CHAPTER 317: CHAPTER 211: IF HE DARES TO BETRAY YOU, I WILL SETTLE THE SCORE WITH HIM - 2

Further persuasion was pointless. He truly wanted Liu Qingxuan to join their sect. With him, their lineage’s strength was poised to soar, especially with so many Divine Child level figures and now a powerhouse like Liu Qingxuan among them. In a hundred years, they might well become one of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect’s Upper Three Veins. The Upper Three Veins—what power and authority they held! Authority also meant opportunity. And I might be able to use this to reach new heights in my cultivation journey, Xiang Yanwen thought.

Alas... Heaven does not always comply with man’s wishes.

A moment later, after some idle conversation, Xiang Yanwen silently took his leave. The others also returned to their quarters to rest.

Only Liu Qingxuan, Liu Qingdai, and Bai Luqiu remained.

"Dad, where will you go when the time comes?" As soon as the others left, Liu Qingdai asked.

"Naturally, I’ll be traveling and enjoying the scenery." Liu Qingxuan looked down, a carefree smile on his face. "At my age, I don’t harbor any grand ambitions, so there’s no need to push myself as hard as you young ones."

"Who are you kidding?" Liu Qingdai retorted, her disdain evident. She even murmured under her breath, "If you’re looking for someone, just say so. What’s there to be embarrassed about?"

Liu Qingxuan, his thoughts laid bare by his daughter, showed a rare flash of embarrassment. But since it was his daughter, he could only let her be.

"Dad, you’re a grown man now, be bolder! Look, Luqiu and I are heading to Zhongzhou to find Wen. Otherwise, I wouldn’t even bother going to the Purple Cloud Divine Sect," Liu Qingdai added.

"Cough, Qingdai..." Bai Luqiu hurriedly tugged at Liu Qingdai’s hand from the side. Enough, Qingdai, please stop. There’s no need to say such things, and certainly don’t involve me.

Liu Qingxuan frowned slightly upon hearing that. He then suddenly turned his head to instruct Bai Luqiu, "Luqiu, once you meet Wen, remember to tell him to treat you well. If he dares to let you down, I’ll settle the score with him myself."

His words directly exposed the nature of their relationship. With his keen insight, he had long seen that the hidden ailment within Bai Luqiu was cured. Needless to say, the person capable of curing such a hidden ailment was, nine times out of ten, Wen Zhixing. Their cultivation skills were complementary, one Yin and one Yang. This development was something he had foreseen; one could even say he had planned it himself.

"Master, my relationship with Wen isn’t what you think..." Bai Luqiu’s face immediately flushed red. Although Liu Qingxuan hadn’t stated it explicitly, it was clear he knew everything.

"No need to say more. As your Master, I naturally understand," Liu Qingxuan said, shaking his head with a smile. He didn’t force his disciple to admit anything, given her shyness. Instead, he offered a piece of advice, "However, you must be careful. Zhongzhou has many exceptional, fairy-like women. Given Wen’s constitution, he might attract the attention of many."

Upon hearing this, Bai Luqiu’s expression turned solemn. "Master, I have faith in Wen’s character." In her eyes, Wen Zhixing wasn’t the type to abandon old love for new. But as much as she said that, her heart wasn’t entirely confident. What if?

Liu Qingxuan then added meaningfully, "Luqiu, let me remind you, Wen’s constitution is special. It has destined him for a life abundant in romantic entanglements. I hope you understand that this matter, to some extent, is almost beyond his control." His gaze then shifted to Liu Qingdai. This sentiment was also directed at his own daughter.

"I know," Bai Luqiu’s heart trembled slightly. She recalled the night of her ’spar’ with Wen Zhixing. Wen Zhixing’s strength had been overwhelming; she was no match for him at all. She simply wasn’t his match. Even if she was unwilling to share Wen Zhixing, her own abilities were certainly no match for his.

Liu Qingdai immediately took Bai Luqiu’s hand, her eyes firm. "Luqiu, don’t worry! I’ll help you fend off those other demonesses in the future!"

THUD! A dull sound resonated, followed by Liu Qingdai’s cry of pain. Liu Qingxuan had rapped his daughter on the head with his fist.

"Ah!" Liu Qingdai cried out, clutching her head as she squatted and curled up in pain. "Dad, are you crazy?! Why did you hit me?!" she glared up, teeth clenched.

