In a dark and damp cage,

The haggard-looking old man was imprisoned. His body was covered in wounds, and his eyes revealed endless despair and helplessness.

I can't remember how many years I've been trapped here, and I've even forgotten what the outside world looks like.

He wanted to commit suicide, but the person cruelly bound his limbs and even pulled out all his teeth one by one to prevent him from biting his tongue and dying. He was now just barely clinging to life.

The walls of the cage were covered with moss and emitted a putrid smell.

Staring blankly at the small window above his head, the only place where he could see light.

The old man's thoughts drifted back to the past. He had once been an emperor, and now he had fallen to this state entirely because of his own insatiable greed; he had only himself to blame.

If it weren't for his desire for immortality, he wouldn't have fallen for the old Taoist Qiu Tianxiang's scheme. Now he's a prisoner, and even his country has been seized by that tyrant.

If I hadn't used a secret technique to seal the imperial seal at the last moment, the Qingyu Kingdom might have really changed its name.

Inside the cage, Luo Han suffered various forms of torture every day. Qiu Tianxiang's purpose, of course, was to find out the whereabouts of his daughter, Luo Xi.

Because the key to the sealed altar is in Luo Xi's hands, which is a jade pendant. In addition, Luo Xi's blood, plus his own, is needed.

This is why Qiu Tianxiang dared not allow himself to be killed.

For so many years, there has been no news of Luo Xi. Not only did I not know, but even if I did, I would not tell him.

Just as Luo Han was lost in thought, footsteps sounded, and the old Taoist priest Qiu Tianxiang walked in laughing.

"Haha... Brother Luo, I have good news for you. I have found the jade pendant."

Qiu Tianxiang waved a jade pendant in front of Luo Han, and Luo Han immediately became excited.

“Luo…Luo…”

Because all his teeth had been removed and he had been abused for a long time, his vocal cords were damaged, and his voice was hoarse and inaudible. Qiu Tianxiang seemed to be in a good mood and found a corner to sit cross-legged.

"I didn't find your daughter, but I did find her descendant, a very beautiful girl."

As you know, I've needed women to cultivate my skills over the years. That girl is pure and lovely, and I like her very much. Once I obtain the Imperial Seal and ascend the throne, I'll keep that girl for myself!

"We're brothers, I'll treat you to a drink at my wedding."

Qiu Tianxiang spoke shamelessly, while Luo Han struggled and screamed.

"Live...live..."

"What did you say? I can't hear you. I suppose you should be very happy. When I ascend the throne in the future, I will be second only to the emperor. It would be her honor to warm my bed."

Qiu Tianxiang deliberately misinterpreted Luo Han's meaning, then threw his head back and laughed loudly as he left.

Gazing at Qiu Tianxiang's retreating figure, Luo Han's eyes widened in fury, wishing he could tear this evil Taoist to pieces.

"Ah...ah..."

Besides yelling, I don't know what else to say.

The words Qiu Tianxiang had spoken echoed in his ears.

“I have found your daughter’s descendant; she is a very beautiful woman.”

"Luo Xi, my Luo Xi gave birth to a niece for me, so the Luo family has an heir."

A glimmer of hope rose in Luo Han's heart, but it was quickly shattered by Qiu Tianxiang's subsequent words.

"No, no, I have to find a way out! I have to tell my niece to run! Waaah... Ah..."

Luo Han cried and screamed in despair, her cries carrying far, even through the ground and reaching the surface.

It turned out to be a dungeon, built under the artificial hill, which few people would normally discover.

On this day, "Blood Purple Rose" and Qiu Yunce were summoned to the palace.

Upon hearing that Qiu Yunce had returned to the capital but had not come to see him immediately, Qiu Tianxiang was furious and summoned them in that very night.

"Yun Ce, have you heard anything?"

As the group passed the artificial hill, "Blood Purple Rose" pulled Qiu Yunce, who was standing next to her.

Qiu Yuance listened carefully and indeed there seemed to be a sound, like the roar of a wild beast, but the sound was faint. His thoughts drifted back many years, when he had just entered the palace and, out of playfulness, had hidden here. He had also heard some noise then and asked his father about it, who was furious.

They accused him of spreading rumors and misleading the public, saying there was no real activity at all, and had him beaten thirty times to make him admit he had misheard.

