Before the house is confiscated, the enemy's warehouse is emptied and exiled

Since the return of the Water Qilin, Shen Qingge has been busy with Uncle Fu and has not found a chance to ask it, so he knows nothing about the specific situation of his father and brother.

However, with her keen perception of the Water Qilin, she was able to roughly judge that things should be on the rise, so she was not so anxious.

At this time, the Water Qilin took two steps forward lightly and smoothed his sleeves gracefully, looking like a human being. It seemed that he had learned well after transforming into a human form.

Immediately, it asked, "Master, do you want to hear the good news first, or the bad news?"

When this question was asked, the hearts of everyone present were in their throats. They looked at each other, and their eyes were filled with anxiety and expectation.

Among this group of people, the most nervous person was Shen Qingge herself, although she was mentally prepared.

She grabbed the corner of her clothes, trying to hide the anxiety that was surging in her heart.

At this critical moment, Xiao Heng decisively stretched out a hand and gently placed it on Shen Qingge's shoulder, giving her silent comfort.

Then, he made the final decision: "Let's hear the bad news first!"

The Water Qilin nodded and responded:

“Although I tried my best during this trip to the North, I still failed to successfully find the exact whereabouts of my master’s father and brother, let alone bring them back here safely.

Not only that, I also saw that the 100,000 Northern Defense Army troops still staying in the northern border have fallen into a state of disarray due to lack of leadership.

I know the master cares about the Zhenbei Army, so I mentioned it a little bit."

After hearing this, the glimmer of hope that had just appeared on everyone's faces disappeared without a trace in an instant, as if someone had poured a basin of freezing cold water on them.

Especially Shen Qingge, her eyes that originally sparkled with light now became much dimmer.

When Xiao Heng saw this scene, he quickly stretched out his hands and tightly held Shen Qingge's shoulders, unconsciously increasing the strength in his hands, as if he wanted to give her some strength and support in this way.

Because he knew very well that for a person with hope, there was nothing more painful and unacceptable than watching his hope shattered.

Fortunately, Shen Qingge has always been strong. She took a deep breath, stood firm, and looked at Xiao Heng with determination again:

"I just wanted to give it a try. Even if there was only a glimmer of hope, I would still give it a try.

As for what County Magistrate Zhang said, it may not be entirely true or credible!"

However, even though she spoke so strongly, when she finished speaking, she couldn't help but feel a little lonely.

Xiao Heng stared at the woman in front of him who looked a little thin but pretended to be strong, and a strong feeling of pity welled up in his heart.

Compared with others, he was the calmest at this time and thought about problems more rationally.

So, he calmed down a little, and then said comfortingly:

"Don't be impatient, there's still good news. Don't jump to conclusions!"

After all, the Water Qilin is a mythical beast and cannot fully empathize with the complex and diverse emotions of humans, but it can still sense its owner's unhappiness.

So, following Xiao Heng's words, it quickly added:

"The good news is that after my careful investigation and sensing, I can be absolutely sure that your father and brother are still alive.

That breath of life, though faint, was real, allowing me to capture it.

However, just as I tried to get closer to that breath to get their exact location, I encountered an insurmountable barrier.

I feel like someone did this on purpose, and the person who set up this barrier possesses far more power than me!"

After the Water Qilin finished speaking, he looked at his master with an apologetic look and continued:

"Master, please forgive me for not being able to successfully bring your father and brother back to you safely!"

Shen Qingge's heart was in turmoil at Shui Qilin's words. She had an urge to go and look for him herself, but she suppressed it and asked:

"So, Shui Qilin, can you sense the approximate location of my father and brother?"

Upon hearing this, Shui Qilin shook his head.

“Ever since I discovered the clue that my master’s father and brother were still alive, I have been heading north in search.

After searching the entire northern region without success, I turned back and searched in the east and west directions.

After some twists and turns, I finally realized that the master's father and brother were most likely in the East."

“Not only that…

I feel that the aura emanating from that mysterious barrier is surprisingly similar to the space within your jade pendant!"

When saying this, Shui Qilin moved closer to Shen Qingge and deliberately lowered his voice, not wanting too many people to hear.

At this time, apart from Shen Qingge himself, only Xiao Heng who was standing beside him could barely hear what Shui Qilin said.

Shen Qingge subconsciously touched the mark of the cloud-patterned jade pendant on her chest, then turned to look at Xiao Heng, her eyes flashing:

"By the way, Your Highness, have you ever heard of the Seven Star Mountain?

And there is also Grandmaster Yuheng on Qixing Mountain..."

Before she finished speaking, everyone, including Xiao Heng, was stunned, obviously knowing nothing about this.

Marshal Liu Fu, who was standing by, had a lot of experience and was experienced in the world. He stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before saying:

"My dear niece, I know a thing or two about the Seven Star Mountain. It's a little-known fairy mountain!

Its exact location remains a mystery, and no one knows it accurately. According to legend, only those with good fortune can see its true appearance.

There are many rumors about Master Yuheng.

Some say he was so profoundly savage that he had already ascended to immortality; others say he had long since passed away, leaving behind only a series of legendary stories for posterity to recount...

But why do you suddenly bring this up? "

Facing Marshal Liu Fu's question, Shen Qingge smiled slightly and said nothing, but he was muttering in his heart.

Could it be that because I was reborn, many things have quietly changed?

This cloud-patterned jade pendant was clearly a treasure that my father had obtained in his previous life from Master Yuheng of Qixing Mountain after going through untold hardships.

How come people today don’t know about the Seven Star Mountain?

By the way, isn’t there a third layer in this jade pendant space?

At the moment, although the Water Qilin cannot be found, if he can successfully break through the third level of the jade pendant space, perhaps he can solve the mysteries in front of him and find the truth!

Perhaps my father and brother were recuperating somewhere in the Seven Star Mountains? Perhaps they would appear naturally after their injuries healed?

Moreover, even the Water Qilin could not be found. It would probably be futile for Xiao Heng to send someone or for her to look for it herself.

It would be better to think carefully about how to break through the third level of the jade pendant space.

Thinking of this, she felt as if she had taken a tranquilizer and became much calmer.

Now that we’ve made the decision, let’s do it!

Then, she looked up at the group of people around her who were watching her and said with a faint smile:

“Oh, it’s okay!

Uncle Fu, I suddenly remembered the coming-of-age gift my father gave me. He said he found it from Master Yuheng of Qixing Mountain.

It's just a casual remark!"