King of Creation Chapter 1967 - 1952: The Incomplete Qingqiu Tomb

Ye Zhen was impressed by the clever strategies of the Great Fox Clan Leader Tu Zheng, whose few words completely crushed Ye Zhen’s plans and left him staring blankly at Grand Young Master Tu Jinggao.

If Tu Jinggao were alone, Ye Zhen might have the chance to capture him without anyone noticing, but since Tu Zheng issued orders, Tu Jinggao was constantly accompanied by two Dao Realm experts, making it impossible for Ye Zhen.

Not to mention two Dao Realm experts, even one would prevent Ye Zhen from capturing Grand Young Master Tu Jinggao stealthily.

Once Ye Zhen’s actions are discovered, they are rendered useless.

After wandering around Tu Zheng’s estate for one to two hours without achieving anything, Ye Zhen returned.

However, Ye Zhen was not discouraged at all.

Opportunities are prepared for those who are ready.

Ye Zhen has always had strong patience.

After returning to the courtyard, he discussed the possible scenarios with Hu Qingtong and their responses, and everyone rested.

To avoid drawing attention to Big Ears Nie Ting and increasing their vigilance, Ye Zhen also let Big Ears Nie Ting return to the Mirage Dragon Pearl Space.

In Ye Zhen’s view, with Tu Zheng’s instructions, there would be no chance to act within the next few days.

The night passed without incident, and at dawn, Hu Qingtong began preparing breakfast—simple, delicious, and plentiful.

With Zhu Hong, the big eater, there was no way a small amount would suffice.

Of course, there was a portion for Chi Ling’er inside the Mirage Dragon Pearl Space.

Before breakfast was over, several streaks of light descended from the sky and landed outside the courtyard door.

"Great Clan Leader?" Hu Qingtong went out to meet them, looking surprised.

At this time, the Great Clan Leader of the Qingqiu Fox Clan, Tu Zheng, had a smile on his face, surprisingly carrying a bit of a kind demeanor, which disgusted Ye Zhen.

Hypocritical!

"I heard Chi Ling’er was found, where is she? Why don’t I see her?" Tu Zheng greeted Hu Qingtong and casually pushed open the courtyard door and entered.

"Chi Ling’er is playful; she’s already gone to play." Hu Qingtong replied indifferently.

"Ah, truly playful. Let’s talk inside."

Sitting down on his own, the Great Clan Leader Tu Zheng nodded to Ye Zhen, Zhu Hong, Ling Qianbi, and Hur Chimei, acknowledging them.

"Everyone, I have something to discuss with Qingtong. Please excuse us for a moment."

"We are brothers who have faced life and death with Qingtong; there’s nothing we can’t hear." Zhu Hong spoke first, representing everyone.

"What I wish to discuss with Qingtong is a top-secret matter of the Qingqiu Fox Clan. Listening won’t affect the matter much, but knowing too much could lead to disaster." Tu Zheng stroked his beard, speaking with a chilling undertone.

"I’m tough; I can listen without worry! Qianbi, you and Princess Chimei step aside for now." Ye Zhen said calmly.

"Okay!"

Surprisingly, Tu Zheng gave Ye Zhen a thumbs up, "Heard from my son yesterday that Qingtong has a highly responsible elder brother, seeing him today affirms that reputation!"

In fact, I’ve spoken with Qingtong about this, so I doubt he’d hide it from you. Listen together if you like."

"First of all, Qingtong, allow me to express my apologies." Tu Zheng actually stood up and made a deep bow to Hu Qingtong.

While Ye Zhen and Zhu Hong were extremely surprised, Hu Qingtong awkwardly stood up, trying to avoid the ceremony.

However, with Tu Zheng’s cultivation, he forced Hu Qingtong to accept it.

"This bow is a compensation for deceiving Qingtong yesterday! To be honest, Qingtong, I was actually home yesterday, just avoided meeting you." Tu Zheng appeared magnanimous.

At this moment, Ye Zhen, Hu Qingtong, and Zhu Hong were all astonished.

Last night, Ye Zhen and Zhu Hong discussed with Hu Qingtong many possibilities, but this situation was beyond their expectations.

Tu Zheng admitting he was home all along gave Ye Zhen the feeling of being led by the nose.

Moreover, since entering, Tu Zheng seemed to hold the initiative all along.

This reminded Ye Zhen of Tu Zheng’s words last night, that he would change his strategy today.

Is this the strategy change Tu Zheng spoke of?

"Naturally, the leader had his reasons for not seeing Qingtong." Luckily, Hu Qingtong was quite resourceful and didn’t fall into Tu Zheng’s groove.

"Doesn’t Qingtong want to know the reason?"

Tu Zheng’s words steered the conversation back into his rhythm.

"The reason why I avoided Qing Tong yesterday was that I didn’t know how to explain this matter to Qing Tong! The reason my son Jinggao used such language to keep Qing Tong was actually to buy some time to think clearly about how to explain this matter to Qing Tong."

"Fortunately, after a night of contemplation, I have almost figured it out."

Ye Zhen looked frustrated, as Tu Zheng spoke on his own, leaving them no opportunity to interject, so they could only listen.

