activa-t Chapter 188 It Was an Acquaintance
Chapter 188 It Was an Acquaintance
Once Chen Xiao spoke, everyone realized that the theft of the Chaos Spirit Pearl was indeed true, and that the culprit was right under their noses.
Ning Yuyuan, who had been aggressively questioning Tianyin just moments before, lost all her previous righteous indignation upon seeing that the thief was Chen Xiao. She merely curled her lip slightly and snorted, saying, "If you took it, you took it. Why use the word 'steal'? That's too inaccurate."
Upon hearing this, Tianyin seemed somewhat helpless, and a series of dripping sounds echoed all around.
Seeing this, Chu Qiaoling sighed softly, walked slowly to Chu Chenxiao, raised her hand and gently patted her shoulder, her eyes full of love and comfort, and said softly, "Xiao'er, don't blame yourself like this. Since things have come to this, the most important thing now is for us to work together to face the road ahead."
Yuwen Li also stepped forward, gazing at Chu Chenxiao with concern, and said gently, "Girl, don't look so worried. We'll overcome this difficulty together and find a solution."
Yin Yuyao also gently advised, "Since it has already happened, blaming yourself is useless. The most urgent thing now is for us to work together to find a way out."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, exchanging resolute glances. Although they were in deep trouble, they felt emboldened by this spirit of unity.
Chu Yanxi quietly tugged at Chu Chenxiao's sleeve and whispered, "Don't worry, I'm here for you."
Chu Chenxiao nodded slightly, a warm feeling welling up in his heart, deeply moved.
At this moment, Ning Qianyun looked up at the vast void and asked the mysterious celestial voice in a loud voice, "Now that we are about to go to different dynasties, could you tell us about our new identities and the tasks we need to complete? This will help us prepare."
Chu Qiaoling chimed in, "Exactly. We hope you can enlighten us so that our actions will have a clearer direction."
However, the heavenly voice did not respond immediately; only the dripping sound seemed to carry a mysterious rhythm, echoing slowly in the silent space.
A moment later, the heavenly voice slowly rang out: "Following the background of the original timeline, Yin Yuyao, Ning Ci, and Yuwen Li will respectively transform into the second, fifth, and eighth princesses of the Ruifeng Dynasty. Chu Qiaoling, Ning Qianyun, and Chu Yanxi will be the third, sixth, and ninth princesses of the Jinglan Dynasty."
Before Tianyin could finish speaking, Chu Chenxiao eagerly interrupted, "Then Ning Yuyuan and I must be the eldest princess and the fourth princess, or the fourth princess and the seventh princess!"
She pondered to herself, the first two groups were 258 and 369, so this group should be 147.
Unexpectedly, Tianyin then said, "Ning Yuyuan and Chu Chenxiao are respectively the eldest princess and the seventh princess of the Zhaoxi Dynasty."
In an instant, all around fell silent, as if one could hear the beating of their own heart.
Ning Yu broke the silence first, laughing, "It seems our Emperor still needs more experience! This rash speech will likely be rewarded with a long period of restraint and humility, hahaha..."
Chu Chenxiao was speechless for a moment, and looked embarrassed.
Tianyin continued, but her tone was no longer as cold and hard as before; instead, it carried a hint of mockery: "You must integrate into this new world with entirely new identities. The clues to the mission are hidden within the secrets of various courts, the legends of the martial world, and ancient ruins. You must use your intelligence to uncover the truth, unravel the mysteries behind the Chaos Spirit Orb, find a way back to your original timeline, and at the same time, protect the stability of the new timeline, ensuring it does not descend into chaos and destruction."
Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill run down their spines, knowing that this task was extremely difficult, but their eyes also showed a renewed sense of courage and determination.
At that moment, Chu Chenxiao keenly sensed something amiss. She casually asked, "Why are all the others in groups of three, while we are the only two?"
Tianyin paused briefly and slowly said, "There are a total of eight mission takers in the G1 interface throughout the ages, which is difficult to distribute evenly. However, there will be someone who will help you in the Zhaoxi Dynasty. You will have to find and discover them yourselves."
Upon hearing this, Chu Chenxiao almost instantly became certain of Tianyin's identity and shouted, "Qianyi! Xixi! Is it you two?!"
Tianyin fell silent instantly.
"Qian Yi???" Ning Yuyuan exclaimed in surprise. This name was extremely familiar to her; it was her system!
Ning Ci and Yuwen Li were also surprised when they heard this: "Is the Qianyi that Chen Xiao mentioned the system created by the Yuan Realm God?"
Now it was Chu Chenxiao's turn to be surprised. She widened her eyes and asked with a face full of doubt, "What? Qianyi was created by the God? Wasn't it said that Xixi was the only system created by the God?"
