Chapter 00469: This Marks the True End
# This Marks the True End
Chapter 469
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 469: This Marks the True End
"Congratulations, Daoist Lan, on reuniting with your beloved."
From a distance, Jia Yunkong had been waiting.
Only after witnessing Gu Dao step forward did he approach to greet them.
Luo Caisi quickly bowed in gratitude.
"Many thanks, Island Master Jia. If not for you, Gu Dao and I would never have made it here."
Jia Yunkong repeatedly waved off her thanks, secretly relieved.
Fortunately, Luo Caisi was unharmed—otherwise, he would have gained no favor at all.
Gu Dao suddenly tensed, his gaze darting around before he urgently cried out, "It’s the Boundless Immortal Sea Rest Pavilion! They’ve brought a whole group of people to take revenge on us!"
Lan Xiaobu frowned, puzzled.
Before he could ask, Gu Dao exaggeratedly added, "The young master of Boundless Immortal Sea claimed we owed four days of lodging fees—over 1.1 million top-grade immortal crystals! When we couldn’t pay, he tried to take Mistress away, saying his young master wanted to see her. Both Mistress and I refused, so they trapped us inside the pavilion, forbidding us from leaving..."
Jia Yunkong’s heart sank.
He could have slapped himself.
After decades of expenses—far exceeding mere lodging fees—he had forgotten to extend Luo Caisi’s stay before leaving.
He should have paid for another hundred years without hesitation!
*I truly hope Lan Xiaobu doesn’t hold this against me.*
He sighed inwardly. *I’ve been too calculating.
The moment I suspected Lan Xiaobu might be in trouble, my concern for Luo Caisi waned.
Starting today, I must change this mercenary mindset.*
"Gu Dao," Luo Caisi interjected, "the pavilion staff admitted it was their mistake and even apologized before letting us go."
Before, she hadn’t been certain, but now that she saw Lan Xiaobu outside the market, she understood why Boundless Immortal Sea had released her—they must have known Lan Xiaobu was coming.
From Jia Yunkong’s actions to the pavilion’s sudden change in attitude, she guessed Lan Xiaobu must now possess power that threatened their lives.
What puzzled her was how.
She had only reached the Great Yi Immortal Realm through sheer luck—how had Lan Xiaobu grown strong enough to make these people fear him?
Lan Xiaobu watched the approaching group.
He knew Gu Dao’s account wasn’t entirely truthful.
With Boundless Immortal Sea’s resources, if they had truly wanted to stop Gu Dao and Luo Caisi, neither would have taken a single step outside, let alone reached the market’s outskirts.
Similarly, under normal circumstances, a mere attendant wouldn’t dare detain guests.
"Is this the great Emperor Lan?" A middle-aged man at the forefront of the group quickened his pace, clasping his hands with a beaming smile.
Lan Xiaobu didn’t answer, studying the newcomers.
Contrary to Gu Dao’s claim of "a whole group," only three approached.
The leader’s aura was restrained yet vast—his strength likely rivaled Yuan Bu, the Grand Palace Master of the Great Kun Immortal Palace.
Behind him stood an early-stage Immortal Emperor and an early-stage Immortal King.
The man’s address—*Emperor Lan*—revealed his extensive intelligence network.
In just days, he had uncovered Lan Xiaobu’s identity as the ruler of the Five Realms Immortal World.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have used such a title.
Jia Yunkong whispered, "Daoist Lan, the speaker is Qiu Cai, the foremost figure of Boundless Market and one of the six great experts of the Kunxu Sea."
"Emperor Lan," Qiu Cai said, "I’ve come to personally apologize to Fairy Luo. My unworthy grandson, Qiu Mo, upon hearing she was wanted by the Liang Family, sought to detain her for questioning—an unforgivable offense!"
With that, Qiu Cai summoned a long blade and slashed downward.
Qiu Mo had followed nervously, unsure how his grandfather intended to atone.
Never had he imagined Qiu Cai would kill him outright.
As Qiu Mo’s head rolled, Qiu Cang’ang froze.
He hadn’t expected his father to be so ruthless—not only executing Qiu Mo but suppressing his soul within the shattered body, preventing reincarnation.
Yet, recalling Lan Xiaobu’s terrifying reputation, he dared not utter a word.
Lan Xiaobu was equally taken aback.
Qiu Cai had acted decisively—admitting his grandson’s intent and executing him without hesitation.
Not that Lan Xiaobu cared.
Had Qiu Cai not acted, he would have crippled Qiu Mo himself.
Since arriving in this world, he had learned that kindness only invited exploitation.
Sparing Qiu Mo today would embolden countless others in the future.
A mere apology wouldn’t suffice.
For Lan Xiaobu, apologies were meaningless.
Having done this, Qiu Cai presented a ring to Luo Caisi.
"Fairy Luo, this is a humble token of Boundless Market’s remorse. Please accept it."
Luo Caisi was stunned.
