A Third Time

Ye Xingge truly hadn't expected to see such a person at the inn.

But Ceremonial Phoenix Bureau is searching for someone outside, and it's highly likely that it's related to this old lady.

He was a friend of the Great Beauty Great Beauty Luo, and no matter who was in the room, he would definitely ask about the situation. He was about to bow in greeting when he saw that the female swordswoman did not move an inch.

Moreover, there was a faint aura emanating from her body, which not only moved her hair and the curtains, but even caused frost to form on the blue curtains.

What kind of incredible skill is this...?

Ye Xingge sensed something was wrong and called out:

"Senior?"

The female swordswoman showed no reaction.

Seeing this, Ye Xingge looked at the door god bird again:

What's wrong with her?

Fat Snow spread its wings and made a series of wild punches, then tilted its head, stuck out its little tongue, and twitched slightly.

"Oh..."

From this body language, Ye Xingge roughly understood what it meant—he had lost a fight and was about to be beaten to death!

Oh my god...

First Rank Demon King Yi Jia couldn't win a fight against a human, then what kind of monster must his opponent be...?

I didn't hear anything just now...

No wonder the people from the Ceremonial Phoenix Bureau were running away...

Ye Xingge then asked:

Do you need my help?

"Gurgle."

Fat Snow shook her head, then started gesturing in various ways again.

Ye Xingge didn't understand this time, so he went into the room to check.

After Fat Snow Ye Xingge the door with her claws and then stood guard seriously, scanning the corridor left and right with a fierce look, preventing any outsiders who might approach and threaten their master!

As for Ye Xingge?

That's Yu'er Sister Yu'er's boyfriend, so he's not considered an outsider...

Clatter~

The door closed, and only the faint sound of air drifting through the room remained.

Ye Xingge glanced back and thought the big bird was truly intelligent, so he went closer to examine it.

The white-clad female swordswoman sat cross-legged on the bed, behind the curtains, unresponsive, like a piece of cold jade.

Ye Xingge slowly approached, only to feel an extreme chill running through his body, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, and with each step he took, the chill intensified.

Ye Xingge was unaware of what the other party was doing. He was merely observing from the outside and could vaguely sense an ominous aura emanating from the female sword immortal's body, which was also seeping into him, making him feel chilly.

However, Ye Xingge chart is purely Yang, coupled with the Pure Yang cultivation technique and the Pure Yang Sacred Physique bestowed by the divine weapon.

With a physique like that, he could scare even a female ghost into kneeling down and fixing her hair on the spot. He could directly suppress evil spirits in the realm of immortals, so it's no wonder he's immune to yin and evil energy.

Ye Xingge felt no discomfort whatsoever; he simply observed the female swordswoman's appearance and figure from the side, finding her truly cold and beautiful like a fairy.

Soon after, the fleshy female sword immortal, who had been sitting in the lotus position, probably sensed something in the room, her eyelashes fluttered, and she opened her phoenix eyes.

Although it was just a blink of the eyes, it felt like the finishing touch on a masterpiece.

Her originally ethereal face now had a touch of worldly charm.

And his eyes naturally carried a detached indifference that seemed to oppress all living beings, making him look like... well...

A peerless swordswoman, who has experienced countless mortal affairs, glances at you at a forty-five-degree angle and says in a broad-minded, mature voice, neither too warm nor too cold:

"Hmph~ brat, you can't even break through my true form. Go back and train for First Rank..."

Upon seeing that look, Ye Xingge instantly realized which mother-in-law it was. The way she was looking at him was exactly the same as Great Beauty Liang's when she was posing!

It's just that, combined with her facial features and aura, she looks much more grounded and less like a cute but fierce person...

Upon seeing this, Ye Xingge quickly raised his hand in a salute:

"Are you Senior Yun of Cloud and Rain Tower?"

"..."

The female sword immortal, who was sitting cross-legged, glanced at him, then closed her eyes again, turning into an unmoving piece of cold jade.

"Hey?"

Ye Xingge was quite puzzled. He then carefully examined the first choice and felt that the female sword immortal's aura was exactly as he had imagined!

Just as he was wondering what was going on, footsteps and conversation came from the hallway outside the door:

"Gurgle..."

"Is someone inside?!"

"Gurgle..."

Great Yu'er's voice sounded much calmer, exuding the air of an old demon with a heart that seemed to have the world at heart.

With Heroine Yun here, it's no surprise that Great Yu'er is also present.

Upon hearing the Ye Xingge rushed to the door, his eyes filled with surprise and delight.

"Yu'er, Senior Yun is coming to the capital, why didn't you tell me? Isn't that a breach of hospitality...?"

As they spoke, the door opened, revealing a magnificent woman in red, carrying a food box, her face ashen as she stared at the large bird.

The caped bird, as if it had committed a grave error, looked down at the floor.

"Hey? Why are you yelling at it? It's such a well-behaved bird."

Ye Xingge adored the big bird and quickly stepped forward to protect it.

