After the spiritual energy was restored: Goddess girlfriends came knocking.

Lin Chu took Ji Ning and the little elephant back to her courtyard.

The little elephant accompanied Ji Ning through all sorts of transformations, and apparently got tired of playing, so it perched on Lin Chu's shoulder looking like a ghost.

Ji Ning was also covered in sweat. As soon as she entered the room, she tiptoed to reach the teapot on the table.

Lin Chu stretched out her hand and emitted a cold breath to make her a glass of ice water. She watched as the girl gulped it down and then wiped the water stains from the corner of her mouth.

"Drink slowly."

"Mmm...uh...glug glug!"

Lin Chu sat down, her brows furrowing slightly.

The atmosphere in the Lin clan's territory seems a bit off today.

On the way back, there were several more patrol teams.

Several divine senses, which were not usually released easily, were now faintly spread above the clan's territory.

"Fireflies".

Fireflies emerged from the shadows.

"Young Master."

"What's the situation in the clan today?"

The fireflies looked up, unusually devoid of laughter and chatter.

"The people of the beginning city have arrived."

Lin Chu narrowed her eyes and pondered for a moment.

They must be here to deal with that empty city in Daozhou.

Lin Zhentian had said he would report to Taichu City, but I didn't expect them to act so quickly.

"understood."

……

noon.

Lin Chu and Ao Tianxin sat in the courtyard.

Ji Ning was sitting cross-legged to the side, enjoying the delicious food in front of her.

His mouth was stuffed full, and his cheeks were round and chubby.

With her other hand, she held half a peeled shrimp and carefully offered it to the little elephant's mouth.

The baby elephant sat on the edge of the table, its two legs dangling in the air. It lowered its head, took a bite, and then its eyes narrowed in satisfaction.

"Half for you, half for me!"

Ji Ning swallowed the shrimp meat in her mouth, then peeled a spirit fruit, muttering to herself, "This is so sweet, Little Elephant, you eat this."

Ao Tianxin couldn't help but smile as he watched this scene.

Lin Chu also subconsciously curved the corners of her mouth into a smile.

Amidst this warm atmosphere, footsteps could be heard outside the courtyard.

Two figures stepped into the courtyard one after the other.

Lin Lan walked ahead, her expression calm, but a hint of gloom lurked in her eyes.

Ji Muwan followed behind him, her face grim.

Lin Chu stood up.

"Father, Mother."

Ao Tianxin also stood up and bowed.

Hearing the noise, Ji Ning looked up and saw Ji Muwan. Her eyes lit up instantly. She was still clutching a piece of spirit fruit in her hand, and she mumbled something indistinctly:

She jogged over, and before she even reached Ji Muwan, she held the spirit fruit high in the air.

"This is delicious! Give some to Mommy!"

Ji Muwan squatted down.

She looked at the upturned little face in front of her, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection.

"Ning'er".

"Were you a good girl today?"

Ji Ning nodded vigorously.

"good!"

She reached out and gently patted Ji Ning's head.

"Our Ning'er is the best girl."

Ji Ning keenly sensed something; she tilted her head up and looked at Ji Muwan.

Then, he gently grasped the hand that Ji Muwan had placed on his head.

Two soft little hands enveloped her fingers.

"Mother."

Are you unhappy?

The child's voice was clear and crisp, yet it carried a genuine concern.

Ji Muwan's eyes trembled.

She didn't say anything, but simply pulled Ji Ning closer to her.

"No, Mother is not unhappy."

"That's a lie."

Ji Ning buried her face in her chest and said in a muffled voice.

"If Mother is unhappy, Ning'er will tell you a story."

Lin Chu sensed that the atmosphere was not right and remained silent.

They exchanged a glance and both noticed the worry in each other's eyes.

The fingers gripping the teacup tightened unconsciously.

"Take Ning'er downstairs first."

Lin Lan spoke.

Ji Muwan gave a soft "hmm" and picked up Ji Ning.

Ji Ning leaned on her mother's shoulder and waved to Lin Chu.

