Chapter 941: Su Zhens Background (1/2)
Chapter 941: Su Zhen’s Background
Su Zhen looked back at Li Qiye and asked: “What will count as atavism?”
Li Qiye stared back at her while still stroking her dao lines. These dense dao lines made him think about many things. Certain past events buried in his mind resurfaced.
Li Qiye withdrew his hand and told her: “What do you know about your background and ancestors?”
“What is my clan then?” She responded with a question.
He looked at her bright eyes and noticed the trace of doubt within. It seemed like she herself didn’t know about a few matters.
Li Qiye looked at Forheaven instead. Forheaven only nervously rubbed his palms together and coughed: “This disciple doesn’t know about this matter either. Although Su Zhen’s branch has been thriving from one generation to the next, we don’t know their exact origin. Only Forefather Mu Tian would know this, but the writings he left behind did not touch on this subject.”
“Does Emperor think I am Immortal Emperor Qi Zhen’s descendant?” Su Zhen asked Li Qiye. It seemed that she wanted to know the answer as well.
Li Qiye pondered for a moment before slightly nodding his head in response: “Generally speaking, you are indeed Qi Zhen’s descendant since Qi Zhen’s bloodline flows through your veins. In fact, your blood right now is already very pure and is even catching up to Qi Zhen’s. Because of this, you have signs of atavism.”
Su Zhen quietly nodded her head. Not to mention her, even her branch's old ancestors didn’t know the origin of their own bloodline. Only Immortal Emperor Mu Tian knew the true story! At this moment, their Emperor also confirmed their bloodline!
Of course, even as descendants of Immortal Emperor Qi Zhen, they knew very little about the emperor due to the emperor’s always-mysterious nature. The traces left behind by the emperor in this world were not many. The only thing people knew was that the emperor had created the Heavenguard Sect. However, some even said that this might not be the case. In short, the real stories of the emperor were up for debate. Because the emperor quickly disappeared after winning the throne, very few were able to see the emperor’s invincible style.
“Although you are showing signs of atavism, it won’t be an easy matter.” Li Qiye told Su Zhen.
“What must I do to truly reach atavism? Please guide me, Emperor.” Su Zhen asked for guidance.
Li Qiye gently sighed. Both Qi Zhen and himself had thought about this situation back then. He looked at Forheaven: “If I remember correctly, there is a steel box inside the Highfloor Treasury, go take a look and see if it is still there.”
Forheaven quickly answered while slightly surprised: “Please wait, Emperor. I will go search right away.” He went on his way immediately afterward.
After he left, Li Qiye told Su Zhen: “Keep working hard. When the time is right, I will take you back.”
“Take me back?” Su Zhen became curious and asked: “Back to where? Our land of origin?”
Li Qiye smiled and shook his head: “You don’t need to know for now. Just wait until that day.”
Su Zhen stopped inquiring after hearing this. She looked at Li Qiye for a bit before wondering: “Will Emperor stay at Heavenguard?”
“No, I will leave after grabbing a certain item.” Li Qiye shook his head. He didn’t want to disturb the serenity of the sect.
“How about I serve by your side?” Su Zhen boldly requested with sincerity.
“No.” Li Qiye refused her request.
Su Zhen remained expressionless and asked: “Is it because I am ugly? Will staying by your side be a detriment to your prestige?”
Li Qiye couldn’t help but laugh. He shook his head in response: “If you know that I am the Emperor, then you should know some of my legends. One’s beauty is merely external and doesn’t amount to anything. I have seen both pretty and ugly women alike; beauty does not matter to me.”
Su Zhen gently said: “Since Emperor is taking me in as a concubine, I should be staying by your side to fulfill my duties.” [1. At this point, Su Zhen is referring to herself with the p.r.o.noun for “concubine/wife”]
Li Qiye nodded: “I know, but for now, you being by my side is not as important as your cultivation.”
“Emperor dislikes my shallow cultivation…” Su Zhen softly sighed.