"Senior Yun, are you practicing your martial arts? How about I cook a few dishes, and the three of us can have a good drink later..."

Those around him did not respond.

After all, the one standing outside the door is Cloud and Rain Tower!

Cloud and Rain Tower had just spent a lot of effort regulating her Qi and meridians when she discovered that Yu'er was hungry again, so she went to buy some food.

Before I knew it, Ye Xingge had gone inside!

She finally managed to take in a few direct disciples in her life, but the eldest one, despite his extraordinary talent, was always unpredictable and kept coming up with new tricks for her!

The second son, on the other hand, was obsessed with overthrowing his superiors and spent all his time plotting how to become the eldest son, or even the patriarch.

These days, even the most reliable youngest son, just to guard the door, can let such a big man in.

Is there a problem with the feng shui of the Mountains and Rivers Association?

Two days Cloud and Rain Tower was receiving acupuncture, this rebellious son-in-law grabbed her hand and pulled at her, which was indeed offensive.

But Ye Xingge was ultimately asleep at the time, and she was using Great Yu'er's body, only her clothes were soiled. Considering that her son-in-law was practically her son-in-law, Cloud and Rain Tower thought it over and calmly said:

"Who let you in? Master is in seclusion. What if something happens if you disturb him?"

Ye Xingge somewhat innocent; he had intended to reveal the cloak bird.

But seeing the large bird with its head down, he still apologized:

"I just looked, I didn't even dare to get close..."

"You didn't touch anything inappropriate, did you?"

"He's in seclusion, how dare I disturb him? Come, let's go to the next room and talk. What's wrong with Senior Yun?"

As Ye Xingge spoke, he pulled the beautiful woman in red into the next room.

Cloud and Rain Tower definitely wouldn't allow anyone to put their arm around the waist, so after trying to avoid it, I ended up hiding in the next room:

"Behave yourself, Master is next door!"

Ye Xingge found it somewhat amusing that Great Beauty had become nervous, and he toned down his behavior a little.

"I saw the Ceremonial Phoenix Bureau searching the streets. Is it related to Senior Yun?"

Cloud and Rain Tower had already noticed the commotion and responded calmly:

"You can't handle things on the mountaintop yet, so just focus on your training."

"Then when the Ceremonial Phoenix Bureau comes to search us later..."

"Your reputation in Yong Capital has grown considerably lately. The Ceremonial Phoenix Bureau don't have a confirmed whereabouts, so they dare not easily investigate your territory."

"Oh..."

Ye Xingge nodded slightly, understanding the meaning:

The female rebel is hiding in the inn, relying on his reputation for protection...

This plot seems a bit familiar...

Is this a case of "like teacher, like student"...?

Ye Xingge's expression was slightly strange as he glanced at the room next door:

"Could it be that Senior Yun has also lost all his power?"

Cloud and Rain Tower felt that Great Yu'er had completely ruined the reputation of the Mountains and Rivers Association, and frowned, saying:

"It's just a slight blockage of your energy channels by some Yin energy; it will recover in a moment. You should go back now; I'll take care of Master."

This was the first time Ye Xingge had ever met his first choice, and he hadn't even exchanged a word with her. How could he turn around and leave? Seeing Great Beauty open the food box, which was full of low-quality goods sold on the street, he stood up again and said:

"What kind of talk is this, eating this in my own home? Wait a minute, let me cook a few dishes, later we'll be having dinner with my mother-in-law... Why are you glaring at me?"

Cloud and Rain Tower felt that this form of address was somewhat immoral, and after thinking about it, simply said:

"You're not married yet, why call me 'mother-in-law'? What if my master hears that? You don't need to bother, my master doesn't eat."

"Hehe~ If you can't eat, you have to drink something."

Ye Xingge was quite enthusiastic, and after speaking, he went downstairs.

Cloud and Rain Tower felt awkward being with Ye Xingge as his 'partner,' but didn't stop them. After everyone left, she dragged her little apprentice in and gave him a good scolding...

Not long after.

Ye Xingge carried several plates of side dishes back to the guest room.

The large bird, wearing a small cape, sat obediently on the stool beside the table. When it saw the delicious-looking dinner in his hand, its eyes widened, but the bird remained completely still, as if it had been frozen in place.

"Gurgle, gurgle? Are you hungry?"

"Gurgle..."

Fat Snow wanted to eat, but she had just been scolded by her master and was too afraid.

Fortunately, Ye Xingge was worldly-wise. He took a plate of small crispy fish from the plate, placed it in front of the big bird, and then looked up at it.

Inside the room, a stunningly beautiful woman in a red dress stood by the window, one hand behind her back, gazing at the bustling night view of the capital. Her silhouette no longer carried the arrogance of the past, but instead exuded a loneliness that even strong liquor couldn't dispel...

Ye Xingge was taken aback, placed the dishes on the table, and asked:

Why are you posing again?

"..."

