[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancestor-the-times-have-changed":3,"chapter-ancestor-the-times-have-changed-ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-113":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Ancestor, the Times Have Changed",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2299435,4498,"Chapter 113: Strolling with Senior Sister","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-113",113,"\u003Cp>Long ago, Sister was not as aloof as she is now—she talked a lot, but usually pretended to be cold, so she typically wore light-colored clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, when she truly stopped speaking much, she never wore dark clothes again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which do you think is better—this version now, or the one before?” Bie Xuening asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Both are fine, each with its own merits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister herself is an exceptionally graceful beauty; any outfit is merely an accent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bie Xuening nodded slightly, about to say something, when her brows suddenly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She extended her hand, and with a flash of light, a long sword appeared in her palm—Yue Ling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Ling immediately transformed into a streak of light that descended to the ground, reverting into the form of a little girl, looking up at Bie Xuening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to go out and play too!” Fearing her master would refuse, she quickly added, “I’ve been locked up for so many years—I want to walk around more!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, she would be a free sword! Xu Xing smiled: “Sister, let her go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given her restless nature, being confined for so long, wanting to move about more is only natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t cause trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, Master!” Yue Ling then turned to Xu Xing with gratitude: “Thank you, Sword Ancestor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, go on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Ling bowed to both of them, then turned and ran off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching her disappear into the distance, Xu Xing and Bie Xuening continued walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent years, more and more tourists have visited Jianzong, so the sect has built several distinctive attractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, the two arrived at an ancient-style small town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its overall style was much like the more prosperous mortal towns Xu Xing had known before his seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the town’s center lay a vast lake, with the entire settlement built around its shores; lotus leaves stretched across the water, and delicate lotus flowers nestled among them, evoking deep atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the lake’s center floated a large gray stone, inscribed with a single character: “Sword.” Its dull surface bore countless shallow and deep sword marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Trial Sword Stone! It was one of Jianzong’s signature tourist attractions, replaced annually; visitors would debate the strength of this year’s Foundation Establishment cultivators based on the depth of the sword marks on the stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, the stone was nearly severed in half, sparking heated discussion and even trending on the Spiritual Net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking along the lakeshore on paved blue stone, the classical, elegant buildings on either side gave Xu Xing the feeling of returning to his life before seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing tourists taking photos with their phones, Xu Xing realized everything had truly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this change was undoubtedly for the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bie Xuening followed behind Xu Xing, watching his back, her gaze subtly shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This time, after emerging from seclusion, my younger brother seems happier than ever before.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Still, things really are much better now—whether it’s that rebellious disciple or the little yellow duck.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So… did my younger brother always want the world to become like this?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still remembered when their master first took in her younger brother—he showed no outstanding talent, not even matching ordinary geniuses, let alone herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he was especially lively and got along well with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at some point, he began advancing faster and faster, eventually outpacing everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she recalled these memories, Xu Xing ahead suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister, would you like to try one of these?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? Bie Xuening paused, following his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a snack stall, where several Foundation Establishment disciples of Jianzong were busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the steaming pot beside it, a faint aroma of wine drifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was wine-glutinous rice balls—she recognized it at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That rebellious disciple once brought her some after returning from a mission; the taste was excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her agreement, the two found an empty seat and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the food was prepared in advance, shortly after ordering, two bowls of wine-glutinous rice balls and a plate of fried lotus petals were served.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enjoy your meal, everyone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you Jianzong disciples? Do Jianzong disciples really need to run stalls?” Xu Xing asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just earning some extra cash,” one disciple replied casually. Though Jianzong disciples received good benefits, buying elixirs, acquiring magic treasures—all cost money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During peak tourist season, running a small stall sometimes earned more than completing a sect mission! Everything was for cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Xu Xing chatted with the disciple, Bie Xuening had already scooped two rice balls into her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glutinous rice balls were soft and chewy, the fermented wine sweet and delicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing turned his head, reached over, and took disposable chopsticks and a spoon; he placed the spoon on the bowl’s rim, then picked up a golden-fried lotus petal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crunch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crispy petal paired perfectly with the soft red bean paste inside, and a sip of the wine-glutinous rice balls afterward perfectly cut the richness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, is Yuan someone like you?” Bie Xuening suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Tai Xuan World, there had been rumors that the Sword Ancestor was not from this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the rumor eventually faded, dismissed as mere gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Bie Xuening knew well—it was no rumor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing paused, then did not deny: “Yes, I’m certain he’s like me, but I’m not sure if he’s from the same place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his current realm, whether he concealed it or not mattered little—besides, Sister was his closest person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bie Xuening’s heart stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Yuan was indeed like my younger brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he was so interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But he really did well—just like this,” Xu Xing said, lifting his bowl of wine-glutinous rice balls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wine-glutinous rice balls were created three hundred years ago by Holy Emperor Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Legend says he made them to apologize to a disciple from Lingyin Workshop who had followed him faithfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister, how do you think things now compare to the past?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compare now to the past?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had long known the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Compared to the past, things are certainly much better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a voice called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure dashed toward them from afar—short in stature, with a delicate face like a porcelain doll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Yue Ling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly reached the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you back?” Bie Xuening looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Give me some spirit coins!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She extended her hand, utterly unashamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, she had spotted a beautifully crafted sword tassel and thought it perfect for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she encountered a serious problem—she had no money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since forging spirit coins was illegal, she feared being locked up again, so she ran back to beg her master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword cultivators nurture their swords—isn’t that normal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rebellious disciple asking her for money was one thing; now even her sword was asking for cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bie Xuening pulled out a storage ring and issued a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t cause trouble—otherwise, you know the consequences.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Ling snatched the storage ring and nodded frantically: “Don’t worry, don’t worry!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned and ran off again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third update, a bit late—please subscribe! 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