Translator: Cinder Translations
Upon hearing the loud, arrogant voice from outside the courtyard, Song Wen looked at Cui Xinyi with a puzzled expression.
"Fairy Xinyi, who is that person outside?"
Cui Xinyi's expression darkened, and she muttered a curse under her breath.
"That wretch Cui Xin!"
From her expression, it was clear that her relationship with the woman outside was not good.
"I just arrived and have never had any dealings with her, but why do I feel like she's here with bad intentions?" Song Wen asked.
"She's here to demand her 'filial piety money'—she's never had good intentions."
As soon as Cui Xinyi spoke, her expression slightly changed to one of awkwardness.
She was here for the same reason.
However, she was enjoying the conversation with Song Wen. Moreover, she didn't need the 'filial piety money' Song Wen could offer. What she enjoyed was the sense of superiority from looking down on others.
Thanks to Song Wen's flattery, she had abandoned the thought of asking for the 'filial piety money.'
"'Filial piety money'? I was a wandering cultivator before, with little wealth. I only have a few medium-grade spirit stones won from the competition. What would she want with that?" Song Wen said with a worried expression.
Cui Xinyi sneered. "Don't worry, with me here, no one dares to demand anything from you."
Song Wen quickly stood up, filled with gratitude, and cupped his hands.
"Thank you, Fairy Xinyi. If you ever need anything from me in the future, just speak up. I will do my utmost to repay you, no matter the cost."
Cui Xinyi waved her hand dismissively. "I'm helping you because I see you're a good person and I consider you a friend. Don't think you need to repay me."
"Knock, knock, knock..."
The impatient Cui Xin was knocking forcefully on the courtyard door.
If it weren't for the protective array on the door, she might have already smashed it down.
"Let's go! Let's meet Cui Xin!"
The two of them walked out of the courtyard one after the other.
"Cui Xin, do you want to die?" Cui Xinyi said coldly.
Seeing Song Wen and Cui Xinyi walk out of the courtyard, a mocking smile appeared on Cui Xin's face.
"Tsk, tsk... I was wondering why no one answered the door. Turns out, you two were meeting in secret. Cui Xinyi, you really can't control yourself. Just after arriving at Junxiu Peak, you couldn't wait to throw yourself at him."
Cui Xinyi's face darkened with anger, and she scolded sharply, "Cui Xin, watch your mouth."
"What? You dare to do it but not let others talk about it?" Cui Xin taunted.
"Senior, you misunderstand. Fairy Xinyi and I were just chatting in the courtyard," Song Wen quickly explained.
Song Wen's explanation only made Cui Xin's mockery worse.
"Fairy Xinyi? You even let him call you by your name, and you still say there was nothing improper going on? Cui Xinyi, the news of you seducing an outsider will spread all over Biluo Mountain soon. Hahaha..."
Cui Xin mounted her flying sword and soared into the sky.
Cui Xinyi was an unmarried woman and cared greatly about her reputation, she quickly chased after Cui Xin on her own flying sword.
Song Wen watched the two women disappear into the distance and shook his head. It seemed like these two had too much time on their hands and were just creating trouble for no reason.
He closed the courtyard door and began searching the various courtyards on Junxiu Peak, asking anyone he met about Cui Huo's whereabouts.
However, after searching the entire peak and asking over a dozen Qi Refining cultivators he encountered, none knew where Cui Huo was staying.
With no results from his search, Song Wen returned to his own courtyard and pretended to sit in meditation.
As night fell, suddenly, a figure appeared in the air above the courtyard.
The person exuded a mighty aura, without a hint of anger, but commanding respect.
The formation in the courtyard could not block the person's spiritual sense, which broke through the array and locked onto Song Wen.
Song Wen's face turned pale with alarm, and he stepped out of his room, looking up in shock.
"Greetings, Senior. May I ask which Senior is visiting?"
The moment the figure appeared, Song Wen recognized the person. The person who arrived was Cui Gu, Cui Xinyi's grandfather.
Cui Gu had a neutral expression. After scanning Song Wen's body with his spiritual sense several times, he coldly asked,
"Yes, I am," Song Wen replied.
"There are rumors that you and Xinyi have fallen for each other at first sight. Is that true?"
Song Wen's face showed panic, and he hurriedly denied it.
"Senior, please understand, Fairy Xinyi is as beautiful as a celestial being, with a kind heart, and is a noble young lady from the Cui family. I have only just joined the Cui family as an outsider and hold her in deep admiration. I would never entertain improper thoughts."
Cui Gu spoke again, "There's no need to be nervous. I bear no ill will towards you. I'm not the kind of person who sticks to old ways. As long as Xinyi is happy, I won't interfere with the affairs of young people. I came here today just to take a look at you in person. Let me remind you, Cui Xinyi is my granddaughter, the only relative I have in this world. If you get close to her with other intentions, I will make sure you regret it more than death."
After finishing his words, Cui Gu's figure disappeared into the air above the courtyard.
Song Wen looked somewhat confused.
What did Cui Gu mean by this?
Was he trying to recruit him as his grandson-in-law?
Moreover, Cui Xin had indeed kept her word, quickly spreading the news to Cui Gu.
Not long after Cui Gu left, Cui Xinyi's voice was heard again outside the courtyard.
"Wei Ding, open the door."
"Fairy Xinyi, why are you here?" After opening the door, Song Wen asked.
Cui Xinyi's expression was not good as she walked straight into the courtyard.
"That wretch Cui Xin is spreading rumors everywhere. Now half of the Cui family thinks that something's going on between you and me," Cui Xinyi said through gritted teeth.
Song Wen's face became alarmed, full of unease and guilt.
"What should we do? I come from humble origins and care little for my reputation, but if this tarnishes your reputation, I could never forgive myself."
Seeing Song Wen's anxious expression and his concern for her, Cui Xinyi's face softened slightly.
"This matter has nothing to do with you. It all started with Cui Xin."
"But..." Song Wen hesitated, unable to express the full reason.
"But what? Just say it directly," Cui Xinyi urged.
Song Wen hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking.
"Your grandfather came by just now."
"My grandfather came by! What did he say?" Cui Xinyi quickly asked.
Song Wen looked at Cui Xinyi, his gaze suddenly becoming intense, with a hint of expectation.
Cui Xinyi's cheeks flushed slightly, and her expression became a little annoyed.
"My grandfather... really... really... And you, you're simply too bold."
Cui Xinyi glared at Song Wen with displeasure.
After a moment, she stamped her foot angrily and turned to leave the courtyard.
"Fairy Xinyi, wait a moment."
Cui Xinyi stopped at the door but did not turn around, facing away from Song Wen.
"Do you need something else?"
"I want... your communication jade slip."
Cui Xinyi threw him a jade slip.
She mounted her flying sword and rose into the air.
"Fairy, don't forget to help me inquire about Cui Huo's whereabouts," Song Wen called loudly.
"I know," came Cui Xinyi's voice, drifting through the air, but her figure had already disappeared.
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