Chapter 15 (1/2)

Translator: Lordbluefire  Editor: Lordbluefire

Staring at the scene outside where starlight gradually disappeared, he silently left the cultivation chamber.

Dawn just broke, and he already arrived at the pier.

Clatter~

Not long after he arrived, three swift horses galloped through the streets and came in his direction.

On the horses’ backs, it was none other than Xia Qilin and a few of his good friends, as well as a palanquin with eight carriers.

“So my younger cousin is here too.” Xia Qilin coldly glanced at Xia Qingchen after he reached the pier.

Previously, Xia Qingchen had injured Li Weifeng’s son during their grandfather’s birthday celebration and almost caused huge trouble for their Northern Xia Manor.

Now that he met him, he naturally wouldn’t have a good attitude.

“He is that rascal who injured Brother Li?” On another horse, there was a young man with a sharp gaze. He was coldly staring at Xia Qingchen.

“I thought it was some character with three heads and six arms, but it turns out to be someone so poor,” said a silkpants young master clad in luxurious robes. He was mounted on the third horse.

Xia Qingchen merely glanced casually before retracting his gaze.

To him, these three were insignificant ants that couldn’t affect anything. Why was there a need to bother with them?

“Hehe, he has a calm temper. What a pity.” The silkpants young master laughed.

Xia Qilin calmly spoke, “Cousin, why don’t you go back? I can welcome and receive our younger female cousin alone. It is best for you not to remain here to disgrace yourself.”

Xia Qilin was here to welcome his younger cousin and even brought along two young masters of high statuses. He even intentionally ordered over an eight-carrier palanquin.

Later on, they would still be going to some expensive place for the welcoming reception.

What about Xia Qingchen?

He came empty-handed and actually had the face to do so?

Xia Qingchen stood still as though he didn’t hear their words. He actually had no interest in receiving and welcoming his younger female cousin. It was just because this was his father’s instruction.

Seeing that he was unwilling to leave, Xia Qingchen snorted coldly. His eyes flashed with disdain.

Wu~

The sound of a bugle horn rang out from the depths of the canal.

A large merchant ship with the word ‘martial’ on its suspended flag was slowly driven over, following the waves.

On the ship, a beautiful woman could be seen standing alone.

Her figure was exquisite like jade; her brows were like that of a portrait. Her jade-like skin glowed with a faint luster under the dim sunlight.

She stood at the prow of the ship. Through the canal, the row of houses on both sides constituted the entire scene to be like a majestic painting.

“Brother Xia, that is your younger female cousin?” The silkpants young master stared with wide eyes and involuntarily praised, “Fresh and clean with a transcendent aura. Her beauty is not of the mortal world. She is like a fairy!”

As for the youth with sharp eyes, he also stared fixedly. “As expected of someone from the capital. Her aura is truly supreme!”

Xia Qilin similarly was in a daze as he watched. Three years had passed and his younger female cousin had changed so much after she grew up, becoming an absolute beauty.

His heart involuntarily pounded.

When the merchant ship was near the pier, Zhao Churan slowly walked down the deck and came to the pier.

Behind her, a group of female servants and strongmen were helping her carry her luggage.

Her beautiful eyes blinked. Her gaze swept through the people at the pier and she instantly recognized Xia Qilin. She walked over and smiled slightly. “Cousin Qilin.”

Xia Qilin stared at his beautiful younger cousin at close-distance and was in a dazed state. It was only after the silkpants young master prodded him did he wake up from his dream. He hurriedly spoke, “Cousin Churan! You must be tired after such a long journey, right? Let’s go. I’ve prepared a welcoming reception for you!”

Zhao Churan’s personality was quiet. She replied, “No hurry.”

She waved her hand, and a strongman carried two boxes of items over. “This is what Mother carefully prepared for grandfather and second uncle. They are spirit-revolving green hearts and can purify one’s inner force. It’s very beneficial for cultivation.”

Upon hearing that, the silkpants young master’s eyes gleamed. He exclaimed in shock, “Brother Xia, the gifts prepared by your cousin’s family are simply too precious. Spirit-revolving green hearts can only be purchased in the nation’s capital and their prices are exorbitant. These two boxes most probably are worth about 100,000 taels of silver!”

Xia Qilin thanked her, “Aunt’s kind intentions are well received. This will definitely make father and grandfather extremely happy.”