Xia Mian acknowledged, feeling something, and glanced southeast.
Previously, she had placed a Tracking Talisman on Qin Shuang, who later informed her about some Divine Clan news, leading her and Lu Zechuan to inadvertently arrive at the Divine Clan.
It’s been so long that the Tracking Talisman’s effect should have faded, but now she senses it!
This can only mean Qin Shuang is nearby!
Seeing Xia Mian’s gaze fall at the southeast corner of the village entrance, Sun Xiao frowned, "That courtyard has been abandoned for a long time, and no one has lived there."
Xia Mian seemed not to hear Sun Xiao’s words and turned to walk in that direction.
Sun Xiao, not being foolish, quickly realized something and promptly followed.
Inside the courtyard at the southeast corner of the village, Qin Shuang, who was doing morning exercises, sensed something and slowly looked toward the gate. At the moment she looked at the gate, a knock sounded timely.
Gu Zhi coincidentally opened the door and came out of the house, and upon hearing the knock, glanced at the tightly shut door in surprise, thinking it was a hallucination.
Since she and Qin Shuang arrived in this village, they’ve been keeping their doors closed.
Almost no one knows there’s someone living in this dilapidated courtyard, yet now someone is knocking.
Gu Zhi suspiciously walked to the gate and softly asked, "Who is it?"
She and Qin Shuang are occupying an abandoned mansion, not thieves, so there’s no fear of anyone coming by.
Upon hearing Gu Zhi’s voice, Xia Mian squinted her eyes tightly outside the door.
The voice sounds so familiar.
With a creak, Gu Zhi opened the courtyard gate.
When she saw Xia Mian and the others standing outside, her eyes widened in surprise, and she turned to look at Qin Shuang.
Qin Shuang had just told her those words last night, yet today Xia Mian comes knocking?
When did her mom get so impressive, almost as if she could foresee the future?
Under Gu Zhi’s surprised gaze, Xia Mian slowly stepped into the courtyard.
Qin Shuang stopped her morning exercise posture and turned her gaze toward Xia Mian.
"Miss Xia, we truly have a connection!" Qin Shuang said with a half-smile as she glanced at Xia Mian.
"I came to find you," Xia Mian replied straightforwardly.
"Oh? Looking for me?" Qin Shuang raised her brows, "I don’t seem to have anything worthy that Miss Xia would go to such lengths for."
"I want to learn your Heavenly Maiden Clan’s magic for Defying Fate," Xia Mian said directly.
"Xia Mian, where’s your face?" Gu Zhi immediately jumped out to retort, "The Heavenly Maiden Clan’s magic for Defying Fate is their specialty; you think you can learn it just because you want to?"
As soon as Gu Zhi’s words were spoken, Qin Shuang already replied with a smile, "Yes."
Xia Mian similarly squinted, "You can propose the conditions."
Xia Mian never believed such things in the world come so easily.
Qin Shuang smiled, "Help her return to the Xuanmen Gu Family."
Xia Mian lightly furrowed her brow, "Xuanmen Gu Family?"
"You should be the eldest lady of the Divine Clan now, right?" Qin Shuang slightly raised her brows, "To you, the Xuanmen Gu Family is insignificant, but to her, this determines her future life."
"Just send her back to the Gu Family?" Xia Mian deeply looked at Qin Shuang.
"If you can help her solidify her position in the Gu Family, that would be even better," Qin Shuang said calmly, "After all, the magic of my Heavenly Maiden Clan is never passed on. If I teach you, it would be violating the teachings of my ancestors, subjecting me to their punishment."
Xia Mian did not hesitate, "Okay, I agree."
Just sending Gu Zhi back to the Xuanmen Gu Family should not be a problem.
"Then I’ll thank Miss Xia in advance!" Qin Shuang calmly cupped her hands toward Xia Mian.
Seeing Qin Shuang’s demeanor, Xia Mian couldn’t help but squint her eyes deeply; Qin Shuang seemed to have anticipated her visit and was certain she would agree.
"Mom, what are you confused about?" Gu Zhi furrowed her brows, "What Xuanmen Gu Family? I’ve never heard of it, why do you want me to return to that Gu Family!"
Qin Shuang pursed her lips, "I will explain the Gu Family matter to you later. Go inside!"
With a solemn expression, Qin Shuang gently gestured to Gu Zhi.
Although Gu Zhi did not favor Xia Mian, with Qin Shuang’s initiative, she couldn’t go against her mother’s face, obliged to turn and enter the house reluctantly.
"When does Miss Xia want to learn the magic for Defying Fate?" Qin Shuang, without any reservation, asked.
Since both parties are engaging in a transaction, she will try her best to fulfill what she promised the other party.
Xia Mian answered, "The sooner the better!"
Qin Shuang isn’t surprised by her arrival, even guessing she’s currently the Divine Clan’s eldest lady; does this mean everything happening in the Mystical World is also foreseen by Qin Shuang?
Having foreseen it yet still agreeing to her condition, the Heavenly Maiden Clan’s Miss Qin Shuang seemingly doesn’t hold deep feelings for the clan.
"Miss Xia can rest assured, I will not renege on what I promised you." Qin Shuang spoke slowly, suddenly changing her tone, "But, I also hope Miss Xia can make a contract so I can feel more assured."
Xia Mian squinted slightly, despite finding Qin Shuang cunning, since she’s the one in need, she didn’t waste words with Qin Shuang, "Alright."
With Xia Mian’s words, her fingers moved lightly, and golden characters slowly emerged in the air.
Qin Shuang squinted slightly, Golden Contract!
Indeed deserving of the Divine Clan’s once-in-a-hundred-years genius, even the contract is a Golden Contract, making her look at her in a new light.
"Today, forming a contract with Qin Shuang, Qin Shuang will teach me the magic for Defying Fate, I will assist Gu Zhi in returning to the Xuanmen Gu Family, a promise unwavering and unbroken!"
As the golden characters flashed in the air one by one, Qin Shuang’s heart was fully restored.
Golden Contract, truly worth a thousand gold!
"Miss Xia, surely a talent of the heavens." Qin Shuang didn’t hold back any praise.
Xia Mian ignored Qin Shuang’s compliment and slowly asked, "Can I now learn the magic for Defying Fate?"
"Miss Xia, before learning this magic, I must clarify that Defying Fate, this magic is extremely defying; once used, the caster will suffer repercussions." Qin Shuang said solemnly, "If you face backlash from using the magic, please don’t hold me accountable."
Xia Mian smiled, "I won’t."
"Very well, Miss Xia, follow me." Qin Shuang said, leading Xia Mian to the back of the house.
Lu Zechuan followed silently.
"Please halt, Mr. Lu." Qin Shuang said without turning her head, "This is the untransmitted magic of the Heavenly Maiden Clan; I’ve already broken the rules by agreeing to teach Miss Xia, so please, Mr. Lu, retreat."