Yun Liu rubbed his nose, not daring to face Qin Yao’s deathly stare.
“Oh, so you knew all along and didn’t refuse. You were probably secretly happy about it, and only thought to confess once the secret was out.”
Qin Xing rested her chin on her hand and sighed resentfully, conducting a live interrogation of his words and actions.
“It’s not like that.
The situation back then was special. The Former King was terminally ill and on his deathbed, and the kingdom was in deep crisis.
There was no time to consider other plans. It… it shouldn’t count.”
“Well then, go and cancel the engagement right now to prove your innocence. You should be quite familiar with the process.”
Qin Cha gave a “kind” smile and approached Yun Liu step by step, applying full pressure.
“I…”
“What, you can’t bear to? That makes sense. Tan’er is so beautiful and is now the noble Sage Empress Zhu. One kick from those long legs of hers would probably make your soul fly away! Endless wealth and glory are within your reach. It’s only natural for a clever bird to choose its tree. Just don’t forget your Sister when you’ve made it big.”
The usually gentle and lovely Peak Flower of Clear Mist Peak was quite formidable when she turned sarcastic.
Yun Liu broke into a cold sweat, unable to withstand her assault.
Lin Shu wanted to laugh but couldn’t, so she could only turn around and quietly slip away.
Someone had turned the Sea of Clouds upside down before even returning.
Her methods were far more powerful than Miss Ji’s.
From the looks of it, Xiao Miss’s love didn’t seem very optimistic.
“An’er.”
Just as Yun Liu was about to speak, a fragrant breeze threw itself into his arms, and soft lips blocked his mouth.
“Hehe, I’m just teasing you. Did I scare you?”
Qin Cha leaned against Yun Liu’s chest, her gaze gentle.
Her jealousy was real, but she wasn’t actually angry.
“I’m sorry.”
Yun Liu cupped his Sister’s charming face and breathed a sigh of relief.
“Why are you apologizing? Will you neglect or bully me because of Tan’er?”
“Never. Whether it’s her or you, I will take full responsibility for both of you.”
‘And Aunt Master,’ the Young Man added secretly in his heart.
“Then it’s fine. I like Tan’er, and I also like Shiyu and Xun Ran. I’ve long looked at them as family.”
Qin Yao winked, seemingly hinting at something.
Hearing this, Yun Liu started sweating again and hurried to clear the air.
“You can’t say such things, Sister. I swear to Heaven that I have absolutely nothing to do with those two!”
“Look at how anxious you are. I didn’t say you weren’t allowed to associate with them. You have nothing to do with them now, but who knows about the future?”
“No, no, that won’t do.”
Qin Cha was overjoyed; she truly liked those three silly girls from the bottom of her heart.
Most of the time, her thoughts were simple.
Being able to stay by the Young Man’s side was enough.
As for what status she held — whether it was as the first wife, a Concubine, or even without any formal title — none of it was very important.
Cultivators who attained the Dao had long lifespans and transcended the secular world.
One never knew how many people they would cross paths with in their lives.
Fates converged and drifted apart just as naturally as clouds rolled and unfurled.
For example, Uncle-Master Tu had countless Dao Companions and descendants, leaving behind a mess of unresolved debts.
Many famous experts had Dao Companions all over the Nine Provinces, and their offspring alone could sustain a massive family.
They wished for nothing more than to extend their lineage indefinitely.
In this Fast-food Cultivation Era, everything seemed to have an expiration date.
Emotions were no different; only legacy was immortal.
In contrast, the dull Young Man before her seemed too innocent.
Being with him felt like returning to a naive, youthful age, where secretly holding hands could keep one happy all day.
If Qin Cha knew about Mr. Yun’s glorious deed of Sacrifice to Repel Demons, she might change her mind…
“The death penalty is waived, but you cannot escape punishment!”
Yun Liu felt a sting at his waist.
He grimaced, caught between pain and pleasure, as he hugged his beautiful wife even tighter.
It was truly wonderful for Jueyun Peak to have such an understanding Boss!
***
The prospective Consort Princess hadn’t dared to show her face all day.
She wore the Golden Crow Mask she had bought at the Yu Deng Jie, but when she went to the Rosy Fragrance Pavilion in the afternoon to gather materials, she was still recognized.
