Chapter 261: Listen to My Excuse

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“Watch your words.”

Ji Xingshu smiled slightly.

“Afraid of gossip? I’m curious who their father really is.”

“Hmph, the esteemed Celestial Pivot Palace Master actually did such a shameful thing, and—”

Smack!

A five-finger mark appeared out of nowhere on the old woman’s face, stunning everyone.

Yushen Longyi’s pupils constricted. Too fast. He couldn’t see any movement at all. The Celestial Pivot Palace Master’s cultivation was far above his.

Not just him—everyone else also felt a chill, none of them reacting in time.

Ji Xingshu smiled calmly, lightly shaking her hand, her movements still graceful.

“Come to Mommy.”

She happily beckoned to the young man outside the door, signaling him to obediently sit beside her.

“Ji! Xing! Shu!”

After a brief daze, Tianshu Star roared, erupting with intense spiritual energy.

The vast spiritual breath of the Middle Stage of Body Fusion directly caused the main branch disciples of the Yushen clan to faint. Most of the Hazy Sakura Crowd guarding in the shadows collapsed. The sword cultivators split into two groups in the outer city also sensed it, anxious and hurried.

Ao Tian gritted his teeth, spread his wings, and a burst of golden light enveloped Yun Liu, but he could only barely withstand it for a short while before being overwhelmed. Fortunately, Ji Xingshu timely descended a strand of starlight.

The Celestial Pivot Palace Master’s gaze turned cold. She withdrew her smile, and the vast stars deep in her eyes lit up one by one.

At that moment, the elder beside the old woman raised his hand and pressed down in the air, and the terrifying spiritual pressure immediately disappeared.

“Get the Fortune Fruit out of here now.”

The shining elder’s words were extremely authoritative. The old woman had no choice but to swallow her anger, glaring fiercely at the golden-haired woman.

“Yes… Lord Tian.”

Lord of Tianquan Star held back his contorted-faced companion, shaking his head with displeasure.

“Stop arguing. We’re not here to dwell on this. Who doesn’t want the Fortune Fruit?”

That matter that Tianshu Star mentioned just now was clearly Ji Xingshu’s sore spot.

With this commotion, the atmosphere at the table became even more strange. The others were all deep in thought.

Lord of Kaiyang Star’s gaze wandered left and right. The most likely suspects were these few Star Lords of the Celestial Aristocratic Families beside him.

First, eliminate me and the three women. The remaining Yuheng Star is impossible—that sissy is gay.

Lord of Tianxuan Star doesn’t seem like it either—he has too many wives and is almost drained dry. How could he have surplus goods to serve someone else, and even hit two birds with one stone?

Old Lord of Tianquan Star is so protective of Sister Ji and her children. Could it be that he’s the seed of that old geezer!?

This kind of shameless behavior is really… envious!

The person who could make the noble and beautiful Celestial Pivot Palace Master willingly secretly give birth to two children, and would rather bear infamy to protect him, can only mean that once exposed, it would inevitably cause a great uproar.

Yun Liu’s face was pale. He was completely dumbfounded, but he couldn’t run, nor could he stay.

Who would have thought Ji Xingshu would be here? And judging by the force of that slap just now, it was her true self, not like when they first met in Yudu where she only remotely controlled an avatar.

The plan was completely ruined.

“What should we do, Ao Tian?”

“What, you’re scared of a female Ji just by seeing her fur? Take things as they come. You were pretty confident just now. It’s not like we’re giving up Huang Qi’s fortune. Mom wouldn’t harm her son.”

The little yellow chick got into its nest, shaking its head, still quite optimistic.

Now Yun Liu personally understood Gelan’s despair. He had lost all face.

“This isn’t a matter of being scared or not. How can I face anyone?”

Old Lord of Tianquan Star glanced at Yun Liu, expressionless.

It wasn’t worth offending Ji Xingshu over such a trivial matter. Moreover, if the Seven Stars of the High Heavens really fought in the outer region, their side wouldn’t gain anything.

