Early the next morning, the two continued on their journey.

After last night's incident, Lu Ye speculated that the Northern Territory would be plunged into complete chaos.

Not wanting to leisurely make his way back outside, he headed straight towards Cloud Leaf City at full speed.

By late morning, Chen Lingxiang finished cultivating and took out two Jade Tokens of very good quality.

These were Communication Jade Tokens that Chen Lingxiang specially spent a large sum of money on, inscribed with intricate arrays, allowing the holder to leave an imprint within to communicate over long distances.

These things are as costly as Storage Rings, though one is much cheaper than a Storage Ring, most people still can't afford them.

"One for Lu Ye and one for me, then we can communicate," Chen Lingxiang thought with some delight.

Another small courtyard.

Jiang Qingge sat in the courtyard, somewhat lost in thought.

It wasn't long ago that when Su Wan from the Red Cloud Sect was still around, this courtyard still had a bit of vitality.

Now, it seemed to have returned to its quiet state.

Looking at the stone bench beneath her, Jiang Qingge remembered that this spot… seemed to be where Lu Ye used to like to sit in meditation.

These days, whenever she came to the courtyard for a little rest.

Jiang Qingge didn't even realize she would unconsciously walk to this spot.

She originally thought when Lu Ye left, it would be at most ten days or half a month, and he would always come back to visit the Jiang Family.

But she didn't expect that once he left... it would be complete radio silence.

Thinking of this, Jiang Qingge's expression showed a slight daze, could it be... that the time spent together in this past year really left no trace worth remembering in his heart?

Just then, a maid came to report that Liu Haixiang, Young Master Liu, was at the mansion seeking an audience.

Jiang Qingge was slightly taken aback, a trace of annoyance appearing on her face.

This person was from the newly established World Martial Arts Hall in the city and was heard to be the top disciple under the hall master.

The hall master himself was reputedly at the Innate Realm!

This was very rare in martial arts halls, so once established, it immediately gained considerable fame in Cloud Leaf City.

In the past, facing such a person, Jiang Qingge would have been completely uninterested.

But now, with the family ancestor not around, and having suffered so many grievances and been through a union, acting impulsively was not an option.

After all, he merely came for a visit.

Moreover, due to his strong abilities, not only owning a martial arts hall but also other industries, in some ways, the Jiang Family also wanted to cooperate with him.

Suppressing her emotions, Jiang Qingge said indifferently, "Let's go."

She would certainly not invite Liu Haixiang into her own courtyard.

A moment later, in a side hall of the Jiang Family.

In the living room, a long-faced young man sat, looking at the Eldest Miss Jiang walking in slowly, a trace of amazement flashing in his eyes.

Indeed, the first fairy of Cloud Leaf City, in terms of appearance, no one could surpass her.

The World Martial Arts Hall was a martial arts hall presided over by someone at the Innate Realm; on the day it opened, the Jiang Family also sent several mainline members to congratulate.

Upon first seeing Jiang Qingge, Liu Haixiang was immediately captivated.

Thus, he often came to the Jiang Family under various pretexts.

"Hehe, coming uninvited, I hope Miss Qingge won't blame me," Liu Haixiang said, thinking himself quite graceful.

If you didn't come, then I truly wouldn't blame you, Jiang Qingge thought helplessly.

At this moment, looking at Liu Haixiang smiling like a blossoming chrysanthemum, Jiang Qingge suddenly felt... in contrast, Lu Ye was so much more pleasing to the eye.

At least in terms of appearance, Lu Ye completely overshadowed him, his demeanor too, though from a poor background, always showed proper restraint.

Even when at times I tempted him... that damned Lu Ye still remained unmoved!

It's just a pity that when I suddenly heard about the union back then, I got worked up and did some wrong things...

With that thought, Jiang Qingge's originally bright eyes, became somewhat dim.

Opposite Jiang Qingge, seeing the fairy-like Jiang Qingge suddenly becoming somewhat despondent, Liu Haixiang felt his heart clench along with it.

"Miss Qingge, what's the matter? Is there something upsetting you?" Liu Haixiang quickly said in a flattering manner.

"If there's anything wrong, just tell me! I, Liu Haixiang, though lacking talent, am now a Postnatal Sixth Layer, but considering my master's reputation... there is still some influence."

Although he spoke modestly, Liu Haixiang's expression clearly did not agree.

In his twenties, already at the Postnatal Sixth Layer, just a step away from reaching the Postnatal Seventh Layer!

With such strength, in a town, it was enough to establish a martial arts hall with formidable presence.

Such qualifications couldn't compare to talents like Chen Lingxiang or Su Wan, reputed prodigies of the Northern Territory, but indeed surpassed most common martial artists.

Moreover, from now on, Liu Haixiang's rate of advancement... would only get faster!

Seeing Jiang Qingge seemingly untouched, remaining somewhat low-spirited, Liu Haixiang said solemnly, "If you encounter any difficulties, Miss Qingge need not fear, I can have my master intervene."

This side hall was close to the main gate of the Jiang Family; as soon as Liu Haixiang finished speaking, there seemed to be the sound of hoofbeats from near the gate outside.

Following that, a somewhat astonished voice of a gatekeeper was heard...

"Lu... Young Master?"

"It's me." A calm voice faintly came from outside, drifting into the side hall.

In an instant, the previously low-spirited Jiang Qingge, suddenly seemed to regain her senses, her moon-like beautiful eyes widening.

She... just heard whose voice?!

Must have misheard!

That detestable person... how could he be back?

When he left back then, he showed no sign of hesitation.

Jiang Qingge was a bit flustered, fearing she really had auditory hallucinations.

Yet also fearing... she really had auditory hallucinations!

The first hallucination was fearing he truly returned, what should she say?

The second hallucination was fearing she really misheard, and he's not back at all, he holds no attachment to the Jiang Family...

Seeing Jiang Qingge suddenly seemed to have been infused with some sort of energy, Liu Haixiang was first surprised, then his eyes narrowed slightly.

It wasn't a secret that Jiang Qingge was married, back then the Jiang Family even held a wedding banquet which Liu Haixiang knew about.

But Liu Haixiang didn't care about these things at all; sometimes, a married woman had its unique allure...

Based on his long experience with women, he had already noticed that the elegant and out-of-the-world Eldest Miss Jiang was still a virgin.

Married yet no consummation...

After some deliberate investigation by Liu Haixiang, the identity of Jiang Qingge's husband also became clear.

Originating from the Red Cloud Sect, outwardly an Inner Sect Disciple, in reality just a Servant Disciple, essentially an abandoned son thrown over by the Red Cloud Sect...

As a result, that live-in son-in-law was not well-received in the Jiang Family.

Including his newly-wed wife Jiang Qingge, who actually didn't like him, hence they hadn't consummated the marriage.

The last time he left the Jiang Family, it was likely due to his pride being unable to bear it.

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