As soon as Lu Zechuan spoke, a wisp of white smoke emerged from the small clay pot at Xia Liang’s waist.
The figure in the white smoke was somewhat ethereal, but vaguely resembled a kind-hearted old man.
But now, the old man appeared a bit anxious, "Dear grandson, why didn’t you take grandpa with you? Grandpa wants to see the place where your mother lives..."
Lu Zechuan’s expression was stern, his tone indifferent, "No!"
The old man deflated immediately, pleading pitifully, "Dear grandson, take me with you, please!"
Lu Zechuan remained unmoved. He had little emotional attachment to this grandfather, and playing the sentimental card on him wouldn’t work.
Seeing that Lu Zechuan was unmoved, the old man felt a bit disheartened, drooping his head as he gloomily retreated back into his Soul Nourishing Pot.
"Ah Chuan, he really is your grandfather!" Xia Liang reasoned earnestly, "Keeping him by your side, using the essence of your bloodline to nourish his divine soul, may help him recover faster..."
Pausing for a moment, Xia Liang’s gaze flickered between Lu Zechuan and Xia Mian before he sneakily added, "Once he recovers, he can preside over your wedding!"
Hearing Xia Liang’s words, Lu Zechuan’s expression shifted slightly, and he slowly extended his long, fair hand, "Give it to me!"
Xia Liang was taken aback, "What?"
"The Soul Nourishing Pot," Lu Zechuan’s voice was cold and clear.
Xia Liang blinked, so, the old man’s face was ineffective, but the prospect of regaining his body to officiate the wedding proved persuasive?
Still bemused, Xia Liang removed the Soul Nourishing Pot from his waist and handed it to Lu Zechuan, "Lu Family’s boy, you must protect this pot. Your grandfather is now in soul form, incomparable to the past, and we can’t let any evildoers make him their snack..."
Lu Zechuan’s expression slightly tensed, and he nodded solemnly, "Got it."
Receiving the Soul Nourishing Pot, Lu Zechuan carefully secured it before turning to Xia Mian, "When should we leave?"
Xia Mian pressed her lips lightly, "Once we take a look at Bishui Residence, we’ll go."
This time leaving, she didn’t know when they would return again, and she wanted to see Song Juan once more before departing.
Lu Zechuan made a sound of agreement, "Alright."
Xia Liang accompanied Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan to Bishui Residence.
Seeing Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan approaching, Ah Mu immediately stood up straight, looking at Xia Mian with admiration.
He had heard all about the commotion Xia Mian caused in the Mystical World these days, and she certainly deserved to be the Young Master’s bloodline, exceedingly powerful!
"Miss, you’re back!" Ah Mu’s face was full of joy.
Xia Mian nodded towards Ah Mu, "I’m here to see my parents."
Ah Mu quickly said, "Please come in, Miss!"
Xia Liang stood with his hands behind his back, behind Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan, completely ignored.
"Ahem, ahem!" Xia Liang coughed awkwardly a few times.
Only then did Ah Mu notice Xia Liang, "Divine Master... you’re here too!"
Xia Liang rolled his eyes at Ah Mu, ignored him, and stepped inside.
Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan walked to the bedside, where Xia Zhun and Song Juan lay. A layer of white light surrounded the bed, forming a faint barrier.
The two lay together as if asleep, their faces rosy, holding hands tightly.
Even in sleep, they appeared loving.
A slight smile appeared on Xia Mian’s face without realizing it, "Mom, Lu Zechuan and I are heading back now. We’ll come see you when we can."
Xia Mian’s voice pierced through the white light, reaching inside the barrier.
Within the barrier, Xia Zhun and Song Juan’s eyelids seemed to twitch.
But through the barrier, Xia Mian couldn’t see clearly.
"Notify me immediately when they wake up." Xia Mian turned to Xia Liang.
Xia Liang nodded gravely, "Alright."
Giving Song Juan one last glance, Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan finally left the room.
Before leaving the Divine Clan, Xia Mian specifically asked the Great Elder to fetch some fruits from near the Divine Manor for her.
She was very poor now and wanted to act as a middleman between the Mystical World and the present world.
Carrying a large bunch of exotic fruits from the Mystical World, Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan once again opened the Space-Time Tunnel.
With the experience from the first time, they successfully set the tunnel’s exit in Beijing this time.
Returning from the Mystical World to the present world, from the verdant mountains to towering skyscrapers, Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan felt as if they were worlds apart.
They had only gone to the Mystical World for half a month, yet now they felt strangely out of place in the present world.
Moreover, they were wearing clothes borrowed from Song Yi, which appeared rather unusual in the present world.
"Let’s go home and wash up first," Lu Zechuan suggested.
Xia Mian agreed.
They returned to the small villa where they had previously lived together.
In the depths of winter, the river in front of the villa was frozen, and a misty white fog lingered over the ice, creating a dreamlike, ethereal scene.
Entering the house, they changed their shoes, grabbed their clothes, and each went to a separate bathroom to shower.
Washing away fatigue, changing into clean clothes, Lu Zechuan charged his phone and took out a spare phone, calling Mrs. Lu.
Receiving Lu Zechuan’s call, Mrs. Lu was somewhat surprised, but also excited.
Lu Zechuan had been gone for so long; she was almost about to report him missing again!
"Grandmother, Mianmian and I will come over to see you later." Lu Zechuan softened his tone, feeling somewhat guilty towards Mrs. Lu.
Mrs. Lu repeatedly agreed, "I’ll have Uncle Sun prepare some of your favorite dishes. Don’t rush when you come."
Lu Zechuan answered with a hum and hung up the phone.
Xia Mian came out of the bathroom after drying her hair, just in time to see Lu Zechuan hang up the phone, "Did you call Grandmother?"
Lu Zechuan nodded, "We’ll go over later to first reassure Grandmother."
Xia Mian agreed, "Alright."
"I’ll have to trouble Mianmian to make another trip. After we return from the old house, you can rest properly," Lu Zechuan gently embraced her, his chin resting on her hair, breathing in her fragrance.
"Let’s go!" Xia Mian broke free from Lu Zechuan’s embrace, "It’s getting late."
Lu Zechuan agreed with a hum, stood up, and retrieved a set of car keys from the shoe cabinet by the entrance.
Back in the present world, they still had to habituate themselves to being ordinary people.
Otherwise, they might cause a stir in the relevant departments and end up being experimented on...
Before leaving, Xia Mian put on a coat.
Though not cold, her previous attire was indeed somewhat unconventional.
Slowly, the car left the villa. The Lu Family’s old house was brightly lit. Mrs. Lu was directing the Lu family servants, bustling around to welcome Lu Zechuan and Xia Mian’s homecoming.