Lin Zixuan and Wang Menglu did not inquire about how Horn obtained the Immortal Spirit Art. They understood that this was Horn's secret and chose not to press the issue, a sign of their smart and respectful nature.
"Yuxin, tonight you should take the time to familiarize yourself with the Immortal Spirit Art," Horn advised. "The more you practice, the more you'll appreciate its beauty."
Horn had the ability to accelerate Tang Yuxin's cultivation significantly, but he knew that achieving immortality was a process that required battling against the odds. Using special methods to rapidly advance her cultivation could ultimately harm her future prospects.
Tang Yuxin continued to sit cross-legged on the lawn, absorbed in her practice. Horn walked to a nearby pavilion and took a seat on a stone chair. Lin Zixuan and Wang Menglu returned to the hall.
"Menglu, not even your parents can reveal details about Legendary Level skills," Lin Zixuan cautioned. "If this information leaks, both Horn and Yuxin could be in grave danger. Not everyone can suppress their greed."
Wang Menglu nodded. "Dean Lin, don't worry. Xiao Xinxin is my best friend, and I would never put her in danger."
Lin Zixuan then went to the study room and returned with a notepad. "This contains my experiences and insights into the Qi Condensation Realm. It might not be of much use to you, but you can refer to it."
Wang Menglu accepted the notepad gratefully. "Thank you so much, Dean Lin."
After expressing her thanks, she sat on the couch to study the notepad. Meanwhile, Lin Zixuan received a document on her phone about Horn. This document, the result of her investigation, detailed Horn's past.
The document revealed that Horn was born with immortal bones. At the age of five, his immortal bones were forcibly extracted by his uncle's family and transplanted into Su Wu, the eldest son of the Su family in Tianhai. Horn's blood was regularly drawn to nourish Su Wu's immortal bones, nearly causing Horn's death several times.
At nineteen, Horn awakened the Infinite Purple Eyes and was hunted by his uncle's family, who removed his eyes and presented them to Qin Tiance, the eldest son of the Qin family in the imperial capital.
Lin Zixuan's background allowed her to conduct a thorough investigation, revealing the suffering Horn endured. The past two years since Horn's disappearance were a blank, leaving Lin Zixuan to speculate that Horn must have encountered an incredible opportunity during that time.
The anger Lin Zixuan felt was intense. If Horn's immortal bones and Infinite Purple Eyes had not been taken, his name would be renowned worldwide. These elements were extremely powerful, and the cruelty of Horn's brother-in-law's family was infuriating.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the doorbell. Lin Zixuan approached the front door and pressed the switch. The door slowly opened to reveal a tall woman in professional attire. Although she was not as striking as Lin Zixuan, she was still quite beautiful.
"Who are you?" Lin Zixuan asked, her mood soured by the recent revelations.
"Are you Dean Lin?" the woman asked. "My name is Song Xueyao, from the Song family in the imperial capital. I'm here to deliver an invitation to Horn. I believe he is at your villa."
Song Xueyao was Song Ruoyan's cousin, responsible for the Song family's upcoming auction house branch in Linzhou. She was also the one who first met Qin Tiance before Song Ruoyan's appearance was restored. As a result, she became Qin Tiance's secret lover, a position arranged with Song Ruoyan's consent to ensure smoother future development for the Song family.
Six months from now, Qin Tiance and Song Ruoyan were to be engaged, and they wanted Horn to attend. With the Song family and Qin family's resources, finding someone in Linzhou was easy.
Horn emerged from the pavilion and approached the gate. "Song Xueyao, long time no see. We met when you were engaged to Ruoyan."
Song Xueyao flicked her hand, sending the invitation flying toward Horn with a strong wind that could cut through stone. Before Horn could react, Lin Zixuan intercepted the invitation and opened it, her eyes reflecting her anger.
The invitation mentioned Song Ruoyan, who had previously been cared for by Horn despite her unkind actions. After Horn developed a remedy for her, she severed all ties with him. Qin Tiance, who had stolen Horn's eyes, and Song Ruoyan, who had betrayed him, were now engaged and had the audacity to send an invitation to Horn.
Tang Yuxin and Wang Menglu, observing the situation, glared at Song Xueyao.
"Horn, will you attend the engagement in six months?" Song Xueyao asked. "After all, you and Ruoyan were once close, and there's some connection between you and Tiance, right?"
Song Xueyao ignored the hostile glares from Tang Yuxin and Wang Menglu. Horn took the invitation from Lin Zixuan, and a sneer appeared on his lips as he read it.
"In six months, when Qin Tiance and Song Ruoyan are at their peak, I will be there to watch them fall from grace," Horn said calmly. "I only hope they don't regret it."
Song Xueyao's expression hardened. "Horn, are you threatening Tiance? Do you think you're in a position to make threats?"
She added, "By the way, Tiance asked me to pass on his thanks. He's very satisfied with the eyes and wanted to express his gratitude."