The jade cup shattered on the ground. Mu Feng stared in disbelief at the gentle figure that walked into the hall. That figure was so unforgettable. Even if it had been many years since they last met, it was still incomparably clear in his mind.
Every frown and smile on that face caused Mu Feng's mind to tremble.
Back then, Qing Yanjing chose to leave to protect Mu Chen, so one could imagine how much pain Mu Feng felt in his heart at that time. On one side was the person he loved, while on the other side was his own flesh and blood.
In the years that he had raised Mu Chen, Mu Feng had borne too much loneliness and longing. He had been thinking about that beautiful figure almost every day and night. However, he knew how difficult it would be for the two of them to meet again. Therefore, he had never shown that kind of emotion in front of Mu Chen. However, in his heart, he was always looking forward to it.
Back then, when Mu Chen left the Northern Spiritual Realm, he promised that he would bring Qing Yanjing back to reunite with his family. But back then, Mu Feng had only treated it as the words of a youth, since he knew how difficult it would be.
Therefore, when he heard that Mu Chen had brought someone back, he had never thought of this. He never imagined that Mu Chen would actually be able to accomplish it.
"Little Qing …"
Mu Feng looked at that silhouette as he murmured with his voice slightly trembling.
That silhouette slowly walked over and stood before Mu Feng. She looked at his face, which was much older than before, and her eyes couldn't help turning wet.
Back then, she lost her way and came to the Hundred Spirit Continent. Due to her heavy injuries, she was practically a cripple. At that time, she was already a Perfected Earth Sovereign with Spiritual Energy leaking from her body, which attracted all the Spiritual Beasts in the forest to devour her.
It was also when she was in despair that she met Mu Feng. That man, who was weak in her eyes, carried her on his back without any hesitation and escaped from the encirclement of the Spiritual Beasts.
Even though he was covered in wounds, even in that moment of life and death, he had never let him go.
Although his actions were a little stupid in Qing Yanjing's eyes, it had caused her heart to ripple. She had seen too many geniuses, and it's normal for them to abandon their companions and flee in a life and death situation. It's rare for Qing Yanjing to see someone so foolish that he would disregard his own life to save someone they've just met.
"You've grown old."
Qing Yanjing's cold hand gently touched Mu Feng's face, which was covered in stubble, and said in a soft voice.
Mu Feng scratched his head awkwardly and said: "But you're still so beautiful. You haven't changed at all."
"Didn't you just say that you're not interested in me?"
Qing Yanjing smiled. Clearly, even a gentle woman wouldn't be as easy to deal with as she looked when facing the one she loved.
Thus, Mu Feng felt a headache as he stared at Mu Chen, who was watching the show. "It's all that stinking brat's fault!"
Qing Yanjing gently smiled. She naturally knew that Mu Feng didn't mean it in that way. She stretched her hand out and held onto Mu Feng's rough hand. "If it wasn't for Chen 'er, I'm afraid that I wouldn't be able to return."
"You've not let me down by nurturing Chen 'er to such an outstanding state."
Mu Feng also sighed. In fact, he was a bit dumbfounded when his son suddenly became so promising and reached such heights. However, he couldn't show any fear in front of his wife at this time. He immediately coughed and said: "Although I've been very diligent in my education, this brat has some talent. My teachings weren't in vain."
Standing by the side, Mu Chen could not help rolling his eyes.
But at this moment, Mu Feng had also recovered from his excitement. He felt that the current situation wasn't right. Everyone in the hall was looking at their reunion.
Being stared at by so many people, Mu Feng's face blushed before he complained to Qing Yanjing, "Little Qing, this stinking brat has been causing trouble ever since he returned."
Even now, he was still trembling in fear. If the Hundred Spirit King's parents were to arrive, how would he deal with this matter?
If the situation wasn't right, then he would have to get Mu Chen to leave with Qing Yanjing.
Hearing his words, Qing Yanjing smiled. "Chen 'er knows what he's doing. Let him do as he pleases."
As she spoke, she looked at Tang Qian 'er and smiled. "You're Qian' er, right?"
Tang Qian 'er had been looking at Qing Yanjing with widened eyes since she had never seen Mu Chen's mother. So when she heard Qing Yanjing's question, she nodded her head helplessly.
After that, she turned to look at Mu Chen and had no idea how to address him.
"My mother's name is Qing Yanjing." Mu Chen smiled.
"Aunt Jing." Tang Qian 'er obediently called out.
With a gentle smile, Qing Yanjing replied, "I heard from Mu Chen that the two of you grew up together. Since you've called me Aunt, then I'll give you a small gift as well."
