Chapter 179 Yun Weize

Lin Qingran should not be killed for the time being; she should be released and allowed to develop her abilities so that we can find out what they really want to do.

Jiang Xianwan wouldn't believe that the system was completely selfless towards Lin Qingran, given how open and honest it was with her.

Moreover, she always felt that she had an inexplicable connection with Lin Qingran, or perhaps with the system.

Since that's the case, then we'll wait for the snake to come out of its hole; neither of these two can be left alive.

Jiang Xianwan wasn't worried that Di Yin and Wu Miao's search of Lin Qingran's consciousness would alert them. They dared to take something as important as the E'gong, so they would definitely do what they wanted.

These two are bold; even if they know they're being suspected, they probably won't care.

"How long can someone in the Void Ancient Realm last?"

Yun Weize watched as she pointed to the words that instructed Di Yin to release Lin Qingran from the forbidden area, and he understood immediately.

"It's alright. With me, Di Yin, and my brother here, we won't cause any trouble for the time being."

He rested his chin on his hand, his gaze unconsciously fixed on Jiang Xianwan's cheek, a relaxation he himself didn't realize, and a shimmering light that could perhaps be described as... adoration.

Lin Qingran's hostility towards Jiang Xianwan used to seem inexplicable, but now it seems that the things behind her played a significant role in this hostility and targeting.

It's easy to imagine that Yun Weize felt that Jiang Xianwan was blocking their path in some way. Suddenly, he felt that he couldn't see through Jiang Xianwan.

What is clear is that Jiang Xianwan is truly remarkable.

He felt that as long as Jiang Xianwan was around, Lin Qingran and the evil spirits behind her would not succeed in anything they did.

Perhaps, soon, she will become someone even he, the Emperor, would want to look up to.

These thoughts, without my realizing it, dispelled the sorrow in my heart, as well as the tension of worrying that Jiang Xianwan would be harmed.

His lips suddenly moved, without hesitation, "If I don't stand up for you, will you think I, as the Emperor, am useless?"

He blurted it out, but upon reflection, he realized...

Yun Weize curled his fingertips and pulled them back into his sleeve, his eyelashes drooping as if trying to avoid her.

Jiang Xianwan was pulled back to her senses, glanced slightly at the jade slip, and said in surprise, "No way."

"The sect leader is fierce, always protecting his own. And Elder Tie and the others, they've been hurling nasty insults at you. You should be more concerned about their mental state."

The mere mention of the Eternal Sect would instantly change his expression; he'd turn completely disgusted and unable to eat.

She also overheard Xu Yanzhou talking about the competition, leading a group of elders in a tirade of curses: "Bastard! Shameless bastard!"

"May you be reborn as an animal in your next life!"

Yunyun.

She had never heard so many swear words, and they were so varied and different that she wanted to applaud. It completely changed her perception of the sect leader and elders.

Jiang Xianwan waved her finger smugly, "I'm not bragging, but if my three senior brothers each spat at her, they could kill her."

"She can't bully me."

Besides, for a dignified emperor to lay a hand on a mere disciple would be beneath his dignity.

She could easily defeat anyone herself.

How could the Southern Emperor be useless?

Of course, great talents should not be used underutilized.

Yun Weize listened for a while but still didn't hear anything, and his eyes drooped listlessly.

Very well, why did he have to be so talkative?

Really.

He brushed his wide sleeve across her cheek, then slowly got up. "Ugh, I'm going back to sleep. I'll be busy tomorrow."

Jiang Xianwan grabbed his sleeve. "Wait a minute."

She pulled the silk thread from her neck and stuffed it into his hand, saying, "The reconstruction of the spirit tower requires spirit stones and spirit veins."

The foundation of the Void Ancient Realm is damaged, and its spiritual power is barely enough to support it. It relies entirely on the Spirit Tower for support. The operation of the Spirit Tower, which suppresses the death energy, inevitably requires the filling of things like spirit stones and spirit veins.

Yun Weize's return to the sect at this moment is most likely because of this matter.

The Taixu Sect appears grand and powerful, with no shortage of resources. However, it's not hard to see this from the sect leader's stingy little details.

They suffered themselves rather than let their disciples suffer.

The Tianqing Sect and the Daoming Sect were both extremely poor, and it's easy to imagine that they were working hard for the day when the Void Ancient Realm would reopen.

After the competition ended, during the celebration at the restaurant, Jiang Xingxing strung these mustard seeds into a necklace and secretly hung it around her neck, telling her mother about it.

Jiang Xianwan hadn't intended to take anything from her son, but Jiang Xingxing insisted on giving it to her, and she couldn't refuse.

She has so much stuff that she can't possibly use it all. Now that the Spirit Tower needs to be rebuilt, the dozen or so spiritual veins will surely be able to temporarily replace the function of the Calamity Bow, so that there won't be any problems in the short term.

Yun Weize had just touched the red rope with a string of spatial mustard seeds in his palm. Before he could even see it clearly, without thinking, he almost hastily hung it back around her neck, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"I have plenty."

What kind of man takes Jiang Xianwan and Jiang Xingxing's things?

"I'll go back first..."

"Do you have to be so clear about things with me?" Jiang Xianwan interrupted him, grabbing his wrist in return. "Yun Weize."

He himself gave Jiang Xingxing three spiritual veins as a gift, not to mention the rest; it was clear that he held nothing back.

Considering the equally large and impressive gifts that Fei Ling and Hua Meiren gave each other, it's likely that everyone's savings have been emptied.

How could she so comfortably enjoy herself without sharing their hardships?

What's the point of guarding these inanimate objects?

Yun Weize froze, then abruptly turned around.

He had never heard Jiang Xianwan call him by his name. Every time, she would address him as "Your Majesty" from a distance, along with the ever-present honorific.

These three words, spoken so softly beside his ear, seemed to carry an unspeakable intimacy, making his heart race and leaving him standing there, bewildered.

Seeing his unusually stunned expression, Jiang Xianwan smiled and suppressed a laugh as she hung the red string around his neck. "Alright, it's not for you. Just consider it a small contribution to the two realms."

Yun Weize stood in the candlelight, watching the mischievous glint in her eyes, his gaze gradually becoming unfocused.

He lowered his gaze to the string of spatial beads hanging from her neck, then suddenly raised his hand, pinched her cheek, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. "I'll take the spiritual vein; I won't use the others."

He felt an indescribable sense of guilt in his heart. After a pause, he said softly, "I will make it up to you and Xingxing later."

From now on, everything will be given to her, and to Xingxing.

At this moment, the moon hung thinly in the air, flowing through the window frame and leaving a stream-like imprint, slightly elongating the two figures sitting cross-legged on the futon, commenting on various treasures.

——

Perhaps fearing to cause panic, the unusual events in the Void Ancient Realm were suppressed, and only the high-ranking members of the six sects in the two realms and a few close disciples knew about them.

Each of the six sects in the north and south sent two elders to the Void Ancient Realm. The Taixu Sect sent Elder Tie and Elder Liu.

The exchange of disciples between the two realms and three domains will take place tomorrow.

Although she knew that all she could do now was wait, Jiang Xianwan still hesitated. Xu Yanzhou said it was nothing and she could go without worry, which was something that the Emperor and the Sword Master had specifically instructed her to do.

She knew this; Hua Buxiu and Yun Weize had both told her, and told her to have fun.

It's obvious without even thinking that they were considering Jiang Xingxing.

Jiang Xianwan thought about it and felt relieved.

However, the eldest and second eldest brothers were detained, while Yunxiao and Qinqin were forced to work as laborers to rebuild the damaged spirit tower.