Ten days later.
Cyan Luo Lane.
In Fang Chao’s ho.
The modest house was packed with guests, laughter and joy filled the air.
A delicate young girl dressed in a water green jade patterned skirt was surrounded by several Spirit Pill Workshop officers, receiving endless complints.
"Taoist Friend Fang has entered the Zhenyang Sect at such a young age; the future is indeed limitless!"
"It’s all thanks to Elder Fang’s excellent guidance!"
"Taoist Friend Fang, don’t forget us neighbors and folks, and lend a helping hand when you can!"
Wang Ping, Xu Li, and others were also present, showering praise like it cost nothing.
After all, for the low-level loose cultivators in Yunling Town, suddenly knowing soone who beca an outer sect disciple of Zhenyang Sect is remarkable.
It’s like in Qin Gengyun’s previous life when soone from the village made it to Qingbei University; the entire village would be celebrating.
The girl in the green skirt, with refined features and a petite figure, still had an innocent look about her. Her cheeks were slightly red from the complints, feeling a bit embarrassed.
The girl’s na was Fang Xue, the daughter of Fang Chao.
At just eighteen, she’d already been exceptionally admitted into the Zhenyang Sect’s outer sect, truly justifying a limitless future.
Fang Chao and his wife had smiles lined with joy and gratitude, while Fang Xue, being quite sensible, helped her parents serve tea to the guests without any pride of being a major sect disciple.
At this mont, there was a knocking at the door, and just as Fang Chao’s wife was about to open it, Fang Xue quickly stood up:
"Mother, you’ve been busy today, let get it."
Watching her sweet and lovely figure, Fang Chao and his wife exchanged glances, filled with pride and contentnt.
Fang Xue opened the door and was slightly taken aback.
A man and a woman stood at the door; the man looked to be in his thirties, with a pleasant appearance and a hidden sharpness in his gentle eyes.
The woman was even more eye-catching, petite like Fang Xue, with a round face that appeared even more youthful.
Yet her curvaceous body was breathtaking, a true beauty; even as a fellow woman, Fang Xue couldn’t help but be srized.
In her mind, only Senior Sister Ye Xiyue could compare in terms of looks and figure.
Is there such a striking female cultivator in Yunling Town?
"Taoist Friend, is this Fang Chao’s house?"
The man spoke, bringing Fang Xue back to her senses. She nodded with a smile:
"I am Fang Chao’s daughter, Fang Xue. May I know your nas, fellow Taoists?"
The man clasped his hands, saying, "So, you’re Taoist Friend Fang’s daughter. I’ve often heard about you from him; seeing you today, you are indeed gifted!"
"My na is Qin Gengyun, and this is my wife, Qiu Zhihe."
Upon hearing Qin Gengyun’s na, Fang Xue respectfully bowed:
"So, it’s Uncle Qin. My father often ntions you and how much you’ve cared for him. Fang Xue thanks you!"
Qin Gengyun didn’t expect to be called "Uncle" and felt a bit awkward, quickly replying:
"You’re too kind, Taoist Friend Fang. Just call by my na."
"I mustn’t, Uncle Qin and my father are of the sa generation, and you’ve helped him many tis. I can’t overlook etiquette. Uncle Qin, Sister Qiu, please co in!"
Fang Xue warmly invited the two inside. Qin Gengyun had no choice but to express gratitude and followed her with Qiu Zhihe into the Fang household.
He exchanged a glance with Qiu Zhihe, feeling sowhat helpless.
Fang Xue seed under twenty, so calling him Uncle was acceptable, but why was Qiu Zhihe being called "Sister"?
Isn’t this a ss of seniority?
Qiu Zhihe shot a look at Qin Gengyun, raising an eyebrow with a slight smile.
Qin Gengyun understood her aning.
He was in his thirties, with an old-fashioned look, so the young girl naturally called him Uncle, but Qiu Zhihe had a baby face, looking youthful and charming, so how could Fang Xue call her "Auntie"?
Qin Gengyun saw her mild ridicule and felt a bit indignant. Suddenly, he reached out and held Qiu Zhihe’s slender hand.
