Reading Is Holy! Exposed By My Junior Sister!

Chapter 136: Setting off to the Great Wilderness, Junior Sister Returns Home!

"However, kid, if you're really determined to go, I suggest you take some precautions first," Kidney Deficiency Master said immediately after.

"The saying that 'one should not go out when it's dark in the Great Wilderness' is not just a saying. If you're not well-prepared, you might not even know how you'll die."

"As for me, I don't care. After all, I've lived for so long, and it wouldn't be a pity if I died."

"But you're different. You're at the age when you're as beautiful as a flower. If you were to perish like this, I wonder which young girl would cry heartbrokenly."

"Who knows, maybe there will even be a double suicide by jumping off a cliff. That would be quite a spectacle."

Chen Chang'an couldn't help but give Kidney Deficiency Master a slap when he heard this.

"Old man, shut your crow mouth."

What is this old man always thinking about every day?

However, although he said that, Chen Chang'an felt that Kidney Deficiency Master's advice was still necessary.

Going alone into the Great Wilderness, even Yin Tianzi wouldn't dare to do such a thing.

And he, a "weak chicken" Heavenly Venerable, if he were to enter without any clear understanding, he might not even know how he would die.

But what should he prepare if he wants to enter the Great Wilderness?

After looking around, Chen Chang'an finally realized that there didn't seem to be anything worth preparing.

Self-defense weapons?

Ridiculous. If even his cultivation couldn't work, then weapons would be useless.

Anti-evil elixirs?

That could work.

As a Nine Realms Heavenly Venerable, Chen Chang'an wasn't afraid of anything, but Mao Ruxue and the others were different. If something were to happen, it would be difficult for them to handle.

So, it was necessary to be prepared.

What else was left?

Alright, bring some food.

After thinking it over, Chen Chang'an finally made this decision.

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and the night passed without a word.

After about three days, Chen Chang'an gathered Mao Ruxue and the others.

"Where's Chen Yi?"

Chen Chang'an asked because he noticed that Chen Yi wasn't among them.

"Senior Brother, isn't Chen Yi with you? We wanted to call him this morning when we came, but he wasn't here."

"No," Chen Chang'an shook his head.

He hadn't seen anyone this morning, let alone Chen Yi.

In the next moment, Chen Chang'an released his divine sense on the mountain, but he couldn't find Chen Yi's presence anywhere.

"Could he have gone down the mountain?" Chen Chang'an couldn't help but think.

Then he suddenly expanded his divine sense, searching for Chen Yi throughout the entire Heavenly Water Domain.

"Hmm?"

The next moment, he found the person, but the scene he found made Chen Chang'an furrow his brows.

"What's wrong, Senior Brother?" Mao Ruxue asked when she saw Chen Chang'an frowning.

"It seems like something has happened."

"Follow me!"

Chen Chang'an said.

Then he took a step and headed towards the sky.

"Senior Brother, wait for us."

Seeing Chen Chang'an leave, Mao Ruxue and the others quickly followed.

Lin Qingxue couldn't fly at the moment, so she could only rely on Mao Ruxue's Dao techniques to support her and follow along. Their speed wasn't slow either.

Soon, the three of them arrived above a dense forest.

At this moment, a dispute was taking place below the forest.

There were two sides involved in the dispute, and one of them was Chen Yi, who had disappeared. But he wasn't alone.

Behind him, a large green bird was lying on the ground, blood flowing from its wings, indicating that it was injured.

The other side was a group of men, their cultivation levels not low, at least at the Law Manifestation Realm of the Three Mirrors to the Fourth Realm.

They were not from the Heavenly Water Sect, nor were they people Chen Chang'an was familiar with from the nearby sects. They were a few Independent Cultivators.

At this moment, the apparent leader among them pointed at Chen Yi and said,

"Kid, this is Heavenly Water's territory. We don't want to start a fight here."

"But you better not force us. We shot down that mysterious bird, so the spoils should rightfully belong to us."

"If you continue to stand in our way without knowing what's good for you, don't blame us for being impolite."

"No, I won't let you succeed!"

