Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 242 - 239: Arrival

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In the early morning, the bright sunlight illuminated Yujing City.

Yujing City was as bustling as ever, exuding wealth and prosperity.

Outside the Duke An Mansion, Chu Zhiyuan stood between two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses, extending his palms to soothe them continually.

Zou Fang and Guo Chi, along with two others, stood around, watchfully scanning the surroundings.

The Yuding Sect, Secret Shadow Sect, and Fearless Sect would definitely seek revenge, so each time Chu Zhiyuan left the residence, they were on high alert.

Chu Zhiyuan appeared leisurely and unaffected.

With the Fearless Great Perfection Handprint, his Protective Gang Qi no longer feared the Breaking Gang Divine Weapon, and he felt a sudden surge of safety.

Moreover, there was the dangerous foreboding from the golden vertical pupils.

His mental state had completely transformed, no longer feeling that the world was filled with danger at every turn, no longer needing to tread as cautiously as before.

The two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses stood beside Chu Zhiyuan, occasionally turning their heads to look around, their lively eyes filled with curiosity.

They had returned from the Feiyan Hunting Ground the previous evening and left the Prince Mansion this morning, curious about their surroundings.

Chu Zhiyuan looked up at the sky, "Zou Fang, go hurry them up again; it’s getting late."

"Yes." Zou Fang replied and entered the Duke An Mansion again, feeling helpless.

This was already the third time.

He arrived at the front hall inside the mansion where the curtain was already lifted, allowing a view of the situation inside.

Xiao Ruoling was giving instructions, Xiao Ruoyu was wiping tears, and Duke An also had reddened eyes.

He stood outside the main hall.

Xiao Ruoling saw him and said helplessly, "Father, Little Tiger, it’s only a thousand miles from here to there; I’ll come back often to visit."

"Nonsense!" Xiao Ruoyu snorted, "Sister, I’ve found out that once you enter Yaoyue Palace and become a disciple, you’re not allowed to enter Yujing City."

"Alright then, you can come to see me." Xiao Ruoling said, "With your qinggong and a swift horse, a thousand miles isn’t too far, right?"

"But..."

Xiao Ruoling said, "I’ve already given all the instructions. Xiaoqing and Cheng Ju will manage them. If anyone slacks off, Xiaoqing and Cheng Ju will handle it!"

"Sigh..." Xiao Youping stroked his fine beard beneath his chin and sighed, "Never thought you would want to join Yaoyue Palace."

"Father, I’m unfilial." Xiao Ruoling’s bright eyes slightly reddened.

Xiao Youping shook his head, "It’s rare for the Princely Heir to be so tolerant, allowing you to carry out your whims like this."

Xiao Ruoling pursed her lips and smiled slightly.

Chu Zhiyuan was indeed an extraordinary man, far more tolerant of women than most, letting her join Yaoyue Palace.

Although he often joked about marrying a Holy Daughter of Yaoyue Palace along with the Duke An Mansion’s young lady, finding it thrilling and interesting.

But she understood that this was the Princely Heir’s kindness and compassion.

He couldn’t bear to see her, with such talent, confined to the courtyard, wanting her to broaden her horizons while still young, avoiding future regrets.

For the Princely Heir’s deep kindness and love, she could only repay with mutual affection, to hold his hand and grow old together.

Xiao Youping sighed, "With your talent, it’d be a shame not to see the outside world...so cherish this opportunity, don’t act recklessly, lest you can’t return to the Prince Mansion."

He harbored a vague worry.

The Princely Heir had good intentions, and their mutual affection was deep, but the Princess might not be so agreeable.

After all, she was eager to see the third generation of grandsons born.

If Ling’er left for a short while, it would be fine, but if it took too long, the Princess might not be able to resist.

In that case, should a concubine enter the house beforehand, Ling’er might not have a stable life as the official wife upon returning to the Prince Mansion.

If Ling’er had any entanglements with other men at Yaoyue Palace, causing a tarnished reputation, she might not be able to return to Prince Qing Mansion.

That would be penny wise, pound foolish.

He knew these words need not be repeated, as Xiao Ruoling was astute, yet he couldn’t help but worry.

"Father, I understand." Xiao Ruoling smiled, "I might not necessarily become a Holy Daughter, and if I don’t, I’ll come back. If I do, I won’t stay long, just fulfilling my master’s long-held wish."

"Hmm, as long as you have your own decision in mind." Xiao Youping nodded.

Xiao Ruoyu said, "Sister, can I really visit you? Isn’t Yaoyue Palace forbidden to men?"

"Just don’t enter the mountain." Xiao Ruoling laughed, "Reach the foot of the mountain, send up a message, and I’ll naturally come down to see you."

"Alright then." Xiao Ruoyu relaxed.

