Chapter 1586  Chapter 405: Chess Realm—All Things Are Soldiers, Heaven and Earth a Chessboard

But the courtyard was empty, with only the steward who had served Lin Zhexuan since childhood present.

“Young master has gone to the ancestral land for cultivation.”

The steward said respectfully.

“Ancestral land?”

The Lin Family genius was stunned, and a look of joy appeared in his eyes, as he said, “Could it be that Brother Zhe is about to make a breakthrough?”

His figure flickered and disappeared from the courtyard, reappearing soon outside the Lin Family’s ancestral land.

His status was not on par with Lin Zhexuan’s, so he couldn’t enter and exit this place freely and could only wait outside for notification.

Soon, after receiving permission from the Lin Family elder guarding the place, he entered the ancestral land.

Not far from entering the ancestral land, he saw a small mound, resembling a tomb, atop which sat a young man with extraordinary demeanor, his head seemingly connected to the stars in the sky, sitting upright there.

“Brother Zhexuan!”

The Lin Family genius approached and carefully called out.

Lin Zhexuan slowly opened his eyes. Seeing it was his cousin, he frowned and said:

“What brings you here?”

“Brother Zhexuan, there’s rampant news outside now that someone with a soul life of a hundred years has reached the Immortal Monarch Realm First Level and has proposed marriage to the Su Family, asking for Miss Mu Qing’s hand. I’ve investigated, and this news… it’s actually true!”

The Lin Family genius hurriedly exclaimed.

Lin Zhexuan frowned, suddenly recalling the news he heard years ago before he was about to go into seclusion. Has this news not died down after all these years?

“Hundred-year soul life, Immortal Monarch Realm First Level?”

Lin Zhexuan raised an eyebrow, a glint flashing in his eyes.

“Indeed, someone secretly used the Soul Life Mirror to reflect, and it is indeed the case.”

The Lin Family genius quickly said.

A hint of coldness flickered in Lin Zhexuan’s eyes, his fingers slightly clenched, but soon, he released them, saying coldly:

“Understood. You may leave. Don’t bother me with such trivial matters again.”

“Trivial matters?”

The Lin Family genius was stunned, looking at Lin Zhexuan in shock. Could it be that having his sister-in-law almost stolen away was a trivial matter?

Lin Zhexuan snorted coldly: “I understand Mu Qing’s character; she would never betray me. Besides, I am on the verge of a cultivation breakthrough. I will deal with it once I emerge.”

The Lin Family genius was dumbfounded and couldn’t help but say: “But that person’s talent…”

Before he could finish, he suddenly felt a chill seep through his body. Before him, in Lin Zhexuan’s eyes, two sharp gleams flashed, emitting a faint yet clear aura of Emperor’s Might!

“Do you think anyone can compare to me?”

The Lin Family genius was stupefied and immediately fell silent: “Of course not…”

“Go now!”

The Lin Family genius immediately turned and left in a dejected manner, not daring to stay any longer.

Once he left, Lin Zhexuan raised his eyes, looked toward the Lin Family elder at the entrance of the ancestral land, and said:

“Elder Xue, I will be going into seclusion now for a breakthrough. I trouble you to protect me and prevent any disturbances.”

The Lin Family elder sensed the restless immortal power within Lin Zhexuan and smiled gently: “You may go into seclusion with peace of mind and thoroughly refine that Candle Dragon Immortal Power!”

…

After Li Hao and Su Muqing returned to the Immortal Courtyard, it wasn’t long before Su Wanqing arrived as well.

On her way, she had been overthinking and, after much hesitation, decided it was best to return the item to Li Hao to avoid any misunderstanding with her sister.

Li Hao had no use for this Immortal Osmanthus, and since she insisted on returning it, he naturally didn’t want to accept it, suggesting that she could just throw it away somewhere.

Hearing Li Hao’s words, Su Wanqing was a bit dumbfounded. Seeing Li Hao actually toss the item aside carelessly, she felt a pang of distress, quickly rushing forward to pick it up. She glanced back at Li Hao, who kept his eyes on his carving, as if he himself were a piece of wood.

Speechless, she had no choice but to keep the Immortal Fragrance Osmanthus, gently brushing off some imaginary dust.

In reality, this Immortal Fragrance Osmanthus, being a spiritual object, wouldn’t possibly get dusty.

She glanced at Li Hao several times, realizing he truly didn’t care, so she reluctantly accepted it and turned to leave.

The courtyard returned to silence.

Li Hao used his fingertip’s immortal power as a knife to carve the wood in his hand, gradually revealing a form and face, which was the likeness of Ying Xiaoxiao.

He carefully carved it, then gave it a few glances, feeling that the Carving Arts ultimately hadn’t reached the twelfth level and were far inferior to his paintings. Hence, he decided to postpone further carving until reaching the twelfth level in Carving Arts.

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He then resumed playing chess by himself, occasionally switching to carving when mentally fatigued, seeking an opportunity to comprehend the true intent of carving.

Time passed in this cycle.

For the Immortal Divine, time flies quickly; a single meditation session or seclusion could last ten days to half a month, and encountering bottlenecks could mean seclusion for decades or even hundreds of years.

Li Hao only hoped Su Muqing wouldn’t be in seclusion for such an extended period. His days were stable and incredibly fulfilling each day.

When hungry, he’d roast Ancient Demon Meat. After a good meal, he’d play chess. When exhausted from chess, he’d carve. Occasionally, he’d lift his head to admire the courtyard’s beauty, though his gaze would invariably return to the tightly shut hall doors, where a hint of disappointment would often surface in his eyes.

While Li Hao engaged in chess and carving, Lin Jinrou and Jiang Huanhuan frequently visited the Su Family to meet him.

The two often discussed painting and the Sword Dao with Li Hao. Initially, Li Hao, in their eyes, was merely an exceptionally talented painter whom they respected. Yet now, knowing his profound achievements in the Sword Dao, reaching the pinnacle of sword mastery, they not only held traditional respect for him but also regarded him as an equal genius, thus seeking him out to discuss the Sword Dao.

Surprisingly, when talking about the Artistic Path, Li Hao would speak with great enthusiasm, but once the topic shifted to the Sword Dao, his passion noticeably waned, making him appear uninterested.

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