Chapter 733: Someone Is Waiting For You

Ye Guan was momentarily stunned by Ao Yu'an's words, but then he burst into laughter. The other members of the Heavenly Dragon Clan also laughed. Ao Qianqian smiled gently and ruffled her hair.

In the past, Ao Qianqian and Ao Yu'an had a very close relationship and they were almost inseparable. However, as Ao Qianqian began to take on more responsibilities within the family, their time together became less frequent, though their bond remained strong.

Ye Guan opened her palm and nearly a thousand storage rings flew out, landing in front of the members who had gathered here. Each ring contained ten strands of Ancestral Origins.

Instantly, the crowd erupted in excitement, cheering, "Young Master!"

Ao Qianqian smiled warmly at him, her eyes filled with tenderness.

Night fell.

Ye Guan and Ao Qianqian sat on the stone steps in a courtyard. She leaned against him, looking up at the starry sky, and said softly, "When I was young, I used to love sitting here, just gazing at the endless stars."

"Why?" he asked.

She chuckled, "I guess I like the tranquility of it."

Ye Guan slowly lifted his head to look at the stars that filled the night sky.

Ao Qianqian asked, "Do you remember the first time we met?"

Ye Guan nodded. "I do. It was when I went to Qingzhou to make an Imperial Appeal."

As he thought about this, he could not help but smile. But soon, he thought of someone else, and his smile gradually faded. There was a woman from the Canglan Academy who almost lost her life because of him...

Ao Qianqian said, "When I went to find you back then, it was to seek revenge."

"Then why did you suddenly change your mind?"

"Maybe because you're handsome."

Ye Guan was at a loss for words.

Looks? He never really cared much about that and he believed that a man should rely on his strength. However, he did care about a woman's looks...

Ao Qianqian looked at him and smiled. "Did you know? When I learned you were going to Qingzhou to file an Imperial Appeal, I admired you a lot. The An Clan was a powerful faction. I was wondering how an insignificant sword cultivator like you could possibly shake them, but you dared to do it anyway."

The An Clan!

Ye Guan said, "At the time, I wasn't really confident either. It was a gamble. I had no other choice anyway."

He was starting to realize something. If the Sword Master wasn't his father and if he did not have Master Pagoda following him and protecting him, he would not have made it to Qingzhou. In other words, his victory was entirely due to having a backing stronger than the An Clan. If he was just an ordinary person, he would have long been dead.

Filing an Imperial Appeal? What a joke.

Ao Qianqian said, "Back then, you were weak and had no backing, but the determination and tenacity in your bones impressed me. It was because of that I decided to change my mind and become friends with you... I never thought that my decision would save me and my Heavenly Dragon Clan."

She knew very well that if she had not changed her mind back then, she and her clan would have vanished from the world.

Ye Guan held her hand tightly and softly said, "Maybe it's fate. Fate brought us together and made us fall in love..."

She rolled her eyes at him. "You're getting more and more glib with your words."

Then, she hugged his arm and whispered, "But I like hearing it."

Ye Guan laughed heartily. Then, he said, "It's getting late. We should rest."

Rest?

Hearing Ye Guan's words, Ao Qianqian's face instantly turned red, because Ao Sheng had arranged only one room for them.

Of course, that was normal. After all, they were already married. The Heavenly Dragon Clan would not arrange two separate rooms for them.

Looking at Ao Qianqian, who had become shy, Ye Guan could not help but feel a strange sensation in his heart. He laughed again before he threw Master Pagoda out and carried Ao Qianqian into the nearby room.

Master Pagoda: "..."

Very soon, sounds that were inappropriate for children echoed from the room...

Several days later, Ye Guan left the Heavenly Dragon Clan on his own. He wanted to take Ao Qianqian with him, but she decided to stay behind and spend some time with her clan. Ye Guan did not say much about it, as he was intending to return to Ancient Desolate City with Nalan Jia.

Within the Heavenly Dragon Hall, Ao Qianqian sat at the main seat. Powerful members of her clan stood before her while Ao Sheng sat beside her.

She said, "Uncles, I have gathered you today to discuss the future of the Heavenly Dragon Clan."

Everyone quickly nodded and one of them said respectfully, "Qianqian, say what you have to say. We are listening."

She continued, "The Guanxuan Academy is growing larger, and because of me, our Heavenly Dragon Clan holds a special status within it. Under such circumstances, it is inevitable that some of our disciples will become arrogant and engage in unlawful activities..."

She glanced at all of them and asked, "Some already are, right?"