Upon hearing the words of several people, Chen Yi angrily said, opening his arms and firmly protecting the large bird behind him.

"Qingyu is my friend, not your spoils of war. I won't let you harm it!"

"If you want to harm Qingyu, you'll have to step over my dead body!"

"Junior sister, what's going on? Do you know?"

At this moment, in mid-air, Chen Chang'an asked Mao Ruxue beside him.

"Senior brother, I'm not sure about the specifics."

Mao Ruxue shook her head, but then seemed to remember something and said:

"But senior brother, a few days ago, I heard some senior brothers from the mountain below talking about something."

"They said it seems that the reason Chen Yi was able to come from the wilderness to the Central Plains is because he received help from a green bird."

"It was this green bird that carried him here."

"I don't know if this is true or not, I just heard them mention it."

After speaking, Mao Ruxue looked at Chen Chang'an, her eyes full of questions.

Since ancient times, humans and demons have been incompatible, let alone this kind of wild beast, so she herself didn't believe this matter very much.

But how this matter actually was, it depended on how senior brother Chen Chang'an thought.

"I think I understand now." Hearing Mao Ruxue's words, Chen Chang'an nodded.

Then he said to the two of them, "Let's go down."

Saying that, Chen Chang'an took a step forward and walked down, with Mao Ruxue and the others quickly following.

"Hmph! Kid, since you're so ignorant, don't blame us for being impolite!"

At this moment, below, the group of people and horses were already preparing to take action.

The leader drew his long sword and seemed to be about to swing it forward.

This sword didn't have any killing intent. They didn't have the guts to kill someone on the territory of the Heavenly Water Sect!

However, even if it wasn't a killing blow, if it hit, Chen Yi on the other side would be half dead!

This ignorant kid dared to obstruct them here, they couldn't let him off without a lesson!

"Everyone, this young man is my disciple. Give me some face and show mercy, how about it?"

However, just as he was about to take action, Chen Chang'an's voice came from above.

"Hmph! No, if you want to stop us, then you can stay as well!"

Although the man answered, his hand didn't stop moving.

However, just as his sword was about to strike, he found that his hand couldn't move.

Boom!

The next moment, a sudden force came and sent him flying far away.

Puh!

After flying out, the man, a big man, spewed a mouthful of blood, and he struggled to stand up, looking at Chen Chang'an with a hint of fear.

"Who are you? Why are you interfering in our affairs?"

At this time, Chen Chang'an also arrived on the ground. He walked over and helped Chen Yi up, then turned to the big man and the others and said:

"I remember what I just said. This young man is my disciple. If your ears aren't good, I suggest you go drink some water from the Heng River below the mountain."

"Hmph! No need to drink water."

"You, sir, I see that you're determined to stop us today. Since that's the case, we'll deal with you as well!"

Upon hearing Chen Chang'an's words, the big man immediately snorted, and then he looked at the people behind him and said:

"Everyone, attack together. His cultivation level shouldn't be too high. We can definitely annihilate him together!"

"When the time comes, we'll divide this mysterious bird among ourselves!"

Boom!

Saying that, the big man first displayed his aura. A long sword radiated beside him, and behind him, a Law Manifestation several dozen zhang tall stood there, dazzling and peerless.

Buzz!

At the same time, not only the big man, but the others around him also revealed their own weapons, preparing to annihilate the person in front of them.

However, at this moment, one of them seemed exceptionally different among them.

He didn't reveal his weapon, and he didn't even take out his weapon. Instead, he trembled uncontrollably.

While trembling, he pointed his finger in the direction of Chen Chang'an, his eyes filled with fear, and his mouth kept moving, as if he wanted to say something.

But because he was too frightened, he couldn't say it.

"Anzi, what's wrong with you? Could it be that you had too much fun in the morning and now you're not feeling well? I've never seen you like this before."

Seeing this person's appearance, the big man and the others immediately poked him and asked.

"N-n-no, big brother, he, he, he is Chen Chang'an!"

Then, in the next moment, this person pointed at Chen Chang'an and said in fear.

Who is this Chen Chang'an? Which Chen Chang'an?

Even if the heavens themselves couldn't stop me from doing this today!

