Chapter 324: Chapter 324: Reunion
With an excited heart, Ji Chen entered the Lingyun Sacred Land quietly, without disturbing anyone.
Compared to the Lingyun Sect of the past, now that it has become sacred, the entire Sect’s mountain gate has been expanded, covering an area nearly ten times larger than before.
The old site of the mountain gate is located in the rear mountains of the entire Sacred Land.
Drunken Ink Residence.
At present, this area, within several dozens of feet, has been established as a forbidden area. Ordinary disciples cannot enter or exit freely.
This was the place Ji Chen once lived, and now it has become an absolute paradise within the Lingyun Sacred Land.
The Lingyun Sacred Land owes all it has today to Ji Chen’s help.
In the hearts of all Lingyun disciples, Ji Chen holds absolute prestige.
No one dares to desecrate him.
Including his residence, Drunken Ink Residence, any disciple who dares to intrude will undoubtedly face severe punishment from the Sect.
Walking slowly, Ji Chen didn’t encounter any disciples along the way.
His gaze swept over the familiar surroundings, and he couldn’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia for the past.
"Ding..."
Arriving in front of the courtyard of Drunken Ink Residence, Ji Chen stopped.
Suddenly, a melodious sound of the zither came from the courtyard, catching him off guard, and his heart began to stir.
Standing still, Ji Chen listened carefully. The beautiful sound of the zither soothed his somewhat restless heart, which he’d felt during his adventures over the past two years, bringing him a sense of calm.
The zither music was beautiful and lively, seemingly imbued with a sense of longing.
This was a tune very familiar to Ji Chen, Phoenix’s Song of Nine Heavens!
Because this musical score was a gift he once personally gave to Qu Luoning, besides her, no one else in this world could play it.
The moment the zither sound reached his ears, Ji Chen knew without a doubt that the one playing must be Qu Luoning.
Years ago, she and Ji Chen survived life and death together, trapped for decades during the arrival of the Saints, forming a deep emotional bond.
Later, Qu Luoning joined the Kunlun and gained the Taiyin legacy, intending to sever her emotions to prove herself, but everything was disrupted by Xiaoyanyan’s appearance.
Ultimately, she ended up together with Ji Chen.
Reflecting on everything from the past, it felt like their wedding was just yesterday.
"Ding..."
Finally, the tune finished, and Ji Chen returned from his reminiscence.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his excited heart.
"Creak!"
Pushing open the courtyard door, he looked inside and saw under the ancient tree in the courtyard, a graceful figure sitting at a stone table.
This was a woman, with white hair and a youthful appearance, her elegance unparalleled, as if she had descended to the mortal world from the heavenly palace.
The woman’s white hair was tied with a red string, connected to butterfly-shaped hair ornaments, making her look particularly unique.
Two years passed, and now Qu Luoning seemed to have become more mature and refined.
At this moment, her gaze was fixed on the distant void, with a sense of longing faintly visible in her beautiful eyes, as if there was someone she missed across the distant horizon.
Ji Chen quietly approached, taking slow steps until he was behind her.
If it were any other time, with Qu Luoning’s current Void Realm cultivation, she would have noticed him long ago.
But with Ji Chen’s current cultivation, unless he intentionally made a sound, it was almost impossible for him to be detected.
"Alas..."
The beauty sighed, withdrew her gaze, and just as she was about to pack away the Jade Zither on the stone table, she suddenly sensed something and gazed upward.
The two met eyes, and she was initially stunned, as if frozen in place.
After several breaths, she couldn’t help but let tears roll down both sides of her eyes.
Ji Chen did not speak, slowly walked up to her, and then opened his arms, pulling her into his embrace.
She cried with heartache, her tears soaking the chest of Ji Chen’s clothes, as if the yearning of two years erupted at this moment.
Ji Chen gently stroked her white hair, smelling the familiar fragrance that came from her body, everything said without words.
...
"Chen’Er, is it truly you who has returned?"
By dusk, Ji Xiaotian and others also received the news and arrived at Drunken Ink Residence immediately.
When they saw Ji Chen and Qu Luoning holding hands and sitting under the ancient tree, everyone couldn’t help but become excited.
"Daddy."
A slightly childish voice came, as Fang Qingyao, who had taken Yanyan out to play, also returned.
The little girl, upon seeing Ji Chen, immediately jumped down from Fang Qingyao’s arms, rushing excitedly towards Ji Chen, then threw herself into his embrace.
"Yanyan, did you miss daddy?"
Ji Chen lovingly picked her up.
After two years without seeing her, the little girl was now about six years old and had grown quite a bit taller.
"Mmm." She nodded obediently.
After Ji Xiaotian, Li Huayuan, Qin Lan, and Pill King Zhuang Miao also learned of Ji Chen’s return, they came to Drunken Ink Residence.
Seeing old friends once more filled Ji Chen’s heart with joy.
Later that night, he hosted a banquet at Drunken Ink Residence, entertaining everyone, and shared stories of his experiences in the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion over the past two years.
In addition, Ji Chen also inquired about various happenings over the past two years, including the Saint King and the current situation with the Ye Family.
"Before coming, I heard that a mysterious young strongman suddenly appeared in Eastern Desolation; he should be the Saint Heir, correct?" Lu Daoyi asked.
This news had already spread across various parts of Celestial Martial, and top forces like Lingyun Sacred Land naturally learned of the situation immediately.
"Kid, after spending two years in the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion, your cultivation seems to have greatly improved."
Nangong Ao also came. It is said he had been in seclusion in the rear mountain for a year, and upon hearing the news of Ji Chen’s return, he came immediately.
Ji Chen smiled, "Congratulations Elder Ao on finally taking that step."
With his current cultivation, he naturally could see that Nangong Ao’s strength had already broken through the Void Realm bottleneck, officially stepping into the Nirvana Realm, now a true Saint.
"Oh?"
Nangong Ao was slightly surprised, his eyes flashing with brilliance.
Evidently, he hadn’t expected Ji Chen to see through his depth so quickly, revealing that Ji Chen’s cultivation was far stronger than he had imagined!
"Junior, to what level has your cultivation reached now?" Fang Qingyao couldn’t help but ask.
Everyone turned their gaze to Ji Chen, evidently also curious.
Ji Chen smiled faintly, "Among the Daoxuan of this world, if there is anyone I wish to kill, no one could escape my grasp."
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