Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 226 - 178: The Missing Celestial Treasure Tower Master_3

Yu Wen Tai can hold everything down, even achieve absolute authority, because of his strength, methods, and the prestige accumulated over a century.

Once he’s gone, none of the major factions will submit to each other. Coupled with the instigations of the large and small shareholders, Celestial Treasure Tower will immediately descend into chaos.

All the major powers are well aware of this, which is why numerous visitors have been arriving in droves, eager to uncover some inside information, terrified of falling behind and being at a disadvantage in the potential upcoming competition.

"No, I can’t wait any longer!"

Li Shuixian gritted her teeth and abruptly stood up.

She was also a decisive person. Once she made a decision, she did not delay and immediately headed towards the direction of the Quiet Chamber.

Under normal circumstances, if something unexpected were to occur while Yu Wen Tai was in seclusion, she could activate the array to send a message to the Quiet Chamber. But she had tried many times and never received any response.

The only plan now was to forcibly open the array from outside.

"I hope Master will forgive me!"

Li Shuixian apologized, raised her hand, and cast over a dozen spells, gradually unraveling the protective array of the topmost Quiet Chamber.

This was also thanks to Yu Wen Tai’s trust in her, having taught her this set of spells, or else she would really be stuck just staring blankly now.

"Boom..."

After the array dispersed, the heavy metallic door of the Quiet Chamber slowly opened.

Li Shuixian took just one glance inside and immediately froze, her body turning cold all over, her mind blank except for one thought:

"It’s over!!"

The Quiet Chamber was empty, not a single person in sight!

Without a doubt, something had definitely happened to her cheap master Yu Wen Tai—whether he was dead, had fled, or was hiding somewhere.

But one thing was certain—he had abandoned Celestial Treasure Tower and also his only disciple.

"How could this be? Master vanished so suddenly..."

Li Shuixian regained her senses, forcing herself to calm down, yet she was still trembling all over, feeling nothing but bitterness:

"What am I going to do now?"

No matter what accident befell Yu Wen Tai, given that he hasn’t shown up for so long, hoping for him to suddenly make a triumphant return is probably unrealistic.

She has now lost her only reliance and must find a way out for herself.

"Or... should I seek refuge with the Haihe Association again?"

The first thought in her mind was to return to her former ’old friend’.

After all, they used to be quite close. The later arrest warrant had also been rescinded, and Yu Wen Tai even rewarded him with some benefits, so she thought at least negotiations were possible.

Given the strength of Haihe Association and the renown of Lord Qingxu, if they really intended to protect her, it could definitely be done.

But the next instant, she overthrew this idea, her expression dark and terrifying.

"I have never been able to see through Lord Qingxu, and in my heart, I fear he doesn’t have much regard for me... Placing my hopes on him, the outcome could be grievous!"

She has always been reluctant to entrust her fate to others, preferring to make decisions and bear everything herself—even if that decision leads her into a situation of total ruin.

"Running away now is definitely too late."

In her mind, thoughts floated unpredictably:

"Had it been a month or two ago, there might have been a chance to muddle through, embezzle some funds, and escape from Da Li."

"But now, even the Golden Core Ancestor is paying attention to this matter, and who knows how many people inside and outside of Celestial Treasure Tower are watching me. Trying to escape is a pipe dream!"

At this thought, she took a deep breath, a hint of determination in her eyes:

"Then there’s only one last way left..."