Chapter 146: Unless You Marry My Daughter
Laughter echoed endlessly, and a figure appeared before Mu Ruoyi.
This was a beautiful woman who looked to be in her thirties, resembling Mu Ruoyi in appearance by about seventy to eighty percent. However, her figure was even more explosive, perfectly describable as a “depth charge.” Every slight movement, even her breathing, caused ripples of waves throughout her body. She was like a water-filled balloon, her thin blue ruqun almost bursting.
Although her figure was very full, she was by no means fat. Her waist, while not as slender as a maiden’s, was flat and firm. Her large thighs were subtly revealed from beneath her skirt, both rounded and slender.
This woman was Wen Yunmei, the current Valley Master of Shuiyu Valley, and also Mu Ruoyi’s mother.
“Heh heh, I didn’t expect this! I didn’t expect this! I sent people to recruit her several times before and was met with closed doors. Today, she’s actually coming to us herself.”
A mocking smile appeared on Wen Yunmei’s mature face.
“But, Mother! I tried to probe her earlier, and her lips are still very tight!” Mu Ruoyi said with some worry.
“With Father missing, she can’t help herself! Either abandon Hong Hua Sect, or abandon your father.”
Wen Yunmei chuckled mockingly and said, “I wonder who did it? They’ve really helped us a lot. I’ll have to visit and thank them another day!”
“But… even though her talent is indeed astonishing, it’s not a sure thing that she can cultivate ‘Shui Linglong’. Are we celebrating too soon?” Mu Ruoyi said after a moment of contemplation. “Shui Linglong” and “Mu Linglong” were Shuiyu Valley’s two greatest sect-preserving ultimate skills, and there was a very subtle relationship between them.
“Actually, with her talent, even if she can’t learn ‘Shui Linglong’, her value to our Shuiyu Valley is immeasurable.” Wen Yunmei explained briefly, then added, “Of course, it would be even better if she could learn it. Since she’s already come to us, let’s make up a reason for her to try first. Of course, the premise is that she’s willing to join Shuiyu Valley.”
“Mm.” Mu Ruoyi lightly nodded her head in agreement.
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On the other side, Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling were in agony, as their father’s whereabouts were still unknown.
About fifteen minutes later, footsteps could be heard from outside.
Qi Huang looked out through the “Window of the Mind” and saw Mu Ruoyi returning, this time with a beautiful woman by her side. This woman appeared to be in her thirties, with an incredibly explosive figure, and resembled Mu Ruoyi by seventy to eighty percent, indicating a blood relation.
“You are Niece Hong Ling, right? I am Wen Yunmei, the Valley Master of Shuiyu Valley, and also Mu Ruoyi’s mother.” The beautiful woman stepped forward and politely introduced herself.
“Valley Master Wen, hello!” Cheng Hong Ling quickly bowed.
‘She’s Mu Ruoyi’s mother? She’s so young and beautiful! No wonder she gave birth to such a pretty daughter!’ Qi Huang couldn’t help but sigh.
“No need to be so formal. We are all under the Immortal Alliance, so we’re practically family. Just call me Aunt Wen.” Wen Yunmei first tried to build rapport, then invited Cheng Hong Ling to sit down.
“Niece Hong Ling, to be honest, I’m very confident in my daughter’s appearance, so I always thought she didn’t make it onto the ‘Sinking Fish’ list because our Xihui Kingdom is too remote and its news is blocked.” Wen Yunmei looked Cheng Hong Ling up and down and suddenly praised her own daughter.
“Of course. With Sister Ruo Yi’s beauty, if she were willing to go out and about, she would definitely make it onto the ‘Sinking Fish’ list.” Cheng Hong Ling, though unaware of why the other party was inexplicably boasting, dutifully agreed.
“Yes! So when I heard that a girl whose appearance could rival my daughter’s had appeared in the Hong Hua Sect in Huang Tian Prefecture, I didn’t believe it at all. But seeing you in person today, I am truly convinced.” Wen Yunmei finally got to the point of her praise after beating around the bush.
“Aunt Wen, you flatter me. How could I possibly compare to Sister Ruo Yi?” Cheng Hong Ling quickly said humbly.
‘She’s just praising someone, does she need to be so indirect?’ Qi Huang was completely stunned.
