Zhang Xiangsi

However, she believed that Su Yu shouldn't be interested in those vixens.

The three arrived at the entrance of Tushan.

To enter Tushan, one must pass through this entrance. The true appearance of Tushan cannot be seen from the outside; only by entering through this portal can one see Tushan for what it truly is.

The three looked at the guards at the entrance, and Xiang Mu walked over, feeling somewhat nervous.

The fox demon guards watched the three approach and noticed the tokens at their waists.

"So it is people from the Xiang Family. Go on in, though it seems there have been some rumors about the Xiang Family recently."

Xiang Mu felt a bit awkward, but he didn't explain that he was the person they were talking about.

The three successfully entered Tushan, and upon arriving, they were met with a different kind of scenery.

In the distance, atop a massive mountain peak, stood a giant tree that seemed to reach straight into the sky. That was the core area of Tushan, which ordinary people could not enter.

To Su Yu, that tree looked just like the World Tree from his past life.

This was also something unique to Tushan, and Su Yu's purpose for coming here was related to this tree.

There was one more thing: the Path of Heartlessness was a Cultivation Technique unique to Tushan. He hadn't been interested before, but now he wanted to study it.

Of course, he wouldn't Cultivate it; he had no desire to lose his emotions.

Moreover, this tree had many uses; it could regulate the fortune and spiritual energy of an area, and mobilize the power of heaven and earth.

He planned to take a sapling with him. Others might not be able to keep it alive, but he was different. However, he would put that matter aside for now.

Xiang Mu had been to Tushan before, so he was already accustomed to the scene before him.

But Ling Wanqing looked at the tree and said, "This looks truly extraordinary."

Xiang Mu looked at the two and said, "Right? I was extremely shocked when I first came here, but I never went over there myself."

"Let's go. Linglong gave me some location information, so let's go there first and gather some intelligence."

Along the way, the place was filled mostly with fox demons. There were fox demons of various Bloodlines, but they mostly possessed average Bloodline Power.

There were very few with strong Bloodline Power.

The crowd didn't seem interested in the arrival of the three, as people from the Xiang Family occasionally came here.

These people were unaware of the situation regarding Tu Luoning, whose identity was far from simple.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be the aunt of that Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Bloodline.

The three then headed toward the location mentioned in the information.

At this moment, in an ancient palace, an incredibly beautiful figure lay on her side on a bed. Her charm was natural, and every movement carried the power to bewitch the world.

The few tails swaying behind her added a touch of seduction, and those captivating peach-blossom eyes could pierce through one's heart.

The moment the three entered, that nine-tailed fox already knew.

Tu You watched the three arrive and thought, 'They've come, have they? At least he has some sense of responsibility.'

A cultivation base that had just entered the Body Integration Stage was barely passable.

Tu You looked at Xiang Mu and thought, 'So you are the one my aunt is always pining for, the one who made my aunt suffer so much from the pain of yearning. How could I let you take her back so easily?'

Xiang Mu did not know what was waiting for him.

The three arrived at a large hall, and Linglong appeared before them.

"I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly. Follow me, I will take you to see my Lord."

Xiang Mu asked, "Then, where is Luoning?"

"You will know when you reach my Lord. You still have time; she has not yet begun to Cultivate the Path of Heartlessness."

At this moment, in a courtyard, a woman's eyes seemed to lack any light; it was the gaze of someone whose heart was dead.

Her entire demeanor was filled with a melancholic aura that made anyone who saw her feel pity.

The woman's appearance was also exceptionally outstanding. There were very few ugly transformations in the Qingqiu Clan, and their appearances were famous throughout the Spirit Domain.

Many people would go to great lengths just to catch a glimpse of someone from the Qingqiu Clan.

At this moment, an old woman looked at the young woman before her and asked, "Luoning, have you really made up your mind?"

"To Cultivate this Path of Heartlessness means to cast aside the seven emotions and six desires, and from then on, you will have no more feelings. It is not too late to regret it now; once you begin to Cultivate, there is no turning back."

Upon hearing this, Tu Luoning replied, "I have already thought it through. I will not regret it. Rather than being like this now, it is better to sever all ties with the past."

"I once fantasized that if I turned back, I would see him appear, but it was all just a fantasy. Perhaps this is the better choice, and I have no more time to wait."

The old woman sighed.

"Many of us in the Qingqiu Clan suffer from lovesickness and endure the pain of yearning, but you are the most severe case right now."

"Once you enter the Path of Heartlessness, you will have no more worldly emotions, and the only meaning in your life will be Cultivation."

The old woman didn't say anything more and said, "Since you have decided, come with me…"

"I will take you to receive this Legacy. This Path of Heartlessness is a Legacy unique to our Tushan, created precisely for situations like yours."

"We have an Old Ancestor at the Tribulation Crossing Stage in Tushan who also Cultivated the Path of Heartlessness. Her situation back then was far more severe than yours."

The two then left.

Linglong brought the three to the outside of Tu You's palace.

"My Lord, the people have been brought."

"Mm, thank you for your hard work. You may withdraw; leave the rest to me."

"Yes."

With that, Linglong left.

"Xiang Mu, originally I didn't want to call you here, but I couldn't bear to see my aunt step onto the Path of Heartlessness."

"I lived with my aunt for a period of time when I was young."

"Most of the time, there was no smile on my aunt's face, but occasionally, when she was with me, she would smile. I don't want to see my aunt's smile disappear forever."

"She is a very kind person and shouldn't have to suffer like this. All of this stems from you."

"That is why I had you come here. If you hadn't returned to the Xiang Family this time, you would never have seen her again in your life."

"And I would have made you pay the price you deserve. Come in."

Su Yu and the other two entered the hall.

Tu You looked at the three and said, "Xiang Mu, there is still some time over there, but don't think you will be able to see my aunt so easily."

"You must also endure the pain of yearning. We have a Tree of Yearning in Tushan; you must enter it and pass the test."

Upon hearing this, there was no longer any retreat in Xiang Mu's eyes.

"Take me there. I want to see her as soon as possible."

"Very well."

With a wave of her hand, Tu You sent Xiang Mu into the Tree of Yearning.

Tu You looked at Su Yu and the other person below. Although she didn't know these two, one of them gave her a feeling—she didn't know why—that was very comfortable.

It was an unusual feeling, even though they only had the cultivation base of the Void Refinement Stage.

That woman made her feel a hint of closeness, but the man was just like any ordinary man.

In fact, the Power of Taiyin had a huge attraction to their Qingqiu Clan.

The stronger the Bloodline Power, the stronger the attraction.

Since Ling Wanqing happened to possess the Power of Taiyin, it was natural for Tu You to have this feeling.

Tu You looked at the two and said, "Don't worry, he is not in any immediate danger to his life."

"Since you two have come as guests, let's talk in another place."