Chapter 1634: Chapter 1623: Conspiracy! Cooperation?
First floor of the Water Moon Tower.
As Hu Er and Huang Zhong were apologizing to Ye Chenfeng.
A dignified-looking old man walked into the Water Moon Tower, followed by a distinguished middle-aged man. Their gazes immediately fixed on Ye Chenfeng.
Ye Chenfeng met their gaze, clearly sensing that the old man’s strength was at the Peak Third Heaven of the Reincarnation Realm, while the middle-aged man was at the Initial Stage of the First Heaven of the Reincarnation Realm.
This old man was the current Family Head of the Shuis, and also the grandfather of Shui Ziyan and Shui Menghan, named Shui Hongfu.
The middle-aged man behind Shui Hongfu was the father of Shui Ziyan and Shui Menghan, Shui Yifan.
When Ye Chenfeng sensed their strength, Shui Hongfu and Shui Yifan also felt Ye Chenfeng’s power, their expressions momentarily stunned.
Back when Shui Ziyan was in charge of the Ziyun Auction House in Tianyao City, Ye Chenfeng crafted many storage rings for them to sell.
Shui Ziyan naturally did not hide this from Shui Hongfu and Shui Yifan, and they had learned about Ye Chenfeng’s strength from her before.
Later, with the ancient tombs of gods and demons, Shui Ziyan and Shui Menghan didn’t hide anything either. Shui Hongfu and Shui Yifan thought Ye Chenfeng had died in the ruins, feeling a moment of pity!
After all, the storage rings Ye Chenfeng crafted were far superior to those produced by the Refining Sect. Although neither Shui Ziyan nor Shui Hongfu knew of Ye Chenfeng’s refining standards, they were sure it wouldn’t be mediocre.
With a kindly smile breaking across his dignified face, Shui Hongfu strode towards Ye Chenfeng and the others, looking at Shui Ziyan and saying, "Zi Yan, you’re not being honest! This young friend must be Ye Chenfeng, right? Young friend Ye’s strength is clearly at the Middle Stage of the First Heaven of the Creation Realm now."
Shui Ziyan smiled and explained, "Grandfather, my brother cannot be measured by ordinary standards. When I first met him, he was indeed only at the Peak Fourth Heaven of the Spirit Communication Realm. In less than a year, he’s reached the Middle Stage of the First Heaven of the Creation Realm."
Upon hearing Shui Ziyan’s explanation, Shui Hongfu and Shui Yifan felt a jolt inside. Less than a year to leap from the Spirit Communication Realm to the Creation Realm—such cultivation talent was astonishing. Additionally, Ye Chenfeng was an Artifact Refiner, prompting Shui Hongfu and Shui Yifan to take him seriously.
Shui Hongfu turned to Huang Zhong beside him, saying, "Huang Zhong, open the Tianzi Number One Private Room. I want to properly thank Young Friend Ye."
Huang Zhong paused but then quickly nodded in response, hurrying to make preparations.
After briefly introducing themselves, Shui Hongfu suggested, "Young Friend Ye, how about giving this old man some face and letting me treat you to a drink?"
As the saying goes, one doesn’t hit a smiling face. Furthermore, with Shui Ziyan and Shui Menghan involved, Ye Chenfeng found it hard to refuse, casually saying, "Old Master, alright, I’ll have a few drinks with you."
Shui Hongfu’s grin broadened, nodding in satisfaction, "Very good, very good. Young Friend Ye suits the old man’s taste wonderfully! My granddaughter often mentions you. Let’s head up to the third floor."
Led by Shui Hongfu and Shui Yifan, Ye Chenfeng and the others entered the Tianzi Number One Private Room on the third floor.
Describing the Tianzi Number One Private Room with two words: luxurious; with three words: very luxurious; with four words: extremely luxurious.
The Tianzi Number One Private Room was decorated and arranged so impeccably that no fault could be found. The floor was carpeted with precious beast pelts, and a spirit-gathering array was set up in the center of the room to slightly draw in spiritual energy.
The furnishings around the private room were extraordinarily lavish, exuding sophistication.
Shui Menghan leaned closer to Ye Chenfeng, whispered, "Brother Ye, the Tianzi Number One Private Room isn’t normally open to anyone! Even my sister and I can’t enter casually."
