CHAPTER 198: CHAPTER 66: A SMALL GIFT [FIRST UPDATE]

Rong Ye’s gaze swept over the faces of Si Lin and the others one by one. Although his expression didn’t change, his eyes were slightly red. Finally, his gaze fixed on Jun Wu.

"Why are you looking at me?" Jun Wu noticed Rong Ye’s gaze and spoke directly, "Of course, I’m going in with Geng Geng."

Rong Ye didn’t expect Jun Wu would also go in. After all, the dangers of the Trial Land were notorious. Although he always told Si Lin and the others that he would definitely come out, he wasn’t actually certain. It didn’t surprise him that Si Lin and the others would go in with him, but Jun Wu was different.

As the Saint Heir of Yunlan Sacred Land, and the future Saint Master, Jun Wu held an extraordinary status. Rong Ye had been wary of Jun Wu for years, fearing he would win over Gu Qingqing, and his attitude towards Jun Wu had never been good. He never expected Jun Wu would venture with him!

Even for Gu Qingqing’s sake, Rong Ye felt deeply touched by Jun Wu’s decision!

Originally, he wanted to persuade Si Lin and the others, but after living together for so many years, they knew each other’s temperament too well. He knew they wouldn’t listen to him, so he gave up and cherished their friendship internally instead.

"Alright, let’s go together then!" He looked at Si Lin and the others, unusually sentimental, "Thank you, everyone!"

"Why be polite with us?" Finally understanding, Nan Hua’s attitude towards Rong Ye softened. He lightly punched Rong Ye’s shoulder as he spoke.

"Exactly, Fifth Senior Brother, you’re too distant. We’re all family!" Gu Qingqing said from behind Nan Hua.

"You’re not going to cry, are you?" Mu Chen exaggerated his expression, "If you’re really moved, draw more talismans over the next couple of days for us to use!"

Rong Ye was amused by Mu Chen, and then he glared at him, "Don’t worry, with me here, how could you be without talismans?"

"That’s fine then, nothing more needs to be said." Mu Chen directly concluded for Rong Ye.

"Where are you staying now?" Rong Ye shook his head, turning his concern to Gu Qingqing and the others’ situation.

"At Tianlu Inn, don’t worry about us, it’s not our first trip out, we’ll naturally take care of ourselves." Now that they’d forgiven Rong Ye, Nan Hua reverted to their previous way of interacting, answering while still teasing Rong Ye.

Rong Ye rolled his eyes at Nan Hua, "Staying outside is good too, saves the bother of Rong Yuanqiao trying to cozy up to you. His wife, Sun Guangling, is no simple character." His lips curled into a mocking smile.

"I can tell. Was it Sun Guangling who suggested matters concerning your parents?" Yue Zhao confidently stated his guess, the corners of his lips curling with a smile.

A glimmer of surprise flashed in Rong Ye’s eyes, but considering Yue Zhao’s insight, it seemed normal. He nodded, "That’s right, she suggested it, but Rong Yuanqiao definitely had his own motives. Otherwise, why would he agree to Sun Guangling’s proposal? Plus, he arranged everything."

Rong Yuanqiao and Sun Guangling were a perfect match, one greedy and ruthless, the other foolish and ruthless.

"When I met with them just now, I accidentally gave them a little gift. I hope they like it." Mu Chen flicked his nails, his tone faint.

Hearing this, the others exchanged glances and collectively gave Mu Chen a thumbs up.

"Fourth Senior Brother, amazing, well done!" Gu Qingqing raised both thumbs, expressing approval of Mu Chen’s actions.

"Exactly, Little Four, I think they’ll really like your gift!" Nan Hua fanned himself while agreeing wholeheartedly.

"Be mindful of the degree, don’t overdo it." Yue Zhao’s smile deepened, speaking lightly.

"Not bad." Si Lin rarely praised Mu Chen.

"Don’t worry, I know my limits, I’ll only make them suffer a bit, nothing life-threatening." Mu Chen nodded, confident in his own concoctions.

Hearing this, Yue Zhao nodded with satisfaction.

...

After Rong Ye took Gu Qingqing and the others away, Rong Yuanqiao and Sun Guangling finally breathed a sigh of relief. They didn’t stay long in the front hall and returned to their room.

Sun Guangling instructed a maid to pour a cup of their favorite tea for each of them. The two sat by the table, sipping tea and chatting.

"Master, I didn’t expect Rong Ye’s luck to be so good. Back then, he was the only survivor of that event, and he even has decent talent in talismans, becoming the Spirit Fox Saint Master’s disciple. Today, his senior brothers and sisters don’t seem well-intentioned. We must be careful." Sun Guangling frowned, putting down her cup, and worriedly spoke to Rong Yuanqiao.

