Chapter 100 This bitter fruit is what I deserve. The future I have seen in the long river of time can be explained
The mountains are vast and the strange fog is surging.
At the mouth of the abyss, a woman in white stood quietly, her fairy-like face under the gauze hat was filled with a stunned expression.
She remained silent for a long time, and only after that did a hint of bitterness appear at the corner of her mouth.
Leaving the Island of No Return and setting foot on the journey to Zhongtianzhou.
She had been thinking about how to face Jiang Lan and how to explain what happened in the past.
All these things flashed through her mind like flowing water every moment, and finally turned into heart-piercing pain and regret.
In her previous life on this timeline, there were many things she had never understood, nor had she thought about understanding.
Her mind was filled with nothing but pain and hatred.
The obsessive thought of revenge became her only motivation to continue her practice.
So in this life, when she stepped into the territory of Da Xia, she began to deliberately collect and investigate Jiang Lan's actions and news over the years.
But no matter which one she heard or which piece of news she got, it made her heart more painful, and she felt more powerless and confused.
The most powerful noble in Daxia, he indulges in sensual pleasures, does all kinds of evil, is arrogant and domineering, and bullies men and women... No matter who hears his name, they are filled with disgust and avoid him like the plague.
Even more people cursed loudly without restraint, saying that he was a useless second-generation rich man who only relied on the power of the prime minister.
If there were no Xiangguo Mansion, he would have died countless times.
Whenever she heard these curses and disgust, her heart was ached.
Even though she had reached the top of the world in her previous life and looked down upon all living beings, the deep feeling of powerlessness and regret still made her dizzy and she almost lost her balance.
When he was young, he was the object of admiration for many young girls. He was humble, polite and gentle as jade.
Even if he just smiled politely, it would make the girls who secretly watched him blush and their hearts beat fast, and they would toss and turn and have trouble falling asleep.
All the maids in the Xiangguo Mansion affectionately called him Master Lan. He was polite to everyone and never punished anyone.
Sometimes, when faced with the secret teasing of some bold maids, she would become shy and fearful that her parents would punish those maids, so she would secretly cover up for them.
And when facing me, he is even more obedient and well-behaved...
If nothing unexpected happens, he will be the husband that all women in the world dream of, handsome as jade, gentle and humble, with a distinguished family background, great talent and profound cultivation.
I will marry him as promised and live a life of harmony and blessing.
But... there are no ifs in this world.
Even if she found the cicada that could travel through the long river of time, she still could not go back to the past and change that time.
Why didn't she think about it carefully in her previous life, why did he become a useless person? At that time, he was still a brilliant and dazzling genius, so why did he degenerate and fall to the point where everyone hated and shunned him.
No, she had actually thought about it in her previous life, but her cowardice of not daring to face the truth made her choose to turn a blind eye.
All the backlash and pain are what she deserves.
"If you were reborn from the future like me, you would come to seek revenge on me, right..."
"I deserve this bitter fruit."
"No matter what, I am willing to accept it. I don't expect you to forgive me, but you shouldn't fall into the world of mortals like this, and you shouldn't abandon yourself because of me..."
The woman in white whispered softly, turned into a stream of light, and disappeared into the vast mountains.
Although she guessed that Jiang Lan might have been reborn from the future like her, she still needed some things to verify and confirm it.
There are many profound truths in the world. Sometimes, the so-called rebirth may just be a glimpse of a fragment of the future by chance.
Like her, she chose to travel through the long river of time and return to the past.
If one does not have the courage to bear the great cause and effect, the moment one sets foot in the long river of time, one will be crushed into dust by the boundless power.
In his previous life, Jiang Lan did not have her level of cultivation strength, nor did he have any rare items or heaven-defying opportunities, so how could he be reborn into the past? So she guessed that Jiang Lan must have accidentally glimpsed a fragment of the future for some unknown reason.
She came back to this period from the future, and in a sense, she has disrupted the original timeline.
So when she walked into the long river of time, it was destined that the original timeline had disappeared and changed.
