Immortal God of War

Chapter 1001 - 947: Passing the Inspection!

In the blink of an eye, more than half a day has passed.

Now, it was almost dark.

"Do you even know the way?"

After wandering aimlessly for so long, Gongsun Bei had already lost his patience.

"I said from the very beginning, I’ve never been to his home, so how would I know the way?"

Mu Qing said helplessly.

"Then when are we going to find it?"

Gongsun Bei frowned.

"I don’t know either."

Mu Qing shook his head, scanning the glaciers below with a look of annoyance.

Gongsun Bei couldn’t help but feel a wave of powerlessness– this really was an unreliable guy.

Gradually.

Night fell.

The sky lacked a moon, and the earth gradually plunged into darkness.

But for the two of them, it didn’t matter.

"Shouldn’t everything be about ready now!"

Mu Qing glanced at the sky, muttering to himself as he pretended to search ahead.

Gongsun Bei followed behind Mu Qing, searching across the vast landscape.

About an hour later.

Mu Qing suddenly stopped and pointed forward, saying, "Master, look, there’s an ice lake."

Following his gaze, Gongsun Bei saw that, indeed, there was an ice lake several miles ahead.

"Hurry over and take a look."

Gongsun Bei urged.

The two turned into streamers of light, quickly falling above the ice lake.

The ice lake was several hundred feet across, its surface covered by a thick layer of ice, steam rising with bone-chilling cold.

Around the ice lake stretched an endless icy forest where fierce beasts roamed.

Mu Qing scanned the forest.

Suddenly.

His eyes gleamed brightly, locking onto a spot in the northern woods, "Master, there’s firelight over there."

Gongsun Bei turned his head to see, and sure enough, there was a flicker of firelight within the forest.

Whoosh!!

The two flew over.

Gongsun Bei suddenly asked, "Have you ever seen Ancestor Mu’s parents?"

"No."

"But I’ve heard Ancestor Mu say that his parents are reclusive people, never showing themselves in public."

Mu Qing said.

"Reclusive people?"

Gongsun Bei was quite surprised.

Generally speaking, those who choose to live in seclusion and devote themselves to cultivation have a temperament far beyond ordinary people.

That means.

Ancestor Mu’s parents are likely two reclusive experts.

A dozen breaths later.

The two landed above the part of the forest, looking down.

In the woods below, there was a courtyard covering an area of about a hundred feet, surrounded by a wooden fence.

In the courtyard was a two-story wooden building that appeared quite old, exuding an ancient aura.

The roof of the wooden building and the wooden fence were covered with a thin layer of snow and ice.

"This is incredibly realistic!"

Mu Qing murmured to himself.

Though he saw no one in the yard, he could almost be certain that his father had brought people to build this courtyard.

In other words.

This courtyard was built not long ago.

Yet it looked as if it had existed for decades or even centuries, everywhere filled with a sense of decay.

At this moment, the courtyard gate was tightly closed.

In the center of the yard, a bonfire was burning brightly, sparking occasionally.

At the same time.

Faint candlelight leaked from a window on the second floor of the wooden building.

"Let’s go down and ask."

Gongsun Bei looked at the window and whispered.

"Alright."

Mu Qing nodded, landed in front of the courtyard gate, and bowed, "May I ask, is this the home of Ancestor Mu?"

Before long after the words fell, a window on the second floor slowly opened, and a man and woman entered Mu Qing’s sight.

Both appeared to be middle-aged.

The man was slightly stout, donned in a white tiger-skin coat, with strands of white hair at his temples, exuding a sense of antiquity.

The woman was dignified in appearance, wearing a white mink fur coat, albeit with crow’s feet at her eyes, she still retained her charm.

The two stood side by side at the window, glanced at Mu Qing, then looked at Gongsun Bei above, their faces filled with doubt.

At the same time.

The man secretly transmitted to Mu Qing, "Young master, why did you come so late?"

"Wasn’t it because I was afraid you weren’t ready yet? So I took Gongsun Bei wandering in the mountains for quite a while."

Mu Qing chuckled internally.

"So that’s it."

The two understood suddenly.

Mu Qing said suspiciously, "How did you do it, to forge it so realistically?"

"We spared no effort to forge this courtyard."

"You see these decayed timbers, they were specifically found from within our clan."

"Of course, the greatest credit goes to the icy environment here."

"Without the ice, no matter how we disguise it, there would still somewhat remain traces."

The man smiled.

"True."

Mu Qing muttered.

Ice and snow can cover all traces.

In these nine regions, it snows constantly, with terrifyingly low temperatures.

It’s no exaggeration to say that if you place a basin of water outside, it would freeze in less than an hour.

So in this environment, as long as we are meticulous, it’s almost impossible to spot any flaws.

The man secretly asked, "What should we do next?"

"As for Qin Feiyang’s situation, I’m sure my father has already informed you. Just act the part convincingly."

Mu Qing instructed.

"Okay."

The man agreed secretly.

Without wasting time, the man glanced at Mu Qing and Gongsun Bei, nodding, "This is Ancestor Mu’s home, may I ask who you are?"

Mu Qing respectfully cupped his hands, "Junior Qin Daye, a friend of Ancestor Mu."

"So you are a friend of ’Zong’er.’

The man immediately broke into a smile.

Parents always use affectionate terms for their children.

Mu Qing smiled, "So, the two seniors are Brother Mu’s parents?"

"Indeed."

The two nodded.