"Though there are branches of the Water Moon Tower in many places in the Earth Profound Realm, the Tianzi Number One Private Room exists only here."
Ye Chenfeng nodded silently. Clearly, Shui Hongfu and Shui Yifan valued him highly; otherwise, they wouldn’t open the Tianzi Number One Private Room.
"Menghan, stop bothering Young Friend Ye. If you genuinely like him, and he likes you too, I’m not against this marriage," Shui Hongfu said teasingly.
Shui Menghan shyly stepped aside, but internally, she felt a spark of joy.
Shui Hongfu and Shui Yifan personally invited Ye Chenfeng to take a seat. Understanding Ye Chenfeng’s incredible potential and recalling that he rescued Shui Ziyan and Shui Menghan from the ancient tombs, Shui Hongfu and Shui Yifan sincerely wanted to thank him.
Once everyone was seated, an array of delicious dishes was soon laid out on the table.
Shui Hongfu raised his glass towards Ye Chenfeng, saying, "Young Friend Ye, I’m very grateful for you selling so many storage rings to our Ziyun Auction House, and for saving my granddaughters at the ruins. Also, today, without your alert, we wouldn’t have known the Dings had mixed with Demonic Path beings."
"This glass of wine, I drink first as a token of gratitude."
Shui Hongfu downed his drink in one go. As the Family Head of the Shuis, being able to set aside pride at his age was indeed rare.
So, Ye Chenfeng naturally didn’t hesitate, downing his glass too.
Following that, Shui Yifan also politely chatted with Ye Chenfeng, and the two drank together.
"How long does Young Friend Ye plan to stay in Tianyun City?" Shui Hongfu asked after a few drinks.
Ye Chenfeng intended to return to Ye Gate, then enter the Dragon Origin Secret Realm, not wanting to waste time here, so he replied, "I’ll be leaving soon."
Upon hearing this, Shui Menghan immediately showed reluctance, and a faintly resentful look flickered in Shui Ziyan’s eyes.
Shui Hongfu smiled, saying, "Young Friend Ye, tomorrow there’s an auction at our Ziyun Auction House in Tianyun City. You don’t have to rush off; perhaps there’ll be something of interest to you at the auction!"
Shui Menghan quickly added, "Yes, Brother Ye, stay for the night!"
Ye Chenfeng had ample time before returning to Ye Gate and entering the Dragon Origin Secret Realm, so staying another day in Tianyun City was no issue. Eventually, he agreed, planning to see if anything useful appeared at the auction.
With Ye Chenfeng agreeing to stay another day, the atmosphere at the dinner table became lively once more.
...
Night gradually descended.
Not only did Jiang Tongde, the Great Elder of the Shuis, have a residence in the Shuis, but he also owned an estate elsewhere in Tianyun City.
After falling out with the Shuis’ direct lineage, Jiang Tongde moved out of the Shuis’ compound.
At this moment.
Inside Jiang Tongde’s room.
Candlelight flickered on the table.
Jiang Tongde sat in his chair, his face shadowed with gloom. He’d just heard that Ye Chenfeng had moved into the Shuis, indicating a significant relationship between them.
Jiang Tongde’s dried hands clenched into fists instantly. He hadn’t devised a foolproof plan, but he couldn’t neglect his grandson’s blood vengeance.
"Creak!"
The door suddenly opened by itself.
A gust of cold wind blew into the room.
The candlelight on the table flickered violently, as if it might extinguish at any moment.
Jiang Tongde’s expression grew stern, demanding, "Who are you?"
As his voice fell.
A shadowy figure appeared before Jiang Tongde, a hideous face illuminated by the candlelight.
This hideous figure was an old man, his head shaved bald, clad in a black monk robe.
The repulsive old man clasped his hands together, his voice raspy, "Donor, Monk Ghost Face visits tonight for an urgent discussion."
The repulsive old man was none other than the ghost-faced monk from the Demonic Path linked to the Dings!
The ghost-faced monk continued, "Great Elder, I’ve heard of your discord with the Shuis’ direct lineage. It seems their ancestor may be emerging from seclusion soon. When that occurs, it’s the end for your lineage. With my assistance, you can eradicate the Shuis’ direct lineage before their ancestor reemerges."
"Tonight, I’ve come seeking cooperation, as the Shuis’ direct lineage has provoked me!"
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