The flapping of a butterfly's wings is enough to cause a huge uproar, and in her previous life, she was a near-immortal in the true sense of the word.
Since the moment she returned to the past, the world has changed dramatically.
The force of correction of the original world line will make the trajectory correct and move back to the established trajectory.
Therefore, she could fully understand that the fate of many people underwent unexpected changes.
…
Half a month later, in the capital of Daxia.
Jingyang City.
A pleasure boat shrouded in mist came speeding down from the sky, followed by a large group of knights who also quickly descended.
Many monks and creatures who saw this scene couldn't help but curse inwardly, realizing that the scourge of the Prime Minister's Mansion had returned.
Inside the Xiangguo Mansion, a thin mist was floating, and the rosy glow was rising on the upper floor of the lakeside building.
The jade table in front of him was filled with many delicacies, the aroma was tempting and made him salivate.
Prime Minister Jiang Lintian and his wife Li Qingshu had already been waiting here.
Maids stood in rows on both sides, with their heads bowed and submissive expressions. Even if they were only responsible for serving wine and food, they had impressive skills.
"Madam, don't worry. Lan'er should be here soon." Prime Minister Jiang Lintian said with a smile.
"I haven't seen Lan'er for many days, so I naturally miss her very much. I put aside all the things about the Li family and rushed back just to see Lan'er. You want me to not be anxious?"
Upon hearing this, Li Qingshu glared at him.
She had a beautiful face and was wearing a loose robe without many accessories. She did not show any signs of aging.
But if you look closely, you'll find that her face is very blurry and ordinary. If you look even more closely, you can't even remember what she looks like.
As the former saint of Taiyi Sect, her current cultivation level has already reached an unfathomable level.
It is almost impossible for ordinary people to get a glimpse of its true appearance.
Jiang Lintian smiled. He knew that his wife said this mainly because she learned from the message that Jiang Lan’s knot had been untied, so she made a special trip back to the clan.
Although she seemed calm at the moment, he could still sense some of her nervousness.
After all, Jiang Lan's knot in her heart could be said to be caused by her alone, and she has often been trapped in self-blame, regret and pain over the years.
Knowing that Jiang Lan's knot had been untied, she was naturally more excited and happy than anyone else, but of course she was also worried... It was just that the rumor was wrong, so she still had to see it with her own eyes.
"Sir, the master and the mistress have prepared a banquet and are waiting for you at Biyunxuan."
Jiang Lan, who had just returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion, rushed to the inner palace under the leadership of the housekeeper.
The butler was an old man with silver hair, but he looked energetic. When he smiled, he looked very kind, with his eyes completely narrowed.
But only those who know him well know that he is actually a powerful being with the cultivation level of the sixth realm, who is qualified to be the governor of a county in the outside world.
"Father, mother and the others must have been waiting for a long time." Jiang Lan nodded slightly.
Following behind him was Su Qinghan, who had carefully combed her hair, dressed up, and even put on a little makeup. Her delicate hands were secretly pinching her sleeves.
She became nervous from the moment she stepped into the Prime Minister's Mansion.
The luxurious and magnificent scene she saw was so overwhelming that she was shocked and astonished. However, in order to maintain as much courtesy as possible and not embarrass Jiang Lan, she lowered her eyes and followed without looking at him any further.
Compared with the magnificent Prime Minister's Mansion with its endless palaces and buildings, the Su family in Yuyi City is really no different from an ordinary blue brick and tile house.
It does not even qualify for comparison, as every jade brick, glazed tile, and golden-threaded ancient wooden beams with carved and painted rafters all demonstrate its profound heritage.
Not to mention that after entering the Prime Minister's Mansion, several powerful auras swept over her in secret.
The corridors and aisles along the pavilions were engraved with array patterns and restrictions, emitting an extraordinary aura of fluctuations.
Su Qinghan boasted that he had seen a lot of the world, but today he was still shocked by the grandeur of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
And from today on, after she met Jiang Lan's parents, she became a part of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
All kinds of complicated emotions flashed through her mind, making her feel dazed.
