Dusk Returns to the Ruined Building

The saying goes that love ends with death, but in reality, death is just an excuse for the end of love.

From Yingzhou to Yanquan, the journey was long and time passed slowly. Ji Qingli recalled all his past with Ouyang Zhiqing. He really understood that Ouyang Zhiqing truly understood him, and the feelings between them had really died long ago, but Ji Qingli himself refused to admit it.

Their relationship lacked one word—desire. What is love without desire if not extinction?

At the top of the maple forest outside the ancient city of Luowu, Ji Qingli was looking at Mu Qingxue.

Mu Qingxue's blushing face and captivating smile—that's what love should look like.

"Chen'er, the Ji family wants the world. Have you thought about what you want?"

Shen Yichen looked at the smiling Ji Qingli and bowed slightly.

"Nephew meets Uncle Three!"

Ji Qingli was slightly taken aback, as were Mu Qingxue and the masked man. Even Ji Xuanren in purple robes looked up at Shen Yichen.

Shen Yichen's change before and after is too strange!

Ji Qingli looked at Shen Yichen quietly for a long time, and then said softly:

"Chen'er, you've really grown up. You're becoming more and more like your father, which is quite unpredictable!"

The reason Shen Yichen didn't dare to call him Third Uncle was because he couldn't be sure if Ji Qingli had truly forgotten Ouyang Zhiqing.

"Congratulations, Third Uncle, on your new life!"

Ji Qingli looked up at the sky and murmured to herself:

"Am I reborn? Sigh, it's just that I'm no longer sad about the end. The beautiful memories of the past still remain in my heart!"

Mu Qingxue understood Shen Yichen's intention. Like any woman, she secretly pinched Shen Yichen. It was obvious that Ji Qingli had let go of the past, but Shen Yichen himself had not!

Shen Yichen bowed again!

"I'd like to trouble you, Uncle, to help me investigate something!"

Ji Qingli frowned.

"With members of the Ji family royal family present, why are you looking for me?"

Clearly, Ji Qingli guessed Ji Xuanren's identity, but unfortunately, she was wrong.

"I've received news that Ouyang Zhiqing has been rescued by the Ji family!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Qingli's expression changed slightly.

Mu Qingxue's expression also changed, and she asked softly:

"Have you seen that strange man in the blood-red robe?"

Shen Yichen nodded.

Ji Qingli pondered for a long time.

"Are you sure?"

"Third Uncle, does Ouyang Zhiqing have any other relationship with the Ji family?"

Ji Qingli frowned even more deeply.

"You should ask Ji Xuanyan about that, I really don't know!"

Shen Yichen frowned in deep thought. This was his guess. If there was no connection, then the Ji family's rescue of Ouyang Zhiqing must be aimed at him!

"Third Uncle, do you know of a young man named Ji Yixuan in the Ji family royal clan?"

"Just ask me if you want to know, why bother asking others in secret!"

Yixuan's arrival surprised everyone present, as no one had known beforehand.

Yi Xuan hovered above the treetops near Shen Yichen, coldly watching Shen Yichen and Mu Qingxue.

"Some people are not meant to be loved; not only will you die, but you will also harm the one you love!"

Yi Xuan was clearly speaking to Mu Qingxue, and he even questioned her directly without any attempt to hide his true feelings.

"That's between the two of us. It has nothing to do with you or the Ji family!"

Mu Qingxue took Shen Yichen's arm; she wasn't someone anyone could just pinch.

“Young Master, your third uncle is right. The four members of the Ji family have gathered at Yanquan, seeking the world. As the young master of the Ji family, have you thought about what you want?”

Ji Qingli suddenly made a move, and attacked Yi Xuan directly.

To everyone's surprise, Ji Xuanren, who had been kneeling on one knee, actually stopped Ji Qingli and shook his head at her.

At the top of the maple forest, the situation was somewhat chaotic, and everyone was confused, including Shen Yichen, who was becoming increasingly curious about Yixuan's identity.

"How could Ling Shuang Valley's Zhidian Hall have raised such a worthless fellow like you? The success or failure of the Ji family's conquest of the world is not about concealing their military might or hiding their intentions, but rather about their hearts!"

Yi Xuan pointed at Shen Yi Chen.

Ji Qingli said coldly:

"The Ji family royal family has entered the martial world; you have broken the Ji family's rules!"

Ji Qingli realized that Yi Xuan was also a member of the Ji family's royal family. Not only had the royal family entered the martial arts world, but they had also gained control of the Ji family's deployment in Yanquan!

