bookcurios Chapter 480 The mystery of life!
Chapter 480 The mystery of life!
Li Xingyun didn't show much surprise or disappointment. He just responded calmly: "Well, it's okay."
He didn't ask about leaving any further because he didn't have any urgent desire to leave at the moment. For him, knowing the possibility was enough.
"I also want to know about my mother Ye Qingqiu." Li Xingyun sat down again, his tone becoming a little more relaxed, because the official business had been dealt with and the next thing to talk about was personal matters.
"Ye... Ye Qingqiu!" Ye Qingcheng's heart couldn't help but surge with emotion when she heard this name. This name hadn't been mentioned to her for a long time, and hearing it suddenly at this moment, a beautiful figure flashed through her mind.
"What do you want to know?" Ye Qingcheng did not directly answer Li Xingyun's question, but asked back.
Li Xingyun said without hesitation: "I want to know my mother's life experience, her relationship with you and the Twilight Society, and where she is now."
He spoke very quickly, and a series of questions came out of his mouth like a machine gun. At the same time, his eyes were fixed on Ye Qingcheng, as if he wanted to see the answer through her eyes.
"Let's answer them one by one. I'll start by answering your question about your mother's background." Ye Qingcheng's voice was crisp and gentle, like a spring breeze, gently brushing against Li Xingyun's ears. Her eyes fell on Li Xingyun, with a faint smile, as if she was fully prepared for this question.
Ye Qingcheng slowly picked up the steaming cup of tea in front of her. The transparent cup looked particularly delicate between her slender fingers. She took a sip gently, and the aroma of the tea filled the air, making people feel peaceful and comfortable.
However, at this moment, Li Xingyun suddenly interrupted her and said unhappily, "You used my cup!" There was a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice, and he obviously minded Ye Qingcheng using his cup.
Ye Qingcheng froze in an instant, an awkward smile on her face. She quickly put down her teacup and explained, somewhat bewilderedly, "Ah? Sorry! I didn't notice..."
Li Xingyun looked at Ye Qingcheng's flustered expression and couldn't help but feel a little amused. He knew that Ye Qingcheng didn't mean to use his cup, it was just a momentary oversight. So, he waved his hand and said, "It's okay, let's talk about business first!"
Ye Qingcheng looked at Li Xingyun gratefully, then nodded, took a deep breath, and began to explain: "Regarding your mother's life experience, it's actually like this..."
"In order to resist the invasion of foreign demons, Taoist Huanghun adopted many talented children in the cave world and trained them carefully. Your mother and I are among these many children." Ye Qingcheng said slowly, as if that time was still vivid in his mind.
After their cultivation successfully broke through to the level of land immortals, Taoist Huanghun began to assign them tasks. These tasks were all fraught with danger and challenges, the most difficult of which was leaving the cave world to assassinate the Earth Demon.
This process lasted for hundreds of years, and countless people paid the price with their lives. However, fortunately, your mother and I both tenaciously survived." Ye Qingcheng's face showed a hint of relief, but also a hint of regret for those who lost their lives.
Li Xingyun nodded silently. He had originally thought his mother was a princess from a prominent family. After all, to be chosen and trained by the Taoist Master Huanghun, she must have an extraordinary background. However, the reality was very different from his imagination.
After Li Xingyun had digested the news, Ye Qingcheng continued, "Your mother and I grew up together. She was gentle and kind, and her talents far surpassed mine. When we were little, she always loved teasing me, leaving me both amused and helpless. But whenever we were on a mission, she was like an older sister, meticulously protecting me. It's safe to say that without her, I would have perished long ago."
The corners of Ye Qingcheng's mouth rose slightly, as if she recalled something pleasant, and her smile became even brighter.
"Time flies, years pass by, and our cultivation improves unnoticed. And just then, an astonishing discovery stirs the entire Twilight Society—Taoist Twilight has unexpectedly found ancient remains! This discovery is undoubtedly a huge treasure, and Taoist Twilight is completely absorbed in its research, leaving him no time to attend to the daily affairs of the Twilight Society."
Ye Qingcheng paused and continued, "So, Taoist Huanghun made an important decision. He appointed Ye Qingqiu as the president of the Huanghun Society, and I was entrusted with the important task of becoming the Grand Elder, responsible for assisting Taoist Huanghun in dealing with many difficult issues such as the Cave Heaven World and the external demon control."
Ye Qingqiu's voice came slowly, as if telling a long-lost story: "However, fate is always full of drama. During her tenure as president, Ye Qingqiu met a man and fell deeply in love with him. Even more unexpectedly, she became pregnant with this man's child."
Hearing this, Li Xingyun couldn't suppress his curiosity and interrupted with certainty, "This man is the current Emperor of the Shenwu Empire, Li Qiankun, right?"
The smile on Ye Qingcheng's lips grew wider. She seemed to have anticipated Li Xingyun's guess and kept it a secret. Then she smiled smugly and denied it, "No!"
Li Xingyun was struck by lightning when he heard this, and he suddenly stood up from his seat. This answer was so unexpected that it completely overturned his previous imagination!
"What do you mean? Am I not my father's son?" Li Xingyun's face was solemn, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, his whole body shivering. He stared at Ye Qingcheng with wide eyes, as if trying to see through her eyes to her true thoughts. His voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of disbelief and anger.
Ye Qingcheng met his gaze without flinching, nodded slowly, and answered affirmatively: "No! Li Qiankun is indeed okay, but compared to your biological father, he is far inferior! It's a pity that your father failed and died because of the assassination of Mu Zhiyumo. Your mother didn't want you to follow in your father's footsteps, so she entrusted you to Li Qiankun for upbringing. Li Qiankun is deeply in love with your mother and agreed without a second thought!"
These words were like a bolt from the blue, exploding in Li Xingyun's mind. He felt his vision go black, his body swaying, and he could barely stand. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. How could this be possible? He had always believed that he was Li Qiankun's biological son and the legitimate heir to the throne, but now Ye Qingcheng told him that everything was fake?