However, compared to this scene, she was nervous about the prospect of personally meeting the Prime Minister and his wife.
Because she was not sure whether the forbidden aura left on her by her master, True Man Yuqing, would be detected.
She didn't dare to think about what the consequences would be if she was discovered.
Although Jiang Lan had been comforting her along the way, telling her not to worry too much and to just be calm and act as usual.
But... this is the Prime Minister, the most powerful person in the entire Daxia, and even in the entire Zhongtianzhou.
She was just the daughter of the Su family in Yuyi City, an insignificant little person...how could she be treated normally?
According to rumors, the other party's strength has already reached the level of a ghost. Is it really true that he can't detect the abnormality in her?
At this moment, he seemed to feel Su Qinghan's nervousness.
Jiang Lan, who was walking in front, paused slightly, reached out and held her little hand, which was a little cold and sweaty.
"It's not like you to be so nervous," Jiang Lan said.
"Sir, I..."
Su Qinghan pursed her lips, feeling the warmth coming from his hands, and tried to stay calm, but her voice still trembled slightly.
"Don't worry, father and mother are both very good people. Just stay calm. Don't forget, I'm here with you." Jiang Lan said as softly as possible.
He naturally knew what Su Qinghan was nervous about.
If she had not met Master Yuqing, no matter how nervous she was, her hands would not be so cold now.
But now that she knew the hostile relationship between True Man Yuqing and the Prime Minister's Mansion, how could she possibly respond with a normal attitude?
If his parents knew that she had contacted Yuqing Zhenren and kept it a secret from him, what would they think of her? Would they think that she was a pawn planted by Yuqing Zhenren? Jiang Lan knew everything. When he was in Yuyi City, he guessed that Yuqing Zhenren had contacted Su Qinghan.
However, he did not mention a word about it afterwards, and acted as if even though he knew that Su Qinghan was hiding something from him, he did not ask and seemed to trust her very much.
And he did this in anticipation of this day.
Although Su Qinghan accepted her current identity and recognized herself, she was still some distance away from what Jiang Lan wanted.
Su Qinghan has not yet reached the point where he is completely devoted to him, obeys his every word, or even betrays Master Yuqing.
"Young Master..."
Seeing Jiang Lan's actions, Su Qinghan was moved, but now he really had no words to express his pain.
During this period of time, Jiang Lan was indeed very good to her, and after she opened up her heart, he took great care of her.
Even though he knew that she was hiding something from him, he did not question or force her, but chose to trust her as always.
"I know what you want to say..."
"You should have already met Yuqing Zhenren and know her identity. Don't worry, I will help you cover up for your parents."
"It doesn't matter even if they find out." Jiang Lan smiled at her and comforted her.
"I'm sorry, sir. I have been hiding this from you..."
There seemed to be some mist in Su Qinghan's clear eyes, and her slightly cold little hands held him tightly, as if she didn't want to let go for the rest of her life.
"It's okay, I can understand."
"I believe you, too."
Jiang Lan replied, feeling the good fortune surging in the Niwan Palace again, he understood that everything he had done during this period of time was worth it.
If you want to capture Su Qinghan's heart, it is definitely not enough to just spend some time with her. He will definitely not be nice to her, care for her, and believe in her for no reason.
Like now, when she feels helpless and scared, if I give her the greatest touch, the scale in her heart will always tilt towards me.
True Man Yuqing wanted to place her by his side, and he didn't need to do anything. Su Qinghan would naturally help him deal with her master...
"My son, I have met my father and mother."
In the courtyard, Jiang Lan led Su Qinghan forward to pay their respects.
Li Mengning, who had not shown up before, also came out at this moment and saluted the two of them.
Because of Chu Chan's status, Jiang Lan did not let her come with him. Instead, he asked her to follow Ling Zhuyun back to Yao Chi Sect.
If she follows him, it will restrict Chu Chan's development.
"Lan'er, you don't have to be so polite."
