Almighty Genius

Chapter 2163 - 1657: The Real Truth!

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Qin Qing took Lin Qian away, and as for what they were actually doing, only they would know. Qin Fang and his father, however, had no interest in that, since they had another matter to discuss in detail.

To be precise, the reason Qin Qing took Lin Qian was to facilitate the forthcoming conversation between Qin Fang and his father.

"Son, I've heard the situation on the island is a bit off... is it people from Devil's Island coming over?"

The father and son chose a secluded place, where Qin Tiannan couldn't help but inquire.

He was particularly concerned about this matter, as even though he had changed his appearance, he couldn't guarantee he wouldn't be targeted... Devil's Island had immense strength and controlled a large underground force, which was not to be underestimated.

"Dad, you've misunderstood..."

Qin Fang just smiled, looking unconcerned as he said, "I was just about to discuss this matter with you..."

Then, Qin Fang simply informed Qin Tiannan about the adventure coincidentally organized by Martial Sects on the Little Island, sharing everything in detail— including the various herbs and spiritual medicines he collected, and even the fact that he killed Ando Sasuke, one of Japan's Three Great Ninjas, without hiding anything.

"Ando Sasuke? Japan's Three Great Ninjas?"

Regarding Ando Sasuke, Qin Tiannan had no impression at all. After all, he had spent years on Devil's Island, never interacting with external forces... Moreover, a mere Sky Ninja, even the strongest, hadn't reached the Great Grandmaster Rank, thus someone like Qin Tiannan, close to the Great Grandmaster Mid-Stage, wouldn't bother to pay attention, which seemed quite unrealistic.

"Are you suggesting that this little island might very well be the outskirts of the Penglai Secret Realm?"

While Qin Tiannan could disregard Ando Sasuke and even the Ando family, he was rather interested in the origins of this little island...

Unlike Qin Fang, who referred to the secret realm as Overseas Three Immortals Mountain, he directly called it the Penglai Secret Realm...

"Penglai Secret Realm?"

Though the Overseas Three Immortal Mountains are Penglai, Fangzhang, Yingzhou, collectively calling them the Penglai Secret Realm seems fine. But the issue was Qin Tiannan stating it outright, which hinted at something; at least Qin Tiannan already knew about the existence of this secret realm.

"Indeed, the Penglai Secret Realm... claimed to be one of Dragon Country's most mysterious and unfathomable Three Great Secret Realms!"

As if understanding Qin Fang's confusion, Qin Tiannan simply offered an explanation.

"Three Great Secret Realms?"

But Qin Tiannan's explanation only left Qin Fang feeling deeply astonished.

Initially, he thought the Overseas Three Immortals Mountain Secret Realm was already one of Earth's scariest, most mysterious realms, yet unexpectedly, there were two other great realms that could stand alongside it... and this was just within Dragon Country.

"Yes, Three Great Secret Realms... the Penglai Secret Realm, Kunlun Secret Realm, and Savage Secret Realm! These are recorded in some ancient scriptures passed down by our Qin family ancestors... but whether these Three Great Secret Realms still exist remains unknown!"

Qin Tiannan further explained to Qin Fang, "However, since you suspect that the little island is an outskirts island of the Penglai Secret Realm, and various situations on the island fit well, perhaps this Penglai Secret Realm truly exists..."

"Ancient scriptures from the Qin family's ancestors... are there?"

This time, Qin Fang was still utterly confused, although he knew the Qin family's ancestors were extraordinary, matters about the Three Great Secret Realms were absolutely secretive, not to mention whether such scriptures exist, considering the many calamities the Qin family has faced, it's a significant concern whether they still exist.

"Of course there are!"

However, Qin Tiannan's answer was absolutely certain. "Actually, it's my fault... Had I not been trapped on Devil's Island for the last twenty years, you wouldn't have been unaware of the location of our Qin family's ancestral home or tomb!"

"Ancestral home, ancestral tomb?"

Qin Fang was already somewhat dumbfounded, mechanically absorbing the shocking revelations Qin Tiannan unveiled one after another, evidently making him a rather incompetent descendant of the Qin Clan... However, there were special reasons behind it, so he couldn't really be blamed.

"Indeed, in fact, our Old Qin Family..."

Qin Tiannan nodded and then told Qin Fang the location of the Qin Family's ancestral home and graves, even advising, "However, because of a calamity, not many of the Qin Family's bloodline remains. There's only the two of us in our branch!"

