### Chapter 100: Old Beef and Old Grudges
However, considering the fact that Yun Zhonghe and Tao Jiu’er have spent more time together, they can be called childhood sweethearts. Mu Jixue can still somewhat convince herself to not dwell on it.
But she doesn’t realize that once she starts dwelling on it, she’s already lost.
Yun Zhonghe and his family greeted Lin Zhongyu and Mu Jixue politely. They were also treated as distinguished guests by the Yun couple, who saw these two pretty young girls as potential investments. They might just become part of the family someday.
On the other side, Qin Hongye and her group arrived at the port on the Spirit Boat.
Qin Hongye was not on the same Spirit Boat as Yun Zhonghe. Even though she really wanted to sit with him, she had unfortunately been arranged elsewhere by Master Youyue.
— Must be Mu Jixue, urging her master to send her away! d*mn white-haired freak!
When Qin Hongye disembarked and spotted Yun Zhonghe, her fiery eyes shimmered. She was overjoyed and wanted to rush over, but a sharp voice halted her.
“Red Leaf, come here.”
It was Qin Hongye’s mother, Li Zhanzhu, leader of the Xuan Tian Alliance’s branch in Cangzhou City.
With her mother there, Qin Hongye’s joyful mood instantly sank like a deflated balloon. She approached her mother meekly, shoulders hunched and head bowed low.
“Mom…”
Li Zhanzhu eyed Qin Hongye’s awful outfit, covered in a robe, and knew she had a lot to say. However, this wasn’t the right moment.
For one, she needed to mobilize many members of the Immortal Alliance to handle matters in Qingzhu Town based on reports from Master Youyue. As a leader, her job was to confirm her daughter was safe and sound, and leave the parenting stuff to her husband.
And she was right! The Xuan Tian Sect’s Master was there too!
Upon hearing about his daughter’s actions, Master Qin was both furious and scared, rushing immediately to Cangzhou City.
He was furious because Qin Hongye ran out for some petty girl named Mu Jixue, gathering spirit herbs and whatnot.
What gives that little brat the right?
Unlike most people, Master Qin isn’t particularly fond of Mu Jixue. Although this tyke has incredible talent and is quite the looker, she’s got his precious daughter all wrapped around her little finger.
With his extensive experience, Master Qin sees clearly that Mu Jixue is actually a hot-headed, brainless kid who needs plenty more practice and seasoning.
This is far from a proper match!
Moreover… they’re both girls. What are they doing together?
Although the Cultivation Realm doesn’t outright reject same-s*x couples, most people find it hard to accept.
At least, he warned Qin Hongye, knowing well how ridiculous same-s*x relationships are, yet Qin Hongye insisted on pursuing her own path.
Sure enough, thanks to Mu Jixue, he almost lost his precious daughter.
Every day, he scolds her for not being strong enough, but as any parent would want, he only wishes his child could be happy.
Looks like he’ll have to talk to her more, find her a decent man instead.
Sixteen years old and practically marriage material!
“Father… This time, it’s my fault, and I’ve learned my lesson.”
Her voice quivered slightly. Though usually so strong-willed in front of others, facing her father made her soft as cotton.
Master Qin sighed, “Alright, but in the future, see her less.”
Qin Hongye replied, “Father, ever since arriving in Cangzhou City, I realized many things. Previously, I was wrong, but I’ve given up pursuing Mu Jixie.”
Hearing this, Master Qin froze momentarily.
Good, his daughter finally saw reason.
Qin Hongye lowered her head, stole a glance towards Yun Zhonghe, and blushed, muttering, “I… already have someone I truly fancy.”
Master Qin, still hopeful, now felt his headache intensify.
No… Just giving up pursuit and finding new love so soon? Daughter, I’m not criticizing you, but you can’t switch lovers that fast.
He feared his hard work raising his daughter might end up wasted.
Meanwhile, Mu Jixue suddenly sensed something amiss and noticed Qin Hongye spying on Yun Zhonghe.
“That red-haired…”
Her heart started to rage with an inexplicable anxiety.
Thus, inconspicuously, she shifted her body to block Qin Hongye’s view.
“You white-haired girl…”
Blocked from seeing Yun Zhonghe, Qin Hongye gnashed her teeth in frustration. She felt Mu Jixue always tried to sabotage her every move. How dare she, rude to Yun Gongzi, yet always wary of Qin Hongye.
What’s the deal? Acting like she doesn’t care when protecting Yun Gongzi zealously. What’s really going on with you?
She mentally cursed Mu Jixue a thousand times.
At this point, Master Qin followed his daughter’s gaze and recognized someone familiar in the crowd!
His body jolted instinctively.
“My dear daughter, your beloved… isn’t that Yun family boy, is it?”
Caught off guard, Qin Hongye’s heart fluttered, face blushing, but she still nodded in affirmation.
Master Qin’s world seemed to darken with mixed emotions.
Could this be… forbidden fruit? His daughter fancying his son!
“Father, Yun Gongzi is an admirable person. Rumors of him being a wastrel are all lies. In fact—”
Thinking her father disapproved Yun Zhonghe, Qin Hongye promptly defended him, especially hearing he single-handedly resisted a Golden Core cultivator for hours to save her life. Even Master Qin couldn’t help but gaze more intently at Yun Zhonghe.
Yun Zhonghe also noticed Master Qin’s intense stare and his insides tensed.
Being scrutinized by several heavyweights in a day, his mind was a mess.
“Hmm… Husband, isn’t that…?”
Chen Shi also caught sight of Master Qin.
Yun Zhongtian stared blankly.
Despite Chen Shi and Li Zhanzhu being close friends, Yun Zhonghe rarely heard them mention their husbands or even see each other.
That’s when it hit him.
Dad once mentioned Mom had a fiancé before, but gave it up because Dad was too good. Mom became enamored and ended the engagement.
Of course, there wasn’t much feeling between Mom and her ex-fiancé, so it was no big deal.
But, now, looking back at this old baggage…
Wait, Mom, your ex-fiancé wouldn’t happen to be Master Qin, would he? Qin Hongye’s dad?!
Yun Zhonghe’s body shuddered; he felt a dramatic plot was about to unfold.
“Junior Sister… Long time no see…”
Indeed, Master Qin moved forward, bewildered.
Yun Zhonghe felt his skin prickle.
*Cough* “Uhm… Senior Brother…” Opening his mouth, it was actually Yun Zhongtian, “Isn’t junior sister, but a senior brother.”
Yun Zhongtian’s awkward reminder brought Master Qin to his senses, quickly correcting himself.
“Oh, right, Yun Junior Brother…”
Yun Zhonghe: ???
Mu Jixue: ???
Lin Zhongyu: ???
Qin Hongye: ???
