Dual Cultivator Reborn [System In The Cultivation World] Chapter 1020: The memories of past

Upon returning to River Shore City, Yohan escorted Elaine back to his grand manor. The instant they stepped inside, a familiar face appeared: Ana, his personal maid. Ana’s expression shifted dramatically upon seeing another stunning woman accompanying Yohan to his estate. Despite her surprise, Ana quickly composed herself, bowed respectfully, and greeted him.

"Welcome back, Master Yohan, I have been anticipating your arrival!" she announced. Yohan expressed mild surprise at her greeting so late at night; it was well past midnight, and she should have been resting in the staff quarters. He wondered what occupied her attention at such an advanced hour.

"You were waiting for me? Is everything alright?" Yohan inquired, ensuring her well-being. Ana had been in his service since the very beginning, one of the few individuals within the clan he truly trusted. Her loyalty remained unwavering throughout his arduous journey, though their interactions had become infrequent due to his overwhelming responsibilities. Ana, too, had been tasked with the care of Amelia, the young girl discovered in that desolate ghost town.

"Well..." Ana hesitated, her gaze flickering towards the unknown woman standing beside him. Sensing her reticence, Yohan decided to introduce Elaine.

"This is Elaine, a guest under my care. From this point forward, she will be residing here with us," he stated calmly. Upon hearing this, Ana immediately bowed to Elaine and offered her greetings.

Elaine simply offered a gentle smile before turning her attention back to Yohan.

"Do not mind me; I shall wait. You may converse with her," Elaine conveyed, understanding Ana's reluctance to speak freely in her presence.

"Very well, let me first ensure you are comfortably settled within this residence." Yohan was unwilling to leave Elaine unattended in the vast manor. With this thought, he turned to Ana, recognizing her as someone intimately familiar with every aspect of the estate.

"Which room shall I assign to Lady Elaine?" Ana promptly responded to Yohan's query.

All of Yohan’s companions resided on the same floor; Jasmine, Diya, and Natasha each had chambers on the third floor, conveniently located near Yohan’s own room. Recently, three more guests had occupied rooms on this very floor: Evelyn’s disciples, Aana and Kana, along with Evelyn’s younger sister, Athena.

As for Evelyn herself, she was currently engaged in secluded cultivation on the fourth floor, a level strictly off-limits to all staff members as per Alena’s strict directives.

"Are there any vacant rooms on the fourth floor?" Before Yohan could reply, Elaine interjected, her gaze meeting Ana's with a pleasant smile. Ana appeared momentarily taken aback by the request, given Evelyn’s current residence on that floor. She swallowed nervously, seeking Yohan's reaction.

Yohan simply offered a shrug; it was perhaps for the best that Elaine remained separate from him. He felt a sense of relief that she preferred a room on a different floor, as it spared him any potential awkwardness. Unbeknownst to Yohan, Evelyn had taken up residence within the same building; all this had transpired unbeknownst to him while he was immersed in the Soul Subspace with Elsa.

"Indeed, we can arrange that. If your preference is to stay on the fourth floor, you are most welcome," Yohan confirmed with a smile. Elaine returned his smile, though Ana still seemed somewhat apprehensive. Nevertheless, she nodded her assent and then invited Elaine to follow her.

However, before they departed, Yohan requested that Ana meet with him after showing Elaine to her room.

"Good night, Young Master Yohan, I shall see you tomorrow!" Elaine bid farewell with a wink before leaving with Ana. Yohan's brow furrowed as he watched them go. Once they were out of sight, Yohan let out a deep sigh.

"It has been a taxing day; so much has transpired!" he murmured, then vanished from the manor's entrance, reappearing within a specific chamber. Moving with deliberate steps, he approached the bed where Jasmine lay sleeping.

He settled beside her, gently bestowing a kiss upon her forehead without disturbing her slumber. 'I apologize for placing you in such a predicament, but it was unavoidable,' he thought inwardly, reflecting on the incident outside the clan where he had dispatched the elder who had disrespected Jasmine.

Yohan remained by her side for a time, observing her peaceful slumber. He tenderly touched her abdomen, a warmth spreading across his face.

'My own child...' His heart swelled with the thought of impending fatherhood. With a soft smile gracing his features, Yohan's form dissipated from Jasmine's room and reformed within his own. Upon entering his chamber, he immediately made his way to the balcony, drawing a deep breath as the cool night air caressed his face.

"So much has transpired over these past two years," he murmured, gazing toward the street directly in front of the Lin Clan. He vividly recalled the very first time he saw Diya from this very balcony. Upon first laying eyes on her, she was being harassed by individuals from the Nichole Clan. At that juncture, no one dared to interfere with the Nichole Clan's affairs. She was an escaped slave who had managed to enter River Shore City, only to be apprehended by Nichole Clan thugs who were tracking her movements.

A tinge of bittersweetness touched Yohan's lips as he distinctly remembered leaping from this precise balcony and rushing to her aid.

’ I somehow managed to defeat those ruffians and rescue her.’ Yohan placed a hand on his chest, reflecting on the exact moment he first encountered Diya.

"System, locate my family seals; it is time to bring them back," Yohan whispered, his gaze serious. It had been some time since the three of them departed River Shore City to search for Xiao Feng's mother. Alena had already given him her assurance that some of the clan's high-ranking elders were accompanying them, ensuring their safety from any potential trouble.

Yohan was aware of Diya's strength, and the same applied to Natasha and Xiao Feng. All three were formidable cultivators. Nevertheless, given the present circumstances, he preferred they remain within his watchful presence.

Ding!

[The current location....]

A translucent blue screen materialized before his eyes, but he promptly dismissed it the moment it appeared.

"Enter!" he softly commanded, sensing a familiar presence just beyond his chamber's door.