“Brother Yun?”
He turned around to see that sickly person, Bai Yu, looking pleasantly surprised.
Beside him were several familiar junior brothers and sisters.
Yun Liu’s lips twitched.
He grabbed Bai Yu by the arm and slipped out of the pharmacy, fearing that if Huo Tian Tian saw them, she would give him another earful.
‘This kid’s Divine Sense is exceptionally sharp. It’s a pity he didn’t cultivate techniques instead of the Path of Alchemy!’
“What are you all doing here?”
He took a quick glance.
Aside from Zhuang Heng and Zhou Yan, there was another mysterious female cultivator from the Radiant Light Sect wearing a robe.
She wore a hooded cloak and used her Divine Sense to deliberately hide her appearance.
Her cultivation didn’t seem weak.
Bai Yu cupped his hands and smiled.
“Brother Yun, you’re mistaken. Divine Radiance and Radiant Light are fellow members of the Heavenly Concord Alliance and have been on good terms for generations. Naturally, the Grand Elder invited us here to learn. Is Brother Yun not welcoming us?”
Well, one was setting up an altar to show off his new favorite disciple, and his biggest rival had actually come to join the fun.
“Where is Elder Pu?”
“The elder is tied down by mundane matters.”
Hearing that the annoying Elder Pu wasn’t around, Yun Liu nodded in understanding, and his gaze softened.
He lifted his mask, revealing half of his pale face.
He looked just as weak as Bai Yu.
“Ah, I haven’t introduced her to the Pavilion Chief yet. This is our Radiant Light Sect’s Dance Practitioner…”
Bai Yu was about to introduce his last companion, but the woman shook her head, so he was forced to shut his mouth.
However, from those few words, Yun Liu already understood her identity.
He couldn’t help but take another look; she was likely the opposing Chief Disciple.
“Senior Sister Qin is the shopkeeper of the Rosy Fragrance Pavilion. Why isn’t she here?”
Zhou Yan leaned forward to change the subject.
She had just wandered around the store and hadn’t seen the graceful Boss.
‘Here we go again…’
“Let me tell you, it’s only because you’re a girl. If a male fan were chasing after the Peak Flower of Clear Mist all day, they would have been stabbed to death by a thousand swords in the Sea of Clouds long ago!”
Yun Liu rolled his eyes, seeing a shadow of the past Xiao Xinran in this pampered Young Miss.
“Tsk, if it weren’t to see Senior Sister Qin, I wouldn’t have bothered coming to this backwater.”
Zhou Yan made a face at the white-robed youth.
The mysterious woman also looked up, her clear eyes showing a hint of curiosity.
She was clearly interested in the female Sword Cultivator whom everyone admired.
“Besides, you already have Her Highness. No matter how popular Senior Sister Qin is, what does it have to do with you?”
“…………”
Zhou Yan poked Yun Liu’s arm, teasing him so much that he was left speechless.
At first, they all thought the two were in a “sister-brother” relationship.
They didn’t expect Mr. Yun to be so lucky with women, gaining the Princess’s favor.
He was likely the biggest winner of the Shengyu Festival incident.
Bai Yu and Zhuang Heng exchanged bitter smiles.
They were too busy trying to flatter the Heavenly Dao Alchemy Master; how would they dare speak to Mr. Yun like that?
“Ahem, the street is crowded and inconvenient. Since you have lived in the Sea of Clouds for a long time, Mister, I wonder if there is a quiet place we could go? Sleeping under the stars is fine; we Cultivators aren’t that picky.”
Yun Liu pondered for a moment and clapped his hands.
A valiant woman in white light armor appeared like a ghost.
Zhuang Heng was dumbstruck.
Why was this kid always surrounded by beautiful women, and with such high cultivation levels too!
“Clean up a few rooms in the villa to host our fellow Daoists from the Radiant Light Sect. Do not be neglectful.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
Lin Shu bowed in response and invited the honored guests to stay at Jueyun Peak.
Bai Yu was overwhelmed by the favor.
Compared to the riffraff in the inns on the street, their treatment was far superior.
“Thank you, Pavilion Chief. We shall trouble you then.”
The female Dance Practitioner also gave a graceful bow, her voice sounding neutral.