Chapter 46: Can’t I Visit You Without a Reason?

Ji Yun let out a sigh of relief. “Then I won’t disturb you any further, young master.”

Xuan Yuan Ji walked over to the couch beneath the window and instructed Wuyan, “Prepare pen and ink.”

“Yes, sir.” Wuyan immediately went to make arrangements.

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After settling Xuan Yuan Ji, Ji Yun still felt uneasy. He went to the square and watched the disciples practicing.

Rows upon rows, all in perfect order.

Suddenly, his gaze fell upon one spot, and his brows furrowed tightly.

A single figure disrupted the neat formation, sprawled out on a grass mat, sound asleep.

Ji Yun shook his head helplessly.

Ji Yin felt a weight on her shoulder as someone lifted her up. Opening her eyes, she saw Ji Yun’s stern expression.

“Come with me,” he said.

Ji Yin yawned and followed behind Ji Yun.

As soon as they arrived at the Tianyuan Hall, Ji Yun sighed. “You’re able to gather spiritual energy, so why aren’t you practicing diligently?”

“What good is being able to gather spiritual energy?” Ji Yun was at a loss, thinking of all the spiritual energy she had accumulated without advancing a single step.

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“Xuan Yuan, the young master, will be staying at Tianyuan Sect to complete the ‘Return to Origin’ heart method. You must not disturb him, do you hear me?!”

“He’s staying at Tianyuan Sect?” Ji Yin was a little surprised.

“Did you even listen to what I just said?” Ji Yun’s voice grew louder.

“I heard you, I heard you.” Ji Yin nodded repeatedly.

“I’m warning you again, if you provoke him and he decides to deal with you, you’ll have to bear the consequences yourself. Not even your father will intervene!”

“Got it, got it.” Ji Yin replied carelessly.

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After lunch, Ji Yin followed the trail of soul power.

“Wow, he’s living right next to my courtyard!”

“Demon, if I smell this soul power every day, will I sleep even sweeter?”

Ji Yin walked over and pushed the door, only to find it locked from the inside. What did that mean? Living so close, and she couldn’t even drop by? She immediately went to her own courtyard, leaped onto the wall with a bound.

Wuyan was sitting idly in the courtyard when suddenly a figure appeared atop the wall, startling him.

“You…”

Ji Yin had already jumped down, gazing at the figure seated by the window.

In the corner of the courtyard grew a crabapple tree, its pink blossoms so dense they bent the branches, some already in full bloom and hanging in front of the window. This scenery, this person, it was so beautiful it took her breath away.

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Ji Yin circled around to the steps at the front of the hall, about to enter.

Wuyan immediately blocked her way.

“Seventh Young Lady, my master is busy completing his heart method, he cannot be disturbed.”

“Step aside, Wuyan,” Xuan Yuan Ji’s voice came from inside the house.

Ji Yin pressed her hand against Wuyan’s chest, pushed him aside, lifted her chin in a challenging manner, and swayed her way inside.

Wuyan: …

Xuan Yuan Ji had already set down his brush. Ji Yin approached, leaning over the table. They say handwriting reflects the soul—Xuan Yuan Ji’s calligraphy was indeed a pleasure to behold.

“Seventh Young Lady, is there something you need?” Xuan Yuan Ji asked gently.

Ji Yin straightened up, her smile dazzling. “Come now, can’t I just come to see you for no reason? By the way, I live right next door. You’re an honored guest of our Ji family. My father just reminded me to treat you well when he’s not around. If you need anything, just ask.”

“Then I’ll trouble you, Seventh Young Lady.”

“Not at all, not at all.” Ji Yin waved her hand dismissively.

“As it happens, completing the heart method requires assistance. I wonder if Seventh Young Lady has time for this?”