Jiang Lintian and Li Qingshu both had smiles on their faces. In fact, when they saw Jiang Lan approaching from afar just now, they had already noticed the changes in him.
Not to mention anything else, just his spirit and demeanor have undergone tremendous changes compared to the previous time when he was living in decadence.
He walked with a calm and confident posture, truly exuding the bearing of a noble and superior man.
There was a sense of Taoism and harmony with nature in his every move, and the spiritual energy between heaven and earth rushed towards him like young swallows returning to their nests.
At this moment, both of them seemed to be in a trance. Jiang Lan looked like this many years ago, confident, calm, gentle and unhurried.
"I'm back..."
"It's Lan'er who's back..."
Both of them were feeling uncontrollable excitement and joy.
As a mother, Li Qingshu's eyes were a little moist, but she quickly evaporated them with her magic power so that no one could notice.
As for Su Qinghan, who was following Jiang Lan and looked a little nervous, they subconsciously ignored him and did not pay any attention to him.
If it weren't for their master, True Man Yuqing, they wouldn't even look at this ordinary little girl.
Just thinking that a little girl from an ordinary family could actually climb up the social ladder and become Jiang Lan's concubine.
As a mother, Li Qingshu felt uncomfortable and tried not to look at her to avoid getting upset.
How could such a little girl be worthy of this? "These are the dishes that you, Lan'er, have always loved to eat. Mother knew that you were coming back, so she specially asked the chef to prepare them for you early. Eat them while they are hot, or they will get cold in a while."
"You've lost a lot of weight..."
After Jiang Lan sat down, Li Qingshu picked up some food for him, her words full of doting.
"The mother eats too, the child does it on his own."
Jiang Lan smiled. Apart from anything else, the love his parents had for him, no, it should be said that they doted on him. That was already ingrained in his bones.
Anyone can feel the strong feeling of being doted on.
Jiang Lintian looked at this scene and shook his head with a smile. He hadn't seen such a smile on his wife's face for a long time.
"Lan'er used to love to eat the Jade Water Golden Dragon Crabs. These are more than 500 years old. I specially asked the Merchant Alliance to keep them for me..."
"How do you like it?"
Jiang Lintian smiled, lifted his sleeves with one hand, and picked up some dishes for Jiang Lan with the other.
"The Jade Water Golden Dragon Crab that my father selected must be extremely sweet and fresh."
"Qinghan, don't stand. Sit down. Father, mother, this is the Qinghan I told you about in the jade talisman..."
Jiang Lan also asked Su Qinghan to sit down.
However, both Li Qingshu and Jiang Lintian just nodded casually and did not pay much attention to Su Qinghan.
With their identities, they were able to investigate everything about Su Qinghan's ancestors for many generations.
Su Qinghan had already anticipated this kind of casual and contemptuous attitude.
Instead, he felt much more relaxed and sat down quietly beside Jiang Lan, but he was still a little reserved.
Li Mengning, on the other hand, had long been accustomed to this kind of scene. She picked up the jade chopsticks and silently tasted the various dishes in front of her.
"Eat..." Li Mengning kindly reminded her when she saw that she didn't move her chopsticks.
Su Qinghan's heart froze for a moment, then he followed her example and ate his meal in silence.
I have to say, he is worthy of being the special chef hired by the Prime Minister's Mansion, and every dish tastes excellent.
Even though she had been a bit picky in the Su Mansion before, she couldn't find any faults.
Not to mention that these ingredients are all taken from various rare and exotic birds and beasts. Outside, just a piece of meat would probably be sold at a sky-high price.
Su Qinghan finally realized what it meant to be a palace of white jade and a horse of gold. Compared with these, what was the medicinal food she had eaten before? Of course, compared with such exclamations, she was more amazed and envious.
Whether it is the Prime Minister Jiang Lintian in front of him, or his wife Li Qingshu, they are both well-known ruthless people in the territory of Daxia.
But how could they be considered ruthless now? Especially when one thinks that the middle-aged man is the prime minister of the dynasty, with great power in the court and the country, and that a stamp of his foot can cause an earthquake in the Great Xia Dynasty, and a single word can make countless heads roll.
