Qin Erlong didn't know. He only knew that from now on, this matter had nothing to do with him anymore.

Who would dare to act rashly after that name was invoked?

After all, with the current legend's rise to power, everyone knew that this 'Ghost Saint' was the sharpest knife in his hand!

「...」

"Second Grandfather?"

Su Ping scratched his head, looking at the man before him who, by appearance, seemed not much older than himself.

So, there really *is* such a person, huh?

His old man wasn't just making things up?

Su Ping pursed his lips.

At this moment, he suddenly realized he might have underestimated Su Anyong again.

Damn, had his own words become a prophecy?

This guy was actually the 'Haotian War Master'?

Su Ping had no reason to doubt. After all, the man's demeanor gave him no reason to believe he was being deceived.

Seeing Su Ping's expression, Leng Ye smiled and nodded.

"I've always wanted to find some time to check up on you, little rascal. I didn't expect I'd almost miss the chance. TSK TSK. But you're a tough one, kid, surviving an attack like that! You were lucky, of course, but it was even better luck for me."

The man looked at Su Ping, then said, "You must have guessed by now that Mu Yu's frenzied attack on you was indeed for that Heavenly Tomb Sword Seal! Come on, let me see it!"

Su Ping, knowing what was good for him, decisively took the item off his neck and handed it to the man.

Leng Ye took it, TSKing in admiration.

Then he glanced at Su Ping. "Want to know what this thing is? You even searched for it so many times online before."

To Leng Ye's surprise, Su Ping decisively shook his head. "No..."

"ER..."

Leng Ye opened his mouth, then after a moment's thought, nodded. "TSK, kid, not knowing is indeed a good thing. Unfortunately, now that you're involved, you don't have the luxury of not knowing."

Su Ping felt aggrieved. It really has to be this way?

Although he didn't know what kind of person this Second Grandfather was, to be able to reveal such profound secrets with a single phrase, and even precisely intercept his online search keywords—what terrifying authority did he possess?

If he'd known this blasted thing would cause so much trouble, he never would have taken it from Dong Muyun.

That damn Fengdu Sword King Yu Liangqing! Didn't I just turn his will into this little trinket for Qian Yi? Did he really have to go to such lengths over it?!

"Heavenly Tomb. You should know what that is by now. It's existed since ancient times. However, in reality, more than one Heavenly Tomb has actually been discovered!"

"Oh?!" Su Ping became genuinely interested.

"The Heavenly Tombs are actually in four locations. The one north of us is just one of them; the other three are scattered across the world! Near the location of a Heavenly Tomb, the rate and probability of Undead Pet Beasts appearing are hundreds or thousands of times greater than in other places! Throughout history, the plague of Undead in the north has always existed. It was only with the development of Pet Beasts and large-scale mechanical weapons in modern times, along with the efforts of a Legendary Lord, that this threat was barely eradicated! That was when Dragon Nation discovered the main body of the Heavenly Tomb. It was a giant tomb. At the same time, they also learned that three other identical sites existed around the world, though the symbols on each tombstone differed. The one on the continent of Mummy Nation features a white bone. The one on the continent of Eagle Country displays a flame. And the Heavenly Tomb near Lion Nation, the self-proclaimed Sun Never Sets Empire, is marked with a crown."

Leng Ye continued, beaming, "And now, you should also know what pattern is on the tombstone of the Heavenly Tomb north of Dragon Nation, right?"

"A sword?"

Su Ping felt a sense of dread as he looked at the so-called Heavenly Tomb Sword Seal.

At this moment, he finally understood why Mu Yu had launched such a frenzied attack upon seeing it!

However, this time, Su Ping even felt somewhat fortunate. He was glad Mu Yu had been so eager for quick success, rather than planning things out slowly!

What kind of idiotic thing had he done? It was tantamount to a child flaunting gold in a bustling marketplace, or like deliberately courting disaster.

In truth, Su Ping was unaware that initially, Mu Yu himself hadn't truly believed it could be the real Sword Seal and had only made his move with considerable skepticism. It wasn't until he heard from Qin Chuan that Su Ping had recently come into contact with a Secret Realm that he gained some confidence that this was indeed the Heavenly Tomb Sword Seal itself.

His face twitched slightly as he looked at Leng Ye. "Leng Ye, what exactly is inside the Heavenly Tomb?"

Leng Ye smiled. "I don't know either. Currently, only the people from Eagle Country have found the key and successfully opened their Heavenly Tomb in the Great Rift Valley. But judging from their eagerness to search for the keys to the other Heavenly Tombs, the contents must be beyond imagination! And Dragon Nation is also making preparations to enter the Heavenly Tomb in the future, such as establishing Special Beast Taming Forces. Of course, that has nothing to do with you."

"Huh?" Su Ping was slightly startled. Preparations to enter the Heavenly Tomb? Special Beast Taming Forces?

Before Su Ping could react, Leng Ye continued, "So now, kid, what do you plan to do?"

What to do? Su Ping immediately understood Leng Ye was asking about the disposition of this clearly significant Heavenly Tomb Sword Seal.

Su Ping, being very perceptive, said directly, "I will hand the Sword Seal over to the nation!"

At that moment, Su Ping felt as if a holy light shone upon him.

Leng Ye, looking pleased with Su Ping's teachable attitude, patted his shoulder. "Good kid, I didn't misjudge you! HEH. But you don't need to act so high and mighty; the higher-ups won't treat you poorly! Besides, let me tell you straight—you couldn't keep this thing even if you wanted to."

Of course, Su Ping knew he couldn't keep it. Even if he could, he... would still hand it over this readily!

Nonsense! What was more important, this damn Heavenly Tomb or his own precious life?

This attack had already been beyond his expectations. If it happened again, who knew what horrors awaited?

As for what was actually inside that Heavenly Tomb? Su Ping wasn't particularly interested to begin with, and even if he were, it wasn't worth risking his life for, was it?

He should focus on improving himself. Once his status, position, and strength increased, he would naturally learn everything.

This ambush had made Su Ping understand one thing: he only had one life. With the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas in his possession, what couldn't he obtain in the future?

Going out and fighting life-and-death battles with others was clearly not his path!

After toying with the Heavenly Tomb Sword Seal for a bit, Leng Ye smiled, and then it vanished from his hand.

He looked at the eagerly watching Su Ping and said, "Don't worry, you can make any request when the time comes. As for now, you're not in a hurry, are you? If not, why not join me in handling some real business!?"

"What business?" Su Ping couldn't think of anything more important than bargaining for his reward.

At this moment, Leng Ye's face broke into a dazzling smile. "Don't you want to see the mastermind?"

Su Ping's eyes lit up. The reason he had been holed up in this hospital was the fear that those people still had some tricks up their sleeves. But now, with this man's arrival being a true Mechanical Descent, what was there left to fear?

However, he frowned slightly, lamenting, "Second Grandfather, if they dared to make a move, they must have anticipated various situations and probably left no evidence, right? Even if we go, what can we do to them? After all, they are from Eagle Country..."

Leng Ye glanced at this cunning brat, who seemed to be scheming from head to toe, and huffed softly. "Still trying to sound me out, you little rascal? Relax! Do you know what it is about me that those old coots find most exasperating, yet can do nothing about?"

Su Ping blinked and shook his head.

"The Ghost Saint cares only for results, never for the process or the rules!"

With those words, an eerie blue light bloomed, and the door opened.

Leng Ye stepped out.

Leaving Su Ping blinking in place.

What?

Ghost Saint?

Damn it!

Don't tell me... *I'm* the one with the powerful connections here?!

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