"Finally found it."

Mu Qing let out a long breath and looked up at Gongsun Bei.

Swish!

Gongsun Bei flashed and landed in front of the courtyard, cupping his hands, saying, "I am Gongsun Bei, the Divine Envoy of the General Tower, greets you, elders."

"Divine Envoy of the General Tower?"

The two exchanged a glance, quickly went downstairs, opened the courtyard gate, and said with a smile, "The weather outside is too cold, please come inside."

"No need."

"I am here this time just to confirm the identity of Ancestor Mu."

Gongsun Bei waved his hand and smiled.

"Hmm?"

The woman was taken aback, showing a face full of worry, and said, "Did Zong’er cause trouble outside? If so, please have mercy and do not hold it against him."

"Madam, you worry too much."

"Ancestor Mu not only didn’t cause trouble, but his performance at the General Tower was very satisfactory to our Tower Master, who even wants to take him as a Direct Disciple now."

Gongsun Bei smiled.

"He went to the General Tower?"

’The couple’ looked surprised and doubtful.

"Didn’t you know?"

Gongsun Bei looked at them suspiciously.

The man smiled bitterly, "To be honest, our child has been a bit rebellious since childhood. He never tells us whatever he does."

"I see!"

Gongsun Bei nodded, smiling, "Many children are like this, but compared to others, Ancestor Mu is quite sensible, so you don’t have to worry about him."

"Sensible?"

"Divine Envoy, please don’t comfort us."

"Our child, don’t we understand him?"

The two sighed.

"Haha."

Gongsun Bei shook his head with a smile and curiously asked, "Both of you have a cultivation of one-star War Emperor, considered top experts on the Forgotten Continent. Why chose to live in seclusion here?"

"Tired of it all, and exhausted."

"So now we just want to find a place with no one around, and live out the rest of our lives peacefully."

The man smiled.

"The worldly affairs are but a dream."

"Many in this world also wish to be like you two, letting go of everything, retiring into the wilderness, and living a simple life. But how many can really do it?"

"Everyone is trapped by the curse of fame and power."

"But you two have achieved it, such a detached nature is truly admirable!"

Gongsun Bei cupped his hands.

"Ashamed, really!"

The man shook his head with a smile, "This is a poor and remote place, nothing much to offer for your hospitality after coming such a long way. How about having a hot cup of tea before leaving?"

"The Tower Master is still waiting for me to report back, really can’t delay too long. I’ll definitely visit both of you when I have time in the future."

Gongsun Bei smiled.

"You are too polite, Divine Envoy."

"Since you have duties to attend to, I won’t keep you. You are always welcome to visit."

"And please take care of our younger one at the General Tower."

The couple said.

"I fear in the future, it will be he who takes care of me."

Gongsun Bei shook his head with a bitter smile, "Alright, I won’t say more. I must take my leave now."

"Then I won’t see you off, take care."

The man cupped his hands and smiled.

Gongsun Bei nodded and took Mu Qing along, swiftly disappearing into the night sky.

The ’couple’ also breathed a sigh of relief.

The woman asked, "What now? Go back?"

"First, consult the Family Head."

The man pondered for a moment, taking out the Image Crystal Stone.

Before long.

The phantom silhouette of the Mu Family Head appeared, asking, "Did you send them away?"

The two nodded.

The Mu Family Head said, "Then continue to stay there, in case the General Tower sends someone to investigate again."

"Yes."

The two bowed in response.

...

General Tower!

In a pavilion courtyard.

The Tower Master sat in the hall, silently watching the flickering candlelight on the tea table.

In front, Gongsun Bei stood respectfully, narrating the situation regarding Qin Feiyang’s ’parents’.

"Reclusive individuals..."

After Gongsun Bei finished, the Tower Master murmured to himself.

Moments later.

He looked up at Gongsun Bei and asked, "So, his identity is without issue?"

"Indeed."

Gongsun Bei nodded, his lips gently parting as if wanting to say something, but seemed to have concerns, thus refrained from speaking.

"I understand, you may go!"

The Tower Master slightly nodded his head, waving his hand.

"Yes."

Gongsun Bei respectfully bowed, then turned and briskly left.

"Wait a moment."

As Gongsun Bei reached the door, the Tower Master suddenly spoke again.

Gongsun Bei stopped, turning around to look at the Tower Master and asked, "What other instructions do you have, my lord?"

"How is the situation over in Qinghai?"

The Tower Master asked.

"According to the spy’s report, it is confirmed, a cluster of seventh-grade Dan Fire is about to emerge."

Gongsun Bei said.

"Hmm."

"Keep this information tightly sealed. If the major super tribes and the Mu Family get wind of this, they’ll surely interfere."

The Tower Master instructed.

"I understand."

Gongsun Bei nodded.

"Also, arrange a simple ceremony. After all, it is about taking a disciple; it cannot be handled carelessly."

The Tower Master added.

"Shall we notify the Mu Family and the leaders of each super tribe?"

Gongsun Bei asked.

"The leaders of each super tribe must be informed."

"As for the Mu Family, forget it, it really doesn’t concern us much anyway."

The Tower Master said.

"Understood."

Gongsun Bei nodded and swiftly left.

"The legacy of the first Tower Master..."

"I must say, you little fellow, your luck is truly extraordinary."

After Gongsun Bei departed, the Tower Master remained silent for a moment, shaking his head and mumbling, his face showing a trace of a smile.