Chapter 1551: Jing Xiao’s sweetheart must be extraordinary, return to the clan

“Xiao’er has worked incredibly hard since she was a child, and now she is on the verge of becoming an immortal king. She may have a bright future in the Dao Realm, and her achievements could far surpass those of her peers,” King Jing said, a smile creeping onto his face as he spoke with relief.

Even among the disciples of the same generation in the Jing family, there was no one whose strength could match hers. Although they had initially opposed Jing Xiao’s cultivation at Yu Xian Palace, they ultimately had no choice but to compromise when she insisted on going. They entrusted their friend Ling Qiuchang with her care.

They were also aware of some of the events that had transpired during this time. The concubine beside King Jing smiled and added, “Of course, Xiao’er’s talent is undeniable, but she does have a knack for causing trouble. I heard from Brother Qiu Chang that she had a fight with Yuxian at Yu Xian Palace not long ago. It’s a pity she lost and was defeated by Yuxian’s palm.”

“Ling Yuxian possesses Dao charm; she is inherently extraordinary. It’s almost impossible for Xiao’er to defeat her in such a short time,” Lord Jingguo nodded in agreement, speaking sincerely.

Ling Yuxian’s talent had impressed several people from the beginning, and when compared to Jing Xiang at the same age, it was truly remarkable. If such a character did not fall in the future, she would undoubtedly become an ancestor, honored and standing at the pinnacle of the world. Thus, even though they were aware of Jing Xiang’s infatuation with Ling Yuxian, it was difficult for them to reconcile the two, as they were destined to inhabit different realms. Moreover, Ling Yuxian’s status was very special. During her time in Jing Mansion, Ling Qiuchang had often urged them to take care of her.

King Jing and the others were naturally reluctant to make decisions on their own regarding such matters. As for Jing Xiao’s anger and resentment toward Ling Yuxian, they dismissed it as mere childish grievances among juniors, believing that it would eventually be forgotten.

“Speaking of which, I haven’t seen that girl Xiao’er for quite some time, and I really miss her. I contacted Brother Qiuchang via voice transmission a few days ago, and he mentioned something about Xiao’er. He said she seems to have a sweetheart—quite a young man, too…” King Jing said, a smile suddenly brightening his face as he brought up another topic.

Upon hearing this, Empress Jing and King Jing were both a little surprised.

“Xiao’er has reached an age where such matters are natural. I thought she was solely focused on her cultivation, but it seems she has become enlightened in that regard. I wonder when she will bring her sweetheart back so we can meet him,” Empress Jing mused with a smile.

“The man who can capture Xiao’er’s heart must be extraordinary,” she added, knowing her daughter well enough to understand that ordinary men would never catch her interest.

“Perhaps Xiao’er will return soon. I called you both here today because I want to discuss this matter,” King Jingguo said, his expression gradually turning serious.

Hearing this, both King Jing and Empress Jing exchanged surprised glances. After all, their eldest brother had always focused solely on his cultivation and had never married. It was unusual for him to come by just to have tea and chat.

“What does elder brother want to say?” King Jing asked, his curiosity piqued as his expression grew more serious.

Lord Jingguo looked out toward the side courtyard, his gaze deepening. “There is an inextricable connection between our ancestors of the Jing Mansion and Yu Xian Palace. Many of our ancestors have mentioned that the founder of today’s Yu Xian Palace is likely one of our own. The secrets of my Jing Mansion cannot be shared outside without proper authorization.”

Both King Jing and Empress Jing nodded in understanding. They had learned of this connection only later; it was a closely guarded secret known primarily to the core members of the direct lineage. Only those who reached a certain level of cultivation would hear such things from the elders of the clan.

“What I’m about to discuss involves our Jing Mansion’s ancestors as well as Yu Xian Palace. I have received news that Yu Xian Palace will be sending many elders to the Shengyang Ancient Domain during this time,” King Jing added in a deep voice.

Yu Xian Palace had a deep connection with the Jing family, particularly through Ling Qiuchang, the current palace master, who shared a close friendship with them. This bond allowed Ling Qiuchang to leave Ling Yuxian in the Jing Mansion without concern. Although the ancestors of the Jing Mansion typically engaged in solitary cultivation, their involvement in worldly affairs was necessary due to this significant matter.

King Jing and the others, who lived in the imperial capital and rarely returned to the clan’s land, were unaware of these developments until now. As they listened to King Jing’s serious words, both were taken aback.

“This matter is of great importance. You should prepare for it over the next few days. According to the news from our ancestors, everyone must return to the clan,” King Jing said solemnly before departing.

There were few core members of the Jing Clan in the Shengyang Ancient Domain, and even fewer in Jing Guo itself. He needed to find a way to contact these clansmen, relay the news to them, and summon them back to the clan if necessary.

The clan land of the Jing family was not located within Jing Guo’s territory but instead existed in a blessed realm created by a former great supernatural being of the Jing Clan. While it was referred to as a paradise, it was, in fact, far more expansive than an ordinary great world, functioning as an independent universe.

After a long period of evolution, the clan land had become extremely rich in resources, with an abundance of spiritual energy rivaling that of some truly immortal forces. However, only core clan members of the Jing family, who had reached a certain level of cultivation, were permitted to enter this sacred space.

Although King Jing and Empress Jing were not the most outstanding peers, nor were they on the same level as Ling Qiuchang and others, they were not to be underestimated. Both had attained the Dao realm many years ago, yet they had never been able to bear an heir. They kept their abilities well-concealed, and no one knew the full extent of their capabilities. If the two were to join forces, they would still be a formidable match even against Ling Qiuchang.

Given the significance of the upcoming event, it was imperative for them to return to the clan.

“Xiang’er doesn’t have any cultivation, so he logically can’t contact or enter the clan land. We can’t tell him anything about the clan either,” King Jing remarked.

“It would be pointless for Xiang’er to know about such matters. Fortunately, he’s been staying in the Scripture Pavilion in the palace these days. With Ling’er and the others ensuring his safety, we needn’t worry,” Empress Jing added.

They exchanged glances, feeling a sense of helplessness. They were reluctant to violate family rules and could only hope for leniency from their ancestors after the situation was resolved. After all, it was impossible to inform Jing Xiang about the family due to his physical limitations.

A few days later, King Jing, accompanied by several core members of the Jing Clan, joined King Jing Guo and Empress Jing. Together, they opened a space-time passage in the void to journey to the clan. King Jing and Empress Jing merely told Jing Xiang that they were going to visit an old friend and would be away from home for a while, omitting any further details about their plans.

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