However, when the two martial artists at the Celestial Realm looked at Chu Qinghe and his companions, a flash of surprise appeared in their eyes as they saw that Chu Qinghe and his companions had extraordinary appearances and temperaments.

Sensing the aura emanating from Chu Qinghe and his companions, the two men's gazes lingered on Shui Mu Yin Ji for a moment before the burly mid-stage Celestial Realm martial artist said in a deep voice, "How dare you break into the palace at night."

Perhaps they weren't particularly interested in these two martial artists at the Celestial Realm.

Therefore, when Chu Qinghe focused his gaze on the two Celestial Realm warriors in front of him, he didn't utter a single word of nonsense. In the instant his true energy circulated, a majestic and terrifying aura suddenly burst forth from Chu Qinghe's body and pressed down on the two Celestial Realm warriors opposite him.

It should be noted that even a master like Ba Shiba, who was at the late stage of the Celestial Realm, was terrified when faced with the oppressive aura emanating from Chu Qinghe, let alone the two opposite him.

Almost the instant Chu Qinghe locked onto their auras and unleashed his imposing power, both of them felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

The blood all over his body seemed to have turned into ice water at this moment, and as it flowed, waves of cold air filled his body uncontrollably.

Cold sweat broke out on their backs almost instantly.

"I'll die!"

At this moment, the two Celestial Realm warriors from the palace opposite each other couldn't help but have the same thought pop into their minds.

Originally, when the two saw that among Chu Qinghe's group, only Shui Mu Yin Ji was at the early stage of the Celestial Realm, they did not take Chu Qinghe and his group seriously.

To their surprise, Chu Qinghe's mere presence alone was enough to render the two of them completely immobile.

At this moment, both of them even felt as if they had one foot in the grave.

Now, when we look at Chu Qinghe and the others again, the two of them no longer have the slight arrogance they had just displayed. Fear has unconsciously appeared on their faces.

After locking onto the two with the aura of the Heavenly Sword Realm, Chu Qinghe finally spoke, "I have a few questions I would like to ask you two. I would appreciate your cooperation."

Hearing Chu Qinghe's words, the two martial artists at the Celestial Realm nodded decisively.

"Please speak, sir."

Seeing this, Chu Qinghe also withdrew his true energy and locked onto the auras of the two people.

With that terrifying aura no longer pressing down on them, the two Celestial Realm warriors finally felt relieved.

Over here, Xiao Zhao glanced back and forth between Chu Qinghe and the two Celestial Realm warriors who were now locked onto by Chu Qinghe's aura and looked terrified. She whispered as she circulated her true energy, "Why do I feel that Young Master's current behavior is a bit similar to that of Sister Yue and Sister Dongfang?"

In the past, when Chu Qinghe inquired about things, he was always very polite and his manners were always courteous.

But this kind of domineering behavior—giving someone a warning without saying a word as soon as they see them—is something Xiao Zhao has never seen before.

How is this any different from holding a knife to someone's throat and asking, "Have you eaten yet?"

Hearing what Xiao Zhao said, Qu Feiyan curled her lips and said, "We didn't come here for those two in the first place. Rather than talking a bunch of nonsense and then the other party still doesn't cooperate, it's much more straightforward to let the other party understand the situation first, just like you are doing now, young master."

At the same time, seeing the two people opposite him suddenly become obedient, Chu Qinghe couldn't help but smile to himself.

At this moment, the benefits of being stronger become apparent.

When Chu Qinghe was not strong enough, if he wanted to ask questions, he could only secretly poison the other person first, then persuade them with kind words, and wait for the poison to ferment in their body.

If the other party doesn't listen to advice, then use poison to make them realize their predicament.

Now that Chu Qinghe has improved, a lot of time can be saved.

Then, Chu Qinghe asked, "May I ask, seniors, why is Senior Ling Donglai not in this palace?"

Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's question, the two martial artists at the Celestial Realm exchanged a glance. The one at the early stage of the Celestial Realm cautiously replied, "Young Master, Senior Ling left the palace a month ago."

"Left?"

Upon hearing what the martial artist opposite them said, Chu Qinghe and the others, including Shui Mu Yin Ji, all changed their expressions slightly, and a hint of doubt appeared on their faces.

Even Chu Qinghe was the same.

After a moment's thought, Chu Qinghe asked, "Could you please elaborate, senior?"

A martial artist at the early stage of the Celestial Realm spoke up: "A month ago, a late-stage Celestial Realm expert wearing an iron mask came to this palace to find Senior Ling. After talking for almost the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Senior Ling suddenly decided to leave with the other party and asked us to tell His Majesty."

Jellyfish Yin Princess asked, "What did they talk about?"

The martial artist at the early stage of the Celestial Realm shook his head and said, "I don't know. When that person was talking to Senior Ling, he used his true essence to shield his voice. But judging from Senior Ling's mouth movements at the time, there were words like 'cultivation' and 'breakthrough' in the middle."

As soon as he said this, a thought flashed through Chu Qinghe's mind, and a conjecture instantly formed in his mind.

After a moment's thought, Chu Qinghe asked, "Did Senior Meng Chixing come to the palace before?"

As soon as the question was asked, another martial artist in the mid-stage of the Celestial Realm responded, "That's right, and like you, young master, he's also asking about the whereabouts of your senior."

Chu Qinghe asked, "How did you answer Senior Meng?"

The latter responded, "Just as I did when answering you, young master, I will tell you the truth."

Hearing this, Jellyfish Yin Ji looked at the two Celestial Realm warriors in front of her with great interest.

"Ha! Meng Chixing, as a citizen of the Great Yuan Kingdom, barged into the palace to question your Ling Donglai, and you actually reported the truth. Aren't you worried that Meng Chixing will harm your Great Song Emperor after he finds out that Ling Donglai is not in this palace?"

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