Li Qiye woke up very early on the second day and saw Bingchi Hanyu kneeling in waiting.

　　“What?” Li Qiye said while looking at her.

　　She kept her head low on the floor while begging: “The elders of the clan were foolish to oppose you, Your Majesty, and have committed a grave sin. I have failed you as well, so please punish me.”

　　“You haven’t done anything wrong.” Li Qiye gently waved his sleeve.

　　She maintained her pose: “The elders’ sin is worthy of clan destruction. Insignificant I may be, I wish to accept the punishment instead.”

　　“So you’re beseeching for your clan’s sake.” He glanced at her and chuckled.

　　“I only hope to lower the punishment by a little.” She said softly.

　　Li Qiye said flatly: “Out of consideration for you, I won’t destroy your clan. However, a punishment is still justified. Expurgation will happen.”

　　“Thank you, Your Majesty.” She rejoiced, still staying on the ground.

　　She was ready for the worst during this whole process, thinking that her clan would face total destruction and that she herself would be punished. Who would have thought that Li Qiye would forgive them?

　　“Your Majesty, I will spend the rest of my life to repay your kindness.” She cried emotionally.

　　“Hmm, yes. Stand up, just do your best now.” Li Qiye nodded.

　　She hurriedly got up to prepare to wash his face and various other tasks, completely acting as a maid.

　　After Li Qiye finished was.h.i.+ng, Southpeak Woodcutter came for an audience.

　　“You’re right on time after hiding for the last several days.” Li Qiye smiled while glancing at him.

　　“Ah…” The woodcutter forced a smile and smoked his pipe: “Your Majesty’s invincible aura suppressed the nine heavens. My cultivation is nothing so all I could do was hide in fear. There was no way I could come out to see you.”

　　“Alright, enough flattery, state your intent.” Li Qiye didn’t mind.

　　The woodcutter rubbed his palms and said: “Your Majesty, you are the first to leave the heavenly prison alive, an unprecedented feat in this world. My knowledge is shallow so I would like to hear your experience inside if possible.”

　　“Just get straight to the point instead of darting around the issue.” Li Qiye said flatly: “You just want to hear more about immortality.”

　　“You are so wise, Your Majesty, I would like to broaden my horizons and fix my inaccurate beliefs by listening to your guidance.” The old man coughed.

　　“Enough flowery talks.” Li Qiye shook his head: “Very well, since you acted with propriety, I shall reward you. I’m sure you have been researching the prison for a lifetime just like Lucidity King.”

　　“Please don’t laugh at my futile attempt to live longer.” The old man smiled wryly.

　　He spent his days absorbing the murderous energy of the prison and cultivating the grand dao, wanting to learn more about immortality and the mysteries of the prison.

　　Of course, someone strong like him had the rights to learn about immortality. Everyone searched for it, from True Emperors to progenitors. Everlasting life was too tempting.

　　“I’ll make an exception and let you have a look.” Li Qiye took out the black soil.

　　“This is…” The old man became startled and accepted the soil with both hands in a respectful manner for careful observation.

　　“This is the immortality item you have been searching for.” Li Qiye smiled.

　　The old man was meticulous and treated this soil as the most precious and peerless thing in the world.

　　“This divinity… how can such divinity exist in this world?” He murmured.

　　“You tell me.” Li Qiye replied.