Yi Shui continent was located at the northernmost tip of the immortal realm and therefore did not have the perennial spring-like climate of Feng Cang continent . It was almost entirely covered in snow, with very little greenery . Apart from snow, all they could see was the boundless ocean .
As they were worried about Xuan Tong, Shen Ying, Lonemoon and Yi QIng headed straight for Yi Shui Palace without stopping . They saw only a few immortal officials along the way .
As they had the special travel access pass given by Chu Xuan, they were able to reach the entrance of the palace without incident . They informed the immortal official guard of the purpose of their visit . After a while, someone came out and greeted them with a salute .
"His Highness invites you in!" They were then led into the main palace .
A man clad in white robes sat on the throne . He had chiseled features and his long hair was tied in a bun . His outward appearance was proper and decent . However, the expression in his eyes was as cold as ice . An almost inhuman aura enveloped him .
They guessed that he must be the celestial emperor Xin Han .
"Greetings, your highness . " They politely saluted him .
Xin Han looked at them, his face expressionless . Then, he asked coolly, "So you are from the Invincible Sect?"
"That's right!" Lonemoon answered, adopting a businesslike expression .
Seemingly recalling something, Xin Han frowned and said coldly, "I remember… that I've already asked my people to return the Spirit Convening Lamp to Feng Cang . "
"Your highness misunderstands! We've already received the lamp . " Lonemoon said before continuing, "We're not here for the lamp . "
"Oh? What is it then?"
Lonemoon smiled and said in a friendly tone, "It's like this . One of the disciples in our sect met with a mishap during her tribulation, resulting in fiery qi entering her body . We've tried many ways but could not expel it from her body, so…"
"You want to borrow the Luo Han Stone!" Xin Han interrupted in that cold voice of his . A slight frown appeared on his face .
"That's right, we've come for the stone . " Guessing that he was unlikely to agree to their request, Lonemoon tried to soften his tone and said earnestly, "We know that this is a divine artifact, but we desperately want to save the child . If you highness agrees, we are willing to exchange it for the Divine Refining Clock . If you don't trust us, we can go back together . "
Waving his hand, a clock with numerous cracks appeared on his palm . As he had been busy these few days, he had not been able to send it to Xun Shu for repair .
Xin Han's expression did not change . He looked at the clock for a moment, then continued, "By right, I should agree to your request as the Divine Refining Clock can help me to restore my primordial spirit . The Luo Han Stone is indeed in my palace . But… it is inconvenient for me to lend it to you . "
"What do mean?" asked Lonemoon, perplexed . You either lend it or you don't . What could be inconvenient about lending it?
Xin Han frown deepened . His previously emotionless expression darkened . Suddenly he gave a deep sigh and got up . He started walking towards the back of the palace . "Follow me and you will know what I mean . "
Everyone exchanged glances and then followed his footsteps .
Xin Han led the group of them through a sea of clouds towards a separate immortal palace . During the flight, he explained the reason why he had rejected their request .
"When I was badly injured, Qiao… Bai Qiao found the Divine Refining Lamp and brought it to me when my primordial spirit was at its most unstable . Thinking it would help to stabilize my primordial spirit, she forcibly lit the lamp and cast a spirit suppressing spell . So…"
Waving his hand, the gate of the immortal palace opened and a white cloud of icy air rushed out . Even Lonemoon and Yi Qing, who were young emperor immortals were shocked .
Everything inside the palace was covered in a layer of ice . In the middle of the room they saw a girl lying on a bed, seemingly asleep . They could sense a weak aura emanating from her .
"She's… Bai Qiao!" Lonemoon exclaimed in surprise . When he saw her several weeks back, she had been energetic and lively . Now, she seemed like the picture of death .
"She tried to activate the divine artifact using a soul suppressing spell . However, her cultivation was not strong enough to control the spell and her primordial spirit was injured in the process . " Xin Han explained, shaking his head . But there was no sign of any regret or pity on his face, only disapproval . "I discovered this only when I awoke . But I don't know much about how primordial spirit work, so I used this Luo Han Stone to seal her meridians, to prevent her condition from worsening . "
Then he conjured a seal . A piece of red ruby instantly appeared above the ice bed, emitting a stream of cold air .
"Without the Luo Han Stone, her condition will probably worsen . That's why I can't lend it you!" Xin Han explained as he lifted Bai Qiao up . Then he conjured a few healing seals . Drops of perspiration appeared on Bai Qiao's forehead and her pallor improved . After a while, she slowly opened her eyes .
"Are you feeling better?" Xin Han asked coolly .
Bai Qiao seemed taken aback . "You…" Her voice was so hoarse that it was almost inaudible . The effort of speaking made her double up in pain .
Lonemoon frowned . He had mentally prepared himself to make great sacrifices to their wealth in order to borrow the stone . But now this happened . As this stone was needed to save Bai Jiao, he could not insist on borrowing it .
"Your highness said that she has damaged her primordial spirit?" Yi Qing asked suddenly .
Everyone was surprised by his question, even Bai Qiao turned her head to look at him . She widened her eyes in recognition and said, "I…"
"You need to rest!" Xin Han waved his hand over Bai Qiao's eyes . Bai Qiao's body relaxed and she once again fell into a deep sleep . Xin Han laid her back on the bed and turned to look at them, "Bai Qiao has indeed damaged her primordial spirit . "
Lonemoon finally caught onto Yi Qing's question .
"Then I have a solution . My sect's Spirit Convening Lamp is more useful than the Luo Han Stone in restoring her primordial spirit . " Lonemoon suggested, "We will leave the Spirit Convening Lamp here and you lend us your stone . Once they have both recovered, we will each return the item to the other . What do you think?"
After a moment's hesitation, Xin Han replied with a nod, "This solution solves both our problems . Agreed!"
Lonemoon brought out the Spirit Convening Lamp with a wave of his hand .
Xin Han did not move to take the lamp . Instead, he looked down at Bai Qiao and said, "Please wait a moment while I retrieve the Luo Han Stone . "
Lonemoon and the others took the lamp and left the room . Xin Han came out with the Luo Han Stone stone shortly and exchanged it for the Spirit Convening Lamp .
As they were anxious to get back, they bid a quick farewell to Xin Han and flew directly out of the palace .
Once they were out of sight of the palace, Yi Qing suddenly spoke, "He did it deliberately!"
Chapter end
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