This wasn’t the end of it. Wen Yunmei then proceeded to chat about anything and everything, not at all like someone who had come to discuss important matters.
“Aunt Wen, did Ruo Yi Sister tell you why I came today?” After about fifteen minutes, Cheng Hong Ling finally couldn’t hold back.
A strange smile flickered across Wen Yunmei’s face, and she then feigned ignorance and asked, “No? Niece, is there something you need?”
“Mother! I clearly…” Mu Ruoyi, standing beside her, became anxious and was about to argue back, but was sternly glared at by her mother.
Cheng Hong Ling took a deep breath. Once her emotions stabilized, she patiently explained the situation again, then pleaded, “Aunt Wen, for the sake of us all being under the Immortal Alliance, please help me. If there’s anything you need me to do, I will never refuse.”
Wen Yunmei deliberately put on a look of difficulty and said, “Niece Hong Ling, you don’t know, but although the Mu Linglong technique is profound, each time it’s used, it damages one’s foundation. The risk is truly very great!”
“Damages the foundation? Is it that serious?” Cheng Hong Ling confirmed in disbelief.
“Yes, sometimes it’s more severe, sometimes it’s lighter, it’s completely random. You also know that Ruo Yi is the future of Shuiyu Valley. We can’t let her take such risks easily. Otherwise, if anything unexpected happens, what will happen to the women of this valley in the future?” Wen Yunmei explained with a sigh, but her phoenix eyes were still darting back and forth.
‘Damages the foundation, and it’s random? What kind of ghost technique is this? And they have the nerve to call it ‘Mu Linglong’? They might as well rename it ‘Mu Lingwei’!’ Qi Huang couldn’t help but complain.
Cheng Hong Ling fell into a struggle. After a long while, she said with a hint of pleading, “Aunt Wen, is there really no other way?”
“Actually, there is a way.” Wen Yunmei said leisurely.
“What?” Cheng Hong Ling asked eagerly.
“If you can join my Shuiyu Valley, then we will have another hope. Ruo Yi can then perform Mu Linglong without any worries.” Wen Yunmei finally revealed her true intention after beating around the bush for so long.
“…” Cheng Hong Ling’s pretty face instantly turned grim.
Qi Huang also found it laughable, realizing that’s what she had been waiting for: the opportunity.
“Aunt Wen, to be honest, it’s impossible for me to leave Hong Hua Sect!” Cheng Hong Ling then stated her attitude seriously.
“Why? Hong Hua Sect’s strength is weak, and it cannot meet the resources you need for cultivation. I also heard that the Immortal Alliance in Yongning Prefecture has changed its regulations. The Evergreen Convention can only be participated in by teams. You didn’t even obtain a Prefecture-level Immortal Seed quota last year. If you stay there, you will never have a chance to succeed.” Wen Yunmei explained the seriousness of the situation.
“I understand all of this, but Hong Hua Sect has treated me well. I cannot be ungrateful. Moreover, the people of Huang Tian Prefecture also need me. If I leave, what will happen to them?” Cheng Hong Ling retorted.
“But what about your father? Don’t you want to find your father?” Wen Yunmei reminded her calmly.
“If saving him requires sacrificing the entire population of Huang Tian Prefecture, then I can only be an unfilial daughter.” Cheng Hong Ling said after a moment of struggle, gritting her teeth.
Hearing this, Qi Huang was completely stunned. Wen Yunmei and her daughter were also dumbfounded. Neither of them had expected that Cheng Hong Ling, a mere fifteen-year-old, would have such a selfless approach to handling matters.
“Aunt Wen, since that’s the case, I’ll take my leave first. I’ll visit you again another day!” With her father weighing on her mind, Cheng Hong Ling didn’t dare to delay any longer. She stood up and headed for the door.
Wen Yunmei and her daughter exchanged glances, the anxiety on their faces clearly visible. They were truly in a panic now.
“Wait! Niece Hong Ling, if you truly want to save your father and don’t want to leave Hong Hua Sect, there is another way.” Wen Yunmei quickly stood up and called out.
“What way?” Cheng Hong Ling stopped.
“Marry my daughter.” Wen Yunmei said, her words shocking everyone.
