The night passed peacefully and without any incident, and as the first light of dawn broke through the horizon, Jiang Chen and Xie Xiaojing made their way to Ji Ruxue's residence.
To their surprise, Ji Ruxue was already waiting eagerly at the entrance of her grand palace, her excitement about the upcoming trip unmistakable and clearly visible in her bright eyes. With her father not around to watch over her or impose any restrictions, she was more than ready to embark on their adventure.
Seeing Jiang Chen and Xie Xiaojing approaching from a distance, Ji Ruxue called out with anticipation, "Hurry up! Let's get going before the sun rises higher!"
She then quickly tossed a delicate jade flute toward Jiang Chen, saying, "This is my precious flying artifact; you're in charge of steering, Jiang Chen!" Her voice carried a note of trust as she handed over control to him.
