Chapter 1554: Brother Gu must have had a hard time, Jing Mansion

Jing Xiao hadn’t expected Ling Yuxian to abruptly interrupt her moment with Gu Changge. Her willow-like eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her expression soured. Yet, she chose not to react with anger. Instead, she spoke softly to Gu Changge, “I haven’t seen you for a few days, and I have a lot to say, Senior Brother Gu. But since I have something important to attend to now, we can only talk in private later.”

As she said this, she cast a subtle glance at Ling Yuxian, her eyes betraying a mix of indifference and hostility.

Gu Changge, upon hearing this, maintained his warm smile. “At this critical moment, the overall situation is, of course, the most important thing.”

Jing Xiao hummed lightly in response. She could sense that Gu Changge had something on his mind that he wanted to share with her. However, due to Ling Yuxian’s presence—or perhaps for other reasons—he seemed to hold back.

Senior Brother Gu must also be facing difficulties. If he were truly as Ling Yuxian had suggested that day, then why was Ling Yuxian attempting to get close to him? Wasn’t there a silver lining to this situation?

Ling Yuxian seemed oblivious to the look in Jing Xiao’s eyes and disregarded her words entirely. Instead, an enchanting smile spread across her glamorous face as she turned to Gu Changge, saying, “Brother Gu, let’s continue our discussion from before…”

She suspected that Gu Changge was deliberately trying to create misunderstandings between her and Jing Xiao. As she smiled, her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, flashing a subtle threat and warning.

Gu Changge appeared unfazed by her expression, nodding slightly with a smile. “Senior Sister Yuxian was just discussing Jing Guo when Junior Sister Jing Xiao arrived. Now that she’s here, we can ask her many questions.”

Ling Yuxian felt a surge of annoyance at his words. Why did he have to bring up that topic now? It seemed to her that Gu Changge was intentionally provoking tension between them.

However, with Jing Xiao present, she felt compelled to go along with Gu Changge’s lead; otherwise, all her previous efforts would be for naught.

Later, with a smile, Ling Yuxian began to explain the origins of Jing Guo and its connection to Yu Xian Palace, detailing the relationship between the patriarch of Yu Xian Palace and Jing Guo. It was the first time Jing Xiao heard such information, and she was taken aback. Yet, as she listened to Ling Yuxian speak, she found herself glancing at Gu Changge frequently. Her beautiful eyes shimmered with an almost liquid quality, full of affection and longing.

Recalling the rumors and gossip circulating about the two, a wave of jealousy washed over her, leaving her feeling uncomfortable.

“Jing Xiao probably doesn’t know about the Jing Clan’s land either, so I’ll have to ask her parents to clarify,” Ling Yuxian thought, feeling a twinge of helplessness. She silently apologized to Jing Xiao, knowing she would need to find an opportunity to explain everything clearly in the future.

Under Ling Yuxian’s orders, many elders of Yu Xian Palace on the ancient warships began to display their supernatural abilities. They utilized various space treasures to transport the disciples they had brought along. Some elders chose to remain on the warships, while others accompanied them to Jing Guo.

The void around them became blurred and hazy. One elder stretched out his hand, revealing a universe within his sleeve, and with a flick, all the stars in the sky seemed to melt into it, forming a world of its own. Other elders utilized Universe Bags, capable of holding heaven and earth, to easily accommodate the disciples.

Elder Jiulin, for instance, summoned a palm-sized bell that shimmered with light. With a gentle shake, ripples spread through the space around him, and many disciples were drawn into the bell’s enchanted confines.

The mission to rescue the patriarch was of utmost importance, involving only Palace Master Ling Qiuchang and a select few within Yu Xian Palace. Most of the Dao realm elders had been dispatched, while other seasoned elders and living fossils had already left Yu Xian Palace, concealing themselves in the shadows to stabilize the space-time channel, ready to bring the escaped patriarch back at a moment’s notice.

Under Ling Yuxian’s meticulous arrangement, everything progressed in an orderly manner. Soon, several divine lights flashed across the sky, disappearing in an instant as they descended toward a remote area in Xiyan Prefecture.

