My Silly, Sweet Wife

Ye Guichen also smiled, watching Yan Liang’s back, seemingly not taking Yan Liang’s words to heart at all.

Chu Liuxiang leaned closer to Ye Guichen, worriedly saying: ”Brother Ye, you’ve caught Yan Liang’s attention, and that’s not a good thing.”

”Why, is this Yan Liang formidable?” Ye Guichen asked.

Chu Liuxiang sighed: ”He’s only twenty-seven and already reached the first level of the Qi Refining Realm. Wouldn’t you say that’s formidable? Moreover, he comes from the hidden sect Biyun Sect, and I heard Biyun Sect has connections with a major sect in the hidden world. Sigh... You should be more cautious in the future.”

Ye Guichen nodded, not saying more.

”Ladies and gentlemen, I had no intention of participating in any competition. I apologize for any offense today.” Ye Guichen cupped his hands towards the remaining people.

Most people now understood what had just occurred.

But dared not voice their anger against Yan Liang.

Yet their goodwill towards Ye Guichen increased significantly.

If Ye Guichen hadn’t made a move to slay the saber-toothed tiger and giant frog, they might all be dead.

Of course, aside from that, since Ye Guichen had the ability to slay the saber-toothed tiger and giant frog, his cultivation must be strong, worthy of their respect.

”Brother, thank you!”

”Yes, if you need anything from us after this, please feel free to ask.”

”We might have become acquainted through conflict, but we likely stand little chance in the upcoming competitions. With your ability, Brother, why not keep trying?”

”Yeah, we don’t want Yan Liang to win; Brother Ye, if you’re willing, maybe there’s still a chance.”

Chu Liuxiang chimed in, saying, ”Indeed, why don’t you participate in the next competition? If you become the Dongfang Family’s son-in-law, even if that woman’s a hideous monster, you could reach the top instantly. Moreover, Dongfang Yue is a real beauty.”

Ye Guichen chuckled, ”I have a fiancée, I just got caught up in this by accident.”

”What’s the matter; what woman can compare to Dongfang Yue?”

”Exactly, Brother Ye, we support you continuing to the next round.”

Everyone looked at Ye Guichen with anticipation.

Ye Guichen just smiled, not entangling in this issue further, turning to walk outside.

Originally thinking there’d be someone to greet him upon exit.

Strangely, the outside atmosphere seemed somewhat oppressive.

The previously closed iron gate was already open, and everyone in the Dongfang Family appeared flustered.

Even Yan Liang, who had just stepped outside, felt something strange.

”Brother, what’s happening?” Yan Liang grabbed a servant to ask.

The man glanced at Yan Liang and sighed, ”Are you here for the marriage contest? Don’t bother competing anymore. Just five minutes ago, we just received news...”

”Afu, what are you doing!”

Before the servant could finish speaking, someone suddenly yelled at him: ”Hurry up with your work, don’t gossip!”

The servant named Afu shivered, glanced at Yan Liang, and quickly scurried off.

Yan Liang’s confusion grew.

Then, a middle-aged man approached.

The man looked at Yan Liang and the others who had just come out behind him, and solemnly said, ”I am the Dongfang Family’s Third Elder, Dongfang Cheng. The marriage contest is temporarily suspended. Please leave for now, and when the next round is held, we’ll notify you.”

”Third Elder, what do you mean?”

”Yeah, has something happened?”

”Third Elder, is there anywhere we could help?”

Many people crowded forward, eagerly trying to show their enthusiasm.

But Dongfang Cheng clearly had no intention of explaining further, waving them off to leave quickly.

Yan Liang also hesitated to speak, seeing Dongfang Cheng unwilling to say more, he could only cupped his hands and left.

Ye Guichen noticed Dongfang Hong was nowhere to be seen, knowing staying any longer held no purpose, followed them out.

As for how the Dongfang Family would treat the Chen Family in the future, Ye Guichen was still pondering.

But he wouldn’t flatter someone else’s coldness, making a fool of himself.

However, seeing the Dongfang Family in such a frantic state, something must have happened.

”Strange, everything was fine before, and suddenly it feels like the sky’s falling?”

”How would I know, look, the Dongfang Family clearly doesn’t want to mention it. There must be something really big going on.”

”But what could possibly have happened?”

Chu Liuxiang and a few other survivors whispered among themselves, overflowing with curiosity.

Yan Liang, walking ahead, overheard their discussions and snorted, ”Hmph, even if something’s happened with the Dongfang Family, do you think you could offer any help?”

Whoosh, whoosh!

Suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed behind Ye Guichen and the others.

A team of over ten, all armed with weapons and wearing tight suits, rushed past Ye Guichen and the others, as if preparing for battle.

Yan Liang hesitated briefly, then quickly followed.

Chu Liuxiang also grew curious, pulling Ye Guichen along, ”Come, come, come, since they won’t talk, let’s follow them and see. Anything that prompts the Dongfang Family to mobilize like this must be significant.”

Ye Guichen didn’t want to meddle, but under gentle pressure, allowed Chu Liuxiang to tug him along.

As for the others, injured in the beast fight, despite boundless curiosity, they shook their heads and left directly.

Neither Ye Guichen nor Yan Liang were people they could afford to provoke.

Even if the Dongfang Family really faced trouble, the family boasted numerous experts, and their interference was unwelcome.

It’s better to return and focus on cultivation, improving their skills faster.

The team moved quickly, and though Chu Liuxiang appeared plump, he didn’t lag behind.

Ye Guichen watched in amazement.

Chu Liuxiang seemed to have cultivated a speed-enhancing technique, although not yet a Qi Refiner, his speed matched one.

Ye Guichen possessed keen hearing, and following the Dongfang family’s team, he gleaned a few hints from their fragmented conversations.

Vaguely, they seemed to mention White Mist Valley, and Lady Dongfang Yue.

Although he couldn’t hear clearly, Ye Guichen could infer that it seemed related to White Mist Valley and Dongfang Yue.

”Chu Liuxiang, what exactly is White Mist Valley?” Ye Guichen asked Chu Liuxiang.

Chu Liuxiang paused, ”Why the sudden interest?”

”Just curious,” Ye Guichen replied casually.

Chu Liuxiang pondered for a moment, ”Do you know where the beasts we encountered in the cage came from? They came exactly from White Mist Valley.”

”White Mist Valley is located within Xianju Mountain. Though not expansive, stretching only about two hundred miles, it’s the most terrifying place in Xianju Mountain. It’s said only Qi Refiners can enter; those below that, stepping in is a death sentence.”

”I’ve also heard that White Mist Valley was named for its perennial white mist, which is manifested Spiritual Energy. Not only does it house numerous beasts, it also is home to a Spiritual Snake demon. Tsk tsk, they say that Spiritual Snake demon spells doom even for a Qi Refiner.”

”For years, the families of Xianju Mountain have regarded White Mist Valley as forbidden, fearing to trespass.” Suddenly reminded of something, Chu Liuxiang gazed towards the direction the Dongfang family’s team ran, then glanced at Ye Guichen, finally slapping his forehead ”Brother Ye, are you saying the Dongfang family is heading to White Mist Valley?”