He was even called the Wolf-face by many of his colleagues, and was known for his ruthless, cold-blooded cruelty.
If the ministers saw his gentle and smiling face at this moment, would they feel surprised and unbelievable?
With Su Qinghan, an outsider, present, Jiang Lintian and Li Qingshu did not ask Jiang Lan many questions, but only asked about his experiences outside during this period.
Jiang Lan also answered honestly and told Chu Chan how he obtained the inheritance of Master Zixia with the help of Chu Chan.
Anyway, they must have known what happened long ago, he just omitted a lot of relevant information.
As for the three scriptures he obtained, he thought about it and did not hide them. He copied them into jade slips with his divine mind and handed them to the two people.
With their current level of cultivation, they naturally cannot use it, but if they use it to verify it, perhaps there will be unexpected gains.
The origin of the wordless heavenly book is even more mysterious. The two of them have come this far, so they are certainly not dull-witted. They must have comprehended something.
Although Jiang Lan is selfish and puts personal interests first, the stronger his parents are, the better it is for him.
This was not the first time he had shared the wordless book.
When I was in Anyang City before, I burned a copy of it and gave it to Li Mengning.
He never hesitates to give benefits to those who are trustworthy and can be used by him. Moreover, in his opinion, what can be comprehended from the wordless heavenly book is also a matter of personal fate.
"Lan'er, you did get a lot of opportunities and benefits this time, but for things like inheritance and good fortune, you should try not to show them to others."
Li Qingshu and Jiang Lintian's original intention was just to inquire about Jiang Lan's situation and find some topics for conversation.
But he didn't expect that he would let them see the opportunities and fortunes he got from it.
The two of them have come this far, and naturally they have had many opportunities and fortunes, but they don't care about this.
"Parents are not outsiders. Children know what's going on," said Jiang Lan.
"You kid..."
Li Qingshu smiled helplessly and did not bother to check the inheritance and fortune in the jade slip. She thought it was Jiang Lan's intention and accepted it.
Jiang Lintian did send out a wisp of his spiritual consciousness, and then was slightly startled, and the expression on his face changed slightly.
"What's wrong with my husband?" Li Qingshu noticed the change in his expression and asked.
Jiang Lintian glanced at Jiang Lan, then waved his hand, and the maids around him immediately retreated.
Seeing this, Su Qinghan tactfully stood up and left. He understood what might be involved, which made the Prime Minister's expression suddenly become cautious.
"Madam, there is a page of a wordless book in it."
After everyone had left, Jiang Lintian casually raised his hand and set up a barrier to prevent anyone from investigating and noticing.
"The wordless book?"
Li Qingshu was stunned for a moment, then realized what he said, frowned, and probed into the jade slip with her mind.
“I didn’t expect that…”
"Lan'er unexpectedly got a page of the wordless heavenly book by accident." Jiang Lintian shook his head slightly and said with a smile.
After investigating it clearly, Li Qingshu breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "It is indeed the Wordless Book of Heaven."
“It was a pleasant surprise.”
Jiang Lan did not expect that the two would react so strongly, but why was there no record of the Wordless Book in the original plot?
Seeing that he seemed a little confused, the two began to explain to him, "The Wordless Heavenly Book has nine pages in total. It is said to have been lost from the Immortal Realm."
"Every page of the wordless heavenly book records an innate immortal pattern. The power of the innate immortal pattern is vast. Even if ordinary cultivators obtain it, they cannot comprehend it. Only by condensing the foundation of immortalization can they gradually comprehend and control it..."
"Your father and I once found a page in Kunlun Immortal Ruins, and your grandfather also found a page. Now, with the page you found, there are a total of three pages."
"If you can obtain the complete Heavenly Book, you will be able to inherit a complete immortal art in the true sense, which is the true foundation for longevity and immortal law."
"There are no traces of immortals in the land of Jiuzhou now. A big reason is that there is no complete inheritance of immortal arts. Even if one's cultivation reaches a certain level, it is difficult to communicate with heaven and earth and reflect the immortal gate..."