"Back then, everyone who knew about the incident has been dealt with by us. There’s no way he can find evidence to prove it was our doing. Even if he demands to open the Trial Land, isn’t Yan’er going in too? Yan’er’s cultivation is stronger than his. As long as Yan’er deals with him in the Trial Land, how can he become the Family Head?" A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Rong Yuanqiao’s eyes at the thought of Rong Ye vying for the position of Family Head with him.

He had confidence in his son Rong Yan, not to mention the helpers he found for Rong Yan were not ordinary people. As long as they dealt with Rong Ye in the Trial Land, what was there to worry about?

"Yan’er is naturally formidable," Sun Guangling spoke proudly of her son, "But Master, the Trial Land is so perilous. Isn’t it a bit dangerous to send Yan’er in?"

The ancestor of the Rong Family had only founded the Rong Family by successfully coming out of the Trial Land, making it the strongest family in Rong City. Two others only entered the Trial Land when the Rong Family faced critical moments and successfully emerged. Records say the Trial Land is extremely dangerous, a nine to one chance of death.

Although Sun Guangling had great confidence in Rong Yan, she still worried about something happening to him, as Rong Yan was her only son!

"Don’t worry, the helpers I found for Yan’er are very powerful, Yan’er will be safe!" Rong Yuanqiao wasn’t as worried as Sun Guangling and instead comforted her.

Seeing him so certain, Sun Guangling temporarily set aside her worries and nodded.

...

Gu Qingqing and the others didn’t stay long at the Rong Family. Including Rong Ye, none of them really liked it there. After deciding to enter the Trial Land together, Rong Ye, being the host, offered to show Gu Qingqing and the others around Rong City, particularly wanting to show Gu Qingqing around.

To reach the entrance of the Rong Family from Rong Ye’s courtyard, they needed to pass through the Rong Family’s garden. As Rong Ye led Gu Qingqing and the others outside, Rong Yuanqiao’s third daughter, Rong Xi, was painting in the garden. Seeing Rong Ye, she frowned unconsciously, having no goodwill towards him. However, upon seeing Si Lin and the others beside Rong Ye, her eyes widened.

Si Lin and his companions were some of the most attractive people in the Sub-immortal Realm. When Rong Xi saw them, she couldn’t move her gaze away, especially when she looked at Nan Hua, causing a blush to involuntarily appear on her face.

"Miss, what’s wrong?" The maidservant attending to Rong Xi hadn’t noticed Rong Ye and the others due to her angle. She saw Rong Xi blushing and, worried she might be ill, couldn’t help but ask.

Her voice wasn’t concealed, and Gu Qingqing and the others weren’t far, so they all turned to look in their direction.

When Rong Ye saw Rong Xi, he frowned, then turned away expressionlessly, completely ignoring her.

Si Lin and the others could easily guess Rong Xi’s identity and looked away, including Nan Hua, except for Gu Qingqing, who curiously glanced at Rong Xi a couple more times before retracting her gaze.

Rong Xi felt extremely nervous when Si Lin and the others looked over, even holding her breath until their gaze moved away. She then glanced at the maidservant beside her, a flash of ferocity in her eyes as she slapped the maidservant’s face.

The maidservant was evidently used to being hit and didn’t dare to cover her face, immediately kneeling before Rong Xi and fearfully begging for forgiveness.

Rong Xi coldly glanced at her, then turned to look at the drawing paper on the table, losing interest in painting. She motioned for another maidservant, who immediately came forward.

"Go find out who those people with Rong Ye are," she ordered. After the maidservant ran off, she stood up and left the garden.

Only after Rong Xi left did the kneeling maidservant dare to lift her head and cover her face, feeling grateful that Rong Xi was in a relatively good mood today and had only slapped her.

Rong Ye and the others were unaware of this incident. After leaving the Rong Family, Rong Ye took them to some famous places in Rong City.

"Fifth Senior Brother, was that your cousin or sister just now?" Gu Qingqing asked Rong Ye curiously about Rong Xi.

She had been close enough to see the infatuation in Rong Xi’s eyes and the blush on her cheeks, guessing that Rong Xi had probably fallen for one of her senior brothers.

"Her name is Rong Xi, she’s Rong Yuanqiao’s third daughter, younger than me." If anyone else had asked, Rong Ye wouldn’t have bothered to explain, but he was always open and forthright with Gu Qingqing.

"I saw the way she looked just now; she most likely has a crush on one of the senior brothers," Gu Qingqing speculated, noting the lack of interest from Si Lin and the others.

She originally thought Si Lin and the others would react or be curious, but to her surprise, they didn’t respond at all, making her feel a bit deflated.

"Aren’t you curious about which senior brother she likes?" Gu Qingqing tugged at Jun Wu and Rong Ye’s sleeves, asking.

"Regardless of who she likes, do you think the senior brothers would care?" Rong Ye glanced at Si Lin and the others, speaking calmly.

Gu Qingqing blinked, thought for a moment, and realized Rong Ye had a point, pouting slightly, feeling it was a bit dull.