Chapter 968: with translation of chapter title

"Xuan Yuan Luo, Feng Yi, Ling Shaoyang, and Xia Zhimeng!"

Qin Zixie called out the names of the newcomers. They had originally been strangers, but thanks to that expedition to the Demon God Relic, with Ye Qingran as intermediary, they had met and even forged a deep friendship.

"How did you all come here too?"

Qin Feixue felt quite surprised; she thought that being able to find Gu Wuyou and the others and come together to the Wànlíng Xuégōng was already a huge coincidence, but she hadn't expected to run into old friends Xuan Yuan Luo and his group as soon as they arrived in Wànlíng Chéng.

Could this be the legendary fate?

Xuan Yuan Luo's group also felt deeply moved; they had also just arrived in Wànlíng Chéng, and hadn't expected to run into Xiaohu Xiaocheng and old friends as soon as they got there—this wonderful fate was indescribable, filling everyone with joy.

"We just arrived too; we never expected to run into you!" Xuan Yuan Luo said, his voice as pleasant as ever.

"What a coincidence, we just got here too!" Qin Feixue said with a smile.

They exchanged a knowing smile; everything was understood without words.

"Xiaohu Xiaocheng, I've missed you so much!" Xia Zhimeng looked at Xiaohu Xiaocheng, her excitement overflowing.

The group gathered together, and the joy of reuniting with old friends left everyone stunned.

How did the scene suddenly change its tone?

Seeing herself completely ignored, the green-clad woman's pretty face flushed with anger: "If you don't want to die, get lost!"

Qin Feixue and the others all turned their gaze to the green-clad woman, and Xia Zhimeng furrowed her brows even tighter: "If you dare bully Xiaohu Xiaocheng, then you're the ones who don't want to live!"

Xiaohu Xiaocheng are so adorable—whoever dares to bully them, she'll kill them!

"So what? We serve Princess Ni Chang!" the green-clad woman sneered, full of pride.

"It doesn't matter whose dog you are, sisters—beat them!" Qin Feixue ordered, and Duan Yu, Hong Wu, and Xia Zhimeng all sprang into action, surrounding Princess Ni Chang's maidservants and launching into a flurry of punches and kicks without another word.

Although the green-clad woman and her companions also had cultivation, they were no match for Qin Feixue and her group.

Besides, they were Princess Ni Chang's maidservants; who would dare to move against them after announcing the princess's name?

They never imagined they'd encounter this bunch of lunatics in Wànlíng Chéng!

In no time, the maidservants, under Qin Feixue's group's heavy beating, ended up disheveled, with bruised noses and swollen faces—utterly miserable.

"Hiss, these people are so vicious—knowing they're Princess Ni Chang's maidservants, they still dare to strike so hard!"

"Too brutal! A perfectly fine face, and in just a short time it's turned into a pig's head!"

"Tsk tsk~"

Qin Zixie and the others merely stood aside, watching, with no intention to intervene—after all, they were men, and it wasn't appropriate to get involved in this situation; besides, Qin Feixue's group could handle it completely.

Qin Feixue's group really showed no mercy—whoever let these clueless jerks bully anyone, insisting on picking on Xiaohu Xiaocheng, who are so innocent and adorable!

Not long after, all of Princess Ni Chang's maidservants lay on the ground, each in a state of utter misery.

"You just wait—Princess Ni Chang won't let you off!"

After throwing down those harsh words, the green-clad woman and her companions scrambled up from the ground one by one, preparing to leave.

"Let you go?"

Qin Zixie strode forward with long legs, blocking their path.

"What else do you want to do?"

"Want to leave? Apologize!"

"Apologize? Dream on!" the green-clad woman snapped, gritting her teeth without hesitation.

"If you won't apologize, then we'll beat you until you do! Sisters, hit them!"

Duan Yu shouted.

Upon hearing that, all the maidservants except the green-clad woman dropped to their knees, crying and begging for mercy: "Lü Mao, stop being stubborn—just apologize already!"

Lü Mao clenched his jaw, a flash of endless killing intent flickering in his eyes, but in the end he had no choice but to compromise.

"I will have Princess Ni Chang kill you lowly wretches!"

Finally, after apologizing, Princess Ni Chang's maidservants slunk away in disgrace; watching their miserable, hurried backs, the onlookers couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Xiaohu Xiaocheng, where's your mother?"

"Oh, my mother, my great-uncle, and Uncle Lu Yunfeng are together!"

"Lu Yunfeng came too?"

Qin Feixue's eyes welled with excitement, her voice suddenly rising; everyone looked at her with amused, knowing smiles, and she realized her faux pas, a blush creeping onto her face.

"Mm-hmm, Sister Feixue, would you consider becoming our aunt?"

Xiao Hu blinked, Qin Feixue bit her lower lip, and lowered her head, too embarrassed to face anyone.

At that moment, Ye Qingran and the others heard the commotion and rushed over, just in time to see this scene.

"How did you all come here?!" Even Ye Qingran couldn't help but feel surprised upon seeing so many familiar faces.

"Sister Ran!"

"Instructor Ye!"

Upon seeing Ye Qingran, everyone broke into smiles and greetings, their faces glowing with excitement and joy.

Their group had been in the Void Realm for several months, and now finally meeting, encountering an old friend in a foreign land was undoubtedly a great joy in life.

