The imperial capital finally cleared up after the Laba porridge was eaten, and Ye Feng proposed a walk with Hong Qingyan to clear their minds. Despite having been in the imperial capital for quite so ti now, they had yet to truly take in this thousand-year-old ancient capital.
Hong Qingyan readily agreed as such opportunities for just the two of them to be together were rare. Nowadays, with Sima Zhan Tian's cultivation level growing daily and Sausage Sister seemingly having noticed sothing, she's been sticking to that big fellow relentlessly, and training almost day and night.
Of course, such training wasn't done in the room, but rather on the Martial Arts Training Plaza with real combat. Initially, Sima Zhan Tian was reluctant, as he always ended up beaten black and blue and even complained to Ye Feng a few tis. However, every ti he ca back dismissed without ceremony.
But later, Sima Zhan Tian discovered to his surprise that after each battle, his cultivation realm improved. Therefore, he fought more fiercely over ti, even clinging to Sausage Sister all night long. Eventually, Sausage Sister was the one who couldn't keep up, but knowing it was beneficial for Zhan Tian, she willingly played the role of his sparring partner.
As for Long Nannan, the quirky girl had suddenly developed a fascination with dicine, so she was dragging Yu Feiyu in and out of the Divine Doctor Sect these past few days, even managing to snatch so treasures from the Sect several tis – much to Yu Feiyu's helplessness.
Furthermore, Long Nannan ntioned wanting to visit the Valley of the dicine God, which led Yu Feiyu to imdiately concoct an excuse to decline, thinking to himself that if Nannan went to the Valley, she'd likely turn it upside down.
It was because of this that Ye Feng finally had so peace. After leaving the Northern Cloud Residence, the two of them headed straight in the western direction. This area was the imperial capital's back garden, to be precise, the past emperors' garden, but due to last century's disasters, it was largely destroyed with ruins everywhere.
Seeing this, Ye Feng's determination only grew stronger; as long as he was there, foreign forces would never be allowed to step half into the Xuanyuan Nation again.
What Ye Feng didn't expect was that as his conviction solidified, the ntal Power Nucleus within his Sea of Consciousness had unexpectedly grown larger without any signs, clearly indicating a boost in his spiritual power.
"It's unexpected that one can cultivate spiritual power in this way. It seems that this is my path, at least the path I am currently cultivating, starting with the common people in the nation, aiming for the people's welfare, and taking the nation's safety as my duty!"
Ye Feng felt increasingly lucid in his heart. Of course, the path he was cultivating and adhering to was completely in line with the principle of Emperor's Dao, so he felt his State of Mind becoming clearer.
The winter sun felt warm even though the weather was still cold, and there were not a few visitors in the garden. This ti Ye Feng hadn't brought any subordinates with him, so he and Hong Qingyan just looked like ordinary tourists, attracting no one's attention.
It wasn't until the afternoon that the two of them decided to head back to the Northern Cloud Residence. However, as soon as they entered the courtyard, a servant reported that there was a guest seeking an audience with Hong Qingyan.
"A visitor for ? That's strange; I don't have any friends. Could it be soone from the Hong Family of Jiangdu?" Hong Qingyan asked.
"This servant does not know. The visitor is alone, a woman, who claims to be surnad Hong and acquainted with the Mistress. So, I led her to the parlor," the servant replied, bowing.
"Surnad Hong? Could it be soone from the Hong Family of Jiangdu?" Hong Qingyan wondered.
Hearing this, Ye Feng raised an eyebrow and then said, "I doubt it's the Hong Family of Jiangdu. Were it them, they should be seeking an audience with instead."
Finally realizing sothing, Hong Qingyan turned to Ye Feng, "Big Brother Ye, do you an it's soone from the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan?"
"That's likely," Ye Feng nodded slightly.
Hong Qingyan imdiately beca sowhat anxious. She naturally knew why soone from the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan would co looking for her. After thinking for a mont, she said, "Big Brother Ye, will you co with ?"
Ye Feng shook his head, "I think it's better for you to go alone. After all, this is related to your origins, sothing you've wanted to understand, right?"
With a gentle smile, Ye Feng reassured, "Don't worry. Since the visitor ca alone, it indicates that nothing major will happen. As for you, no matter what the other party says, follow your heart. As for , no matter what decision you make, as long as it's the right one, I'll support you."
Hearing this, Hong Qingyan managed to calm her fluttered emotions, nodded, and said, "Alright, Big Brother Ye, I'll follow your advice and et this person."
"Go ahead; I'll wait for you in the study," Ye Feng waved his hand, and Hong Qingyan then turned and walked towards the parlor.
In fact, Ye Feng could guess the purpose of the visit from the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan without going. Now that Hong Qingyan had awakened the Heritage Spell of the Wings of Light, according to what Hong Tiandu had said, this Technique was an invaluable legacy of the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan. Hence, it was highly probable that they wanted Hong Qingyan to return to the family.
The reason Ye Feng didn't accompany her was to avoid interfering with Hong Qingyan's thoughts. After all, no matter what, Hong Qingyan was part of the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan. Not only was her inheritance there, but potentially her biological parents as well. That's why Ye Feng stated that no matter what Hong Qingyan's choice was, he would understand and support her.
