lcionline Chapter 184 I know you are anxious, but don’t worry
Chapter 184 I know you are anxious, but don’t worry
In the spacious palace hall, Taoist Li stared at Qu Yin and his group, his eyes filled with confusion and helplessness.
He sighed softly, then slowly sat down next to Li Qiankun.
Li Qiankun's gaze seemed even deeper, as if he had already seen through everything that was about to happen.
Servants shuttled through the hall, busy setting up the venue. The exquisite tableware, dazzling lights and fragrant flowers were all perfect preparations for the upcoming queen.
The whole house was gradually filled with a solemn yet warm atmosphere, as if even the air was filled with anticipation and respect.
As melodious music sounded, the queen finally walked slowly into the hall amid everyone's expectations.
She wore an extremely gorgeous dress, intricately embroidered with totems, each stitch and thread revealing the craftsman's exquisite craftsmanship. She held a jewel-encrusted scepter, and each step she took was graceful and calm, as if she were the soul of the palace, leading everyone towards an unknown future.
The queen's beauty astounded everyone present. Even Zhang Chulan, who always prided himself on being worldly-wise, couldn't help but stare at her intently. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, this queen is so beautiful! If I could marry her, I would be so happy!" His words were a bit joking, but his eyes revealed a hint of seriousness.
Zhuge Qing shook his head as he listened. He coughed softly and warned in a slightly teasing tone, "Zhang Chulan, don't let your wishful thinking get you there. This queen isn't someone that anyone can control."
The queen walked to the center of the hall with a gentle, powerful gaze, as if able to see into everyone's heart. She glanced around at everyone present, finally settling on Qu Yin and the others. In her gentle yet firm voice, she said, "Dear guests from afar, welcome to my kingdom. I know you may have some grudges against each other, and I hope you can let go of your guard."
The queen's words made everyone present fall into deep thought. Even Zhang Chulan put away his playful expression. He looked at the queen seriously, and an inexplicable doubt arose in his heart.
He wanted to know what secrets were hidden behind this seemingly peaceful kingdom.
Li Qiankun seemed indifferent. He gently patted Xiaohong beside him, indicating that she need not be nervous.
Then, he smiled and said to the Queen, "Your Majesty is right. We should put aside our grudges. Since we are all here for the same goal, let us put aside our grudges and laugh it off."
There was a hint of amusement in his tone.
Upon hearing this, Xiaohong gently patted Li Qiankun's shoulder with a half-smile on her face.
However, Qu Yin frowned. She was shocked and puzzled by Li Qiankun's mention of Lujia Village.
She was sure that she had never met Li Qiankun and had never revealed anything about Lujia Village to the outside world.
She looked at Li Qiankun warily, and asked with a hint of fear in her voice, "How...how do you know about Lujia Village? Who are you? What is your purpose?"
Li Qiankun smiled slightly, and a deep light flashed in his eyes.
He said slowly, "Of course I know about what happened in Lujia Village. Furthermore, I know even more things that you don't. However, none of this matters. What matters is that we are now in the same boat."
Upon hearing this, Qu Yin became even more alert.
She looked at Li Qiankun's confident expression, and a sense of unease welled up in her heart. She wasn't sure if Li Qiankun's words were credible. She said coldly, "Why should I believe you?"
Li Qiankun chuckled, as if he had seen through Qu Yin's heart.
He said, "You don't need to believe me, you just need to believe in your own strength. Besides, your brother is no match for me. I'm not saying this to show off."
When Xiaohong heard this, her face suddenly turned ugly.
"Li Qiankun, you're courting death!" Xiao Hong roared, ready to charge forward. Her figure looked exceptionally agile in the candlelight, but her anger had made her lose her mind.
Qu Yin quickly grabbed Xiao Hong and gently shook her head, "Xiao Hong, don't be impulsive. This is the Queen's territory. We can't act rashly."
Xiaohong glared at Li Qiankun hatefully, with a look as if she wanted to cut him into pieces.
However, under Qu Yin's persuasion, she could only swallow her anger and said with gritted teeth, "This Li Qiankun, I will make him pay sooner or later!"
Li Qiankun looked at the two people in front of him with great interest.
