Bringing them to the Land of Gods

"The Grand River can be found in the middle of the biggest mountain that's far from Eastern Grey. Anyone who wants to go there will take a month. It has been said that elves and beasts dwell on the top of the mountain, although no one has seen it because no one has been able to climb to the top of the mountain and come down alive." Su Shanshan elaborated

Elves?

Jiang Chen looked at Xue Bing, who appeared agitated after hearing about the elves.

Su Shanshan then continued, saying, "The Grand River was the continent's largest water supply, and it was said that the Grand River was home to a plethora of water spirits. They chose to dwell in the centre of the mountain because the elves who are nice to their natures assured them that they would protect them. Although the Water Spirits are merely a resource for us humans, they are part of nature that must be safeguarded for the elves."

"But, mother, isn't that only what the people say? So there is no guarantee that everything is true. " Su Qing Wen rebuked her as she stared at her mother.

"Haha, you might be right. After all, those were only people's rumors." Su Shanshan laughed at her daughter's rebuke. Then she said to Jiang Chen, "So that's all I know. I don't know how much truth there is, but it's better to give up going there. After all, it's still dangerous to go that far away from the eastern city. Although hunters go out in the wilderness to hunt, no one is brave enough to go to the Grand River.

Jiang Chen pondered whether to go or not. He thought even if it was pointless to go there if there was no water spirit, he could still hunt beasts with Yin Qi for his cultivation.

"Chen'er," Xue Bing called out, who had been quiet the whole time.

"Hmm?" Jiang Chen stopped pondering as he looked at Xue Bing.

"I need to tell you something," Xue Bing said solemnly, then she looked at Su Shanshan as if she was telling her she wanted to talk to Jiang Chen alone.

Su Shanshan said as she dragged Su Qing Wen without letting her go. "Let's go, Wen'er. I forgot I needed to stop by at the clothes shop today,"

Seeing the mother and daughter left, Jiang Chen asked in his gentle voice, as he could feel that something was bothering her, "What is it Bing'er?"

"I've been trying to tell you this, but I haven't got the courage to tell you, but I do want to lie to you anymore." Xue Bing said, then she paused for a bit to look at Jiang Chen. Then she continued, saying with great difficulty,

"I am an elf, more likely a half-elf." after saying her head was down, didn't want to see Jiang Chen's reaction, as it scared her if he was angry at her for lying to him for so long. She knew that humans had a strong hatred for other races, as they invaded their land and caused massive deaths among them.

Jiang Chen touched her chin gently as he lifted her head to face him. Xue Bing closed her eyes tightly as she didn't dare look at him. Then suddenly, she felt her lips touching his lips. For some reason, it made her calm down. She looked at him then asked while her voice was shaking. "Chen'er, you are not angry?"

"Hehe, actually I knew it for some time now. Although I know that you are an elf, I'm still happy that you told me. " Jiang Chen showed a gentle smile.

"You know? How so? " Xue Bing exclaims as she asks.

"Yes, I know it through Nana. She told me before, when you started cultivating, that you were an elf. That's why you are fast when it comes to cultivating. She said that elves have an affinity to all elements, which is why you can gather element qi faster than humans. " Jiang Chen explained

"Nana?" Xue Bing asked in puzzlement, as she didn't know who she was.

"Oh, right, you only know her as the Guardian of the Land of Gods." Jiang Chen clarified

"You idiot! idiot! I was bearing such a burden for no reason "Xue Bing hit Jiang Chen's chest lightly as she complained.

Jiang Chen held her hand then forcefully kissed her. After a few seconds, he let go of her lips and said, "Then let me carry your burden too. Isn't that why I'm here?

Xue Bing quickly realised what he meant when he said he was carrying her burden because she knew that even though Jiang Chen knew her origin, she would never be accepted by humans or elves. After all, half-bloodline is a sin. Humans would detest her for having blood that destroyed their mainland, while elves would detest her for having human blood.

Xue Bing smiled at him as she agreed to help her carry her burden.

Jiang Chen had wondered if Su Shanshan and Su Qing Wen would be willing to accept her if they found out that she was half-elf.

Jiang Chen quickly brushed off his thoughts. He thought that it would be pointless to think about it now.

Oh right, Bing'er, do you happen to know if Su Shanshan had said if it was true? " Jiang Chen as he remembered the water spirit. Since Xue Bing was a half-elf, she should have heard it.

Xue Bing nodded in response, "just like Sister Shanshan said, they live on the Grand River. Although I have never seen a water spirit before, when I was a child, my mother used to tell me about them. She also said that whoever is fated to have a contract with them can gain the ability that they have. Although water spirits do have fighting capability, they also have healing properties. and can also help to strengthen their water element. "

Jiang Chen nodded to her explanation.

After a moment, Su Shanshan and Su Qing Wen came back with a lot of bags full of clothes. Seeing that Xue Bing and Jiang Chen were done with their private conversation, they quickly joined them again.

"I'm going to the Grand River," Jiang Chen said seriously to his women.

"What!?" the three ladies were shocked.

"Didn't I tell you that even with my cultivation I would die there?" Su Shanshan worriedly.

"I know, but I didn't say now. I will go there when I feel that my strength is enough."

Hearing Jiang Chen, they sigh in relief.

"But for now I will bring you girls somewhere, and now I want you to meet someone. "

"Where are we going and who are we going to meet? Is it a new sister? " Xue Bing couldn't help but ask.

Jiang Chen did not answer, but his face blushed for a second as if he remembered something, but his actions could escape the girls as they were staring at him.

He activated his second ability from his bloodline.

The three girls were dumbfounded when they saw a portal, as they had never seen anything like this before.

"Although I told you that I went to the Land of the Gods, you guys only heard it from me. Come, I will show you what's in there. " Jiang Chen gestured for them to go inside.