Kaiyang Star and Yaoguang Star would both stand with the Palace of Heavenly Pivot. Yuheng Star was always neutral, and Tianxuan Star was a fence-sitter who would side with whoever had the advantage.

“Mr. Longyi, I apologize for the offense of the Lord of Tianshu Star. Please continue.”

Yushen Longyi looked back again, only himself and two capable subordinates left among his clansmen. He couldn’t help rolling his eyes.

Rude outsiders! This kid has an extraordinary background. Even though he is eager for talents, the matter of recruitment still needs careful consideration.

“Ah, yes. First, please taste the sincerity of the Yushen clan. We can discuss other matters later. Since Young Master Ji is not an outsider, why not join the feast together? Today is your lucky day.”

Yushen Longyi’s smile was eerie. He clapped his hands, and there was another awkward silence.

But the servants had all passed out. He could only cough once and awkwardly ask the Hazy Sakura Crowd leader to take on the chores.

Yun Liu, like a thief, stiffly walked over to Old Mother Ji, obediently sat down, afraid to get close to that wild giantess, so he ended up squeezed between Yaoguang Star and Tianshu Star, unable to lift his head.

The originally flawless plan suddenly became full of holes. Fortunately, Ji Xingshu didn’t expose him on the spot.

“Um, sorry about that. Thanks for not outing me.”

Yun Liu covered his face, transmitting an apology in a low voice, no longer daring to spout nonsense like before.

‘I tried to fish but ended up… I became the madam’s little chick.’

“We’re all family. Your affairs are Shiyu’s affairs, and Shiyu’s affairs are Xingshu’s affairs.”

Ji Xingshu shifted her seat and smiled.

“Mister, you’re being too formal.”

Yun Liu touched his nose. He should have been moved, if not for the fact that he was wearing a yellow disguise.

“However, I would prefer that you pretend to be the head of the Heavenly Pivot Household, rather than Shiyu’s brother. I’ve heard there’s an old saying in the East: ‘The eldest brother is like a father.’ It should be similar, right?”

“It’s very different! I was wrong. Please, Lord Palace Master, stop playing with me.”

Ji Xingshu extended her little finger on the table, secretly tickling the young man’s palm, and said teasingly:

“Who is joking with you? I didn’t expect that although your mouth refuses, your heart is so eager—already fantasizing about having a son with Xingshu? Your tsundere side is also very cute.”

“N-no, that’s not it, Madam. Let me expla(in) (argue).”

“I won’t listen. That’s what you think. Even if it isn’t, it has to be. Come, open wide, ah~ Little Shiyu, be good.”

Ji Xingshu picked up a delicious egg dumpling and fed it to the young man’s mouth, naturally playing the role of a single mother.

A mother’s loving kindness was hard to refuse.

Even adding another misdeed didn’t make her angry at all; she was even getting addicted to playing.

“I’m sorry. I really didn’t mean to offend you, Lord Palace Master. The Divine Tree Fortune is very important to me, and to Shiyu as well. I had no choice but to resort to this.”

Yun Liu’s cheeks were bulging, eyes filled with tears. Soon his mouth was stuffed with all kinds of food, using the chopsticks that Big Huangmao had used, unable to resist.

“I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. I was being clever again. I’m really sorry. So, Madam, please forgive me. Don’t come any closer!”

“Mhm, mhm. Of course I know. Mister is also very important to me. Oh, look at you, it’s all over your face. What a careless child.”

Ji Xingshu used her fingers to wipe off the residue and directly put it into her mouth.

This made Yun Liu even more frightened. Shivering, he slowly shifted sideways, and before he knew it, he was leaning against Yaoguang Star.

“Uh, sorry.”

Touching a soft body on his left, Yun Liu immediately shrank back, having no choice but to let the madam continue her mischief.

Yaoguang Star rested her chin on her hand, similarly scrutinizing the strange big nephew, a strange light flashing in her clear eyes.

“It’s okay, little brother.”