Hearing this, Qin Luo finally felt certain that You Yueying's concern for him was indeed beyond normal limits. He chuckled to himself, then walked straight toward Nuantang and the other three not far away without responding.
Seeing that Qin Luo did not respond, You Yueying's worry was unconsciously mixed with a hint of resentment. Her gaze followed Qin Luo's figure until he met up with Nuantang and the others.
However, when she saw the two fox spirits, one big and one small, beside Qin Luo, as well as Yue Lishan, she felt a little uneasy.
After hesitating for a few breaths, he quietly extended his spiritual senses, directly invading the minds of Nuantang and Yue Lishan, and even not ignoring Yinshuang standing nearby. His voice was as cold as frost, carrying an undeniable authority:
"Within the ancestral land, you'd better put away your fox-like tricks and keep your fox tails in check! Don't have any improper thoughts about him, otherwise, you won't be able to bear the consequences."
When the three girls from Nuantang heard this sudden, cold voice, they knew that it was the senior who was by Qin Gongzi's side speaking, and they repeatedly assured each other that they would be careful.
After confirming that the three had fully understood her warning, You Yueying slowly withdrew her spiritual perception.
Watching Qin Luo and his group of five disappear after stepping onto the sacrificial altar, he said calmly:
"They don't even know their own limitations. If they can truly behave themselves, I will let them off the hook. But if they dare to harbor any ill intentions, hmph, I will make them regret ever being born."
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After Qin Luo and the others stepped onto the sacrificial altar, a burst of light flashed before their eyes, and then they felt dizzy. When they regained their balance and opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a completely different world.
The surrounding environment was a dark purple, exuding an eerie and chilling aura. The ground beneath their feet was dry and rough, covered with crisscrossing cracks, from which flickers a ghostly green light, emanating a wild and untamed atmosphere.
In the distance, the mountains stretched endlessly, but there was not a trace of life in them. The peaks were the color of charred black iron, barren and devoid of any vegetation.
In the sky, a blood-red sun emitted a faint light, and everything in its path was tinged with an eerie hue.
"Is this the ancestral land of demonic beasts?"
Looking at the scene before him, Qin Luo frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Feng Liao quickly explained:
"My lord, you may not know this, but this ancestral land is also divided into an outer perimeter and an inner perimeter. The quota that our fox clan has been granted can only be located in the outer edge area."
"Those truly powerful clans possess even higher-level slots, allowing them to directly descend into the inner perimeter of the ancestral land. Within this inner perimeter, not only are legendary treasures and rare artifacts found, but also numerous ancient heritages, and one might even encounter powerful demonic beast bloodlines left over from ancient times!"
"In comparison, we are on the periphery and can only get a pitifully small amount of benefits. However, even so, the periphery is not without opportunities. It's just that there are fewer opportunities than in the inner periphery."
At this point, Feng Liao's expression turned serious, and his gaze turned to the depths of the ancestral land shrouded in mist in the distance. "Moreover, the closer we get to the inner perimeter of the ancestral land, the greater the danger. It should be rapidly dividing into its own regions right now."
"Those powerful races have begun a war without gunpowder to compete for the most resource-rich areas in the inner perimeter."
It is obvious that Feng Liao had done thorough preparation beforehand.
During his explanation, his gaze subtly swept over the three women beside Qin Luo—Nuantang, Yinshuang, and Yue Lishan—his eyes revealing a hint of worry.
During this time, he secretly studied Qin Luo's temperament carefully and realized that he took good care of and favored women.
This made Feng Liao somewhat worried. If he didn't take this opportunity to perform well, he was afraid that he wouldn't even get a sip of soup during this trip to the ancestral land.
"That's interesting. I thought it was rare for your ancestral land to be fair even once..." Qin Luo shook his head, then asked again:
Do you know the exact location of the Primordial Lotus within the ancestral land?
Upon hearing Qin Luo's sudden question, Feng Liao looked slightly flustered and stammered in response:
“This…Sir, I have heard of the name of the Sacred Lotus of the Void. I heard that when the ancestral land opened last time, there were rumors that it appeared in the inner core area.”
"However, during each ancestral land festival, our fox clan has always been cautious and has always stayed on the periphery, not daring to venture deep inside. Therefore, we know very little about the exact location of the Taixu Sacred Lotus."
After speaking, Feng Liao felt a little uneasy. He secretly glanced at Qin Luo and saw that he looked calm and seemed to be deep in thought. So he composed himself and mustered his courage to continue:
"However, please rest assured, sir, we are not without a chance. As far as I know, there are occasional clues related to the Taixu Sacred Lotus appearing in the outer areas. Following these clues might yield unexpected results."
After Feng Liao finished speaking, Qin Luo fell into deep thought.
Yue Lishan, standing to the side, was still draped in a black robe, completely concealing herself from head to toe. Nuantang stood obediently behind Qin Luo, like a quietly blooming but unassuming flower, waiting patiently.
In stark contrast, Yinshuang took a light step forward, followed by a soft cough. Though the sound was gentle, it seemed to deliberately break the momentary tranquility, intending to draw Qin Luo's attention to herself.
Seeing that Qin Luo had finally turned his gaze to her, Yin Shuang was secretly delighted, and a sly glint flashed in her eyes.
She straightened her posture, and her fox-tribe attire swayed gently with her movements, outlining a graceful curve.
Those big, watery eyes, filled with tenderness, stared straight at Qin Luo, their gaze full of admiration and worship.
“My lord,” Silver Frost’s voice was soft and melodious, with a hint of allure, “I have read through the books of my Frost Moon Silver Fox clan. It is said that wherever the Void Sacred Lotus is located, there will always be a strange fragrance spreading through it.”
As she spoke, she gently flicked her tail, the fluffy tail drawing a graceful arc in the air, deliberately nudging towards Qin Luo's hand.
Earlier, she had also managed to pry information out of Nuantang that Qin Luo seemed to have a special fondness for fox tails. At this moment, she deliberately nudged her tail toward Qin Luo's hand, her eyes full of cunning.
“If we can pay attention to the changes in the scent within this ancestral land, we might be able to find traces of the Primordial Lotus,” Yin Shuang continued, her voice growing softer.
She tilted her head, her eyes filled with a seductive glint, and stared intently at Qin Luo's reaction.
Clearly, she hadn't taken You Yueying's previous warning to heart. She could sense that the senior's indulgence of the man in front of her, or perhaps there was a deeper level of affection between them.
In Yinshuang's view, this was precisely a golden opportunity to turn things around.
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