Though Qiu Mo had intended to take her, it hadn’t come to pass—he had even apologized afterward.
Yet Qiu Cai had still killed him, then offered compensation.
She hastily declined.
She wasn’t so cruel.
Once the pavilion released her and Gu Dao, she considered the matter closed.
Despite her refusal, Qiu Cai didn’t retract his offer.
He waited silently, knowing Lan Xiaobu understood his unspoken plea.
After a long pause, Lan Xiaobu finally said, "Since Market Master Qiu offers reparations, I’ll accept them on Caisi’s behalf."
With a wave, the ring vanished.
Qiu Cai exhaled in relief.
"Emperor Lan, I possess a secret regarding the Swamp Mud River—"
Lan Xiaobu cut him off.
"I’ve just reunited with my family and won’t impose further. As for your secret, I’ll visit again another time."
"Understood. I eagerly await Your Majesty’s return."
Qiu Cai bowed, his tone betraying no grief over his grandson’s death.
Jia Yunkong also took his leave.
"Daoist Lan, I’ll linger in the market. Farewell for now. Should you visit Kunqian Island in the future, you’ll be our most honored guest."
Regret gnawed at him over the lodging incident.
Though he had initially escorted Lan Xiaobu to find Luo Caisi, he now felt unworthy to remain.
"Very well."
Lan Xiaobu boarded the Reincarnation Pot with Gu Dao and Luo Caisi.
The vessel whirled into the void, vanishing from sight.
"Market Master Qiu, I’ll take my leave as well. Until we meet again."
With Lan Xiaobu gone, Jia Yunkong hastily departed.
Once alone, Qiu Cai sighed deeply.
"Father, why did you—?" Qiu Cang’ang gazed sorrowfully at his son’s corpse.
Qiu Cai snorted.
"This was the best outcome. Otherwise, do you think our Qiu Family would still exist? Fortunately, Lan Xiaobu isn’t completely ruthless—he allowed Qiu Mo to reincarnate..."
"But—" Qiu Cang’ang stared at his son’s body, the trapped soul showing no signs of release.
He knew his father’s methods—this meant no reincarnation.
Qiu Cai sighed.
"I executed Qiu Mo and sealed his soul. Had half an incense stick passed, his spirit would have dispersed eternally. Lan Xiaobu knew this. Had he wished Qiu Mo truly dead, he’d have lingered. His early departure—even ignoring the Swamp Mud River secret—shows he considers the matter settled. He permitted Qiu Mo’s reincarnation. Otherwise, what do you think?"
With a wave, a wisp of pale soul emerged from Qiu Mo’s body, trembling with fear.
"Father, Qiu Mo can still be saved!" Qiu Cang’ang exclaimed.
Qiu Cai shook his head.
"My technique leaves no room for deception. Lan Xiaobu would have noticed any pretense. Though revival is theoretically possible, it’s exceedingly difficult. I’d rather Qiu Mo reincarnates—his future achievements will be greater."
He turned to the faint soul.
"Qiu Mo, do you understand my intentions?"
The soul nodded frantically—reincarnation was his only path now.
Qiu Cai looked at his son.
"Now, this matter is truly over. Do you understand?"
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"Xiaobu, that Qiu Cai is truly ruthless—he killed his own grandson!" Luo Caisi couldn’t help but remark aboard the Reincarnation Pot.
Lan Xiaobu smiled faintly.
"Because he feared I’d kill him too. But enough of that."
"I’m sorry."
Luo Caisi’s mood darkened as she glanced at Gu Dao.
"I failed to protect Tai Chuan. He’s likely gone forever."
Lan Xiaobu hadn’t asked about Tai Chuan’s fate.
He squeezed her hand.
"That you survived alone until now is heaven’s greatest blessing to us."
"I only made it because of my master. Without her, I’d have died in the void."
Luo Caisi thought of Nie Xiangyu, longing to ask Lan Xiaobu to search for her—yet knowing it’d be like finding a needle in a sea.
"Don’t worry. Your master, Nie Xiangyu, is alive. I saved her. So is your senior sister, Qu Fei. It was through her I learned you’d come to the Kunxu Sea," Lan Xiaobu reassured her.
Luo Caisi’s eyes lit up—this was the greatest joy since reuniting with Lan Xiaobu.
"Are they in the Five Realms Immortal World? I want to go there!" The last trace of worry vanished from her expression.
Lan Xiaobu fell silent.
Though he yearned to return to the Five Realms with her, he couldn’t—not yet.
The Heavenly Tribulation could arrive any moment.
Before, he had prioritized finding Luo Caisi over staying at the Swamp Mud River.
Now that she was safe, he had to monitor the river.
If the tribulation struck, he’d destroy the formation at its depths.
Only by averting the tribulation could he settle peacefully with Luo Caisi in the immortal world.
(That’s all for today’s update.
Goodnight, friends!)
(End of Chapter)