Qing Xuan was extremely proud. "What did I tell you! Nian Yun is definitely my master's sword! My master must have some connection with this place of yours. You still won't admit it."
Lu Shu didn't expect that the heavily - guarded door would open so easily when it saw Ji Yunxi. He silently cursed in his heart that the formation was just a bully. But he still insisted stubbornly, "So what? It just opened the door. Does that prove anything?"
Qing Xuan hissed, "You're really stubborn! You're so hard - mouthed. Let's see how you'll justify yourself when it recognizes its master later!"
"None of your business! I didn't say much before either."
Qing Xuan let out a scornful laugh. "Lu Shu, you're really deceiving yourself. I've been in my master's spiritual sea all along. I heard every single word you said clearly!"
Lu Shu was already feeling guilty. Now that his weakness was caught, he could only turn his head and say nothing.
Although he didn't say anything, he more or less understood in his heart. Even if Ji Yunxi wasn't Jiang Yunxi, she must have some connection with her. Otherwise, Ji Yunxi would never have been able to open this door. After all, this seal was set up by Jiang Yunxi herself with her spiritual power. For so many years, even he himself couldn't get in.
Ji Yunxi looked at Lu Shu, interrupting his train of thought. "Lu Shu, now that I've opened the door, can I go in?"
Lu Shu was silent for a moment and finally nodded.
Qing Xuan gloated at Lu Shu. "Alas, it seems you'll definitely have to apologize to me. You know, your master likes my master so much, yet you, a spiritual beast, came to pick a fight. If I were your master, I'd surely be angry."
"You!" Lu Shu wanted to retort. He wanted to tell them that their master only liked the pavilion master. But now Ji Yunxi was not only Feng Xingzhi's legitimate fiancée but also had just opened the door that sealed Nian Yun.
Lu Shu suddenly remembered the aura of Feng Xingzhi he had felt on Ji Yunxi before. He suddenly gasped. Could it be...? He didn't dare to think further but was already covered in cold sweat.
Walking into the building, Ji Yunxi looked around. The sense of familiarity grew stronger. It was as if she had lived here for a very long time. There were still paintings hanging on the walls, in the style she had liked since childhood.
Before, Ji Yunxi had only remembered the Nian Yun sword. Although she suspected in her heart that the Nian Yun sword was hers, she couldn't remember why Feng Xingzhi had given it to her or why she had sealed it. The fragmented memories made Ji Yunxi feel very uncomfortable, like something had been hidden away. She knew it was missing but couldn't find it no matter what.
"This way, please."
Lu Shu's tone had changed. He was no longer as confrontational as before but rather a bit respectful. However, due to his past misdeeds, Ji Yunxi no longer wanted to believe his kindness. She followed Lu Shu inside expressionlessly.
Looking from the outside, the small building didn't seem very big. But when she really walked inside, she found that it was surprisingly spacious. There were light - blue curtains all around, corresponding to the colors of everyone in the Dream Blossom Pavilion.
All the way to the top floor of the pavilion, as soon as Ji Yunxi got closer, she found that there was another seal here. The power of this seal was obviously stronger than the one on the door before, and it even faintly emitted a killing aura.
Lu Shu stopped in front of the door and looked at Ji Yunxi.
Ji Yunxi noticed his gaze and understood that Lu Shu was waiting for her to unlock the seal. Just as Ji Yunxi was about to raise her hand, Lu Shu, who had been rather quiet all the way, suddenly spoke.
"Wait."
"What's wrong?"
Lu Shu said, "Both of these seals were set up by the pavilion master himself. The one at the door was just a simple one, but this one is extraordinary. If you're a bit careless, you'll..."
"Die?" Ji Yunxi took over his words and then smiled. "I'm not afraid."
In his heart, Lu Shu already suspected that she was very likely the same person as her. But Ji Yunxi had a different body. Compared with Jiang Yunxi's profound spiritual power, there was a big gap. He was afraid that if she made a move, she might be injured by the formation, and the consequences would be unimaginable.
Lu Shu wasn't worried about angering Feng Xingzhi or the Ji family. He was worried that if Ji Yunxi was really Jiang Yunxi, whether the pavilion master would come back. He had waited for too long.
Seeing that Lu Shu didn't say anything for a long time, Ji Yunxi shook her head helplessly. "Don't worry. Since I dared to come, I'll take full responsibility. If I'm injured or even die because of the formation, I won't let the people from the Ji Mansion come to trouble you."
Qing Xuan thought this was unfair and whispered to Ji Yunxi, "Master, this is too much of a loss. He provoked us so many times, and now..."
Ji Yunxi secretly explained, "I just said that the Ji Mansion won't pursue it. I didn't say that Feng Xingzhi won't. His spiritual beast made a mistake. Let him handle it himself."
Qing Xuan didn't expect his master to be so nit - picky and secretly snickered. Lu Shu had been smart all his life but still fell into Ji Yunxi's hands.
Ji Yunxi began to mobilize her spiritual power. Summoned by the Nian Yun sword, the two forces in Ji Yunxi's body surged. They seemed to intertwine, and waves of aura rippled around Ji Yunxi like the waves on the water.
Qing Xuan instinctively took two steps back and didn't dare to get closer. Lu Shu, who also stepped back, was both scared and excited. He was scared because he remembered all his previous remarks, even saying that the pavilion master was a substitute. He felt extremely regretful. He thought that if he could turn back time, he would strangle that overly - bold self. And he was excited because his long - held obsession was finally going to reach a conclusion. If Ji Yunxi was really the pavilion master Jiang, not only could the Dream Blossom Pavilion regain its former glory, but it could even make the Moon - watching Pavilion and the like tremble with fear.
Lu Shu nervously squeezed his hands and pursed his lips. Qing Xuan turned his head and saw his appearance. He snorted. This guy must be regretting now. He just didn't know if he would still be stubborn.
Ji Yunxi remained undisturbed and slowly brought her spiritual power closer to the seal with both hands. In an instant, the seal began to glow and even vibrate. The entire Dream Blossom Pavilion felt the tremor of spiritual power from the small building. Many people just sat on the ground and didn't dare to move. This spiritual power was so terrifying, like a huge lake rising up, about to drown people.
However, no matter how big the lake was, it would eventually calm down. Only a "click" sound was heard. The locked door of the seal fell to the ground. The original golden color instantly turned black and disappeared.
Lu Shu was speechless. He stepped forward and opened the door for Ji Yunxi.
"Jiang..." Lu Shu found that he couldn't say it out. Then he changed his words. "Miss Ji, please come in."
Ji Yunxi had a teasing smile on her face. "Is Nian Yun inside?"
Lu Shu nodded, a bit impatiently. He was almost certain that Ji Yunxi was Jiang Yunxi. He was just waiting for the last step.
"Miss Ji, Nian Yun is inside."
"Whether it can recognize its master or not depends on you."