"I did it!"
It was only when the sun had risen that Ning ng Yao fully woke up.
Excitedly, she ran inside after seeing the disappearing tail behind her.
That’s when she discovered Ni Chang lying beside Lin Fan, their hands still tightly clasped together.
"What did you achieve?"
Startled awake by Ning ng Yao’s voice, Zhao Jiaqi finally opened her eyes groggily.
The sunlight streaming in through the window made her sowhat uncomfortable.
After all, it had been over three months since she had seen such bright light in the caverns of the sky.
"The Cultivation Technique you taught ... I’ve mastered it!"
Ning ng Yao looked at Zhao Jiaqi.
The way she had just stretched made her feel suddenly unfamiliar.
That certainly wasn’t a gesture the reserved Ni Chang would make.
"? I... How did I get back here!"
Zhao Jiaqi finally realized, as she was still holding Lin Fan’s hand in front of Ning ng Yao, and quickly let go as she stood up.
She clearly rembered falling asleep in the caverns of the sky, so how had she suddenly returned to Ning Mansion?
"You... You’re Jiaqi... Ni Chang has left!"
The quick-witted Ning ng Yao looked at Zhao Jiaqi, surprised.
From her deanor and actions, it was no longer Ni Chang occupying that body.
"Yes... How did she leave? And... why does my body hurt so much?"
Zhao Jiaqi moved a bit, feeling the clear pain from last night’s injury still present in her body.
However, her first instinct was to turn her head and look at Lin Fan.
"He... How co he hasn’t woken up yet? Did Ni Chang fail?"
"Yes, last night’s formation was interrupted, so he didn’t wake up."
It was then that Ning ng Yao recounted the events of the previous night.
But she did not tell her about unexpectedly acquiring the Cultivation Technique.
"That’s outrageous, does the Gong Family not know that I am from Dragon Tooth? They even dared to attack , it’s utterly unconscionable. I will definitely not let them off."
After hearing what had happened, Zhao Jiaqi clenched her fists in anger imdiately.
To think that they even dared to strike her, she definitely would not let this go.
But at the mont, she was more concerned about Lin Fan.
"Did Ni Chang say whether there’s still a chance for Lin Fan to wake up?"
"She didn’t say anything, she just left suddenly without leaving any ssage. I was thinking, if this doesn’t work, we could try again next month."
Ning ng Yao pursed her lips.
Now she had strong powers to protect Lin Fan.
So, she could still give it another try, couldn’t she?
"So formations, once used, might not be usable again. Her sudden departure probably ans she was out of options."
Looking at Lin Fan who was still asleep, Zhao Jiaqi took a deep breath.
If even Ni Chang was out of solutions, then there might truly be no one in this world who could wake him up.
"What do we do now?"
Ning ng Yao looked at Zhao Jiaqi, feeling helpless.
Though she was happy to have acquired the Cultivation Technique, no longer the least significant of Lin Fan’s admirers,
she really couldn’t bring herself to smile at the mont.
"Then, we can only wait... But I’ll call ho first to tell Grandpa to deal with the Gong Family properly so that they won’t dare to co knocking again!"
Zhao Jiaqi turned and walked out of the room.
Staying here, watching Lin Fan lying motionless, she could do nothing but feel heartache.
So, the only thing that could be resolved now was the entanglent with the Gong Family.
Thus, she took out her phone and dialed her grandfather’s number.
"Where have you been, you naughty girl? I haven’t been able to reach you for months!"
The call connected almost imdiately, and the voice of the Dragon Emperor ca through.
"I’ve been out trying to find a way to save Lin Fan."
Zhao Jiaqi pouted as she spoke.
"Did you find a thod?"
Upon hearing this, the Dragon Emperor imdiately pressed on.
Unfortunately, Zhao Jiaqi’s reply dampened his spirits once more.
"I thought I had found one, but it didn’t work as expected."
"Well, alright, healing a soul caught in chaos isn’t that easy. However, a few days ago, Prince Zhen Nan sent word that he knows a wandering Taoist with considerable strength and skilled in Array Skill. Originally, he wanted to ask the person to treat Lin Fan, but that guy is temperantal, so he called instead."
The Dragon Emperor paused and continued, "Through the connections of the Dragon Teeth, I’ve reached out to him, but he said he cannot possibly intervene in secular matters. If you want to save Lin Fan, soone has to go and learn from him. After much thought, I think you’re the most suitable. So, do you want to save Lin Fan or not?"
"Grandpa, are you serious? Why do I feel like you’re just trying to trick into leaving Jiangning?"
Zhao Jiaqi was no fool.
Even if her grandfather was speaking through Prince Zhen Nan’s mouth, she didn’t believe it was true.
After all, how many eccentric hermits could there be in this world, let alone ones who readily agree to take soone as their apprentice?
"How could that be? This is all directly from Prince Zhen Nan. If you don’t want to save Lin Fan, then stay in Jiangning and watch him lying there like a vegetable for the rest of his life."
The Dragon Emperor’s words made Zhao Jiaqi furrow her brows.
After a long silence, she finally sighed, "Fine, then I’ll go learn. Have Prince Zhen Nan send a car to pick up."
"Really? That’s great, I’ll call Prince Zhen Nan right away!"
The Dragon Emperor hadn’t expected Zhao Jiaqi to agree so quickly.
His anxious heart finally settled.
"But you must ensure that the Gong Family dares not harass Lin Fan in the future, or else I won’t go anywhere!"
Zhao Jiaqi quickly reminded him.
Although she suspected that her grandfather might have concocted the lie just to coax her into leaving, the thought of Lin Fan lying there left her unsure of how to face the situation.
After all, they had always been bickering like enemies, and seeing him like this pained her heart too much.
So, no matter what, she had to get away from here.
This excuse at least made her feel a bit better for now.
"No problem. I will use the Dragon Teeth to issue a decree to the Gong Family, demanding they do not harm our people. Now pack your things; Prince Zhen Nan’s car will arrive soon."
The Dragon Emperor agreed without hesitation, then hung up the call.
After a deep sigh, he dialed Prince Zhen Nan’s number.
As for Zhao Jiaqi, she turned back to the room. Glancing at Lin Fan, who lay motionless on the bed, she stepped forward to Ning ngyao.
"I’ve inford Grandpa, and he has assured that as Dragon Teeth, he will negotiate with the Gong Family. They shouldn’t trouble you any longer. Moreover, Grandpa ntioned that there might be a hermit who knows how to awaken Lin Fan. However, due to special reasons, he no longer cos down the mountain. Hence, Grandpa is considering sending to learn from him. If I can master it, then I can save Lin Fan."
As Zhao Jiaqi held Ning ngyao’s hand, her gaze clearly evaded the latter’s.
The lies against her heart, she didn’t know how long she could suppress them.
Ning ngyao could naturally see her evasive eyes but didn’t expose her and instead smiled, tightening her grip on her hand.
"That’s good. Hurry on your way then. I’m looking forward to the day you return and save him."
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