Chapter 11

Why would Chu Chang'an come to this godforsaken place?

Is the vast East China Sea no longer enough for him to squander and run wild?

Suppressing her frantic heartbeat, Sheng Ningyu, under the puzzled gaze of Young Master Yuan, stubbornly grabbed Xie Qianjing's hand, her eyes welling up with tears, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

It's unclear what Young Master Yuan realized, but he was stunned for a moment, looking at Sheng Ningyu and Xie Qianjing, whose hand she was holding tightly, with a complicated expression, before nodding in sudden understanding.

"May the Chu family patriarch be well."

Young Master Yuan stepped forward, cupped his hands towards the woods, and said, "I am grateful to the Chu family for their help in dealing with the puppet obstacle. If Patriarch Chu is willing to visit Yunwang Palace, my Yuan family will certainly do our best to be a good host."

Sheng Ningyu smacked her lips secretly.

That's a brilliant remark!

Despite the humble attitude of the young master, everyone knows that this is absolutely impossible.

After all, Chu Chang'an was in charge of the Chu family and was busy with countless affairs every day. He also considered himself superior. How could he possibly condescend to go to that small place, Linghuanwu?

Sure enough, a few seconds later, a young man slowly emerged from the woods.

The young man had black hair that fell loosely down his back, without wearing a crown. He had long eyebrows that reached his temples, a high nose bridge, and a handsome appearance that seemed unreal. When he emerged from the forest in a long blue robe that trailed on the ground, he appeared almost ethereal.

In contrast, there was his expression.

Sharp and gloomy, it reminded Sheng Ningyu of the thunderclouds that hung low over the horizon, almost touching the Star Gazing Platform, every time a storm was about to break.

For some reason, Chu Chang'an did not choose to change his appearance.

She had thought that as the head of the Chu family, Chu Chang'an would choose a more mature appearance, even if it was to gain the respect of the people. However, she did not expect that he still maintained the appearance of someone in his early twenties.

Recalling the rumors circulating in the inn, Sheng Ningyu thought deeply that Chu Chang'an was indeed ill.

He was quite ill.

While she was deep in thought, the visitor spoke.

"Young Master Yuan, you're too kind."

Chu Jiye spoke in a flat tone, glancing at Chu Le, who shrank back like prey being watched, and obediently walked behind Chu Chang'an.

Chu Jiye: "I am usually very busy, so I am afraid I cannot go to Yunwang Palace. However, I have spoiled the younger generation in my family. If they have offended me in any way, I hope you will forgive me."

As an elder, even though his words were extremely weak, Young Master Yuan could not refute them and could only agree.

"Silence!"

The young master's urgent voice and the huge explosion sounded almost simultaneously. In front of the Yunwang Palace disciple who had spoken, there was already a large crater emitting black smoke.

If it weren't for Young Master Yuan's timely intervention, the person at the bottom of the pit would be that disciple of Yunwang Palace.

Sheng Ningyu also frowned deeply.

She finally recognized the talisman.

It is similar to the talisman-drawing method originally used by the Chu family to remove obstacles, but its power is completely different.

The talisman used by the Chu family is called "Soul Dissipation and Spirit Vanishing," which is said to have been passed down from ancient books in Jian Ge and has been used since ancient times to seal away evil spirits and miasma.

The one Chu Chang'an used just now, called "Flying Snow Melts," was a random modification she made back then. Compared to "Soul Dissipates," its power was like a firecracker in the mortal world.

All talk and no action.

Back then, her senior brother forbade her of this and that, confiscating all the things she brought from the mortal world. But Sheng Ningyu refused to believe it and insisted on making her own things.

Confiscating one rocket will only spur hundreds more into action!

Whether it was talent or luck, Sheng Ningyu really managed to change that unchanging talisman into the shape she wanted.

However, Sheng Ningyu couldn't remember what she had originally thought, and in the end, she gave this talisman, which resembled a wild monkey soaring into the sky, a rather literary name.

"The snow has melted?"

There is clearly no snow in Jian Ge.

Judging from her naming style, this thing should be called "Mischievous Monkey".

In the midst of their joy, they destroyed a pond, a jade crane, several trees, and a study.

