Chapter 124: The Aloof Immortal and the Wealthy Prince 13

Outside the Jing Prince’s Mansion.

Fanti, barely managing to stand steady, and the Left Protector of the Demon Realm stared in bewilderment at the mansion enveloped by a protective barrier. Both master and servant were at a loss.

“Your Majesty, shall we return to the Demon Realm now?”

“No! I want to observe a bit longer.” Fanti was certain that Zhongli Mingji had regained his memories, and his muteness had also been miraculously cured.

This meant that Zhongli Mingji’s cultivation must have been restored; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to set up such a barrier.

The Left Protector frowned in concern. “What else does Your Majesty wish to see?”

The Xuan Shuang Immortal had already accepted the challenge. Was there still a need for the Demon Lord to remain in the mortal realm?

There was no need!

The Demon Lord should return to the Demon Realm to heal his injuries!

Fanti narrowed his alluring fox-like eyes, a cold smile playing on his lips.

“Of course, to watch a good show.”

He spoke in a calm tone. “The news of Zhongli Mingji’s presence in Jin City won’t stay hidden for long. Soon, the immortal sects will come looking for him.”

“Do you think those hypocritical immortals, who pretend to be righteous, would allow the illustrious Xuan Shuang Immortal to remain in the mortal realm, spending his days with a mortal man?”

Although he still couldn’t believe that the icy Zhongli Mingji would fall for a mortal, the way he was protecting that man now made it clear that he wouldn’t obediently return to the immortal realm.

Knowing Zhongli Mingji as he did, Fanti was certain that the stubborn man wouldn’t compromise with the immortal sects. Once he made a decision, nothing could sway him.

This matter had nothing to do with him, so he was content to watch the drama unfold.

He was curious to see just how far Zhongli Mingji would go for that mortal.

Could love truly lead an immortal to ruin?

The Left Protector: …

Wherever there was trouble, there you were. But the drama surrounding the Xuan Shuang Immortal was too good to miss.

This was the untouchable flower of the immortal realm!

Now, he had fallen in love. One could only imagine how furious the immortal realm would be upon hearing this.

Hehe, seeing the immortals unhappy made him happy.

Suddenly, he remembered something and stiffly turned to look at the red-robed Demon Lord beside him.

“Your Majesty, do you think Xuan Shuang Immortal’s cultivation will remain intact after his path of heartlessness was broken by that mortal? Could he have fallen from the Jade Balance Realm?”

Fanti also stiffened, his teeth clenched as he stared at the shimmering barrier.

“This…”

He seemed to have overlooked this issue. If Zhongli Mingji’s heart of heartlessness was shattered, would he still retain his Jade Balance Realm cultivation? Could he have truly fallen from that realm?!!

“Go find the Right Protector immediately. Tell her to inform the Lingxiao Sect and the Zhongli family as soon as possible. Get Zhongli Mingji back to the immortal realm as quickly as possible.”

He had initially wanted to watch his rival fall in love, but now, forget that! The man needed to return to the immortal realm to heal and prepare for battle.

“Yes.” The Left Protector swiftly departed, heading toward the territory where the Right Protector resided.

In the Immortal Realm.

Both the Lingxiao Sect and the Zhongli family had received reports from their mortal realm spies. However, the contents of the letters were simply too outrageous!

The elders of the Lingxiao Sect were all in disbelief, their faces filled with incredulity.

“Second Elder, the spy reports that our senior brother has been amnesiac in the mortal realm for months. With his Jade Balance Realm cultivation, who could possibly make him lose his memory?”

“Didn’t you read further? The letter also says that senior brother has fallen in love with a mortal man! They’re even preparing for a wedding.”

“And what’s this about him possibly being mute? Has senior brother lost his ability to speak?”

“What is all this nonsense!”

The Sect Master of the Lingxiao Sect glared at his chattering juniors. “Enough! Quickly gather the disciples and head to the mortal realm to bring senior brother back.”

The Third Elder volunteered, “Second Elder, I’ll go to the mortal realm and bring senior brother back.”

The Sect Master glanced at him, then turned to the Fifth Elder, who was still reading the letter. “Fifth Brother, you go with Third Brother.”

“Ensure senior brother’s safety at all costs. You must bring him back safely.”

The Fifth Elder, having finished reading the letter, nodded with a heavy expression. “The Demon Lord has appeared in Jin City. He’s likely targeting senior brother as well.”

“Second Elder, we must act quickly.”

The Sect Master waved his hand. “You and Third Brother take five hundred disciples with you to the mortal realm. Do not let the Demon Lord harm senior brother.”

The Third and Fifth Elders accepted their orders and left, hastily leading the disciples to the mortal realm.

Meanwhile, the Zhongli family was no less frantic. However, Zhongli Jiang appeared calm, trusting the son she had raised herself.

She spoke methodically, “Li Su, lead the family members to Jin City in the mortal realm and bring the young master back from the Jing Prince’s Mansion.”

“If you encounter disciples from the Lingxiao Sect, do not hand the young master over to them.”

Her son’s misfortune in the Lingxiao Sect might have been caused by internal issues within the sect.

Until she was certain of the situation, it was safer for her son to return home and recover.

The gray-robed youth by Zhongli Jiang’s side accepted the order and was about to leave with the family members when a gentle, elegant voice spoke behind him.

“Don’t rush. I’ll go as well.”

Zhongli Jiang turned to the man seated beside her, meeting his deep phoenix-like eyes.

“Wuyou, this journey may be perilous. With your cultivation, it’s too dangerous for you to go.”

Her immortal companion had been cultivating for nearly a millennium, yet his cultivation remained at the Tian Shu Realm. No matter how many immortal pills he consumed, it seemed his skills were all concentrated on his beauty.

An Wuyou smiled slightly. “Don’t worry, my lady. The Demon Lord wants a fair duel with Mingji. He won’t take advantage of Mingji’s weakened state.”

He added with a smile, “I’d like to see the mortal my son has taken a liking to.”

He looked with interest at the name mentioned in the mortal spy’s letter.

“Jin Muhan, the Jing Prince of Longyuan Kingdom.”

“Our son has taken a liking to a prince! I wonder what he looks like.”

Zhongli Jiang smiled helplessly. “Given Mingji’s standards, the person he fancies must be exceptional. It’s good that you go and meet him.”

“If this person is suitable, we as parents will find a way to help him ascend to immortality soon, so he and Mingji can become immortal companions sooner.”

She had raised Zhongli Mingji for five hundred years and had long hoped that her son would open his heart. Unfortunately, his mind was always occupied with cultivation, cultivation, and more cultivation.

Now that he had found someone he loved, how could they, as parents, not support him?

Having an immortal companion was far better than spending the long years of life alone.

An Wuyou stroked his chin. “I will.”

He too hoped that his son would have a companion. It was too pitiful to be alone.

It didn’t matter if it was a man. The Zhongli family had plenty of outstanding disciples. They could let their son choose an heir to carry on the family legacy.

“Let’s go. I’ll see you off.” Zhongli Jiang stood and escorted An Wuyou and Li Su, along with the family members, away from the Eastern Continent, then returned home to await their return.

An Wuyou and the family members rode on clouds, speeding toward Jin City in the mortal realm.

Their mission was not only to bring back Zhongli Mingji but also to meet the man who had captured his heart.