The heavens began with the Divine Condor becoming the disciple of the Old Urchin.

Chapter 81: Iron Palm Skill

Gongsun Lü'e never imagined that her mother's current state was entirely caused by her father.

She felt immense pain as she listened to her mother's deep-seated hatred for her father.

She vaguely remembered that when she was six years old, her father told her that her mother had died.

But now, her mother is recounting her father's many crimes in front of her...

Having just experienced her father's death and her mother's reunion, hearing these things now overwhelmed her emotions, and tears streamed down her face.

Seeing this, Qian Jin reached out and pulled Gongsun Lü'e into his arms, allowing her to cry freely on his body.

Seeing her daughter in such a state, Qiu Qianchi's endless hatred for Gongsun Zhi over the years finally transformed into love for Gongsun Lü'e.

Gongsun Zhi is dead, and whatever hatred may have existed has vanished.

Looking at Gongsun Lü'e, who was weeping in Qian Jin's arms, she finally sighed and said:

"E'er, it's your mother who has wronged you."

If I had been able to back down back then, you wouldn't have had to suffer so much all these years.

Upon hearing Qiu Qianchi's words, Gongsun Lü'e raised her head and softly called out, "Mother."

She felt that although her life had been bitter, she would be content if she could have her mother by her side in the future.

Qiu Qianchi looked at Gongsun Lü'e with doting eyes, as if she wanted to etch her image into her mind, and then continued:

"E'er, before I die, I can die in peace knowing that you have such a wonderful husband by your side."

Gongsun Lü'e was greatly surprised upon hearing this and said:

"Mother, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Qianchi did not answer Gongsun Lüe's question.

After all, her meridians in her hands and feet were severed. Although she had killed Gongsun Zhi with the jujube pit nail, she herself had also suffered a fatal injury. She just died a little later than Gongsun Zhi.

She turned her head and said to Qian Jin:

"Young hero, I am nearing the end of my life. Before I die, I would like to ask you for one thing, and I hope you will grant my request."

Upon hearing this, Qian Jin said:

"Please speak freely, senior."

Qiu Qianchi said upon hearing this:

"Young hero, my real name is Qiu Qianchi, and I am known in the martial arts world as Iron Palm Lotus. My second brother is Qiu Qianren, the leader of the Iron Palm Clan."

I hope that after my death, young hero, you can take E'er to the Iron Palm Clan to find her second uncle, so that he can take care of her for me.

Qian Jin thought for a moment after hearing this, and said:

"Senior, I don't want to lie to you either. In the past ten years or so, there have been many changes in the martial arts world."

The Iron Palm Clan no longer exists; even its leader, Elder Qiu, passed away several years ago.

"Second brother is dead too?"

Qiu Qianchi sighed again and said:

"How could this happen? Second Brother's Iron Palm Kung Fu is invincible. How could he have ended up like this?"

"Young hero, you just said that the Iron Palm Clan no longer exists. Doesn't that mean they didn't even leave behind the Iron Palm tradition?"

Qian Jin nodded upon hearing this and said:

"As far as I know, Elder Qiu later became a monk and apparently did not have many disciples."

"..."

Qiu Qianchi was silent for a moment, then turned to Gongsun Lü'e and said:

"E'er, your uncle's Iron Palm Kung Fu is an unparalleled martial art, and it cannot be lost forever."

Today I will impart this unique skill to you in its entirety. You must practice diligently in the future, and you must carry forward the Iron Palm Skill, restoring the prestige of my Iron Palm Clan.

Seeing Gongsun Lü'e nod, Qiu Qianchi turned to Qian Jin and said:

"Young hero, my time is running out, so please listen to it too!"

If there's anything you don't understand, E'er, you can write it down for her.

After Qiu Qianchi finished speaking, she immediately began to explain the Iron Palm Technique to the two of them.

This Iron Palm Skill is a top-tier martial art. Although it is not as powerful as the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, its palm technique is exquisite and ingenious, surpassing even the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.

The Iron Palm Technique consists of thirteen moves, which Gongsun Lü'e, with her current martial arts prowess, could not comprehend after hearing it only once.

It can only be remembered by force.

Qiu Qianchi also knew that it was indeed a bit difficult for her to teach Gongsun Lüe this Iron Palm skill in such a short time.

But after avenging her great grudge, passing on the Iron Palm Clan's unique skills became her only wish.

So after explaining it once, he immediately started explaining it a second and a third time.

Gongsun Lü'e's martial arts talent was already limited, and coupled with the fact that she had just experienced the biggest change in her life, she was in a state of great emotional turmoil.

So even though she studied hard, after three attempts, she still couldn't memorize the Iron Palm Technique accurately.

Seeing that Qiu Qianchi's voice was growing weaker and weaker, Qian Jin then said:

"Senior, I am not very talented, but I have memorized all the secrets of this Iron Palm Technique. In the future, I can help you pass it on to Miss Gongsun."

Qiu Qianchi was delighted upon hearing this and said:

"Young hero, have you truly memorized the entire Iron Palm Technique? Then tell me about it quickly."

Upon hearing this, Qian Jin immediately recited the Iron Palm Technique from beginning to end once more.

Qiu Qianchi listened attentively, and upon discovering that Qian Jin had recited the Iron Palm Technique word for word, she burst into laughter and exclaimed:

"Hahaha, now that the Iron Palm Technique can be passed down, I can finally die without regrets."

"Young hero, I entrust E'er to you from now on. Please take care of her for the rest of her life and never let her suffer again."

Qiu Qianchi had already suffered a fatal injury, and the only reason she had been able to hold on until now was because of her unwavering determination.

Now that his wish has been fulfilled, he can rest in peace.

Upon seeing this, Gongsun Lü'e could not help but lie on Qiu Qianchi's body and start crying again.

Qian Jin sat down next to Gongsun Lü'e, patted her shoulder, and gently comforted her.

After an unknown amount of time, Gongsun Lü'e finally stood up and said to Qian Jin:

"Brother Qian, let's bury them!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Jin nodded, and then together with Gongsun Lü'e, buried Gongsun Zhi and Qiu Qianchi.

Watching Gongsun Lü'e kowtow before the two graves, Qian Jin thought to himself that these two had been mortal enemies in life, but to be buried together in death was a good ending.

Regardless of what they went through in between, the fact that they fell in love, got married, and had a child, Gongsun Lü'e, shows that they still had feelings for each other.

After Gongsun Lü'e finished paying respects to her parents, she came to Qian Jin and said:

"Brother Qian, let's go up!"

Qian Jin nodded upon hearing this, and then led Gongsun Lü'e back along the same route, returning to the pool once more.

Upon seeing the rope that had been left behind, Qian Jin immediately grabbed it with one hand, put his arm around Gongsun Lü'e with the other, and then used his lightness skill to leap up onto it.

The two returned to the alchemy room, and Qian Jin then spoke to Gongsun Lü'e:

"Miss Gongsun, now that your father is gone, you are the master of this Valley of Heartbreak. What are your plans for the future?"