“That’s right,” Hei Xiangling agreed.

After advancing, the group continued deeper into the area. Qi Yun, inside the spatial dimension, looked at the cracked spiritual veins and sighed, "I didn't expect these spiritual veins to be so severely damaged. It's also my fault; I failed to entrust the White Tiger Token to someone I trusted..."

“Senior Qi Yun, these spiritual veins are probably the largest in the Heavenly Domain. You couldn’t hand over the White Tiger Token back then, it must be because that person wasn’t trustworthy enough for you.”

Hearing Ji Jiuying's words, Qi Yun glanced at her a few more times and chuckled, "You little rascal, how come you can't hide anything from me?"

"By the way, Senior Qi Yun, how far are we from the location of the White Tiger Seal?"

"At the center of the spiritual vein, there is a five-story secret chamber, and the White Tiger's seal is on the fifth floor..."

Qi Yun hesitated, and Ji Jiuying frowned.

"Senior Qi Yun, is there a problem?"

"Ninth Girl, I'm sorry. I lied to you before. I had my own ulterior motives in bringing you here..."

After hesitating several times, Qi Yun decided to explain the situation to her.

"Actually, when that white tiger was sealed away... it was already on the verge of death. Now that so much time has passed, I wonder if it can still survive..."

"After the white tiger dies, it will produce a kind of jade, called Immortal Lotus Spirit Jade. Immortal Lotus Spirit Jade can reshape one's true body and purify one's soul, which is why I..."

No one wants to be deceived, especially by someone they trust. It would be a lie to say she wasn't angry at all. Although she unexpectedly received Qi Yun's inheritance and those treasures, she had already repaid all the favors by bringing her to the space and nurturing her soul.

Even if the white tiger really died, she wouldn't feel sorry for it; she was just curious that such jade still existed in the world.

On second thought, I also understand why Qi Yun did this. A person who has been dead for tens of thousands of years has the hope of being reborn. Who can resist such temptations?

However, she should also be thankful that she didn't harm her, otherwise...

“Senior Qi Yun, just as you said before, what is destined to happen will happen. If the White Tiger dies, then it means I am not destined to be with him.”

Ji Jiuying said calmly. Qi Yun couldn't see her expression clearly at this moment, but she could sense a sense of estrangement from her tone. She smiled bitterly. In fact, she hadn't intended to lie to her at first.

She had been dead for tens of thousands of years and had little memory of many things from her previous life. It wasn't until Xiao Yichen found Ji Jiuying that day and told her about the underground spiritual vein that she remembered. But she didn't know how to bring it up with her, so she could only tell her that the underground spiritual vein could help her advance her cultivation faster.

“Girl, I didn’t mean to lie to you. Actually, I just didn’t remember the first part… Girl, if you can help me get the Immortal Lotus Spirit Jade, I’m willing to form a contract with you. Whether in the Heavenly Realm or the God Realm, I will follow you for the rest of my life.”

Ji Jiuying's lips curled up slightly. If Qi Yun obtained the Immortal Lotus Spirit Jade, ascending to godhood would be a matter of moments. But where in the world is there such a cheap thing?

"I will help you get the Immortal Lotus Spirit Jade. Remember what you said."

As they spoke, the group saw the secret chamber not far away. The spacious chamber resembled a crystal palace, with two staircases winding up the stone walls.

"This must be the center of the spiritual vein."

Xiao Yichen murmured, his gaze sweeping around before he arrived at the stairs and began to climb them.

Following Qi Yun's instructions, Ji Jiuying went up another staircase until she reached the fifth floor. Looking around, she saw that Xiao Yichen had also arrived on the fifth floor and seemed to be looking for something.

Ji Jiuying narrowed her eyes. Could it be that he, like her, wanted to find the White Tiger Seal?

Xiao Yichen, who was opposite her, noticed her gaze and looked over. His eyes flickered slightly. Could it be that she needed that thing like him?

The two sides approached each other along the stone wall until they were only five meters apart, at which point they stopped.

"Uncle-Master Xiao, what are you looking for?"

"Ninth Girl, what are you looking for?"

"·····"

At this moment, in the middle of them was a Bagua totem, and the concave part in the middle was the place where the White Tiger Token was placed.

Their gazes fell on the stone wall.

"Ninth Girl, you want a white tiger?" Xiao Yichen asked tentatively.

Ji Jiuying looked at Xiao Yichen with a half-smile: "Isn't your martial uncle?"

This also puzzled Xiao Yichen. Could it be...?

Ji Jiuying ignored the expression on Xiao Yichen's face and placed the White Tiger Token in the groove.

roar--

A roar from an ancient divine beast rang out, instantly waking up Xiao Huang'er, Xuanwu, Dongfang Yao, and the others in the space. They quickly got up and looked at the outside world.

The stone door opened, revealing a Bagua totem that was spinning continuously. The divine beast White Tiger sealed underground had become almost transparent, indicating that the White Tiger was indeed dead. The roar just now was merely the remnant soul left behind.

The immortal lotus roots and spirit jade beneath the white tiger were not yet fully grown; judging by the situation, they would need at least two more years, which he simply couldn't wait for! A flicker of despair and resentment flashed in Xiao Yichen's eyes. Was he really going to just give up like this...?

Although he concealed it well, Gong Mingyue, who was standing to the side, still caught it, and a dark glint flashed in his deep eyes.

Qi Yun smiled helplessly in the space: "The white tiger's body has not completely dissipated, which means that the Immortal Lotus Spirit Jade is not complete enough."

"This white tiger's body is almost transparent. How long will it take to complete?" Ji Jiuying asked.

Qi Yun thought for a moment: "It will take about two years."

Two years? Then we'll just have to try again in two years, since the White Tiger Token is in her hands anyway.

"Wow, this white tiger is dead. What a pity," Hei Xiangling sighed.

Xiao Yichen's thoughts were pulled back, and his gaze fell on Hei Xiangling, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"It's truly a pity."

Ji Jiuying glanced at Xiao Yichen and noticed that there was no trace of regret in his eyes. Her eyes flickered slightly. Could it be that he was also after the Immortal Lotus Spirit Jade?

The group returned to the first level. Xiao Yichen set up a large array in the center of the spirit vein mine to connect with the outside world. He piled all his spirit stones into the array. With this array, they could directly repair the cracks inside through the array outside and draw out the spiritual energy inside.

Half a day later, the group finally emerged from the underground spiritual vein.

Ji Jiuying hadn't forgotten about getting the Divine Return Needle from the Treasure Pavilion. With Xiao Yichen by her side, the journey was smooth. Perhaps because of class, there weren't many people walking on the road.

Upon arriving at the treasure pavilion, Ji Jiuying headed straight for the location Qi Yun had indicated. A mechanism hidden behind a mural was activated, releasing an aura of an ancient artifact. Ji Jiuying tossed the box and needles together into the space.

Xiao Yichen, who was waiting outside, sensed something but said nothing.