Qiu Zhihe stiffened, about to react, but everyone from the Spirit Pill Workshop had already noticed, exclaiming in surprise.
"Taoist Friend Qin, you’re finally here!"
"Taoist Friend Qin, who is this beautiful lady beside you?"
"Wow, unparalleled beauty, breathtaking!"
The last remark ca from Wang Ping, who was captivated by beauty, and with Qiu Zhihe’s stunning looks, he nearly couldn’t take his eyes off her.
Xu Li was equally amazed, shocked to see Qin Gengyun holding hands with such a beautiful female cultivator.
Qin Gengyun didn’t release her hand, smiling at the guests:
"Fellow Taoists, I apologize for being late!"
He then turned to the expressionless Qiu Zhihe next to him and said, "This is my wife."
"Taoist Friend Qin is married?"
"When did this happen? Why didn’t you send us a wedding invitation?"
"Taoist Friend Qin’s wife is truly beautiful, you are indeed a perfect match!"
Everyone was surprised; who would’ve thought the once ordinary Pill Furnace dicine Officer had not only beco a Fifth-Layer Qi Cultivator but also married such a beautiful wife?
Truly a winner in life!
Fang Chao and his wife got up to greet him, exchanging pleasantries with Qin Gengyun. Today, he was cheerful and, unlike his usual dispirited self, joked happily:
"You may not know, but not only is Taoist Friend Qin’s wife beautiful, but his concubines are also charming."
"Taoist Friend Qin has concubines?"
"A beautiful wife and lovely concubines, truly enviable!"
Everyone was once again amazed, Wang Ping and Xu Li’s mouths dropped in disbelief. Pulling Qin Gengyun aside, they whispered:
"Taoist Friend Qin, your wife is already so beautiful, yet you’ve taken concubines too. How do you maintain harmony at ho?"
Xu Li added, "If I had such a lovely wife, I would never set foot in a brothel again!"
"You’ve misunderstood; I haven’t taken concubines. It’s rely a Spirit Fan dicine Officer I hired."
Qin Gengyun quickly explained.
"What beautiful female cultivator would willingly beco a Spirit Fan dicine Officer? Perhaps she’s really a personal maid, right?"
Wang Ping and Xu Li chuckled mischievously.
Qin Gengyun felt powerless to explain, worried Qiu Zhihe might be upset. Looking sideways, he saw Fang Xue chatting warmly with Qiu Zhihe, her face shy, and even with hints of admiration.
He was taken aback; Fang Xue was a disciple of Zhenyang Sect, even as an outer sect mber, superior to the loose cultivators in Yunling Town.
Why would she show such an attitude towards Qiu Zhihe?
Qin Gengyun couldn’t comprehend, but Fang Xue herself was also puzzled.
When she first saw Qiu Zhihe, she couldn’t help but connect this sister to her Senior Sister in her heart.
Though she had only seen Ye Xiyue from afar during the entry ceremony, that unparalleled grace was deeply etched in her heart.
She even thought of it often in her dreams.
And this person nad Qiu Zhihe inexplicably gave her the sa feeling.
She felt that Sister Qiu and Senior Sister seed to be of the sa kind.
The only difference was that Senior Sister was aloof and unattainable, while Sister Qiu was close and tangible.
"Sister Qiu, how did you et Uncle Qin?"
Fang Xue clung to Qiu Zhihe, her cheeks slightly red, curiously asking.
Qiu Zhihe wasn’t used to such closeness with strangers, her voice cool:
"We t at the Marriage Pavilion."
"Marriage Pavilion?" Fang Xue blinked and then continued:
"Sister Qiu, I think you’re very much like my Senior Sister. Where are you from? Were you part of a sect before?"
Qiu Zhihe’s eyes flashed coldly: "You are a disciple of Xiyue Peak?"
Fang Xue nodded, and Qiu Zhihe’s voice beca icy cold:
"So, your Senior Sister is Ye Xiyue?"
Fang Xue was stunned, feeling a chill throughout her body. Instinctively, she released Qiu Zhihe’s arm, just about to speak when suddenly, a thunderous voice ca from outside, jolting everyone’s eardrums painfully.
"Fang Xue, Fang Xue! Co out quickly!"
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