Zhang’s unique Xiang family

Being aloof towards Su Yu, to be honest, she couldn't do it. They had lived together for too long and understood each other deeply.

In the eyes of others, she might be a very aloof existence.

Just like during the time when she hadn't hidden herself back in the Southern Region.

Soon, Su Yu arrived at the bamboo grove.

Su Yu looked at Ling Wanqing, who was waiting for him, "Master, why do I feel like you've been avoiding me recently?"

"Is that so? Don't overthink things. You mustn't slack off on your Cultivation recently."

"Master, why do you seem to have changed quite a bit recently? You weren't like this before, and I feel like the look in your eyes is different."

"What are you talking about? If you keep this up, your Master will get angry! You are constantly being glib. Your most important goal right now is to Cultivate, don't think about other things."

"Be careful, or I'll throw you somewhere for trials."

"No, no, no. I'll Cultivate, alright?"

Ling Wanqing looked at Su Yu's appearance. He was indeed still the same. Where exactly had she gone wrong?

She had let Su Yu discover her secret. But Su Yu probably wasn't certain yet, or he would have directly questioned her.

She also didn't know how long this situation would last.

Watching Su Yu Cultivate, his progress speed had indeed increased significantly under her guidance. She had to make him Breakthrough to the Body Integration Stage as soon as possible.

As the period of Cultivation briefly ended, "Master, I'm a little hungry. Would you prepare something for your disciple to eat?"

"You are already a Cultivator at the Refining Void Stage; you don't need to eat meals anymore."

"You know your disciple."

Seeing the look in Su Yu's eyes, she softened momentarily. "Fine. You Cultivate first, and I'll go prepare something for you to eat."

After watching Ling Wanqing leave to cook, Su Yu's eyes showed that he was pondering something.

A moment later, Ling Wanqing looked at Su Yu and said, "Come, it's time to eat."

"Coming."

Su Yu looked at the dishes and started eating eagerly.

While chewing, Su Yu spoke, "Why does this feel strange?"

"What's wrong? Is it not delicious? That shouldn't be right; I tasted it."

"No, it's not that. Why does it taste somewhat similar to what my wife makes?"

Ling Wanqing was startled internally upon hearing this. That shouldn't be right! Although her cooking skills were taught by Su Yu, she had deliberately changed quite a few things.

He can still find similarities? What a coincidence?

"I taught my wife how to cook, so of course I can tell the difference. What exactly is going on?"

"Master, how about I introduce my wife to you?"

Hearing this, Ling Wanqing shook her head, "No, this absolutely cannot happen."

"Why? It's just meeting my wife. Master, are you hiding something from me?"

Ling Wanqing quickly replied, "When I say no, it means no! Enough, don't talk about this anymore."

"If you keep this up, I will get angry. Eat your meal properly. Lately, you've been speaking with less and less respect for your Master."

"During this period, I will no longer give you time off from Cultivating."

"Don't, Master."

"I have made up my mind. Nothing you say will work. I won't be soft-hearted again."

Su Yu could tell that this time there was truly no room for negotiation.

Ling Wanqing said sternly, "Finish your meal and hurry up to Cultivate."

"Yes, Master."

Watching Su Yu return to Cultivate, Ling Wanqing finally let out a sigh of relief.

If she wasn't strict, something truly bad would happen.

She still needed to be more careful next time. Since Su Yu now had doubts, he must also be prepared.

She just hoped he wouldn't be too shocked when the time came.

During this period, Su Yu spent all his time with Ling Wanqing. Su Yu remained unchanged, immediately using whatever idea he came up with.

This left Ling Wanqing completely defenseless.

She had no choice but to let Su Yu return first, or she wouldn't be able to resist herself.

"You go back for now. Your Master will call for you next time."

"Alright, Master, I'll be going now."

This period had gone largely as Su Yu expected; all that was missing was a catalyst.

He would see when that catalyst would appear.

Su Yu returned to the courtyard, where Ling Wanqing had arrived one step ahead of him.

"Husband, you're back."

Seeing Ling Wanqing instantly revert to her gentle demeanor, Su Yu was momentarily unable to switch gears after everything that had happened recently.

"Mhm, I'm back."

Just as the two were tending to the garden in the courtyard,

someone arrived. The person was Elder Xiang, the first Elder Su Yu and the others met when they first joined the sect.

"Elder Xiang, you've arrived."

"Elder Xiang, it's rare for you to visit us. Please quickly take a seat."

Elder Xiang came into the courtyard and sat down.

Elder Xiang looked at the two and said, "Time really flies. Now both of you have become veteran Elders of the Star Sea Sect and hold a certain reputation within the Star Sea Sect."

"I still remember how you two looked when you first arrived at the Star Sea Sect."

The three of them smiled.

"Yes, time really passes quickly."

Elder Xiang looked at the two. "Oh, right. This old man came to see you because I have something to discuss."

"What is it, Elder Xiang? Please speak frankly."

"There are some people in my Family who want to learn The Way of the Qin, so I thought of the two of you."

"Mistress Yun's situation is special and draws too much attention."

Su Yu and the other person heard this. "It's a small matter. Elder Xiang, you paid close attention to us back then. We will return with you."

"That's wonderful. Oh, right, there's something else I need to tell you."

"Our Family is a bit special. There are many half-humans in our Family. Our Family was quite accommodating to the people of the Yao Race back then."

"Many people in the Family married people from the Yao Race, and some also married into the Yao Race."

"Furthermore, our Family's location is very close to the Yao Race's territory, and people often go there to visit."

"So this is part of the reason. As you know, not everyone can accept this."

Su Yu and the other person nodded. "We don't mind that at all."

"Don't worry, Elder Xiang. Besides, neither of us has traveled to those places before, so this is a good opportunity."

Elder Xiang said happily, "That's excellent."

"I will come find you in a few days. You should prepare first."

"Alright, see you in a few days."

Elder Xiang then left.

Ling Wanqing thought it wouldn't be bad to go there and relax. As for danger, with him around, there was absolutely nothing to worry about.

The day quickly passed.

Early in the morning, the two arrived in the courtyard to await the arrival of Elder Xiang Mu.

Elder Xiang's figure quickly appeared before the two. "It seems both of you are ready. Let's set off."