Chapter 800 - 424: Removal Stone

Noticing Ji Ren’s strange expression, Gu Sheng hurriedly put away the "Yuan".

If Ji Ren suddenly attacked him at this moment, it would indeed be troublesome.

After all, Ji Hui, that old woman, is already full of prejudice against him.

Her servants wouldn’t be any better.

"Recovered so quickly?"

Ji Ren’s lips curled slightly, letting out a cold sneer.

"No... not yet, I need time to recover slowly."

Gu Sheng casually replied.

"Gu Sheng, you look much better."

At this moment, Ji Ziyue suddenly appeared beside Gu Sheng and Ji Ren.

"Still okay."

Gu Sheng responded.

"Miss Ziyue, how’s your health?"

Ji Ren’s attitude did a complete 180-degree turn.

"Still okay, old steward, thank you for your concern."

Ji Ziyue smiled and nodded.

"No need to thank me, caring for Miss is what we servants should do."

Ji Ren nodded.

Suddenly, a servant came running over in a panic.

"Miss Ziyue, the Ancestor is asking for you."

The servant bowed and said.

"Asking? Is there something happening?"

Ji Ziyue asked, slightly frowning.

"Miss Ziyue, it’s Young Master Hua Yunfei from the Supreme Mysterious Sect who wants to see you."

The servant’s voice carried a hint of nervousness.

"What? Hua Yunfei?"

Ji Ziyue was stunned.

She turned her head towards Gu Sheng, unable to fathom how Hua Yunfei followed her here.

Hua Yunfei from the Supreme Mysterious Sect, a renowned figure in the realm of cultivators.

Also, the Supreme Mysterious Sect is nearly ten thousand miles from here. What is he doing here?

"I understand."

Ji Ziyue responded calmly, then turned to Gu Sheng, "Let’s go have a look."

"Alright."

Gu Sheng nodded, and the three of them headed to the drawing-room together.

As they entered the drawing-room, Ji Ren immediately saw Hua Yunfei chatting and laughing with Ji Hui Ancestor.

Their atmosphere seemed harmonious and natural, like that of close family elders.

Seeing this, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable.

The warm rapport between Hua Yunfei and Ji Hui Ancestor was in stark contrast to the cold reception he had received earlier.

Ji Ziyue’s expression turned somewhat icy, but manners were still necessary.

She stepped forward and respectfully saluted Ji Hui Ancestor.

"Ancestor, you called for me?"

Ji Ziyue’s tone was somewhat cold.

Ji Hui Ancestor smiled and nodded, "Ziyue, this is Young Master Hua Yunfei. He has especially come to see you."

Ji Ziyue turned to Hua Yunfei, her eyes showing a hint of disdain.

"Hua Yunfei, why are you here?"

Hua Yunfei stood up, a gentle smile on his face.

"Miss Ziyue, I heard you were besieged by the Peacock King and got injured, so I came to check on you."

Hua Yunfei said with a light smile.

Ji Ziyue’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, not quite believing Hua Yunfei’s words.

"Hua Yunfei, I know my body better than anyone, I don’t need your concern."

"Little Zi Yue, mind your language."

Ji Hui Ancestor immediately showed displeasure, speaking in a reminding tone.

"Ancestor, I am not familiar with him."

Ji Ziyue pouted, throwing a small tantrum.

"Haha..."

The Ancestor laughed heartily, "Little Zi Yue, you don’t know, Yunfei has some ties with my maternal family. By relationship, you should call him cousin."

"What? Cousin?"

Ji Ziyue widened her eyes at Hua Yunfei.

"Um..."

Gu Sheng, standing nearby, felt extremely awkward.

Turns out they’re all family, and he’s the only outsider here.

If there were a mouse hole right now, he’d want to dive right in.

"If he’s in such a relationship with me, wouldn’t that make him and my brother Haoyue also cousins? How come they still competed fiercely? Moreover, he even made deadly moves..."

Ji Ziyue glared at Hua Yunfei, clearly not appreciating this newly discovered cousin.

"You don’t know, this is called a sparring match, understand? This is the only way our Ji family and the Supreme Mysterious Sect can have deeper interactions and strengthen our relations."

Ji Hui Ancestor’s tone became more stern, as if educating Ji Ziyue.

But Ji Ziyue’s character was unyielding, and she didn’t listen to the Ancestor’s words at all.

On the other hand, Hua Yunfei still maintained a smile, seemingly indifferent to Ji Ziyue’s coldness.

"Sister Ziyue, you and I are both disciples of the Supreme Mysterious Sect, it’s my duty to care for you."

Hua Yunfei said with a smile.

Gu Sheng stood to the side, clearly sensing Ji Ziyue’s hostility toward Hua Yunfei.

But with the Ancestor present, Ji Ziyue didn’t confront him directly.

"Hua Yunfei, I appreciate your kind gesture, but there’s no need for you to be concerned."

Ji Ziyue’s tone remained cold.

A tinge of disappointment flashed in Hua Yunfei’s eyes, "Since that’s the case, I won’t disturb you any longer. Miss Ziyue, I wish you a speedy recovery."

After saying that, Hua Yunfei bowed to Ji Hui Ancestor and then turned to leave the drawing-room.

Ji Ziyue watched his departing figure, her eyes full of disdain.

"Little Zi Yue, Young Master Hua Yunfei meant well."

Ji Hui Ancestor’s voice bore a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Ancestor, I know."

Ji Ziyue nodded, "But I hope he doesn’t meddle in my affairs."

"Alas..."

Ji Hui Ancestor sighed, "Alright, Little Zi Yue, you decide for yourself, but I order you to see him off."

"I... alright."

Ji Ziyue agreed, and after casting a glance at Gu Sheng, said, "Gu Sheng, wait for me, I’ll be right back."

"Alright."

Gu Sheng replied.

Now the drawing-room was left with Gu Sheng, Ji Hui Ancestor, and the steward Ji Ren.

Gu Sheng watched Ji Ziyue’s retreating figure, still not quite comprehending, when Ji Hui Ancestor suddenly spoke: "Gu Sheng, did you obtain the ’Yuan’?"