Peerless Immortal Emperor in City

Chapter 570 - 569: Artifacts of the Xia Dynasty, Mysterious Wu He!

However, Qin Heng didn't care about these things.

Just as humans wouldn't bother with the challenges of ants, these people were no different from ants to Qin Heng; they weren't even qualified to meet him.

It wasn't until the last day of the National Day holiday that Qin Heng walked out of the library.

The deductions and explorations during this holiday had yielded some results. As he expected, delving into these hidden secrets deepened his understanding of the Supreme Law!

Before long, even if Qin Heng no longer maintained his peak Qi Refinement cultivation, he would be able to comprehend the Supreme Law with the greatest speed and efficiency!

By then, he could loosen some constraints and step into the Foundation Establishment Stage!

The Earth of this world indeed held great secrets.

It was extremely helpful for his comprehension of the Supreme Law, a veritable treasure trove.

However, relying solely on Beijing University's historical records to uncover the true hidden history was impossible.

Other methods were necessary.

Qin Heng had already made plans, consisting of two basic approaches.

The first was to naturally leverage his professional advantages by conducting archaeological explorations at various ancient sites. This would make it easier to uncover secrets from ancient times and was a very reliable method.

The second was to wait for the revival of Spiritual Energy, then directly invade the main Yin Shang lineage in the alternate dimension's void and seize their heritage records.

Of the two methods, the second was undoubtedly the simplest and most straightforward.

However, there was still some time before the revival of Spiritual Energy and the awakening of the Law. The complete opening of the passage to the alternate dimension's void would likely take even longer.

Therefore, in the upcoming period, the first method would remain the primary focus. The History Department at Beijing University offered many opportunities and resources in this regard.

There were also numerous potential targets to choose from.

This would save much more time and effort than searching for places himself and would also reduce many unnecessary complications.

After Qin Heng walked out of the library, he felt many eyes on him, mostly from female students who whispered quietly to their companions while looking at him.

"Wow! Is that Qin Heng from the History Department? The rumors are true; he's really handsome!"

"He's so handsome and so dedicated to his studies! He really stayed in the library for the entire holiday! That's so impressive, and most importantly, he's extremely handsome! So handsome and so earnest! I think I'm falling in love!"

"What should I do? There are so many rivals! A boy who's both handsome and loves studying is exactly my type! My heart is thumping! I really want to go after him!"

Many girls stared intently at Qin Heng.

It turned out that Qin Heng's voracious reading in the library, which to others looked like he was studying day and night, had drawn a lot of attention. Many girls who studied in the library had noticed him.

Moreover, Qin Heng's 1.9-meter height, handsome face, and upright figure made him a total hunk, possessing tremendous charm for the girls.

As a result, word quickly spread among the girls, and Qin Heng became their "ideal boyfriend."

The girls waiting outside the library now were there to catch a glimpse of Qin Heng. Not seeing him was one thing, but once they did, many were instantly smitten.

Qin Heng was incredibly handsome—tall, attractive, and with a great aura too!

Simply perfect!

From the moment he exited the library, many girls had their eyes glued to him, staring intently.

Among them were beauties who would rate above an 8 out of 10, with graceful figures and alluring curves.

It was no exaggeration to say that if Qin Heng so desired, a mere beckon of his finger could have these Goddesses—envied by countless admirers—willingly offer themselves to him, letting him do as he pleased.

There was no helping it; girls just liked handsome and proactive guys like Qin Heng.

However, Qin Heng couldn't be bothered with them. After leaving the library, he didn't even glance their way as he departed, planning to rest in his dorm for a bit before finding a professor in the evening to ask about Yin Shang relics.

DRING DRING!

Not long after Qin Heng returned to his dorm, his phone rang. He checked and saw it was Xia Shuang, whom he hadn't seen in a while.

She was Song Ningran's cousin Wu Yuqing's classmate and close friend from Yu State. Xia Shuang had been admitted to Renmin University and had spent some time in Tianhai with Wu Yuqing over the summer.

Qin Heng had originally planned to visit her after arriving in Beijing, but recent events had kept him too busy.

He hadn't expected her to call.

"Xia Shuang? What made you call?" Qin Heng asked with a smile.

"Hmph! You said you'd look for me after coming to Beijing, and I haven't seen you at all. So, I can't call you?" Xia Shuang's voice came from the other end of the phone, tinged with playful complaint.

