, as if they had merged into the void.
Their figures became transparent and illusory, like ghosts, watching Li Xingyun's back from afar as he walked away.
"His Royal Highness!"
"See His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Your humble servant pays respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Li Xingyun's appearance was like a bombshell, causing a huge uproar in the crowd. Many people were surprised to see him and immediately recognized his identity. They knelt down in greeting, shouting "Your Highness the Crown Prince" and the scene was very lively.
However, in the face of everyone's worship and greetings, Li Xingyun did not react at all. His steps were firm and steady, and he seemed completely oblivious to the surrounding commotion.
In fact, before he understood his own background, the constant address of "Your Highness the Crown Prince" gave him an inexplicable palpitation. This unfamiliar title felt more like a heavy burden than an honor to him.
Li Xingyun rushed all the way, passing through the numerous palaces and corridors, heading straight for the Yangxin Palace in the harem. His goal was clear, and he did not hesitate at all.
Finally, when he arrived at the door of the Yangxin Palace, Li Xingyun stopped. He stood quietly in front of the door, staring at the tightly closed door, as if he could see everything behind it.
After pausing for a few seconds, Li Xingyun took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and suddenly pushed the door open!
"Huh?" In the Yangxin Palace, Li Qiankun was leisurely flipping through memorials when he suddenly heard a noise coming from the door. He raised his head and saw Li Xingyun pushing open the door and walking in with a gloomy expression.
Li Qiankun couldn't help but feel a trace of doubt in his heart. He didn't understand why Li Xingyun came to him with such a serious expression. Before he could ask, Li Xingyun said without hesitation: "Father! I want to know my life story!"
This sentence was like a thunderclap, exploding in Li Qiankun's ears. He stared at Li Xingyun with wide eyes, obviously very surprised by the question.
However, Li Xingyun did not give Li Qiankun much time to react. He stared at Li Qiankun closely, as if trying to find some clues from his expression.
Li Qiankun was silent for a moment, and finally said slowly: "Old Thirteen, why do you suddenly ask this question?" His voice was a little low, revealing a sense of helplessness.