Finally, Ziwei Dao Shou summoned Ye San Fu, and the truth was as Chen Xiao had guessed.
The one who had given the Hun Tian Bracelet to Li Miao Zhen before was not the real Ye San Fu. He had been busy with other matters at the time, and a disciple could testify to this.
"Alright, you're no longer needed. You may leave."
Ziwei Dao Shou waved her hand, dismissing Ye San Fu.
Ye San Fu's eyes showed confusion, with clear doubt. He clearly wanted to ask, but dared not, and in the end, he could only respectfully withdraw.
He dared not ask, but that didn't mean Li Miao Zhen dared not. "Master, Saint Son Senior Brother, what exactly is going on? If that person just now wasn't Deacon Ye, then who was it?"
"Miao Zhen, you are no longer young and should be mature. Some things, if you shouldn't ask, then don't ask. It's best to pretend it never happened."
Ziwei Dao Shou said cryptically.
"But, Master, I..."
Li Miao Zhen frowned, wanting to say more.
Ziwei Dao Shou's beautiful eyes glared, and her voice was clear and cold, "I said, don't ask about this matter again. If there's nothing else, you may withdraw!"
"Alright..."
Li Miao Zhen pouted aggrievedly, then mumbled, "What about Saint Son Senior Brother?"
"The Saint Son and I have other matters to discuss. You may leave first."
Ziwei Dao Shou asked Li Miao Zhen to leave for the third time. Li Miao Zhen did not dare to say any more nonsense, and mumbled reluctantly, "Oh, this disciple understands."
With that, she withdrew.
However, after Li Miao Zhen withdrew, Chen Xiao asked with a smile, "It's not necessary to make it sound so mysterious, is it? It doesn't seem like a big deal."
Ziwei Dao Shou's expression suddenly turned a little displeased, and she chided, "I just couldn't be bothered to waste more words on her... Moreover, this little girl looks at you a bit strangely."
Chen Xiao's heart suddenly tightened, and he explained sheepishly, "She's probably just infatuated with her Saint Son Senior Brother. It has nothing to do with me."
While saying this, Chen Xiao secretly blamed himself, "Alas, my damned charm!"
"Hmph, I raised my own disciple, and I know her best. Just by looking at her eyes, I know what she's thinking."
Ziwei Dao Shou said in a clear and cold voice, making Chen Xiao even more guilty.
Fortunately, Ziwei Dao Shou did not dwell on this matter.
Because she was confident that Li Miao Zhen was no match for her.
"What do you think about this matter?"
Ziwei Dao Shou stopped the idle talk and shifted the topic back.
This was exactly what Chen Xiao wanted. He extended four fingers and said faintly, "Looking at it all, I can only see four words: feigning mystery!"
"You mean to say that Chen Sihai is feigning mystery?"
Ziwei Dao Shou asked.
"Yes!"
Chen Xiao nodded. "His purpose in coming this time is simply to have us find what he left outside the Immortal Emperor Temple... He didn't need to make it so complicated, impersonating Ye San Fu and controlling Li Miao Zhen."
"Everything he did was to feign mystery, to immerse us in a fog, thereby strengthening his mysterious aura and making us psychologically wary of him."
Ziwei Dao Shou had not thought of this point. However, recalling Chen Xiao's angry outburst just now, it seemed quite different from his current state.
At this moment, Chen Xiao had regained his composure, rationality, and even a hint of cunning.
"You weren't as calm as you are now earlier,"
Ziwei Dao Shou commented casually.
Chen Xiao smiled slightly, "Because while he was trying to confuse me, I was also confusing him. My persona in front of him was that as soon as I saw him, I would fly into a rage and lose my reason..."
Hearing this, Ziwei Dao Shou couldn't help but cover her forehead, "The game between you father and son is truly dazzling!"
Chen Xiao gave Ziwei Dao Shou a sideways glance. She covered her mouth and laughed heartily.
"Stop laughing. Let's go to the Immortal Emperor Temple."
Chen Xiao said impatiently.
"Huh? You're really going? Chen Sihai clearly has ill intentions. Why should we listen to him?"
Ziwei Dao Shou asked with some confusion.
"No matter what his intentions are, we have to go and see what he left behind first."
Chen Xiao said solemnly.
"Yes, that makes sense. Give me your hand!"
Saying that, Ziwei Dao Shou extended her slender jade hand towards Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao handed over his hand, and their hands clasped tightly. The next moment, with a flash of light, they disappeared from the hall.
Chen Xiao only felt a flash of white light before his eyes. When his vision returned, he saw a temple that, while magnificent, could not hide its decay.
The well-crafted green bricks and glazed tiles showcased its past glory, but the weeds growing on the walls indicated that no one had come to clean it for a long time, and it was even a place rarely visited.
"This is the Immortal Emperor Temple? Why is it so dilapidated?"
Chen Xiao asked in confusion.
Ziwei Dao Shou shook her head helplessly, "Without human presence, it will naturally decay over time."
"But isn't this Immortal Emperor Temple the Immortal Emperor Temple of the Eternal Immortal Emperor?"
