Just as Uncle Wu was enjoying his newfound pleasures, Jiang Junyi arrived at the Jiang Family mansion.
This time, he didn't come alone; Wan Qingyun was with him!
Wan Qingyun had previously planned to meet Jiang Junyi's parents after she was able to stand up again.
But after the incident with Kuoik, Wan Qingyun no longer had such thoughts. If she couldn't stand up, so be it; she was already Jiang Junyi's wife.
"Dad! Mom! I'm home!"
Jiang Junyi pushed Wan Qingyun into the main hall, looking radiant, and called out loudly.
Because the place was so large, he even used his True Qi.
A moment later, a voice rang out.
"Oh? Your son's back?"
Zhao Ningyu, wearing an apron, wiped her hands on the apron as she walked out.
"Why wasn't it announced earlier..."
Zhao Ningyu was walking out with a smile when she saw Wan Qingyun, and her expression froze. She stopped what she was about to say.
"Is that our son back? Let me see..."
Jiang Wudao's voice rang out at this moment.
Wan Qingyun smiled and was about to greet him, "Ah..."
"Wait me a moment!"
Before Wan Qingyun could speak, Zhao Ningyu turned and ran away.
"Hey? Honey? Why are you running away..."
"Stop talking nonsense, you're coming with me!"
Wan Qingyun and Jiang Junyi looked at each other, wondering what their parents were up to.
She didn't think Jiang Junyi's mother had any issues with her, after all, she had seen her attitude in the video last time.
"Sigh, still as unreliable as ever." Jiang Junyi sighed.
"You're talking about uncles and aunts, aren't you one yourself!" Wan Qingyun chuckled.
"Exactly! Qingyun is so right!"
Zhao Ningyu's voice responded to Wan Qingyun.
The two turned their heads to look, and Zhao Ningyu, dressed in an elegant cheongsam and with her hair styled in a bun, walked out gracefully.
That appearance, combined with the special environment of the Jiang Family mansion.
Zhao Ningyu resembles a lady from a prominent family, gentle and dignified.
Even as a mother, she cannot conceal her elegance and beauty.
"Cough cough."
At this moment, Jiang Wudao walked out wearing a Zhongshan suit, with a meticulously designed hairstyle—a Hong Kong-style side-swept look!
The two's outfits instantly caught Jiang Junyi's eye, while Wan Qingyun's eyes sparkled with excitement.
Wow~ Uncle and Auntie are so handsome and beautiful~
Zhao Ningyu covered her mouth and chuckled, "This child has such a sweet tongue. Come here, come to Mom."
Zhao Ningyu strode up behind Wan Qingyun, bumped into Jiang Junyi, and rolled her eyes. "Hmph!"
Jiang Junyi scratched his head. "No, what's wrong with me?"
Jiang Wudao then approached and looked him up and down, humphing.
Jiang Junyi:???
Zhao Ningyu pushed Wan Qingyun to the seat next to the main seat, sat down herself, and took Wan Qingyun's hand.
"I've finally met you! Wow, you look much better than in the video. This kid, I've been telling him to bring you back for ages, but he's been keeping it a secret."
"Honestly, where can you find such a wonderful daughter-in-law?"
Zhao Ningyu grabbed Wan Qingyun's hand and started chattering away enthusiastically.
Wan Qingyun blushed slightly, a little embarrassed. "Auntie... it was me... who told him not to bring me."
"Look at him, look at him, even in this state, people are still speaking up for him!"
Zhao Ningyu glared at Jiang Junyi.
"You brat! If you ever dare to wrong Qingyun again, I'll skin you alive!"
Jiang Junyi hung his head and said, "Okay, Mom..."
Wan Qingyun chuckled lightly; it was rare to see Jiang Junyi like this.
However, she still sided with Jiang Junyi: "Auntie, Junyi is very, very good to me, so don't worry."
Zhao Ningyu looked at Wan Qingyun with relief. "That's good. From now on, you're my daughter. If you have any grievances, just tell Mom."
She gently stroked Wan Qingyun's hand, speaking earnestly.
Zhao Ningyu knew about Wan Qingyun's background: she lost both her parents at a young age and was later disabled, yet she still managed to raise her younger sister.
She could hardly imagine how this girl had grown up to be where she is now.
Wan Qingyun was slightly taken aback when she heard Zhao Ningyu's words.
Mother...
This is such a distant and unfamiliar word.
Even now, she seems to have some difficulty remembering her parents' voices and appearances.
Unlike other children, she did not experience much parental love.
She had long forgotten what that feeling was like.
Now that Zhao Ningyu brought it up, Wan Qingyun felt a sudden realization.
