CHAPTER 1068: CHAPTER 1068: INVITATION TO LEAVE THE MOUNTAINS

Ye Shikai felt somewhat unsettled, even in his sleep, he was plagued by nightmares. Perhaps due to the discomfort of flying, Ye Shikai had another nightmare, as a result, he was drenched and increasingly drowsy.

Knock, knock, knock.

A knock sounded outside the room of the lounge, Ye Shikai pressed a button beside the bed, and the door lock clicked open.

"Kai, how was your rest?" Chen Yuxin smiled, she seemed to have assumed the role of a wife, placing a glass of water by the bed.

"It’s alright." Ye Shikai wiped the sweat off his face, attempting to conceal his nightmares, however, Chen Yuxin noticed it.

"Why are you sweating so much, Kai? Is something wrong with your health? Have some water." Chen Yuxin comforted him. "It’s perfect timing that we’re visiting grandpa, let him examine your health."

"No need, it’s just that I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather lately, probably just getting used to things." Ye Shikai used a flimsy excuse, he was merely circling above Jiangnan, hardly a reason for discomfort from unfamiliarity.

"It must be the injuries from Bai Qi’s Relics last time, you haven’t had time to recover. When we see grandpa, let him treat you." Chen Yuxin showed concern, gently caressing his back.

"Family Head, son-in-law, the plane is about to land." Chen Ruoya entered to inform them.

"It’s quite fast." Ye Shikai sighed softly, glanced at his watch, indeed, it had almost been two hours.

"Kai, get ready, we’ll tidy up at the villa and then head out." Chen Yuxin helped Ye Shikai stand up. As the plane landed, there was a slight tremor, but the private plane was very comfortable, and no one really felt it.

To facilitate visiting Chen Yaogzu, the Chen family constructed a luxurious villa halfway up the mountain, equipped with dozens of security personnel, as well as attendants and chefs. It’s estimated that this place is occupied for only about twenty days a year, but staff are present around the clock.

"Kai, here are some clothes for you." Chen Yuxin handed a set of clean clothes to Ye Shikai. He would normally not need another shower, but on the plane, Ye Shikai sweated profusely, soaking his clothes.

The hot water felt soothing on him, Ye Shikai felt much better. Winter in Jiangnan is cold and the humidity makes the cold even more biting, so a hot shower is the perfect remedy.

Recently, Ye Shikai has been consistently feeling unwell, sweating at night, having nightmares, weak during the day, and lethargic. Could it really be as Chen Yuxin said, residual effects from Bai Qi’s Relics? But why don’t others have them? Or could it be because of You Xi Sword? However, Bai Qi has already helped him break through the sixth level of the Emperor Xuan Scripture, enough to wield You Xi.

"Soul of the Blade, do you feel anything wrong with my body? I... seem to feel alive." Ye Shikai tried consulting the "encyclopedia" in his brain.

"I don’t sense any abnormalities, I’m merely residing in your brain, so I cannot fully know your body’s condition."

"There shouldn’t be an illness..." Ye Shikai doubted himself.

"Cultivators at the Divine Separation stage generally don’t fall ill, moreover, you’re cultivating the Emperor Xuan Scripture, which grants excellent immunity to viruses. If you’re really uncomfortable, you should pay attention." The Soul of the Blade seemed "bewildered" for the first time. Previously, any issues Ye Shikai encountered were solved easily by it, but not this time.

"Alright, I’ll be cautious. I’m just going up the mountain to see Mr. Chen, I’ll find out then." Ye Shikai murmured to himself.

"Kai, who are you talking to in there?" Chen Yuxin’s voice came from outside.

"Oh no." Ye Shikai quickly exited the bathroom, running into Chen Yuxin.

"Kai, were you... just making a phone call?"

"Yes, yes, I was on the phone with a friend." Ye Shikai replied perfunctorily.

"Alright then, change into your clothes, and we’ll set off."

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"Grandpa, we’ve come to see you." When the two of them reached the mountain top, they found Chen Yaogzu sitting on a stone chair outside, meditating with his eyes closed, dressed in a white long shirt, the light snow falling around him seemed to blend with the snowy scene.

"Xinxin, Ye, you two should wait inside." Chen Yaogzu did not speak, nor did he open his eyes, only briefly said this, his voice was not loud, but it seemed to reverberate at the summit.

They waited inside the mountain cave for over an hour before Chen Yaogzu slowly walked in from outside, nodded slightly.

"Grandpa, we’ve come again." Chen Yuxin greeted with a smile.

"The summit is cold, why are you not at home, what brings you here?" Chen Yaogzu waved his sleeve, and an ancient tea pot slowly floated up, pouring two cups of hot tea for the two.

"Grandpa, Kai and I are getting married soon. We came to Jiangnan to invite you to our wedding." Chen Yuxin was somewhat excited. If Chen Yaogzu could attend, then cultivators throughout Yanjing might come, as Chen Yaogzu has a high seniority, even people like Ji Tao have to respectfully call him "senior," Ye Shikai couldn’t conveniently echo, so he stood awkwardly by.

Chen Yaogzu lightly shook his head, causing Chen Yuxin’s expression to fall instantly.

"I’ve not left the mountains for decades, this time... let’s forget it." Chen Yaogzu said blandly "However, I still support your marriage."

"If that’s the case, I’ll respect grandpa’s wishes." From Chen Yuxin’s tone, one could hear some disappointment.

"Ye, don’t you have anything to say?" Chen Yaogzu’s words suddenly turned to Ye Shikai, which genuinely startled Ye Shikai, given Chen Yaogzu’s high cultivation, it inevitably exudes a sense of pressure.

"Since grandpa supports it, then that’s the best outcome."

"Your eyes look vacant, face anxious, demeanor dazed, been unwell lately?" Chen Yaogzu immediately noticed Ye Shikai’s abnormality.

"Do you want me to check you?" Chen Yaogzu asked, Ye Shikai nodded and extended his right hand for a pulse check.

"Grandpa, it’s probably after-effect from Bai Qi’s Relics last time, it’s not serious." At this moment, Chen Yuxin suddenly interrupted their conversation, grabbing Ye Shikai’s wrist.

"Kai, didn’t you bring a gift for grandpa? Hurry and take it out."

"Oh, okay." Ye Shikai took out an exquisite wooden box from the Storage Ring, filled with treasures he and Chen Yuxin collected from Bai Qi’s Relics.