The Peerless Emperor

Several days later, the fully recovered Lan Fenger also woke up.

Upon waking, she realized that her recovery from certain death was entirely due to her son-in-law.

"It's really unexpected, the boy from back then is now capable of anything," Lan Fenger, still a bit pale and fragile, sat on the bed with a smile on her face, looking at her husband beside her, and said teasingly, "Xinxin is truly fortunate to have found such a husband."

Ye Nanxin also felt deeply moved and nodded in agreement. Then, recalling Lan Ning's words, she said, "That's right, grandfather mentioned that I can also take part in the Sea Spiral Holy Institute's trial and enter it. By doing so, I can stay by your side."

Upon hearing this, Lan Fenger's face showed a delighted expression, "Is that really so? In that case, our family has actually secured three spots."

"However, our good son-in-law's opportunity for the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan has more than returned the favor for these three spots."

Ye Nanxin nodded and felt a pang of melancholy, as it seemed that they had always relied on Lin Qian. She had expressed her guilt to him, being the elder but unable to do much for him.

As Ye Nanxin reflected, it was Lin Qian's simple words, "We're family," that stifled the rest of her sentiments.

"We're family indeed..." Ye Nanxin sighed, then turned to her wife and gently stroked her hair, "Recover quickly, and soon, our family can go out and have some fun together."

At this time, a figure also walked in, holding a bowl of steaming medicinal soup in her hands.

This person was none other than Ye Xin, and what she held was referred to as herbal medicine by Lin Qian. This type of medicinal soup, particularly beneficial for those weakened after a serious illness, was the best for nourishing the body.

Compared to pills or potions, medicinal soup is much milder and allows the weakened to recover quickly without putting extra strain on the body.

After being served the medicinal soup by her daughter, Lan Fenger was also surprised, "This is really quite bitter."

"Your husband said before, 'Good medicine tastes bitter,'" Ye Xin saw her mother's expression, stuck out her tongue playfully, and looking at the remaining soup in the bowl, said, "You have to be good and finish it all."

Frowning, Lan Fenger finished the rest of the herbal medicine and then became curious, "Strange, where is your fine husband?"

Teased by her mother, Ye Xin blushed but still replied, "He went with grandfather and great-grandfather to Lanyun Mountain to investigate, it seems they want to trace the Netherworld Clan's whereabouts."

Upon hearing this, Lan Fenger nodded lightly, knowing her father and grandfather were there, Lin Qian's safety was certainly not a concern. However, she did not understand, why would they involve her son-in-law in this matter?

With a smile, Ye Nanxin explained to Lan Fenger's confusion, "Atop Lanyun Mountain, my father-in-law couldn't find any useful clues. Later on, thinking about our son-in-law's miraculous abilities, he suspected he might be of help and took him along."

"As for Qianer, he is also very curious about the Netherworld Clan, which pertains to me, so he was quite willing to go."

Meanwhile, at Lanyun Mountain, there was also a discovery.

Lan Fengmu was the name of the Giant Wutong Wood where Lin Qian and the others were temporarily residing, akin to the existence of a capital.

Next to Lan Fengmu was a large mountain, adorned with various Spirit Wood, densely packed, with blue mists drifting around, hence named Lanyun Mountain.

The scenery was also picturesque, featuring various beautiful waterfalls.

And within one of the mountainsides, Lin Qian was in front of a waterfall, holding a metal array map in his hand, continuously releasing the power of an array, transforming into array spikes, stabbing towards the waterfall.

Beside him, Lan Ning and Lan Yi curiously stared at the metal array map in his hands, constantly sizing it up. However, both of them felt it was mystifying and utterly incomprehensible.

Nearby, a blue-haired elder from the Starry Blue Maple clan stood with his aura lingering for a long time, his hands continuously rubbing together, occasionally tugging at his own robe, hesitating to speak, and unexpectedly starting to blush.

"Seventh Elder, this behavior of yours is really… If you have something to say, just say it." Lan Yi, seeing the state of the Seventh Elder, couldn't stand it and spoke up.

Only after the Clan Leader had spoken did the Seventh Elder speak bashfully, "Clan Leader, I wonder if it would be possible to speak to your grandson-in-law and, after he's finished, take a look at that Array Map. I'm willing to pay any price."

The words of the Seventh Elder made Lan Yi understand as well; the other party was simply an Array fanatic, deeply immersed in the ways of the Array and unable to extricate himself. Such a request was quite normal.

Nevertheless, Lan Yi knew that for the Seventh Elder to act this way, the metal array map must be extraordinary. Moreover, he too felt it was very enigmatic.

Yet, with such a precious object, even though Lin Qian was his grandson-in-law, and they had not met for long, it was still difficult to broach the subject.

Who would sell such a thing ordinarily?

But seeing the Seventh Elder's pleading appearance, Lan Yi also felt awkward and could only muster the nerve to say to Lin Qian, "Little Lin…"

"Grandfather, please hold your words for a moment. Let the younger generation finish this first," Lin Qian hastily interjected upon seeing Lan Yi about to speak, seriously adding, "If I'm distracted, it might explode!"

"Explode?" Hearing Lin Qian say so, Lan Yi became silent, but wondered, What does breaking an Array have to do with exploding?

But Lan Yi did not know that Lin Qian's current state naturally did not allow him to summon a scholar for help. He could only follow Zhuge Ming's instructions and clumsily manipulate the Array Map.

Lin Qian's talent was indeed not bad, but in the realm of Arrays, it was really nerve-wracking. Even mimicking the methods might lead to accidents.

If such an Array were to trigger a chain of explosions caused by him, it could likely wound everyone present. His pressure could only be imagined.

Crack!

A crisp sound emanated from the metal array map in Lin Qian's hands, and the waterfall before them suddenly burst open, shattering like a mirror into specks of luminescence that dissipated in the air.

At the same moment, a profound entrance appeared before them, enveloped by the breath of spatial fluctuations, with something seeming to lie behind it.

"A Void passage!" Lan Ning's face darkened to the extreme upon seeing this entrance. Someone had actually set up a Void passage on their Blue Phoenix Star!

Judging from the aura, the Void passage wasn't completely open yet and could only allow a few people through.

The look in Lan Ning's eyes toward Lin Qian could no longer be described as grateful. If not for him, once the Void passage had been fully established, the blow to their Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan would be…

Unimaginable!

But just then, within the original Void, a figure suddenly appeared, and a faint green arrow shot forth, striking Lin Qian squarely in the forehead and embedding itself.

"Netherworld Poison!" By the time it was Lan Ning's turn to react, it was already too late.