In a private room of a nearby Wine House, over a dozen people sat around a large table, the table already laden with food and drink.

"There's still such a coincidence!" Hearing everyone's descriptions, Ye Qingran couldn't help but feel moved.

After arriving in the Void Realm, this group of nine went their separate ways; most remained in the domain, while only Qin Zixie and Hong Wu went to the Divine Clan. Still, the Spirit Realm is vast, and everyone somehow ended up heading to Wànlíng Chéng, eventually feeling the same—another strange occurrence.

"Instructor Ye, I feel you possess a special charm, like the North Star in the night sky, guiding our way forward."

Hong Wu gave a giggly laugh.

Everyone nodded, agreeing that Hong Wu made sense; they hadn't known why they came to Wànlíng Chéng at the time, but in the end they all did, which was mysterious, even unfathomable—yet whenever Ye Qingran was involved, everything suddenly made sense.

Afterwards, everyone took turns sharing how they had come to the Void Realm, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

During this time, Qin Feixue would occasionally glance toward Lu Yunfeng.

After not seeing each other for a while, Lu Yunfeng remained as handsome as ever, like a Divine Curse, and even more kingly than before, resembling an emperor in his noble bearing, making her utterly captivated.

Back then, she willingly risked her life to save him, and even now her deep affection remains undiminished, if not stronger.

But I don't know if the goddess has feelings; does the Prince Xiang have no dreams?

They chatted for several hours before leaving the private room, and by then the sky outside had darkened.

"You have no eyes!"

Just as they came out, Feng Yi, walking in front, lightly bumped into someone from the next private room; he apologized immediately, but the other party still shouted angrily.

"I thought I was someone else; it turns out it's you!"

Qin Zixie recognized the other at a glance—none other than the young master of the Lan family, Lan Ling Wang!

"It's you!", Lan Ling Wang also recognized Qin Zixie's group, especially upon seeing Ye Qingran, he blinked slightly then gave a mocking smile, saying, "Who did I think you were? Turns out you're this abandoned wife!"

"An abandoned wife?"

"Lan Ling Wang, if you dare say that again, believe it or not I'll rip your mouth apart!"

"Is what my son said wrong?" From the private room, Lady Lan stepped out, dressed in luxurious splendor, even more arrogant than before.

"Fu Hanxiu no longer wants her—she's nothing but an abandoned wife, right?"

Lady Lan looked at Ye Qingran, her eyes full of contempt.

She just said it—this world can't have eternal favor; Fu Hanxiu once doted on Ye Qingran in every way, but now? Hasn't he forgotten her completely?

Qin Feixue's group, besides being angry, felt greatly shocked.

Has Ye Qingran been abandoned by Fu Hanxiu?

How is that possible?

Everyone knows Fu Hanxiu dotes on Ye Qingran; he could never abandon her!

"You old hag, why are you everywhere?" Hong Wu waved her fists, wishing to beat Lady Lan senseless.

"Old hag?"

This insult made Lady Lan furious; she snapped, "You little slut, I'll tear your mouth apart!"

"Mother, there's no need for you to act; I'll handle it!"

Lan Ling Wang blocked Lady Lan, looking at Ye Qingran and the others, and sneered, "Fu Hanxiu's strength is far beyond what you imagine; he and you are now enemies, not friends—you'd better wise up!"

Saying this, Lan Ling Wang pointed at Hong Wu, commanding imperiously, "Come here!"

"Get lost!"

Lan Ling Wang's face darkened; "You still think it's the past—I tell you, now Fu Hanxiu and my mother have long resolved their grudges; with just one word from me, he'll kill you!"

"Are you alright? Would Fu Hanxiu act against his own child for your sake?"

Lady Lan snorted, "Just two kids! With his strength, he could have as many as he wants!"

Then, a commotion came from upstairs as someone descended; at the same time, a deep, resonant voice from the third floor asked, "What's all this commotion?"

Upon hearing that voice, everyone's faces changed—they knew it too well!

After the voice faded, a figure descended the stairs from upstairs, his tall stature moving between the two floors, instantly making the spacious area feel cramped.

"Xiu'er..." Lady Lan froze; she hadn't expected Fu Hanxiu to be here too, in a private room upstairs.

Ye Qingran's gaze landed on Fu Hanxiu the moment he appeared, and he likewise looked at her; their eyes met in the void, and her heart sank.

He seems to have truly forgotten her!

Fu Hanxiu's lips curled slightly; he was no longer the unsmiling Emperor Sovereign of the Zhu Lu Peak, but a bewitching demon god, inscrutable and not to be provoked.

"Father!"

"Father Lord!"

Xiao Hu and Xiao Chen remained cheerful, seemingly unaware that their father no longer remembered them.

The formerly arrogant Lady Lan and Lan Ling Wang instantly fell silent, not daring to breathe, their eyes filled with fear as they looked at Fu Hanxiu.

Lady Lan observed Fu Hanxiu for a moment, then glanced at Ye Qingran and Xiaohu Xiaocheng, uncertain whether he had truly forgotten Ye Qingran.

"Although you look like me, I really don't remember having these two sons."

Fu Hanxiu said this without looking at anyone else, continuing downstairs; before leaving, he didn't even glance at Ye Qingran again.

Seeing Fu Hanxiu's retreating back, Lady Lan felt delighted!

Fu Hanxiu truly has forgotten Ye Qingran!