Jiang Lan was slightly startled when he heard this.
Unfortunately, he never paid attention to the later plot because of the flooding of Jinshan Mountain, otherwise he could have verified the truth of these rumors.
However, his mother's words made him understand.
Why after the ancient vine leaves absorbed the wordless heavenly book, they did not bring much change to him.
It turned out that his cultivation was not enough to condense the foundation for the transformation, which is a level that only those in the transformation stage can achieve.
"I will bring you the other two pages of the Wordless Heavenly Book later. Since Lan'er has such good fortune, it means that the Wordless Heavenly Book is destined to be with you."
"Perhaps you can gain some insights from it." Li Qingshu said again.
Jiang Lan nodded.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, he also talked about his own affairs.
After all, if you keep hiding things, there will always be problems, and the best way is to tell everything, both true and false.
"Father, mother, you may still be a little confused as to why I would take the initiative to plan for the inheritance of True Lord Zixia and go to get the Immortal Fetus Fortune Dew..."
"Do you think there is a long river of time in this world?"
Jiang Lan's expression became serious, and he looked at the two of them, speaking almost word by word.
Jiang Lintian and Li Qingshu also looked cautious at this time.
With their current strength and status, they naturally know that there is a long river of time in this world.
But it is impossible for ordinary people to see it, let alone touch it.
I'm afraid only a true immortal would be qualified to come into contact with the long river of time.
"I had a dream before. In the dream, there was a river that ran through the entire space and time. It was quiet and still, but it was shimmering with light. Suddenly, a wave rose up, hit me, and then exploded into countless pieces..."
"From one of the fragments, I saw myself, the past, and the future..."
Jiang Lan said in a calm voice.
Although the tone of his voice when he said this was calm and even without any ups and downs, it caused waves of shock to surge in the hearts of Jiang Lintian and Li Qingshu.
The two looked at each other and guessed that river. Perhaps it was the river of time that Jiang Lan had just mentioned.
At this moment, Jiang Lan's breath and soul fluctuations were all stable, even his breath of life and the speed of blood flowing in his blood vessels did not change, indicating that he was not lying.
He really saw such a river.
"Lan'er, what else did you see..."
Li Qingshu's voice trembled slightly, as if she thought of something. When Jiang Lan said that he saw the past, her heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Jiang Lintian was silent, then reached out and held her hand.
Jiang Lan suddenly smiled, looked at her and said, "Mother, I understand your painstaking efforts. I have never resented you..."
Although he said this, it was in the original body's memory and the plot he knew.
Even if the original body knew the truth of what happened, he never felt any resentment towards his mother, and was even willing to bear all the sins.
"You...you know everything..." Li Qingshu was stunned, a bitter smile of self-blame appearing on the corner of her mouth.
In order to prevent Jiang Lan from knowing everything, she deliberately sealed that part of his memory. Unfortunately, by accident, he still knew what happened.
"I saw everything that happened back then, and I understand your painstaking efforts, so you don't have to blame yourself..."
Jiang Lan said, "The past is no longer important. In the fragments of future time, I saw that the Xiangguo Mansion was destroyed, and the Taiyi Sect where my grandfather worked was also turned into ruins. I was also killed by a man named Lin Fan..."
Li Qingshu and Jiang Lintian were both stunned.
If Jiang Lan hadn't said this himself, they would have found it hard to believe.
The Xiangguo Mansion and Taiyi Sect were both destroyed and disappeared in the future?
Then naturally they would not have any good ending.
"Is Lin Fan the son-in-law and husband of Su Qinghan?"
Jiang Lintian had someone investigate Su Qinghan, so he had some impression of his husband Lin Fan, who was regarded as an assassin.
Most people might really think that Lin Fan is a remnant of the Blood Immortal Cult, but in the eyes of a person like him, with the truth of many investigations laid out before him, it is naturally impossible for him to regard him as a remnant of the Blood Immortal Cult.
