Chapter 1967 - 1968: You Must Not Fall for Him

Chapter 1967: Chapter 1968: You Must Not Fall for Him

At this moment, what appeared before Ye Xuan’s eyes was a massive building spanning several acres, shaped like a palace.

This palace has only one entrance.

Needless to say, the entrance is guarded by several highly skilled experts; even in other positions, many solemn and cold-faced experts stand guard, making the atmosphere here perpetually tense.

If anyone rashly approaches, Ye Xuan believes these experts would attack without hesitation, mercilessly killing them.

Of course, in such a heavy atmosphere of slaughter, ordinary people would not dare to act foolishly.

"Let’s go."

Xiahou Zhenshan let out a silent breath, said to Ye Xuan, and then started toward the palace.

Ye Xuan closely followed, his internal qigong circulating secretly, always staying alert to avoid being accidentally killed...

Not even two steps were taken.

"Who goes there?!"

A middle-aged man standing at the entrance suddenly shouted coldly.

His gaze was like a sharp sword, landing precisely and coldly on Ye Xuan, a strong sense of pressure emerged, and even Ye Xuan felt quite pressured for a moment.

This man is stronger than him!

In fact, he is probably not much inferior even to Xiahou Zhenshan!

Xiahou Zhenshan hastily stopped Ye Xuan, halted, and clasped his fist toward the man, saying, "Lu Wei, though this person is not of my Xiahou Family, he is the savior of the ancestor. The ancestor made an exception, letting me bring him to the Scripture Pavilion, and allowed him to take a martial arts skill from there."

"The person designated by the ancestor?" Lu Wei was startled and looked at Ye Xuan deeply. Without hesitation, he then said, "Then please proceed."

"Thank you." Xiahou Zhenshan smiled and then looked at Ye Xuan, saying, "Brother Ye Xuan, you can enter the Scripture Pavilion now."

Ye Xuan was stunned: "You’re not coming with me?"

Xiahou Zhenshan smiled and shook his head: "The Xiahou Family has family rules. Even as the family head, I can only enter the Scripture Pavilion four times a year. Recently, I have been studying a martial art that is not yet perfected, so I cannot go in and waste the opportunity."

Ye Xuan was speechless; the Scripture Pavilion of the Xiahou Family is indeed worthy of its reputation—even Xiahou Zhenshan cannot enter freely.

Looking again at the guardians here.

Each one is proud and stern. Even seeing Xiahou Zhenshan, none showed a smile or greeted him, as if they do not regard the family head at all.

Without needing to ask, Ye Xuan already knows that this group must belong to a special force within the Xiahou Family, not above anyone yet not beneath anyone, their mission is to guard this place endlessly, just like those warriors defending the borders. Except for the person directing them, no one can command them.

Xiahou Zhenshan is no exception.

Such stringent guarding made Ye Xuan deeply aware of how special the Xiahou Family’s Scripture Pavilion is; within it must be something that will shock the world beyond his imagination!

Ye Xuan licked the corner of his mouth, his heart ablaze with excitement, and without hesitation, he stepped alone toward the Scripture Pavilion.

Upon reaching the entrance.

Led by Lu Wei, the dozen people blocking the entrance to the Scripture Pavilion promptly made way for Ye Xuan, each one unfazed, simply doing their job regardless of who Ye Xuan is.

Ye Xuan politely clasped his fist toward them.

They acted as if they hadn’t seen it, completely ignoring him, like emotionless machines without any independent thought.

Ye Xuan shrugged helplessly and stepped into the Scripture Pavilion.

...

At the same time.

Xiahou Yudie had already entered Qin Lan’s room and under Qin Lan’s guidance, had an epiphany.

"Grandmother, you’re amazing! These few puzzles have been stuck in my heart for months, and I couldn’t figure them out. With just your guidance, I’ve mastered all of them!"

Feeling her martial arts path becoming smoother than ever, Xiahou Yudie was ecstatic, clinging to Qin Lan, showing none of her usual arrogance or wildness.

She was utterly adorable!

To Qin Lan, the current Xiahou Yudie was an everyday sight. Looking at the latter’s childish demeanor, her eyes were filled with kindness and affection, as if looking at her own granddaughter.

Such a look on Qin Lan’s incredibly young and beautiful face seemed strange, but also perfectly natural.

A witch nearly two hundred years old must find everyone cute.

Qin Lan smiled faintly, saying, "Silly girl, you should strive harder. Grandma is getting old, and the future of the Xiahou Family depends on you."

"Grandmother, what nonsense are you talking?!" Xiahou Yudie playfully complained: "You’re still young, even if granddaughter grows old, you won’t!"

Qin Lan smiled without saying more.

She knew that Xiahou Yudie said this to bring fortune, but amusingly enough, it was true.

A hundred and eighty-six years.

It’s too long, long enough to feel exhausted...

"By the way, grandmother, why did you let Ye Xuan into our family’s Scripture Pavilion? Though you haven’t wanted to see granddaughter for twenty years before this time, from what granddaughter understands about you, you shouldn’t let an outsider into the Scripture Pavilion, even if he saved you."

Xiahou Yudie suddenly asked curiously.

Qin Lan smiled: "Silly girl, do you think you really understand me?"

Xiahou Yudie made a cute face: "Hehe..."

Qin Lan did not directly answer Xiahou Yudie’s question.

Xiahou Yudie naturally dared not ask further.

The atmosphere was slightly cold for a moment.

Thinking that Qin Lan wanted peace, Xiahou Yudie was about to leave.

But Qin Lan suddenly spoke: "Girl, Ye Xuan is a very dangerous person. You must keep your distance from him, especially... do not fall for him."

"Ah?" Surprised by her words, Xiahou Yudie was startled for a while before laughing: "Grandmother, did you make a mistake? You’re letting him into the Scripture Pavilion but saying he’s dangerous, and you tell me not to fall for him... How could I fall for such a bastard?"

Qin Lan shook her head; her deep eyes appeared to flash with reminiscence, she sighed quietly: "He’s a very special person. The more you think you wouldn’t fall for him, the deeper your feelings might unknowingly become."

"Uh..."

Xiahou Yudie looked puzzled, her expression toward Qin Lan becoming strange: "Grandmother, granddaughter means no offense, but... but this makes me feel like you know Ye Xuan... and it’s not just any acquaintance!"