Library of Heaven’s Path 2: Eternal Destiny

Vol 2 Chapter 133: Falling Beads

"Forget it, with my progress in Destiny, my understanding of the Fox Charm technique has increased significantly. If I teach Fu Yingying, it should be easier for her to break through..."

As long as there is progress, it's always a good thing. After being upset for a moment, Zhang Xuan stopped thinking about it. Besides, there wasn't much time to think, as the ancestor worship ceremony was complete and the Wan Fox Well would soon open.

"This is the Wan Fox Well..."

The Fu Family Head took a step forward, gently grabbed, and a water well in the courtyard appeared before everyone.

"This is the Wan Fox Well? It’s so small?"

"What danger could there be inside?"

"Does the Family Head mean... there are Source Beasts inside?"

Everyone exchanged looks of confusion.

"Don’t underestimate it. Since I say it’s dangerous, I certainly don’t mean to exaggerate..."

Interrupting the chatter, the Fu Family Head explained, "Inside the Wan Fox Well, there’s something special called the 'Falling Pearl.' It greatly aids the cultivation of Fox Charm Destiny. It grows on a reddish-brown tree, and when it falls to the ground, it turns into stone and loses its effect... Your task this time is to search for this item. The more you find, the better your results, and the greater your chance to stand out and gain the inheritance!"

"Falling Pearl?"

"Family Head, how do we find this thing?"

Someone asked in confusion.

"It's simple. Use your Fox Charm Destiny technique, and you’ll be able to sense it. However... activating your Destiny will attract the Green Foxes. If they learn that your target is the Falling Pearl, they will stop at nothing to destroy you!"

The Fu Family Head continued explaining.

"This..."

The others no longer underestimated the situation. Their expressions grew serious.

The Fu Family Head had mentioned that the Green Foxes had Star River Realm strength. One alone was manageable, but with many of them, it would indeed be difficult.

"Go in!"

The Fu Family Head gently grabbed, and the mouth of the well seemed to activate a formation, emitting a soft glow.

"I’ll go first!"

Fu Jingjing stepped forward and was about to jump in.

The Fu Family Head stopped her and said, "Below is a teleportation formation. Each time someone enters, they are teleported to different places. As a group, you must enter together to avoid being separated."

"Enter together?"

Fu Jingjing furrowed her brows.

"Yes!"

The Fu Family Head nodded.

"Alright!"

Fu Jingjing looked toward Yan San-shisan, who, without sparing time to "scold" Zhang Xuan, hurried over.

The well’s opening was narrow, so they had to get close to enter together. Yan San-shisan, excited and eager, wrapped his arm around Fu Jingjing's waist and leapt into the well.

In a flash of light, the two disappeared from view.

Next, Fu Qingqing and Su Mingzhe entered.

Fu Weiwei and the Seventh Prince, Shen Wujun, followed.

Soon, it was Zhang Xuan's turn.

"Let’s go..."

Fu Yingying’s face turned as red as an apple.

"Mm!"

Zhang Xuan nodded, walked over to her, and was just about to figure out how to proceed when he felt a tight grip around his waist. The girl had wrapped her arms around him, and he could feel warmth and softness on his chest.

"She’s taking advantage of me..."

Frowning, Zhang Xuan appeared displeased.

"Sorry, I just need to get in the Wan Fox Well... I’ll let go once we arrive..."

Fu Yingying quickly lowered her voice to explain.

Knowing the longer this took, the more "advantages" he'd end up getting from her, Zhang Xuan didn't bother to waste words. He leapt lightly, and with a flash of light, he too disappeared.

"This Zhang Xuan really has fallen for Fu Yingying’s charm... but I feel like he’s somewhat reluctant?"

The Old Matriarch watched this scene in disbelief.

Normally, someone who was charmed would eagerly want to be close to the "goddess," but Zhang Xuan didn’t seem excited at all. In fact, he seemed to resist it, leaving her completely confused.

A dizzying sensation took over, and when Zhang Xuan opened his eyes again, he found himself in a deep cave. The cave was over 30 meters wide, with a height of more than 10 meters. Stalactites hung from the ceiling, and the sound of damp air drifted from afar.

The cave wasn't overly bright, but with his cultivation, he could clearly see his surroundings, which didn't pose a problem.

Looking down at the girl in his arms, Zhang Xuan frowned. "Aren’t you going to let go?"

"Yes!"

Fu Yingying, looking awkward, quickly released her hold. "I... I didn’t mean it. The ancestor said we need to be close to enter..."

Zhang Xuan waved his hand to interrupt her. "Let’s find the Falling Pearls!"

"Mm!"

Fu Yingying looked ahead.

The cave stretched out in a narrow, winding path. There were three branching paths right at the beginning, with two more behind them. It was a maze, and picking the wrong path could easily lead to getting lost.

Realizing her control over Destiny was weak, Fu Yingying quickly activated the Fox Charm Destiny technique, but after a while, she looked back in embarrassment. "I... I don’t think I sensed anything. Should we just choose a random path and check?"

Knowing that her control over Destiny was weaker, Zhang Xuan shook his head. He activated his own Destiny in the Library of Heaven’s Path. Soon, lines of Destiny Power linked together, forming a thin thread that extended toward one of the paths.

"Let’s go."

Taking the girl’s hand, he walked toward the path.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The cave above them continuously dripped water, making a "drip, drip" sound. The ground beneath their feet was slightly damp, making a soft rustling noise as they walked.

Knowing that there would be Source Beasts of the Star River Realm here, Zhang Xuan remained vigilant. Every time they reached a fork, he would stop and listen carefully, fearing a sudden ambush. Whether it was good luck or the number of Green Foxes being small, they had passed through several forks without encountering any, but they also hadn’t found the Falling Pearls. Not even a single normal plant had been spotted.

After taking three more paths, Zhang Xuan had spent almost a quarter of an hour here with no signs of anything.

"Something’s not right!"

Zhang Xuan stopped.

"It is strange. We’ve been walking for so long. Even if we’re lucky and haven’t encountered any Green Foxes, there should be some traces left by them. But we haven’t found anything! Also, though there’s ventilation and water here, there’s no sunlight. Could the Falling Pearls really grow here, as the Family Head said?"

Fu Yingying furrowed her brows too.

Though affected by the charm, she was still quite rational. If it weren’t for Zhang Xuan, she wouldn’t have been so easily led.

Zhang Xuan nodded.

If the girl’s control over Destiny was low, it was understandable if she couldn't find the Falling Pearls, but he had reached the peak of the second stage, and his ability in Destiny was among the best in the Fu Family. If he couldn’t find it, the chances of others succeeding were almost zero.

Something was wrong!

It was a big problem.

Author's Note