"Wait, Anzi, you're saying he is Chen Chang'an? The Chen Chang'an from the Heavenly Water Sect?!"

Suddenly, the big man exclaimed, as if he had just realized something.

Then, he carefully looked at Chen Chang'an.

However, just one look completely stunned the big man.

He was dumbfounded, completely speechless.

"Chen Chen... Chen Chen Chen...?"

"Chen Chang'an?!!"

The big man's mouth suddenly became stuttered.

Dressed in white, elegant and refined, this person was indeed Chen Chang'an!

In the next moment, with a loud "clang," his sword fell to the ground.

However, despite the loud noise, the big man seemed oblivious.

It wasn't that he didn't want to notice, but at this moment, his entire being was frozen, on the verge of being scared silly.

Not only the big man, but also the few people who came with him were in the same state, instantly petrified.

"Younger generation Xunlong, I have seen Senior Chen!"

"Younger generation Dao'er, I have seen Senior!"

"Younger generation Daolong, I have seen Senior Chen!"

...

In the next moment, the sound of weapons falling, and then the few people knelt down on the ground.

It wasn't that they wanted to kneel, but their bodies compelled them to.

Since the battle in the Holy State, who in this world wouldn't recognize Heavenly Water Sect's Chen Chang'an?

From the Holy State to the many small countries in the Formless World, in every country's Confucian temple, next to the statue of Confucius, there stood a new statue of Chen Chang'an.

Chen Chang'an's image had long been spread throughout the Great Dao states!

Although they were only independent cultivators, they knew a lot about this. In fact, they came to Tian Shui this time to pay their respects to this holy place.

And to witness the grand ceremony of Heavenly Water Sect accepting disciples. Of course, it would be even better if they could meet the legendary Chen Chang'an.

After all, if this became true, even after they retired and washed their hands of the world, they could boast for a lifetime.

However, they didn't expect to actually meet Chen Chang'an, but in this way.

If they could do it again, they would rather not have this encounter.

"Gentlemen, aren't you here to kill me? Why haven't you made your move yet?" Chen Chang'an looked at the few people and smiled slightly.

"Senior, spare us, we really didn't know it was you!"

"Yes, yes, Senior, we didn't know it was you. Even if we had ten thousand times the courage, we wouldn't dare to lay a hand on you if we had known!"

Upon hearing Chen Chang'an's words, the few people were immediately terrified. They didn't care about anything else and immediately begged for mercy.

"It's alright."

Hearing their words, Chen Chang'an smiled slightly, and upon hearing his tone, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Before they came, they had already reminded themselves to restrain themselves and not cause trouble in the Heavenly Water Domain.

But who could have expected that this mysterious bird would suddenly appear, which fascinated them.

If they could snatch a mysterious bird and bring it back, they wouldn't have to worry for the rest of their lives!

So, they made their move.

But unexpectedly, this move attracted Chen Chang'an.

Fortunately, it seemed that Chen Chang'an didn't intend to hold them accountable.

This was truly an unexpected joy.

However, just as everyone was relieved, in the next moment, Chen Chang'an's smile disappeared from his face.

Instead, it turned cold.

Then, Chen Chang'an continued with his previous words:

"It's alright, just be more careful in your next life!"

"Senior!"

Everyone was shocked and quickly begged for mercy.

But it was too slow.

Whoosh!

Then, without any visible movement, Chen Chang'an suddenly waved his folding fan.

In the next moment, the few people who were begging for mercy seemed to have encountered some great terror. In the blink of an eye, their bodies turned into ashes.

Then, with a gust of wind, their bodies scattered in the air.

Not even a drop of blood mist could be seen, as if they had been completely wiped from this world.

"Senior, did... did you kill them?!"

Seeing Chen Chang'an wave his hand and kill the few people, Mao Ruxue, who was standing beside him, exclaimed in shock.

After being on the mountain for so long, it was the first time she had seen her senior brother so angry.

"Silly girl, they caused trouble on my territory and even flipped me off. If we don't kill people like them, should we keep them around for Chinese New Year?"

