Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 967 503: Holy Land!

"Is it for the Spiritual Liquid within the Stone Race Sacred Land?"

Seeing Chen Xuan's continued silence, Li Mu directly voiced his suspicion.

At his words, Chen Xuan's expression became tense.

"How did you know?"

Since the subject was already broached, there was no longer any need for concealment.

"It's simple. For humans to infiltrate the Stone Race offers no benefit whatsoever."

"At the very least, the 19 wouldn't do such a thing!"

"Therefore, I surmised you are not one of his subordinates."

What a shrewd old man!

Chen Xuan felt a stir within his heart; while this man appeared harmless, his intellect was something Chen Xuan couldn't possibly match!

Nevertheless, he now understood that the Mother Liquid, which Li Mu referred to as Spiritual Liquid, was indeed located within the Stone Race Sacred Land. Consequently, he would have to venture into the sacred land, whether he wished to or not.

Since that was the situation, he might as well be direct, just as Li Mu implied.

"What is your true objective in seeking me out this time?"

"That's the spirit!"

Li Mu expressed his satisfaction with the change, noting how it simplified matters. He then declared, "You may pursue your Spiritual Liquid, but I demand half of it!"

Half?

What an outrageous demand!

"Agree, and I shall safeguard your secret while also revealing the path to the Spiritual Liquid. If not... you understand the consequences."

Li Mu issued a direct threat.

In his estimation, the matter was settled; Chen Xuan had no other recourse but to consent.

Otherwise... the only outcome would be death!

"Old man, do you presume too much of me?"

Rather than becoming enraged, Chen Xuan inquired calmly.

"Is that not the case?"

Li Mu retorted with a smile. The reality was evident: he was a member of the Human Race, possessing mere Dao Realm fifth-level strength. If Chen Xuan refused, eradicating him would be trivially easy.

"Haha!"

Chen Xuan let out a laugh, then nodded, "Indeed, it is so!"

"Then tell me how to find the Spiritual Liquid."

According to Li Mu's account, obtaining the Spiritual Liquid was not a straightforward endeavor.

Therefore, this was not the opportune moment to oppose him.

"Then it is settled."

Li Mu abruptly stood, "You have lingered here long enough; it is time for you to depart. As for the method, I shall inform you when the Sacred Land is on the verge of opening."

With his words, his figure began to fade, vanishing entirely from Chen Xuan's sight.

"You old scoundrel!"

Chen Xuan cursed silently in his heart.

...

After departing the Spirit Stone Shop, Chen Xuan did not immediately return to the Jiang Mansion. Instead, he continued to wander for over an hour before leisurely making his way back to the residence.

Upon presenting a few five-colored Crystal Stones to the head guard, he returned to Lin Garden.

Within his chamber.

Chen Xuan sat on the floor in quiet contemplation.

"What exactly is that old man planning?"

Is his objective truly the Spiritual Liquid within the Stone Race Sacred Land?

While this explanation seemed plausible, Chen Xuan sensed that something was amiss.

The old man was a Spirit Cultivator; his Martial Cultivator strength was only at the Dao Realm level. A swift mental probe revealed an approximate Dao Realm eighth-tier level, though the specific sub-realm remained unknown to Chen Xuan.

Was he risking so much for further advancement?

It was a reasonable hypothesis! Yet, the risks involved were far too great!

Even if he succeeded, would it truly alter his circumstances?

By residing among the Stone Race, he had already reached his zenith; furthermore, it seemed the Stone Race did not fully trust him.

The more powerful he became, the more apprehensive the Stone Race would grow.

This was hardly a favorable position to be in.

"Then... what is the old man truly scheming?!"

...

Several days elapsed since his encounter with Li Mu, with no further communication received.

The remaining time until the Sacred Land's opening rapidly diminished to a mere three days.

Shi Lin dispatched a messenger to inform Chen Xuan to proceed to the royal city the following day.

"Still nothing?"

Chen Xuan furrowed his brows, realizing he would be entering the royal city on the morrow!

"Knock, knock, knock..."

A knocking sound ensued, followed by a voice calling out, "Young Master, dinner is prepared."

"Enter."

Chen Xuan gathered his thoughts, speaking softly.

As per usual, Xiaomei placed the dishes on the table before excusing herself.

Chen Xuan rose and approached the table, slowly taking a seat.

"In here?"

He then picked up his chopsticks and commenced eating.

However... even after consuming the entire meal, the old man's voice did not resonate within his mind.

"What in the world!"

...

The following morning!

Chen Xuan had just awakened when Xiaomei hurried over, announcing, "Young Master, Jiang Tian requests your presence in the main hall!"

Stonemason!

This was his first summons since arriving at the Prince's Mansion.

"This must be about the Sacred Land!"

Chen Xuan nodded, "I shall be there shortly."

He immediately proceeded towards the central hall.

Upon his arrival, he observed Stonemason seated at the head of the hall, apparently awaiting his presence.

"Greetings, Master Jiang Tian."

With a slight bow, Chen Xuan offered his respects.

"Hmm!"

Stonemason merely grunted, utterly ignoring Jiang Tian despite the latter possessing pure Crystal Stones. The ingrained caste distinction in his heart meant his disdain remained absolute.

An inexplicable resentment festered within him towards Jiang Tian.

This animosity was directed solely at him.

Logically, Jiang Tian was slated to be the future husband of his cherished daughter. Having resided at the mansion for a considerable period, their meeting was a natural expectation. Yet, fueled by this deep-seated disdain, Stonemason harbored no desire for any interaction with him.

Had it not been for the imminent opening of the Sacred Land, and his journey to the royal city coinciding with Jiang Tian's presence, they likely would never have crossed paths.

"Let's depart!"

Stonemason rose abruptly, walking out of the hall and leaving Jiang Tian completely unattended.

"Uh—"

Chen Xuan found himself at a loss for words, contemplating the depth of his father-in-law's aversion to 'Jiang Tian' as a son-in-law.

He was clearly unwilling to utter even a single extra word.

Leaving the Jiang Mansion behind, they set their course toward the royal city. Chen Xuan trailed behind, an unbroken silence prevailing between the two.

Chen Xuan found this silence agreeable, as it meant avoiding any potential trouble.

They gained entry into the royal city without incident. However, this time their destination was a hall situated at the easternmost edge of the city, diverging from the path to the Three Ancestors Hall.