Chapter 269: Arriving at Xuancheng, Where Did Jiang Daoyun Go?

Not long after.

Tiandou Prefecture, near Xuancheng.

A streak of flowing light cut across from the distant horizon.

This person was precisely Jiang Daoyun, who had rushed over from Shanhai Prefecture.

Seeing that he was getting closer and closer to his hometown, he could not help but laugh.

Hearing the laughter, Jiang Yi inquired, "Where are we now?"

Jiang Hao gazed at the tall city that had appeared within his line of sight ahead.

Although it had been many years since he last saw it, his memory was somewhat hazy.

But the moment he truly laid eyes on it,

he immediately overlaid the scene before him with the picture in his memory.

Several years' time.

Xuancheng's appearance had not changed in the slightest.

It was even still the autumn-rain season.

On the official road outside the city,

a row of apricot trees was planted, their fallen leaves fluttering.

Just as it had looked when he left.

Jiang Hao squinted his eyes into crescents, broke into a happy grin, and showed his white teeth: "Brother, I can already see Xuancheng! Uncle Yun is bringing us home!"

Hearing this, on Jiang Yi's stiff face, a faint smile was forced out: "Back already? I wonder how the family is doing now..."

The two began to chat idly.

Jiang Daoyun, meanwhile, gave a slight smile as the primal energy within his body erupted, causing his speed to surge abruptly.

Very soon, he passed through Xuancheng's city wall from high above and entered its interior.

He carefully surveyed the area below.

Gazing at the family residence drawing ever nearer,

his heart could not help but surge with emotion.

He could not help but begin to imagine — when the clansmen saw him shortly, and learned that his Primal Sea had already been formed, just how astonished would they be?

However, this surge of excitement did not last long.

When Jiang Daoyun, full of expectation, descended into the Jiang family courtyard,

he was stunned to discover that the surroundings were exceptionally desolate, with not a single human shadow in sight.

The piled-up fallen leaves and dust had not been swept by anyone, as if the place had been abandoned for a long time.

What on earth had happened?!

Jiang Daoyun's heart gave a sudden lurch, and he instantly sensed that something was wrong.

Could it be that during the time he had been away, the family had encountered some calamity?

At this thought, even though over the past years he had faced many dangers without feeling fear, he finally felt afraid.

He feared that his father, his son, and the many clansmen had all been attacked.

At this moment, Jiang Hao was also stunned.

He had been about to say something, but upon noticing Jiang Daoyun's exceedingly grim expression, he held his tongue.

Jiang Yi, hearing the silence all around, could not help but ask: "What's wrong?"

Jiang Daoyun forced out a smile: "Nothing, nothing. Let's rest here for a bit first, and head home a little later..."

Hearing this, Jiang Yi immediately sensed something was off.

But just then, Jiang Daoyun hurriedly shot Jiang Hao a look.

Jiang Hao instantly understood, and at once supported Jiang Yi's arm, saying softly: "Brother, let's just rest here for a bit. We're still some distance from Xuancheng, so this is a good chance to get ourselves in order — otherwise, showing up travel-worn wouldn't look too good..."

Hearing his younger brother's words, Jiang Yi gradually dispelled the doubts in his heart.

He nodded, sat quietly, and began to rest.

At this moment, Jiang Daoyun immediately employed spiritual sense transmission: "Take good care of your brother. Let me investigate and see what exactly has happened here!"

Jiang Hao hurriedly nodded, supported Jiang Yi, and sat down along with him.

Seeing this, Jiang Daoyun's face showed a look of satisfaction, and he set his mind at ease.

Although Jiang Hao was not old, he was exceptionally sensible, and on ordinary days could spare people some worry.

Afterwards, Jiang Daoyun began to release his spiritual sense power, covering the entire family residence, carefully searching for clues.

The more he investigated, the heavier his heart grew.

Because there was not a single living being within the residence.

But at the same time, he also discovered some anomalies.

All the items within the residence were completely intact, and there was no sign of any mess in any of the places.

Apart from that, many valuable objects had already vanished.

Combining these circumstances,

clearly this did not look like the residence having been plundered, or the clan having suffered a calamity.

Otherwise it would absolutely not be this tidy.

After all, ransacking places to look for valuables and fighting would both leave the scene extremely messy!

"Judging from this, it seems Father and Yan'er and the others withdrew?"

Jiang Daoyun, based on the clues at the scene, realized this at once.

At this thought, he could not help but let out a sigh of relief.

This is undoubtedly good news, as long as the clan members are unharmed.

Yet, the next moment.

A new doubt appeared in Jiang Daoxuan's mind.

The clan has developed in Xuancheng for hundreds of years, deeply rooted—how could they possibly just leave?

It couldn't be that they returned to the main family, could it?

He knew full well the main family's condescending nature.

So rather than believe they were called back by the main family, he'd rather believe the sun rose in the west!

Then, to clarify the situation.

Jiang Daoxuan flashed forward and vanished from his spot.

Not long after, his figure appeared at the neighbor's house next door.

With generations of friendship, asking them was naturally the best choice.

When he walked up behind an old man watering flowers.

Jiang Daoxuan bowed and said, "Uncle Wang."

Hearing the voice, Old Wang instinctively turned his head.

He regarded Jiang Daoxuan with eyes slightly clouded.

One breath… two breaths… three breaths…

More than ten breaths passed.

Only then did Old Wang recognize the man before him, greatly surprised: "Daoxuan?"

He had never expected Jiang Daoxuan, who had left Xuancheng for so many years, to return today.

Jiang Daoxuan had no time for pleasantries; he hurriedly asked the question he most wanted to know: "Uncle Wang, where exactly did my father and the others go? I just returned to our post and found they'd already left…"

Old Wang instantly understood and smiled: "After being away so long, of course you wouldn't know—your father and the others are now enjoying bliss, truly enviable to all…"

"Oh? What do you mean?"

Jiang Daoxuan felt deeply puzzled.