Cloud and Rain Tower considered switching back with his disciple, but Great Yu'er was currently maintaining her physical strength and dispersing her internal energy; interrupting the exchange could easily lead to problems. After thinking it over, he turned back to the table and looked at the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, braised shark fin, and braised pork belly on it...

Because the food was delicious and visually appealing, Cloud and Rain Tower was slightly surprised.

"You did all of this?"

Ye Xingge was baffled:

"Can I have the inn's cook prepare the meal for you and Heroine Yun? How much longer will Heroine Yun need?"

Seeing that these dishes had taken a lot of effort, Cloud and Rain Tower couldn't refuse them any longer and said softly:

"My master is now completely pure and doesn't need to eat. You must be hungry too, so please eat."

Seeing this, Ye Xingge didn't say much, but sat down beside him and asked in a low voice after thinking for a moment:

"Yu'er, what does Senior Yun think of me?"

Cloud and Rain Tower had a high opinion of Ye Xingge, but he also clearly had some complaints, and said earnestly:

"My master is skilled in both martial arts and literature, emphasizing external martial arts training and internal literary cultivation. You only have some martial arts skills, but your personality is like that of a wandering rogue. How could my master think highly of you?"

Ye Xingge looked puzzled upon hearing this.

"I'm perfectly upright in public, always fighting crime and protecting the innocent... You wouldn't have told Heroine Yun all about our private affairs, would you?"

At this point, Ye Xingge sat up a little straighter, his eyes scanning her up and down, as if to say, "This silly wife of mine, why does she tell me everything..."

Cloud and Rain Tower blinked, then thought it made sense and changed his mind:

"If you behave yourself and don't do anything that my master hears, everything will be fine."

Ye Xingge nodded slightly. Since it was his first time meeting his future mother-in-law and first-choice university, he definitely wanted to make a good impression. After thinking for a moment, he asked:

What kind of young people does Senior Yun like?

Cloud and Rain Tower up straighter, his eyes looking strange.

Ye Xingge thought Great Yu'er was embarrassed, so he continued:

"This is my first time meeting an elder, and I've never done this before. Could you give me some advice...?"

Cloud and Rain Tower thought this kid was outrageous, but after a moment of hesitation, he still responded:

"First and foremost, you must observe proper etiquette. Whether in public or in private, you must be consistent in your words and deeds, and treat others with the utmost respect. Only then can my master entrust me to you with peace of mind..."

Gibberish...

Ye Xingge listened attentively for a long time and finally understood what he meant— Great Beauty was using his master's name to intimidate him and make him behave!

Ye Xingge certainly had to be polite in front of Heroine Yun, but Great Beauty was a young wife, so how could she be so polite? She immediately picked up her chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish, and handed it to her.

"Have some vegetables first."

Cloud and Rain Tower intended to accept it, but unexpectedly, this rebellious son-in-law picked up a piece of tender fish and tried to feed it to her. She quickly leaned back to dodge, her eyes turning slightly cold.

"You dare to be so presumptuous?"

Ye Xingge thought that since a woman like Heroine Yun had betrothed Yu'er to him, she shouldn't care about such trivial matters. So he put the fish piece in his mouth.

Seeing this, Cloud and Rain Tower assumed Ye Xingge had eaten it himself, and continued:

"My master is an upright person... Waaah?!"

Their lips met!

Ye Xingge, with a piece of fish in her mouth, fed it directly to her red lips.

Fat Snow, who was secretly eating dried fish, saw this and her eyes widened like copper bells. She immediately bristled and "cluck?!" and dodged three meters away, peeking out from behind the screen, clearly afraid of getting blood splattered all over the bird!

Cloud and Rain Tower truly hadn't expected there to be fast and slow blades; sensing something was wrong, he dodged.

But Great Yu'er had rehearsed countless times in the past few days. As soon as she moved, her lower back was grabbed, and when she turned her head, the boy followed suit and started eating!

Noticing the indescribable heat on her lips, her face instantly turned red to the roots of her neck, and she immediately leaned back and lightly slapped the table!

Snap--

Ye Xingge was startled and quickly raised his hand:

"Shh~ Heroine Yun is next door, don't let her hear us..."

Cloud and Rain Tower was shocked. With a piece of fish in his mouth, he held his breath for a moment before suddenly standing up and attempting to break through the defenses!

Seeing Ye Xingge Great Yu'er wanted to hit him, and worried that Heroine Yun would hear, Ye Xingge immediately picked her up around the waist, covered her mouth, and whispered:

"No, no, why are you still angry?"

Cloud and Rain Tower was lifted off the ground, his eyes instantly clearing. He suppressed his anger and slightly raised his hand, as if to say, "I know I was wrong!"

"Hey?"

Ye Xingge was a little unaccustomed to Great Beauty's sudden change of attitude. He was trying to figure out if something was wrong with Great Beauty today when he noticed the person in his arms frown and look towards the window.

"Someone's coming!"

Ye Xingge didn't hear any noise outside, but she quickly quieted herself and listened carefully to the sounds...