"Old Ancestor, please don't be angry!" Aunt Lan quickly explained, "It's not what you think. Wushuang didn't want to leave you, but she couldn't change her destiny."
"Uh... to put it simply, her parents have come to pick her up."
"They have a powerful background, coming from the Ninth Small World, and their strength is formidable."
"They found Wushuang and want to take her back."
"At first, Wushuang refused."
"But her parents threatened your life, saying they would kill you if she didn't go back."
"Helpless, Wushuang left the mortal world with them!"
Chen Nan frowned. He knew Yan Wushuang was an orphan and had grown up with Aunt Lan since childhood.
However, he never expected Yan Wushuang to be a descendant of a small world.
Even more so, he didn't expect her parents to take her to a small world.
Chen Nan asked, "Did she say anything else?"
Aunt Lan: "No, she just told you to forget her."
"Alright, I understand."
Chen Nan hung up the phone in a daze.
The Ninth Small World?
It seemed that he would have to visit once his strength improved.
No matter what, he had to see her once!
Regardless of her thoughts, he had to tell her in person!
At the very least... they should have a face-to-face farewell!
This would be a fitting end to their past relationship.
He then sat down cross-legged, calmed his mind, and began to cultivate.
After the battle at the Qu family, his strength had increased to the sixth layer of Qi Refining.
This strength was enough to roam the entire mortal world, but it was far from enough for him.
Whether it was to deal with the impending collapse of hell,
Or to go to the Ninth Small World, he needed sufficient strength!
The Yin Cultivation Technique was still incredibly potent.
After cultivating for only two hours, he advanced from the early stage of the sixth layer of Qi Refining to the great perfection of the sixth layer, only one step away from the seventh layer.
He dared not continue cultivating.
He feared a change in his mindset.
It was like a poor person suddenly obtaining billions of wealth; their temperament would change drastically.
Becoming flustered.
Becoming lost.
Even depressed.
Cultivation was similar; if one's cultivation progressed too rapidly, it could affect one's state of mind.
This would then impact their foundation!
He ended his cultivation and went to the living room. Xu Qingxin stood up, a hint of worry on her face, "Husband, I'm sorry, I can't have dinner with you tonight."
Chen Nan asked with concern, "Did something happen?"
Xu Qingxin sighed, "It's about my aunt and grandfather. They're arguing again. My father called just now, saying grandfather was quite upset and asked me to go back and comfort him."
Chen Nan: "Do they often argue?"
"It's okay, they argue a few times every month!" Xu Qingxin said dejectedly.
Chen Nan asked doubtfully, "That's not right. Yesterday, when I had dinner at your house, they seemed very harmonious. How can they argue a few times every month?"
Xu Qingxin: "It's because my grandfather often pressures her to find a partner, urging my aunt to get married."
"She really should find someone," Chen Nan said nonchalantly.
If Xu Nuo had a partner, perhaps she wouldn't pester him?
Xu Qingxin said, "I understand why my aunt doesn't want to find a partner. Actually, it's not her fault."
"Her childhood family life was not happy, especially her father. Rumor has it he was a scoundrel, indulging in all sorts of vices and frequently abusing his wife."
"Once, my aunt's biological mother fought back during an abuse and killed her father with a cleaver."
"Afterward, she jumped to her death."
Chen Nan shivered, "So, your aunt has no blood relation to your family?"
Xu Qingxin asked blankly, "Didn't I tell you about my aunt's situation?"
Chen Nan shrugged.
Xu Qingxin smiled, "Perhaps I forgot. As far as I know, my aunt was only five years old when she came to our home. My grandmother brought her back from an orphanage. My grandmother liked girls and raised my aunt as her own daughter."
"However, the events five years ago were deeply etched in her heart, leading to her fear of marriage, or rather, her fear of men."
Chen Nan felt a bitter smile rise in his heart.
Fear of men?
Don't kid yourself!
Your aunt is far more wild than you think!
Xu Qingxin continued, "We all understand and respect her choice. Only grandfather, being old-fashioned, believes girls must get married."
"Otherwise, it would bring shame to our Xu family!"
"We've almost gotten used to their arguments!"
"Alright, I won't talk anymore. Find some friends to have dinner with, I'm going home now!"
Chen Nan nodded, "Okay, I'll return to Jizhou early tomorrow morning. You don't need to see me off at the airport."
Although he had learned some things about his master from Li Mu, he still had some questions, such as where exactly he was buried.
He needed to investigate these matters upon his return.
"Mwah, remember to miss me!" Xu Qingxin kissed him on the forehead and then put on her coat, leaving the siheyuan.
After Xu Qingxin left, Chen Nan felt a bit lonely staying in the siheyuan by himself.
After all, he was accustomed to having women around.
Just then.
He received a call from Xu Nuo. Her voice was soft and soothing, "Have you considered my proposal from yesterday? Have you made up your mind?"
"Send me the address!"
Since she had no blood relation to Xu Qingxin, Chen Nan decided to indulge himself.
After all.
He had once comforted himself, thinking that if he met Xu Nuo again, it would be destiny.
Destiny, after all, was predestined.
He shouldn't disappoint it!
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An hour later.
He arrived at Xu Nuo's residence, a duplex villa of over two hundred square meters.
Xu Nuo, wearing a black silk nightgown, opened the door.
Despite the cold wind howling outside, the room was warm as spring.
Her long hair was casually draped, adding a touch of allure and freedom.
He had known Xu Nuo was well-endowed before,
But he never imagined that without any constraints, she would be so breathtaking!
Her every movement seemed to sway.
"I've prepared dinner, I hope it suits your taste." Xu Nuo smiled and led Chen Nan towards the dining room.
Chen Nan was somewhat surprised.
He had expected a battle upon arriving here.
Instead, they were going to eat first.
Well, one needs to be well-fed to have strength!
In the dining room, Chen Nan saw steak, red wine, and a candlestick.
Xu Nuo lit the candles and then turned off the villa lights.
The atmosphere immediately became warm and romantic.
It felt as if hormones permeated the very air.
Xu Nuo raised her wine glass and smiled, "Come, this glass is for destiny. Although our connection is peculiar, we should still toast!"
Chen Nan raised his glass and clinked it with hers, "Shall we do the 'intertwined cups' toast?"
Xu Nuo blushed, "You're this romantic?"
Ding dong.
The doorbell suddenly rang.
"Who is it?" Xu Nuo's face showed a hint of annoyance. She hadn't expected a visitor at this moment.
She got up and went to the door, only to see Xu Qingxin, and was stunned, "Qingxin, why are you here?"