Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1364 - 1364 1323 Return to Qingyang City

1364: Chapter 1323: Return to Qingyang City 1364: Chapter 1323: Return to Qingyang City If I successfully break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, I might still have a few centuries to live.

But now, my path has been severed, and my remaining lifespan is nearly exhausted.

“Still, old man, you don’t need to be too pessimistic.

Who knows?

Maybe one day, I’ll find a way to repair your injuries and help you break through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

It’s not entirely impossible.”

“…Oh well, I was never particularly talented to begin with.

Reaching the Golden Core Realm was already my limit.

I never had the courage to aim higher.

There’s no need to push myself further.

In any case, thank you.”

“No need to thank me.

You’re Jiaxin’s grandfather after all.

Even for her sake, I’ll find a way to extend your life by a little.

Besides, after I leave, you all must stay vigilant.

I suspect Ye Zhen has already struck deals with certain minor nations in the Southern Border.

Before his death, Ye Zhen used the Bridal Dress Technique to transfer all his cultivation to someone else.

You’ve lost a Nascent Soul Realm ally but now gained a Nascent Soul Realm enemy.”

After some thought, Lu Chuan finally produced a jade pendant and handed it over to the old man.

“If you ever face true danger, crush this pendant.

I’ll come as quickly as possible.”

“Then this old man won’t decline.”

“Alright, I’ve said all I needed to say.

It’s about time for me to leave.”

“Not saying goodbye to Jiaxin?”

Lu Chuan waved his hand dismissively and smiled.

“I hate farewells the most, especially when women cry.

It’s not like I won’t come back.

What’s the point of turning it into a sobbing scene?”

“Hmm, on that at least, I agree with you.

Very well, go handle your business.

I’ll take care of the mess the Ye Family left behind as soon as I can.

When it’s done, you should take Jiaxin away.

That child has lived her entire life for others.

It’s time for her to finally live for herself.”

…

Lu Chuan left, under the cover of night, booking the latest flight back to Qingyang City.

By the time the plane landed, it was already early the next morning.

As dawn broke, Lu Chuan decided to head directly to Azure Dragon Academy.

After all, too much time had already been wasted.

Lu Chuan could no longer wait and needed to obtain the Human Emperor’s Pendant as soon as possible.

Upon arriving at Azure Dragon Academy, Lu Chuan was surprised that this time, there was no resistance.

Nalan Xuan did not attempt to stop him further.

“I knew it—you wouldn’t give up.”

Beneath the pavilion, Nalan Xuan shot a glance at Lu Chuan and said coldly, “Go ahead.

How do you plan to persuade me this time?”

“I know why you refuse to hand over the Human Emperor’s Pendant.

You want to use it to resurrect Ye Chongshan, don’t you?

In that case, maybe I can help you.”

“You seem to know quite a lot.

Let me guess—you went to the Ye Family in Luo City and learned about the events of that year from them?

Let me think…

What would that stubborn old man say about me?

That I’m fickle and unfaithful?”

“You’re overthinking it.

Ye Jing’s assessment of you was fair.

He believes it wasn’t entirely your fault; Ye Chongshan bears some responsibility as well.”

“Oh?

That’s unexpected.”

Nalan Xuan let out a cold laugh, slowly stood up, and retrieved the Human Emperor’s Pendant, placing it in her palm.

“Lu Chuan, do you think you’re the only one who understands the Yin Yang Reversal Technique?

If I wanted to, I could resurrect Ye Chongshan at any moment.”

“You can?

Then why haven’t you done so?”

At this, Nalan Xuan’s eyes dimmed, and she replied despondently, “He refuses.

What can I do?”

“Refuses?”

This left Lu Chuan even more puzzled.

If given the chance to come back from the dead, why would Ye Chongshan refuse?

Just what kind of problem does this man have?

“Can I speak with him?

Maybe I can convince him.”

“If even I can’t do it, what makes you think you can?”

“Because we’re both men.

Anyway, it’s just one attempt.

You have nothing to lose.

If it works, you’ll get what you wish for and reunite with the one you love.

If it fails, the Human Emperor’s Pendant remains in your possession.

It’s not like I can take it away.”

Nalan Xuan seemed to ponder this deeply and, after a long silence, finally agreed to Lu Chuan’s proposal.

“I’ll let you see him.

Whether or not you can convince him depends on your abilities.”

“No problem.

However, I have one condition.

During my conversation with Ye Chongshan, you can’t be present and are not allowed to eavesdrop.

Otherwise, I won’t be able to help you either.”

“Fine.”

It had to be said—Nalan Xuan’s love for Ye Chongshan ran deep.

For someone as strong-willed as her, it was remarkable how many times she had compromised.

“So where is Ye Chongshan’s soul currently?”

“He only reached the Golden Core Realm, so his cultivation wasn’t enough to linger in this world long-term.

I sealed his soul inside the Human Emperor’s Pendant.

If you wish to meet him, simply undo the seal.

Also, let me warn you, Lu Chuan—if you dare to run off with the Human Emperor’s Pendant, I will hunt you down to the ends of the earth!”

Lu Chuan didn’t respond.

Accepting the Human Emperor’s Pendant, he gestured for Nalan Xuan to leave.

Once it was clear that Nalan Xuan was gone, Lu Chuan felt still uneasy.

He set up a soundproof barrier before carefully examining the Human Emperor’s Pendant.

This treasure, capable of reversing life and death and subverting Yin and Yang, exuded an aura of immense vitality and chilling death.

Merely holding it, Lu Chuan could sense the surging forces within—rich and overwhelming.

“Ye Chongshan, Ye Chongshan…

Why do you refuse to come back to life?”

Breaking the seal, Lu Chuan extended a thread of divine sense, awakening the dormant soul of Ye Chongshan.

When Ye Chongshan saw Lu Chuan, he appeared bewildered.

“Who are you?

And why do you have the Human Emperor’s Pendant?”

“Nalan Xuan gave it to me, on the condition that I convince you to agree to resurrection.”

“Dream on!

I will never submit!”

“Can you tell me why?

I just don’t understand.

What reason could be so strong that you’d rather remain dormant in the Human Emperor’s Pendant than be brought back to life?

Do you have any idea what this means for your daughter?”

At those words, Ye Chongshan froze for a moment, his expression wrought with anguish.

“Jiaxin… I’ve failed her.”

“This item—you should recognize it, right?”

As he spoke, Lu Chuan pulled out a waist plaque, a token given to him by Ye Jing, which proved his identity.

“How do you possess the Ye Family’s Spirit Jade Plaque?

Just who are you?”

“Jiaxin is now my woman.

So, who do you think I am?

Consider me your half-son-in-law.”

“Jiaxin…

Is she well?”

“She’s doing very well.

Old Master Ye Jing treated her as his successor, grooming her diligently.

She’s now reached the Golden Core Realm, grown into a beautiful young woman, highly capable and with a steadfast heart.

In fact, much of this is thanks to you.

If not for having such an irresponsible father, she wouldn’t have had to bear so much.”

Lu Chuan’s words hit Ye Chongshan like a hammer, leaving him unable to argue.

He could only let out a deep sigh.

“Does she…

hate me deeply?”