Chen Chang'an reached out and tapped Mao Ruxue's forehead, then said with frustration, "The principle of 'wildfire cannot be extinguished, spring breeze blows again' seems like something I need to teach this girl properly in the future."

The cultivation world has never been a place for good people, and those Independent Cultivators are not good either.

If we let them go, they will surely hold grudges from today's events and cause unnecessary trouble at certain points in the future.

Chen Chang'an has never liked trouble.

"Master, it seems like Master Uncle killed them rightfully."

At this moment, Lin Qingxue, who was beside them, spoke up. She glanced at Mao Ruxue, then looked towards the place where the big man and his companions perished, and said, "Master Uncle, I know these people. They are part of an organization called Jiangnan Bandits."

"They have stolen many things over the years, committing arson and robbery. Their favorite thing to do is to take advantage of major sects opening their doors to recruit disciples and cause chaos."

"They have incurred the displeasure of many major sects over the years, but because they operate in extreme secrecy and come and go like the wind, they are rarely caught."

"I didn't expect them to come here now, but it seems like they won't be causing any more trouble in the future."

"So that's how it is." Mao Ruxue nodded in understanding.

In fact, what surprised her was not the fact that her martial brother Chen Chang'an killed people. As someone who had been mingling in the Hall of Rebirth for many years, killing was really not a big deal for Mao Ruxue.

It's just that she was surprised to see her martial brother killing so casually for the first time, and it felt a bit strange to her.

After all, it didn't match her martial brother's previous character!

Well, if he wants to kill, then let him kill. Anyway, if my martial brother doesn't kill them, I will secretly kill them later.

Yes, that was Mao Ruxue's plan from the beginning.

She was also one of the essence of the principle of 'wildfire cannot be extinguished, spring breeze blows again'.

Meanwhile, while Mao Ruxue and Lin Qingxue were talking, Chen Chang'an had already walked over to Chen Yi.

"Disciple Chen Yi pays respects to Master."

Seeing Chen Chang'an approaching, Chen Yi quickly knelt on one knee and saluted.

Then he looked at the green bird behind him and pleaded with Chen Chang'an, "Master, Qingyu is really a good beast. Please, Master, don't kill it."

"You little brat, when did I say I was going to kill it?"

Hearing this, Chen Chang'an couldn't help but shake his head and smile, "Step aside and let me take a look at its injuries."

"Okay, Master."

Upon hearing Chen Chang'an's words, Chen Yi's face instantly went from sadness to joy, and he quickly stepped aside to make way for Chen Chang'an.

After Chen Yi stepped aside, Chen Chang'an was able to clearly see what kind of creature the green bird behind him was.

On top of the bird's head were two slightly longer, colorful feathers. Within its green wings, there were also strands of colorful feathers, faintly visible.

This was not just any green bird, it was a Qingluan!

Unfortunately, its bloodline was somewhat mixed, and its growth potential was extremely limited.

Otherwise, with just those few people from earlier, there would be no need for Chen Chang'an and the others to come. This bird alone would be enough to deal with them.

"Be healed!"

Chen Chang'an glanced at the bird, then reached out his hand. In the next moment, a misty aura emanated from his hand.

Those auras were none other than the Holy Medicine stored in Chen Chang'an's hand (mostly obtained from Kidney Xu). He extracted some life essence from these Holy Medicines and injected it into the bird's body.

Buzz~!

After Chen Chang'an injected the life essence, a strange change occurred.

White light suddenly appeared on the bird's body, as if nourishing its body.

Under the nourishment of this white light, its injuries visibly healed at a rapid pace.

Not only the wounds, even the lost feathers slowly grew back.

After about ten minutes, Chen Chang'an finally stopped. By this time, the bird's injuries had completely healed.

Whoosh~!

Having recovered from its injuries, the bird chirped happily.

Perhaps knowing that Chen Chang'an was the one who saved its life, it affectionately rubbed its head against Chen Chang'an's palm.

"No need to thank me."

Facing the bird's affectionate gratitude, Chen Chang'an shook his head, then looked at Chen Yi beside him and said,

"That kid has already become my disciple and is under my tutelage. Since you have formed a connection with him, it can also be considered a connection with me."