"What? Are you anxious? I know you are anxious, but don't be anxious." Li Qiankun did not indulge Xiaohong in front of him at all.
You know, this woman almost killed a group of them on the boat before.
"What? The Queen just told you to let go of your grudges, why are you breaking it now??"
Li Qiankun looked at the helpless and furious Xiaohong and smiled.
At this moment, Xiaohong was like an angry wild cat, ready to pounce on Li Qiankun at any time.
The queen stood aside and witnessed the conflict, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
She hadn't expected Li Qiankun to know about Lujia Village, and she hadn't expected him to propose cooperation on this occasion. The queen frowned slightly, thinking to herself: What exactly is Li Qiankun's purpose?
"Alright, we're all companions, so let's not argue over trivial matters," the Queen began. Her voice held a hint of authority, as if it could quell any conflict. She continued, "We're about to depart for a mysterious place to search for something vital. It's best if you don't quarrel among yourselves while we're at it."
Li Qiankun squinted his eyes and observed the queen, his eyes full of depth and mystery.
He seemed to be able to see into the Queen's heart and discern her true intentions.
However, there was a faint smile on his face, as if everything was under control.
Although Qu Yin and Xiao Hong were unwilling, they could only temporarily suppress their anger under the Queen's mediation.
They knew that this was not the time to settle personal grudges.
Zhuge Qing frowned at this time, expressing deep concern about the upcoming cooperation.
He whispered to Li Qiankun, "Qiankun, you and I both know that the Queen is no good. If we cooperate with her, if something goes wrong, I'm afraid we won't be able to escape unscathed."
Li Qiankun smiled slightly upon hearing this, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Zhuge Qing, I know what you mean. But this time, I know my limits. I just want to see what this queen is up to."
Seeing this, Zhuge Qing knew that further persuasion was futile. He sighed helplessly and decided to accompany Li Qiankun on this journey. He silently prayed in his heart that they would all return safely.
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains, shining on Xiaohong's sleeping face.
She suddenly woke up with a start, and heard her sister Qu Yin's scolding voice in her ears: "Xiaohong, do you know your mistake?"
Xiaohong rubbed her sleepy eyes, recalling her impulsive behavior at the banquet that had offended the Queen. She felt a surge of regret. She lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Sister, I was wrong. I shouldn't have acted so impulsively and brought you trouble."
Qu Yin sighed, her tone softening. "Admitting one's mistakes and correcting them is a great virtue. But you must remember not to act so recklessly in the future."
Xiaohong nodded repeatedly, with a determined light in her eyes: "Don't worry, sister, I will be careful in the future and will not cause you any more trouble."
At this time, Taoist Priest Li walked into the room and reminded everyone that the mission was about to begin.
He said solemnly, "This mission is fraught with danger, but as long as we follow the plan, there will be no problems. Everyone must obey orders and not act on their own."
A guard patted Zhang Chulan on the shoulder, his eyes revealing a hint of solemnity: "Brother Zhang, this place we're going to is not a joke. You have to cheer up, that place is not a good place."
Zhang Chulan frowned, a wave of curiosity and worry rising in his heart: "Where are we going? Deep in the mainland? Or in the heart of the Central Plains?"
"Master Li, where are we going this time? Can you tell us a little bit?" There was a bit of anticipation and eagerness in Zhang Chulan's eyes.
Taoist Li smiled slightly, his deep eyes seeming to see through everything in the world. He shook his head gently, his voice calm and mysterious: "When you get there, you will naturally know. Chu Lan, sometimes, the unknown can also be a wonderful experience."
Zhang Chulan frowned upon hearing this. He was well aware of the mysterious nature of Taoist Priest Li, but this trip was of such importance that he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. "Master, you're always so mysterious. It makes me feel uneasy."
Taoist Priest Li just smiled faintly and said nothing more.
Just then, the sound of crisp footsteps broke the surrounding silence.
Everyone looked up and saw a woman in sleek armor slowly stepping onto the boat. She was a valiant figure, her expression revealing a majesty and dominance that could not be underestimated. This was the queen who would lead them on this mysterious journey.
