Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared-Chapter 544: Researching the Ocean

"Ah, if you’re eager to know, then I’ll tell you." Qian Feng composed herself and began to recount: "When we initially embarked on our journey to the outer regions, we couldn’t find you. Instead, we encountered an immortal demon, and learnt about the place where the Eternal Life Clan used to reside. So I led my sisters there, only to find the place had been completely annihilated, void of any signs of life."

Lin Xi began to understand: "So that’s where you discovered the secret related to eternal youth."

Qian Feng shook her head: "We only found two maps.One pointed to Yuxueyun Mountain, the other to the sea. I didn’t know where the secret to eternal youth was hidden, so we decided to split up. I took Qian Xue, Qian Ying, and the other sisters to Yuxueyun Mountain, while Qian Qing led the remaining sisters to the sea."

"What happened next?" Lin Xi inquired. Although she already knew Qian Qing’s end, she wanted to hear Qian Feng’s version of events.

Qian Feng continued: "After great hardship and the sacrifice of many of our sisters, we eventually acquired three hibernation capsules. We waited at the foot of Yuxueyun Mountain for a long time. When Qian Qing did not arrive at the predetermined time, we surmised that something had gone wrong. The three of us then entered the hibernation capsules. Just before I fell asleep, a piece of paper delivered by Qian Qing’s last supernatural power landed on the glass cover of my hibernation capsule. That’s when I learnt about the problems they had encountered."

After hearing this, Lin Xi fell silent for a while and then let out a bitter laugh: "A once flourishing Shennv Xuanhui, reduced to just the three of you due to your actions, despite all our sisters we had back then." novelbuddy-cσ๓

Qian Ying immediately defended: "We didn’t know we would encounter so many dangers and problems at that time. The technology of the ancient super civilization was indeed formidable. We barely escaped with our lives."

"Enough, I don’t want to hear your excuse for surviving despite sacrificing so many sisters. I want to know where Qian Qing went at that time." Lin Xi demanded an answer, but Qian Feng responded coldly: "If you want to know, you can ask your boyfriend at home. All six households know what that place is."

"Okay, if you won’t tell me, I won’t pressure you. However, since you already know the Destiny Stone is beneath Gu Fan’s old house, don’t you just need to take action, why lobby the six households to stand by your side?" Lin Xi’s question irked Qian Feng who curtly responded: "Qian Ye, I will say this again, ask your boyfriend at home. All six households know this, why come to me?"

"Alright, I won’t ask anymore, and don’t be angry. Here, this is the perfume I wanted to give you. It’s a brand-name perfume, it cost me most of my savings. Give it a sniff. Does it smell good?" Lin Xi said, wearing a wide grin as she handed over the perfume.

"Do you think you can buy me off with these small gifts?" Although Qian Feng looked indifferent, and seemingly repelling people thousands of miles away, she still accepted Lin Xi’s gift with an expression that implied this was a given.

"Thank you for giving me face, sister. In that case, let’s erase all past grudges. Given the circumstances, perhaps we can collaborate in the future, instead of being in opposition?" Lin Xi conveyed her friendly intention, however, Qian Feng was not persuaded. She responded with "I need to think about it", then sent Lin Xi away.

Lin Xi pretended as if everything was pleasant, then said her goodbyes. Actually, her heart was pounding in fear that Qian Feng might get anxious and start a fight, which she could not handle.

Just as Lin Xi stepped out of the room, she noticed that Gu Fan had been waiting outside for a long time. Knowing that Gu Fan was worried about her, she felt warmed inside. With a smile, she ran over to him: "What’s up? Worried that Qian Feng would give me a hard time?"

"Yes. Last time you were almost turned into somebody else by Qian Feng. Even thinking about it now scares me. How could I let you go to see Qian Feng all by yourself?" With that said, Gu Fan twisted Lin Xi’s ear slightly: "Promise me you won’t do anything so dangerous again."

"Don’t worry, I had it under control. Qian Feng and her sisters are not focussed on me at the moment. Their target is your old house, or to be precise, the Destiny Stone beneath your old house." As soon as Lin Xi said this, Gu Fan inhaled sharply: "So your investigation is complete, and it indeed is the case."

Lin Xi nodded: "Indeed, this is the secret of your old house. Qian Feng confirmed it."

Upon hearing this, Gu Fan gave a bitter smile: "Who would’ve thought, the origin of our old house has to do with Shennv Xuanhui. This really is predestined, the Destiny Stone lives up to its name."

Lin Xi nodded in agreement: "Yes, it’s like everybody’s fate is intertwined. But what I don’t understand is, why were we also dragged into it, since it’s your old house that changed your destiny?"

In response to this, Gu Fan explained: "Since my destiny has changed, it’s bound that I’d meet some people and experience some things. And you are the person I met."

"Meeting you is my bad luck." Lin Xi put on a regretful expression, which rendered Gu Fan speechless: "What do you mean, making it sound like your destiny changed because of me? You were already a peculiar existence. It was destiny’s arrangement for me to encounter this peculiar existence, thus advancing the further change of my fate."

"Alright, alright. Everything you said is right." Lin Xi quickly changed the subject: "Now our priority is to clarify two things. First, where did Qian Qing find the Destiny Stone? The six households should know this secret. Next, what roles do the six households play for the big boss and Qian Feng to try and win them over? Your family should know about this. So, try to get your parents to talk."

Upon hearing this, Gu Fan’s face turned troubled: "My parents are overseas conducting marine research, who knows when they’ll be back?"

"Marine research?" Lin Xi furrowed her brows and continued: "Qian Qing found the Destiny Stone in the sea. It’s not a coincidence that your parents happen to be researching the sea."

"Oh, we seem to be thinking along the same line." Gu Fan stated that he also had similar suspicions.

After mulling it over a bit, Lin Xi said: "From the information left by Qian Qing, there is an island in the sea. Something seems strange about it. The island appears to be adrift, and sinking."

"Instead of guessing, why not ask someone who knows? " Gu Fan said lightly. Then, taking Lin Xi’s hand, he set off to find someone who could supply them with answers.

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