"If we have a connection, there is no need to thank me for helping."

Whoosh~!

Seemingly understanding Chen Chang'an's words, the bird rubbed against him once more before letting go.

After everything was done, it returned to Chen Yi's side.

"Thank you, Master."

Seeing that Chen Chang'an had healed the bird, Chen Yi quickly bowed respectfully and expressed his gratitude.

Chen Chang'an shook his head and said, "There's no need for that. This big blue bird has done you a favor, so it's only right to help him."

Then he said, "Are you ready? If you're ready, let's set off now. I'm waiting for you."

Saying that, Chen Chang'an pointed to Mao Ruxue beside him. Mao Ruxue had already released the flying boat at this moment.

This flying boat was different from the previous one.

Ever since they returned from Shengzhou, after Chen Chang'an achieved the status of a saint, Mao Ruxue felt that the previous small flying boat was not worthy of her senior brother Chen Chang'an's status.

So she went to Tianzong and bought a medium-sized one. As for the small and delicate one, she didn't throw it away, but kept it.

In Mao Ruxue's words, if someone asked in the future, she would say that this was the only flying boat she and her senior brother had ever made, unique and one of a kind, and take the opportunity to sell it at a good price.

As for where Mao Ruxue got the money to buy a medium-sized flying boat, she didn't say, and Chen Chang'an didn't ask.

"Master, I...!"

At this moment, Chen Yi on the opposite side suddenly hesitated.

He looked at the huge flying boat in front of him. He had been in Zhongtu for over a year and naturally knew about this kind of flying boat.

This was a high-level flying tool that only noble cultivators could afford to ride.

He also wanted to ride it, but with his identity, he couldn't, and he had other concerns now.

In the next moment, Chen Yi looked at Chen Chang'an and said, "Master, how about I don't go with you guys? You go first, and I'll come later, okay?"

This silly child.

Hearing Chen Yi's words, Chen Chang'an couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

With just one glance, Chen Chang'an knew what Chen Yi was worried about.

"Qingniao, we are going back to the Great Wilderness this time. Are you willing to go with us?"

Then, Chen Chang'an bypassed Chen Yi and asked the blue bird beside him.

"Chirp chirp~!"

Upon hearing Chen Chang'an's words, the blue bird nodded and flapped its wings twice.

It was willing.

"Master? Thank you, Master!" Seeing Chen Chang'an's action, Chen Yi immediately knelt down and thanked him with clasped hands.

"Get up." Chen Chang'an used a spell to lift Chen Yi up.

"Don't say so much. If you're ready, let's set off."

"Okay, Master, I'm ready. We can leave anytime." Chen Yi nodded heavily.

Chen Chang'an said, "Alright, let's board the flying boat."

After a while, in the Heavenly Water Domain, a giant flying boat rose abruptly from the ground.

It soared into the sky, heading straight for the distant Great Wilderness. Along the way, the sound of whistling pierced through the clouds.

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Chang'an suddenly felt the flying boat slow down.

"Sister, what's wrong? Why did we stop?" Chen Chang'an asked Mao Ruxue, looking puzzled.

Because they hadn't reached the Great Wilderness yet, and there was still a long way to go.

"Senior brother, it's not like that. This is my home below, and I want to go down for a while." Mao Ruxue looked at Chen Chang'an and said somewhat sheepishly.

Huh?

Seeing Mao Ruxue's appearance, Chen Chang'an was immediately stunned.

After knowing each other for so long, this was the first time he had seen Mao Ruxue act like this.

"Alright, let's go down for a while then."

At the next moment, under Mao Ruxue's expectant gaze, Chen Chang'an said so.

"Okay, senior brother, I knew you cared about me the most, mwah~!"

Upon hearing Chen Chang'an's words, Mao Ruxue suddenly exclaimed excitedly. In her excitement, she even kissed Chen Chang'an on his right cheek.

Next moment, there was a lipstick mark there.

"Hehe, senior brother, don't misunderstand, I was just too excited."

Chen Chang'an: emmmm.

Does it matter whether it's a misunderstanding or not?

"Let's go, retract the flying boat, and let's go down." Chen Chang'an said.