"Your Majesty!" Everyone saluted in unison, their voices loud and clear.
The queen nodded slightly, her eyes sweeping over everyone present, finally stopping at Zhang Chulan. "Are you all ready? We're about to set off."
"Yes!" Everyone responded in unison.
The queen glanced at Zhang Chulan, a faint smile curling her lips. "It's really troublesome to change clothes, but fortunately, I'll be staying on the ship for a few days this time, so I can enjoy the scenery on the sea."
Zhang Chulan couldn't help but feel an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart when he heard this.
He recalled his last long sea voyage, when he had been nearly killed by Little Red. That memory still haunted him.
The boat slowly sailed away from the island. Zhang Chulan stood at the bow, his eyes fixed on the receding land. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner anxiety. However, the inexplicable anxiety surged over him like a tide, and he couldn't help himself.
"Chu Lan, what's wrong with you?" Zhuge Qing walked over and asked with concern.
Zhang Chulan sighed, his brow furrowed. "I don't know either. I just feel a little uneasy. This journey seems full of unknowns and dangers."
Zhuge Qing patted his shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, we are here. And Her Majesty the Queen is also on board. If anything really happens, she won't be able to escape."
Zhang Chulan forced a smile, but the anxiety in his heart did not ease much.
He turned to look towards the cabin, only to see Lu Linglong, Bao'er, and the others busy packing their luggage and belongings. Their faces were filled with anticipation and excitement, as if they were completely unaware of the impending danger.
"Chu Lan, do you want to play a game of chess?" Zhuge Qing suggested, trying to use the game to distract Zhang Chulan.
Zhang Chulan shook his head, his voice low. "I'm not in the mood to play chess right now. I just want to find a quiet place."
Seeing this, Zhuge Qing did not force him, but just told him to be careful, then turned and left.
Zhang Chulan walked to the stern alone, looking at the rough sea, and couldn't help feeling lonely and helpless in his heart.
He didn't know what he would face on this voyage, nor when he would be able to return. The unknown and confusion made him feel unprecedented fear and anxiety.
At this moment, the Queen's voice suddenly rang out in the cabin. "Everyone, I have something to announce."
Everyone stopped what they were doing and gathered in the center of the cabin. The Queen stood high up, her gaze sweeping over everyone present. Then, she spoke slowly, "Our destination is 'Heaven's Pavilion.'"
"Pavilion of Heaven?" Everyone was stunned when they heard this. They had never heard of this name.
The Queen smiled slightly and explained, "The Pavilion of Heaven is not on the sea, nor on the land, but above our heads. It is a mysterious and ancient place, said to hide countless treasures and secrets."
"Above your head?" Zhang Chulan frowned. He had never heard of such a place and his heart was full of doubts and curiosity.
The queen nodded and pulled a yellowed map from her bosom. The map looked ancient, covered in intricate patterns and strange symbols. She gently unfolded it, pointed to a mark, and said, "To find the Pavilion of Heaven, we need a special ship and this map. This ship, meticulously crafted, can traverse numerous obstacles and lead us to that mysterious place."
Looking at the markings on the map and the Queen's resolute gaze, everyone felt a surge of inexplicable excitement and anticipation. They seemed to have already seen the mysterious and ancient Pavilion of Heaven awaiting their arrival.
"What exactly is the Pavilion of Heaven?" Zhang Chulan couldn't help but ask, with a hint of curiosity and urgency in his voice.
The Queen took a deep breath and began to recount the history of the Heavenly Pavilion. Her voice was deep and magnetic, as if it could penetrate the barriers of time and space, bringing everyone back to that ancient and mysterious era.
"The Pavilion of Heaven was originally the place where immortals from the Central Plains cultivated. Home to countless treasures and Taoist classics, it was a sacred place coveted by countless practitioners. However, a thousand years ago, a sudden disaster destroyed everything there. The Pavilion of Heaven was subsequently lost in the vast ocean, and vanished from human sight with the fall of the Qin Empire."
"It actually happened during the Qin Empire!" Zhuge Qing, Wang Ye and the others were shocked upon hearing this. They had never imagined that this mysterious Heavenly Pavilion had such a long history and background.