[{"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-586":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},2299908,4498,"Chapter 586: BECAUSE I","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-586",586,"\u003Cp>“Why would Lord Yueying…?” Li Ke asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been under her master’s tutelage for so many years and had rarely seen Yueying take human form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just came out for a walk, and to keep Yue Ling company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s what she said, but her idea of “going out for a walk” was just watching Yue Ling play games here for days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Jiu Yu was still soothing her sentient sword inside her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew her sentient sword had always idolized Yueying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, she had even used that as an excuse to assign her sword plenty of “training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssshh~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling everything that had happened in the Yueying Secret Realm back in Xuanjian City, she felt a chill run down the back of her skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely must not let her out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Chi Jiu Yu replied inwardly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a bit too sudden to just let you out like this, isn’t it? I need to find a proper reason first and ask Yueying’s opinion, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the emerald-gold sword instantly fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after all this time, she still acted this way—easily swayed whenever Yueying was involved. She could write flawless mission reports, her intelligence barely one notch below her master’s…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Jiu Yu muttered inwardly, glancing at Yue Ling, who was still playing games beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the dazzling screen froze, leaving only a massive “WIN” character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Ling exhaled deeply and leaned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned around, sizing up Chi Jiu Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m right here standing in front of you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Jiu Yu grumbled inwardly, pulling a brand-new box from her storage ring and handing it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here! The limited-edition collaborative controller for The Supreme Return Path, just as I promised.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t even used the “Immortal Sword” brand for her dealings at the Supreme Dao Sect—her own name had proven more useful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had seriously underestimated the value of “The Number One Prodigy of the Ten Thousand Realms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Ling’s eyes lit up, and she quickly reached out to take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks so much!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who’s who between us?” Chi Jiu Yu waved her hand grandly. “Just support me when I run for Sect Leader!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm-hmm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Ling happily tore open the packaging, nodding eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ke: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This damn fish is bribing right here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t she say she’d prepared only four gifts?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, why aren’t you playing games with your master? Why come to your aunt’s place?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because the Phantom Ancestor came! The Master said I didn’t look like an Immortal Sword, so he told me to go find somewhere else to play.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Jiu Yu’s cave had been renovated again, and all those things had been packed up and taken away during her drunken episode last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, she herself wasn’t around—there’d be nothing fun to do there anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you came to your aunt’s place?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once she started playing, she couldn’t leave anymore…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The equipment here at the Sword Ancestor’s place is just that good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You really...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Jiu Yu had barely spoken two words when the sentient voice of the emerald-gold sword echoed again in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though still excited, it only asked when she could finally come out to meet Yueying…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made Chi Jiu Yu feel slightly guilty for continuing to deceive her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, her sentient sword was obedient, cooked for her, and even helped write mission reports…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screw it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let it be!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Yueying… my sentient sword wants to meet you. Could you…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Ke stared at Chi Jiu Yu in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This damn fish, so rebellious—would she really address someone like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Ling also snapped her head up, staring at Chi Jiu Yu, suddenly heartbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve never even called me “Lord Yue Ling”!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yueying’s expression remained calm: “Let her out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the words left her lips, a flash of emerald-gold light shot from Chi Jiu Yu’s forehead, forming a simple, ancient emerald-gold sword that hovered gently in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-Yueying Lord!” came a clear, slightly childish voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps from the thrill of meeting her idol, the blade trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they first met, she was merely a sentient spark, lacking even full awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she possessed full consciousness and could even speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a sword’s perspective, this progress was remarkably swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Yueying spoke with her usual impassive expression, the emerald-gold sword was thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fish-Fish Master! Training!” she exclaimed happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fish-Fish Master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ke’s gaze turned peculiar—Chi Jiu Yu’s sentient sword was strange too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chi Jiu Yu no longer cared; her eyes were vacant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course she couldn’t escape it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your previous training had little effect,” Yueying said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the clear, childish voice pulled Chi Jiu Yu’s thoughts back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It helped!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emerald-gold sword declared firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Learning, good! Training, good! I can, make spells! Write reports!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Jiu Yu’s eyes regained their luster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yueying paused, and her eternally cold expression briefly softened into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you like it, that’s enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sentient swords have different temperaments—just as she preferred staying by her master’s side, and Yue Ling loved running around and playing games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could tell this little one genuinely believed it was wonderful to help her sword master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hardworking type of sword spirit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This damn fish really has good luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ke muttered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About ten minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ke, Chi Jiu Yu, and Yue Ling walked out of the Sword Ancestor’s Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, Sister, Yue Ling, I’m heading back!” Chi Jiu Yu called out loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she bolted down the mountain as fast as she could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Chi Jiu Yu’s retreating figure, Yue Ling hugged the controller, looking somewhat downcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You shouldn’t take it too seriously,” Li Ke said, trying to comfort her. “That damn fish is rebellious through and through—she only called him that because she needed something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Ling blinked: “Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it's true—you'll know when she needs something from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she needs something from me...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked her eyes: \"During the sect leader election?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not sure about that,\" Li Ke shrugged. \"Anyway, don't dwell on this small matter—let's go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Li Ke also left.\u003C\u002Fp>",1040,"2026-06-20T06:44:14.883Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fe5711c2c1479d14203ae1db0904267d0701c6bab7b4e8f923f464498663b358","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-587","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-585",648,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancestor-the-times-have-changed-cover.jpg"]