Chapter 542 - 549: Jiang Wentian and His Daughter

「Eastern Domain, Wuyou Valley.」

Jiang Wentian sat at the entrance of a bamboo house, his gaze fixed on Jiang Cen not far away.

At that moment, Jiang Cen wore a resentful expression as she watered the Spiritual Medicines and picked off pests, one by one.

If Jiang Wentian wasn’t keeping her here, she would have run off long ago!

Having transmigrated into a book, her goal was to sort out the male and female leads and reach the pinnacle of life, not to hide away in some bizarre place growing Spiritual Medicines.

But she didn’t dare defy Jiang Wentian. Although he usually looked at her with a loving expression, she always felt a strange sense of unease. Sometimes, her scalp would even tingle, and she’d find it hard to breathe.

However, Jiang Wentian treated her exceptionally well, so she was starting to question her own sanity.

At this thought, Jiang Cen looked up toward Jiang Wentian.

Jiang Wentian caught her gaze and gave her a slight smile.

’There it is again, there it is again!!’

A sudden panic seized Jiang Cen’s heart. She forced an unnatural smile in return before quickly lowering her head, not daring to meet Jiang Wentian’s eyes again.

She struggled to suppress the panic rising within her, her mind filling with resentment.

’This Jiang Wentian is so strange!’

’And what about Liu Xingzhi? Has he gotten together with that disciple of his yet?’

’I absolutely cannot let such a high-quality male lead become another woman’s man!’

And so, Jiang Cen began to rack her brain for an excuse to leave Jiang Wentian.

She was sick of these days spent under Jiang Wentian’s constant watch. She wanted freedom!

However, an opportunity soon presented itself.

Following the directions she had, Song Wanning arrived at a city near Wuyou Valley.

Instead of seeking out Jiang Cen directly, she sent a Communication Talisman to Jiang Wentian, inviting him for a meeting.

To ensure he would come, Song Wanning took the initiative to mention she had something to tell him concerning his daughter.

With everything set, Song Wanning casually picked an inn to stay at, enjoying the local cuisine while she waited at her leisure.

Meanwhile, the news of her appearance quickly reached the ears of Wu Qingfeng, who had been searching for her.

’Heh, you refuse the path to heaven and instead charge right through the gateless hell!’

Wu Qingfeng suppressed the killing intent in his heart, immediately reported to Mu Zixu, and then secretly left the Medicine King Sect.

’As long as I complete this mission, I’ll become a True Disciple of the Wuji Sect after I ascend!!!’

The very thought filled Wu Qingfeng with motivation. Even knowing the Sect Master would be displeased couldn’t stop him.

He thought he had left without a soul knowing, but he was unaware that the Old Ancestor and the Sect Master were in complete control of the situation.

"Old Ancestor, Wu Qingfeng has left."

"Song Wanning has arrived in the Eastern Domain’s territory."

The Sect Master sighed, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

"What do you think? Should I stop him..."

He was a member of the Medicine King Sect, after all. Even if they had their disagreements, the Sect Master didn’t want to see him go to his death.

But the Old Ancestor merely opened his eyes and gazed into the void.

"There’s no need. Even if you stop him this time, he will still go."

"Since he’s so determined to court death, then let him be."

A flash of disgust crossed the Old Ancestor’s eyes at the thought of Mu Zixu’s own ancestor.

For a long time now, that ancestor had been meddling in the affairs of the Medicine King Sect in the Lower World, influencing the Sect’s decisions on many occasions.

It was true that he had been the one to bring the Medicine King Sect into the Spirit Realm, but that didn’t give him the right to interfere in the Lower World’s matters whenever he pleased. He had no sense of propriety whatsoever.

The Old Ancestor had long seen through Mu Zixu’s selfish nature. Even after his own ascension, he would never get involved with Mu Zixu, much less try to find a way into the Wuji Sect.

Doing so would only reduce him to a slave to be used and discarded, which was absolutely not the life he wanted.

"But..."

The Sect Master was still hesitant. "Should we tell him that Song Wanning killed the Huo Family’s old ancestor?"

When they received the news two days ago, they too had been shocked speechless.

At the same time, they were immensely relieved that they hadn’t conspired with Mu Zixu. Otherwise, forget ascending; they would have already died at her hands.

Someone who could make even the Central Domain wary was not a person the Medicine King Sect could afford to provoke.

Mu Zixu truly didn’t care if they lived or died!

"And you think he’d believe you if you told him? He’d only think we’re trying to stop him from seizing a brilliant future!"

The Old Ancestor closed his eyes. There were some people he couldn’t control, and he no longer wanted to try.

"Enough. Don’t trouble yourself with this matter any longer. After Wu Qingfeng dies, you must personally find Song Wanning to express our apologies and clarify the Medicine King Sect’s position."

"You must resolve any misunderstandings between us to avoid other disciples being harmed by mistake!"

When he first heard of this matter, he hadn’t paid it much mind. Who could have known Song Wanning would grow so powerful so quickly?

That being the case, the Medicine King Sect must adopt the correct attitude. Only then can reconciliation be possible.

"Oh, right. Song Wanning enjoys Alchemy. Send her a generous amount of medicinal ingredients. After all, disciples of our Medicine King Sect did hunt her down before."

"If she doesn’t hold a grudge, our Medicine King Sect can still prosper. If she does..."

After all, not everyone is so magnanimous. One could only hope that Song Wanning would be willing to let bygones be bygones.

"This disciple understands. Rest assured, Old Ancestor!"

The Sect Master nodded and turned to leave.

Now, all he could do was respect Wu Qingfeng’s destiny.

...

"Cen’er, I have to leave for a while on some business. You are to stay in the valley. Don’t go running around!"

Jiang Wentian’s expression was grim.

He still remembered this person, Song Wanning.

He had even seen the messages circulating within the Sect a few days prior.

He simply hadn’t returned because he was too far away.

Now, Song Wanning had suddenly contacted him, even mentioning his daughter. Jiang Wentian’s heart jolted.

It felt as if a deep-seated suspicion he held was about to come true.

Thus, he didn’t hesitate and decided to set out immediately.

Whether the information was useful or not, he had to make the trip.

"Is that so?"

Jiang Cen failed to notice the gloom in Jiang Wentian’s eyes; her own eyes lit up instantly.

’I’ve finally gotten my chance to leave!’

"Don’t you worry, Father. I’ll be good and wait for you to come back."

She put on a smiling face, looking utterly adorable.

Jiang Wentian raised his hand and stroked her hair, his gaze profound.

Being stared at like that made Jiang Cen’s skin crawl, and she couldn’t help but avert her gaze.

Fortunately, Jiang Wentian didn’t say anything more. He just gave her one last, deep look before turning and leaving.

Once she was sure he was really gone, Jiang Cen quickly patted her chest, gasping for breath.

’That was terrifying! The look in Jiang Wentian’s eyes is horrifying!!!’

’I thought for sure he knew I was planning to run away!’

She swallowed hard, quickly gathered her things, and fled without a moment’s delay.

Little did she know, the moment she left, Jiang Wentian sensed it.

A vicious glint flashed through his eyes, but he didn’t turn back. Instead, he continued hurrying in Song Wanning’s direction.

Back in the inn, Song Wanning had already gone upstairs and was reading a book alone in her room.

After a series of breakthroughs, her swordsmanship had fallen behind. Even with the Sword Spirit, she couldn’t bring out its full potential.

For a Sword Cultivator, this was not a good thing.

Therefore, she now had to practice her swordsmanship diligently, striving to combine it with the elements within her body to achieve a greater effect.