Free Web NovelChapter 535: Chapter 37: The Journey to Find One’s Family
In the main hall of Si Shui Commerce Association, Master Chunyuan sits at the head, while True Man Yuxiao sits below him, accompanied by two vice presidents and a group of elders.
Each word from the Ascendant draws eager praise.
The hall is filled with laughter, joyful and harmonious.
However, Jia Yuanqing is intentionally given the cold shoulder by True Man Yuxiao, not even introduced to Master Chunyuan.
He can only stand to the side awkwardly smiling, without a chance to speak.
Within moments, the elders of the commerce association, whom he painstakingly fostered relationships with, have noticeably sided once again with President Yuxiao.
As the foremost of the Nine Tripods Commerce Association, a Tier Three High-Level Pill King, any identity is enough to make Si Shui Commerce Association shine.
The key point is, when True Man Yuxiao’s lineage was dormant in Celestial Cyan Domain before, it was under the protection of Master Chunyuan’s clan, the current True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws.
Therefore, in everyone’s eyes, the friendship between True Man Yuxiao and Master Chunyuan is certainly deep and seamless.
This has caused the prestige of President Yuxiao within the commerce association to rise significantly, thanks to the personal visit of Master Chunyuan.
However, what people don’t know is that the relationship between True Man Yuxiao and Master Chunyuan is not as harmonious and close as it appears on the surface.
Years ago, when Si Shui Commerce Association was still under the leadership of True Man Yuxiao’s grandfather, Yuan Shunyi, Chunyuan had just formed his Core, whereas Yuxiao was merely an Early Period Foundation Establishment Junior Cultivator.
With clan uncle True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws backing him, the newly formed Chunyuan was spirited and unrestrained.
One day he accidentally saw the youthful and beautiful Yuxiao, and so invited her to serve in bed.
Fortunately, Yuan Shunyi took out the True Monarch’s token, thus preventing a tragedy from Chunyuan forcing his cultivation and identity on her.
Though Chunyuan couldn’t force his way due to the token, his interest peaked, and he sought to control Si Shui Commerce Association, then formally proposing marriage.
The noble Immortal Seedling of Ten Thousand Laws Palace, willing to marry a Foundation Establishment Junior Cultivator as a Dao companion, at that time drew a great deal of attention in Celestial Origin Province.
Since then, Yu Xiao Fairy, initially unknown, became famous throughout the province.
Moreover, it was due to the backing of True Man Chunyuan that she earned the reputation as the number one fairy in Celestial Origin Province.
Nevertheless, just when the world thought Yu Xiao Fairy would be enthusiastic, patiently waiting to rush into True Man Chunyuan’s embrace,
Yuxiao Fairy, having been influenced by the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain’s ideas since childhood, resolved to reclaim her ancestors’ glory, vowed to return Si Shui Commerce Association to the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, didn’t react as crazed with joy like ordinary female cultivators within Celestial Cyan Domain, and instead thoughtfully reported her intentions to True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws.
True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws ordered his clan grandson True Man Chunyuan to return to Ten Thousand Laws Palace and cease disturbance towards Si Shui Commerce Association.
This incident caused True Man Chunyuan to become a laughingstock among Celestial Origin Province cultivators for a long time.
Yu Xiao Fairy was also labeled as the woman that True Man Chunyuan sought but could not obtain!
Until True Man Chunyuan advanced to Late Core Formation and became king in alchemy skills, ranking beneath only one man at Ten Thousand Laws Palace, did the rumors finally cease.
Yet this grievance has always stuck in their throats.
Master Chunyuan cannot forget.
True Man Yuxiao knows that he certainly won’t easily let it pass.
Luckily, such disgraceful matters, the opposite party definitely won’t want outsiders to know, coupled with both parties now being in the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, allies in the Business Alliance, and their unusual statuses, if the other side wants revenge, it must have a legitimate reason first.
True Man Yuxiao, while appearing to be exchanging cheer and close kinship, is actually afraid of leaving any grounds for accusations, thus always walking on thin air.
Just as Master Chunyuan spoke, seemingly unintentionally mentioning "Huang Jie" who escaped from Celestial Cyan Domain to here, True Man Yuxiao instantly recalled the situation Old Yuan described about encountering Wu Weixiong on the spiritual ship years ago.
Thus, to avoid Master Chunyuan requesting a private meeting, True Man Yuxiao immediately summoned Huang Jie for an audience before he could speak.
In front of everyone, the risks are significantly reduced.
Also due to this part, once something happens to Huang Jie, Master Chunyuan would find it difficult to avoid ties.
Though Huang Jie’s cultivation is only at Foundation Establishment Stage, his identity is also a distinguished honored guest elder of Si Shui Commerce Association, belonging to a special group within the Business Alliance.
The enmity between Master Chunyuan and Shadowless Sect is known by everyone from the auction three months back.
Huang Jie being respected by Wu Weixiong in the past is also no secret.
His coming here might not lack intentions of provoking.
Although True Man Yuxiao holds no high regard for Huang Jie and has grievances against his appearance, and definitely won’t entrust him with major tasks, thanks to "Mr." sentiment, and to care for Guo Wanzhi’s emotions, she must at least ensure his safety.
Thus intentionally hinted towards Huang Jie in her messaging and attitude.
Before long, Li Ji’an arrived at the hall, meeting Master Chunyuan once more.
True Man Yuxiao introduced Master Chunyuan to Li Ji’an grandly in advance, then likewise emphasized Li Ji’an’s current status as an honored guest elder of the commerce association.
Also publicly pointed out the encounter with Wu Weixiong on the cross-domain spiritual ship years ago.
"Elder Huang, with Pill King visiting in person, our Si Shui Commerce Association is all the more honored, especially as the Pill King specifically mentioned you, the matter on the spiritual ship with True Man Wu, you must truthfully recount, do not miss the opportunity with the Pill King."
"With Pill King predecessor’s selection, the junior is trembling with fear." Li Ji’an felt the unusualness of True Man Yuxiao, combined with her message, his mind stirred, clearly she was trying to protect him.
However, he was unable to comprehend the full details of the relationship between True Man Yuxiao and the old fiend Chunyuan, thus finding it hard to fully perceive True Man Yuxiao’s inner thoughts.
Master Chunyuan maintained a demeanor of a benevolent sage, yet his heart was already irritated by True Man Yuxiao’s proactive maneuvers.