As soon as Chu Chenxiao said this, Tianyin couldn't hold back any longer.
Two voices rang out simultaneously:
"When did Xixi become the only system created by the Supreme God? As the second system created by the Supreme God, how could I not know?"
"Hey, hey, hey, don't talk nonsense! When did I ever say that? You must have misheard me!!!"
The former's voice carried a hint of doubt, yet seemed to be asking a question he already knew the answer to; the latter, on the other hand, appeared extremely agitated, with a hint of exasperation in his voice.
Just as the two voices intertwined, everyone looked at each other, their doubts growing stronger.
Ning Yu broke the silence first, speaking softly, "Qian Yi, if you are really here, then show yourself. What exactly is going on?"
A tense atmosphere filled the air, and after a moment, a phantom figure slowly appeared.
He was a tall and slender man with a vigorous posture, exuding a sense of neatness and competence.
He had a handsome face with sharp, arched eyebrows that slanted upwards towards his temples. His eyes were deep and bright, like cold stars twinkling in the night sky. Beneath his high, straight nose, his thin lips were slightly pursed, and the corners of his mouth occasionally turned up, revealing a faint, mysterious smile.
He wore a long black robe, its hem fluttering in the wind. The robe was embroidered with delicate silver threads that outlined mysterious patterns, seemingly containing ancient runes that shimmered faintly in the interplay of light and shadow.
A wide black belt was tied around her waist, inlaid with a translucent jade pendant. The jade was warm and smooth, radiating a soft luster.
She wore a pair of black boots with fine, dark patterns embroidered on the surface. She walked silently, as if blending into the surrounding darkness. She exuded an air of mystery, making her elusive yet irresistibly alluring, and drawing people in to uncover the secrets behind her.
The figure gradually became clearer; it was Qian Yi, but he looked somewhat disheveled, with a hint of helplessness in his expression.
"Fine, fine, you've found out." Qian Yi sighed. "I was ordered by the God to secretly guide you to complete the mission, but I didn't expect Chen Xiao to see through it."
Chen Xiao asked curiously, "Why isn't Xi Xi showing up?"
Before the words were finished, Xi Xi's figure gradually appeared.
Xi Xi is like a delicate girl who stepped out of a fairy tale. Her round face has a healthy pinkish hue, like peach petals blooming in spring.
Her large, watery eyes were like a clear lake, pure and without a trace of impurity. Her long eyelashes fluttered like butterflies, each flutter seeming to tell of her ignorance and curiosity.
Her small nose was slightly upturned, below which was a cherry-like mouth that always had a sweet smile. When she smiled, two shallow dimples would appear at the corners of her mouth, making her extremely cute.
She wore a snow-white silk dress, with a circle of pale blue flowers embroidered around the hem, and the petals were adorned with sparkling crystal beads that swayed gently with her movements, refracting colorful light.
A light pink ribbon was tied around her waist into a large bow, which made her figure look even more petite and delicate.
She had shoulder-length, jet-black hair with slightly curled ends, half of which was tied up with a blue ribbon. A few strands of hair playfully fell on either side of her face, adding to her liveliness and charm.
She wore a pair of small red cloth shoes with golden auspicious patterns embroidered on the surface. She hopped and skipped as she walked, like a cheerful little elf.
When Xixi appeared before everyone, bouncing and skipping, it was as if time stood still for a moment.
Oh my god, she's so cute! Chen Xiao felt like her nose was about to bleed into her brain. She felt a little short of breath, really.
Ning Ci's eyes were full of love and surprise. Her gentle gaze was now even more doting. She couldn't help but slightly open her lips, as if she wanted to say something, but she was so shocked by this sudden cuteness that she was speechless for a moment. She just looked at Xi Xi quietly, her eyes revealing endless tenderness and care.
"Now I finally understand why Yin Yuyao gave Ning Ci such a high evaluation. I'm now blinded by Ning Ci's saintly aura, and I feel like I'm becoming intoxicated by her." Chen Xiao thought to himself, confused.
Yuwen Li, who was always carefree and confident, couldn't help but widen her eyes slightly at this moment, a hint of surprise flashing in them.
A faint smile appeared on her lips, softening her usually aloof demeanor. She said softly, "This little girl is so adorable, it's hard to look away."
"Ahhh, Yuwen Li's smile is so beautiful, such a contrast, my wife! Why?! Yuwen Li is obviously fooled by Xi Xi's appearance! I also want a mature and elegant older sister to coax me!" Chen Xiao said inwardly.
Yin Yuyao's eyes immediately welled up with tears; perhaps this pure beauty touched the softest part of her heart.
