dognovel Chapter 121 The Child Who Can’t Return Home
Chapter 121 The Child Who Can’t Return Home
Xu Wan followed her adoptive father Chen Xuan and slowly walked out of the dark and mysterious secret room. Her steps were light, as if every step was stepping on the ripples of time.
Outside the secret room is a completely different scene - the inner hall, the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Here the light is soft, and the sunlight shines through the exquisite window lattices, sprinkling on the smooth ground in patches, adding a bit of warmth and vitality to this solemn palace.
Chen Xuan stopped and looked at Xu Wan beside him with a gentle gaze, which contained both kindness and expectation.
"Xiao Wan, please go back to your own bedroom."
His voice was low and magnetic, like a spring breeze, gently blowing through my heart.
"Practice and gain enlightenment on the bamboo bed where you sleep. The White Tiger is waiting for you there.
It is your most loyal friend, don’t make it wait too long.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Wan looked up at Chen Xuan, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes.
She knew that her adoptive father's words were always full of wisdom and profound meaning, but her desire and curiosity about the unknown made it difficult for her to leave immediately.
"What about you, godfather?"
She asked softly, a hint of concern and confusion in her voice.
Chen Xuan smiled slightly and pointed to the mountain of bamboo slips on the desk. Those bamboo slips were densely engraved with ancient characters, shining with the light of wisdom.
"I, the father, need to read dozens of bamboo scrolls every day to broaden my horizons and stabilize Lingshan."
His words were calm and firm, as if every word carried a heavy weight.
"The matter at Lingshan is of no small importance. We must remain vigilant at all times to ensure peace in the area."
After saying that, Chen Xuan turned around and sat on the throne, his figure as straight as a pine tree, holding a scroll of bamboo slips tightly in his hand, and began to read attentively.
The sunlight shone on his face, outlining the years and adding a bit of majesty and solemnity.
However, Xu Wan did not leave immediately.
She was silent for a moment, her eyes flickering with complex emotions.
Finally, she mustered up the courage and spoke to Chen Xuan again, "Godfather, will there be any leave after six months of studying at Lingshan Academy?"
As she spoke, she unconsciously clenched the corner of her clothes. It was obvious that this issue was of great importance to her.
Chen Xuan did not turn around. He was sitting upright on the throne, holding a bamboo slip, reading intently.
Hearing Xu Wan's words, he paused for a moment, then continued flipping through the bamboo slips in his hand, his voice calm and indifferent: "Those were systems from a long time ago.
"Three days off in June, Yun Che told you, right?"
When Xu Wan heard this, her heart tightened.
She had indeed learned this news from Yun Che, the master who had given her countless guidance and help, the one who was like a god in her heart.
However, when she heard from her adoptive father that this news had become a thing of the past, she couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sense of loss and uneasiness in her heart.
"Xiaowan..."
Chen Xuan's voice sounded again, interrupting Xu Wan's thoughts.
"Just focus on your cultivation and don't think about returning to the Biluo Palace.
Between you and Yun Che, it’s impossible.
He is your master and the emperor above the nine heavens. Your identities and status have already determined the outcome of this relationship."
Chen Xuan's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Xu Wan's heart hard.
"But...father..."
Xu Wan's voice trembled a little. She wanted to refute, but found that she could not find a suitable reason.
She knew that although her adoptive father's words were cruel, they were true.
There was indeed an insurmountable gap between her and Yun Che.
Chen Xuan seemed to see through Xu Wan's thoughts. He sighed softly, his tone becoming a little softer and more soothing: "Xiao Wan, matters of the heart are the most complicated and difficult to understand.
But you must remember to keep a clear head no matter when and where you are.
Your future should not be hindered by personal relationships. You should focus on cultivation and strive to improve your strength.
Only in this way can you protect yourself and Lingshan in this world where the strong are respected."
Xu Wan listened to Chen Xuan's words silently, feeling mixed emotions.
She understood her adoptive father's good intentions and knew her own responsibilities and mission.
However, matters of the heart cannot be easily controlled by reason.
She needs time to digest all this and find her own answers.
"Godfather, I understand."
Xu Wan finally nodded. Although her voice was low, it was full of determination and resolve.
"I will work hard to cultivate and live up to your expectations. However, regarding the Emperor... please allow me to keep a fond memory in my heart."
When Chen Xuan heard this, a hint of relief and approval flashed in his eyes.
He knew that Xu Wan was a smart and strong child who could make the right choice.
So he smiled and nodded, tacitly agreeing to Xu Wan's request.
Then, Xu Wan slowly turned around and started on the journey back to the bedroom.
Her steps were firm and powerful, and every step seemed to say goodbye to the past and move towards the future.
She knows that she still has a long way to go and many challenges to face.
However, as long as there is light in your heart, there is hope; as long as there is a dream in your heart, there is strength.
Xu Wan lay quietly on the bamboo bed in the bedroom.
She closed her eyes and began to try to enter a meditative state.
The white tiger was waiting quietly by the side, its golden eyes filled with loyalty and protection for its master.
