Chapter 39: A Pervert’s Legacy and a Strategic Alliance

“Don’t worry, Yu’er. Whatever decision you make, I’ll support you. And of course, I won’t be greedy.”

Yue Feng gently stroked Wang Yu’s head, his face alight with doting affection.

“Exactly, exactly! Look how honest this kid is,” Xiaoke added, fanning the flames. “The older those geezers at the Heavenly Palace grow, the more insidious they become.”

Seeing Wang Yu still hesitate, Xiaoke decided to administer a strong dose of persuasion.

“Master, let me tell you something. Zhang Xiaoyou is a die-hard fan of Haotian.

After hearing me say that Haotian’s legacy has found a successor, he’s insisted on carrying forward that inheritance. I couldn’t stop him, no matter what. It’s all of the inheritances, so Master, you understand.”

“What?!” Wang Yu’s heart surged with tumultuous waves. ‘This one’s a pervert too!’

Yue Feng was somewhat bewildered, wondering: ‘Although the All-Spirits Cultivation method is demanding, it shouldn’t be enough for Yu’er to reject it so strongly, right? Could it be related to the body modification Yu’er mentioned before?’ Unbeknownst to him, Yue Feng was nearing the truth.

Wang Yu slapped Yue Feng’s hand away with an irritated grunt, no longer hesitating. “Alright, I’ll go out for some solo training for now. Xiaoke, you’d better make sure everything you said is true. Otherwise, hehe.”

Wang Yu gazed at Xiaoke with a gentle smile. “I’ll send you to the Heavenly Palace, and they can use you for spirit beast cross-breeding experiments.”

Xiaoke imagined the scene, feeling a shiver run down their spine. They nodded repeatedly. “Understood, understood! I’ll give it my all.”

Wang Yu continued, his tone still gentle. “Were you and Yue Feng just now having some kind of exchange I wasn’t privy to? I noticed your expressions were a bit off.”

Yue Feng and Xiaoke shook their heads frantically. This was something they absolutely couldn’t admit.

“Hmph!” Wang Yu snorted when they both adamantly denied it. “Alright, let’s go out.”

Xiaoke wiped away non-existent sweat, thinking to themselves: ‘Master is far too sensitive. But it’s a good thing Master usually doesn’t like to dig too deep.’

***

Zhang Xiaoyou had initially been quite content, being waited on by Yue Cai. However, after seeing Shi Yang being pulled inside, he gradually grew restless.

He drank cup after cup of tea, wondering if something had gone wrong. Xiaoke had always relied on his silver tongue to get by, practically invincible.

He had thought himself flawless, but now it seemed he was still a bit too green. He actually wanted to sneak in and eavesdrop, but he realized that the book was far from simple.

It was certainly not a casual creation of Haotian Daoist Venerable; immense effort must have gone into it. With his cultivation, he could forcibly break through, but the commotion would be extraordinary.

Suddenly, Zhang Xiaoyou felt the divine senses of the others return to their bodies. Wang Yu and the rest also reopened their eyes.

Before Wang Yu and the others could even speak, he immediately declared, “Gentlemen, please hear me out. Everything Xiaoke says is an abyss of deceit.”

“I—” Wang Yu was just about to speak.

Zhang Xiaoyou directly interrupted him. “Don’t be so quick to refuse. You must consider this carefully.”

“I—”

Before Wang Yu could finish, Zhang Xiaoyou exclaimed with immense excitement. “You must believe me!”

“I—”

“You absolutely must believe me! That little thing is slandering me!”

“Enough! Listen to me!” Wang Yu stood directly on the chair and slammed a hand onto the table, his eyes blazing with endless fire. Yue Feng and the others were startled, then thought, ‘So cute! >_<‘

Nevertheless, the effect was good. Zhang Xiaoyou finally quieted down, sitting obediently to listen.

Wang Yu said calmly, “Taking you as a master, that can happen.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoyou’s eyes lit up, and he quickly said, “Believe me, under my careful guidance, we will surely carry forward the legacy of Haotian Daoist Venerable.”

‘Indeed, he’s a pervert!’ Wang Yu coughed lightly. “Um, but I can’t go with you just yet.”

