Chapter 519: Chapter 519

In his eyes, Zhaozhao did not have an entirely uncomplicated view of Chu Yan.

They did not know what the future held, and now that there was a baby it seemed somehow inappropriate?

Besides, for Cultivators giving birth is taxing on the body and would affect Zhaozhao’s Ascension.

Zhaozhao noticed his hesitation to speak and said to Chu Yan, "Could you go to my mother’s place and deliver something for me?"

"I’ll get it for you."

Chu Yan saw no issue and first made his way to Qin Wan’s.

After he left, Nan Xian expressed his concerns.

"I hadn’t expected there to be a child either."

Zhaozhao sighed, "Since it’s already here, it’s better to have the baby."

"Your cultivation seems to have fallen a bit."

Nan Xian looked at her worriedly, noticing her complexion wasn’t great either.

"Yes, the child is already practicing cultivation."

"Still in the womb, and it’s already cultivating?"

Nan Xian was surprised, such Talent was rare even in the Cultivation World!

Zhaozhao stroked her belly, her expression somewhat emotional.

"No matter what, I do not regret the arrival of this child. If in the future Chu Yan and I really cannot continue together, this child can also be considered as a keepsake."

Even if they had to part, something had to remain.

That’s what she thought.

Because she had already seen clearly, she simply couldn’t let go of Chu Yan.

"Why don’t you just forget about those past-life matters? If given another chance, he definitely wouldn’t do the same thing. Since he has a repentant heart, why not give him a chance?"

If it were before, Nan Xian wouldn’t have advised her .

But now, he thought that remembrance of those matters only served to pain Zhaozhao.

"I initially thought the same, but lately, I keep dreaming of those family members."

Zhaozhao’s complexion grew even paler, "I haven’t dreamed of them for a long time. Are they reminding me? Have I let them down?

Not only did I fail to avenge them, but I’ve also managed to put myself in such a sorry state."

Towards the end, Zhaozhao’s feelings of self-blame and guilt intensified.

The hand resting on her knee unconsciously tightened on the hem of her clothes.

When she looked at Nan Xian, her eyes were filled with tears, "Master, what should I do? I can feel that Chu Yan is sincere towards me, he has almost given his whole heart to me, even his life.

But this matter, is forever a thorn in my heart, I can’t let go, I really can’t let go."

Zhaozhao’s voice grew increasingly choked, struggling to control her emotions.

During this time, she had been having such nightmares.

Her emotions had been suppressed for too long.

Chu Yan could tell something was off with her, but no matter how he asked, Zhaozhao could not bring herself to tell him.

Only when Nan Xian returned did she feel there was someone to confide in.

Nan Xian had never seen Zhaozhao cry. During cultivation in the past, no matter how hard or tiring it was, she would never utter a word. Thus, he always admired Zhaozhao, believing that his disciple was full of conviction and perseverance.

Yet now, those very beliefs that fueled her drive to cultivate had become the source of her pain.

Nan Xian frantically wiped away her tears, "Have... have you sat down with Chu Yan and talked about the past? When he massacred the city, was there any hidden suffering? Perhaps there was some misunderstanding."

He didn’t know what to say to alleviate the heaviness in Zhaozhao’s heart.

He even regretted bringing up past-life issues a moment ago.

If only there were some misunderstanding.

"No, I don’t want to talk about these things with him."

Qin Zhao cried for a while and her emotions had somewhat calmed down, but she still felt stifled inside.

"We should still ask, or perhaps I could return to the Canglan Realm and help you investigate," Nan Xian insisted, muttering to himself, "Even though it’s been a long time, a detailed investigation might turn something up."

There was some noise from the doorway.

Qin Zhao hurriedly wiped her eyes with a tissue, and Nan Xian also composed himself.

"Zhaozhao, can you take a look at this for me?"

Chu Yan came in with Qin Wan.

He was originally there to deliver some items to her, but Qin Wan said she had something to discuss with Qin Zhao, so he brought her over.

When Qin Wan entered the living room, she saw Qin Zhao’s eyes were red.

"What happened? Who has bullied you?!"

Qin Wan’s heart instantly tightened.

"Chu Yan! Was it you!"

Chu Yan looked at Qin Zhao, bewildered, "Zhaozhao, you..."

"I’m fine, I was just emotional seeing my master after so long," she said with a smile, "My emotions have been fluctuating a lot since I got pregnant."

"As long as you’re alright."

Only then did Qin Wan take out the item.

"It’s this thing, I think someone switched it."

In her hand was a treasure blue sword tassel, but not the original one; this one was a fake swapped by Song You.

A noticeable crack appeared on the jade of the fake sword tassel, which Qin Wan was holding together with tape.

"This item was left to me by your father, and I’ve kept it for many years. I accidentally dropped it on the floor before, and it never broke. I even hit it with a stone before, and the jade on it wouldn’t break.

But today, when I took it out to have a look, it fell to the ground by accident, and the jade shattered."

Qin Wan furrowed her brows, feeling instinctively that this item was different from before.

"Also, these tassel threads, they fall out so easily when you tug at them, it’s just like counterfeit goods."

Qin Zhao took it and examined it, noticing something was off as well.

"This jade is just an inferior one, not the same as the previous one."

When they were at Kunlun Mountain, Qin Wan had shown her the sword tassel. Qin Zhao had a deep impression of it; the jade on that sword tassel was no ordinary item and was even engraved with powerful talismans.

"Could you let me take a look at this?"

Nan Xian, seeing the sword tassel being passed between their hands, froze on the spot.

He looked several times and finally confirmed that it was identical to the treasure blue sword tassel in Song Jian’s possession!

Senior Song had said that Song You wasn’t his biological daughter but an imposter; could it be that Zhaozhao was the real one?!

His heart inexplicably stirred with excitement, "Quick, let me have a look at it, I think I have seen a similar sword tassel before!"

"Ah? How come you have seen it?" Qin Zhao was puzzled but still handed the sword tassel over to him.

After careful examination, Nan Xian indeed confirmed that it was the style of the Young Master’s sword tassel from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.

"Do you know someone named Song You? She also had a sword tassel , and later in the Different World I accidentally entered, she gave the sword tassel to the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, claiming to be his daughter."

"I know Song You, I met her on Kunlun Mountain, she even saved me at that time."

Qin Wan’s expression changed slightly, "Could it be she’s the one who swapped my sword tassel? That time when we were in danger, the sword tassel had fallen on the mountain path, and she specifically picked it up and returned it to me."

"It was definitely her who switched it. The Sect Leader of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect is named Song Jian; do you know him?"

Upon hearing the name Song Jian, Qin Wan’s eyes widened and she staggered backward, nearly losing her balance.

With a trembling voice, she asked, "You have seen Song Jian?"