On the contrary, it seemed as if Jiang Lan had deliberately set up this trap in order to kill Lin Fan.
"So this is why you want to kill Lin Fan, Lan'er?"
"He is just a son-in-law of the Su family in a small Yuyi city. Does he really have such great abilities?" Jiang Lintian asked.
The strength that Lin Fan showed was at most at the fourth or fifth realm.
Although there are many special means to defeat the strong with the weak.
But if the Prime Minister's Mansion is determined to kill him, even if he escapes to the ends of the earth, he can be torn into pieces and his body and soul will be destroyed.
"I don't know why, but those pictures are not complete, but Lin Fan himself is indeed extraordinary. He has wisdom from his previous life and great luck..."
"Father, mother, you will definitely know the answer when you see this." Jiang Lan said.
He casually raised his hand, and with a clang, an ancient long sword with some mottled marks fell to the ground.
"This is Lin Fan's companion sword. I kept it after he died..."
Seeing this, the two men made a move and the long sword fell into their hands.
Although its spirituality has dissipated, its terrifying edge can still be felt.
The forging materials alone are not simple, and one cannot tell how old they are just by looking at them.
Jiang Lintian tried to pinch it, but the sword didn't move at all, not even the slightest tremor.
If you know his strength, even the most powerful weapon can be broken in an instant with just a pinch of his hand.
But such an ordinary-looking, featureless sword remained intact.
A son-in-law of the Su family in Yuyi City, who is recognized by the sword companion, must be no simple character.
"I didn't give Lin Fan a chance to grow. Since he wants to destroy my Xiangguo Mansion in the future, I will find a way to get rid of him first."
"At that time, I was in a hurry and had no chance to explain the matter to you, my parents. I was also afraid that Lin Fan would be alert and notice something was wrong and take the opportunity to escape, leaving a big disaster behind. So I took the opportunity to set up a trap..." Jiang Lan continued to explain.
He had already thought of all these on his way back to the Prime Minister's Mansion. His parents were not ordinary people, but the most powerful people standing at the top of this world.
Ordinary excuses would only arouse their suspicion, which would be counterproductive.
So what he said, half true and half false, could not only dispel some of their concerns and doubts, but also explain his own motives.
After all, the series of things he did were contrary to his original personality and habits. Unless his parents were really fools, how could they not be suspicious? How could he untie the knot in his heart?
How could he untie the knot in his heart for no reason? His original body had experienced many assassinations and dangers, but because of the incident in Yuyi City, he suddenly had an epiphany and figured it out?
Even if his parents didn't notice the abnormality of his possession, they would still suspect that it was a method unknown to them...
Jiang Lan undoubtedly believes that the expression "the long river of time" is the most appropriate and easiest to explain and understand.
If his mother had not left a seal in his original sea of consciousness, Jiang Lan could still say that it was because that part of the seal was accidentally broken, and he understood the cause of the incident, so he decided to learn from his mistakes, repent, and start a new life...
But it was obvious that his mother knew very well whether that part of the seal had been broken.
Speaking of which, the biggest reason is that both parents are not ordinary people.
Their vision and strength meant that they knew more secrets than ordinary people. It was basically impossible to fool them...
"The matter of the River of Time involves a lot of complicated matters. Lan'er, remember not to mention it to anyone again."
Li Qingshu and Jiang Lintian quickly came back to their senses from the complex and shaken emotions they had just experienced.
After all, if you tell others about the long river of time, no one will believe it, and it will cause a lot of trouble.
As for the causes and reasons mentioned by Jiang Lan, they did not doubt them, because this was also the point that the two of them had been confused about.
If Jiang Lan was possessed by someone, the many restrictions they left behind would definitely have a reaction.
But judging from the results, he did not have this problem.
However, this kind of accidental glimpse of the future was something they had never expected.
Jiang Lan's explanation, coupled with the mysterious sword's extraordinary origins, convinced them all of his statement.
This in itself is a great fortune and opportunity. Lan'er's fate was not meant to be like this. Fortunately, God has taken pity on him and resolved this knot in his heart."
