Xia Mian glanced at Qin Shuang, a hint of a smile in her eyes, "Miss Qin is indeed thoughtful!"
Qin Shuang smiled slightly and didn’t say anything more.
She certainly had to be more considerate, after all, she wanted to hold onto Xia Mian’s big advantage.
As soon as Xia Mian and Qin Shuang appeared in the front yard, Lu Zechuan opened his eyes.
Three days and three nights, he sat quietly like a meditating monk. In these three days and nights, Lu Zechuan learned a lot.
The Wood Clan’s magic is all-encompassing, from immortality techniques to driving away evil and healing diseases, all with extremely detailed cultivation techniques.
These three days, Lu Zechuan was completely immersed in the Wood Clan’s mysterious cultivation techniques, hungrily making up for the lessons he missed in the first twenty years of his life.
When Xia Mian’s gaze fell on Lu Zechuan, she immediately noticed the difference from before, and couldn’t help but lightly raise an eyebrow, "It seems you’ve absorbed quite a bit of the magic the old ancestor of the Wood Clan left you."
Lu Zechuan’s eyes glimmered with fragmented light, and he smiled lightly, "Indeed, I’ve learned quite a lot, tremendously beneficial!"
Pausing, Lu Zechuan’s gaze fell on Xia Mian, with a hint of amazement in his eyes, "Have you learned?"
Xia Mian nodded.
"I want to return to the Divine Clan." Xia Mian pursed her lips, "You..."
"I’ll go with you." Not waiting for Xia Mian to arrange his schedule, Lu Zechuan immediately said.
Xia Mian frowned; before she found Qin Shuang, Lu Zechuan had received a call from Mrs. Lu from the Lu Family in Capital City. Lu Zechuan is different from her, there are people in this world who worry about him.
She couldn’t be so selfish, always having Lu Zechuan go on adventures with her.
"You are my fiancée. Previously, when I was plagued by bad luck, you helped me overcome numerous calamities. Now that I’ve learned some magic, I can offer you a little help. I hope you won’t leave me behind." Lu Zechuan’s tone was gentle, his posture humble, like a clingy little puppy.
Deep in Xia Mian’s heart, she softened naturally. Before meeting her, Lu Zechuan was indifferent by nature, unattainably high, like a flower on a high mountain. After meeting her, Lu Zechuan was pulled down from the divine pedestal.
"Lu Zechuan, if you come with me, your grandmother will worry." Xia Mian sighed lightly, "She’s old; always making her worry about us, I’m afraid she..."
"It’s okay." Before Xia Mian could finish, Lu Zechuan interrupted her again, "I will arrange for the two of them to take care of her."
After Lu Zechuan spoke, his gaze fell on Ling Fei and Wei Wei.
The two immediately put on bitter expressions, "Young Master, aren’t you taking us with you?"
They left the Inch realm with Lu Zechuan, hoping he’d lead them to accomplish something great and restore the Wood Clan’s former glory. But now, the Young Master was sending them to this world’s elderly woman as bodyguards?
Lu Zechuan glanced at both of them, "Are you defying my words?"
Lu Zechuan’s voice was deep, and this sentence fell into Ling Fei and Wei Wei’s ears, making their expressions change instantly, "No way!"
Since they’ve recognized Lu Zechuan as the Young Master, they should strictly follow his orders. Questioning Lu Zechuan’s arrangement would be a significant disrespect to his status.
"Then, you two should head off to the Kyoto Lu Family now!" Lu Zechuan said as he handed Wei Wei and Ling Fei a location.
Though reluctant, they dared not disobey Lu Zechuan’s words and left Qin Shuang’s courtyard sullenly.
After dealing with Ling Fei and Wei Wei, Lu Zechuan finally turned to Xia Mian, "Now, on grandmother’s side, we can rest assured."
Xia Mian gazed deeply at Lu Zechuan, "Lu Zechuan, thank you."
Thank you for being willing to accompany me in facing unknown risks and challenges.
Lu Zechuan didn’t say anything, just gently ruffling Xia Mian’s hair, his demeanor full of affection.
If it weren’t for Xia Mian, he would have long perished from accidents due to bad luck.
"Silly girl, meeting you in this life is my blessing, and I will cherish every moment spent with you." Lu Zechuan’s alluringly magnetic voice sounded over Xia Mian’s head, illuminating her gloomy heart clouded by the sleep of Song Juan and Xia Zhun.
"Hmph..." Gu Zhi watched the two distributing their affection without regard for others, unconsciously turning her head aside and snorting.
But Lu Zechuan and Xia Mian paid her no attention.
"Let’s go!" Lu Zechuan said softly.
Xia Mian lightly nodded, glancing at Qin Shuang, "Are you sure you want to come with me?"
Qin Shuang nodded.
Xia Mian looked at Qin Shuang again, "There are some things I think I should tell you in advance."
Qin Shuang looked deeply at Xia Mian and laughed freely, "If you mean the matters about the Divine Clan and the Heavenly Maiden Clan, it’s fine not to mention them!"
Xia Mian raised an eyebrow in surprise, realizing her guess was correct; Qin Shuang already anticipated what’s happening in the Mystical World.
Xia Mian wasted no more words with Qin Shuang, waved her hand to cast magic, and immediately hurried back to the Divine Clan.
Within the Divine Clan, Xia Liang was feeling very down these days. His dear granddaughter was gone, his son and daughter-in-law were in a coma, and after dealing with Xia Yan’s faction, the entire Divine Clan fell into a strange atmosphere.
People seemed even more afraid of him.
The poison Xia Yan previously administered to everyone was cured by following the prescription Xia Mian gave.
However, the scene of a previously harmonious Divine Clan was gone.
The Great Elder watched Xia Liang’s worried expression and approached cautiously, "Divine Master, are you thinking about the young lady again?"
Xia Liang turned to look at the Great Elder, said nothing, just took up his wine gourd and took a big swig.
That heartless Xia Mian, he turned his back on the Heavenly Maiden Clan for her, and went to war with the Hundred Families, yet the girl went off without a backward glance!
"Divine Master, the young lady’s mother is still here. She will often come back!" The Great Elder wisely comforted Xia Liang.
Just as the Great Elder’s words fell, the space before Xia Liang shimmered.
After three days, Xia Mian returned!
Joy shone in Xia Liang’s eyes, and he stood up at once, his gaze on Xia Mian brightening, "Dear granddaughter! You finally remembered grandpa!"
Xia Mian wrinkled her nose, slightly disgusted, she had only been gone for three days yet her grandfather’s look was like she was a heartless scoundrel abandoning him.
Xia Liang briskly ran down the steps with none of the solemnity of a Divine Master, causing Xia Mian to slightly retreat a couple steps.
"I came to see my mom." Xia Mian proactively said, "And to see if I can help them a bit!"
As soon as Xia Mian spoke, Xia Liang noticed Qin Shuang and Gu Zhi standing behind her.
Xia Liang’s eyes swept across Qin Shuang’s face with a touch of wariness, "She’s from the Heavenly Maiden Clan?"
Xia Mian feared Xia Liang might act rashly, quickly saying, "She’s a friend."
Xia Liang repeated meaningfully, "A friend?"
Xia Liang lightly pulled at the corner of his mouth, with a bit of sarcasm in his eyes, "People from the Heavenly Maiden Clan never make a deal without gaining something in return."