As Xu Wan's breathing gradually became steady, her consciousness began to sink into chaos.
In this chaos, Xu Wan seemed to see her past and future.
She saw herself growing from a small cultivator to a leader in Lingshan Academy.
She saw every little detail of her time with Yun Che, and those beautiful memories shone like bright stars in the night sky.
She also saw her future path, a path full of unknowns and challenges, but also hope and light.
During the meditation process, Xu Wan's state of mind gradually became peaceful and tranquil.
She understood that no matter how the future changed, she had to remain steadfast.
She will work hard to cultivate for her dream and contribute her strength to the peace of Lingshan.
At the same time, she must also learn to let go of those unattainable obsessions, cherish the people in front of her, and cherish the present time.
When Xu Wan woke up from meditation, it was already dark.
She stood up and walked out of the bedroom, looking up at the starry sky.
The bright stars are like countless pearls inlaid in the night sky, sparkling with charming light.
Xu Wan took a deep breath, feeling the tranquility and beauty of the night.
She knew that she still had a long way to go, but as long as there was light in her heart, she would never lose her way.
The night is as dark as ink, quietly descending on the boundless sky, covering the earth with a mysterious veil.
Deep in the Wuji Sect, the lights in the Alchemy Pavilion were on. Jin Xi, Wei Ranzhu, Liu Xiaohan, and Si Yao were concentrating on the complicated process of alchemy.
Their figures appeared extremely focused in the flickering candlelight, as if the whole world had been forgotten by them.
At this moment, the Frost Moon Sect Master of the Wuji Sect was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, concentrating, like a quiet sculpture. A faint spiritual aura emanated from his body, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding noise.
Her presence seemed to add an indescribable solemnity and sacredness to the Alchemy Pavilion.
Finally, after countless hours of meticulous refining, the elixir was successfully produced amid everyone's anticipation.
Jin Xi's face was filled with joy. He ran to Shuang Yue's side impatiently, knelt down, and said excitedly, "Fairy, our elixir is ready!"
Frost Moon slowly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing approval. He nodded slightly, but said nothing. He simply used his eyes to convey his affirmation and expectations for his disciples.
Jin Xi was even more delighted when she saw this, and couldn't help but ask, "Fairy, do we have a day off tomorrow?"
Upon hearing this, Shuang Yue shook her head slightly, her tone carrying a hint of unquestionable determination: "There is no rest for cultivators, only endless cultivation.
This is our mission and our destiny.”
Jin Xi's smile froze slightly when she heard this, but she quickly returned to normal and said with a smile, "Fairy, I would like to take three days off to go home and visit my mother. Is that okay?"
Shuangyue frowned slightly and said earnestly, "Don't make excuses to have fun.
If you leave this sacred mountain and are possessed by evil spirits and bring harm to the people, it will be too late to regret.
In Lingshan, we can protect you and let you practice with peace of mind."
Jin Xi knelt in front of Shuangyue, with endless pleading and expectation in his expression.
Suddenly, he mustered up his courage, stretched out his slightly trembling hands, and gently took Shuangyue's jade-white hand. Tears gleamed in his eyes, and he said in a choked voice, "Sister Fairy, please have mercy on me and let Jinxi go home to see her mother.
My mother is frail and sickly, and she misses me day and night. I am really worried about her."
Upon hearing this, Shuangyue's expression suddenly changed. She violently shook off Jinxi's hand and shouted angrily, "How dare you! Do you know this is Lingshan? How can you be so rude!"
After saying this, she immediately stood up, emitting an inviolable majesty.
Not far away, Wei Ranzhu, Liu Xiaohan and Si Yao were sitting in front of their respective alchemy furnaces with their eyes closed, practicing.
They immediately opened their eyes after hearing the sound, looked at each other, and then stood up and walked towards Shuangyue.
When they saw Jin Xi's situation, they couldn't help but feel a little pity in their hearts, so they all pleaded for Jin Xi.
Wei Ranzhu spoke first, his tone filled with blame and helplessness: "Jin Xi, why don't you kneel down quickly and beg the Sect Master for mercy!"
However, Shuang Yue had a cold expression. She stared at Jin Xi with a sharp gaze and said in a cold voice, "Jin Xi, you are the son of the ancient mythical beast Qilin, and your status is extremely noble. How could your biological mother be so weak and sickly?
You are committing a crime of deceiving your teacher and committing a crime of disobedience. You should be executed according to the law. This is a capital crime!"
Wei Ranzhu, Liu Xiaohan and Si Yao were all shocked when they heard this. They all knelt down and pleaded for Jin Xi again.
Si Yao's voice was soft and pleading, "Sect Master, Jin Xi is young and ignorant, and he speaks without restraint. I hope you will be magnanimous and spare his life."
Liu Xiaohan also said: "Jin Xi is of noble status and is the son of Qilin. How could you, Sect Master, be willing to kill him?"
Wei Ranzhu added: "As an ancient mythical beast, Jin Xi will surely make great contributions to Lingshan and become our guardian beast."