Chapter 904 - 253: Secrets Unveiled

Chapter 904: Chapter 253: Secrets Unveiled

Western Pole, not far from the Divine Tomb.

A strange carriage halted amidst the wind and snow.

Horses such creatures never stood a chance in a place like this, yet here they were, prancing, a sign of abnormality.

Meng Xingxian had fallen into the carriage, not immediately rising, but rather, found herself bewildered.

It wasn’t that Li Yuan had hurt her, rather she was in a storm of complex emotions, rendering her forgetful of any other actions.

It was a feeling of being completely seized.

Even though the Crow Mother had guarded the Divine Tomb for so many years, she never despaired, even when it meant fighting with the entire Barbarian Race, she never wavered.

But now, she was terrified.

Her mind subconsciously began to trace back, intertwining past events, slowly weaving them into a semblance of truth, giving birth to the feeling of being pieces on a chessboard, with him as the player.

Li Yuan quietly watched her, calmly said, "Should I call you a citizen of the Xia Dynasty, or refer to you as my daughter-in-law?"

In the darkness, Meng Xingxian’s breath was heavy, yet she gradually calmed down, then laughed alluringly, wanting to say something, but upon seeing Li Yuan’s gaze as cold as a sword, she couldn’t help but retract her seduction.

Seduction worked on that foolish Zhenyan Huang, but was utterly ineffective on this man.

More than ineffective, it was provoking.

This old monster had perhaps lived for countless years.

She stood up, bowed respectfully, "Xingxian, greets the senior.

The senior’s means are profound, and the power is great, Xingxian is utterly convinced, with no thought of opposition remaining."

Sighing, she added, "In truth, had Xingxian known earlier of the senior’s power and methods, how could I have dared to be impudent?"

Li Yuan merely watched her.

Meng Xingxian lowered her head, presenting herself as a virtuous daughter-in-law.

Li Yuan asked, "What is your real name?"

Meng Xingxian replied, "Meng Xingxian, with ’Meng’ as in dream. Over twenty thousand years ago, quite a few knew this name, but now..."

She lightly shook her head, "Thus, I don’t mind using my real name."

Li Yuan asked, "Do you love Huang’Er?"

Meng Xingxian, or rather Meng Xingxian chuckled bitterly, "Is Zhenyan Huang truly your son?"

Li Yuan nodded.

Meng Xingxian said, "I deeply love him."

Then she added, "He also deeply loves Xingxian, even at the end, he was willing to stay with the White Deer Clan for Xingxian... just like your grandson, they all feel conflicted.

On one side is me, on the other side is the nun, they’re unsure what to do.

They regarded the daughter-in-law as a true family.

Yet, the daughter-in-law must open the Divine Tomb."

Li Yuan smiled slightly, "If I said Zhenyan Huang wasn’t my son, would you not truly love him?"

Meng Xingxian replied, "The assumption doesn’t matter, Zhenyan Huang is your son, therefore he’s forever my husband. And I... am also your daughter-in-law. But if he weren’t your son, then naturally, he would just be a chess piece.

In marriage, if the identities and power are entirely unequal, then the weaker side could be abandoned anytime.

Zhenyan Huang’s strength is mighty, and as your son, it is an honor for the daughter-in-law, she will flatter him, please him, prioritize and revere him.

Such feelings, as long as they exist and continue, become real."

Li Yuan was silent for a moment, "Zhenyan Mie is Huang’Er’s offspring, also your son, stop causing troubles, let him enter the tomb."

Meng Xingxian nodded respectfully, obediently responding, "I will do as father-in-law says."

Li Yuan waved a hand, "Finish it, then come see me."

"Yes, father-in-law."

Meng Xingxian quickly stepped out of the carriage, feeling herself drenched in cold sweat once outside.

She paused amid the swirling wind and snow, exhaling a long breath, her heart tumultuous, unsure whether she felt joy or sorrow, her gaze shifting, now devoid of the urge to fight, realizing she truly had no path left.

Many thoughts flashed by, determined, Meng Xingxian walked briskly away.

Soon, the Wolf Riders and Barbarian Soldiers in the distance dispersed entirely, the once-frenzied Mother of the Western Pole Wolf now the obedient daughter-in-law, head bowed, walked to the carriage, whispering through the curtain, "Father-in-law, all is settled."

Li Yuan said, "Get in the carriage."

Meng Xingxian meekly answered.

Moments ago the Barbarian Queen was fierce and hysterical, sending blood kin one by one to their deaths, now submissive like a young lady confined to her quarters, quietly yet anxiously seated on the carriage, perched at the very edge of her seat.

She didn’t even initiate conversation, nor voiced any conditions, displaying the awareness of a "fish on the chopping board."

"Tell me about yourself."

"Yes, father-in-law."

Meng Xingxian, as if meeting her elders for the first time, calmly and narratively spoke, "The Xia Dynasty revered the Red Sect, carrying Warriors and Immaculate Girls, both pledged to the Celestial Emperor. The Celestial Emperor is truly the Beidou Star Spirit.

The Red Sect’s creed is that the Warrior must fall in love with the Immaculate Girl, then personally offer her as a sacrifice to the Celestial Emperor to receive blessings.

But to the Red Sect, killing the Immaculate Girl wasn’t cruelty, but sending her ahead to the Celestial Emperor’s abode, waiting for the Warrior.

I... was once an Immaculate Girl.

However, I didn’t want to be killed by a Warrior, nor go to the Celestial Emperor.

So, I killed the stubborn Warrior, then defected from the Red Sect.

Fortunately, during the Xia Dynasty, this land was abundant with Spiritual Qi.

As I left, I joined the then-largest Sect, the Supreme Profound Sect, and practiced the Earth Soul Skill.