After a banquet.
Chen Zhengxing left home and went to the Floating Heavenly Palace to discuss matters with the Ninth Ancestor and the other Supreme Elders.
Chen Qingyu then led Chen Qingyu Wang Pojun on a tour of the Divine Capital, visiting the guesthouses where the delegations from various holy lands were staying.
Wang Pojun was naturally delighted by his arrival, and the two, having been separated for a long time, chatted happily.
After bidding farewell to Wang Pojun, the brother and sister returned to their residence. Chen Qingmeng went to study, while Chen Qingyu went to the meditation room to cultivate.
When evening came, Chen Zhengxing returned, and the three of them had dinner. The day passed quickly.
the next day:
Chen Qingyu was cultivating in his meditation room when he suddenly sensed something and opened his eyes:
This aura is
He suddenly turned his head and looked towards the main entrance, a hint of surprise appearing on his face.
He hurriedly stood up, left the meditation room, and walked through the corridors and courtyards to the main gate.
With a creak.
As the main gate opened, Chen Qingyu saw a familiar figure lingering and hesitating in front of it.
When Ling Shuangxue saw the door suddenly open, she was startled and instinctively took a step back.
Qingyu!
When she saw who it was, a smile appeared on her face, as if she had been relieved.
elder sister!
Chen Qingyu smiled broadly, stepped forward, and embraced her tightly.
Long time no see.
Ling Shuangxue was caught off guard by his sudden embrace, her body stiffening slightly. Finally, a tender look flashed in her eyes, and she returned the embrace.
Yes, it's been a long time since I've seen Qingyu.
After they parted, Chen Qingyu looked her up and down and said with a smile:
It's been a year since we last saw each other at the Emperor Yuan Palace.
Congratulations to my sister on another breakthrough in your cultivation, advancing to the Heavenly Impulse Realm.
Upon hearing this, Ling Shuangxue smoothed her hair and sighed:
After becoming the eldest princess and a candidate for Dao Son of the Spirit Clan Royal Court, I received the full support of the royal court, and my cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. Not long ago, I officially became Dao Son of the Spirit Race.
However, compared to you, Qingyu, you are still far inferior.
She sized up Chen Qingyu and said:
I can no longer even discern your cultivation level.
Chen Qingyu smiled slightly and said:
I've just taken the lead; with my sister's talent, she'll catch up sooner or later.
As he spoke, he asked:
Sister, did you come here with the delegation from the Spirit Clan Royal Court this time?
right!
Ling Shuangxue nodded and said:
The Spirit Clan Royal Court dispatched an elder to lead a delegation.
I learned of this matter half a month ago and applied to the royal court to accompany Divine Capital on the mission to the capital. I thought I would be refused by Her Majesty the King of Ling, but to my surprise, she agreed.
With a storm brewing and undercurrents surging, the situation is not what it used to be, so it's normal that the Spirit Clan Royal Court's attitude has changed.
The fact that the Chen Clan, the head of all ancient clans, invited a sacred land from another race to attend its Saint ceremony for saints sends a clear signal.
From this perspective:
At least the Spirit Clan Royal Court responded positively and showed an intention to ease tensions and deepen cooperation, as evidenced by its acceptance of Ling Shuangxue's request.
Of course, since this is only the initial formal contact, the alien holy land would not rashly send Saint of the Supreme Elder level.
Oh, right.
Chen Qingyu's expression suddenly changed, and he spoke:
Sister, you've come to the Divine Capital to pay your respects to Father, haven't you?
He had sensed Ling Shuangxue's presence just now, but when he opened the door, he saw her lingering and hesitating outside, not daring to knock directly.
Therefore, it can be seen that:
Even though she had let go of her resentment towards her father, Chen Zhengxing, after his trip to the Spirit Clan Royal Court, she was still somewhat afraid to face him.
I
Ling Shuangxue hesitated for a moment, then whispered:
I guess so, but the main reason was to see you.
Chen Qingyu smiled, didn't say much, but simply turned to the side and said:
Then please come in first, sister, don't stand outside.
My father went to the Floating Heavenly Palace to discuss matters with the Supreme Elders. He is expected to return in a while.
Um
Ling Shuangxue responded and followed him into the courtyard.
She walked side by side with Chen Qingyu, surveying the surrounding scenery, a complex expression on her face:
This place hasn't changed at all over the years.
When she was taken away from the Divine Capital by her mother, Ling Qiuxia, she was only one year old, but she was born with extraordinary abilities and her memories were very clear.
More than sixty years have passed:
She thought she had long forgotten everything about the Divine Capital, but when she stepped into the courtyard again, she still felt a long-lost sense of familiarity.
Like a lingering shadow that haunts your dreams, even if it's faint and invisible, it can never be completely erased.
elder sister.
Chen Qingyu smiled slightly and said:
You probably don't know that the clothes you wore are still kept in this mansion, as well as hundreds of outfits that were prepared for you long ago.
Oh, and I also adopted a little sister from outside, a very cute little girl, but she likes to sleep and hasn't woken up yet.
If you meet her, you'll definitely like her very much.
He talked as he walked, Ling Shuangxue listened silently, her eyes darting around, lost in thought.
A moment later:
He led Ling Shuangxue through most of the area to the back courtyard, and pointed to the osmanthus tree, saying:
See that? That's the osmanthus tree my mother used to talk about. She said you loved climbing trees and eating osmanthus cakes your father made when you were little.
Ling Shuangxue listened silently, gazing at his figure with a gentle look in her eyes.
Ling Qiuxia had told many stories about her childhood in the Spirit Clan Royal Court, but she never expected Chen Qingyu to remember them so clearly.
Oh, right, sister, come with me.
Chen Qingyu pulled Ling Shuangxue along as they strolled around the mansion, one engrossed in conversation while the other quietly reminisced, creating a warm atmosphere.
About half an hour later:
Qingyu! I'm back!
A familiar voice came from the sky.
Um?
As the starlight landed, Chen Zhengxing saw Ling Shuangxue, paused for a moment, and then suddenly trembled:
Clear, not Shuangxue.
He scrutinized Ling Shuangxue intently, his eyes glued to her, his voice trembling slightly.
Is that you?
Ling Shuangxue paused for a moment, then subconsciously looked at Chen Qingyu beside her.
Chen Qingyu smiled slightly and gave her an encouraging look.
Ling Shuangxue pursed her lips and lowered her head, saying:
It was me, Father.
Upon hearing this title:
Chen Zhengxing a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, revealing a look of relief.
It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back.
It has been more than sixty years since you left the Divine Capital.
His gaze swept over Chen Qingyu and Ling Shuangxue, and a hint of melancholy suddenly appeared on his face:
If your mother were here too, our family would truly be reunited.
Unfortunately, even though I have broken through to the Extreme Transformation Realm, I still lack the ability to avenge my father and bring your mother home.
Upon hearing this, Ling Shuangxue said softly:
This is not your fault; you don't need to blame yourself.
Chen Zhengxing sighed deeply:
That being said, over the years, I've never stopped thinking about this.
The locks on the heart are hard to unlock, the karmic obstacles are hard to break; it's like falling into purgatory with no hope of liberation.
I don't know when our family will be truly reunited.
Hearing this, Chen Qingyu interjected:
That day will come.
He smiled slightly, his tone calm, yet radiating boundless confidence:
And I assure you, that day is not far off.
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