Invincible Young Master in the City-Chapter 1614 - 1610: The Innocence of Lan Jing

When the Arcane Maiden learned that Lan Jing might be in this illusion, she was excited. After searching for a long time, she finally found her daughter’s whereabouts. Now, she could not allow her daughter to leave her side again; she was ready to risk her life to protect her daughter.

Receiving a definite answer from Ye Fan, the Arcane Maiden exclaimed excitedly, "Ye Fan, what are you waiting for? Quickly take me to see my daughter. If you can rescue her, I will agree to your terms. Hurry up!"

Ye Fan didn’t need the Arcane Maiden to say anything. He had promised to save Lan Jing, so he would willingly take on this responsibility rather than avoid it.

When Ye Fan brought the Arcane Maiden to appear at the ancient ruins of the Earth’s Arctic within the illusion, a young girl was curiously observing the changes in the Spiritual Energy in the air. That cute and dazed look—who could it be if not Lan Jing?

"Lan Jing, is that you?" The Arcane Maiden was very excited to see her daughter and rushed forward to grab her daughter, but before she could touch Lan Jing’s body, Lan Jing moved back a few meters like a phantom.

Lan Jing, who had just seemed so innocent and dazed, now looked cautious and asked, "Who are you?"

Ye Fan said, "Lan Jing, don’t you remember? I’m Ye Fan, and she’s the Arcane Maiden. We are good friends back on Earth."

"Oh." Lan Jing nodded her head and said, "I remember you. What are you doing here?"

Lan Jing’s response intrigued both Ye Fan and the Arcane Maiden. Now, not only did Lan Jing remember them, but she also seemed to recall things that happened with them. It seemed that rescuing Lan Jing would be a simple task. The Arcane Maiden urged eagerly, "Lan Jing, you are trapped in an illusion right now. Ye Fan and I are here to rescue you!"

"I don’t understand what you’re saying!" Lan Jing shook her head and said.

The Arcane Maiden anxiously said, "Child, what are you talking about? Ye Fan, can’t you see? She’s been mentally manipulated by Xi He. Quickly, think of a way to rescue her!"

Ye Fan examined Lan Jing and soon discovered that the Lan Jing in front of him actually showed no changes. Her spiritual power seemed unrestricted, unlike the other women who were trapped in illusions. Ye Fan even felt that Lan Jing had stayed in the illusion voluntarily, choosing not to leave.

Ye Fan said, "Lan Jing, do you know who I and the Arcane Maiden are?"

"Of course. We met in the ocean, came with you to Earth, and even explored secret realms... so many places. But later, when you were busy and couldn’t accompany Qing Xu and me, I went to play with Qing Xu and Sister Zhao Jun... But now I can’t go with you because I have a duty. I have to protect the sacred object. Look at it... It seems to be sick!" Lan Jing said, pointing to an object in the hall. The object gave Ye Fan a familiar feeling, resembling the large blue crystal from Earth’s undersea in the East Sea, also a guardian crystal of Earth.

From the large blue crystal, Ye Fan could feel a familiar power. He couldn’t distinguish if the large blue crystal was fake. It was apparent that Xi He might have forged this crystal using special methods to deceive Lan Jing.

The Arcane Maiden said, "Silly child, what are you talking about? What sacred object? That’s merely a deception by your mother. In reality, it’s just Earth’s guardian crystal. You are different from it; you are a living being while it is not!"

Lan Jing curiously looked at the Arcane Maiden and said, "What are you talking about? I think... you seem sick, speaking like this. You used to support everything I did! Aunt Arcane Maiden!"

"What did you call me?" The Arcane Maiden looked at Lan Jing and asked.

"I called you Auntie. Even though I never addressed you like this before, I feel you should be my elder, so I’ll call you that. Regardless of what you and Ye Fan say, I want to stay here. You can leave!" After speaking, Lan Jing walked step by step towards the large blue crystal, ignoring Ye Fan and the Arcane Maiden.

"Lan Jing!"

The Arcane Maiden wouldn’t allow her daughter to be trapped in the illusion. She quickly stepped forward, trying to grab Lan Jing’s shoulder. Lan Jing, being able to discern good from bad in others, knew that the Arcane Maiden had no malice, so she didn’t guard against her. Unfortunately, the Arcane Maiden couldn’t grasp Lan Jing’s shoulder because, in her vision, Lan Jing was a transparent medium. This is the nature of those trapped in illusions; unless they leave voluntarily, they cannot be touched.

"What... are you doing?" Lan Jing turned her head to look at the dazed Arcane Maiden and asked.

The Arcane Maiden, now anxious, said, "How could this happen, Ye Fan? How could this be?"

Ye Fan said, "When emotions run high, even the wisest become confused. Didn’t you already know this would happen with the women around me? And now you’re asking me again?"

The Arcane Maiden realized what was happening and nervously said, "But now she’s stubborn and won’t listen to us. How do we get her out?"

"There are two methods right now. The first is to use spiritual power and confuse her so she will leave with us..." Ye Fan suggested.

"No way!" Before Ye Fan could finish speaking, the Arcane Maiden sharply interrupted him.

Ye Fan knew the Arcane Maiden’s deep love for her daughter wouldn’t allow him to use a Spiritual Attack on Lan Jing, so he continued, "The second method is to gain her trust and have her leave with us willingly!"

"Then what are you waiting for? Think of a way, quickly!" The Arcane Maiden urged.

Ye Fan approached and looked at Lan Jing, asking, "Lan Jing, do you really remember everything that happened before?"

"Yes." Lan Jing nodded.

"Then you should remember, the sacred object is in the undersea ocean, so how could it be here in the Arctic?" Ye Fan asked.

"I... seem to not remember too clearly, but the ocean was damaged by some mysterious force, so the sacred object came here. Before, I was too playful and didn’t take good care of it, which is why it got hurt. Now I must fulfill my duty and protect it!" Lan Jing said seriously.

Ye Fan continued, "Do you remember visiting this place before?"

Lan Jing looked around at the surroundings and said, "Have I been here? I don’t quite remember!"

The Arcane Maiden hurriedly said, "See, you’ve forgotten many things. It’s obvious that evil woman damaged your memory!"

Ye Fan said, "Arcane Maiden senior, don’t be too quick to blame Xi He. Although she has imprisoned Lan Jing in the illusion, her Spiritual Attack on Lan Jing is minimal. Lan Jing’s memory retention is high and her personality intact, which shows that Xi He has been lenient!"

"What do you mean? That I should be thankful to that woman?" The Arcane Maiden said angrily.

Ye Fan knew Xi He always had an unexplainable, ambiguous feeling toward the Arcane Maiden. Driven by this emotion, even if the Arcane Maiden acted coldly towards her, Xi He still had a strong protective desire for her.

Ye Fan said, "Lan Jing, didn’t you use to say you loved it when I held you or when I pushed you away? Before, I wanted to try, but it wasn’t convenient then. Shall we try it now?"