The ancient return was exposed by his sister's live stream.

Throughout the ages, he had seen countless women—gentle, charming, intelligent, and resolute—you name it. For him, matters of love were long gone.

Now that he has returned, his only obsession is to protect his younger sister, Chen Siyao; everything else is up to fate.

Seeing that he didn't respond, Song Xinxue wasn't discouraged, assuming he was just still introverted. She smiled, took out her phone, and said, "Chen Hao, let's add each other on WeChat."

"It will be easier to keep in touch about housing matters in the future, and besides, it's been so many years since we last met, it's time for our old classmates to get together."

Chen Hao nodded, then took out his phone and added Song Xinxue on WeChat.

As the sun set, the three left Baotian City.

As the car drove away from the residential area, Yang Wanqing couldn't help but lean forward to the front seat and say with a gossipy look, "Yaoyao, your brother's old classmate is really good-looking, and he's obviously interested in your brother!"

Chen Siyao smiled too, looking at Bao Tiancheng gradually disappearing into the distance in the rearview mirror, her eyes filled with laughter: "I can tell. But who can truly understand what's on my mind, brother?"

"Bro, you can't secretly find a girlfriend. I need to meet her first and see if she's right. You're so handsome, I'm afraid some vixen will steal you away."

Chen Hao looked at his teasing younger sister and patted her head. "Yaoyao, I'm used to being alone while I'm learning my skills on the mountain, so I haven't considered it yet."

"Don't worry, brother, I'll definitely help you choose the right product," Chen Siyao said happily.

Hearing this, Yang Wanqing immediately chimed in, "Me too, me too! Chen Hao is my brother too, I have to keep an eye on him! Chen Hao is so handsome and outstanding, he'll definitely have no shortage of female admirers in the future. I have to keep an eye on him and chase them all away, then Chen Hao will be mine, hehe!"

Chen Hao shook his head. He had a lifespan of 30,000 years and had several lovers. However, the love that could not last was only a source of sadness for him. Unfortunately, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was now cut off, and there was no longer any possibility of cultivation.

The day after moving into her top-floor penthouse in Baotian City, Chen Siyao started a live stream.

As soon as the camera focused on the ten-meter-wide panoramic sea view window in the living room, the number of viewers in the live stream, which was originally very small, surged at a visible speed.

[Yaoyao is super sweet today]: Wow! Did Yaoyao change locations? The view here is absolutely amazing!

[No Sugar in Milk Tea]: My goodness... Is this Pengcheng Ebao Tiancheng? I went to see it before, and the average price of the top-tier luxury apartments is over 100,000 yuan!

Two lines of envious comments had barely floated by when the screen was immediately filled with a dense barrage of doubts and sarcasm, each one sharp and thorny, making Chen Siyao's fingertips tighten slightly.

[Keyboard Warrior Himself]: What nonsense! It was rented, right? These days, internet celebrities will rent anything for traffic, like playing a rich heiress, huh?

[Eating melon seeds without spitting them out]: I bet 100 that it's definitely rented! A small-time streamer with no connections, living in a multi-million dollar mansion overnight? You're kidding me!

[Sober Guy]: What's with the innocent persona? He used to play the victim every day, saying his family was just average, but now he lives in a luxury house. He must have found a rich second-generation sugar daddy, right?

【I Am a Tycoon】: She's quite adept at taking shortcuts. She used to seem so clean and tidy, but I never expected her to be such a gold digger. Her image has completely collapsed!

【King of Mouths 666】: This is hilarious! You dare to show off your mansion? I bet you'll get kicked out when your sugar daddy gets tired of you. Let's see how you explain that then!

The few comments defending Chen Siyao were immediately drowned out by negative comments, without even making a splash.

[Little Strawberry Isn't Sour]: Don't talk nonsense! Yao Yao isn't that kind of person!

【Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood】: A few days ago, Yaoyao's brother sold his paintings to buy a house. Don't make malicious speculations about others!