However, upon hearing Chen Chang'an's words, Mao Ruxue jumped up.

"Ah, senior brother, are you going down too?"

"Yes, since we've come all this way, let's go down." Chen Chang'an nodded.

Mao Ruxue hesitated, "Senior brother, this... isn't it inappropriate?"

Chen Chang'an shook his head:

"It's fine, let's go down."

"What's wrong with that? As the eldest brother, I am actually your senior brother. How can a senior brother not enter the family's door?"

"If this gets out, people will think that I, Hidden Dao Mountain, am mistreating you, this girl. If your parents come looking for a fight, then I won't be able to clear my name even if I jump into the endless sea."

"Hey, junior sister, don't tell me you don't welcome me to your home?"

After saying that, Chen Chang'an looked at Mao Ruxue with a puzzled expression.

"No, no, no, senior brother, of course I welcome you."

Upon hearing Chen Chang'an's words, Mao Ruxue quickly shook her head.

"Then let's go." Chen Chang'an nodded.

For some reason, he suddenly had a perverse interest in visiting her home.

In his previous life, how did those teachers come for home visits? Oh, right, they didn't bring anything except a red pen.

But that red pen overshadowed everything else!

No room for argument!

However, what exactly made Mao Ruxue so resistant? This piqued Chen Chang'an's curiosity.

Soon, the group arrived in the city below. Mao Ruxue's home was in a place called the Qingyuan Dynasty, and they had arrived at a central city of the Qingyuan Dynasty.

It wasn't the capital, but it was close. Basically, all the royal relatives lived here.

And Mao Ruxue's place was quite nice, considered a prime location. After walking over, Chen Chang'an realized that Mao Ruxue was a princess, albeit a minor one.

But she was still a princess of a marquis.

Soon, the group arrived near Mao Ruxue's home. After arriving here, Chen Chang'an didn't continue forward.

Instead, he turned to Chen Yi and Lin Qingxue and said,

"Xiao Yi, Qingxue, you two can stroll around the streets for a while. I'll accompany your master to visit your home."

"Qingxue, take Xiao Yi to buy some things while you're at it. Since you're taking him, there must be things that can't be missed."

"You used to do business, so you know more about this. Let you take him to buy."

"This is my token. If you encounter something that can't be resolved, crush this token, and I will immediately sense it and come."

Saying that, Chen Chang'an handed a glowing jade token to Lin Qingxue.

"Alright, Master, I understand." Lin Qingxue took the jade token and nodded.

"Master, I...!" Upon hearing Chen Chang'an's words, Chen Yi choked up again.

At this moment, he seemed to understand why Master had the sudden idea to follow Master's uncle and brought them along.

One reason was probably that Master wanted to visit Master's uncle's father and mother.

The other reason was probably that Master wanted him to buy something here and bring it back.

"No need to look at me like that." Chen Chang'an looked at Chen Yi and shook his head, saying,

"Go, it's not easy to come back once, it's necessary to bring something for your parents and let them know that you're doing well outside."

"Otherwise, I can't guarantee that they will trust me enough to leave you in my care."

"Alright, go quickly. Don't worry about spending money. If we're talking about source stones, maybe we don't have enough."

"But if we're talking about mundane money, your senior sister is a true little rich woman. Her money is endless, so buy more."

"Thank you, Master. Thank you, Senior Sister." Chen Yi quickly expressed his gratitude.

Although he understood that this mundane money meant nothing to Master and the others, Chen Yi still kept this matter firmly in his heart.

Wuwuwu, Master is really too good to me.

"Master, we'll go first with Junior Brother." Lin Qingxue bowed to Chen Chang'an.

"Okay, go ahead." Chen Chang'an nodded.

"Remember to meet here later before we set off again."

"Okay, Master, we understand." Lin Qingxue and Chen Yi agreed.

After Lin Qingxue and Chen Yi walked away, Chen Chang'an turned to Mao Ruxue and said,

"Alright, junior sister, let's go too."

"Senior brother, um... can we not go?" Mao Ruxue's legs were trembling, and she hesitated as she spoke to Chen Chang'an.

