Xueyao's mind became increasingly clear, and she remembered everything. Those once hazy memories gradually became clearer, like mist blown away by the wind.

She recalled her experiences in the human world, the time she spent with Ling Ziqian, her years as a plum tree, and the efforts she had made to protect the people of the world.

These memories, like warm torrents, washed over her soul and made her mind extremely peaceful.

Because of this, she did not feel strange when her body passed through the second and third heavens without stopping and floated directly above the ninth heaven.

It seemed as if all this was God's will, and she was destined to return here, to this world that belonged to her.

The moment she set foot on the Nine Heavens Realm, a group of people appeared in front of her. They all came specially to greet her.

Xue Yao looked around and saw Tiandao and Nangong Ying standing in front of the crowd.

Her eyes lit up and she walked forward quickly.

Tiandao wore a cyan robe with a gold-embellished cloud pattern, his face dignified yet kind. Nangong Ying wore a pink dress with a cloud-rimmed edge and plum blossoms embellished in the mist, her face gentle and kind. Both of them had tears in their eyes, and their faces were filled with relieved smiles.

"Yao'er, welcome back!" Tiandao's voice was gentle and powerful, full of fatherly love.

"Yao'er, you're finally back." Nangong Ying's voice was soft and warm, like the spring sunshine.

A complex emotion surged in Xueyao's heart, including indescribable passion, as well as many inexplicable factors such as being moved, grateful, proud, and relieved.

She bowed to Tiandao and Nangong Yingying, tears welling up in her eyes. She smiled slightly and said softly, "Daddy, Mommy, Yao'er is back."

At this moment, she finally understood that, in her previous life as Luo Xueyao, her mother was actually a clone of her mother. And her father, the emperor, was also just a clone of her father.

Lan Ying, Nangong Ying. Mother, Mother. Imperial Father, Father.

It turned out to be the case.

Tiandao and Nangong Ying came forward and gently embraced Xueyao. At this moment, Xueyao felt a long-lost warmth and sense of belonging. She knew that this was her real home.

In the crowd, Ling Ziqian always looked at Xueyao with a smile. His eyes were full of tenderness and affection, as if expressing endless longing.

As Xueyao looked at him, scenes from the past resurfaced before her eyes. From saving him on Plum Blossom Mountain in the mortal world to her endless longing for him after he left without saying goodbye, every memory of it caused ripples in her heart.

The four looked at each other in silence for a long time, but Xueyao's heart was already in turmoil.

Unexpectedly, Bai Yichen was actually a clone of Ling Ziqian.

"Bai Yichen, you made me look for you so hard." Ling Ziqian, the young man in white, the man who has been lingering in Xue Yao's heart for a hundred years, makes her feel complicated at this moment.

No wonder he let Hong Feng'er go without permission back then. Hong Feng'er was his cousin.

For a moment, several little people in Xueyao's heart were quarreling endlessly.

Some said, "How could Ling Ziqian do this? Even if Hong Feng'er is his cousin, he can't show Xue Yao the least respect like that."

Some said, "Forget it, let's let this person go from now on."

Others said: "He is repaying kindness with enmity."

The uproar was so loud that Xueyao was overwhelmed.

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes, trying to block out the noise in her heart. After a moment, she opened her eyes and walked towards Ling Ziqian with a determined look.

Ling Ziqian's heart moved and he also walked towards her.

Everyone fell silent and stared at them.

Xue Yao could sense his inner anxiety and forbearance, but she herself was extremely calm at this moment.

"Young Master, whatever happened in the past, whether right or wrong, is over. There is no need to mention it again." Xue Yao said calmly.

Ling Ziqian was slightly taken aback, and then his eyes were filled with surprise. Xueyao didn't care about his mistakes, and he knew that Xueyao, whom he valued, was tolerant and generous.

It turns out that all my previous worries were unnecessary.

"Xueyao, you..." His voice was a little excited.

Xue Yao smiled and raised her hand to stop him from speaking.

"From now on, there will be no more entanglement between you and me." Xue Yao looked straight into Ling Ziqian's eyes, and after saying that, she turned around and was about to leave.

Ling Ziqian quickly reached out and grabbed her sleeve, "Xueyao, I..." His eyes were full of pleading. Can't we really start over?

