"Er... hehe."
With his identity exposed in one breath by the Sword Formation Twin Maidens, Ji Wuchen had no choice but to shakily maneuver the flying sword out, however unwilling he was.
Under the stunned gazes of Ji Qianqian, Yun Taian, and Wei Qingyun, a gentle glow spread across the blade of the divine ability Spirit Treasure, Passing Years. Then, the phantom of an elderly man with white hair and beard, bearing the air of an immortal sage, slowly emerged above the sword.
All three of them widened their eyes.
"Wuchen greets the Sword Lady seniors and the Array Lady seniors." Ji Wuchen awkwardly cupped his hands toward the Sword Formation Twin Maidens and greeted them guiltily. "It has been seven or eight thousand years in the blink of an eye..."
"Who are you calling senior sisters?"
"Watch your mouth."
Before Ji Wuchen could finish, the Sword Formation Twin Maidens angrily cut him off.
He could not help but stare blankly.
Whenever Anye called all sorts of Artifact Spirits senior sisters, they had always been delighted and enthusiastic. Why was he getting snapped at instead?
"Ancestor Wuchen? You... it really is you!" Only then did Ji Qianqian finally dare confirm Ji Wuchen's identity. She covered her mouth, her face filled with shock.
There was a portrait of Ancestor Wuchen hanging in the family ancestral hall, and he truly did look exactly like this. But... but... but how had Ancestor Wuchen become an Artifact Spirit?! And why was he beside Young Master Anye?
Ji Qianqian was a little dazed, feeling as though her mind was no longer enough to process this.
"Qianqian, you are a good child. Your ancestor has seen it all." Ji Wuchen awkwardly praised her, then comforted her. "Do not speak for now. Once your ancestor has dealt