[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-journey-to-the-end-of-the-night":3,"chapter-journey-to-the-end-of-the-night-journey-to-the-end-of-the-night-chapter-1558":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Journey to the End of the Night",{"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},1716861,2193,"Chapter 1558 - 961: Honored Guest Entering the Inner Chamber","journey-to-the-end-of-the-night-chapter-1558",1558,"\u003Cp>Early the next morning, as the sky was just getting light, the north wind howled with cold. Under the warm covers, Shu Ci was in a sound sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a series of knocks came from outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baili An was sitting in front of the wall, meditating. He opened his eyes and glanced at the sky outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still so early, and there were barely any pedestrians on the road. Who would choose to visit at the crack of dawn?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not to disturb someone’s dream on purpose, there must be an urgent matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knocking was not noisy, appearing very polite and rhythmic, yet it continued persistently without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the sweetly asleep Shu Ci on the bed was awakened by it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Animals have a keen sense of hearing, and Shu Ci, with tousled hair, looked indifferent: \"Who is it, so early in the morning, interrupting my sweet dreams? Are they tired of living?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baili An got up to open the door, only to see a familiar face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clad in an immaculate white robe, she carried the unique chill of the early morning, like an ancient spring, with a cold and refreshing taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pitch-black eyes were also chillingly cool, as if they could see through the human heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baili An looked at the woman outside the door with a face of astonishment, not saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jing’s expression was calm, and she spoke evenly: \"You must be Wen Hanwei’s new disciple, Ji Xinnian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing she did not recognize him, Baili An felt relieved in his heart and said, \"Greetings, Senior Sister Su Jing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jing pressed her lips together and fell into a subtle silence for a moment, then said, \"The Sect Master’s wife is arriving in Shifang City this afternoon, instructing all disciples to go together. You must make preparations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, compared to usual times, her voice was three decibels louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Shu Ci, who was tossing and turning, indeed became more irritable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baili An nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying much, Su Jing departed cleanly and resolutely after delivering her message, leaving behind an agitated and sleepless Shu Ci tossing on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baili An was perplexed about Su Jing’s intention. If it were merely to inform about the Sect Master’s wife’s impending arrival,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>how could it require the Young Master of Taixuan herself to come and announce it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon, Li Banfen arrived at the inn, and all Taixuan disciples were required to greet her solemnly as disciples do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afu Tu and Shu Ci belonged to the demon group, so Baili An had them stay in the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he needed to act with Ji Xinnian’s identity in Shifang City, he had to at least meet Li Bansheng, even if he didn’t want much interaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Bansheng entered the city using sword control and came to the agreed inn, but even before entering the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw the white-clad figure patiently waiting by the inn’s entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Li Bansheng couldn’t help but smile knowingly, and her gaze immediately became warm and gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past two hundred years, her relationship with her daughter had always been distant. Su Jing, from a young age, due to health reasons, remained distanced from close kin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since the accident two hundred years ago, Li Bansheng knew deeply of her shortcomings towards her. There were rarely any times the mother and daughter connected heart to heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jing was used to roaming alone, and though she seemed cold, her actions were particularly crazy and persistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knot in their hearts was hard to untangle, and whether toward her or Su Guanhai, she often avoided them, clearly family, yet like strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that Baili An’s survival and reuniting with Yin Baishuang was enough for her to let go of the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were it not for her new state of mind, Li Bansheng couldn’t believe she would be personally welcomed by her daughter one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Bansheng smiled as she walked lightly ahead, \"Jing, are you waiting for your mother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jing turned her eyes and looked at Li Bansheng, nodding slightly, \"The Taixuan disciples in Shifang City have gathered. If mother has instructions, please proceed to the second floor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though in her words, the marks of formality and distance were still heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Bansheng didn’t mind, her expression becoming more warm and simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the inn, led by Su Jing, Li Bansheng asked gently about her recent health condition as they headed towards the staircase to the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Li Bansheng’s gentle words halted abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, it felt as if her crown was filled with endless ice and snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face turned deathly pale, and the leg she was lifting onto the step suddenly stiffened, as if an invisible ghost hand seized her ankle tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This change happened so suddenly that even Su Jing couldn’t help but look over and ask with concern, \"Mother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Bansheng looked as if she felt extremely uncomfortable, as if her hidden injuries erupted in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her complexion unbearably grim, she slowly turned her head to look at Su Jing, her eyes losing their tenderness, her voice squeezed through gritted teeth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that smelly boy Baili An here as well?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jing was taken aback, seemingly unable to understand when her mother’s intuition became so keen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could speak, the sound of many disciples moving on the second floor arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taixuan disciples came out from the guest rooms one after another, respectfully greeting at the staircase: \"Disciple greets Madam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Bansheng immediately recognized Baili An standing in a corner among the crowd, also following everyone to shout Madam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Bansheng’s eyes reddened with anger, gritting her teeth; veins on her forehead slightly bulged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bellowed angrily, her gaze as if it could devour someone: \"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baili An saw her gaze directed at him and was momentarily puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly stepped out, approached, and bowed in salute: \"Disciple of Taixuan Nine Classics, Ji Xinnian, greets the Sect Master’s wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Bansheng regarded Baili An hatefully, unable to speak her grievance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baili An’s face at the moment was flawlessly disguised, evidently to conceal his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her indifference to his life, she had to consider her daughter Jing’s feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if her heart burned with anger, she couldn’t reveal Baili An’s identity under the public gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>",1065,"2026-06-06T15:17:11.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","3b6119708b776414cc84a7739d804242e75f2429742e6161acd1c37fba55b49a","journey-to-the-end-of-the-night-chapter-1559","journey-to-the-end-of-the-night-chapter-1557",1594,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjourney-to-the-end-of-the-night-cover.jpg"]