It wasn't hers, nor Feng Xiaosheng's; it belonged to the eldest brother, Yan Ruchao.

As a result, Sheng Ningyu was punished by her senior brother Yan Ruchao, and even her master couldn't save her.

...

So, on the other hand...

Chu Chang'an is the head of the Chu family, so why does he carry around a rocket with him all the time?

Sheng Ningyu frowned, completely baffled.

On the other side, Young Master Yuan also frowned: "Why did Patriarch Chu attack so fiercely?"

Chu Jiye said indifferently, "I, Chu Jiye, will take care of the Chu family's nephews and nieces. No one needs to comment on them, and no one needs to apologize to them."

His tone remained calm, without the slightest ripple.

But precisely because of this, they also appear particularly arrogant.

Young Master Yuan frowned even more deeply, clearly disagreeing but unable to refute it. So he took a deep breath and said, "The path to Yunwang Palace here is different from the path to the East Sea. I will take my leave here."

Upon hearing his words, everyone from Yunwang Palace immediately followed suit.

Chu Jiye understood the implication of Young Master Yuan's words but didn't take it to heart. He turned around first, but almost at the same time his eyes caught sight of a certain figure.

Suddenly, I paused.

His heartbeat seemed to stop at that moment, then surged violently again. He wanted to go forward, but his whole body was numb, and for a moment he didn't even have the strength to turn around and check.

Just a glimpse of his back, in less than an instant, yet it seemed to come with a monstrous wave, instantly engulfing Chu Jiye until he could no longer grasp any straw for salvation.

It's her...

Is it her?

Chu Jiye suddenly turned around, and Furong's previously calm face was now filled with panic, as if she subconsciously wanted to grab something.

But when he looked again, neither his eyes nor his spiritual power could find that shadow.

It was probably just another unreal dream.

Chu Jiye's expression gradually turned cold.

"uncle."

Chu Le stepped forward hesitantly, looking extremely obedient, without a trace of her previous arrogance.

"I originally wanted to go back earlier, but there were so many sword cultivators this time, and the road wasn't safe, so... that's why I'm returning late..."

Chu Jiye didn't look at him, but only at the sword cultivator who was being supported by several people and was still unconscious. He rubbed the old ring on his left hand, and after a long while, he asked, "Where does the puppet barrier come from?"

The young boy became more and more excited as he spoke, but Chu Jiye remained unmoved, only calmly glancing at him: "Chu Le."

Chu Le felt as if she had been doused with cold water, and immediately wilted.

"After returning to the East China Sea, you will be confined for fifteen days."

"……yes."

Chu Jiye withdrew his gaze.

Although he had no children, the Chu family was prosperous, and his brothers and collateral branches also had many wives and children.

Among them, Chu Le was the junior he favored the most.

Chu Le's appearance inherited the exquisite features of the direct lineage, and his face carried the unique vigor and naivety of a young man, much like his younger self.

Chu Le, on the other hand, lived up to expectations. He was considered one of the most talented members of the Chu family in this generation when it came to swordsmanship. He was also sensible and well-behaved towards his elders and never caused trouble.

But none of this is why Chu Jiye indulges Chu Le.

Chu Jiye paused for a few seconds, then raised his foot again.

Chu Le's eyebrows and eyes bear a resemblance to... Sister Ningyu.

That's all.

Whenever Chu Jiye saw Chu Le, it was as if that dream was relived.

His brothers were all kind and generous to him, and his parents had not yet died in the flames of Jian Ge. He... he didn't need to grow up or think. He just needed to obediently follow behind them.

He did not do those wrong things, did not lose his true self due to fame and fortune, did not deliberately get close to Ning Jiaojiao, and did not let those rumors reach Ningyu's ears.

Chu Jiye had no objection.

Even though Sheng Ningyu might not be able to go out often, he still meticulously built a building for her in the East Sea.

The bright moon over the sea, we share it day and night.

This is the home he imagined for himself and Sheng Ningyu.

If that's true, he should be around the same age as Chu Le.

Chu Jiye often thought this way.

However, before he could present the Bright Moon Pavilion to Sheng Ningyu, he received her letter.

The letter contained only one sentence.

A note from the author:

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