She crouched down, reached out and gently touched Xixi's hair, her voice trembling slightly as she said, "You're so cute, Xixi. I wish I could be like you."
"Hey, why is she crying again!? How come I never noticed that Yin Yuyao was such a crybaby before? Although she still looks pitiful when she cries..." Chen Xiao wondered to himself.
Ning Yuyuan cheered and ran to Xixi's side, squatting down to look her in the eye. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, as if she had discovered a new treasure: "Wow, Xixi, you're so much more likable today than before! You look so beautiful! You're so cute!"
"Hahaha, because it was Qianyi in disguise before! I'm dying of laughter!" Chen Xiao kept glancing at Qianyi from the side.
Previously, Xi Xi: Qian Yi, standing to the side, was speechless, feeling a great blow.
The original majesty in Chu Qiaoling's eyes faded, replaced by deep affection. She stood aside, quietly watching Xixi, a gentle smile unconsciously appearing on her face, like an elder watching her granddaughter play.
"Chu Qiaoling's aura... Is this the founding emperor? Is this the historian? As expected of her... She exudes an overwhelming sense of mature womanhood!!!" Chen Xiao roared inwardly.
Chu Yanxi raised her eyebrows slightly, her eyes revealing curiosity and fondness. A faint smile played on her lips as she whispered to the person next to her, "This little guy has attracted everyone's attention as soon as he appeared."
"Waaaaah, my wife is so beautiful, my wife is so cute, why doesn't my wife praise me? Waaaaah, I still love my wife the most, what should I do..." Chen Xiao, whose wife had become his empress, was on the verge of tears.
Ning Qianyun's serious expression instantly melted away, and her eyes softened and warmed. She stepped forward, wanting to hug Xixi, but she was also a little cautious, afraid of disturbing this porcelain doll-like little girl: "It's been a long time, Xixi is getting cuter and cuter."
"??? Is she really cute? This stinky Xixi, just how good at acting in front of those beauties before!!!" Chen Xiao thought to himself.
At this moment, Qian Yi crossed his arms and leaned against a pillar. Looking at the crowd gathered around, he raised an eyebrow and said with feigned dissatisfaction, "Hey, I'm standing here so handsome and dashing, how come you're not impressed by my good looks, but instead all smitten by this little girl?"
Although his eyes held a hint of mockery, there was also a subtle trace of envy, since everyone's attention was focused on Xixi at that moment.
The surroundings fell silent instantly, completely still.
Chen Xiao looked at Qian Yi with a slightly speechless expression, "You're too slick... How come I didn't know you had this kind of personality before?"
Xi Xi originally wanted to directly join her host in criticizing Qian Yi, but seeing that the other hosts were still present, she obediently spoke up, saying, "Perhaps Qian Yi is a little excited because he hasn't seen his host for a long time."
Although she suppressed her sharp tongue, her words still conveyed a great deal of information.
As expected, everyone's eyes turned to Qian Yi.
Ning Yuyuan stood there, stunned.
Qian Yi felt a little uncomfortable under everyone's gaze, so he coughed lightly and tried to change the subject: "Alright, everyone, let's not dwell on this matter. The most urgent thing is to discuss the action plan for each dynasty."
Ning Ci was the first to come to her senses, and nodded with a smile: "Qian Yi is right, we are pressed for time and cannot delay any longer."
She stepped forward, looking calmly at Qian Yi, and asked, "Could you explain the specifics of this mission? Why were we drawn into this situation? What secrets does the Chaos Spirit Orb hold?"
Qian Yi nodded slightly, her expression solemn, and said, "The Chaos Spirit Pearl is a sacred object from the Chaos Realm, possessing the powerful ability to alter the order of time and space. Along the way, you will not only face the complex situations of various dynasties, but also be wary of other unscrupulous individuals who may try to seize the Spirit Pearl. In the Zhaoxi Dynasty, besides you two princesses, there is another key figure who knows some important clues about the Chaos Spirit Pearl, but I do not know his specific identity. You will have to discover it yourselves."
Chu Chenxiao frowned, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Where should we begin? This new time and space is so unfamiliar, and we have no clue what to do."
Qian Yi pondered for a moment and said, "You can start by investigating the internal struggles within the palace. Often, behind the power struggles, there are many unknown secrets. At the same time, pay attention to the extraordinary people and strange individuals in the martial arts world. They may possess some ancient legends and skills that can help you unravel the secrets of the Chaos Spirit Pearl. Remember, although the eight of you live in different dynasties, your fates are intertwined. The discovery of any one of you could be the key to solving the mystery."
Everyone nodded silently, keeping Qianyi's words in mind.