Chapter 838: I Know A Secret
Lingxiao Hall held a special meaning in the myths and legends of Earth. It symbolized the power and authority of Heaven. When the Monkey King stormed Heaven, he famously declared that he would shatter Lingxiao and overthrow Heaven itself.
Li Xiaofei curiously studied his surroundings. Compared to the battered exterior, the interior of Lingxiao Hall was remarkably well-preserved. The steps were made from white jade, and yellow jade adorned the walls. The dazzling brilliance of gold and silver was flawlessly combined. Inside the hall, coiling dragon pillars, phoenix-wing murals, and black tortoise stone slabs stood as works of art, blending resplendence with an austere beauty. A divine atmosphere naturally flowed through the space.
At the very front, atop the nine-tiered platform, sat the Jade Emperor’s throne. Milky white mist swirled around it, and the laws of the Dao permeated the air.
"When I returned to Heaven," Little Aunt said, her gaze slowly sweeping across every corner of Lingxiao Hall, "I was confined to the Peach Garden because of my eye condition and unable to personally search various places for clues. But from the signs that City Leader Tan brought back, I concluded that Heaven's fall involved betrayal. Several key suspects had disappeared without a trace. However, one thing was certain, Queen Mother and others perished in the battle at Southern Heavenly Gate. I was overwhelmed with grief..."
Little Aunt inspected the interior of Lingxiao Hall very carefully. Back then, the information City Leader Tan had brought back suggested that the most clues were hidden within Lingxiao Hall itself. Now that her eyesight had been restored and she stood here in person, she wanted to confirm certain details.
At that moment, Li Xiaofei suddenly asked, "Where’s Old Tan? He still hasn’t shown up after all the commotion at the Peach Garden. Could he be in danger?"
Little Aunt replied, "City Leader Tan possesses the ability to travel through space. There’s no place in Heaven that can trap him. Even if he encounters Ruos, he can easily evade them, so there’s no need to worry too much."
Tan Qingying added, "Every time he went on patrol around Heaven before, whether it took half a month or a full month, he always returned safely. It should be the same this time."
Although they said not to worry, a faint trace of concern still flickered deep within the young lady’s beautiful eyes. Li Xiaofei gently reached out and held her hand. Their eyes met. They found comfort and encouragement in each other’s gaze.
It was Li Xiaofei’s first time inside Lingxiao Hall, so he could not discern much. He simply looked around, marveling inwardly that even a random piece of the floor or a broken piece of railing in such a sacred place could be taken out and treasured as a priceless artifact.