Xiao Ruoling glanced at Zou Fang, "Alright, the Princely Heir is impatiently waiting outside; it’s time to depart."

"Sigh..." Xiao Ruoyu sighed heavily, filled with reluctance, "Our brother-in-law shouldn’t let you have your way; you shouldn’t be going!"

Xiao Ruoling patted him on the shoulder, "Stop nagging, I’m leaving now. Practice diligently, and next time I come back, if you’re not a Grandmaster, watch how I’ll deal with you!"

"Grandmaster?" Xiao Ruoyu’s eyes widened.

He knew Xiao Ruoling would only stay for a year or two, how could he become a Grandmaster?

"Think about how long it took your brother-in-law, you’re not much different, don’t get distracted by playing, practice diligently!"

"...Alright, I’ll try." Xiao Ruoyu reluctantly agreed.

Xiao Ruoling gracefully bowed before Xiao Youping, "Father, take care, your daughter will return soon!"

"Go ahead." Xiao Youping waved his hand, turning around, not wanting her to see him shed tears.

Xiao Ruoling turned and gracefully left.

Xiao Ruoyu hurried after her.

Xiao Ruoling exited the front hall and smiled at Zou Fang, who quickly returned a smile.

Outside, Chu Zhiyuan was placating the two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses.

The two horses gently pawed the ground with their forelegs, and with a casual paw, it was like a sledgehammer had hit, leaving one after another shallow pit on the white stone ground.

"Brother-in-law." Xiao Ruoyu came outside, his eyes red, wanting to say something lengthy.

Chu Zhiyuan patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "It’s alright, don’t act like a little girl, it’s just one or two years. From now on, visit once a month, okay?"

"A month..."

"If a month doesn’t work, then half a month, half a month doesn’t work, ten days, in short, visit whenever you want to visit." Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

This was just a moment of deep affection.

After some time, he would experience the joy of freedom and quickly put Xiao Ruoling out of his mind.

With no one around to tell him what not to do every day, he would finally know what freedom tasted like.

Xiao Ruoyu immediately beamed with joy.

Xiao Ruoling pursed her lips and smiled gently.

Chu Zhiyuan leaped onto the horse, extending his hand out.

Xiao Ruoling reached out a jade hand to his, and with a pull from him, she flew up, landing in front of him, as if nestled into his arms.

The Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse was proud, and even as the Heir’s Wife, covered in Chu Zhiyuan’s aura, it still wouldn’t allow anyone to ride solo.

She could only sit in Chu Zhiyuan’s arms.

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at Guo Chi and Zou Fang, "I’ll be back soon, you can take a day off too."

Zou Fang said, "Be careful, Princely Heir."

"Hmm, let’s go."

Chu Zhiyuan nudged the horse’s belly, and the two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses instantly turned into two rays of golden light, disappearing from Xiao Ruoyu’s view in a flash.

Xiao Ruoyu felt heavy-hearted, lost and forlorn.

Even before Xiao Ruoling had gone far, he already missed her, feeling an urge to chase after them.

The two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses, without needing much direction from him, passed through alleys, avoiding crowded areas, and in the blink of an eye, they were outside Yujing City.

Past the outer city’s South City Gate, sitting on the horse, Xiao Ruoling clicked her tongue, "So fast."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Just wait, you’ll soon know what fast really means."

Once out of the South City Gate, the two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses galloped wildly, but Xiao Ruoling didn’t feel much speed, only that the scenery before her eyes rapidly receded.

The ride on the Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse was so stable, it felt as if they hadn’t moved, plus Chu Zhiyuan’s Protective Gang Qi shielded her from the strong winds.

All she could feel was the rapid retreat of the scenery in front of her.

Two hours later, the two arrived at the foot of a majestic giant peak.

Chu Zhiyuan surveyed the mountain peak.

The continuous peaks seemed like a green giant dragon, spanning between heaven and earth.

In the void above the highest peak, faintly appeared successive peaks, higher and steeper than those outside, and the vast mountains appeared even more magnificent.

Chu Zhiyuan recognized it as the Secret Land of Yaoyue Palace.

"Halt!"

Two white-clothed maidens floated down gracefully from above the pine forest, stopping in front of them, glaring vigilantly at Chu Zhiyuan.

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Their clear and bright eyes darted over the two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses, revealing a look of amazement.

The Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses, golden as if clad in scales, flashing with golden light, were extremely majestic and incredibly eye-catching.

Chu Zhiyuan appraised the two maidens.

In the Innate Double Stage realm, at their age, they were already considered outstanding.

Xiao Ruoling didn’t say much, took out an exquisite jade pendant from her sleeve, and handed it over.

This was the token of a disciple of Yaoyue Palace.

A token from West Palace Lady Zeng Yuan.

Seeing the jade pendant, the two maidens immediately smiled, "So it’s Sister Xiao, please come in."

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