"Qingqiu Tomb, Qing Tong, you should be aware of it?" Tu Zheng asked.

"Naturally, I know." Hu Qingtong nodded.

"Then, does Qing Tong know that our Tushan Clan’s Qingqiu Tomb is actually incomplete, only a small part of the original Qingqiu Tomb?"

"People often think that a fox dies returning to its den as referring to the fox clan’s dwelling itself.

But in reality, the ’den’ refers to Qingqiu Tomb, the origin of our fox clan’s bloodline and the resting place for the soul."

"Unfortunately, the war then not only led to the near extinction of our Tushan Clan but left Qingqiu Tomb shattered and incomplete.

It can no longer harbor the souls of our deceased fox kin, nor elevate our bloodline to provide protection."

"Yesterday, you’ve witnessed the power of the Ten Thousand Foxes Returning Heart Formation, impressive, isn’t it? However, if Qingqiu Tomb remains this way, our final protection will soon vanish.

Then, our fox clan will completely lose Qingqiu Tomb’s protection and even face the threat of extinction once again!"

Tu Zheng revealed significant information, though how much of it was true was hard to determine.

Still, both Hu Qingtong and Ye Zhen began to understand Great Clan Leader Tu Zheng’s intentions.

It seemed like he implied that Hu Qingtong could recover this ancestral land’s protection, the Qingqiu Tomb.

"Qing Tong, are you willing to stand by and watch as our Qingqiu Fox Clan loses Qingqiu Tomb’s protection, facing extinction in the near future?" Tu Zheng said mournfully.

"Great Clan Leader, forgive my bluntness. Currently, I just wish to care for and raise Chi Ling’er, nothing else." Hu Qingtong wisely avoided Tu Zheng’s lead.

Yet one could learn from an old fox, and Ye Zhen saw it again.

"Qing Tong, I know you love Chi Ling’er dearly, but do you believe that because Chi Ling’er is from the Human Clan, you can rest easy?"

"I tell you, that’s not the case!"

"Chi Ling’er is Human Clan, but within him naturally resides our fox clan’s bloodline, even the Six-Tailed Fox Clan’s bloodline, though he cannot manifest a demon body.

However, if someday our fox clan loses Qingqiu Tomb’s protection, it signifies the destruction of Qingqiu Pit and our clan’s extinction. When Qingqiu Tomb falls, it marks the end of all foxes grieving and the depletion of Spirit Blood.

Then the surviving fox bloodlines will find their Spirit Blood gradually diminishing over time, losing cultivation. Newly born fox descendants will experience worsening bloodlines, eventually losing spirit nature, becoming beasts that gnaw and drink blood.

Specifically for Chi Ling’er, it means his fox clan bloodline will rapidly shrink, and under the pressure of his Human Clan bloodline, the best possible outcome is paralysis with complete loss of cultivation.

The worst case would be his body unable to bear the Human Clan bloodline’s pressure, leading to immediate bodily explosion!" Tu Zheng declared.

Upon hearing this, Hu Qingtong was immediately frightened, her face pale.

Concerned for Chi Ling’er, Hu Qingtong lost her previous cunning and anxiously asked, "How can this happen, Great Clan Leader, what must be done to restore the incomplete Qingqiu Tomb?"

"Naturally, find the lost part of Qingqiu Tomb," Tu Zheng responded, a barely noticeable smirk flashing in his eyes.

Ye Zhen, having been in Sword Heart Enlightenment all along, carefully listening to each word of Tu Zheng, furrowed his brows.

He heard deceit and shock in Tu Zheng’s words, clearly aiming to involve Chi Ling’er, then coaxing Hu Qingtong to voluntarily step into the situation.

Moreover, one could imagine this task would be far from easy. Yet Tu Zheng seemed to have fathomed that Hu Qingtong, for Chi Linger, would sacrifice anything.

"Qing Tong, emotional concern leads to confusion! Calm down and avoid falling into Tu Zheng’s trap, remember Tu Zheng has been plotting against you from the start, so you can’t believe everything he says. Don’t rush to agree, let’s listen to him finish first."

Ye Zhen’s Divine Soul Telecommunication helped Hu Qingtong regain composure; she trusted Ye Zhen more than Tu Zheng.

"Certainly, the time when this hidden danger erupts is uncertain, perhaps decades later, a century, hundreds of years, or even a thousand years. By then, Chi Ling’er may have long since...

If Qing Tong unwilling to assist, I won’t compel you," Tu Zheng stated once more.

Ye Zhen understood this was Tu Zheng’s strategic manipulation.

"How would you want me to assist the clan leader?" In such circumstances, Hu Qingtong’s only choice is to ask this, though Tu Zheng hinted subtly, normal circumstances suggest Chi Ling’er has several hundred or thousands of years of life span, be assured.

As concerns Chi Ling’er, Hu Qingtong couldn’t silently ignore.

"Not too difficult, it requires you to use your Origin Essence Blood to perform a Secret Technique," Tu Zheng said straightforwardly.

"Why me? Can’t others do it?" Hu Qingtong questioned, feeling puzzled.

"This involves your bloodline and secret matters of our Tushan Clan, a long story!" Tu Zheng replied.