The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 71 Does the Jade Pendant Hold a Secret?

Qi Yuxuan felt a deep sadness; the petition in his hand seemed to weigh a ton.

His mind was filled with images of Zhao Wanqing's gentle smile, Qi Yushuang's pained expression after being poisoned, and Qiu Ziyue's helpless eyes after being injured.

Is all of this real? He couldn't believe it, yet he had no choice but to face it.

“Perhaps I misunderstood her…” Qi Yuxuan’s voice was low and painful. “I always thought it was Liu Xu who was behind it all, and that Qiu Ziyue was protecting Liu Xu. But it turns out the real culprit is Zhao Wanqing…”

Lu Yuanchangming patted Qi Yuxuan on the shoulder, his tone comforting: "Yuxuan, this is not your fault. It's just that the world is too complicated and people's hearts are too treacherous."

Lu Yuanchangming continued, "Zhao Wanqing's methods are brilliant; even we were deceived. The important thing is that now we know the truth, and we can clear Liu Xu's name."

Qi Yuxuan nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Changming, I will immediately investigate this matter along the line led by Zhao Wanqing."

Lu Yuanchangming smiled and nodded: "That's right. I believe you will handle it well. Miss Qiu should not suffer such injustice. She is only in the prime of her life, yet she has to endure the jealousy and hatred of so many people in the martial arts world. Do you think she can feel at ease?"

Qi Yuxuan took a deep breath, carefully put away the petition, and said, "Thank you, Brother Changming. I will find out the truth as soon as possible."

As night deepened, moonlight streamed through the window into the quiet room.

Lu Yuanchangming nodded and stood up to prepare: "Brother, good luck to you. By the way, how are your preparations for the swordsmanship competition going?"

Qi Yuxuan said, "Let's keep it the same, just do our best."

After seeing Lu Yuanchangming off, Qi Yuxuan returned to his study, gently closed the door, and lit the oil lamp on the table.

He took out a jade tablet from his bosom, which was engraved with some ancient runes and patterns.

He sat at his desk, carefully examining the jade plaque.

The jade plaque has a smooth surface and a warm, smooth feel, as if it possesses some kind of mysterious power.

He placed the jade pendant on the table, took out an ancient book, and tried to find clues about the jade pendant.

However, despite consulting many classic texts, he still could not find any useful information.

Just as Qi Yuxuan was feeling somewhat frustrated, he suddenly noticed a tiny crack on the jade pendant.

The crack is so fine that it is almost impossible to detect without careful observation.

Curious, he gently touched the crack with his finger. Suddenly, a strange energy surged from the jade pendant, instantly enveloping his entire body.

Qi Yuxuan felt a wave of dizziness, and his vision began to blur.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself no longer in the study, but standing in an unfamiliar place.

All around was a vast expanse of mist, and in the distance, an ancient palace could be vaguely seen. In front of the palace stood two huge stone statues, their eyes gleaming with an eerie green light.

Qi Yuxuan was startled, realizing that he might have been transported to some unknown space.

He took a deep breath and decided to investigate first.

He walked along a winding path toward the palace, taking each step carefully, afraid of triggering some mechanism or trap.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by, bringing with it a faint fragrance.

Qi Yuxuan looked in the direction of the fragrance and found a sea of ​​flowers not far away, with all kinds of exotic flowers and plants vying for beauty and emitting a charming fragrance.

As he approached, he noticed a patch of flowers that particularly caught his eye—a patch of peach blossoms, their petals delicate and pink, clustered together in abundance, a truly beautiful sight.

Just as Qi Yuxuan reached out to touch the sea of ​​flowers, a gentle voice rang in his ear: "Don't touch them."

Qi Yuxuan turned around abruptly and saw a woman in a white dress walking slowly towards him.

She had a beautiful face and an elegant demeanor, resembling Qiu Ziyue, as if she were a fairy descended to earth.

"Qiu Ziyue, what are you doing here?" Qi Yuxuan said.

The woman walked up to Qi Yuxuan, smiled slightly, and said, "I am the guardian of this place. The jade tablet in your hand is the key to opening this space."

Qi Yuxuan looked at her in surprise and asked, "Where is this place? Why am I here?"

The woman said softly, "This is a secret place that allows one to travel through time and space. Only those who possess a specific jade token can enter. This jade token is not only a treasure, but also a key that can unlock many mysteries. However, it is also fraught with danger."

Qi Yuxuan nodded, feeling both excited and nervous. He asked, "Can you tell me more about the secrets of this jade pendant?"

The woman nodded and continued, "This jade tablet is a relic left by the Tao family, and it contains a powerful seal. But to unlock its secrets, you need to pass a series of trials. You are now in the first trial—the Valley of Trials."

Qi Yuxuan understood, and he said firmly, "I will do my best to pass these tests and uncover the secret of the jade tablet."

The woman smiled and nodded, saying, "Very good. Now, you need to find the exit of the Valley of Trials. Remember, there are countless dangers and temptations here. You must keep a clear head and not be misled."

After speaking, the woman's figure gradually disappeared into the mist.

Qi Yuxuan took a deep breath and embarked on a journey to find a way out.

He knew that the road ahead was full of unknowns and challenges, but he was determined to unlock the secrets of the jade pendant.

Just as Qi Yuxuan was about to find out what was going on, "Young Valley Master...", a hurried voice called out to him.

He opened his eyes and found himself lying on a soft couch in the study, surrounded by silence.

"Young Valley Master..."

Qi Yuxuan turned his head and saw Yun Feiyang calling him with a hint of fear.

Qi Yuxuan felt a chill and asked, "What's wrong? I had a strange dream."

Yun Feiyang said, "I heard you talking in your sleep, so I asked you, what's wrong?"

Qi Yuxuan took a deep breath and recalled the dream he had just had.

In his dream, he returned to that mysterious space, experiencing various dangers and trials, but ultimately failed to find the secret of the jade pendant before being awakened.

He said softly, "Feiyang, I'm fine. It's just that some things have been making me anxious lately, which is why I'm talking nonsense."

Yun Feiyang nodded, but the worry in his eyes did not completely disappear.

He asked, "Young Valley Master, is it about the martial arts competition?"

Qi Yuxuan was slightly taken aback, then nodded.

Yun Feiyang said softly, "Don't think too much about it, your health is the most important thing."

Qi Yuxuan looked at Yun Feiyang with gratitude.

After Yun Feiyang left, Qi Yuxuan picked up the jade pendant again and fell into deep thought.

He knew that this jade pendant might not only be a treasure, but also a key that could unlock many mysteries. But it had to be carefully preserved.

Qi Yuxuan decided to put the jade pendant aside for the time being and sort out his thoughts.

He lay in bed, closed his eyes, and gradually drifted off to sleep.

To be continued in the next chapter!