The Old Ancestor's Disciple

Even without Yue Qianchou saying it, Ye Haiping was well aware of their disadvantaged position. Back in the battle outside Hundred Flower Valley, Yue Qianchou single-handedly killed several Nascent Soul Realm disciples of the Daluo Sect, including the sect leader's only son, and forced Elder Zhu Xianxian to retreat. Yue Qianchou's 'Star Flame Fire Art' became famous overnight. Now, their cultivation levels were far inferior to those of their former fellow disciples; how could they possibly gain the upper hand?

However, Yue Qianchou's open appearance on Hat Island drew everyone's attention. As the representative of the Daluo Sect on Hat Island, he had no choice but to come, even knowing he was no match. If he retreated, not only would the entire Cultivation World ridicule him, but the Daluo Sect Master would be the first to punish him.

Just as Ye Haiping, his face ashen, was in a dilemma, hurried footsteps came from downstairs. Wu Sihai arrived with a smile and several elders. However, upon seeing Ye Haiping and his men blocking the doorway, his expression immediately darkened, and he asked, "What does this mean?"

The shopkeeper quickly bowed and recounted the whole story. Wu Sihai immediately said in a deep voice, "Master Ye, it's true that your Daluo Sect is a major sect in the world, but the Cultivation World has its Cultivation World rules. How can you be so arrogant! Do you think our Four Great Families are easy to bully? Ye Haiping, do you represent the Daluo Sect with your actions today?"

Ye Haiping's expression shifted between light and dark. Suddenly, he clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "I, Ye Haiping, cannot represent the entire Daluo Sect, nor would I dare to bully the Four Great Families. Wu family, I have offended you greatly today. I will inform the sect before making a decision. Farewell!"

Without saying much, he turned and left, quickly leading his disciples downstairs. In fact, Wu Sihai's arrival gave him a way out. When reporting to the sect, he could say that because the head of the Wu family, one of the Four Great Families, had intervened, he could naturally avoid punishment and also avoid a direct conflict with Yue Qianchou.

"Hmph! I won't see you off!" Wu Sihai snorted coldly, expressing his dissatisfaction.

Turning back to look at Yue Qianchou, a smile returned to his face. But when he saw the beautiful and ethereal woman in Ziyi, he frowned slightly, wondering what her relationship with Yue Qianchou was. He thought of his granddaughter. But in the end, he still smiled and said, "Yue Qianchou, you've made our Wu family search high and low. What happened last time was really a misunderstanding. Please don't take it to heart."

Yue Qianchou raised an eyebrow and sneered, "Let's not talk about that now. I'm starving. We can talk after we've eaten."

"Good, good, good! We should eat our fill first. Bring out the best wine and dishes!" Wu Sihai instructed the innkeeper beside him. After the innkeeper acknowledged and withdrew, Wu Sihai sat down opposite Yue Qianchou, smiling broadly. He was somewhat at a loss for words. Finally, he looked at the woman in Ziyi, nodded, and smiled, "This young lady's cultivation is clearly higher than mine. She is probably a master at the late Tribulation Transcendence stage. However, she looks unfamiliar. May I ask which sect she belongs to?"

Since the crowd gathered, Ziyi's expression remained cold and unchanged in front of outsiders. She hadn't uttered a word. Now, seeing Wu Sihai ask a question, she looked at Yue Qianchou and said, "Is this the person who owes you money?"

That was a rather direct question, without any beating around the bush. Wu Sihai, who was pouring himself a cup of tea, choked on it. He forced down the tea, coughed repeatedly, and looked at Yue Qianchou, thinking, "Could this kid have brought a master here to collect a debt?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Qianchou inwardly exclaimed how brilliant it was to have such a quick-witted girl around! He had wanted to use Old Man Bi's name to pressure his descendants and make money more easily, but what if Old Man Bi found out? He didn't know what the consequences would be. He was just wondering how to bring it up when he suddenly thought of using this girl. Old Man Bi certainly wouldn't do anything to her. He had an idea in mind, but outwardly he casually said, "Let's talk after we finish eating."

Sure enough, the woman in Ziyi frowned slightly and said, "Yue Qianchou, is it more important for you to eat, or for the Elder Bi entrusted to us?"

Upon hearing the words "Elder Bi," Wu Sihai and the four elders behind him changed their expressions. Wu Sihai couldn't sit still any longer and stood up abruptly, asking, "Is the Elder Bi you speak of my Old Ancestor?"

The woman in Ziyi remained indifferent and said bluntly, "I don't know you, nor do I know your Old Ancestor."

Wu Sihai was speechless and looked at Yue Qianchou with some anxiety. Yue Qianchou understood their feelings and rubbed his hands together, explaining somewhat awkwardly, "She is the disciple of your Old Ancestor's closest friend, and her master is also an extraordinary person."

Wu Sihai and the others were startled. Bi Changchun was a master at the late Spirit Transformation stage, so his friend was no ordinary person. No wonder this young woman had the cultivation of the late Tribulation Transcendence stage. In an instant, Wu Sihai and the four elders stood at attention, bowed to the Ziyi, and appeared somewhat reserved.

Ziyi looked at Yue Qianchou with some doubt and said, "What exactly is going on? Elder Bi's surname is Bi, and theirs is Wu. Why would they call Elder Bi 'Old Ancestor'? Besides, I have never heard my master mention that Elder Bi has any descendants. Even if it is true, how can you, as Elder Bi's personal disciple, ask Elder Bi's descendants for money?"

Yue Qianchou is Bi Changchun's personal disciple? This news was like a bombshell, shocking Wu Sihai and the others. Although they didn't know if it was true or false, it was enough to leave them dumbfounded.

"That's enough, that's enough to settle the debt." Yue Qianchou suppressed his joy, glanced at Wu Sihai and the others, and said awkwardly, "Um... cough cough, Ziyi, don't mention my master easily outside in the future. My master doesn't want me to do things in his name."

"Is this Elder Bi's idea?" The woman in Ziyi frowned, somewhat displeased, and said, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

The private room fell silent, save for the sound of Yue Qianchou sipping his tea. A moment later, the manager of "Gurgling Residence" and his staff filled the table with food and wine. After the food and wine were served, the manager noticed the awkward atmosphere and looked at the family head with a questioning gaze. Wu Sihai waved them away, and after they left, an elder with a grave expression closed the door.

Yue Qianchou pretended to be embarrassed by Ziyi's reproachful gaze, picked up his chopsticks, and buried his head in his food, just as he had said, he would talk about it after he finished eating. Seeing him eating so engrossed in his meal, Ziyi's gaze fell on the colorful and fragrant dishes on the table, and she actually picked up her chopsticks and began to savor them carefully.

Wu Sihai and the others stood silently to one side, their expressions unreadable. Wu Sihai, in particular, was completely bewildered by the thought of his granddaughter's relationship with Yue Qianchou. By his standards, he should be his granddaughter's husband; if he truly was the Old Ancestor's direct disciple, then how should their generations be determined...?

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