CHAPTER 423: CHAPTER 210 JIA YUN

This was Yuchi’s second encounter with his father-in-law.

When he met his father-in-law in his past life, the situation wasn’t as dramatic as it is now. Especially when his father-in-law handed his daughter over to him, there was not a trace of reluctance in his gaze. It was purely a sense of relief, as though he was finally able to marry off his daughter.

Initially, Yuchi couldn’t understand the tears in his father-in-law’s eyes. He naively thought he had gained something, or maybe he was just too exceptional. Or perhaps his father-in-law couldn’t bear to part with his daughter. In the end, he naturally assumed it was because his father-in-law had met someone outstanding like him.

He even felt a bit moved for a moment.

However, as the marriage slowly turned disastrous, he came to understand the complex look in his father-in-law’s eyes at that time and the hidden complexities. It turned out to be a sense of sympathy...

"Young man, you’ve had it rough."

Yuchi: "..."

But the one before him now was different—full of murderous intent, as if Yuchi owed him money and hadn’t paid it back.

Fortunately, the situation was quite complicated now, and Song Yinghan didn’t seem inclined to communicate much with her father.

Inside the star observatory, you are the astrologer, but outside the star observatory, you’re just my dad, without the feeling of being restrained inside.

Indeed, a father’s kindness and a daughter’s filial piety.

"Shall we talk on the way, or do you want to ponder it here alone?" Song Yinghan directly asked her father.

Saying this, she stood right next to Yuchi, with determined eyes behind her mask.

Yuchi was quite touched. Miss Song stood by his side under such circumstances... This is typically wanting him dead!

"Good girl, love it," Yuchi smiled bitterly.

Song Qingshan looked at the scene with confusion. Things seemed different from what he expected. Firstly, his daughter didn’t seem to welcome his arrival. Secondly, was his daughter really that close to Yuchi?

One must know, Song Yinghan wouldn’t dare defy him this way in the star observatory. But here in Canglan City, she had become proud.

Sure enough, she is my daughter, with something in her.

Song Qingshan wasn’t angry but smiled, "Let’s go together. What urgent matters do you have now? You look somewhat anxious?"

Song Yinghan: "We’ll talk on the way."

...

Leaving the star observatory.

Song Qingshan himself had rather simple thoughts; he just wanted to know what Yuchi and Song Yinghan were up to and subtly kick Yuchi out of the scenario using that matter.

For instance, if Yuchi invited Song Yinghan out for a meal, he could find fault during dinner.

With his identity as the astrologer of the star observatory, couldn’t he easily suppress such ordinary people?

How could it not be possible?

If it weren’t for his daughter being present, Song Qingshan felt he would at least have Yuchi crying while talking to him. How could a mere mortal like Yuchi dare to lay hands on his daughter? It was like a lazy toad lusting after a swan, an ugly thing playing tricks.

Song Yinghan spoke swiftly, her words concise.

"As per your request, I came to Canglan City to investigate Ling Huzhong’s disappearance. The investigation eventually led to a mountain peak. In the last three to four hours, I reached this mountain peak..."

After Song Yinghan explained the situation, Song Qingshan immediately had a puzzled look on his face. Thankfully, he had a black armor mask on, covering his facial expression; otherwise, his face would’ve been utterly confused.

"No way?"

"Was the disappearance case in Canglan City actually like this? To think that so many missing people ultimately led to an ordinary mountain, and even found so many corpses there?"

He looked incredulously at Song Yinghan. Upon confirming she wasn’t joking, his expression turned gradually serious.

Such matters couldn’t be joked about. If it were true, who knew what kind of black forces were behind it.

Originally, he just wanted Song Yinghan to visit Canglan City for a bit of a setback, but instead, discovered something like this?

Is it real?

He couldn’t believe it at first and refrained from commenting, simply following Song Yinghan and Yuchi towards the Imperial Decree Department.

...

Inside the Imperial Decree Department.

The City Lord of Canglan City was initially smiling and ready to utter some pleasantries. To him, Yuchi was Mr. Song Yinghan, a big shot from the star observatory. The last time they didn’t have a chance to dine together, but to see them coming again unexpectedly, he planned on inviting them for a meal to foster good relations.

Then, just as he was about to round a flower bed to see Yuchi, he suddenly noticed another white-robed old man beside Yuchi and Song Yinghan.

The City Lord didn’t recognize the old man at first, but after seeing Song Qingshan’s black armor mask, he instantly understood.

The astrologer of the star observatory had come in person?!