“Zhi’er is now a goddess in the divine realm. Our identities are worlds apart. I shouldn’t disturb her life. It’s enough to know that she’s doing well. I can’t be as selfish as before and let her be bound by me.”
"But ever since I learned that she was still alive, my heart has been itching with desire, like a thousand ants gnawing at my heart. I want to see her again, even if it's just once."
"Especially after learning that she wasn't very happy, and that she still remembered me, I became even more eager to see her."
"I understand that even if my strength reaches the half-immortal realm, it is still like an ant trying to shake a tree when facing the divine realm of the Nine Provinces Continent. Anything I want to do is just wishful thinking."
Seeing Ling Yunchen's dejected look, Ruan Xiyan stepped forward and sat down beside him. "Father, although your strength has not reached the level to step into the Nine Provinces Continent..."
"But because of the Azure Soul Pill, you unexpectedly achieved a divine body. So even if you go to the Nine Provinces Continent, you will not be affected by the various mixed forces floating in the Nine Provinces Continent. On the contrary, it will be more suitable for your cultivation."
"Moreover, I heard that Father Emperor passed the throne of the Yunli Empire to my eldest brother yesterday. Father Emperor must have already made plans in mind."
Ling Yunchen gave a wry smile, "As expected of Father's sweet little darling, what Father thinks in his heart can't be hidden from Yan'er."
“Zhi’er has already sacrificed for me once, and I don’t want her to sacrifice for me again. This time, it’s my turn to go to her side. I want to act according to my heart.”
“Whatever decision Father Emperor makes, I will support him,” Ruan Xiyan said. “We will definitely be able to bring Mother back. Once Mother is back with us, our family will be reunited.”
"Reunion, it will definitely happen," Ling Yunchen murmured.
Ling Yunchen decided to go to the Nine Provinces Continent, and spent the remaining days arranging things after his departure.
With nothing else to do, Ruan Xiyan and Jun Yu took a stroll through the various places they had visited together on the mortal continent.
"The Illusionary Beauty Pavilion is just ahead." Ruan Xiyan looked at the faintly visible palace ahead, a slight smile appearing on her lips.
Although these past ten years or so are insignificant compared to the long years she has lived through, she has experienced family and friendship here and met a group of like-minded partners.
Several figures darted through the woods and arrived in front of Ruan Xiyan in the blink of an eye.
"Who goes there?" the Phantom Guard of the Illusionary Beauty Pavilion shouted sternly.
Looking at the unfamiliar faces of the people in front of her, Ruan Xiyan raised her hand and tossed over a jade token symbolizing her identity as the head of the Illusionary Beauty Pavilion.
It's been a long time since I've been back. The power of the Illusionary Beauty Pavilion is growing stronger and stronger, and it's recruiting more and more people.
"The Pavilion Master's Jade Token! Could you be the Pavilion Master?!" the lead Phantom Guard exclaimed excitedly.
These disciples who joined the pavilion later never saw the true face of their pavilion master. The Illusionary Beauty Pavilion was always managed by the Plum Blossom Hall Master and the Fragrance Hall Master.
According to some of the older Phantom Guards, the Pavilion Master is incredibly powerful and has already traveled to the Nine Provinces Continent, where gods and demons coexist.
The cultivation continent was a place they wouldn't even dare to dream of, let alone the Nine Provinces Continent, which was on a higher level than the cultivation continent.
They had never met the Pavilion Master, but in their hearts, the Pavilion Master was like a god.
Ruan Xiyan nodded and said, "Take me to see Xunmei and Hanxiang."
"yes."
Huanyan Pavilion.
"Master Mei, Master Han, someone wants to see you." The Phantom Guard's voice came from outside the hall.
"Didn't I already say that we're not taking any orders or seeing any outsiders lately?" Xunmei's voice came from inside.
"Seeking plum blossoms? I won't see them either." A familiar voice with a smile rang out from outside the hall.
The next moment, the door opened, and Xunmei and Hanxiang ran out.
Upon seeing Ruan Xiyan standing there, her face lit up with joy. "My lord, it really is you! You're back!"
When I first heard the voice, it didn't seem real, but now that I see it, it really is the Lord.
They were about to bow to Ruan Xiyan when a gentle yet powerful force supported them, saying, "No need to stand on ceremony."
Xunmei waved to the Phantom Guards standing beside her, "You can go down first."
Several Phantom Guards kept turning back, their gazes fixed on Ruan Xiyan.
Both Hall Master Mei and Hall Master Han admitted that the stunningly beautiful woman was indeed the Hall Master of their Illusionary Beauty Pavilion. The Hall Master had actually returned!
They never expected to have the chance to witness the true face of the Pavilion Master. If word got out, it would surely make the other brothers extremely envious.
In the main hall.
"My lord, did you return this time because you refined the elixir to revive Emperor Ling?" Xunmei asked Ruan Xiyan.
The fact that the Emperor of Yunli Empire had fallen into a coma was unknown to other forces on the continent. They only knew that Yunli Empire had suffered a major enemy attack and that although the imperial city was severely damaged, it had ultimately successfully repelled the powerful enemy. They were unaware of the details.
The Illusionary Beauty Pavilion and the Yunli Empire have a close relationship, so they naturally know the inside story.
"Father is now safe and sound."
"That's good then," Xunmei said.
"My lord, I have recently mastered several new and powerful sword techniques. Would you be so kind as to give me some pointers when you have time?" Hanxiang looked at Ruan Xiyan expectantly.
“No problem.” Ruan Xiyan smiled.
Xunmei shook her head helplessly beside her, "Hanxiang, all you know is to be obsessed with swordsmanship. Now all the affairs of Huanyan Pavilion have fallen on my shoulders. You don't even know how to help me share the burden."
"You still dare to trouble the Lord now? I see you're getting bolder and bolder."
"My lord has agreed." Hanxiang's face showed a hint of pride. With her lord's guidance, her sword would surely be able to unleash even greater power.
"Xunmei, the capable should do more work. You can manage Huanyan Pavilion very well by yourself, so I won't go and cause you any trouble."
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