Chapter 1192, Love Hurt the Most; Competing Against Each Other

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Ling Yuxian did not want to come into contact with Jing Xiao at this point.

 

It was not that she did not want to see Jing Xiao or loathe her.

 

It was mainly because of the rumours circulating around the Imperial Celestial Palace as of late. Although she did not acknowledge anything, how was she supposed to respond to Jing Xiao if the latter asked her about it?

 

“Since there’s another way, why do we keep wasting time here?” Gu Changge said with a smile as though he was not aware of Ling Yuxian’s dilemma.

 

Upon hearing that, Ling Yuxian shot him a look and saw a playful smile on his lips. It seemed that he had deliberately said it to irk her.

 

“Well, are you so eager to watch a good show between Junior Sister Jing Xiao and me, Senior Brother Gu?” She replied dispassionately.

 

Gu Changge responded with a smile, saying, “I don’t understand what you’re talking about, Senior Sister Yuxian. Since there’s another way that won’t waste our time, why do we keep waiting here?”

 

Ling Yuxian decided to ignore him. Despite knowing the rumours circulating around the Imperial Celestial Palace, Gu Changge still intended to let her come into contact with Jing Xiao. Was it not obvious that he wanted to see the two of them arguing and making a fool of themselves?

 

She swung her sleeves and flew away while her dress flapped in the air. She went to look for the Elders on the ancient battleship.

 

Naturally, Ling Yuxian did not want to waste her time, but she did not want to come into contact with Jing Xiao either. Therefore, she decided to let the Elders handle the matter of contacting the Jing Kingdom in West State.

 

Although Ling Yuxian had lived in the Jing Kingdom for some time, it was in the past. Considering her current identity, if she went to the Jing Kingdom and looked for Jing Xiao’s parents to directly ask them about the Land of the Jing Family, that would be inappropriate and a little pragmatic.

 

That would make her feel awkward and uncomfortable.

 

Soon, the news of contacting the Jing Kingdom spread to the other ancient battleships.

 

Although Ling Qiuchang had never explained Ling Yuxian’s identity to the Elders, they speculated that she was a descendent of the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace following this incident. Therefore, they would promptly execute her orders.

 

Because of Jing Xiao’s background, Elder Jiu Lin, who was on another ancient battleship, soon found out about it.

 

He was shocked, wondering why they had to contact the Jing Kingdom. [Does this matter have anything to do with the Jing Kingdom behind Xiao’er?]

 

He initially felt it was such a coincidence that their destination was West State of Magnificent Sun Ancient Territory. Much to his surprise, it indeed had something to do with the Jing Kingdom behind Jing Xiao.

 

Previously, he was curious about what was special about Jing Xiao’s identity that made Ling Qiuchang personally ask him to take good care of her.

 

Now, it seemed that the Jing Kingdom and the Imperial Celestial Palace were closely related. At the thought of this, Elder Jiu Lin did not dare to take things slow. He immediately looked for Jing Xiao and asked her about it.

 

“The Jing Kingdom?” Jing Xiao was equally shocked. Previously, she was puzzled as to why they had to go to the West State of Magnificent Sun Ancient Territory to rescue the Founder. She wondered if there was a part of the Jing Kingdom’s history that she was not aware of.

 

It seemed that it was not a coincidence that her Parents were friends with Ling Qiuchang.

 

“If we’re heading to the Jing Kingdom, I can lead the way,” Jing Xiao said.

 

Considering the Imperial Celestial Palace’s capabilities, they could naturally find the Jing Kingdom. Nevertheless, it was apparent that their final destination was not the Jing Kingdom.

 

Elder Jiu Lin was elated, feeling that it was great.

 

“Master, do you know who’s asking about the Jing Kingdom?” Jing Xiao asked in puzzlement.

 

Elder Jiu Lin was hesitant for a moment, but when he saw Jing Xiao’s expression, he said, “It’s Ling Yuxian. You’re also aware that the Ancient Seniors and the Palace Master have decided to let Ling Yuxian handle the matter of saving the Founder.”

 

Jing Xiao’s expression changed as she fell silent. Naturally, she was aware of this matter. It was just that she felt uncomfortable whenever Ling Yuxan’s name was brought up.

 

During this period, she felt that something was off. It was apparent to her that Gu Changge was trying to stay away from her. Even when she visited him, she would be turned down. She did not get to see him. This made her feel uncomfortable.

 

Also, what Ling Yuxian had said to her the other day had been bugging her. She eagerly wanted to see Gu Changge and ask him about it.

 

Nevertheless, Gu Changge refused to see her. Instead, he had gotten close to Ling Yuxian.

 

This made Jing Xiao feel bitter and jealous. She recalled what her Master had told her and wondered if the Palace Master indeed intended to match Gu Changge and Ling Yuxian.

 

Was that the reason Gu Changge stayed away from her to prevent her feelings from being further hurt?

 

Did Ling Yuxian deliberately say such things to sow discord between Jing Xiao and Gu Changge so that she would loathe him and stay away from him? That way, Ling Yuxian would have a chance to get together with him.

 

After some deliberation, Jing Xiao glanced at Elder Jiu Lin and said, “Master, since Ling Yuxian wants to head to the Jing Kingdom, why don’t I tag along? I’m a Princess of the Jing Kingdom, after all. I can go back to my country as well. I have many questions to ask my Parents. It’s been a long time since I last met them.”

 

Elder Jiu Lin knew what was on her mind. Despite his reluctance, he did not turn her down.

 

Of all the words in the world, love hurt the most. It was Jing Xiao’s first time falling in love, so she could hardly conceal her feelings. He wondered why Jing Xiao was so resentful of Ling Yuxian that they competed against each other over a young man.

 

*Whoosh!* Elder Jiu Lin waved his sleeve and disappeared from the ancient battleship along with Jing Xiao. When he reappeared, he was already on the battleship where Ling Yuxian was located.

 

Ling Yuxian, who was at the bow, was shocked to see Jing Xiao, but she soon recovered from her shock. Her expression never changed.

 

On the other hand, Jing Xiao was pleasantly surprised when she saw Gu Changge on the battleship as well, but when she thought of something, the light went out of her eyes.

 

When she came, she saw Ling Yuxian speaking to Gu Changge. They seemed to be close. From afar, they looked like a match made in Heaven that had stepped out of a drawing. This made Jing Xiao burn with jealousy.

 

Upon seeing that, Ling Yuxian secretly sighed. [Forget it. It’s unavoidable.]

 

Although Gu Changge had stayed away from Jing Xiao and she had said such mean words to her, the way Jing Xiao looked at Gu Changge did not change.

 

This made Ling Yuxian speechless. She wondered if love could really make a person blind.

 

Elder Jiu Lin soon expressed his intention. He did not need to explain Jing Xiao’s identity.

 

Ling Yuxian understood that since this matter had something to do with the Land of the Jing Family, she could not avoid coming into contact with Jing Xiao.

 

Presently, Jing Xiao followed behind Elder Jiu Lin. When she saw Gu Changge whom she had not seen in a few days, she said in a small voice, “Senior Brother Gu.”

 

Gu Changge seemed surprised by her arrival, but he still put on a smile. “Junior Sister Jing Xiao.”

 

Jing Xiao lifted her gaze to look at him. Just as she was ready to speak to him, Ling Yuxian interrupted her by saying impassively, “In that case, we’ll have to trouble you to lead the way for us, Junior Sister Jing Xiao. Since this is an important matter for the Imperial Celestial Palace, we have to be cautious.”