Chen Chang'an reached out and tapped Mao Ruxue's head, saying,

"A mother's hand holds the thread, while the child's clothes are on his body. You, this girl, have come all the way here, and you don't even want to enter your home. What kind of reasoning is that?"

"Be careful, I'll knock you out."

"What's wrong? Could it be that you still have some secrets you don't want me to know?"

"No, no." Mao Ruxue quickly shook her head.

Immediately after, she followed Chen Chang'an towards her home, like a defeated rooster.

"Stop, who are you two? Our mansion is not receiving guests today!"

However, just as the two reached the door, they were stopped by two servants outside.

Chen Chang'an didn't mind, but Mao Ruxue became furious.

"Xiao Anzi, what kind of look is that? You don't even recognize me?"

At the next moment, she was seen shouting at one of them.

"Miss? Miss, why have you come back?"

Upon hearing Mao Ruxue's confession, Xiao Anzi, one of the servants, wiped his eyes and was surprised when he saw Mao Ruxue.

"Xiao Anzi, you fool! This is the young lady's home. It's normal for the young lady to come back!"

However, before Xiao Anzi could finish his confusion, he was hit by the other servant.

"Ah, yes, yes, yes! Welcome back, Miss!"

"That's about right." Mao Ruxue nodded and said to Chen Chang'an,

"Senior Brother, let's go."

"Okay." Chen Chang'an nodded, a little confused about Mao Ruxue's family background.

"Miss, you've come back."

"You don't know how much Master and Madam have been talking about you every day this past year."

When Mao Ruxue and Chen Chang'an entered the house, Xiao Anzi also approached and respectfully said to Mao Ruxue.

At the same time, another servant ran quickly into the mansion, shouting as he ran,

"Master, Madam, Miss is back!"

"Master, Madam, Miss is back!"

In just a moment, his voice echoed throughout the entire mansion.

Suddenly, chaos erupted in the entire Mao residence.

"Oh, my child, my child! Is it really you who has come back?"

In no time, two figures rushed over. It was a man who looked resolute and a middle-aged woman.

"Father, Mother, yes, it's me. I've worried you this past year." Mao Ruxue said apologetically when she saw her parents.

At this moment, Chen Chang'an probably guessed something. It seemed that this girl had gone to apprentice herself to someone without telling her parents.

Well, it was confirmed. With this girl's personality, she was indeed capable of doing such a thing.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back." Mao's father and mother didn't care how Mao Ruxue had run away in the first place. Now, for them, it was already the best thing that she had come back.

Of course, the two elders were relatively accepting of Mao Ruxue's act of leaving home. There was no choice, as this wasn't the first time she had done it since she was ten years old. It's just that this time, it was a bit longer. And according to the news that came from the Li family's girl who had returned last time, it seemed that their own girl had gone to join some Immortal Gate. So, although they were anxious, they weren't too anxious.

"By the way, Ruxue, who is this?" After the family had talked for a while, Mao's father and mother noticed Chen Chang'an standing next to Mao Ruxue and asked immediately.

"Father, Mother, this is my senior brother."

"Daughter has been taken care of by Senior Brother this past year, which is why she still looks so beautiful and lively."

"So, you're an immortal."

Upon hearing Mao Ruxue's introduction, the two elders suddenly realized. Then they both respectfully bowed to Chen Chang'an.

"We have met the immortal."

"We are grateful to the immortal for taking care of our daughter this past year."

Chen Chang'an shook his head and returned the gesture, saying,

"Both of you don't need to be so polite. It's only natural for me to take care of my junior sister."

Well, it was only natural. Chen Chang'an couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed as he touched his nose. He should have taken care of this girl during this past year, right? Yes, he did. The roasted immortal goose at the beginning was made by him!

"Immortal, please come inside."

After entering the main hall, Mao's father, Mao Zhengquan, extended his hand and led Chen Chang'an inside. Mao Ruxue followed Mao's mother, Madam Mao, to the backyard, probably to have a private conversation.

Chen Chang'an did not refuse and followed Mao's father into the main hall.