For some reason, tears suddenly streamed down Wan Qingyun's face.
Zhao Ningyu immediately realized she had said the wrong thing.
"Oh dear! You're always bringing up the most sensitive topics. Do I even need to say it?" Jiang Wudao chimed in, trying to smooth things over.
"Yes, yes, yes! Don't cry, don't cry." Zhao Ningyu quickly wiped away Wan Qingyun's tears.
Seeing this, Wan Qingyun smiled and wiped her eyes.
"I'm fine, I just feel very happy."
At that moment, Wan Qingyun smiled from the bottom of her heart.
She felt truly blessed to have met Jiang Junyi and such wonderful in-laws.
Looking at Wan Qingyun's expression, Zhao Ningyu sighed with relief.
"Oh right, you guys suffered a lot when you went to Kuoik, didn't you?" Zhao Ningyu asked at this moment.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Junyi and Wan Qingyun exchanged bewildered glances.
"I'm alright... it's Junyi..." Wan Qingyun lowered her eyes slightly.
"Clap clap clap!"
Jiang Wudao patted Jiang Junyi on the shoulder and laughed, "To be able to come out of Kuoik alive like that, you're quite capable!"
"Dad! It's dangerous there, okay?" Jiang Junyi complained.
"Heh, who told you to lose the supplies?" Jiang Wudao with a half-smile.
How did you know?
"Ahan told me."
The "Ahan" that Jiang Wudao mentioned is Uncle Wu, whose full name is Wu Qinghan.
"All right."
Jiang Junyi scratched his head. Indeed, if the supplies hadn't been lost, things should have been pretty good.
" Qingyun, tell Mom the details, tell her." Zhao Ningyu's eyes lit up, she was getting excited.
Judging from this, they must really enjoy gossiping.
"Um... this is how it is..."
Wan Qingyun softly and gently, recounting her story in a slow and detailed manner.
Jiang Junyi added from the side.
About fifteen minutes later...
"Waaaah! How could you be so kind to me, my Qingyun—!"
After hearing this, Zhao Ningyu burst into tears, put her arm around Wan Qingyun, and let her lean on her shoulder.
The other hand...
"That... Mom... is a little... out of breath..."
At this moment, Jiang Junyi was sitting on the ground, leaning against Zhao Ningyu's legs, his neck being choked by Zhao Ningyu's other arm.
"Shut up! Waaah! Qingyun would even bleed you to drink, where else can you find such a good girl!"
"You actually forgot about her as soon as you turned your back!"
"Exactly! That's inhuman!" Jiang Wudao kicked Jiang Junyi's butt from the side.
Suddenly, Zhao Ningyu released Jiang Junyi Jiang Junyi and gently stroked his hair:
"Oh, you've suffered a lot too... Raise your arm so Mom can see it."
"This... isn't necessary..." Jiang Junyi scratched his cheek.
"Enough with the nonsense!"
Jiang Junyi quickly raised his arm.
Zhao Ningyu gently stroked the hideous scars, tears streaming down her face.
What mother wouldn't feel sorry for her son? He almost didn't make it back.
"You... you better watch out from now on! Do you hear me?!"
"Okay... I understand..."
He risked his life for his wife's, even cutting his own blood to feed her.
The depth of their love is evident.
Jiang Wudao then spoke up, "Hey, it's good that you're back."
At this moment, Jiang Junyi stood up:
"Right, a person named Dilinar asked me to give you this Jade Pendant."
Jiang Junyi tossed a Jade Pendant to Jiang Wudao; it was a Jade Pendant engraved with the word "Shangguan".
Zhao Ningyu leaned over for a look, her tone immediately turning sarcastic. "Oh~ the Shangguan Family, the girl who's been relentlessly pursuing you, right?"
"What's up? Did your old flame arrange a meeting?"
"Ahem! What old flame... she... she probably wants me to do something for her..."
"What's up?"
"What we owe her back then, we'll probably have to go and see the Shangguan Family..."
"Snort."
Zhao Ningyu snorted coldly and glared at Jiang Wudao.
"What's wrong, Dad?" Jiang Junyi asked curiously, leaning closer.
"Go away! Kids, don't ask questions." Jiang Wudao waved his hand impatiently.
"I'll show Qingyun around the house, you two can play by yourselves!"
Zhao Ningyu got up and pushed Wan Qingyun out of the hall.
Jiang Junyi and Jiang Wudao looked at each other and sighed at the same time.
"Dad, do you know what other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, or what places are related to unlocking the Spirit Sealing Lock?" Jiang Junyi asked, getting down to business.
Jiang Wudao frowned, pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke:
" The Cold Sky Road ".