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Huxin had previously suspected that Water Valley, once renowned in the martial world, would not be devoid of martial artists coming to investigate after its destruction.
However, there were no signs of fresh battles outside, nor any traces of martial artists appearing.
This led to the greatest possibility: someone had come here and successfully entered, only to clash with the survivors in the palace area.
This could explain why there were no unusual signs outside.
"Is it you?"
At that moment, a frail voice suddenly broke the silence, interrupting everyone's thoughts.
Following the sound, an old man slowly emerged, supported by a four or five-year-old child.
Upon seeing Gu Xuanhong and Liu Yuren, the old man's eyes sparkled with an unusual brightness, a light that seemed to overflow like tears.
"Mother!"
"Mother!"
At this moment, both Gu Xuanhong and Liu Yuren spoke simultaneously.
This was a title that left Huxin deeply shocked.
Huxin glanced at Gu Xuanhong, whose face had turned pale, and then at Liu Yuren, who was known for his composure but was now trembling. Huxin felt even more confused.
And Gu Xuanhong and Liu Yuren were just as bewildered.
They turned their heads to look at each other, their faces filled with disbelief.
The old lady quickly took a couple of steps forward to the three of them, her lips trembling. After a long sigh, she said, "Follow me."
After speaking, she cast a quick glance at Huxin.
Huxin nodded to her and followed the old lady into the side hall of the back mountain.
The five of them, including the taciturn child, sat down together.
The old lady recounted everything that had happened.
First, she explained where the titles of Liu Yuren and Gu Xuanhong's mother came from.
It turned out that ever since Liu Yuren lost his eyesight the night his father was killed by the deputy general, it was this old lady who secretly helped him, teaching him martial arts and healing his wounds.
Later, Liu Yuren recognized her as his adoptive mother.
This old lady was none other than Jade, Gu Xuanhong's biological mother, who had given birth to Gu Xuanhong and was expelled from the Gu Family when Gu Xuanhong turned eighteen.
According to the rules of the Gu Family, once the head of the family reached eighteen, the biological mother had to leave the Gu Family.
Gu Xuanhong had fought hard for her to stay, but the Four Great Elders of the Gu Family were powerful. Jade could not bear to see her son struggle against them because of her, so she left a letter and departed.
Although Jade was a woman, she was compassionate and had a passionate heart that rivaled that of any man.
After Jade left the Gu Family, she unknowingly arrived at Water Valley. By the time she got there, the fierce battle had already ended, and only a five-year-old Girl remained alive.
The Girl was Nalan Mingqing's younger sister, but Nalan Mingqing showed no familial affection and ruthlessly targeted the Girl as well.
Fortunately, Jade arrived just in time to give the Girl an antidote.
The reason Jade did not leave was that the Girl's body had not yet recovered. Jade returned here every three days to check for any changes.
Unexpectedly, she saw Gu Xuanhong and Liu Yuren.
From the Girl's fragmented recounting, Jade learned the general situation.
It turned out that the Nalan Mingqing who appeared before everyone today was actually Nalan Mingjing, the true twin brother of Nalan Mingqing. He was a puppet secretly cultivated by the Valley Master of Water Valley, intended to emerge at a critical moment to allow Water Valley in the Western Regions to conquer the entire Vast Continent.
Unfortunately, the Valley Master ultimately shot himself in the foot.
The good son he painstakingly raised not only disobeyed him but also struck first against him. At that moment, National Master Xuanyuan Jinzhi happened to enter the valley and nearly fell victim to Nalan Mingqing's schemes.
The true purpose of Nalan Mingqing was overheard by the Girl, who was hiding in a cabinet.
The Girl's narrative was fragmented but mentioned something about purification, being unable to live as a human, and that rather than living an ambiguous existence, it would be better for the whole world to accompany him in death.
These statements together revealed the true malicious intent behind Nalan Mingqing's actions.
To prevent his son from becoming too powerful in the future, the Valley Master of Water Valley cruelly decided to purify his own son, which led to Nalan Mingqing's overwhelming hatred.
Nalan Mingqing's goal was to destroy this continent and make everyone accompany him in death.
"I have been observing the celestial phenomena these past few nights. It is highly likely that Nalan Mingqing will wait until the night of the full moon, during the lunar eclipse, to spread the poison developed in Water Valley into every water source across the Vast Continent. At that time, this entire continent will truly become a hell on earth."
Jade furrowed her brows and spoke.
Huxin was slightly taken aback and then asked, "Elder, why does Nalan Mingqing have to wait for the full moon night?"
"The full moon night is when the poison evaporates most intensely. Furthermore, the next full moon night will coincide with a lunar eclipse, when the yin energy is at its peak, making it the best time for the poison to take effect. Before that, I suspect Nalan Mingqing also needs enough time to prepare the poison," Jade replied calmly.
This old woman, whether in demeanor or aura, bore a striking resemblance to Gu Xuanhong.
To be precise, Gu Xuanhong inherited Jade's grace.
"If he hasn't prepared enough poison yet, then he must be somewhere preparing it right now. No wonder there has been no movement in the capital these past seven days," Gu Xuanhong narrowed her eyes and said solemnly.
"The next full moon night is just seven days away. Even if we rush back now to stop him, we may not make it in time. The urgent task now is to find out where Nalan Mingqing is concocting the poison," Liu Yuren said as he stood up, seemingly eager to eliminate Nalan Mingqing.
It was rare for someone with his typically steady demeanor to show such urgency.
Jade glanced at Huxin and said solemnly.
"The locations for refining poison are few, and since Nalan Mingqing is capable of creating poisons that could devastate an entire continent, there is only one place."
"That is the Qing Shui Cliff, located between Water Valley and the capital."
Almost as soon as Jade finished speaking, Gu Xuanhong and Huxin stood up simultaneously.
With only seven days left until the night of the full moon, they would need three days to reach Qing Shui Cliff, traveling day and night.
Qing Shui Cliff is steep and surrounded by towering mountains. Just searching for a way into the mountains would take a day, and Nalan Mingqing would surely have set traps and mechanisms around Qing Shui Cliff.
Thus, time was of the essence.
"Mother, come back with me. The current Gu Family is no longer what it used to be. The Four Great Elders have gradually had their power diminished by me, and no one can take you away from my side now!"
Gu Xuanhong stepped forward and held Jade's hand.
The girl beside them understood and took a step back, blinking her big eyes as she looked at everyone.
The child who had survived a calamity was just like any other child under Jade's care and affection.
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