Chapter 1399: Chapter 1400 The Climax Begins (2)
Ye Chenghong nodded with satisfaction, knowing his disciple’s nature well and feeling assured.
The two of them chatted for a while, and then An Yiqing reluctantly took the helicopter with Gu Yelin back to Jinyin City.
When they returned to the Yu Family Old Residence, it was close to two in the morning. They didn’t disturb anyone and climbed over the wall directly into the bedroom on the second floor.
"Go wash up and sleep early." Gu Yelin gently touched An Yiqing’s hair and turned to get her things for the shower.
However, before he could step away, soft hands suddenly embraced him from behind.
Gu Yelin’s footsteps paused; feeling the body pressed against his back, the depth in his eyes gradually turned warm.
"Ah Lin, thank you, I’m very happy." An Yiqing leaned her little face against Gu Yelin’s sturdy back, her gentle voice sounding.
Gu Yelin’s lips slightly curved into a beautiful arc; he did not turn around but reached out to tightly hold the delicate hands wrapped around his waist.
"As long as you’re happy. In the future, whatever happens, tell me, and I’ll make it happen for you."
"Hmm, Ah Lin, are you Santa Claus? Can you make anything happen for me?" An Yiqing laughed softly, her tone full of teasing.
Gu Yelin’s eyes revealed indulgence and tenderness; he showed no impatience at An Yiqing’s seemingly naive question, "Yes, but only your Santa Claus."
An Yiqing’s lips lifted, her white teeth showing, a happy smile on her little face.
"Santa Claus, I wish my Ah Lin wouldn’t work so hard, okay? If he exhausts himself, I’d be heartbroken."
Gu Yelin said nothing; An Yiqing’s gentle voice flowed like warm water into his heart, warming his whole body.
After a while, he nodded lightly, "Alright, Santa Claus tells you your wish will come true."
The night was quiet, and the room was warm.
The next day, the gamble between Chiang Yu and An Yiqing spread like a bomb, causing chaos in the martial world.
As the family head of Muyun Society, Duan Tang was the first to call.
"The Eighteen Golden Figures Formation of Xuanqing Sect is very formidable. This is dangerous for you, young lady." Duan Tang’s tone was filled no more with the gentle spring breeze, but with deep worry and seriousness.
An Yiqing, studying the formation diagram, lifted her head from the book, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and watched the sunshine-stained ground outside through the thick branches and leaves.
"I know the power of the Eighteen Golden Figures Formation, but without full confidence, I wouldn’t gamble on it."
Duan Tang’s voice paused, "Young lady, how confident are you?"
An Yiqing’s watery eyes narrowed slightly, and her red lips parted lightly, "Eighty percent!"
"So you’re not one hundred percent sure?! Young lady, even a one percent chance of an accident could be fatal! What about Gu Yelin? How can he let you do such dangerous things?" Duan Tang lost his usual calm, raising his voice with unprecedented agitation.
An Yiqing did not answer, quietly letting Duan Tang vent his concern, then softly spoke.
"Duan Tang, you need to trust me. Since I’ve bet on this, I’ll certainly win."
Duan Tang didn’t speak on the other end, only breathed heavier. It’s not that he doubted her abilities, but the thought of a twenty percent chance of her being trapped in the Eighteen Golden Figures Formation and unable to escape made his heart waver with unease.
"What’s Gu Yelin’s opinion?" After a while, Duan Tang steadied his emotions and asked softly.
Mentioning Gu Yelin, a trace of warmth flickered in An Yiqing’s watery eyes, and her tone softened even more.
"He believes in me, has no opinion."
Duan Tang breathed even heavier, silent for a long time, then suddenly chuckled helplessly.
"You’re such a determined young lady; once you decide, you go all the way regardless. Well, I know your abilities, I’ll trust you this time. The Eighteen Golden Figures Formation is extremely powerful, you must be extra careful. Shortly, I’ll have Ruan Hao send over Muyun Society’s gathered information on the Eighteen Golden Figures Formation for you to study thoroughly."
An Yiqing looked at the information on the Eighteen Golden Figures Formation sent by Gu Yelin on the table, her gaze flickered for a moment, "Ah Lin has already gathered some for me, yours can be sent as well, the more the better."
The breathing on the other end of the receiver paused for an instant before Duan Tang lightly said, "Okay."
After hanging up, An Yiqing looked at the data on the Eighteen Golden Figures Formation on the table and sighed deeply.
Emotion is the hardest thing for humans to control. She couldn’t control others’ emotions, but could subtly refuse them. Duan Tang was good, but she already had Ah Lin, wishing for nothing more in this lifetime.
Collecting her thoughts, An Yiqing put down the documents, her figure blurred and vanished from the room.
In the bamboo house within the Ancient Space, An Yiqing appeared out of nowhere, sitting cross-legged on the floor, and pulled out several yellowed booklets from the Heavenly Box and Earth Character Box.
The booklets recorded much information on formations. Although during Shennong Shi’s era there was no Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation, all world formations remain unchanged fundamentally. Master their essence, and everything can be understood and resolved.
Time passed quickly; when An Yiqing returned from the Ancient Space to reality again, it was already late at night the next day.
One day outside equaled six days in space; An Yiqing had immersed herself in the Ancient Space for almost a week.
She had to admit, the formation data left by Shennong Shi was indeed ingenious. Though she considered herself talented, she expended great effort to understand those booklets. Many previous formation-related questions suddenly became clear, realizing with a flash of insight.
At this moment, An Yiqing felt brimful of confidence; the Eighteen Golden Figures Formation of Xuanqing Sect was definitely manageable.
In the following days, she delved into studying books, mastering the formation data, remaining motionless regardless of the external chaos surrounding the event.
Finally, the agreed day with Chiang Yu had arrived!
The headquarters of Xuanqing Sect was filled with an atmosphere of solemn dignity.
Long Zaitian sat in the main chair in the hall, holding two cultural walnuts, his eyes tightly closed.