Chapter 745: Chapter 291: Eyes of Destiny (Part 3)
"But I’ve tried every method I could think of and still can’t heal her eyes. I don’t know what to do."
"Then be prepared for the worst." Luo Qingyao, though often a dreamer, was exceptionally realistic this time, "If senior brother can’t heal Xiaohong’s eyes, then you’ll have to take care of her for life, be her eyes. This is to make amends, and also your responsibility as her master."
Fan Wubing gritted his teeth, "There must be a way!"
"Have you tried looking for Li Yuan again?"
Fan Wubing shook his head, "I looked, but couldn’t find him. Given his level, if he doesn’t want to be found, even I’m powerless."
"Then... perhaps you could ask Li Qian?"
"Her?" Fan Wubing was surprised, "Why mention her?"
Luo Qingyao said, "From a woman’s perspective, I feel she might have a way to find Senior Li Yuan."
"Why?"
Luo Qingyao covered her mouth and chuckled, "Senior brother, you truly are a straightforward man, don’t quite understand a woman’s heart."
"Alright, I’ll go ask." Fan Wubing didn’t quite grasp what Luo Qingyao meant.
Without further delay, he stood up and vanished from the spot.
Soon, he appeared at the Phoenix Emperor Palace. In his urgency, he paid little attention to etiquette and went straight to Li Qian’s chamber.
The ruler of the Imperial Dynasty, wearing a trailing robe, was bent over handling documents. Suddenly, as someone barged in, her brow furrowed, a murderous intent surged, and Sword Qi filled every corner.
"Don’t move, it’s me!"
Li Qian saw Fan Wubing, initially stunned, then displeased,
"You are too disrespectful. I am both a monarch and a woman. You can’t just intrude like that."
Though she said this, she couldn’t help feeling a bit expectant about what Fan Wubing wanted from her suddenly.
Fan Wubing wasted no time, getting straight to the point,
"Do you have a way to contact your grandfather?"
Li Qian was taken aback,
"You came to me so urgently just to find my grandfather?"
"Yes, I have something to ask him but don’t know where he is."
Li Qian closed her eyes, pressing her temples, wanting him to leave but resisting the urge while taking a breath,
"How do you know I can contact him?"
Fan Wubing said, "Qingyao told me."
Upon hearing this, Li Qian was even more annoyed. She maintained the demeanor of an emperor, saying flatly,
"Please leave, you are not welcome here."
Fan Wubing was a bit puzzled, "But didn’t you say last time we parted that I’m always welcome here?"
Li Qian’s composure became unstable; she had never felt so conflicted, feeling somewhat aggrieved,
"What’s your business with my grandfather?"
"It’s about Zhuge Hong. She’s a citizen of the Phoenix Dynasty. As an emperor, you should love the people like your own children."
Li Qian laughed angrily, "Alright, I really misjudged you, thinking you were special."
Fan Wubing took a deep breath, "Li Qian, please do me this favor. It’s very important to me."
Li Qian remained silent.
Even as someone who hadn’t had in-depth interactions with Fan Wubing, she could tell he was somewhat out of sorts. Clearly, it was something he cared deeply about.
She closed her eyes and said, "You should be thankful you are Fan Wubing. If it were anyone else, they would have been kicked out long ago."
With that, she seemingly plucked at the air like strings of an instrument.
In the next moment, a rhythm slowly spread. Soon after, space ripples disturbed. A Sword Seal appeared, and Li Yuan suddenly emerged from a black line, immediately asking anxiously,
"What’s wrong, Qianqian? My dear granddaughter."
Then, six eyes met in astonishment.
Li Qian visibly became awkward.
Qianqian...
Fan Wubing grumbled, "Turns out you two are already so close."
Li Qian gritted her teeth, stood up and said, "You two chat; I won’t disturb you." The moment she took a step, she immediately reacted, angrily saying, "This is my chamber, it’s you who should leave!"
Then, she drove them both out.
On the terrace outside,
Li Yuan chuckled, "So it’s you looking for me, kid. What’s up?"
Fan Wubing gave a brief account of Zhuge Hong’s situation.
Li Yuan, upon hearing, frowned,
"Blindness?"
"Yes, it’s been several months with no sign of recovery."
"It’s confirmed that her intuition is connected to the Destiny Dao. But unfortunately, even though I’ve pursued the Destiny Dao, I’ve actually gained nothing," Li Yuan said, "However, I can offer you a suggestion."
"I’m all ears."
"In this world, there are two treasures related to the Destiny Dao. One is the Supreme Dharma Orbiting Device, and the other is the Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Eyes. Maybe you can use them. The Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Eyes are lost in the mortal world, so they might be found. But the Orbiting Device...it’s in the White Jade Capital, and given your situation, it might be tough to borrow it."
"To be honest... the Supreme Dharma Orbiting Device is already with me."
Li Yuan was momentarily dumbfounded, "You kid, you actually stole the ultimate treasure from the White Jade Capital!"
Fan Wubing didn’t feel proud. Because obtaining the Orbiting Device was part of Jiang Sha’s plan.
"Then that’s good, with the Orbiting Device, finding the Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Eyes becomes much easier," Li Yuan said, "As long as you know the Divination Skill of the Yin Yang School—"
"I do..."
"Supreme Forgetting Emotions or Heart of All Wonders?"
"I know both..."
Li Yuan took a deep breath, patted Fan Wubing’s shoulder, and said earnestly, "Kid, you’re already invincible. No matter what it is, just go for it! Who in this world can stop you?"
"Really?"
Li Yuan was speechless, "I just don’t understand, with the Orbiting Device and the complete Divination Skill, why can’t you figure it out? Or are you so worried about Zhuge Hong that you’re making mistakes in your haste? It shouldn’t be!"
Fan Wubing awkwardly smiled, "Seems I need to reflect on myself."
Li Yuan rolled his eyes, "Seriously, making me come for nothing. Hurry up, hurry up."
With that, he was about to leave.
Fan Wubing quickly called him, "Senior, leave me a way to contact you!"
Li Yuan shook his head, "No!" and then vanished.
Fan Wubing didn’t quite understand why Li Yuan had to be so mysterious, was he just that afraid of being found?
He didn’t delay either, after greeting Li Qian, he left.
As soon as he was gone, Li Yuan appeared above the Phoenix Emperor Palace, looking at his granddaughter’s chamber, "Dear granddaughter, grandpa can only help you this much, seize the opportunity, and whether it works out is up to you."
Not giving Fan Wubing contact information had one advantage.
That was, whenever Fan Wubing wanted to find him, he’d have to first come to his granddaughter Li Qian.