Chapter 1851 - 1849: The Prophecy Vanishes

"A place where serious offenders are held? So you're at Motherly's Hill looking for someone, aren't you?"

Tang Shimei's expression of 'don't say anything, I know everything' wasn't something Tang Rao liked, but fortunately, her words still gave Tang Rao some hope.

"Yes, in Motherly's Hill, aside from the one I was held in before, are there any places that are strictly guarded and given special attention by the higher-ups?"

Generally speaking, the places that the higher-ups pay attention to and strictly guard are filled not only with people but also heaps and heaps of stories.

"Special attention from the higher-ups? I need to think about that carefully, give me a moment."

What does waiting mean? For a rather accurate answer, Tang Rao would wait a whole day without a single complaint.

"Take your time and think, I'll wait."

The advantage of Tang Rao giving ample time finally became evident. He just heard what Tang Shimei said, and if his ears weren't tricking him, Tang Shimei mentioned she indeed remembered two places.

No one ever told Tang Rao about the function of Motherly's Hill; it was only when Tang Shimei explained to him about the two places for imprisoning serious offenders that Tang Rao got a rough idea. In fact, the primary function of Motherly's Hill was to imprison serious offenders, those who had offended the Heavenly Dao. Since these people could interact and even offend the Heavenly Dao, their power must be formidable.

After hearing this, Tang Rao's attitude towards Tang Shimei greatly improved.

This girl he saved did not keep anything to herself and told Tang Rao everything she knew.

"So, out of the two places I mentioned, which one do you want to visit first?"

The two places were located on the north and south ends and were extremely far apart.

Who on earth came up with the idea of imprisoning people, separating them so far apart? Others besides Tang Rao would face similar challenges, wouldn't they?

"Now this really stumps me."

As to where his mother is being held, Tang Rao couldn't rely on his sixth sense to perceive nor could he guess on a whim. The only thing he could do was to thoroughly analyze and determine where she most likely might be.

"Is the person you're looking for important to you?"

Tang Shimei's question was very subtle; she actually wanted to ask who this person was to Tang Rao. People like Tang Rao from the northern island, regardless of their strength or family background, paled in comparison to the people of Motherly's Hill.

Tang Rao alone, how could he have the prowess to know someone qualified to be imprisoned in Motherly's Hill, someone who could even offend the Heavenly Dao?

"I'm looking for my mother."

Tang Rao never thought of searching for his mother as a disgraceful task and answered truthfully, speaking with a gleam in his eyes.

"Your mother? Is she from Central Island?"

Though she hadn't heard of Tang Rao before, upon hearing about his mother's connection with this place, Tang Shimei finally understood why Tang Rao was received with such respect when he came to the Tang Family.

"I don't know where my mother is from, but I know she must be here."

When talking about his unseen mother, Tang Rao always felt a kind of emotion unrelated to love.

No wonder people say that a mother and son have a deep bond. Perhaps from the moment Tang Rao arrived at Motherly's Hill, there has been this unique connection between them.

"It's nice that you can know where your mother is. I've never seen mine; my father told me she died when I was very young, so I've never felt a mother's love."

In the latter sentence, Tang Shimei didn't express that she was truly envious of those who have a mother and experience maternal love.

"Don't be silly, I only learned after growing up that I had a long-lost mom, and I don't even know where she is. I've never experienced maternal love either."

Experiencing maternal love isn't the point; the point is Tang Rao just wants to know where his mother is, whether he could later accompany her in the days to come.

"Benefactor, since I've never had the chance to feel maternal love in my lifetime, I will definitely help you find your mother. Don't worry, I'll take care of this task for you."

Tang Shimei felt that her good deeds were limited, never considering that she could exert a significant value.

Whoa, she can help her benefactor find his mother. Her benefactor saved her life, and now she helps him find someone—perhaps this means she won't owe Tang Rao anything anymore.

"Take care of it? Don't just talk empty words; taking tangible action is what matters."

The words that Tang Shimei said, Tang Rao could say too. Finding the person is the crucial part, isn't it?

"Of course, I've carefully considered it. At both the southern and northern places, I know people there. I can ask them to help."

Having acquaintances makes things much easier. Tang Rao quickly asked Tang Shimei to contact her acquaintances to inquire about the specific location, and he would head there immediately.

Tang Shimei was a bit hesitant but acted swiftly when it came to handling matters for Tang Rao.

"Benefactor, I've checked with people from both places, and there's no sign of the person you're looking for."

No sign of the person he's looking for?

Tang Rao provided all of the features he knew. Based on those features, it should be easy to find, yet the news Tang Shimei brought back was that there was no such person?

"How could it be? My mentor clearly said the person must be here. How could they not be?"

Tang Rao was incredulous and described the features once more, asking Tang Shimei to inquire again, but the response was exactly the same with no changes.

"There really isn't anyone. The Managers of both places are close to me; there's no reason for them to lie."

Tang Shimei believed those people had no motive to deceive her; there must be something incorrect about the situation, perhaps Tang Rao described incorrectly or his mentor didn't explain clearly previously?

"Why don't you ask your mentor again and see if he can provide more useful features for me to help search?"

All of Tang Shimei's connections could be mobilized to help Tang Rao find someone, a favor that even Yan Moyi hadn't benefitted from.

"Then I'll inquire further."

With Illusion City in hand, asking questions is simple.

Tang Rao sent a message to Wu Suowei in a hurry, and after a long wait, Wu Suowei finally replied with a cryptic answer, "After that day, he hasn't been able to see the previous prophecy anymore, as if someone messed with it, not wanting more people to know."

What?

Even prophecies can be tampered with? Is someone messing with Tang Rao?

"Master, I'm looking for someone at Motherly's Hill. You told me my mother was around here, how can you be unsure now?"

Tang Rao asked almost in a roar.

Motherly's Hill, a place where those who enter are as good as losing half their lives; having really arrived, Wu Suowei now tells Tang Rao he can't see anything?