“Why?” Zhang Xiaoyou asked, puzzled.

“Hmm…” What reason should she give? She couldn’t openly say she was afraid they’d steal her house. She glanced at Yue Feng, deciding to let him take advantage this one time.

In Yue Feng’s astonished gaze, Wang Yu wrapped an arm around his shoulders. “I need to go out for training with him. I’ll go to the Heavenly Palace after some time.”

Zhang Xiaoyou watched the two intimately, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Yue Feng felt that not taking advantage of an opportunity would make him a fool. Ignoring Wang Yu’s murderous glare, he unceremoniously pulled Wang Yu into his embrace and said, “I hope Elder will grant our request.”

Zhang Xiaoyou was silent for a moment before asking, “Xiaoyu, how old are you this year?”

Wang Yu appeared underage by any standard. ‘Perverts are running rampant, it seems it’s time to act on behalf of the heavens,’ he thought, his eyes filled with killing intent as he stared at Yue Feng, making Yue Feng’s heart tremble.

Wang Yu said helplessly, “I’m 22. This appearance is due to my cultivation technique.”

Zhang Xiaoyou reluctantly reined in his killing intent, giving a dry laugh.

“You’re an adult, then. That’s good, that’s good. If possible, let me see your cultivation technique. I can see if I can help your body grow. Before that, it’s best not to engage in intimate relations.” He shot Yue Feng a fierce glare with his last words.

“How… how meddlesome,” Wang Yu mumbled, her face flushing.

“No problem, no problem,” Yue Feng said, awkwardly rubbing his nose, enduring the little loli’s fanged attacks.

Zhang Xiaoyou picked up his teacup, preparing to drink, but found it empty. Seeing this, the young girl immediately refilled the elder’s cup. Zhang Xiaoyou looked at the girl with satisfaction.

“And you, young lass, what’s your relation to them?”

Yue Cai replied, “He’s my cousin.”

“Oh, cousins.” Zhang Xiaoyou had just taken a sip from his teacup when Yue Feng’s voice cut in.

“Yes, but she’s also my woman.”

“Pfft!” Zhang Xiaoyou watched the young girl, now also embraced by Yue Feng, his expression blank as he gazed at Yue Feng, who was holding two women.

He silently recited the Heart Calming Incantation he’d secretly acquired from the Daoist Sacred Land. While there were no monogamy rules in the Xuan Heaven Continent, it still depended on one’s status.

At least in Zhang Xiaoyou’s mind, Wang Yu, coming from a ‘homeland’ that produced Daoist Venerables, held a status that would make her paramount in any sacred land or great family on the Xuan Heaven Continent.

Yet this young man dared to maintain a harem. He said slowly, “Young man, learn to be content.”

Yue Feng hadn’t replied yet when Wang Yu grew impatient. She had no idea how coveted she was on this continent. “Alright, none of that matters. Do you agree to what I just proposed, Elder?”

‘I was helping you out,’ Zhang Xiaoyou thought, feeling wronged. ‘Sigh, never mind. Let the youngsters handle their own affairs.

As an old man who’s been single for almost a thousand years, I have no right to speak. Why do I suddenly feel a pang of sadness? Indeed, perhaps I should just chop down that brat who dares to flaunt his harem in front of me.’

“Agreed,” Zhang Xiaoyou declared, finding it acceptable.

“By the way, Elder Zhang, I’d like to ask you for something.” Yue Feng suddenly interjected, handing him a jade pendant.

Zhang Xiaoyou looked at the jade pendant in his hand, momentarily stunned.

“Zhao Ritian’s jade pendant, eh? Haha, that boy certainly helped us a great deal back then. It seems he intended this as a gift for his successor. Speak your mind; by reason and sentiment, I should help.”

Yue Feng stood up and pointed to the young girl beside him. “Elder Zhang, you can discern Cai’er’s physique, can’t you?”

Zhang Xiaoyou paused, then focused his gaze. A Stone Spirit Body. He hadn’t noticed earlier. He nodded.

Yue Feng bowed deeply to Zhang Xiaoyou. “If possible, I’d like to ask you to help me recommend Cai’er to the Valley Master of Hundred Flowers Valley, who also possesses a Stone Spirit Body.”