As she spoke, she took out a crystal pendant. There was a small hexagonal crystal compass on the pendant, and it was covered in mysterious patterns.
"Thank you, Aunt Jing." Tang Qian 'er immediately received it with joy on her face.
She only felt that the crystal pendant was beautiful, but only Mu Chen could sense that there was a Scholar Grade Spiritual Array sealed in the crystal pendant. If he was in danger, it could even block the all-out attack of a Spirit Heavenly Sovereign.
Evidently, this was a protective treasure.
At this moment, Ling Xi and Long Xiang had also walked in. When Long Xiang entered, many people directed their gazes over.
They couldn't see through Mu Chen's cultivation, but they could sense the pressure coming from Long Xiang. Evidently, Long Xiang was a genuine Perfected Earth Sovereign that wasn't at all inferior to the two Elders of the Hundred Spirit King's bodyguards.
"This is Ling Xi. She has been following me in the past, and I've treated her as my own daughter." Qing Yanjing pulled Ling Xi and said to Mu Feng.
Ling Xi was a little nervous as she looked at Mu Feng, before she obediently said, "Ling Xi greets Uncle Mu."
Mu Feng chuckled and nodded his head. He was quite fond of Ling Xi and gently said: "Good, good. It's still better to have a daughter. Unlike that stinking brat, he only wants to see his father make a fool of himself."
Ling Xi chuckled when she heard this.
"Greetings, Master. I'm the Mistress' bodyguard, Long Xiang." Long Xiang respectfully bowed towards Mu Feng.
When Mu Feng saw this scene, he immediately helped Long Xiang up with an awkward expression. Long Xiang was a Perfected Earth Sovereign, and even the Hundred Spirit King had to give him some face. But Long Xiang was being so respectful towards him, which made Mu Feng feel displeased.
So to avoid the awkwardness, Mu Feng pulled out Tang Shan and the other higher-ups of the Northern Spiritual Alliance and introduced them to Qing Yanjing. In response, Qing Yanjing revealed a warm smile.
When Mu Chen saw this scene, he couldn't help chuckling. If they knew that his mother was a Saint Grade Spiritual Array Ancestor, they probably wouldn't even have the courage to speak to her.
While Mu Chen's group was bustling with noise, the leaders of the other forces in the hall were all silent. They did not dare to disturb them, nor did they dare to try to befriend them.
That's because when the Hundred Spirit King's parents arrive, there would definitely be an earth-shattering battle. At that time, if Mu Chen wasn't able to defeat them, then this joyous day would turn into a funeral day.
At this moment, who would dare to have any relations with the Northern Spiritual Alliance?
On the seat of honor, the Northern Spirit King, who had lost both of his arms, stared at Mu Chen and the others with hatred. He roared in his heart. You can laugh all you want, but when my parents arrive, they will definitely make you cry!
However, Mu Chen paid no attention to the Hundred Spirit King's venomous gaze. The reason why he got someone to bring over the Hundred Spirit King's reinforcements was to resolve this matter.
The Northern Spiritual Realm was in the Hundred Spirit Continent, and it was Mu Feng's heart. Although it wasn't much in Mu Chen's eyes, it was extremely important to Mu Feng.
So for Mu Feng's Northern Spiritual Alliance to have peace in the future, he had to resolve this matter thoroughly.
Whether it was the Hundred Spirit King or the Sect Master of the Northern Profound Sect, if he didn't resolve this matter thoroughly, then it would definitely be a threat when he leaves in the future.
With that thought in his heart, Mu Chen quietly sat to the side and waited for time to pass.
As time slowly flowed, the leaders in the hall became restless. Vaguely, they could sense that a storm was approaching.
As the sun gradually set, the rosy rays of the setting sun shone on the Hundred Spirit City.
Buzz!
Suddenly, Mu Chen opened his eyes and sensed a powerful Spiritual Energy fluctuation coming from the Teleportation Spiritual Array in the city.
"It's finally here." Mu Chen faintly said.
In that instant, when his voice resounded, a boundless Spiritual Energy swept out, enveloping the entire heavens and earth. In the Hundred Spirit City, countless people trembled as they felt uneasy under the Spiritual Energy pressure.
When the powerful Spiritual Energy pressure appeared, it seemed to have pierced through space and appeared above the palace.
Boom!
All of a sudden, the great hall violently trembled. In the next instant, everyone could see the dome of the great hall being blown away as a frightening Spiritual Energy pressure descended from the sky. At the same time, a woman's voice, which was filled with killing intent, resounded in everyone's ears.
"Where did this fool come from? You actually dared to chop off my son's arms?! Get the hell out here!"