Night Without End
Chapter 199 - 128: Divine Territory

Chapter 199: Chapter 128: Divine Territory

The living room filled with bronze vessels, the Calming Incense in the Purple Copper Furnace had extinguished without being lit.

The deep colored ebony tea table emanated a faint fragrance of camellia, drifting gently through the air, as a man and a woman sipped their tea, exuding a calm and leisurely atmosphere.

Qin Ming entered the living room, recognizing them instantly. The man, named Cui He, appeared to be in his early thirties, with a tranquil expression and his hair strands slightly shining with a bluish-green luster.

"Good lad, haven’t seen you in two years, you look even more spirited than before," Cui He stood up, strode towards him with a smile, placed his hands on Qin Ming’s shoulders, and gave him a hearty shake, showing great affection.

"Uncle Four," Qin Ming greeted with a smile.

In the past, though his relationship with Cui He was average and they seldom interacted, today his warm reception made it impossible for Qin Ming to respond coldly.

"Yeah, not bad, your body is lively, suitable for the path of rebirth," Cui He observed him, a flash of green light in his eyes.

Qin Ming knew he practiced the Yimu Changqing Skill, a renowned Secret Scripture, capable of absorbing the essence of plants and trees, filling the body with vigorous vitality.

"I barely survived a severe illness, I hardly have any vitality left. Instead, Uncle Four’s Power has become more profound, your body exudes the fresh aura of plants and trees, perhaps you have gained decades more lifespan than ordinary people."

Qin Ming had already activated He Guang Tong Chen, even with Cui He’s hands on his shoulders, he couldn’t fully perceive his intense vitality.

Cui He, holding his shoulders, said: "You’re always so modest, as a man emerging from our Cui Family, you must not lack the spirit to take risks. No matter what, even if you no longer use that name, you’re still my nephew."

Qin Ming responded with a smile, "I would like to be high-profile, but I lack the strength. If only I had half the Power you had in your youth, I would also venture out."

"The two of you are really flattering each other," the tea-drinking woman stood up, dressed in black, quite glamorous, but also exuding an aura of nobility.

"Aunt," Qin Ming felt inwardly opposed but had to face them with a smile, keeping up appearances with them.

The woman in black was named Cui Shuning. Previously, Qin Ming had a rather indifferent relationship with her; even when they often met, there was a sense of distance, clearly aware of each other’s identities and truths.

"Aunt and Uncle Four are usually engrossed in arduous practices, what brings you to this remote place today?" Qin Ming asked.

Cui He replied, "We were passing by and decided to check on you. Ah, the past events were truly twisted, don’t take them to heart, your parents actually miss you very much."

Qin Ming nodded, smiling slightly; such words were only to be listened to.

"Why don’t you come back with us?" Cui Shuning’s coldly beautiful face showed a smile, like the thawing of ice and snow, quite different from her usual demeanor.

"You’ve suffered these past two years, come with us," Cui He also nodded, his blue-green hair shimmering, the Yimu Essence strong.

Qin Ming almost shivered; if he went back, he would definitely never be able to leave, he might not die, but he could forget about walking the path of rebirth.

After fully recovering his memory, according to his understanding of these "elders," they would likely confine him in a courtyard.

Now, Qin Ming had precise control over his body, relaxed in an instant, and shook his head: "If I go back, it would inevitably spark many discussions."

"Are you still Practicing Silk Scripture?" Cui Shuning asked casually.

Qin Ming knew the main issue was at hand, they probably had suspicions; thus, did they need two members of the Direct Lineage to intervene?

He sighed lightly, his eyes dimmed: "I was beaten, my skull shattered, lost my memory for over two years, hence I discontinued Practicing Silk Scripture and never resumed."

"Alas, you’ve suffered," Cui Shuning reached for his head.

Qin Ming felt an internal aversion, extremely reluctant for anyone to randomly touch his head.

For a moment, he didn’t even feel like pretending.

Eventually, Cui Shuning retracted her hand, sighed lightly: "You’ve grown up, it’s not appropriate to treat you as a child anymore."

Actually, it was mainly because she had a cleanliness fetish, born in a thousand-year-old family, accustomed to luxury, she was reluctant to touch the hair of a young man who now barely had any relations with her, even though he was quite handsome, she still felt some disdain.

"That was once your obsession, you started from a young age, practicing for over a decade, with your Talent, perhaps you might have succeeded if you continued," Cui He sighed.

Qin Ming was still of low realm, otherwise he really wanted to confront them, asking how this obsession came about?

Fortunately, in the end, he indeed succeeded in mastering the Silk Scripture!

Qin Ming acted despondently, "Uncle Four, Auntie, can you return the Silk Scripture to me? It’s the only thing my grandfather left for me."

Cui He nodded, "The Silk Scripture is currently being studied by our old ancestor, when he finishes, I’ll personally deliver it to you."

Qin Ming didn’t believe a word of his latter statement, clearly unwilling to return it.

He realized, without a certain level of strength or a powerful external support, it would be hard to retrieve the Silk Scripture.

Cui Shuning said, "I heard you were named the first of the city by Meng Xinghai, seems like you are stably and swiftly advancing on the pathway of rebirth, indeed an amazing Talent."

Qin Ming replied, "It’s embarrassing, I accidentally became a benefactor, all thanks to Uncle Meng’s favor, my true strength is somewhat inflated."

Cui He laughed, "I heard you had a confrontation with that Li Family kid, kicked Li Qingxiao twice? Good, well done, as expected from a child of our Cui Family, that’s the way to be!"

Qin Ming guessed, this was his only genuine "smile," seeing someone from the Li Family outplayed, the Cui Family would be quite pleased.

Cui Shuning also smiled, "Indeed, kicking him was perfect, the Li Family only has a history of over 800 years, now delusionally trying to swallow an elephant, wishing to step into the ranks of a thousand-year-old family, utterly overestimating themselves."

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