Chapter 69: A Bad Premonition (2/2)

Qin Yu shook his head. “I wanted to catch someone for questioning, but the hunters were extremely guarded. Four or five of them would gather together, sometimes even more than ten of them. I couldn’t find a chance to attack.”

“This means we have no idea what they plan to do,” Qing Yun interrupted.

“Yes.” Qin Yu nodded. “We better be careful these next few days and keep an eye out.”

“Hm, this is all we can do.” The group was silent a moment and settled into their respective places to rest. They planned to pass the night before anything.

Qin Yu leaned against a tree, his hands folded behind his head. He lifted his head and looked at the starry night through the gaps between leaves. His parents’ figures floated into his mind. After being away for so long, Qin Yu missed home and wondered how his parents were doing. He had entered the Illusory Battlefield straight after leaving the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, so his family was probably still worried.

“Da ge.” At this point, Mu Rongyue made her way over silently and squatted beside Qin Yu.

Sitting up, Qin Yu stared at Mu Rongyue with curiosity. “What? Can’t sleep?”

“I-I have some things to say to you.” When Mu Rongyue spoke, she attracted the notice of Qing Yun, who lay on the other side. The other woman didn’t move an inch, but her ears perked up to full attention as she listened in on the conversation. She even began to feel anxious; was Mu Rongyue going to confess her feelings to Qin Yu? However, even if Mu Rongyue were to confess, why should Qing Yun be anxious? It wasn’t her problem anyway. Nonetheless, she was still worried that Qin Yu might agree if Mu Rongyue confessed. It was still none of Qing Yun’s business even if Qin Yu agreed; but, she could not control her feelings.

“Speak your mind.” Qin Yu sat up attentively.

“It’s about your parents.” Mu Rongyue’s words shocked Qin Yu. However, Qing Yun relaxed a little; it wasn’t a confession.

“What about my parents?” Qin Yu’s voice abruptly rose, and he looked at Mu Rongyue with a bad feeling in his gut.

“Da ge, I’m sorry. I should’ve told you about this earlier; but, these days…” Mu Rongyue felt guilty.

“Oh, Xiao Yue, I don’t blame you. Please, tell me quickly,” Qin Yu urged her solemnly.

“Before I entered the Illusory Battlefield, I heard Master Tie Shou say your father created chaos within the Qin Family after hearing that you were forced into the Forbidden Area by Qin Chong. Not only did he set fire to the family lands, he broke the taboo of the Elder. Thus, your parents were ordered to be thrown into jail,” Mu Rongyue explained the situation plainly.

“What? They threw my parents in jail? Bastards!” Qin Yu was livid. “Qin Chong, I’ll make you pay the price!”

“Da ge, please, don’t be impulsive. Qin Chong is protected by the Elder Qin Yuandao; you can’t fight him. I heard that he’s an old monster already beyond the Transformation Realm.”

“Hmph, so what if he’s in the Spirit Realm?! Whoever dares to lay a finger on my parents, be it the Jade Emperor himself, I will skin him!” Qin Yu released a cold and icy aura that threatened to freeze the air around him. “The day I leave this array will be the day when they pay the price. Qin Chong, we’ll recount all of our past grudges at that time.” Qin Yu gritted his teeth in a murderous manner.

“Da ge, you must calm down,” Mu Rongyue advised him. She had dared not inform him of these happenings because she was afraid that he would respond rashly. She knew Qin Yu was strong, but he would never be a match for old, monstrous Qin Yuandao. Qin Yu needed time to surpass him. “Da ge, I won’t allow you to do stupid things!” Mu Rongyue grabbed Qin Yu’s hand and pleaded. “With your talent, you won’t need long to surpass Qin Yuandao. You can go back then to deal with them.”

Qin Yu was stunned. He looked at Mu Rongyue’s worried expression and gradually quashed his cold and murderous aura. He stretched out his hand to grip hers, and a smile emerged on his face. “Xiao Yue, don’t worry. I wouldn’t do something stupid.” Mu Rongyue stared at her hand in Qin Yu’s and blushed slightly. She lowered her head shyly with happiness in her heart.

“That’s good then, Da ge,” Mu Rongyue responded in a warm tone; but, she suddenly remembered something. “By the way, that day when you left us and entered the central area alone, we met Lu Wushuang, Qin Zhao, and the three men following them. Ruo Feng and I fought the five of them!”

“Lu Wushuang and Qin Zhao, they’re back together?” Qin Yu looked puzzled.

“En.” Mu Rongyue nodded. “I don’t know what’s going on between them either.”

“Hmph, she’s a bitch indeed. But, I’ve got to acknowledge how lucky she is. She won’t continue to be so fortunate though.” Qin Yu snickered in disdain, a murderous glint flashing across his eyes. Lu Wushuang had escaped Qin Yu twice and had been remarkably fortunate.

“How did that fight go?” Qin Yu then asked. Two versus five, Mu Rongyue had definitely been at a disadvantage when it came to the number of people. However, Mu Rongyue was safe and sound; so, Qin Yu was very curious about what had happened in that fight and if Lu Wushung and Qin Zhao were alive.