I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 557: We must get to the bottom of this!

The preparations were for what Qin Yiyao considered a "special day," and she indeed needed to prepare a suitable gift for her beloved master.

It's been almost a full year since we first met!

Qin Yiyao could never forget that day. Perhaps it was fate that made her Gu Heng's disciple. Every time she thought back on it, she had endless memories. After meeting her good master, everything changed.

So Qin Yiyao always remembered that night. Although that night might not have been anything special for Gu Heng, it was completely different in her heart.

That was a turning point in her second life.

In remembrance.

Qin Yiyao also needed to use her brain. But the way to commemorate it was actually quite simple, because it was the first day she met Gu Heng, and that's when she became his apprentice. So, to uphold the principle of "respecting the teacher and adhering to the way," the apprentice should do something.

She had considered buying some nice new clothes and showing them off in front of her master.

The main problem is that Gu Heng isn't buying into that anymore.

Unless she suddenly has the idea to wear something made entirely of beads and threads, something that even the most wanton slut would find "vulgar"... but doing so might backfire, especially since the old man might hang her up and beat her.

What Qin Yiyao didn't want to celebrate properly suddenly turned into a day of being scolded.

Then the only option is to give clothes or jewelry.

Those so-called "treasures" would definitely not please him. Who is his master? There's probably no treasure in the world he can't obtain. So Qin Yiyao plans to do the opposite. Perhaps Gu Heng would like some trinkets made by mortals.

So she chose this crescent moon necklace, since she was planning to go back to the desolate city anyway, as a surprise for Gu Heng.

only.

Qin Yiyao was puzzled by the two women she met at the jewelry shop.

Their eyes were really strange.

Especially the mature woman behind him, who seemed quite charming, looked at him as if she had seen a ghost she shouldn't have seen, as if she wanted to devour him alive.

Does this person know her?

Qin Yiyao frowned, feeling that the other person's emotions were a bit strange, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong.

"Sister Yunshang?"

"Oh, nothing."

Yunshang shook her head, then smiled apologetically at Qin Yiyao and said, "I'm sorry, I was impulsive. You looked so familiar, I got a little mesmerized."

Even someone as noble as her would lose her composure here; in fact, Yunshang herself hadn't expected it.

"It's ok."

Qin Yiyao nodded slightly and then continued to leave with her things.

She didn't feel much familiarity with the woman; this mature and elegant woman was especially unfamiliar to Qin Yiyao. But beyond being unfamiliar, the fact that this woman had no trace of cultivation aura made Qin Yiyao feel intimidated.

There are two possibilities: either this woman is a mortal, or she can control her power to such an extent that she is almost indistinguishable from a mortal. Although she is far less powerful than her master, this woman is by no means ordinary.

Qin Yiyao didn't want to have too much to do with this kind of person.

The girl next to her, who looked younger but seemed to have a sharp aura, appeared to be a very powerful cultivator; Qin Yiyao couldn't see through her at all.

If she's not careful, she might get herself into trouble, and what Qin Yiyao wants least right now is extra trouble.

"Young lady, please wait a moment."

Yunshang called out to her, and Qin Yiyao turned around indifferently, asking, "Is there anything else?"

"My name is Yunshang. It's hard to explain this connection. You look quite similar to an old friend I once admired from afar. May I ask your name?"

Yunshang's expression was sincere, with sadness hidden in her eyes. However, when she heard the words "old friend," Qin Yiyao was stunned for a moment. She was not quite sure how she could be involved with this woman named Yunshang. After thinking for a moment, she shook her head and refused.

"Forget it, we may not cross paths again in the future. If it's just a fleeting encounter, then let's leave it at that."

After saying that, Qin Yiyao walked away without looking back. Xiao Fan was a little dissatisfied. The girl's attitude was really too arrogant. Even though the clan leader had lowered himself and shown his goodwill, he was still turned away.

I've never received such treatment even in the Lesser Mystic Heaven Realm!

Unexpectedly, after arriving here, she actually suffered this fate. Although Xiao Fan was dissatisfied, her master did not seem unhappy at all. Yun Shang stood there staring at her back, her eyes deep and unfathomable.

The reason why Yunshang has this sense of déjà vu is that her cultivation focuses on the "soul".

Her soul, or rather, her "immortal soul," is the most powerful among the thirteen immortal venerables. In terms of cultivation techniques and the path of cultivation, Yunshang also prefers the soul.

Yunshang felt a strong sense of familiarity about this girl, just like the Holy Yao Emperor she had observed across two realms. Even their soul auras were the same, as if they were identical!

Souls are also divided into young and old, but ordinary cultivators, unless they specialize in this path, cannot distinguish between them at all.

However, Yunshang was able to distinguish between "souls" and "spirits".

The girl I just saw had a soul aura exactly like that of the Holy Yao Emperor, and also had that sense of age, but the Holy Yao Emperor could not possibly be only this young!

Moreover, the Holy Yao Emperor Qin Yiyao died from the Immortal-Slaying Poison, didn't she?

Back then, Yunshang learned about this matter.

Although furious, she knew that the Holy Yao Emperor was probably powerless to reverse the situation, and in the end, no matter how angry she was, she would not be able to vent her anger.

The Poison of Immortal Slaughter is a poison originating from the Demon Realm that is extremely damaging to the physical bodies of those who have ascended to immortality or are pseudo-immortals. There is no antidote for this thing, because its effect is to directly corrupt the body and soul, eventually completely devouring them. The process is relatively slow, but there is no way to save them.

If we want to save them, we must use an equally powerful force of regeneration to counteract the corruption of the Immortal-Slaying Poison.

But at that time, when Yunshang received the news...

The Holy Yao Emperor even had a mausoleum built for him, where he rests in eternal sleep...

"...Chieftain, what's wrong with you?"

Xiao Fan was genuinely worried about Yun Shang's mental state. Why did Yun Shang suddenly lose the composure that a powerful immortal should have when she encountered that girl?

They were spouting worrying nonsense, talking about familiar faces and predestined connections—it all sounded very far-fetched.

"Xiao Fan, wait here for a moment and wander around by yourself. I'll be right back."

Yunshang gave her maid some instructions and then walked into the crowd on her own.

She followed the trace of Qin Yiyao's cultivation aura and searched for her. "If the Holy Yao Emperor really survived, then... we have to find out the truth no matter what!"

Yunshang's thoughts were very simple.

This was once her regret, but now, fate has presented her with an opportunity to find relief, which she is determined to seize.

It absolutely won't work until the truth comes out!