Everyone fell silent. It was definitely already happening.

Ao Qianqian asked, "Elders, do you remember the An Clan?"

Of course they remembered. Back then, the Heavenly Dragon Clan almost allied with the An Clan to kill Ye Guan. If Ao Qianqian hadn't stopped them, their clan would probably have been annihilated.

She said calmly, "Ye Guan wants to establish an order, and the key to this is the Guanxuan Law. Our Heavenly Dragon Clan must support him more than any other clan, and it would be best if we could set an example for the rest."

Ao Sheng nodded slightly. "Indeed. Our clan has received a lot of special care from Pavilion Master Qin. Without it, we wouldn't have nearly as many resources..."

Every year, the Heavenly Dragon Clan received ten spots in the Guanxuan Academy and the Immortal Treasures Pavilion. It was clear that Pavilion Master Qin had taken good care of them, because entering the Guanxuan Academy or the Immortal Treasures Pavilion meant boundless prospects. They were continuously expanding, so anyone who could join them was always highly valued.

Of course, Ao Qianqian remained the core of the Heavenly Dragon Clan.

She added, "Our Heavenly Dragon Clan must also be mentally prepared for the future. As Ye Guan establishes an order, the interests of many forces will be affected. If that time comes, our clan must not add to the chaos."

Ao Sheng assured her, "Don't worry, Qianqian. We won't be a burden, and we won't make things difficult for you. If that day truly comes, our clan will be the first to support both you and Ye Guan."

The other elders nodded in agreement.

If Ao Qianqian had not married Ye Guan, they would have prioritized themselves and the clan. However, since Ao Qianqian had married him, if they had children in the future, the Immortal Treasures Pavilion and the Guanxuan Academy might one day belong to them. This idea may seem far-fetched, but it was not completely out of the question.

Ao Qianqian replied, "For now, we must ensure that our clan members are well-disciplined and behave humbly outside. If there is anyone who breaks the law, they must be severely punished without leniency."

Ao Sheng assured her once more, "Rest assured, we elders will ensure that the clan members are well-disciplined."

Ao Qianqian suddenly opened her palm and a storage ring slowly flew towards Ao Sheng. She explained, "Inside this ring is the essence that I obtained from a senior. It can significantly enhance our clan's bloodline. Father, you and the elders should have them first, and the remainder can be reserved for some of the talented younger members."

Ao Sheng took a look into the storage ring and when he felt the energy from the essence, his expression turned serious. He said, "Qianqian, this is too precious. You should use it."

She shook her head and declined, "I don't need it anymore."

Her bloodline had already reached its limit with the help of Erya and Little White. Moreover, after further bonding with Ye Guan last night, her bloodline power had significantly increased again. At this point, ordinary bloodlines were completely ineffective for her.

Hearing this, Ao Sheng hesitated, then asked, "Qianqian, how strong are you right now?"

All the other dragons turned their attention to Ao Qianqian. To be honest, they were also very curious.

Ao Qianqian thought for a moment and then said, "If I wanted to destroy the Heavenly Dragon Clan now, it would be a very simple task."

Everyone was speechless.

...

Guanxuan Divine Hall.

Nalan Jia, who was busy attending to official matters, slowly raised her head. There was a man standing at the entrance of the hall. It was Ye Guan.

She put down her brush and smiled, saying, "You're back."

Ye Guan nodded and walked over her. "It's time for us to return to Ancient Desolate City."

"Alright," Nalan Jia said. She turned to Li Banzhi and said, "Aunt Li, I'll leave the academy's affairs to you for now."

Li Banzhi said, "Go ahead."

Ye Guan took Nalan Jia's hand and turned to walk out of the hall.

Li Banzhi watched as they left, with a smile on her face, before returning to her work.

Outside the hall, Ye Guan said, "Little Jia, I remember that you're currently the Pavilion Master of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion."

She shook her head and said, "I can't keep up with it all."

Ye Guan felt his heart aching. "It's been hard on you."

"It's nothing... The one who truly has it tough is your mother. She had to manage both the Immortal Treasures Pavilion and the Guanxuan Academy before. It's really exhausting."

"Now I understand why my father decided to let go of it so early."

Nalan Jia shook her head with a smile.

Ye Guan looked into the distance and said, "Ancient Desolate City... I really miss it."

Nalan Jia said, "Somebody is waiting for you."

"Who?"

"Guess."

"I'm spending all my time with you during this period. I don't want to see anyone else."

"I hope you remember what you just said."