Zhong Kui was a member of the Mystic Yellow Bell Zhong Family, and also the husband of Chen Hong's daughter, Chen Xiyuan, as well as Chen Jianzun's father—in other words, Chen Hong's son-in-law.
Chen Xiyuan was rather proud by nature. By the time she had achieved some success in the Seven Kill Qi Restraint Technique, she was already well into her thirties, and Zhong Kui was even older, in his forties. He had waited for Chen Xiyuan for quite a few years, and after they married, they delayed a few more years before having Chen Jianzun.
Otherwise, given that she was a few years older than even Chen Xun, Chen Jianzun would not have been only thirteen now.
After Chen Jianzun awakened the Seven Kill Sword, he returned to the Chen Clan. Chen Hong treasured this grandson of his daughter—strictly speaking, his granddaughter's son, Chen Jianzun—beyond measure, but at the same time, he was very strict with his cultivation.
Chen Xiyuan and Zhong Kui had had some conflicts in recent years. It was nothing major. Zhong Kui was carefree and rough around the edges, while Chen Xiyuan had a rather forceful personality. All the petty grievances that had built up in daily life finally erupted over some minor matter.
So Chen Xiyuan returned to her maiden family to look after her son, and even when Chen Jianzun left to study away from home last year, she still did not go back.
Chen Xiyuan was Chen Hong's beloved daughter, so on Red Forest Mountain of the Magic Sheep Sect, Chen Hong had given Zhong Kui no pleasant looks.
However, when Zhong Kui had trouble choosing a soul bone, Chen Hong had still sent him a Sound Transmission: "That water-type soul bone suits Zun'er better." Because of that, Zhong Kui cheerfully picked