As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1868 - 482: Boss, You Are Miao Dao Xiansheng Three-Eyed True Monarch; How Many Soul Capturing Beings Does the Lord Have Out There?

A shared meal commenced between him and Xi Xi.

"The Mystic Thunder Vajra Qiankun Ring... it is an item that must be acquired. The awakening of the Qitian Temple God has put all the formidable powers within the All Gods Camp on high alert. They are undoubtedly keen to prevent the premature awakening of Qitian from occurring once more, and thus, they will be keeping a very close watch on the Third Crown Prince's affairs."

Li Che declared this between slurps of noodles.

His words were directed towards both Xi Xi and the proprietor.

The boss, removing his apron, leisurely began to roll a cigarette. After completion, he tapped it but did not light it, merely holding it between his lips.

Having finished his bowl of noodles, Li Che wiped his mouth, turned to Xi Xi, and stated, "The world outside is fraught with peril. Should you wish to journey to Ancestor Dragon Island, it is not an impossibility, but your martial cultivation must first ascend to the level of Martial Saint."

Currently, Xi Xi’s cultivation rested at the Grandmaster level, and achieving the breakthrough to Martial Saint was no simple feat.

Xi Xi harbored a desire to visit Ancestor Dragon Island, driven by a yearning for further training and the pursuit of strength through experience.

In a manner akin to negotiating with a child, Li Che appended a condition to Xi Xi's aspiration for training.

Upon hearing this, Xi Xi did not object, perhaps because the training that had taken her away from Qianyuan Taoist City had fostered a significant maturation within her.

"Once you have successfully broken through to Martial Saint, you may then venture to Ancestor Dragon Island."

This was the stipulation set forth by Li Che, agreed upon by Xi Xi.

"Papa, just you wait!"

"Xi Xi will definitely achieve Martial Saint!"

Filled with an unyielding fighting spirit, Xi Xi summoned her young companions to engage in rigorous training alongside her.

She enlisted the Big Black Dog for her training regimen, seemingly understanding the formidable nature of the canine, and believing that conquering the Big Black Dog would grant her the ability to overcome most individuals in the world.

The Big Black Dog, never missing an opportunity to spend time with Xi Xi, found delight in guiding her, without reservation.

Li Che, his appetite satisfied, reclined in his chair at the eatery, his eyes half-closed as he observed the young girl, her fists clenched and her fighting spirit soaring, a smile gracing his features.

The boss procured a chair and sat beside him, and both men resumed their smoking.

"The Third Crown Prince must first gather the entirety of the Divine Armor Set, and subsequently, enter the Third Prince’s Mysterious Temple to achieve resurrection."

The boss articulated this plainly, his demeanor consistently calm and detached.

"The Mystic Thunder Vajra Qiankun Ring resides on Ancestor Dragon Island... Within the island's domain lies the Four Seas Dragon Clan. Among them, the Dragon God Lineage made their withdrawal from Ancestor Dragon Island ages ago, as the venerable Old Dragon God was nearing his demise, and he feared that following his passing, his descendants residing on Ancestor Dragon Island would be consumed entirely..."

Li Che, holding his hand-rolled cigarette, narrowed his eyes slightly within the haze of smoke.

He had been privy to information regarding Ancestor Dragon Island's circumstances from the Old Dragon God himself.

"Ancestor Dragon Island... the situation there is exceedingly intricate and inherently perilous. The Four Seas Dragon Clan... they remain deeply concealed."

This was Li Che's concluding assessment of Ancestor Dragon Island.

The boss offered a nod in agreement, presenting no contention.

He drew a deep breath, releasing a plume of smoke that resembled a jiao long, exhaling it slowly.

"Ancestor Dragon Island is indeed a place of great danger, yet the Qiankun Ring can only be retrieved by Xi Xi herself, drawn by the allure of the Divine Armor Set to allow its removal. Otherwise... no other soul can lay hands upon that divine armament."

The boss stated.

"This is because it is not Ancestor Dragon Island that holds the Qiankun Ring in suppression, but rather, the Qiankun Ring itself that exercises control over Ancestor Dragon Island."

The boss's declaration caused Li Che to pause in astonishment, a flicker of surprise crossing his face. "Are you saying it's not Ancestor Dragon Island suppressing the Third Crown Prince's Qiankun Ring?!"

The boss maintained his indifferent expression, conveying a sentiment of 'believe it if you wish.'

"Therefore, there is no pressing need for haste..."

"The Qiankun Ring remains there, and none possess the ability to claim it."

Li Che nodded in understanding. "Indeed, there is no need to rush; we adults can endure a while longer."

Whoosh—

Rendered in monochrome, the two men sat composed before the establishment.

Exhaling smoke in unison, they experienced a sense of profound contentment.

Bathed in the warm, orange glow, Li Che lounged indolently in his chair, the recent advancement in his cultivation instilling a considerable degree of self-assurance.

In the distance.

Xi Xi was diligently receiving instruction from the Big Black Dog, whose grasp of cultivation was remarkably deep, rendering its guidance exceptionally lucid.

Jin Taixui and Golden-haired Hou, a pair of brothers, were also reaping significant benefits from this tutelage.

Yun E and Zhou Peng, two entities who had undergone a transformation into soul-capturing beings, quietly followed suit, participating in the training.

Abruptly, Li Che's gaze shifted towards the boss.

"Boss... are you truly the Divine Spirit Miao Dao Xiansheng True Monarch of the Prison Lotus Camp?"

This direct inquiry stemmed from Li Che's own conjecture.

Significant links existed between him and Miao Dao Xiansheng True Monarch, notably the Three-point Double-edged knife concealed within his left arm, and the inheritance received from the True Monarch Temple situated atop Mei Mountain, near the Qianyuan Divine Sect's mountain gate.

A figure clad in white, accompanied by a black dog...

Li Che couldn't help but feel the sheer coincidence of it all.

Thus, he decided to voice his suspicion.

Reflecting further, the Three-eyed True Lord also bore a profound connection to his family, almost acting as a familial temple god.

Back in Fei Lei City, the solitary enigmatic temple present was, in fact, a branch of the Three-eyed True Lord’s own mysterious temple...

However, the boss merely flicked ash from his cigarette, his expression remaining as placid as ever.

He offered no response to Li Che's probing question.

Li Che waited patiently, yet the boss remained silent, and he chose not to press the matter further.

Perhaps, he mused, when the moment was right, the boss would reveal the truth of his own accord.

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Moments dissolved like grains of sand slipping through one's fingers, time inexorably marching onward.

Positioned before the entrance to Qitian Inner City, the Earthly Ghost Emperor remained seated, an imposing presence akin to a steadfast monument. Standing, it resembled a divine sculpture, enveloped by an unending surge of purple flames, its golden skull's twin pupils ablaze with fiery light, hinting at an impending doom.