She was a girl with a straightforward personality who didn't hide her thoughts or feelings.

"So, you don't have anything particular to discuss?" Qin Heng pretended not to understand, chuckling. "Then I'm hanging up."

"If you dare hang up, I'll go to the gates of Beijing University and cry! I'll tell everyone I'm carrying your child and that you loved me and left me!" Xia Shuang retorted, extremely dissatisfied. This girl was indeed incredibly bold.

"..." Qin Heng's mouth twitched, and he almost crushed his phone. He chuckled, "The presidential suite on the top floor of the Hilton Hotel on Prosperous Road. I'll wait for you tonight."

After all, it's not like the man loses out in such matters!

"You!" Xia Shuang's pretty face flushed red with anger. She didn't dare admit, even to herself, that she felt a tiny spark of anticipation. Shaking her head quickly, she said, "Actually, I do need your help with something."

"Speak." This was within Qin Heng's expectations, so he wasn't surprised.

"My uncle is hosting an ancient artifacts exhibition in Beijing, along with a banquet," Xia Shuang said. "He invited me, but I don't understand anything about ancient artifacts. You're a history major, right? Could you come with me and explain some things? These ancient artifacts should be beneficial for your studies too. Oh, and I heard you've been studying really hard lately, spending the whole holiday buried in the library. This is a perfect chance for you to take a break and get out."

Qin Heng hadn't expected that news of his frenzied studying in the library had spread beyond the Beijing University campus and even reached Renmin University.

"What periods are those ancient artifacts from?" Qin Heng asked casually.

"It seems to be mainly bronze artifacts from the Yin Shang period," Xia Shuang said after a moment's thought. "I also heard there will be some relics from the Da Xia Dynasty as the main attraction, but I'm not sure about the specifics."

Yin Shang relics, Da Xia... Qin Heng's interest was piqued. He nodded and said, "Alright, send me the address. I'll drive over to pick you up."

"Five o'clock in the afternoon. Just come directly to Renmin University," Xia Shuang said excitedly. Explaining ancient artifacts was secondary; truthfully, she just wanted an excuse to invite Qin Heng out.

「...」

「In a villa estate on the outskirts of Beijing.」

The entire villa was plastered with paper talismans, on which mysterious symbols were written in blood. Windows and doors alike were completely sealed by these talismans.

Not a sliver of sunlight penetrated, yet the room wasn't dark. A dark red glow seeped from these talismans, filling the entire villa.

An expanse of scarlet, like hell itself.

In the center of the room, at the core of a bizarre Formation drawn with blood, sat a young man. He was garbed in a beast-skin robe, adorned with animal bone jewelry, and held a Bone Wand half his height.

The man appeared to be in his twenties. His features were relatively handsome, yet he was completely devoid of color; his pale flesh gave off the impression of a corpse.

Three strange sigils were drawn on his face, imbued with a peculiar power.

At this moment, his eyes were slightly closed, betraying no joy or sorrow.

HUMMM!

Just then, with a flip of the man's palm, the scarlet light throughout the villa dimmed as if absorbed by him. He then formed hand seals, and a strange power surged, causing the countless paper talismans to tremble.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

In the deathly silent room, a wind suddenly stirred. The scarlet light converged, forming a vortex in midair from which a bird flew out. It resembled a crow but had pale golden feathers and three legs.

This bird indeed had three legs.

However, its feathers were somewhat dull, and its flesh was rotting, emitting an aura of death and destruction.

"Is there any news?" the man asked indifferently.

"Wu He, do you really intend to go?" The three-legged bird's eyes flickered. "Tonight, that object will be exhibited by the humans of this era. However, there is a Saint in that city. In our current state, it's very dangerous—no, exceedingly dangerous!"

"A Saint? Merely an ant," Wu He said, his expression unchanged. He slowly opened his eyes, revealing orbs that lacked pupils and were entirely pallid. "During the Da Xia era, a mere Saint wasn't even qualified to be my Servant! This time, no one—no matter who—can stop me from retrieving what rightfully belongs to me. No one. Those who stand in my way shall die! Dark Golden Crow, are you trying to stop me?"

Hearing this, the three-legged bird shuddered as if recalling something terrifying. It shook its head repeatedly and said respectfully, "I wouldn't dare!"