The Ancestrall Hall

It took them an entire day to bring Zhen Xiu in the ancestral hall. This place was deeply hidden near the borders of C country.

It was away from home but was used as a headquarters of the Zhen Clan.

Mother Zhen has prepared everything in advanced but the arrival of these three individuals has put her in the dilemma. She has used every protective measure required for her daughter's safety in the spirit chambers. Like sending her father away, calling James Carter- her old time old friend to handle the matters of Zhen Clan in her absence.

She just hopes that she can cure her daughter now without facing any problem.

"We are here but you guys have to wear this in your hand." Mother Zhen gave each of them a blood jade bracelet which had the blood of Zhen Clan members in them.

"Remember you can't take these bracelets off." Mother Zhen reminded again.

The three of them thanked Mother Zhen and took Zhen Xiu inside the spirit chambers after wearing their protective shield.

The security of the ancestral hall of the Zhen Clan was outstanding. Lu Jian even guessed that they had used magical ruins to protect this building. This manor was giving a vibe of a spiritual temple that is not present in this era.

It was old and powerful.

"How did you manage this place?" Lu Jian asked Mother Zhen surprised.

In this world, as far as he knew, no one could make such an amazing thing and on top this palace like hall; this place contained magical protection from these ruins engraved in the wall.

Mother Zhen knew that Lu Jian was curious about this building as one can not see these things in the current world.

"This was a gift from our ancestors. This is the reason for our power and supremacy in every era. I don't know the exact age of this palace. We call it Ancestral hall to avoid suspicion from others." Mother Zhen informed them.

It was true that The Zhen Clan was powerful and rich and has control over the nearby countries. It was not because of unlimited wealth or the supreme medical intelligence but because of this Ancestral Hall.

This place can be accessed by only Zhen Clans direct descendant and it has magical ruins to protect itself from outside intrusion. That's why she has to give them Blood Jade bracelet to protect them inside the halls.

She didn't know much about this place but this was a gift Zhen Clan has received after saving a powerful saint during ancient time. After that their clan has received power, wealth and fame.

This was the place where Feng Tian and Feng Zhi appeared in the first place but now that Feng tian is human, he can't access the palace without using these blood jade bracelets.

Before dying and changing himself in the spiritual power Zoru her husband has already prepared everything for her in the ancestral hall.

She knew everything because of him. The knowledge to treat their daughter was also passed from him.

Zhen Ying Yue was giddy inside to meet her husband again albeit in the spirit form. She knows that he will not be able to recognize her and remember their past but she was happy to see him once more.

"Feng Tian you know the procedure. We have to place Yue'er in the spirit chambers for seven days to absorb her father's power. I had already placed the amulet given by Feng Zhi to her."

"Yes! I know. I will start guiding her soul." Feng Tian affirmed.

Lu Jian knew that they were again discussing all the magical stuff required to treat his wife so he paid attention to their every word.

They were about to take Zhen Xiu inside the chambers designed especially for her reawakening. Lu Jian steered close to her and pecked her forehead with a gentle kiss.

He didn't know what will happen inside but one thing he was sure about was his feelings towards her. Whether she would accept him or not will depend on his true feelings but right now he just wants her to come back alive and healthy.

Every other thing can wait until her awakening!

"You guys should wait here and guard this place." Mother Zhen said politely.

Shen Ya nodded and took Mother Zhen's hand to show her the affirmation.

"Please take care of her." Shen Ya pleaded.

Mother Zhen assured her that she will look after her daughter.

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After Mother Zhen and Feng Tian left the room Shen Ya and Lu Jian were all alone in the large space.

They both didn't like each other and just tolerate the other one because of their relationship with Zhen Xiu and now that the link connecting these two icebergs were not here, they did not know what to do anymore.

It was troublesome to spend the time with an eyesore.

These were the negative thoughts running in their mind.

"You are different." Shen Ya mocked him.

Lu Jian was no different from a kid whose leg was being pulled. "So?"

He raised his eyebrows at her in clear provocation. "Do I have to get your approval?"

Shen Ya wanted to beat him and throw his haughty face in the dustbin after his ridiculous words. She didn't want to pick up a fight in this ancestral hall of Zhen Clan. She was there to support him and naturally, they both were in the same team.

But her teammate was behaving like a complete pig. She was trying to make some casual talk to ease the atmosphere and clear the tension between them but this jerk was hell-bent on irritating her.

"No, Mr. Jerk! You don't need to." Shen Ya sarcastically replied. "Here I thought you were now changing for good and I can change my opinion about you but nah! You are still that inhuman jerk."

Lu Jian coldly smiled at her in return. He didn't want to clarify himself in front of the woman that clearly loathed him and could not wait to tear him apart from the love of his life.

He knew that he was wrong and has committed a big mistake while dealing with his wife in their initial days but his intentions were never wrong for Zhen Xiu.

His sole mistake was that he agreed to get married to her without investing any feelings in their relationship.

It was a legit reason to hate him but from an individual's perspective if a grandson wants to fulfill his grandparent's wishes without raising his thoughts against the marriage decided by his elders. How was he wrong in that?

He was indifferent and sided with his family after the marriage because his wife back then never tried to communicate with him but instead used his friends, colleagues, and relatives to get close to him.

It was his mistake for not taking the initiative in understanding her. From the beginning, Shen Ya has hated him like he has murdered nine generations of her family or even worse he has eaten her precious children.

It might be the reason that he could not tolerate her even after knowing that she was close to his wife. Even after knowing that he was a new person that loved Zhen Xiu, she was still against him.

If she was in his place and was forced to marry any other guy just because of her family then would she love that man?

He didn't know that but even if she started liking him; it would take time to develop feelings in them. Just like now he has feelings for his wife.

He has never forced Zhen Xiu to do anything she didn't want to and has never used her love to get physical pleasure from her neither did he cheat on her then why was Shen Ya always behaving like this? He always wondered.