Chapter 500 Cherish each other
Lu Zhilin stared at the jade pendant, a complex look flashed across his eyes, and then he slowly said:
"This jade pendant was left by our ancestor Lu Xiujie of the Zhenguo Mansion. It has been passed down through several generations until now."
"My ancestors once said that this jade pendant belonged to the Saintess of Qianluo Palace. If the Saintess of Qianluo Palace appears in the world one day, we must return this jade pendant to her."
Hearing this, Su Chenyin became more surprised and confused.
She opened her cherry-like mouth slightly and couldn't help asking, "The jade pendant of the Saint of Qianluo Palace? What's going on?"
Lu Zhilin narrowed his eyes slightly, his eyes revealing deep memories, and he seemed to be lost in thought about that long-ago past.
After a while, he sighed softly and began to slowly tell the ancient story that had been forgotten for a long time.
"In fact, Qianluo Palace has already stood in the world tens of thousands of years ago. Its original purpose of construction was to serve the Saint. It can also be said that it was built by the Saint in her previous life to protect something important."
"But no one knows what this thing is. Only the Saint knows. She just asked the first master of Qianluo Palace, Luo Yi, to protect Qianluo Palace."
"And the Saint was not originally from Yunluo Continent. She was extremely powerful and helped us solve many big problems in Yunluo Continent. Therefore, everyone in Yunluo Continent believed in her very much."
A look of admiration appeared on his face, and his voice unconsciously rose a little. He put his hands behind his back and continued:
"When she appeared in front of everyone, she was always wearing a red dress and a mask, so no one knew her true face."
"Before she left Yunluo Continent, the Saint gave this jade pendant to Palace Master Luo Yi. She told him that this jade pendant was very important and related to the safety of Yunluo Continent. She asked him to keep it well and that she would come back to get it in person one day in the future."
"Moreover, the Saint also gave Palace Master Luo Yi several white balls. She told Palace Master Luo Yi how to use them and that he would use the balls to confirm her return in the future."
“After hearing this, Palace Master Luo Yi knew that the Saint was likely to reincarnate to their Yunluo Continent due to some force majeure.”
"So, Palace Master Luo Yi said that he would protect Qianluo Palace and this jade pendant."
Lu Zhilin paused for a moment, sighed softly, and continued:
"As for our ancestor Lu Xiujie, he was once an elder in Qianluo Palace and witnessed the rise and fall of Qianluo Palace."
"At that time, everyone in Qianluo Palace was united, and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious. Everyone had the same goals and ideals, worked together, and worked tirelessly for the prosperity of Qianluo Palace."
"Gradually, Qianluo Palace became the largest force in Yunluo Continent, becoming powerful and prosperous."
"But five hundred years later, as the first generation hall master Luo Yi retired after completing his mission and passed the hall master position to his son Luo Yongyi, the fate of Qianluo Hall began to quietly change."
Having said that, Lu Zhilin frowned again, and the expression on his face became worried.
"The newly appointed Palace Master Luo Yongyi has managed Qianluo Palace pretty well."
"But he was lustful by nature, indulging himself in women all day long, taking many wives and concubines, and having many sons."
"His sons fought openly and secretly to ascend to the throne of Qianluo Palace, causing the originally united Qianluo Palace to split into several camps."
"As the saying goes, every dragon has its own preferences. In order to ascend to the throne of the Thousand Falls Palace Master, these sons started a thrilling open and covert struggle among themselves."
“As a result, the once united Qianluo Palace gradually split into several hostile camps.”
"The various forces are fighting against each other, making the entire Qianluo Palace full of smoke and miasma. There is no longer the peace and tranquility of the past."
"Palace Master Luo Yongyi couldn't do anything about it, so he had to let them have a selection duel, and whoever wins will become the Palace Master."
"In this fierce competition, the outcome was unexpected. The final winner was the third son who was proficient in poison and had ruthless and vicious means.
"But Luo Yongyi's favorite second son unfortunately died in an accident during the selection. He was deeply saddened. He knew that his second son's death was strange."
"Because the second son was born to the wife of Palace Master Luo Yongyi, he has excellent character and credibility, and has a high prestige in Qianluo Palace, so our ancestors also support the second son."
“However, our ancestors found out that the second son was murdered by his third son using a sinister and cunning poison technique during the competition!
"When the ancestor informed Palace Master Luo Yongyi of this matter, Palace Master Luo Yongyi said that there was nothing he could do."
"After all, my third son is now in control of the situation, and his own health is deteriorating and he is seriously ill. He is helpless and can do nothing to save the situation."
"The ancestor looked at the once glorious Qianluo Palace and saw how it had become so chaotic and miserable. He was filled with disappointment and sadness, and he had the idea of resigning from the position of elder to the Palace Master."
"As a result, Palace Master Luo Yongyi readily agreed to our ancestor's request and told him to leave Qianluo Palace as soon as possible, the farther away the better, and never set foot here again."
"At the same time, he also asked the ancestor to take the jade pendant with him and leave, and told the ancestor to hand the jade pendant to the Saint when she appeared."
"So after the death of Palace Master Luo Yongyi, our ancestor resolutely left Qianluo Palace with the jade pendant."
Lu Zhilin paused for a moment, thought for a while, and then continued:
"Our ancestors traveled a long way to the vast Luoyang City in the East Region."
"It was also here that they met by chance the founding emperor of the Luoyang Empire, Dongfang Heng, who would later become a world-famous figure and establish the powerful Luoyang Empire."
"Dongfang Heng was just an unknown little person at that time. However, this seemingly ordinary person hit it off with our ancestor right away. They had similar aspirations and appreciated each other."
"So, the two of them hit it off and decided to join forces to create a great cause that would shake the world!"
"The ancestor fought side by side with Dongfang Heng, and experienced countless thrilling life-and-death battles."
"Finally, their efforts paid off. They successfully conquered the Eastern Region and established the famous Luoyang Empire."
"But at that time, Dongfang Heng was determined to give this supreme throne to our ancestor."
"However, our ancestor was indifferent to fame and fortune by nature, had no interest in the throne admired by everyone, and resolutely refused."
"Dongfang Heng could only sigh helplessly and ascend the throne of the emperor, which symbolizes supreme power, with a dejected look on his face."
"As for our ancestor, he willingly accepted the title of Duke of the State, shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting the Luoyang Empire for thousands of years and ensuring long-term peace and stability."
"Since then, our ancestors have settled in this prosperous and bustling Luoyang City."
"He married and had children, and lived a stable and peaceful life, guarding the jade pendant, which was passed down from generation to generation until the Saint appeared."
Having said that, Lu Zhilin stared at Su Chenyin in front of him with burning eyes.
He said earnestly: "Yinyin, since you have been confirmed to be the Saint of Qianluo Palace, this jade pendant originally belongs to you. Now it is given to you."