[I am Ying Zheng]: I heard from insiders that a few days ago, a painting or calligraphy by Tang Bohu was indeed auctioned off in Shenzhen.

Chen Siyao's hand holding the phone trembled slightly, and a hint of grievance appeared in her eyes.

She had only wanted to share her joy of moving into her new home with her fans, but as she looked at the vile and abusive language on the screen, her smile gradually froze. At first, she thought she would ignore it and let the truth speak for itself.

But the haters' comments became increasingly outrageous, escalating from questioning the rental agreement to personal attacks, and even fabricating rumors that she was being kept by a sugar daddy, which they flaunted in the live stream, making her feel suffocated.

I just wanted to stream quietly, why am I being attacked so maliciously? The house my brother bought for me, how did it become evidence that I was renting or taking shortcuts? If this continues, my streaming account will be ruined by these rumors…

She took a deep breath, suppressing the stinging in her eyes, and whispered to the camera, "That's all for today," before quickly ending the live stream.

The phone screen went black, and she couldn't hold back any longer. She turned and quickly walked towards the study. Chen Hao was sitting on a plain-colored couch by the window, resting with his eyes closed, surrounded by a faint, tranquil aura.

"Brother..." Chen Siyao's voice was choked with a hint of grievance.

Chen Hao slowly opened his eyes, a hint of concern flashing in them: "What's wrong?"

"I just went live and a lot of people were cursing at me, saying that the house was rented, that I was looking for a sugar daddy, and that my image had collapsed..." Chen Siyao said, her head down and her fingers twisting the hem of her clothes.

"I don't want to stay home and do live streams anymore, bro. How about we do an outdoor live stream? Let's go somewhere with nice scenery. I promised my fans I'd do an outdoor live stream. We'll be fine once this trend passes."

Looking at his sister's aggrieved expression, Chen Hao felt a surge of anger even in his usually calm heart.

Yao Yao is kind and gentle by nature; she shouldn't be subjected to such vulgar insults. An outdoor live stream is fine, it's perfect... I should also go visit an old friend.

It's been a thousand years since I last saw him. I wonder how tall the grass on his grave has grown. It should be able to help Yao Yao in the meantime.

He tapped his fingertips lightly on the edge of the couch, and a scene from a thousand years ago flashed through his mind—the clash of swords and the swirling yellow sand. A man in armor, with a resolute gaze, patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "After the war is over, I will retire to my hometown, write poetry and paint, and leave behind a lasting legacy of talent."

But he ultimately died on the battlefield, never removing his armor until his death.

Chen Hao's eyes darkened slightly as he slowly spoke, his voice calm yet resolute: "Very well. Let's go to the Northern Frontier then."

Chen Siyao, trusting her brother unconditionally, immediately nodded: "Okay! Let's go to the Northern Frontier! Everyone says you must go at least once in your life. I'll ask Qingqing to come along too!"

Three days later, Chen Hao, along with Chen Siyao and Yang Wanqing, drove to the foot of Qingshan Mountain on the outskirts of northern Xinjiang.

Far from the city's hustle and bustle, nestled amidst verdant mountains and babbling brooks, the snow-capped peaks seemed freshly ignited, a world apart from the bustling metropolis of Shenzhen. As soon as Chen Siyao parked, she restarted her live stream, focusing the camera on the pristine blue sky outside the window.

The number of viewers in the live stream was still small, mostly consisting of the previous haters and casual viewers.

[Yaoyao is super sweet today]: Wow! This place is so beautiful! Where is it?

[Eating melon seeds without spitting them out]: Is this another scripted drama in a different location? This time it's a rural rich girl experience card?

[Keyboard Warrior]: What are you pretending to be, some artsy type? You're just trying to grab attention, aren't you? I bet you can't afford a mansion anymore, so you've come to hide in the mountains?

Suppressing her discomfort, Chen Siyao smiled and introduced to the camera: "Hello everyone, we are now in Northern Xinjiang. The scenery here is particularly beautiful, with mountains and rivers, and a very rich historical atmosphere."