Naturally, I, in my youthful arrogance, was not satisfied and secretly sneaked into the dungeon. I saw a person who had been beaten black and blue, and I was terrified. I wanted to leave, but my father caught me red-handed and cruelly locked me in the dungeon for 365 days.

"Don't you like it here? The old doctor will let you stay here as long as you like."

In addition, I had to endure fifty lashes every day. I said it a hundred times, "I dare not do it again."

"Yun Ce, Yun Ce, I'm asking you a question!"

Seeing that Qiu Yunce remained silent, "Blood Purple Rose" tugged at his hand.

"I was just listening, but I listened for a long time and didn't hear anything. Luo Yun, you must have misheard."

Chu Yunmo told a white lie, firstly because her father didn't want anyone to know that Luo Han was still alive.

Secondly, in his heart, he didn't want "Xue Ziwei" to know about Luo Han's existence. If she really was Princess Luo Xi's daughter, then Luo Han would be her maternal grandfather.

His father imprisoned Luo Han and seized the Luo family's throne, making them mortal enemies. He did not want to become mortal enemies with "Blood Purple Rose" and wanted to become a true husband and wife with her.

"Sixth Young Master, hurry up and go. You should know your master's temper. After returning to the capital, you went to see your mother first, which already displeased him. If you delay any longer, hmph..."

Leading them was Qiu Tianxiang's apprentice, named Chu Xing, who was arrogant and looked down on everyone, making "Blood Purple Rose" want to punch him again, but Chu Yunmo held her back.

"Alright, Luo Yun, remember what I said, be careful with your words and actions, and never talk back to your father."

"Okay, I understand."

"Blood Purple Rose" stuck out her pink tongue, and the two of them followed Chu Xing to meet the national teacher of Qingyu Kingdom.

"Your son greets his father."

Chu Yunmo was the first to bow.

"Is this the Grand Preceptor of Qingyu Kingdom?"

"Blood Purple Star" couldn't believe it. The man in front of her, who looked to be only in his thirties, was actually the extremely ruthless and vicious national advisor of Qingyu Kingdom.

In her mind, the person who could give birth to a son as big as Qiu Yunce should not be an old man with white hair.

That's not right! The eldest brother, Qiu Wenyuan, is obviously much older than the person in front of us. If he really is Qiu Yunce's older brother, then isn't he the son of the person in front of us?

"What is this all about? Are the generations all messed up?"

The person before me was dressed in a magnificent blue robe, with a faint smile on his face. However, the smile did not reach his eyes, and his gaze was cold, making him extremely uncomfortable to look at.

"How dare you, Luo Yun! You've come to see the Imperial Advisor, why aren't you kneeling down right now?"

Seeing that "Blood Purple Rose" was still standing, Chu Xing shouted in a deep voice.

“Luo Yun…”

Qiu Yunce quickly pulled on "Xue Ziwei" and called out softly.

Only then did "Blood Purple Rose" reluctantly kneel down.

"The daughter-in-law has met her father."

"You are a descendant of Princess Luoxi?"

Qiu Tianxiang rushed forward, offering his hands in support, but Qiu Yunce took the other's hand instead.

"Father, she is my fiancée."

"It was arranged by your parents and the matchmaker. How could I not know when this marriage was arranged for you?"

Qiu Tianxiang was furious when he saw his son holding "Blood Purple Rose's" hand.

"My son and Luo Yun have secretly pledged their lives to each other, and I beg my father to grant their wish."

Qiu Yunce knew his father's character very well and was afraid that he would take a fancy to "Blood Purple Rose", so he quickly pulled him back and made him kneel down again.

"Chu Xing, escort the Sixth Young Master out of the palace. I, the Imperial Preceptor, wish to catch up with Miss Luo Yun."

Seeing that the "Blood Purple Rose" was even more beautiful than rumored, Qiu Tianxiang waved his hand impatiently.

"Father, Father..."

Qiu Yunce was forcibly dragged out of the main hall by Chu Xing.

"Miss Luo Yun, what do you think of my appearance? Am I as handsome as Yun Ce?"

After Qiu Yunce was dragged away, Qiu Tianxiang reached out and pinched "Xue Ziwei's" chin, asking her in a lewd manner.