Even if Hong Qingyan ca back later wanting to return to the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan, Ye Feng would support her unwaveringly—it was a man's responsibility!
When Hong Qingyan entered the parlor, she saw a woman dressed in green with an elegant and kind appearance, especially the warm smile on her face, which gave off a sense of mild warmth.
As soon as the lady in green saw Hong Qingyan, she smiled sweetly and stepped forward, "I presu you must be Qingyan? My na is Hong Yaoyao, you can also call Aunt Yao."
Hong Qingyan walked in, simply greeted, "Hello, please take a seat!"
Although Hong Yaoyao looked frail, her aura was anything but weak. She was a practitioner with the might of a Half-Step Golden Core Cultivation, a level that even within the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan would definitely rank her among the elders. In fact, her presence seed much more formidable than those two elders from the Hong Family they had encountered in the Heavenly Movent Mountain Range that day.
After the person serving tea placed it before them and withdrew, leaving only the two of them in the living room, Hong Yaoyao eyed Hong Qingyan from top to bottom. After a long while, she said, "Not bad at all. You truly are a daughter of our Hong Family, with such a fresh, elegant, and devastatingly beautiful appearance."
Hong Qingyan asked indifferently, "May I ask what you an by that?"
Hong Yaoyao smiled slightly and said, "It seems that you may not yet know your true identity and origins."
Despite the initial panic she felt before entering, Hong Qingyan's face remained expressionless. Strangely enough, upon seeing the other party, she beca imnsely calm, her mind undisturbed.
"You know about my background and origins?" Hong Qingyan countered.
Hong Yaoyao smiled faintly again, "A few days ago in the Heavenly Movent Mountain Range, Miss, you deployed the 'Wings of Light', a Magic Technique which, I must say, is our Hong Family's Heritage Spell. Moreover, it can only be passed down through our bloodline. In other words, only soone with the blood of our Ancient Hong Family can awaken and use this Magic Technique."
Hong Qingyan fell silent, seemingly deep in thought, with no one knowing what she was contemplating at that mont.
Hong Yaoyao asked with a smile, "Now, you must know about your origins, right? We know you suffered quite a bit in the orphanage as a child, and even after being adopted, life wasn't easy for you. Of course, our Hong Family of the Ancient Clan bears so responsibility for that, but we are willing to make ands."
"Make ands? How so?" Hong Qingyan suddenly pressed, raising her voice a bit.
Hong Yaoyao was slightly taken aback, clearly sensing the emotional surge in Hong Qingyan. Sighing, she said, "As won, I can understand your feelings, but what's done is done. There's no need to dwell on the past too much, right? We should look forward, shouldn't we?"
"Our Ancient Hong Family is one of the Four Great Ancient Clans of today, exponentially more powerful than the world of mortals, not to ntion those so-called Martial Arts Sects."
Hong Qingyan cut her off bluntly, "Just say what you want to say directly. Don't beat around the bush. I don't like to go in circles and deal with all these underhanded tactics."
"Yes, yes!" Hong Yaoyao gave a slight wry laugh, then sighed, "I am here this ti representing the entire Hong Family of the Ancient Clan. If you're willing to return to the family now, the family will compensate you. They'll not only invest resources to prioritize your training but also help you overco the uncontrollable frenzied state that arises when your Bloodline of the Wings of Light is awakened."
"You may not be fully aware of what it ans for our family to focus on training soone. Let put it this way, with your bloodline talent and the family's dedicated training, within ten years, you will stand out among the younger generation. In the future, you might even be among the very top of this world. Does that help you understand our family's sincerity?"
"The family's sincerity?" Hong Qingyan let out a cold laugh, then slowly rose to her feet, word by word, "If your Hong Family truly had any sincerity, you wouldn't have only sent you! Do you know what matters most to ?"
Hong Yaoyao was taken aback by this, and after a long mont, she replied, "Not sending the right person? But in our Hong Family, it doesn't really matter who is sent, the ssage is the sa."
Hong Qingyan laughed and with a turn and a wave of her hand, said, "Please leave."
Hong Yaoyao narrowed her eyes, asking in a cold voice, "So you're refusing?"
Hong Qingyan no longer spoke; there was no need for her to say anything further.
Still not giving up, Hong Yaoyao said, "You should know that with your current cultivation state, you absolutely cannot control the awakening state of that bloodline. If you activate it frequently, you will definitely fall into Deviation and even risk your life. You should be clear about that."
"That is my own business, and I don't need your concern," Hong Qingyan responded coldly.
Hong Yaoyao stared at her, as if trying to see through her, unable to comprehend why Hong Qingyan would reject such an offer from the family.
"Alright, tell , what do you care about the most?" Hong Yaoyao finally inquired.
Hong Qingyan stared back at her, saying word for word, "You at least ought to tell who my biological parents are. Back then, why did they abandon ? Not like you're doing now, outright asking to return to your so-called family as if you are bestowing a favor. Do you really think I care about your Ancient Hong Family?"
Only then did Hong Yaoyao realize her oversight and sighed deeply, "I was neglectful, but I still think you should seriously consider it. I will take my leave for now, but I will co again."
After these words, Hong Yaoyao left in dejection. Hong Qingyan just stood there, a profound sadness surfacing on her face.
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