The old man’s shouting left Zi Tianhai stunned.
The old man’s mouth was like a machine, chattering incessantly, scolding Zi Tianhai until he was thoroughly embarrassed.
Finally, after he grew tired of yelling, he took a breath and said, “That token will be kept safe by you. After ten thousand years, it will find its own destiny! And that destiny must be fulfilled through you.”
Destiny?
Fulfilled through him?
Zi Tianhai became even more confused. Just as he was about to ask further, he felt his body being lifted.
At the same time, an enraged roar of “Get out!” echoed throughout Zhan Tian Peak.
By the time Zi Tianhai regained his senses, he was already standing outside Zhan Tian Peak.
Strangely, it was a night with few stars, nowhere near dawn.
He figured the old man had directly manipulated the array and thrown him out.
Oh well!
Since he had been kicked out, he should attend to his urgent matters first!
Zi Tianhai identified his direction and returned directly to his wife and son.
His breakthrough had taken nearly ten days, and he was afraid his wife and son had been worried.
Therefore, this time, he planned to spend a few more days with his family.
Thus, the family stayed in this secluded mountain village for two months before Zi Tianhai quietly embarked on his path of revenge.
…
As the story reached this point, the tea brewed by Ye Lingyuan had nearly run out.
Among them, Zi Linling had drunk the most, while Zi Guochang had barely touched his.
This was because Zi Guochang’s attention was entirely focused on the story itself, leaving him no mind for tea. Su Dan Novel Network
Ye Lingyuan brewed another pot of tea and, looking at Zi Linling dotingly, asked, “Tired?”
Zi Linling nodded, languidly replying, “Indeed, I’m tired!”
“If you’re tired, then rest for a while!”
Ye Lingyuan shifted to one corner of the carriage, clearing a large space for Zi Linling.
Zi Linling didn’t stand on ceremony and lay down directly before the soft couch, closing her eyes.
“Are you really going to sleep?” Zi Guochang asked somewhat anxiously.
He was halfway through the story and eagerly awaiting the continuation.
If Zi Linling slept, Ye Lingyuan would surely not continue.
Zi Linling nodded, pecking like a little chick eating grain.
Zi Guochang grew more anxious and quickly asked, “Aren’t you going to listen anymore?”
Zi Linling’s eyes suddenly snapped open. “Listen to what? It’s already the grand finale, what else is there to listen to?”
Zi Guochang was taken aback. “Grand finale? When did it become the grand finale?”
Zi Linling rolled her eyes. “Zi Tianhai is definitely going to win this time, retrieving the Zi Xu Token. Zi Yishan will certainly not become the leader of the cultivator alliance, he’ll even give up his position as the Zi family head. If this isn’t the grand finale, what is?”
Zi Linling’s words stunned Zi Guochang. After a long moment, he weakly asked, “How do you know?”
Zi Linling replied lazily, “I guessed!”
“Guess? You could guess the grand finale just by guessing?”
In front of this engaged couple, Zi Guochang habitually stopped thinking.
Zi Linling sat up helplessly and shook her head. “Oh, my dear father! Let me ask you, have you ever seen the Family Head Token of the Tianqi Zi family?”
Zi Guochang nodded. Not only had he seen it, but he had also been recognized by the Family Head Token.
“Then it makes sense, doesn’t it? If Zi Tianhai hadn’t retrieved the Zi Xu Token, where would our Tianqi Zi family’s Family Head Token come from?”
“You mean, our Tianqi Zi family is descended from Zi Tianhai?”
Zi Guochang finally understood a little.
“You’re not that stupid!”
Zi Linling silently thought to herself, then nodded. “That’s right! The back mountain of our Tianqi Zi family should be Zhan Tian Peak!”
“Lin’er, can you explain it all at once, without making your old dad rack his brain, alright?” Zi Guochang said irritably.
Zi Linling sighed. “Isn’t it clear yet? Zi Yishan was defeated, his soul severely injured, and his cultivation crippled by Zi Tianhai, but he didn’t die. This is because Zi Tianhai couldn’t bring himself to do it.
Zi Tianhai also retrieved the Zi Xu Token, became the Zi family head, and greatly expanded the Zi family. He even used imperial power to move the Zi family outside Zhan Tian Peak.
After Zi Yishan was crippled, he fled his homeland in disgrace. He eventually chose the land where the Azure Dragon Empire is now located and settled down.
Later, when his lifespan was nearing its end, he told his son about the secret of the Zi Xu Token and instructed him to seize it at the opportune moment!
Thus, the once prosperous Zi family split into the Tianqi Zi family and the Imperial Zi family, and a deep enmity was forged between them.”
After Zi Linling finished speaking, Zi Guochang looked questioningly at Ye Lingyuan.
Ye Lingyuan nodded.
No way?
No matter how much Zi Guochang disbelieved it, he had nothing to say.
Moreover, he had to admire Zi Linling’s meticulous thinking.
Even though Ye Lingyuan hadn’t told her the later part, she could deduce the ending so clearly that one couldn’t help but be impressed.
After speaking, Zi Linling lay down lazily again and closed her eyes.
Previously, whether it was subduing the black space or guiding everyone to climb the abyss of darkness, it had consumed a great deal of her energy.
And after returning to Dongfang City soon, there would be a pile of issues to resolve. Thus, catching up on sleep now was the most appropriate thing to do.
Ye Lingyuan naturally watched Zi Linling sleep, as he could never get enough of looking at her.
Of course, he already had a plan to deal with the four great families in Dongfang City.
Thus, the carriage suddenly became quiet, with only Zi Guochang immersed in the previous story, or rather, the scattered secrets.
To ensure Zi Linling could have a good sleep, Ye Lingyuan ordered the eight-legged golden-maned horses to stop.
Zi Linling slept until midnight.
When she woke up, Zi Guochang was already in deep cultivation, and Ye Lingyuan was leaning in the corner of the carriage, resting with his eyes closed.
Just as Zi Linling was about to reach out and touch Ye Lingyuan’s handsome face, he suddenly opened his eyes.
“Lin’er, just woke up and already lusting after this king’s appearance?”
There was a hint of playful amusement in Ye Lingyuan’s eyes.
Zi Linling, caught red-handed when trying to sneak a touch, was not embarrassed. Instead, she continued to tease, “With such a stunning beauty before me, it would be an insult to our journey together if I didn’t lust after you.”
Ye Lingyuan’s lips curved upwards, teasingly remarking, “Lin’er is becoming bolder and thicker-skinned nowadays!”
Zi Linling chuckled, “One would be at a disadvantage if they weren’t thick-skinned when with His Highness!”
Ye Lingyuan nodded and said, “This Princess Consort speaks wisely! If that’s the case, then this king shall shamelessly ask the Princess Consort for something.”
“What thing?” Zi Linling instantly became vigilant.
Unfortunately, her vigilance was of no use when the prince intended to do something.
Ye Lingyuan suddenly pulled Zi Linling into his embrace, making her sit on his lap. With a loud smack, he kissed her.
“Alright! This thing is indeed delicious, making this king willing to endure any hardship!”