The decoration of the Mao family was not luxurious, but the main hall was filled with swords and sabers. Chen Chang'an could see many swords hanging, and besides the swords, there were many paintings hanging on the walls, giving off a literary atmosphere.

It could be seen that Mao Ruxue's father should be a talented person, a military general with literary talents. Such people were rare these days, let alone being a member of the royal family.

"Does the immortal drink?"

After entering the main hall, Mao Zhengquan, also known as Mao's father, asked Chen Chang'an.

"Drink during busy times, don't drink during leisure." Chen Chang'an said.

Then he continued, "I heard that there is a tea called Qingyuan in your Qingyuan area. Today, I would like to taste it. I wonder if there is an opportunity for that."

"Naturally, there is. Immortal Chang'an, please wait a moment. I will go and prepare it for you," Mao Zhengquan nodded in response.

He then walked out in big strides and soon returned with the tea leaves.

However, when he brought the tea in, he found Chen Chang'an looking at the calligraphy and paintings in the main hall.

"Immortal Chang'an also likes calligraphy and painting?" Mao Zhengquan asked with great interest.

Chen Chang'an replied, "I dabble in them when I'm bored, so I have some interest."

"You truly have good taste," Mao Zhengquan smiled.

In fact, when he first saw this immortal, he had his suspicions. As a prince of the Tianyuan Dynasty, Mao Zhengquan had seen cultivators before, and he had even seen some with higher cultivation levels. However, he had never seen the kind of aura that Chen Chang'an had. From a distance, he looked like an ordinary person. But up close, he looked like a Confucian scholar, exuding an air of refinement and elegance. In his eventful life, Mao Zhengquan had never imagined that there could be such an extraordinary person in the world. A peerless gentleman.

"Immortal, please." Soon, the tea was ready. Mao Zhengquan brewed a cup and handed it to Chen Chang'an, saying, "Hmm." Chen Chang'an nodded and took the tea, sipping it lightly.

In the next moment, a sweet taste spread in his mouth, accompanied by a hint of fragrance that filled his entire mouth, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

"It truly is good tea," Chen Chang'an praised.

"I'm glad you like it, Immortal," Mao Zhengquan was also pleased to see Chen Chang'an's enjoyment.

Afterwards, the two of them talked about various other things. They first discussed Mao Ruxue, then moved on to their country and homeland, and eventually talked about the entire Formless World, discussing astronomy and geography.

After their conversation, they were surprised to find that both of them had a deep knowledge and understanding. They felt a sense of camaraderie that transcended age.

Unbeknownst to them, an hour had passed in the blink of an eye.

"Alright, Immortal, it's about time for dinner. However, my family is a bit special. There will be quite a few people during dinner. I hope you can understand," Mao Zhengquan said to Chen Chang'an as the sky darkened.

Chen Chang'an shook his head and said, "It's alright, I understand your arrangements, respected elder."

"Thank you for your understanding, Immortal," Mao Zhengquan bowed to Chen Chang'an.

Then he led Chen Chang'an to a private room.

Inside the private room, there were already many people. Chen Chang'an glanced over and immediately noticed the connection between these people and Mao Ruxue.

If he guessed correctly, these should be members of the Qingyuan Dynasty's royal family.

It was unexpected for members of a royal family to gather together for a meal. Chen Chang'an hadn't anticipated this.

Moreover, when he looked at the man sitting in the main seat, he exuded a majestic aura, resembling a ruler of a country.

However, after a moment of thought, Chen Chang'an understood what was going on. It seemed that they had all gathered to welcome him, the immortal.

"Please, Immortal," Mao Zhengquan said to Chen Chang'an outside the room.

"Alright, respected elder, thank you for your hospitality," Chen Chang'an nodded and walked in.

When he entered, Chen Chang'an also noticed Mao Ruxue.

But at this moment, Mao Ruxue sitting upright and dignified surprised Chen Chang'an.

He had seen Mao Ruxue in many different situations, but this was the first time he had seen her sitting so formally.

What's going on? Could it be that they are preparing for a marriage proposal?

Chen Chang'an suddenly had this absurd thought.

And even more absurdly, at this moment, he felt a nervousness as if he was meeting the parents.

This is just absurd!

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