Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Reminiscing
Soon, under the guidance of Manager Li, Ji Chen carried Yanyan and proceeded towards the loft of the Anomaly Pavilion.
During this time, Zheng Fei could not help but sneer, seemingly eager to see Ji Chen’s impending predicament.
Before long, on the sixth floor of the Anomaly Pavilion, Ji Chen and the others arrived here.
Outside a room, Manager Li gently knocked on the door.
"Come in."
A voice came from inside, and Ji Chen found it very familiar. The speaker was undoubtedly Zhuang Miao.
Manager Li pushed the door open, briefly explained what had happened earlier, and then called in Ji Chen and Zheng Fei who were waiting outside.
Ji Chen stepped in, carrying Yanyan. As he looked around, his eyes immediately landed on Zhuang Miao, who was sitting by a tea table.
Besides Zhuang Miao, an old man was also seated next to him, who, if guessed correctly, was probably Zheng Fei’s master, Elder Sheng.
"Master, you must stand up for me..."
Zheng Fei immediately walked up, holding his red and swollen cheek, crying out in grievance.
Elder Sheng wore a stern expression and coldly said, "How dare you cry grievance? Manager Li already told us what happened. It’s clear you were in the wrong first, and given your character, how could I not be aware?"
"But Master, this person hit your disciple, no matter how you look at it..." Zheng Fei spoke with a face full of grievance.
As he spoke, the gazes of Elder Sheng and Zhuang Miao finally turned toward Ji Chen.
"Uh..."
Upon seeing Ji Chen, Zhuang Miao was evidently stunned for a moment, as was Elder Sheng.
Clearly, judging by Elder Sheng’s response, he seemed to recognize Ji Chen as well.
"Elder Sheng, your disciple indeed acts too arrogantly. I think after returning, you should discipline him more," Zhuang Miao’s expression turned serious at once.
Elder Sheng became furious and loudly scolded Zheng Fei, "You brat! Causing trouble every day, after we go back this time, I’ll have you grounded for two years to reflect properly!"
This sudden scolding frightened Zheng Fei, who had no idea why his master was so angry.
On the side, Manager Li, who could read the situation, noticed something fishy. More than likely, both the Pavilion Master and Elder Sheng recognized this young man in white.
Previously, he had suspected Ji Chen’s extraordinary background, and indeed, it seemed to be so.
"Young Sect Leader."
At the same time as Zheng Fei’s confusion, Zhuang Miao had already stepped toward Ji Chen, speaking apologetically, "I sincerely apologize, not expecting you to get tangled in such trouble..."
"Master Ji!"
Elder Sheng also approached. He indeed recognized Ji Chen because he had once followed the Grand Alliance Leader to visit Ji Chen.
"You are..."
Ji Chen was taken aback, realizing after a moment.
He recalled that he had indeed met the other party once but only exchanged a few words, which was why he did not have a deep impression, "So it’s Elder Sheng, my apologies for almost not recognizing you."
"Master, who is this..."
Zheng Fei finally realized something was off, cautiously stepping forward.
He was astonished, wondering who in the entire Profound Domain could make someone like Zhuang Miao and his master react this way.
Who exactly was this young man?
"This is Master Ji Chen! Truly blind to dare offend him, apologize to Master Ji immediately!" Elder Sheng scolded.
He was reasonable and knew his disciple’s character, but since Zheng Fei was diligent in cultivating the Alchemy Dao, Elder Sheng often turned a blind eye.
Never did he expect Zheng Fei to offend Ji Chen today.
This was a ruthless man who, in one night, slaughtered thousands of cultivators from the Ancient Race and shocked the world with the Nine Spirit Veins. If not for being with the Alchemy Master Alliance, even Elder Sheng himself might not have the chance to speak with Ji Chen.
"Ji Chen?!"
Listening to Elder Sheng’s words, not only Zheng Fei but even Manager Li was taken aback.
Only now did they fully realize why Ji Chen dared to be so fearless earlier. He was indeed the globally renowned Hongmeng Body, that unparalleled genius who faced the Ancient King in Yao City and emerged unscathed.
Thinking of this, Zheng Fei could not help but tremble.
He knew well how with Ji Chen’s achievements today, even a Saint Heir would not dare to put on airs in front of him.
"I... I..."
He trembled, wanting to say something.
But Ji Chen interrupted, "Enough, you can leave now. I came today just to catch up with Elder Zhuang."
"Ye...yes, yes!"
Zheng Fei received the pardon, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and left promptly, not daring to linger a moment longer.
Soon, after Manager Li also exited the room, Ji Chen sat down on a chair by the tea table, with Yanyan already fallen asleep in his arms.
Zhuang Miao and Elder Sheng exchanged glances, both curiously looking at Yanyan, wanting to ask something but unsure how to start.
Seeing this, Ji Chen smiled and introduced, "This is my daughter, Ji Yan."
"Daug...daughter?"
Zhuang Miao was tongue-tied, somewhat stunned.
He considered himself to have known Ji Chen relatively early and had interacted with the Lingyun Sect frequently over the years, but he had never heard that Ji Chen had become a father and had such a daughter.
"It’s a long story, I’ll explain it to you later when there’s time," Ji Chen said.
Soon, Li Huayuan and Qin Lan also heard the news and hurried over.
The great battle in Yao City, though it happened a month ago, still remained vivid in their memories.
After that battle, it was said that Ji Chen was chased for thousands of miles by over ten powerful Ancient Race figures, and since then, there had been no news of him. Over the past month, many have speculated about his whereabouts, yet none could say clearly.
The Lingyun Sect and Zhuang Miao and others had been worried about Ji Chen for the past month, but seeing him return safely to the Chu Kingdom, they immediately felt relieved.
"When did the Young Sect Leader marry and have a child? We were completely unaware..."
Upon learning Yanyan’s identity, Li Huayuan and Qin Lan were also full of shock.
"Actually, it shouldn’t be so surprising; you know her mother as well,"
Ji Chen smiled and then added, "It’s the Eldest Princess."
"Luoning?"
Zhuang Miao was taken aback, slightly stunned.
He was once Qu Luoning’s master, guiding her into the Alchemy Dao, and knew of the unusual relationship between Ji Chen and Qu Luoning.
But back then, after joining Kunlun, Qu Luoning severed ties with the past.
Later, she suddenly self-severed her cultivation and abandoned the Path of Emotionlessness, thus leaving Kunlun.
The specific reason was also unknown to Zhuang Miao, but now, seeing Yanyan, he seemed to understand all at once.