The bespectacled boy at first did not notice you, but as he turned around, Wu Qiyi happened to trip while walking, and you hurried forward to catch her in your arms, a process that he just so happened to see.
The mont the bespectacled boy saw Wu Qiyi, he suddenly stretched out his hand in utter astonishnt and pointed at her, tremblingly saying, "Wu, Wu, Wu... Wu... Wu Wuhao! Oh no, Empress!"
Seeing that the bespectacled boy was about to kneel down to Wu Qiyi, you quickly stepped forward and yanked him back to his feet.
"Brother, what’s with that look in your eyes, where did you see an Empress?"
The words of the bespectacled boy left you sowhat astonished, as you did not expect this guy to recognize Wu Qiyi’s past life at a glance.
He took another careful look at Wu Qiyi and then hurriedly apologized, "I’m sorry, my eyes were playing tricks on just now."
Laughing, you asked, "Hey, you seem to know quite a bit, even the Empress’s real na. From what you’re saying, it’s as if you’ve seen the Empress’s true face."
The bespectacled boy sowhat sheepishly scratched his head and said with a smile, "Actually, it’s nothing much. My dad is a historian, and he’s been studying the history of the Tang Dynasty since I was young, so over ti I’ve grown interested in historical figures from the Tang Dynasty. Interestingly enough, I don’t know why, but last night I had a dream in which I went back to the Tang Dynasty and actually saw the face of the Empress. For a split second just now, I really thought I had seen the Empress."
You smiled and said, "My na is Li Muyun, traveling here from Yuhang. And you?"
"You’re from Yuhang? Hey, we’re from the sa place, I’m from Yongcheng, my na is Zi Qian." Zi Qian’s smile was very shy, and he did not forget to sneak a glance at Wu Qiyi while he was smiling.
"There’s actually a surna Zi?" Nong Xuele leaned over and asked with a giggle.
You said with a smile, "Yes, there is. And this surna Zi, it indeed has so connections to the Tang Dynasty. Everyone knows that Emperor of Taizong, Li Shimin, had an elder sister, the Princess Pingyang, who was the only woman in China’s history for whom an army held a funeral. She made many military achievents for the establishnt of the Li Tang realm; and her husband, Chai Shao, was also an extraordinary person, one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion established by Li Shimin. The Chai Family of Pingyang, during tis of war to avoid pursuers, changed their surna to Zi after fleeing to the Shu Region. This is the origin of the surna Zi."
"Brother Li, you know all this?"
Looking at Zi Qian’s face full of admiration, you smiled nonchalantly, "Like you, I also have so understanding of Tang Dynasty history. Anyway, since we’re idle, why don’t you co with us to the top? It’s good to have company when there’s more people."
"Sure."
Zi Qian nodded with a smile.
The higher you climbed, the more difficult the mountain path beca, and when you finally stood at the summit, you once again closed your eyes.
This ti you did not shift your focus but directly activated the Sen Luo Eye, looking down at the entire Qian Ling Mausoleum from a high vantage point.
Just as you were preparing to observe the entire layout of Qian Ling Mausoleum and the surrounding energy veins, a surge of energy suddenly converged towards you from all directions. Your body suddenly stiffened, and a choking sensation hit your throat, causing you to spray out a mouthful of fresh blood!
"Mu Yun!"
Wu Qiyi, who was standing next to you, quickly steadied you, her face filled with concern as she asked, "What’s wrong?"
You did not answer imdiately, but after calming your vitals, and having caught your breath, you said to Wu Qiyi, "Indeed, as expected of the Empress, impressive."
"Did you discover sothing?" Wu Qiyi asked softly.
You smiled and said, "Let’s go back and get ready first, we’ll talk after we return."
"Okay."
Wu Qiyi trusted you unconditionally, and naturally, those around regarded you as their absolute leader.
When leaving, you and Zi Qian exchanged phone numbers and said your goodbyes.
Back in the car, the ever-concerned Wu Qiyi asked, "Why did you spit up blood just now? Are you feeling unwell?"
You shook your head, smiling, "This Qian Ling Mausoleum is even more complex than I had imagined. The mausoleum itself is a huge Array, no wonder Wen Tao was so scared that he fled in panic back then. Once the Array is triggered, I fear it would obliterate us in an instant!"
Nong Xuele asked, "Since this place is so dangerous, why do you seem so excited?"
"Of course I’m excited. If the Array still exists, it ans that until now, not a single person has entered the Qian Ling Mausoleum, and everything inside is intact." At this mont, your face also beca increasingly feverish, "Just think about it, we are about to enter a world from over fourteen hundred years ago, how can we not be thrilled?"
Dong Fangxiao said indifferently, "I’m not that interested. In my view, society today is much more comfortable."
"That’s not what I an. I’m talking about seeing real ancient artifacts, not the contrived things people have made from pictures and text over the years."
The woman in the business suit sitting in the passenger seat turned to you and said, "Master Li, where are we heading now?"
"Let’s go to a county hotel. Everyone should rest up; we’ll set off as soon as it gets light tomorrow."
The woman in the suit said with so difficulty, "Qian County is just a small place; they don’t even have a four-star hotel..."
"Beauty, as I said before, we are not here on vacation. Let alone four stars, even a no-star is fine as long as it’s clean and quiet."
The woman hesitated for a mont, then nodded, "Alright, I’ll make the arrangents."
A few minutes later, she looked back at you and said, "Mr. Li, we just managed to contact a private small estate. It’s not located in Qian County, but in a village to the northwest of the Qian Ling Mausoleum. The owner of the estate has so dealings with us; we can stay there."
You frowned slightly and asked, "Is the owner of the estate there?"
"The owner is abroad, and the place has been vacant all this while, with just periodic cleaning."
"Alright then, let’s settle there. Also, have soone bring the gear we booked earlier to the estate."
"Understood."
The minivan took a detour onto a smaller path and started heading northwest.
Sitting in the car, you kept observing the surroundings of the Qian Ling Mausoleum.
Mostly surrounded by farmland, the northwest part of the Qian Ling Mausoleum was, however, dotted with hills and sparse woods, with neither the mountains high nor the forests dense.
Not being well-versed in geomancy, you couldn’t understand why the ancients placed the imperial mausoleum at this site. The only thing you were clear about was that the massive Array that had held up for over fourteen hundred years must not be supported by man; sothing inside Qian Ling Mausoleum, perhaps even sothing divine as in the legends, must be sustaining it.
It was like the Emperor’s Lady Mulberry at Divine Maiden Peak—its existence ensured that the Goddess’s divine power never weakened, keeping the Earthly Soul constantly in search of Yun Chu.
The road was bumpy; after about half an hour of swaying along the country lane, you finally reached the estate.
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