My Silly, Sweet Wife

The monkey was evidently very powerful, with an aura of blood energy that made everyone shiver with just a glance.

Even Dongfang Ming, a high-ranking member of the Dongfang Family, felt that this creature could easily crush him with one slap.

But now, the monkey not only knelt before Ye Guichen, but also appeared to worship him devotedly.

Along with the other demonic beasts prostrating themselves, everyone felt their understanding of reality had been completely overturned.

Ye Guichen, however, was deep in thought, guessing it might have something to do with the mysterious artifact the ancient tree had given him that resembled a token of the immortals.

”Arise!”

Calming his thoughts, Ye Guichen gently patted the back of the monkey’s hand, and with a leap, jumped directly onto its back.

”Take me out of White Mist Valley.”

The monkey let out a long howl, as if deeply honored, and in a flash, was gone without a trace.

As for the other demonic beasts, they scattered quickly.

The hearts of Dongfang Ming and the others were finally at ease.

They exchanged glances.

Ultimately, they smiled wryly: ”It seems we missed a perfect suitor.”

With such a powerful monkey following Ye Guichen’s commands, his worth would surely skyrocket.

He could undoubtedly surpass all other suitors.

However, they were just hesitating earlier, feeling that Dongfang Yue was being too reckless.

Dongfang Yue, however, pursed her lips, unable to shake the image of Ye Guichen riding away on the monkey’s back from her mind.

Too dashing.

If she could have such a man, her life would be complete.

Half a day later.

The group from the Dongfang Family returned to the Dongfang estate.

Seeing Dongfang Yue safely back, the Dongfang Clan Leader praised Dongfang Ming and Dongfang Feng profusely, and offered condolences for those who had died.

After sending everyone else away, the Dongfang Clan Leader specifically kept Dongfang Ming and Dongfang Feng behind.

”After spending several days in White Mist Valley, what actually happened?” the Dongfang Clan Leader asked, fixing his gaze on Dongfang Ming and Dongfang Feng.

The two exchanged glances.

Dongfang Ming finally spoke: ”Clan Leader, there’s something we’ve been wanting to report to you, but it sounds quite unbelievable...”

”Speak!” the Dongfang Clan Leader commanded.

Dongfang Ming nodded: ”You already know that Elder Dongfang Hong died at the hands of that one called Ye Guichen. What are your plans regarding this matter?”

The Dongfang Clan Leader snorted coldly: ”That Ye Guichen was brought in by Dongfang Hong, and now that he’s dead, we must avenge Elder Dongfang Hong! Hmph, I heard that Ye Guichen has deep ties with the Chen Family. In that case, we will uproot the Chen Family as well. They’re just a mundane family, not worth any effort.”

At these words, Dongfang Ming and Dongfang Feng couldn’t help but twitch the corners of their mouths, their expressions seeming to say ”Just as expected.”

Dongfang Feng quickly added: ”Clan Leader, this is also the unbelievable matter we’ve been wanting to discuss with you.”

The Dongfang Clan Leader raised an eyebrow, displeased: ”What is it now? Speak clearly without hesitation!”

”Here’s the thing, our escape from White Mist Valley was likely thanks to Ye Guichen. Moreover, he might have gained some legendary benefits and possibly even encountered the great demon of the valley,” Dongfang Ming hastened to explain.

The Dongfang Clan Leader straightened: ”What are you trying to say? Speak clearly!”

Knowing this matter concerns the future of the Dongfang Family, Dongfang Ming dared not hide anything. He recounted the events of the beasts’ submission, followed by their experience in the underground cave where they seemed to fall into chaos after encountering a statue, only to wake up later.

Not only this, but they also vividly described Ye Guichen’s conduct in detail.

”All evidence suggests that Ye Guichen might have obtained a significant opportunity, able to command the submission of the beasts, which is beyond anything we could handle.”

The Dongfang Clan Leader fell silent.

If what Dongfang Ming and Dongfang Feng said was true, everything needed careful consideration.

”You say Yue’er wants to marry that young man?” After a long pause, the Dongfang Clan Leader spoke again: ”But that young man didn’t agree?”

”Indeed. Initially, we thought Ye Guichen was just bluffing, advancing by retreating. But later we realized he truly doesn’t fancy Miss Yue’er, having no intention of marrying her,” Dongfang Feng quickly responded.

The Dongfang Clan Leader exhaled a long breath: ”In that case, you all should immediately investigate who this Ye Guichen is. Dongfang Ming, you should promptly visit the Chen Family. It’s said that their original family was destroyed, but a branch family overtook them? Haha, go deliver some congratulatory gifts, establish ties with the current Chen Family, and subtly convey the Dongfang Family’s intentions across Xianju Mountain, warning them not to target the Chen Family.”

”The Clan Leader is wise...” Dongfang Ming and Dongfang Feng were not fools. Hearing the Dongfang Clan Leader’s words, they were overjoyed.

They had witnessed Ye Guichen’s terror firsthand and were reluctant, if not forced, to confront him as an enemy.

Moreover, few knew of Dongfang Hong’s death.

This matter could be kept under wraps, avoiding casting a shadow over the Dongfang Family.

If Ye Guichen indeed had seized a significant opportunity, he might control the great formation of Xianju Mountain and even the array in White Mist Valley. At that time, the Dongfang Family would surely need to curry favor with Ye Guichen.

Furthermore, if someone truly could master Xianju Mountain’s array, the Immortal Residence Array would act as a natural barrier. Even experts beyond the level of a Qi Refiner might not easily breach it.

If developed appropriately, Xianju Mountain might soon become the most powerful entity among all hidden sects and families.

After all, this array was arranged by immortals over a millennium ago, surpassing today’s array practitioners by far.

Though they’ve resided in Xianju Mountain for years, they have almost no understanding of the formation.

Especially White Mist Valley, which had become a forbidden zone.

If they could freely access White Mist Valley in the future, the herbs and beasts within could elevate all families in Xianju Mountain to a new level.

Of course, this was merely their daydream.

Before that, they needed evidence that Ye Guichen truly obtained the means to control the Xianju Mountain Formation.

In a pavilion of the Dongfang Family estate.

The pavilion faced a lake.

Having returned, Dongfang Yue had changed into a gown, her hair adorned with a hairpin, and her delicate hands cupping her cheeks as she gazed absentmindedly at the pair of mandarin ducks frolicking on the emerald lake.

Zhu’er stood beside her, hesitant to speak.

Since returning, Dongfang Yue had been in a daze, not uttering a word.

Zhu’er feared Dongfang Yue was frightened in White Mist Valley and tried telling jokes to lighten her mood, but no matter what she said, Dongfang Yue seemed not to hear a thing.

”Miss, are you all right?” Finally, Zhu’er couldn’t hold back her concern any longer.

Dongfang Yue still didn’t respond.

After a long while, Dongfang Yue suddenly asked, ”Zhu’er, what kind of woman do you think someone like Ye Guichen would fancy?”

”Ah?” Zhu’er stared at Dongfang Yue in shock: ”Miss, have you been thinking about him all this time?”

Dongfang Yue turned her head: ”What’s the matter, is that not allowed?”