Chen Xiao asked in confusion.
"That's right, the Immortal Emperor refers to the Eternal Immortal Emperor."
Ziwei Dao Shou nodded, confirming Chen Xiao's statement.
"Then why is there no human presence, and no one to clean it? Aren't the Heaven, Earth, and Human Sects all descendants of the Eternal Immortal Emperor?"
Chen Xiao asked in confusion.
"We are indeed descendants of the Eternal Immortal Emperor, but I think there is one thing you should be very clear about?"
Ziwei Dao Shou suddenly asked seriously.
"What is it?"
Chen Xiao asked.
"The Eternal Immortal Emperor has fallen."
Ziwei Dao Shou said with a sigh. After saying this, she walked towards the willow trees.
Chen Xiao suddenly realized, and then he understood.
The purpose of people building temples and worshipping statues was to pray for blessings and protection.
Since the Eternal Immortal Emperor had fallen, it meant that his disciples and descendants could no longer receive his blessings and favor.
Therefore, building a temple for him was already the utmost benevolence. As for worship, it was to be done as sparingly as possible, mainly depending on personal feelings.
Humans are so pragmatic, always prioritizing utility.
If you are no longer useful, it doesn't matter if you were once a high and mighty Immortal Emperor.
Thinking of this, Chen Xiao also sighed helplessly, just like Ziwei Dao Shou.
Then, he followed Ziwei Dao Shou's footsteps towards the willow grove.
"The third large willow tree from the left, this is the one!"
Ziwei Dao Shou pointed to a willow tree.
This willow tree was incredibly thick, its trunk requiring at least three people to embrace. It must have been quite old.
However, such ancient large willow trees did not command much respect.
After all, this was the Immortal Hidden Realm, where even humans could live for over six hundred years.
A mere willow tree that had lived for a few hundred years was nothing special.
There was fresh loose soil beside the tree, indicating that someone had dug something here not long ago.
Chen Xiao sneered and commented, "This job is done quite roughly!"
Then he took out the Yi Tian Sword and began to dig.
The Yi Tian Sword vibrated, emitting a buzzing sound like a mobile phone.
It was clear that it, possessing its own consciousness, found it difficult to accept doing such rough work! It was buzzing in protest!
"I am the dignified Yi Tian Sword, and you're using me to dig a hole? This is outrageous! It's too much of a blow to the prestige of a magical artifact!"
Unfortunately, Chen Xiao was the master, and its protest was invalid.
However, it was fortunate that Chen Xiao did not use it to dig for too long, and its prestige was not greatly affected.
After digging about three feet deep, Chen Xiao found what he was looking for.
What Chen Sihai had left was a brocade box.
Chen Xiao took out the brocade box, blew off the loose soil, and opened the lid.
Inside was a jade bracelet, red to the point of being black. It was no different from the jade bracelet that Li Miao Zhen had worn, which had controlled her.
Chen Xiao and Ziwei Dao Shou exchanged a glance.
The latter pouted and snorted, "Hmph, just as I expected. This Chen Sihai really has ill intentions. Is this his so-called method?"
Chen Sihai's purpose was clear.
His so-called method of gaining recognition from the Heaven, Earth, and Human Books was to have Chen Xiao wear the jade bracelet and be controlled by him...
And then, he would naturally have a way to gain recognition from the three books.
After all, he had already had one successful experience.
"Heh heh, this scoundrel, he's really playing a good hand!"
Saying that, Chen Xiao put away the Hun Tian Bracelet.
Seeing this, Ziwei Dao Shou couldn't help but ask doubtfully, "Why are you still keeping this bracelet? Do you really plan to be controlled by him and open the Sacred Treasure Platform?"
Chen Xiao said noncommittally, "I am determined to obtain the God-Slaying Sword. If it really comes to that, this might not be a bad method."
Ziwei Dao Shou frowned, "The Sacred Treasure Platform is in the Treasure Pavilion. Even I cannot accompany you inside. Since he gave you the jade bracelet, he probably has a way to lure you away after you obtain the God-Slaying Sword!"
Chen Xiao smiled slightly, "I understand what he means. He is provoking me. This is an open scheme. He is seeing if I dare to accept this challenge!"
"In any case, unless it's absolutely necessary, you must not wear the jade bracelet. I think that Chen Sihai is too suspicious!"
Ziwei Dao Shou pouted, and in her words, there was a hint of a young girl's demeanor.
Chen Xiao gave a sheepish smile, "Ziwei, have you forgotten something? You and I became Dao companions for cooperation, and the purpose of our cooperation is to overthrow those who are incompetent and hold high positions in the Immortal Hidden Realm without acting or resisting. If I cannot even bear this little risk, then I am not qualified to be your partner!"
"That was in the past, not now!"
After saying that, Ziwei Dao Shou suddenly threw herself into Chen Xiao's arms, burying her head in his chest, and said in a muffled voice, "I don't care about cooperation or not, and I don't want to care about resistance or not... Now, I just hope you can live safely!"