Ji Qingli actually agreed with Yi Xuan's words, otherwise he wouldn't have directly asked Shen Yichen what he wanted.

Ji Qingli knew that Shen Yichen had not been expelled from the Ji family royal family, so Shen Yichen nominally controlled the power of the three royal families. As for how many of the thirteen members of the Ji family were loyal to Shen Yichen, Ji Qingli couldn't guess, but the power of the three royal families was enough to change everything.

Ji Qingli turned her gaze to Shen Yichen, letting out a soft sigh in her heart:

"Hey!"

Ji Qingli actually knelt down on one knee.

"Ji Qingli of Ling Shuang Valley greets Young Master!"

Shen Yichen was devastated; Yixuan was pushing him into a fire!

He had to choose between the Ji family and the martial arts world, but no matter what he chose, Mu Qingxue seemed to be in danger.

Yi Xuan watched Shen Yi Chen quietly, waiting, but Shen Yi Chen remained silent, so Yi Xuan had no choice but to escalate the situation.

"Young Master, the Dragon Demon Army of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect has already amassed troops along the Tiancang River. A relationship between you and her is impossible!"

Mu Qingxue and the masked man were both shocked upon hearing this, as they were unaware of this news.

Ji Qingli was also extremely shocked.

With the Dragon Demon Army of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect approaching Yanquan, the Ji family's God-Slaying Army must have also left Zhongzhou, but Ji Qingli was unaware of this.

Shen Yichen looked at Yixuan. He really didn't expect that before even entering Luowu Ancient City, he would be forced onto Tianzhan Bridge again!

Shen Yichen truly felt as if he had returned to Tianzhan Bridge, with the martial world on one side and the Ji family on the other. Perhaps all he could do was sever Tianzhan Bridge and plunge into the bottom of Jingyun Gorge!

Shen Yichen laughed; he was actually going to make the same choice as Jian Chenqing.

"Yi Xuan, this world is too far away for me. Let you and the Ji family conquer it. I prefer to conquer the beauties who are right beside me!"

Shen Yichen hugged Mu Qingxue tightly.

"You've always wanted to ask about my wanderlust. How about I conquer all the beauties in the world? Isn't that a great ambition of mine?"

Mu Qingxue hugged Shen Yichen tightly, pressing her head against his heart. She felt his heartbeat and was certain it was real; she was completely captivated.

Yixuan was naturally furious, but a smile slowly crept onto his face.

"You'd rather abandon the world for a beauty, young master, good luck!"

Yixuan left, waving his hand and leaving behind one sentence:

"The Ji family conquers the world easily! But you conquer beauties, which is difficult! This year's Hundred Flowers Ranking is the last one, young master, you must cherish this opportunity!"

Shen Yichen let out a long sigh of relief and released his grip.

Mu Qingxue didn't let go, looked up at Shen Yichen, and asked softly:

"Who is he? How can he be even more arrogant than you, the young master of the Ji family!"

"I don't know. As for the Ji family royal family, why don't you go back to the Ten Thousand Demons Sect and wait for me? Yanquan is probably not peaceful!"

"Hmph, you're supposed to be the young master of the Ji family, you were so assertive just now, how come you've suddenly lost your nerve? This is Yanquan, not the Ji family's Yanquan!"

The masked man was truly speechless! He coughed twice.

"Stop arguing, you two! There are still two people kneeling over there. Young Master Ji, you can't just refuse to do it whenever you want!"

The masked man was truly worried about the relationship between the two. Both he and Mu Niansheng had the heart to give up everything, but in the end, they were both trapped in the Ten Thousand Demons Sect.

How easy is it to break through the divide between good and evil with love!

Shen Yichen and Mu Qingxue felt somewhat awkward.

"Third Uncle, get up! I really can't take this anymore!"

Ji Qingli slowly stood up, looked at Shen Yichen, and shook her head.

"Chen'er, take care of yourself!"

Ji Qingli also left, waving goodbye and leaving behind a single sentence:

"Ji Xuanyan is in Luowu Ancient City, probably waiting for you. Your identity is special, and if you take the wrong step, it will cause great suffering to the world!"

Shen Yichen was slightly startled. He might really need to see Ji Xuanyan. There were many things he still needed to clarify.

"Senior, you should enter Luowu Ancient City first!"

Zishan Ji Xuanren slowly stood up, glanced at Shen Yichen, shook his head, and flew towards Luowu Ancient City.

"Uncle, why don't you go back to the city first?"

After Mu Qingxue finished speaking, she felt her face must be flushed red; she was so shy!