Many of the doubts in their minds were dispelled, and they felt extremely comfortable and excited.
"I know what's going on. I'm only saying this because I'm afraid you'll worry." Jiang Lan said.
After this explanation, everything he does later will be simpler and easier.
And his parents will definitely give him the greatest help.
This is also Jiang Lan’s biggest goal.
…
At the same time, Jingyang City.
Zhenbei Palace.
In a magnificently built villa.
A young man was flipping through a mountain of books, looking for something.
He has delicate eyebrows, regular features and a very upright figure.
He was wearing a light grey brocade robe and a round, vermilion ancient jade tied around his waist, giving off an extraordinary and handsome look.
And around him, there seemed to be a faint layer of glow.
There were fluctuations of spiritual energy in the air between his breaths, and it was obvious that he had made great progress in his cultivation. Even when his eyes opened and closed, there seemed to be flashes of brilliant light.
"In ancient times, phoenixes lived on phoenix trees. Jianjia has the blood of the phoenix in her body. If she can find a piece of phoenix wood, it will be of great benefit to her current practice."
"Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find the real ancient Wutong tree in this world. If you still can't find it, I'm afraid you can only go to Tianji Pavilion and spend a lot of money to ask..."
The young man was flipping through the many books and scriptures in front of him while muttering to himself.
His name is Xiao Teng, and he is the third son of Xiao He, the King of Zhenbei of Daxia.
In the entire Great Xia capital of Jingyang City, he is also a well-known young prodigy with extraordinary strength and talent, and he is hard to find an rival among his peers.
And just as he was flipping through the books in front of him, trying to find records related to Wutong.
There was suddenly a loud noise outside the courtyard.
A young girl dressed like a maid came hurriedly, shouting breathlessly, "Third Young Master, something bad has happened, something terrible has happened..."
Xiao Teng frowned slightly and asked, "Cai'er, why are you so flustered..."
"Third Master, something happened to the Xie family."
"Something happened to the Xie family?"
Xiao Teng was stunned for a moment, then stood up suddenly and asked hurriedly, "What happened?"
"Cai Er didn't know either. I just heard news outside that something bad had happened to the Xie family and that they were going to be executed, so I hurried over to tell you, Third Young Master."
The maid named Cai'er replied hurriedly, also full of anxiety.
She knew that the young lady of the Xie family was in marriage with her third young master, and they had interactions with each other.
The third young master seemed to be deeply in love with her and would often take the initiative to help her with big things.
Xiao Teng's face was as gloomy as water. He quickly got up and left the courtyard to find his father to ask what was going on.
Zhenbei King Xiao He was dressed in casual clothes, with a sturdy and strong figure, and a very conspicuous scar on his face.
He had just returned from outside the mansion with many attendants. Before he reached the main hall, he saw Xiao Teng rushing over.
"Father, I heard that something big happened to the Xie family. What exactly happened?" Xiao Teng asked hurriedly.
Xiao He's face also looked a little unhappy. When he saw Xiao Teng coming, he knew what he was asking.
He sighed and replied, "The Xie family has fallen. Ever since the old master became critically ill, the Xie family has been much weaker than before."
"As an imperial censor, Xie Qing privately tampered with historical records, secretly colluded with demons, and stole the royal collection of secret books. The prime minister reported this to the emperor yesterday. After this crime was discovered, all the ministers were furious."
"His Majesty the Xia Emperor is wise and gracious. He made an exception and pardoned the Xie family for the sake of the old Grand Tutor's reputation and the great contributions the Xie family had made in the past, and did not implicate the entire family."
"But the entire Xie family will be stripped of their cultivation and demoted to commoners. The men will be exiled to the frontier to do menial work, and the women will be sent to the Sword Sect's Sword Pool to wash their swords..."
"What……"
When Xiao Teng heard this, he felt his head buzzing. It was really unbelievable.
Especially the last sentence, send the female members to the Sword Sect’s Sword Pool to wash their swords?
(End of this chapter)
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