"Help you with what, exactly?" Liu Qingxuan was somewhat speechless. Is this something anyone can help with? Why else would I hit you? I’m trying to knock some sense into your muddled head.

"Dad, what are you thinking? I meant I’d help Luqiu fend off those other demonesses!" Liu Qingdai said, grimacing in pain but defiant.

"Hmph." Liu Qingxuan snorted coldly, then said with annoyance, "In the future, disturb Wen and Luqiu’s private time together less."

The implication was clear: Liu Qingxuan didn’t want Liu Qingdai to be with Wen Zhixing. Wen Zhixing was destined to have many women; how could he bear to let his daughter marry such a man? Sometimes, a son-in-law doesn’t have to be outstanding; being wholeheartedly devoted to his own woman is enough.

Of course, this didn’t mean Liu Qingxuan was being unkind to Bai Luqiu or trying to push her into a pit of fire. It was because after Bai Luqiu chose the Innate Lunar Meridian, her fate had become irrevocably bound to Wen Zhixing. Even if she wanted to escape, she couldn’t.

"Qingdai..." Bai Luqiu looked at Liu Qingdai with some concern. She knew very well that Liu Qingdai liked Wen Zhixing.

"I know, I know, Dad. Don’t worry, I’ll listen to you," Liu Qingdai said, waving her hand dismissively, her expression not showing much concern for the matter.

"Hmm, as long as you understand." Liu Qingxuan looked at his daughter earnestly. Seeing her natural demeanor, he nodded. "Alright, go back to your cultivation. Your cultivation level is too low; you need to step it up."

"I know, I know!" Liu Qingdai grumbled, growing impatient.

Seeing this, Liu Qingxuan simply shook his head. Then, without another word, he too departed.

"Luqiu, let’s go outside for a walk," Liu Qingdai said, sighing in relief as soon as Liu Qingxuan left.

"Okay."

Bai Luqiu nodded, and the two of them went up to the deck of the flying boat. The sea breeze was blowing, and the port they had seen earlier had become a blur.

"Qingdai, about what you just said..." Bai Luqiu began, her voice hesitant.

"I was just tricking my father; he’s too fussy," Liu Qingdai said with a pout, her expression shifting slightly.

"This..." Bai Luqiu seemed surprised that Liu Qingdai could lie so smoothly.

"Luqiu, to be honest, I’m also a bit unsure what to do," Liu Qingdai admitted, a trace of confusion in her eyes. Her father was right. Did she really want to wade into these troubled waters?

"It’s okay. The future always offers multiple choices, and sometimes you don’t have to make a decision right away," Bai Luqiu said, gently caressing Liu Qingdai’s head with a smile. "Just do what you feel like doing now. Some decisions can be made later."

"Is that so?" Liu Qingdai’s eyes lit up. Bai Luqiu’s words had cleared much of the confusion that had clouded her heart for so long.

"Yes, it is," Bai Luqiu’s voice was soft yet carried a certain strength, instilling a sense of resolve in Liu Qingdai as well.

The sea breeze continued to howl, whipping against the two girls. The wind, like soft down, gently and lingeringly lifted the loose strands of their hair. The pale golden light shone upon them, outlining their figures with a faint golden halo. Their beautiful forms, partially visible, seemed clad in the raiment of fairies.

「Meanwhile.」

In Zhongzhou, at the Hundred Tribulations Holy Land’s outer sect, Wen Zhixing had already been taken into Qinglian Fairy’s mansion. The main doors were tightly shut, leaving Murong Fenghua and Li Juncheng outside, completely unaware of what was happening within.

Inside the mansion, a pair of slender white hands moved swiftly over Wen Zhixing’s body. RIP! His already tattered clothes were torn apart, scattering in shreds. In an instant, Wen Zhixing lay naked on the soft bed.

Damn it... this man...

Qinglian Fairy was deeply conflicted. She instinctively loathed men and didn’t want to touch Wen Zhixing at all. Yet, her body instinctively yearned to be close to him. Her heart was in utter turmoil.

Deep breaths... I’m here to save him... Qinglian Fairy took a deep breath, silently repeating the phrase to herself.

The next moment, her gaze drifted downwards slightly. Her heart began to pound violently.

Don’t they say all overweight men are... small down there? His body is so swollen, how can it still be... so...?