Chapter 168

Chapter 168: Returning to Kun Yu City 2

“Wei Ling Yue said your mother accidentally stepped on an incomplete teleportation formation, and she vanished instantly right in front of him.

“After that, he tried to contact your mother, but the message talisman just circled in place. With no other choice, he gave up exploring the ancient cultivator’s cave dwelling and returned to Kun Yu City.

“Wei Ling Yue said he went back to check your mother’s soul lamp in the Wei Family, and it showed she was still alive, just temporarily not back.

“A month later, he brought an extinguished soul lamp to the Feng Family and said your mother had ‘fallen.'”

Feng Jia Qing’s voice grew colder. “But in the Feng Family’s soul lamp hall, your mother’s soul lamp never went out. And your mother even used a bloodline secret technique to tell us she was in the Lofty Spirit Realm and that we didn’t need to worry.”

Yun Xi’s eyes lit up. “Uncle means Mother is in the spirit realm?”

“Yes,” Feng Jia Qing said. “But at the time, your mother’s cultivation was only mid Foundation Establishment. In the Upper Realm, it must have been very hard. After that, your mother never sent another message.”

He added calmly, “First, using a bloodline secret technique across realms costs a huge amount of blood essence. Second, your mother seemed like she didn’t want to return to the Vast Cosmos Realm anymore.”

Yun Xi understood. As a woman with an adult soul, rather than stay beside a man who didn’t love her, it was better to fight her way through the Upper Realm. Since she had the chance to reach a higher level of existence, why come back to the Vast Cosmos Realm? Maybe her cultivation would even improve faster in the Lofty Spirit Realm.

And her daughter was likely her only attachment. That was why she had left so many backups, all to make her daughter’s cultivation smoother.

Feng Jia Qing said at the right time, “Yun Xi, don’t think too much. The soul lamp being lit at least proves your mother is still alive. Your cultivation has already reached the Golden Core Stage. I believe that one day, you’ll ascend to the Lofty Spirit Realm. When you reach the spirit realm, you can use the soul lamp to find your mother. Any doubts you have, you can ask her face to face.”

Yun Xi nodded. “Uncle, I know Mother must have her own hardships. I don’t blame her. When I ascend to the spirit realm, I’ll let Mother know the clan is safe and sound, and that I’m doing well too.”

“Good,” Feng Jia Qing said. “Since that’s the case, this time I’ll give you your mother’s soul lamp.”

Yun Xi didn’t refuse. Her connection to Feng Jia Yun ran deep. She believed that once she reached the Upper Realm, she would definitely meet the original body’s mother.

After Feng Jia Qing arranged the clan’s affairs, he went into seclusion to attempt forming his Golden Core. Yun Xi was still worried, so she stayed in the Feng Family for three more days. Only after she confirmed Feng Jia Qing successfully survived the Thunder Tribulation and formed his Golden Core did she leave the Feng Family without a sound.

On the fourth day, Yun Xi returned to the Wei Family openly.

Wei Ling Tao looked at his niece, whose face strongly resembled his sister-in-law’s, and felt a complicated mix of emotions. When it came to children, he had still lost to his elder brother. How could such an outstanding daughter belong to that unreliable older brother’s bloodline?

Those thoughts flashed through his mind and vanished. He smiled and said, “Yun Xi, congratulations on reaching Golden Core. Your return will give the Wei Family a great boost.”

Yun Xi smiled faintly. “Mm. When I entered the city, I heard the Feng Family head broke through to Golden Core not long ago. After I meet Father, I plan to visit Uncle.”

“Hehe, as you should, as you should,” Wei Ling Tao said, clearly speaking against his true feelings. “The Feng Family head will definitely be happy to see you.”

He had a vague suspicion that his niece had returned at far too convenient a moment, but he couldn’t ask.

Yun Xi had already smiled and changed the topic. “Second Uncle, where is Father?”

“He’s in seclusion. He should have received the news that you’re back by now.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Ling Yue hurried into the main hall.

