His eyes narrowed slightly.
That face is very beautiful.
His face was gentle and haughty, his brows were like distant mountains, and his eyes were like cold stars.
Wearing a snow-white dress, with long jet black hair, she exuded a natural aura of nobility.
Most importantly, this woman is beautiful.
This is not the kind of beauty that is deliberately styled, but a natural beauty that is alluring and impossible to ignore.
Yunxi’s gaze stayed on Jiang Xuelan for three seconds before turning to David.
“Who is he?”
His voice was calm, so calm it was almost dangerous.
Before David could answer, another person walked out of the yard.
Chen Wanqing.
She wore a long light blue dress, her long hair flowed over her shoulders, and her face looked gentle and graceful.
But his eyes narrowed slightly when he saw Jiang Xuelan.
“David, you’re back.” Her voice was gentle like water, but beneath that gentleness was hidden an almost imperceptible caution. “And who is this?”
Looking at the two women in front of him, David suddenly felt very uncomfortable.
Instinctively, he looked at Jiang Xuelan, hoping she could help explain.
Jiang Xuelan just stood there quietly, slightly lifting the corners of her lips, looking at him with an expression full of anticipation.
David: “”
He took a deep breath and forced himself to speak: “This is Jiang Xuelan, Palace Master of the Divine Palace.”
The courtyard immediately became silent.
Yunxi’s eyes widened in shock: “Palace Master of the Divine Palace? That most mysterious Divine Palace of the Divine Clan?”
Chen Wanqing was also surprised: “Divine Palace Master? Isn’t that a legendary figure?”
Jiang Xuelan nodded slightly, her tone calm: “It was indeed me. However, the Divine Palace no longer exists, and now I am just a wandering cultivator.”
Yunxi and Chen Wanqing exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in each other’s eyes.
Yunxi, in particular, seemed a bit embarrassed, after all, he had just said that he would attack the Divine Palace.
However, the Divine Palace was the oldest place of inheritance for the gods, and it was more mysterious than other temples and holy places combined.
According to legend, the Palace Master of the Divine Palace possessed immeasurable strength, and not even mighty beings at the True Immortal Realm dared to casually provoke him.
How could such a legendary figure come back with David?
Chen Wanqing’s gaze went back and forth between David and Jiang Xuelan, her jealousy intensifying.
“David, what is your relationship with him?” Yun Xi asked directly.
David opened his mouth, unsure how to answer.
His relationship with Jiang Xuelan was indeed a bit complicated.
Despite this, they were friends; they had been practicing dual cultivation under the Tree of Life.
They called themselves Daoist partners, but in fact it was just a transaction.
It’s okay, they have gone through life and death together again, and Jiang Xuelan even gave him the Beimingyuan Heart.
“He helped me bring my friends and their partners back to life.” David finally chose the safest explanation, “In return, I did some things for him.”
Yunxi was clearly dissatisfied with that answer, but she did not press for more details.
Chen Wanqing didn’t say much, but walked over and gently held David’s hand.
“Nice to see you back.” His voice was soft. “Everyone is waiting for you.”
David felt warmth in his heart and held her hand.
“Where is Long Zhan?”
“In the board room,” said Chen Wanqing. “He has been studying the movements of the Demon Realm these past few days, and said that the Demon Dragon bloodline has been acting strangely lately.”
David nodded and looked at Jiang Xuelan: “You rest for a while, I’ll go check the situation.”
Jiang Xuelan shook her head: “Don’t worry about me, just do your business.”
Yunxi glanced at him and said indifferently, “I will take Palace Master Jiang to the guest room to rest.”
Jiang Xuelan glanced at Yun Xi, a faint smile on her lips: “Thank you for your help.”
The two women exchanged glances, and there seemed to be something crackling in the air.
David coughed softly and pulled Chen Wanqing towards the council room.
Behind them, Yunxi and Jiang Xuelan walked towards the guest room one by one.
Yunxi took a few steps and suddenly asked, “Palace Master Jiang, is your relationship with David really just a transaction?”
Jiang Xuelan continued walking, and said calmly, “What do you think?”
Yunxi bit her lip: “I don’t think so. The way he looks at you is not like he is looking at a business partner.”
Jiang Xuelan stopped and turned to look at him.
A glimmer of smile flashed across those deep eyes.
“So what do you think it should look like?”
Yunxi felt a little uncomfortable with his gaze and turned his head away: “How should I know?”
Jiang Xuelan chuckled softly and continued walking forward.
“Don’t worry, I won’t replace you.”
His voice was soft, but it sounded clear to Yunxi’s ears: “I have a mission, and he has his own way. We just travel together for a while.”
Yunxi stopped for a moment, standing there watching Jiang Xuelan’s figure disappear at the end of the corridor.
A complex emotion rose inside him.
This woman doesn’t seem that bad.
To be precise, her relationship with David was nothing more than a transaction; it’s just that during this period of time, she gradually started to like David.
FAQ Novel
Q: How has Cloud Immortal City recovered since the war?
A: The city has recovered significantly, estimated at 70-80% of its previous strength, with reinforced walls and doubled patrols.
Q: Who greets David upon his return to Cloud Immortal City?
A: David is recognized and greeted by the city guards, and then by Yunxi, who expresses relief at his return.
What are your thoughts on the events of this chapter?