Chapter 282 The Whereabouts of the Maternal Grandmother

He slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if trying to suppress his excitement and anticipation and calm his mind.

After years of careful planning, his power here has become increasingly solidified.

If the descendant of the ancient clan who possesses mysterious power can successfully awaken, his strength will surely increase by leaps and bounds.

At that time, his wish to restore the Jiang family's rule would no longer be out of reach, but within reach! For this day, he had endured hardship and suffering for decades.

At that time, the glory of the Jiang family will surely be restored.

Three knocks, neither too loud nor too soft, broke the silence inside the room.

He immediately composed himself, quickly returned to the front hall, and placed an incense burner there, emitting a faint fragrance.

Meanwhile, in the distant Xuan Yue Kingdom, Li Xi knew nothing of this.

She was engrossed in the secret chamber, intently flipping through the new scrolls, trying to find clues about her grandmother.

Not long ago, a letter from Master brought good news: the brothers of the Hidden Sect in Xuan Yue had found useful information about the ancient race.

It didn't take long for Li Xi to take out the scroll.

The ink on the scroll was still fresh, indicating that it had just been delivered.

She unfolded it carefully, her eyes wandering between the lines, searching for clues related to her maternal grandmother.

"The ancient race, originating from antiquity, possesses secret arts that reach the heavens, allowing them to ride the wind and wield the power of heaven and earth..."

Li Xi read the contents of the scroll softly, a strange excitement welling up in her heart.

The scroll continued: "Although the ancient clan is powerful, it is unknown to the world because of its strict clan rules, which prevent its members from easily leaving the world. However, whenever the world is in great chaos, the ancient clan will emerge to quell the chaos and protect all living beings with its secret arts."

However, why did the ancient tribes later...?

Upon continuing to read the scroll, one learns: "Such divine power was coveted by those with ulterior motives, who refined it into elixirs to control the minds of ancient tribes."

A cunning old woman, having gained the trust of the ancient tribe, secretly plotted against them. The members of the ancient tribe, preferring death to submission and unwilling to be puppets, committed suicide one after another.

From then on, rumors spread throughout the martial arts world: it was said that the ancient clan still had remnants, one of whom was controlled by a mysterious force; another ancient clan was hiding in the Jingyuan region; and eventually, there were even reports that traces of an ancient clan could be found in Xuan Yue.

The final part reads, "It is said that in Zhong Village, Qingyuan Town, Yicheng, Xuan Yue Kingdom, there was an old lady who had wandered here from Jingyuan decades ago. The villagers took pity on her plight and rescued her to take her home, but she lost her memory ever since. After that, she lived peacefully in the village, and the villagers would seek her medical help whenever they were sick."

After reading it, Li Xi put the scroll into her backpack.

After exchanging a few words with Elder Qian, she returned to the embassy.

Knowing that Meng Zhelan would be entering the palace tomorrow to perform acupuncture on the Empress, Li Xi decided not to disturb her and let her prepare in peace.

So, Li Xi turned around and walked towards Qin Xiaolin's room.

As she reached the door, she raised her hand, about to knock, when the door was suddenly opened.

Upon closer inspection, the person who opened the door was Qin Xiaolin.

He was wearing a pure white nightgown, a faint smile on his lips, gazing at her with gentle, tender eyes.

He asked softly, "Why are you back so late?" His voice was as gentle as a spring breeze, captivating all who heard it.

Qin Xiaolin possessed extraordinary handsome features, with long, sword-like eyebrows and a straight nose. His lips were slightly upturned, revealing an innate nobility and domineering aura.

He was tall and imposing, exuding an unparalleled and powerful aura.

In that instant, Li Xi's heart began to race involuntarily, as if a little deer was pounding wildly in her chest.

Her gaze was fixed on Qin Xiaolin, and an indescribable emotion welled up within her. Blushing, she said, "I have something to do outside. Are you... going to sleep? I won't disturb you then."

After Li Xi finished speaking, she quickly turned around and was about to leave when Qin Xiaolin took a step forward and grabbed her hand.

His fingers were warm and strong, as if a warm current spread from her palms to her whole body, causing her to stop in her tracks.

"I'm waiting for you to come back. If you don't come back soon, I'm thinking of going out to look for you." Qin Xiaolin's voice was deep and magnetic, with a hint of barely perceptible concern.

Li Xi turned her head and met his deep eyes, her heart fluttering.

She tried to calm herself down and said softly, "Oh? Well, thank you very much."

Huh? What nonsense is she spouting, thanking me??

However, Qin Xiaolin did not continue to ask. Instead, he looked at her and asked, "Did you need to talk to me? Let's go inside."

Before she could react, he pulled her inside and closed the door behind him.

Qin Xiaolin looked at her, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

He let go of her hand, turned around and walked to the table, poured a cup of tea and handed it to Li Xi, "Have some tea first."

Li Xi took the teacup, took a small sip, and the aroma of the tea calmed her down a bit.

Qin Xiaolin nodded slightly and replied in a deep voice, "Are you going to see your maternal grandmother?"

His tone was calm and firm.

Upon hearing this, Li Xi was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting him to ask such a question.

She hesitated slightly, then nodded gently and replied, "That's right, I'm going to find my maternal grandmother."

Qin Xiaolin gazed at her quietly, his eyes filled with endless tenderness: "Actually, I also received news about your maternal grandmother. I was waiting for your return to tell you about it."

A sense of surprise welled up in Li Xi's heart. She had not expected that someone would care so much about her affairs and remember them so well.

This unexpected event filled her with a surge of emotion.

“In that case, I’ll have to trouble you. Let’s set off early tomorrow morning.” Li Xi’s voice trembled slightly.

Li Xi felt a little unaccustomed to meeting such an exceptional man after a long time.

In her past life, she could only admire such a perfect man on her phone screen, occasionally making a few teasing comments through the screen, which she found quite amusing.

However, the fact that such a handsome man was sitting right in front of her made her a little nervous.

Qin Xiaolin, without her mask, was indeed quite beautiful, but in reality, she was a coward. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Then, I'll go back first. You, you should go to sleep early."

After Li Xi finished speaking, she got up to leave, but Qin Xiaolin suddenly grabbed her sleeve.

"Wait." His voice was deep and magnetic, as if it had a magical power that made people want to stop involuntarily.

Li Xi's heart skipped a beat, and she turned her head to meet his deep eyes.

"What's wrong?" she asked, trying to sound calm, but her voice trembled slightly.

Qin Xiaolin smiled slightly, a smile as gentle as a spring breeze, instantly dispelling the surrounding chill and warming Li Xi's heart.