What prompted Shi Quan to take action quickly was not only the pressure from Liyue Port, but more importantly, he felt an aura coming from the layered rock abyss.

——This aura belongs to the ancestors of the alchemist clan, and it is at least a hundred years old.

As an alchemist who practices spiritual methods, Shi Quan knows very well that if this method is practiced to a certain stage, it can protect his own spirit. In addition, the environment of the layered rock abyss is extremely weird, and many things that ordinary people cannot imagine may happen.

in that place.

Even if the aura that appeared in the layered rock abyss was just a ray of remnant soul, it would be enough to bring hope of change to the current alchemist family.

because...

The inheritance of the current alchemist clan has long since been scattered.

Why did a prestigious family decline for thousands of years? And it declined rapidly within a hundred years?

The reason is simple: a considerable part of the inheritance has been broken.

Shi Quan did not hesitate to risk his own reputation and life. A big factor was that he wanted to find the source of the breath. He was convinced that the breath was only owned by the ancestors of the Alchemist family, so as long as he found him, he would be able to recover part of it.

inherited.

——He thought he was the only one who knew about this matter.

Therefore, he regarded this matter as a mission; therefore, he would carry out all this without hesitation.

Even if he failed now, he didn't feel much regret in his heart because he firmly believed that this was his duty.

Until just now, Chongyun asked this question.

[I sensed a strange aura a few days ago. It gave me the same feeling as my old master, but it was different. 】

Yes, this was also what Shi Quan felt when he noticed that aura.

[Stratiform Abyss? That’s right.]

Yes, even the location is the same.

"What a stupid thing I did..."

After thinking about it, Shi Quan's expression was extremely complicated, including regret, helplessness, and a hint of loneliness.

Why lonely?

Shi Quan knew the answer to this question very well.

Because Chongyun is not a member of the Shi family, if even he can detect the aura and locate its location, it means that the owner of the aura is not a descendant of the Shi family.

There is no doubt that the master of the breath is a powerful alchemist, and he has extremely impressive strength.

——But he is not from the Shi family, which means that he may not have the inheritance that Shi Quan has been chasing.

What a twist of fate...

"Uncle Quan?"

Seeing Shi Quan's aura weakening a lot in an instant, Chongyun frowned. Is this aura very important?

To be honest, he was just confused at first and didn't go into details, otherwise he wouldn't have come here to ask questions a few days later.

"Chongyun."

Shi Quan raised his head. He seemed to be more than ten years older. He was obviously in the prime of life, but there was an unspeakable twilight.

His tone was very serious, even giving people the illusion that he was explaining the aftermath...

"Junior is here." Chongyun hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"The family wants too many things...so much that we simply can't afford it now."

Shi Quan glanced at his own God's Eye, then at Chongyun's God's Eye, sighed, and then said: "I am... a staunch alchemist, you know this - maybe

Everyone in Liyue Port who pays attention to these things knows this."

"So, do you know why I did this, Chongyun?"

Looking at the young alchemist in front of him, Shi Quan's expression gradually calmed down.

"..."

Hearing this question, Chongyun thought about it carefully, then shook his head and said: "From my understanding, you want to get rid of the official restrictions of Liyue and return yourself to the original position of [Millennium Heritage Family].

"

Shi Quan listened quietly and did not express any opinion.

"...But obviously, this is not rational enough." Chongyun continued, "Because before Liyue officials intervened in the family, the entire alchemist family had already declined, and the Shi family's territory was shrinking every day. If you rashly

Without official funding, the family will return to its original situation."

"Yeah." Shi Quan nodded slightly.

"Of course, the most important point is that you have done an extremely stupid thing."

Even Chongyun didn't have a good look when he mentioned this matter.

And even if he didn't say it, Shi Quan knew what it was. After all, it was the trigger that started everything.

There is only one answer, and that is [assassination incident].

Although not many people knew Ningzhe's identity at the time, even without that level of family ties, Ningzhe was the investigator personally appointed by Ningguang at that time. After all, they did it, and they did it in front of Chongyun.

This incident was eventually settled with the sacrifice of the old family leader Shi Bai, but everyone knew that this incident would not end that easily.

What kind of person is contemporary Tianquanxing?

No one can deny her ability, and no one can underestimate her skills. In terms of strength, the palace flying above everyone's head is the perfect proof.

And in terms of employing people...

She is indeed a meritocracy, but after investigation, you will know that she does not mind small tricks, but if her bottom line is touched, it will be a devastating blow.

There is no doubt that Ningzhe is her bottom line.

"...I won't go into details about the specific situation. I believe that none of us are willing to mention this past incident."

Chongyun shook his head, then changed the topic and said: "So I have never understood the meaning of what you are doing. Expelling evil spirits in the name of the alchemist family is subduing demons, and attacking monsters in the official name of Liyue is also subduing demons. These two

How is it different?"

"..."

These words seemed to have caused a critical blow, and Shi Quanqian was immediately silenced.

After a long time, he slowly exhaled and said, "That's true."

"Um?"

"In addition to the family head, the Alchemist clan also has several highly respected clan elders. Shi Qi is the heir determined by the old clan master Shi Bai, and he is also a person close to Liyue officials. The clan elders should be dissatisfied."

"In the eyes of many people, their joining the Liyue officialdom has redeemed the laws they committed. Now that time has passed and the original predicament no longer exists, they begin to miss the [freedom] and [glory] of the past.

.”

"...I know these things very well."

Shi Quan's tone was very calm, as if he was describing a fact, with basically no ups and downs.

"Since you know it well, then why..."

"Chongyun." Before Chongyun could finish his words, he was interrupted by Shi Quan, and then he continued: "Some things cannot be escaped just by seeing them clearly, do you understand?"

"..." Chongyun frowned slightly.

"No matter what." Shi Quan suddenly stood up and looked at Chongyun, "I want to go out, do you want to stop me?"

Take a trip?!

As soon as he said this, Chongyun glanced around subconsciously.

This is a detention center! What does he mean by going out? Is he escaping from prison?

"You know this is against Liyue's laws." Chongyun gritted his teeth and blocked the door.

He clearly remembered that there were still people guarding the door for him. If he just let Shi Quan go out, it would be bad for everyone.

"No. You can leave."

At this moment, a slightly lazy voice came over.

winter--

The iron door opened from the outside, and then the figure of a young man was revealed.

He held the token symbolizing the identity of the Privy Council and looked at Shi Quan indifferently.

"In order to fulfill Baiyi's order, you can leave here temporarily, Shi Quan." He said, "By the way, I am Jiang Guo, and I am currently serving as Huiyi in the Privy Council."

"..."

Hearing this, Shi Quan's eyes flashed with surprise, but in a flash, he seemed to understand.

"Yes." He said softly: "I understand."

"That's naturally best."

Jiang Guo nodded with satisfaction, then set his sights on Chongyun.

"Let's go, Chongyun. We have also been assigned tasks."

"good."

Chongyun agreed without hesitation.
Chapter completed!