She didn't ask where they were taking her.

He just waved to the rolling hamster.

"Gungun, let's go!"

Gun Gun was lying in the corner munching on a spirit fruit when he heard this, and was about to take off on his short legs to follow.

Ji Muwan spoke gently.

"No need to bring the panda."

Ji Ning exclaimed "Ah!" with a somewhat bewildered expression.

But I didn't think much of it.

"Oh well."

She smiled again and waved her little hand vigorously at Lin Chu.

"Brother! Feed Gun Gun for me!"

"It only ate a tiny bit, it's definitely not full!"

Lin Chu nodded.

"it is good."

"And the baby elephant! Remember to eat, baby elephant!"

"Don't worry, I remember."

Ji Ning gave a bright smile as Ji Muwan carried her out of the courtyard.

Lin Chu only slowly withdrew her gaze after the two figures disappeared outside the door.

"Father, what happened?"

Lin Lan sat down at the stone table.

He glanced in surprise at the little figure on Lin Chu's shoulder.

I didn't ask anything.

Speak directly.

"The people sent by the City of Primordial Beginning have arrived today."

Then he sighed.

"They specifically requested to take Ji Ning away."

Ao Tianxin's expression changed slightly.

The last glimmer of hope in Lin Chu's eyes vanished.

"What did they say?"

"They speculate that Ji Ning is related to the Soul Eater Clan."

Lin Chu and Ao Tianxin both fell silent.

The two exchanged a glance.

Lin Lan took in their reactions, her eyes flickering slightly.

"Chu'er".

"Do you know something?"

Lin Chu did not reply.

After a long pause, he slowly nodded.

Lin Lan looked at him, her eyes becoming deep.

"When did you find out?"

Not long ago.

Lin Lan didn't press for details, but said in a deep voice, "Chu'er, you've been intelligent and precocious since you were little. Your grandfather already told you about the Spirit Devouring Clan last time."

"You know what level the Soul Devouring Clan is involved in."

Lin Chu nodded.

"What will happen to Ji Ning?"

Lin Lan paused for a moment.

"No conclusion has been reached yet."

"But if it's confirmed that she's connected to the Soul Eater Clan, that might not be good."

not too good.

Hearing those three words from her father, Lin Chu knew that something was wrong.

He stood up.

"I'm going to go and take a look."

Ao Tianxin got up as well.

Lin Lan sighed and did not stop her.

"You can go."

"But you must remember, Ji Ning is your sister, but you are also my son."

"Don't do anything foolish."

Lin Chu nodded solemnly.

"I know."

"You have to figure out the right balance yourself."

"I see."

Lin Chu said solemnly.

Lin Lan said no more and turned to walk out of the courtyard.

Lin Chu and Ao Tianxin exchanged a glance, then followed.

……

The main hall was brightly lit.

The moonlight on the white jade steps and the spiritual light inside the hall reflected each other, illuminating the entire hall as if it were daytime.

The group stepped into the hall.

Lin Chu spotted Ji Ning at a glance.

The little girl was holding Ji Muwan's hand, half of her body hiding behind her, only her small face showing, timidly looking at the strangers in the hall.

Upon seeing Lin Chu, her eyes lit up at first, but then, sensing the tense atmosphere in the main hall, she didn't dare to wander off.

She only whispered, "Brother."

Lin Chuchao nodded to her.

He gave a reassuring smile.

Next, look towards the main position.

Apart from Lin Zhentian and Ji Hongxuan.

There were three strangers standing in the hall.

The leader was a young man with white hair.

He looked to be in his early twenties, with a slender build and no trace of smoky odor.

Yet he stood there so casually in the hall, and the spiritual light of the entire hall seemed to tilt slightly toward him.

Lin Chu's heart skipped a beat.

This person's aura was even stronger than that of his grandfather and maternal grandfather.

Much stronger.

The two people behind him had auras that were comparable to his grandfather and maternal grandfather.

A Celestial Emperor.

Two peak Immortal Kings.

This is the work of the Primordial City.