Xue Yao's heart trembled, but she quickly regained her composure. "Sir, some things, once broken, cannot be restored to their original state even if they are repaired."

At this moment, the sky suddenly changed color and was covered with dark clouds.

A clear voice rang out, "Xueyao, who do you think you are? Do you think you are worthy enough to be so rude to my senior brother?"

Xueyao turned and saw a woman in a goose-yellow dress approaching on a cloud. She recognized her; it was Ling Ziqian's junior apprentice, Lan Xi. Lan Xi had always admired Ling Ziqian and considered Xueyao her rival.

And according to her, she and Ling Ziqian had an engagement, which was made by their previous generation before they were born.

Xue Yao was not angry, but said calmly: "This is a matter between him and me, it has nothing to do with you."

Lan Xi snorted coldly, "How is it irrelevant? Senior Brother is so devoted to you, and you are so cruel to reject him."

Xue Yao looked at Ling Ziqian and said, "Your feelings shouldn't be explained by others. If you were sincere, you wouldn't have allowed Junior Sister to be so rude."

Ling Ziqian looked ashamed and let go of Xue Yao's sleeve.

"Girl, welcome back." At this moment, a deep voice broke through the clouds, like lightning across the night sky, cutting off everyone's previous thoughts.

Everyone looked towards the source of the sound. After a few moments, a figure appeared. Who else could it be but Dou Yuntian?

"Old man, you remember me?" Xue Yao was very surprised. Back then, when she traveled to Plum Blossom Mountain in the human world, she had met this old man in spirit while she was in seclusion before traveling around the human world.

Unexpectedly, it was just one of his clones, and he actually remembered me?

"Remember, remember, girl, you are finally back." Dou Yuntian spoke kindly and smiled with relief.

That look was just like a human parent watching their younger generation return home in glory, and from the hair to the toenails, they couldn't help but feel proud.

Dou Yuntian, he is Ling Ziqian's master.

Who is Ling Ziqian? He is the Nine Heavens God!

Xue Yao felt uncomfortable whenever she thought of Ling Ziqian.

She recalled how she had traveled through time and space and become a plum tree. She wondered how she would cope with the devastating attacks from demons and monsters.

Trees have their dignity, and people have their way of living.

As an immortal, she was docile and tolerant. As a tree queen, she grew stronger, clearly distinguishing between love and hate. She cultivated in seclusion, enhancing her strength. With the secret gardens of the Jade Forest and the ancient treasure of the tree's heart, she led her companions to fight monsters and demons, saving the dying and the wounded, eradicating evil and promoting good, protecting the lives of all who lived on the mountain and the people below...

Good and evil will be rewarded in the end, and the law of nature is everywhere.

She did what she wanted to do, and what she should do. But he...

"Yao'er, we have missed you very much over the years." Tiandao's voice brought Xueyao back from her memories.

Xue Yao smiled slightly and nodded, "Thank you, Daddy. I missed you all too."

Nangong Ying gently held Xueyao's hand, a trace of relief flashing in her eyes, "Yao'er, we have all seen your experience in the human world. You have done very well, and we are all proud of you."

Xueyao felt warm in her heart, and her eyes reddened slightly, "Thank you, mother. I just did what I should do."

At this moment, Ling Ziqian slowly stepped forward, his eyes filled with a hint of deep tenderness, "Yao'er, I have been waiting for you for ten thousand years..."

Xueyao's heart trembled. She knew that behind these words lay endless stories and expectations. She smiled slightly and whispered, "I'm finally back."

At this time, Tiandao coughed lightly and said, "Okay, Yao'er's return today is a great joy, so don't talk about heavy topics anymore." Everyone responded.

Nangong Ying also echoed: "Yes, Yao'er has gone through many hardships and should rest well after returning."

Xue Yao bowed to Tian Dao and Nangong Ying again, "Thank you, Daddy and Mom." Then she glanced at Ling Ziqian and left with her parents.

Ling Ziqian watched Xueyao walk away and vowed to himself that he would make up for his past mistakes and win back Xueyao's heart. He then glared angrily in the direction where Xueyao had left, thinking about his next plan.

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