The moment Wei Ling Yue saw Yun Xi, his face stiffened. Then he forced a smile. “Yun Xi, you’re back? You’ve really brought honor to your father. Your cultivation is even higher than mine now.”

Yun Xi sat firmly in the chair. She didn’t even lift herself an inch. She only nodded slightly. “Father, I heard you were injured when you failed to break through to Golden Core. Is your injury any better?”

One sentence stabbed straight into Wei Ling Yue’s sore spot. But with the family head present, he could only answer stiffly, “It’s nothing. Just some minor injuries. Seeing you back has already healed most of it. You don’t need to worry.”

Yun Xi swept him once with her divine sense and knew he was forcing it. With a sweet, almost innocent sigh, she said, “Then I worried for nothing. I even prepared some excellent healing pills. Since that’s the case, I’ll keep them for myself.”

Wei Ling Yue’s chest tightened. He immediately regretted speaking too quickly. He hurriedly said, “This is your heartfelt intention. How could I reject it?”

Only then did Yun Xi smile sweetly and stand up. “Family Head, I’ll go back with Father first. If you need anything, you can come to Zhuo Hua Courtyard to find me.”

Wei Ling Tao smiled. “You two haven’t seen each other for ten years. Of course you should spend time together. When you’re free, your uncle will talk with you again.”

Yun Xi clasped her hands in salute, then returned with Wei Ling Yue – whose face was full of awkwardness – to Zhuo Hua Courtyard.

But Zhuo Hua Courtyard had already changed owners. It was now Du Ruo Lan’s residence.

Yun Xi frowned in displeasure. “Father, I haven’t even been gone that long, and the courtyard already changed hands. Are you not welcoming your daughter back?”

Wei Ling Yue replied awkwardly, “This… of course not…”

He had been unable to resist pillow talk. In the second year after Yun Xi left, he gave Zhuo Hua Courtyard to Du Ruo Lan. Still, he tried to justify it. “Du Ruo Lan is already my wife. It isn’t overstepping for her to live in Zhuo Hua Courtyard.”

Yun Xi glanced at Wei Ling Yue and tossed the problem right back at him. “Father, I was born in Zhuo Hua Courtyard. I grew up here. I miss it deeply.”

Wei Ling Yue wiped at an imaginary sweat on his forehead. “Yun Xi, don’t worry. I’ll have people clear the courtyard out right now. Wait a moment.”

Only then did Yun Xi smile. “Fine. I’ll listen to Father.”

She had no intention of being the villain. This was Wei Ling Yue’s fault in the first place.

If Wei Ling Yue hadn’t been so eager to elevate Du Ruo Lan, Yun Xi wouldn’t have made a move like this. She was simply helping Feng Jia Yun vent a bit of anger.

Wei Ling Yue could choose not to love Feng Jia Yun, but he should have shown basic respect. After all, they shared a daughter.

Wei Ling Yue’s actions weren’t just slapping Feng Jia Yun in the face – they were trampling his own daughter’s dignity. Now Yun Xi was going to return it all, exactly as it was.

Wei Ling Yue had already ordered people to clear the courtyard. Before long, Du Ruo Lan appeared in front of Yun Xi with a face full of fury.

But she didn’t even get to speak. With just one look from Yun Xi, Du Ruo Lan dropped to her knees at Yun Xi’s feet.

Yun Xi’s tone remained calm. “Madam Wei, why are you giving such a grand bow? This Master can’t accept it.”

Du Ruo Lan hated it, but she couldn’t stand up. She knew Yun Xi was doing it on purpose, just to give her a warning and humiliation. In the end, she could only bite her lip and say, “Du Ruo Lan greets Master Wei.”

Yun Xi smiled slightly and flicked her sleeve. “Get up and speak. If Father sees this, he’ll blame me.”

Du Ruo Lan felt her body lighten. At last, she could stand.

She knew she couldn’t gain anything from Yun Xi, so she decided to take a step back first. As she turned to leave, Yun Xi spoke again.

“Don’t you want to know how Yun Qing is doing?”