Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1408: 1367: Old Lands of Qingqiu

Chapter 1408: Chapter 1367: Old Lands of Qingqiu

New Year’s Eve

Fifteen women reunited with Lu Chuan after a long time, gathering around the dining table to celebrate the arrival of the new year.

For Lu Chuan, this was quite a novel experience.

Although he had spent New Year’s with a few of them before, this was the first time everyone was present.

How should he put it?

The atmosphere was much more harmonious than Lu Chuan had imagined. Everyone was merry, chatting and laughing, which brought Lu Chuan much relief.

After all, the essence of a New Year’s Eve dinner is unity and joy. The more lively it is, the happier it feels. Even Situ Qinghuan’s normally cold demeanor had softened a bit these past few days, as she occasionally smiled.

With her telepathy ability, if even Situ Qinghuan was willing to blend in, it was clear this harmony wasn’t just for Lu Chuan’s sake. Of course, much of the credit went to Tang Yurou.

Her quirky personality combined with her sincere nature quickly closed the gap between her and Situ Qinghuan. As a result, after the New Year, Tang Yurou planned to go to the Profound Sect with Situ Qinghuan to pursue cultivation.

Lu Chuan had no objections. After all, heading to the Profound Sect with guidance would also help Tang Yurou advance her strength considerably.

Speaking of the Profound Sect, Lu Chuan suddenly recalled an incident involving someone he had encountered in the Ancient Ruins.

“By the way, Qinghuan, there’s something I forgot to tell you.”

“What is it?”

“Some time ago, when I was in the Island Country, I entered an ancient ruin. Within the ruin, I encountered someone claiming to be a disciple of the Profound Sect—a Martial Artist with incredible strength, at least Spirit Splitting Realm.

That person told me some strange things, like… he isn’t dead yet, he stole time, that this place is hell—nonsensical things. He also asked me to relay a message to the Profound Sect. Qinghuan, do you have any clues?”

Upon hearing this, Situ Qinghuan frowned slightly and pondered for a long moment before shaking her head helplessly. “I don’t have any memories related to this. Perhaps Grandfather might understand, but for now, he’s not at the Profound Sect, and I don’t know his exact location either.

Anyway, I’ll keep an eye out for this matter when I return to the Profound Sect.”

“Alright, mainly because the circumstances of that encounter left a deep impression on me. Even though I couldn’t decipher what he meant, it seemed to be important.”

“If I see Grandfather, I’ll ask him if he has any relevant memories.”

With Situ Qinghuan’s assurance, Lu Chuan felt as though a burden had been lifted.

Qinghuan’s grandfather—his strength was truly terrifying. In Lu Chuan’s few encounters with the old man, he had been overwhelmed by the sheer power the old man demonstrated. At the very least, the grandfather was stronger than Nalan Xuan; even on his worst day, he must be at Divided Spirit Late Stage and had lived for centuries. Perhaps he might know something about these past events.

If possible, Lu Chuan actually wished time could pause at this very moment, allowing him to forget everything and focus solely on the happiness of the present, spending his days with the one he loved.

Unfortunately, there were still tasks Lu Chuan was obligated to complete.

The Heavenly Pendant was still in Penglai Immortal Domain, and he had to find a way to retrieve it!

As his thoughts raced, the Tower Spirit suddenly spoke, breaking the long silence with an unexpected reminder: “Lu Chuan, Yun Yan wants to speak with you.”

“Now?”

Although the New Year’s Eve dinner was winding down, chatting with the women was still enjoyable. Yun Yan had truly chosen an inconvenient time to bring this up.

No choice—after all, he owed her a favor. With no other option, Lu Chuan explained the situation to the women before excusing himself and heading back to his room.

“So, what does she want to talk to me about?”

“I’m not sure. She only mentioned it’s something important. Beyond that, she didn’t tell me anything.”

“What’s with the cryptic behavior again?”

Feeling puzzled, Lu Chuan sent his Divine Sense into the Demon Suppression Pagoda, arriving at the second layer to meet Yun Yan.

“So, what do you need from me?”

“Do you still remember the conversation I had with Yun Ji that day? At one time, just like him, I was hopelessly in love with a man. It was because of that man that I fell into a bottomless abyss of suffering.”

“I vaguely recall. What’s going on? Could it be that he’s still alive?”

“Of course not. He was merely a Martial Artist with limited lifespan—he’s long dead. But in recent days, I’ve sensed a disturbance in the Old Lands of Qingqiu. Someone has activated the restrictions and is attempting to steal the supreme treasure of the Green Hill Fox Tribe.”

Hearing this, Lu Chuan couldn’t help but feel surprised. “The supreme treasure of the Green Hill Fox Tribe? Why haven’t I heard Yun Ji mention it before?”

“She wasn’t born in Qingqiu, so it’s natural that she wouldn’t know. Lu Chuan, that object is extremely vital to the Fox Tribe. If you can obtain it and give it to your little lover, she might even offer you her entire being. Moreover, you’ll gain immense benefits as well.”

“…What should I do?”

“Travel to the Old Lands of Qingqiu and attempt to locate this treasure. As for other artifacts, if they haven’t been destroyed yet, I’ll gift them to you. As the former leader of the Demon Tribe, Qingqiu hides numerous treasures that many dream of. Trust me—this trip will be well worth it.”

“Alright, I’ll agree to help you. But there’s one thing I don’t understand. Right now, you’re confined within the Demon Suppression Pagoda, and you can’t use the treasure of the Fox Tribe. Why are you so concerned about this matter?”

As soon as these words left his mouth, Yun Yan visibly hesitated. Her sky-blue eyes seemed to stir with a memory long buried.

“Inside that treasure… is his soul. I need you to bring his soul to me. In exchange, I will lend you my assistance three times.”

Three times?

Undoubtedly, this was an incredibly worthwhile deal.

Yun Yan’s strength, which Lu Chuan had learned about from the Tower Spirit, was formidable—genuinely at Spirit Splitting Peak and Nine Layers level. Her three acts of assistance, plus the supreme treasure and other potential artifacts hidden in Qingqiu’s Old Lands, meant that whatever Lu Chuan gained depended entirely on his own abilities.

But then came the question:

Wasn’t that man the one who nearly destroyed the Green Hill Fox Tribe and even brought the entire Demon Tribe close to extinction? Could Yun Yan truly still harbor feelings for him?

Of course, Lu Chuan didn’t voice these thoughts. After all, this was Yun Yan’s past, and without her permission, it was best not to pry.

“I understand. I’ll depart as soon as possible.”

“You need to hurry. The restrictions on the Old Lands of Qingqiu have been broken, and more people will begin to notice it. Once someone seizes the treasure ahead of you, it will be almost impossible for you to reclaim it.

Also, you’d do well to bring Yun Ji along. As a member of the Green Hill Fox Tribe with King’s Blood, her presence can spare you considerable resistance and trouble. To prevent anyone from coveting the Fox Tribe’s treasures, I refined the souls of many deceased clan members into Evil Spirits and sealed them within Qingqiu’s Old Lands. They will launch indiscriminate attacks on all outsiders.”

“I need some time to prepare. I’ll set out tomorrow. By the way, where exactly are Qingqiu’s Old Lands?”

“Southern Border.”