The series of events left Ruan Xiyan somewhat bewildered.
This man came and went in such a hurry.
His sudden appearance, could it be related to the red gem that she had inexplicably absorbed into her body before?
Of all the recent events, only that strange ruby remained a mystery to her.
She clutched her chest, wondering if it was just her imagination, but the moment the man appeared, she felt her heart pounding.
When she tried to feel it again, her heart still felt empty.
It must be just my imagination!
However, the man gave her an inexplicable sense of familiarity, as if she were meeting him for the first time, and it was like an old friend returning home.
And his melancholy expression felt out of place on his face.
"Master, are you alright? What happened just now? My contractual connection with you was forcibly severed by some force." Bi Qiong's voice interrupted Ruan Xiyan's thoughts.
“It’s alright,” Ruan Xiyan replied.
Although she didn't sense any malice from the man, it seemed from his tone that he might come looking for her again.
Faced with such a powerful and unknown man, we still need to strengthen ourselves as soon as possible.
It is the most foolish thing to put your hopes and bets on others.
After what just happened, Ruan Xiyan was somewhat discouraged.
Although the strength of a Great Completion Realm cultivator is very strong in Yun Jin Kingdom, it is still not enough in front of truly powerful experts.
Could it be that her talent is too poor? It took her more than ten years to reach the Great Completion Realm.
But that's okay, if you don't have the talent, you can make up for it with hard work!
When it comes to risking her life, no one can beat her!
Ruan Xiyan comforted herself and then began cultivating with renewed vigor.
If others knew what Ruan Xiyan was thinking, they would definitely be so angry that they would spit out a mouthful of blood.
Reaching the Great Completion Realm in just over a decade of cultivation—how can someone who spends their entire life unable to break through to the Advanced Realm live like that!
Moreover, those who reach the Great Perfection realm at the age of ten or so are all exceptionally talented individuals.
He can no longer be called a genius, but a prodigy!
Time passed slowly, and outside, light and shadow alternated, the sun rose and set, and a slight fluctuation of power emanated from Ruan Xiyan.
She opened her eyes, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Having completely absorbed and refined the power of the previously contracted artifact, she successfully broke through to the sixth level of the Great Completion Realm.
Ruan Xiyan had just finished washing up and was about to go out when a domineering voice rang out from outside the door.
"That brat Ruan Xiyan is really pushing her luck, isn't she! I'm only letting you stay here for a bit because of my father, and you're taking advantage of that by throwing away my things."
"You little slut, get out here right now!"
"Your mouth still stinks. Looks like the slap last time didn't teach you a lesson." A cold voice came from inside the room, followed by a surge of spiritual energy.
Qi Wan was startled and hurriedly tried to defend herself.
It seems they didn't expect Ruan Xiyan, who had just returned, to be so bold as to lay a hand on them in the mansion without a word.
However, she underestimated this power, which was something she simply could not withstand.
After a scream, Qi Wan was sent flying and crashed heavily to the ground.
Ruan Xiyan walked slowly to Qi Wan, looked down at her, and scoffed, "With such weak strength, who gave you the courage to talk back?"
Qi Wan was in excruciating pain and glared angrily at the person in front of her.
Upon seeing the familiar face, she screamed, "It's you! You're the one who beat me up at the foot of Fengchao Mountain!"
After realizing what had happened, Qi Wan got up from the ground and angrily pointed at Ruan Xiyan, "You're Ruan Xiyan! How dare you play tricks on me! I'm furious!"
"If I don't teach you a lesson today, I'm not a Qi!"
Qi Wan lost her mind and rushed towards Ruan Xiyan without regard for anything else, which was undoubtedly another perfect parabola.
It almost hit Qi Lin, who was walking into the courtyard.
"Wan'er, what's wrong with you? Get up quickly." Qi Lin helped Qi Wan, who was in an unseemly position, to her feet.
"Today is a palace banquet, and we are about to set off. How did you end up here, and why are you in such a disheveled state?"
"Second brother, it's her, it's that little bitch! Please help me get revenge!" Qi Wan cried.
Qi Lin followed Qi Wan's direction and saw Ruan Xiyan standing there.
His eyes darkened imperceptibly; Ruan Xiyan was actually her!
He patted Qi Wan's hand reassuringly and said, "I didn't expect Yan'er to have grown so much. I didn't recognize her at all before."
"Although I know you have lived in the mountains for many years and have no one to teach you manners, it is normal that you do not know etiquette. But Wan'er is still the older sister."
"You not only showed her no respect, but you also injured her. Isn't that a bit unreasonable? I hope you can give me an explanation."
Seeing the two siblings' affectionate relationship, Ruan Xiyan sneered, "I didn't even know I had an older sister."
"The so-called sister pushed me into the icy lake in winter, put water snakes in to bite me, and called a group of people to watch and laugh at me on the shore."
She glanced at Qi Wan indifferently, "I wouldn't dare have a sister like that. Besides, if you're going to hang around in front of me, you should be prepared to get beaten up."
"And you, who do you think you are to subtly accuse me of being ill-mannered? Brother? You're not worthy!"
"Sharp-tongued!" Qi Lin said angrily. "Looks like I should teach you a lesson in manners!"
"What's all this commotion about!" Qi Shenhai walked over in a deep voice, looking annoyed.
He was tormented all night by inexplicable pain and itching all over his body, but luckily he still had the pills he had bought at a high price in his mansion.
After taking a precious detoxifying pill, my discomfort was relieved somewhat.
"Father," Qi Lin and Qi Wan called out.
"Today is an important day for the palace banquet. The carriage is ready. Wan'er, go and get ready. We can talk about anything else when you get back." Qi Shenhai looked at Qi Wan.
Today happens to be the Flower Festival, and His Majesty has prepared a palace banquet, inviting all the prominent families to share in the feast.
At the same time, it will allow unmarried men and women from aristocratic families to get to know each other better, and it seems that His Majesty intends to let His Highness the Crown Prince choose a consort this time.
Qi Wan glared at Ruan Xiyan resentfully before hurriedly running to change her clothes.
The palace banquet is a major event, and she can only be the Crown Princess.
As for that little bitch, it's not too late to teach her a lesson after the palace banquet.
Seeing Qi Shenhai turn to leave, Ruan Xiyan called out to him, "Father, I am the second young lady of the Duke of Qi's mansion. Why didn't anyone tell me that today is a palace banquet?"
"Are you not planning to take me with you? Or does Father, like them, think I'm not a member of the family and that I'm a disgrace to you?"
A palace banquet is an excellent opportunity to enter the palace.
This is a good opportunity to go to the palace and see if we can find the information she needs.
"Yan'er, how could you think that?" Qi Shenhai stopped and started to lie.
"It's just that you've just returned and are unfamiliar with the place. We were worried that you would feel uncomfortable in the palace and might offend someone important, so we didn't have anyone inform you."
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