Jing Xiao led the way, with Gu Changge, Ling Yuxian, and others following closely behind her, while the rest of the elders remained hidden, ensuring they did not reveal their presence.

As they traveled, the vast mountains, rivers, and swamps swept by in a blur. Towering peaks loomed above, ancient trees flourished in vibrant green, and the outlines of many ancient cities gradually came into view. Cultivators and beings of various races communicated with one another, filling the air with vitality.

After several years away, Jing Xiao returned to the place where she had grown up, and her emotions were a complex mix of nostalgia and joy. The thought of seeing her parents and elder brother again lifted her spirits, chasing away the earlier gloom she had felt and replacing it with excitement.

The group made their way straight to the capital of Jing Guo, and for cultivators of their caliber, traversing such a distance was merely a matter of thought and a few breaths. As they approached, Jing Xiao’s deep cultivation finally allowed her to appreciate the extraordinary features of Jing Guo’s capital city, which were beginning to reveal themselves before her eyes.

The sun shone brightly, casting a warm glow over the land, while immortal mist lingered in the air, transforming into auspicious creatures like cranes, white tigers, and unicorns. These mythical beings either perched majestically atop the mountains or soared gracefully in the sky above the mansions. On ordinary days, these wonders might go unnoticed, but any powerful cultivators passing through would surely recognize this as a blessed place, steeped in a rich aura of heaven and earth, making it ideal for cultivation.

“Senior Brother Gu, this is the place I told you about—the one where I lived since childhood,” Jing Xiao said, her eyes sparkling with nostalgia. “Jing Guo isn’t actually that big, and it has only been established for a little over a thousand years…”

Though the group had remained largely silent on their journey, Jing Xiao seized the moment to converse with Gu Changge, offering him insights into her homeland.

“But Jing Guo doesn’t seem to fit the narrative of a mere thousand-year history. It truly feels like a mysterious place,” Gu Changge replied with a chuckle.

Jing Xiao felt a sense of peculiarity in his words. Initially, she had been curious about the age of her parents. Yet, observing the elders around her, including Ling Qiuchang, she realized they must have lived for an exceptionally long time. How could Jing Guo’s history be confined to just a thousand years?

“I’ll be sure to ask my parents about all these things when I meet them,” Jing Xiao thought to herself, pondering the mysteries surrounding her family.

As they descended from the sky, the figures of the group concealed themselves, landing softly. The capital of Jing Guo was modest in size, yet it bustled with activity. Cultivators mingled with creatures from various races on the ancient streets, creating a vibrant atmosphere that belied the notion of a simple, small country.

Jing Xiao led the way toward Jing Mansion, her heart swelling with nostalgia as she passed familiar faces along the way. She greeted them with a smile, remembering that this was the place where she had spent so many years; every plant, tree, brick, and tile felt like a part of her history.

However, upon arriving at the Jing Mansion, she found it oddly quiet. Her parents were nowhere to be seen, and even her elder brother was absent. Instead, only a few maids and servants lingered in the halls.

“Miss, you’re back!” exclaimed a maid named Ling’er, her eyes widening in surprise. Another girl beside her mirrored the sentiment, glancing curiously at the entourage Jing Xiao had brought with her.

Ling Yuxian and the others recognized Ling’er and her companion, having spent time in the Jing Mansion during previous visits. But the young man accompanying Jing Xiao caught their attention. Was this the elegant and handsome young man rumored to be her sweetheart, as mentioned just days ago before King Jing and Empress Jing departed?

A glimmer of amazement flickered in their eyes; it was the first time they had seen someone so striking. It was no wonder that even Jing Xiao, typically focused on her Dao pursuits, seemed captivated.

“Ling’er, Ya’er, I see you both have cultivated… but where are my parents and elder brother? Why aren’t they in Jing Mansion?” Jing Xiao inquired, her surprise deepening.

She regarded the two maids, recalling their roles in attending to her brother. Now that she had attained a higher cultivation level, she noticed their impressive abilities, which she hadn’t observed before. This realization only heightened her curiosity about her parents and the deeper connections within the Jing family’s background.

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