At this moment, Qin Tiannan was quite sentimental... If it hadn't been for Qin Qing being pregnant with Qin Fang, he might have died on Devil's Island and their lineage would have been completely cut off.

But, thinking of how his son Qin Fang was not only extraordinarily gifted but also able to rescue him from the so-called inescapable Devil's Island, Qin Tiannan felt very proud... Even if he had to live incognito, change his appearance, as long as the family was reunited, he could accept any lifestyle.

"Although I have come back, now I am too conspicuous, planning to accompany your mother to travel around and not return for the time being... If you have time, go to the ancestral graves to pay respects and light some incense for me as well! After your mother and I finish our world tour, we will return together!"

Qin Tiannan expressed with deep emotion, though he himself wanted to return, now was not the right time, for safety's sake he had to endure.

"No problem..."

Qin Fang would not refuse, this was filial duty as a descendant, and he was indeed eager to know more about the Qin Family.

"By the way, Dad, when I was on the Little Island, I met an old Daoist who said..."

Only at this point did Qin Fang talk about Nine Fingers Daoist, after all, the old Daoist had shared quite a few secrets about the Qin Family... He wanted to verify the truth and learn more.

"Hmm? Nine Fingered Sage? Could it be... Uncle Minghui?"

When Qin Tiannan heard Qin Fang's brief description of Nine Fingers Daoist and the secrets about the Qin Family, he actually thought of a person...

"No way! Uncle Minghui was knocked off a cliff back then, how could he still be alive..."

But Qin Tiannan couldn't help but doubt the possibility, as his father Qin Siyuan personally confirmed it and had regretted it deeply... There was always a sore point in his heart.

"Oh, Nine Fingers Daoist did say so... He was indeed knocked off a cliff but coincidentally fell into water and was swept away by an underground current, barely surviving... Because of the complex circumstances back then, he drifted to the Little Island!"

Regarding Qin Tiannan's doubts, Nine Fingers Daoist had mentioned this to Qin Fang, who naturally relayed it.

Nonetheless, confirming whether this story was true wasn't easy... But comparing both sides' accounts, it appeared quite credible!

Nine Fingers Daoist had no reason to deceive, and Qin Fang noticed he never bore any malice toward him... Just for this alone, Qin Fang would choose to believe him.

"If it is true, then this Nine Fingers Daoist should be your grandfather's sworn brother Uncle Li Minghui... Alas, back then your grandfather was always troubled by Uncle Minghui's death. If he knew Uncle Minghui was alive, he would definitely be overjoyed!"

Qin Tiannan thought similarly, his face showing some excitement. The Qin Family once faced great disaster, with few survivors, and after Qin Siyuan's death, Qin Tiannan was alone. Now only Qin Qing and Qin Fang were with him. Discovering old acquaintances still alive, how could he not be happy?

"But, according to what the elder said, Grandfather was dragged into the Blood Demon Sect's trouble by him back then... He has been remorseful for half his life!"

Seeing his father's genuinely joyful expression, Qin Fang couldn't help voicing his bit of concern... Given that, why was Qin Tiannan so pleased, even if he didn't resent him?

After all, Qin Siyuan's death had substantial indirect links to Nine Fingers Daoist...

"Nonsense..."

But Qin Tiannan glanced at Qin Fang and said, "Your grandfather talked this over with me in detail, and what Uncle Minghui mentioned is indeed true... But the elder didn't know that even without his mistake, Ding Family wouldn't have spared our Qin Family!"

What Nine Fingers Daoist related was from his own perspective, naturally neglecting other details, combined with his subjective view, skewing the true nature wildly.

"Back then, your grandfather, rather than rescuing people, went to intimidate Blood Demon Sect and Ding Family..."

Qin Tiannan then narrated the truth he learned from Qin Fang's grandfather, Qin Siyuan,

"It's just that your grandfather was incredibly skilled and heroic... Yet he still underestimated Ding Family's pettiness, though he destroyed many of Ding Family's elites and claws, including the then Family Head Ding and numerous outstanding experts, he did not manage to eliminate them entirely!"

"Ultimately, Ding Family suffered severe losses, unable to confront your grandfather directly, thus enlisting Demon Sect's entire expert force for a rational besiegement... Alas, even as your grandfather almost massacred these enemies, he himself succumbed to severe ailments in the end! Eventually, he passed away due to a bullet..."

"However, though he passed away, the impact he made was massive... Reducing Demon Sect's power by nearly half, with Righteous Alliance exploiting the void to drive them out of Dragon Country!"(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to visit Qidian(qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)