At this moment, Jin Chenzi was still performing a ritual in the Wen family compound.

Except for Wen Chuyu, almost everyone in the Wen family was in the courtyard.

When Ji Jiuying and Fatty Zhen appeared at the door, everyone's attention was drawn to them, and Ji Jiuying took the opportunity to remove the mask from her face.

When everyone saw Ji Jiuying, a look of surprise flashed in their eyes.

"Little Jiu, Fatty Zhen!"

Wen Longting's eyes lit up, and she quickly got up and came to the two of them. "Why are you here?"

"Xiao Jiu, Prince Zhen, please come in and have a seat."

Wen Longxiu arrived at the door and smiled.

Ji Jiuying nodded and went to a pavilion in the courtyard. Wen Chao, Wen Yan, and Madam Wen quickly got up and stepped forward to greet Ji Jiuying and Prince Zhen.

"Greetings to Princess Anping and Prince Zhen."

Ji Jiuying and Prince Zhen waved their hands indifferently, "Elder Wen, Patriarch Wen, Madam Wen, you're too kind. There's no need for formalities anymore. I don't follow that custom."

“That’s right, I’ve told them several times, but they won’t listen,” Prince Zhen said helplessly.

"Your Highness is too kind. Etiquette must not be disregarded," Wen Chao said with a smile, but his gaze kept sweeping over Ji Jiuying. He really couldn't believe that after just a few months of seclusion, that little girl with mediocre strength had become a prominent figure in the Cangming Continent, and her status in the Cangyue Kingdom had soared to new heights. Even the emperor would probably have to show her respect. Her treatment was almost on par with that of the Imperial Advisor.

"Come, girl, young master, please take a seat," Madam Wen said with a smile, pointing to the chair beside her.

Ji Jiuying nodded, but her gaze fell on the sleeping baby in the cradle behind her. The baby's rosy face was not wrinkled like when he was first born. Noticing her gaze, Zhao Feiyan quickly pushed the cradle over. "Princess, this is the child you helped deliver. His name is Wen Chun."

"Wen Chun, he looks so well-behaved."

Ji Jiuying smiled.

"Xiao Jiu, my little brother is so naughty. He's soaked my clothes so many times," Wen Longting said resentfully.

“Ting’er, your little brother is so much better than you were when you were little!” Wen Chao said.

Wen Longting's face instantly darkened. "Grandpa, how many times have you told me this already..."

This caused a group of people around to laugh.

"Girl, what brings you to the Wen residence today?" Wen Yan asked.

Ji Jiuying glanced at Jin Chenzi, who was performing a ritual, and said, "I also want to know if it's true that Master Kongchen can foresee the future, so I came to bother Patriarch Wen."

"Your Highness is too kind. It is an honor for the Wen family that Your Highness can be a guest at my Wen residence."

Ji Jiuying pursed her lips. Now the Wen family was being polite to her. "Patriarch Wen, Chu Yu, A Xiu, and Xiao Ting are friends. It should be my honor to have such good friends."

Thinking of the purpose of this trip, Ji Jiuying asked again, "Patriarch Wen, why did Chu Yu suddenly want to go to the Wilderness?"

Wen Yan and the others frowned and remained silent for a while before speaking: "After returning from the academy incident, he was eager to improve his strength and tried almost every possible method. We asked him why, but he kept everything to himself and was unwilling to say more."

"After the rumors of the desolate lands began, he left a letter and departed."

Wen Yan spoke with a sense of helplessness. Zhao Feiyan sighed softly, "Chu Yu has always been like this since he was a child. No matter how we ask him, he won't say a word about things he doesn't want to talk about. Once he's made up his mind, no one can change it."

"I went to this desolate land thirty years ago. It certainly has countless opportunities, but also countless dangers. Many people are unwilling to take the risk. I remember that thirty years ago, more than a hundred people went into the desolate land, but only four of us, including myself, came out."

Wen Chao said that even though more than thirty years had passed, he still couldn't help but tremble when he recalled it. The terrifying scenes inside were still clearly imprinted in his mind and he couldn't shake them off.

Upon hearing this, Ji Jiuying frowned. In fact, she had come this time to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Wilderness. "Elder Wen, how long does it usually take for the Wilderness to open? Is the location random?"

"The opening time of this Wilderness Land is really hard to say, it could be as short as three years or as long as six years. However, there is a characteristic before the Wilderness Land opens: the moon will slowly turn red. When the moon turns completely red, that is when the Wilderness Land will appear. According to the frequency of the Wilderness Land's appearance in the past, after the seclusion, it will generally not appear again for three to five years."

Wen Chao explained, and Ji Jiuying nodded, it seemed she had just missed it when she closed her eyes.

"Little Nine, you wouldn't happen to want to go to the desolate lands too, would you?" Prince Zhen asked.

"No, I was just curious." Ji Jiuying shook her head. At first, she did think about it. This ancient battlefield had countless opportunities, which was indeed a good way to quickly improve one's cultivation. However, when she heard Wen Chao say that the closing and opening times would be three to five years, she gave up.

Given her current situation, time is of the essence; three to five years is too long, and she cannot wait that long.

Prince Zhen looked at Ji Jiuying with a puzzled expression, "Every time this desolate land opens, there are three days of red moon. Didn't you know that before, Xiao Jiu?"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

Ji Jiuying smiled dismissively, "In my previous situation, I was just glad I could have enough to eat, I didn't have the mind to pay attention to these things."

Wen Longting and Wen Longxiu glanced at Prince Zhen. This Prince Zhen really knew how to bring up the most awkward things. Wen Longting even slapped him, "Ouch~ Xiaoting, why did you hit me?"

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