Chapter 437 - 236: Lustful Boars Must Be Castrated
Chunchan’s smile froze, his wide brows furrowed, and he slowly grasped the hilt of the Chunchan Sword, saying solemnly:
"Chunchan may have a gentle nature, but that doesn’t mean he won’t get angry when slandered!"
"It turns out the ’Chun’ in ’Chunchan’ refers to being in heat. In my hometown, we deal with such amorous boars by castrating them; otherwise, they smell foul."
You Su stroked his scruffy beard, speaking coarsely, a cold gleam flickering in Chunchan’s eyes.
He Kongyue was originally in a posture of accountability, but You Su’s words amused him, and he felt touched by You Su’s unconditional loyalty.
He Kongyue’s words were indeed hard to verify in the moment, but You Su was firmly convinced, only because among these women there was a courtesan...
In terms of frequenting brothels, You Su admired He Kongyue. Surely it was when He Kongyue was whispering sweet nothings to that courtesan from Hongchen Hall that he heard this rumor and thus learned about Chunchan’s true nature.
Ye Erong’s expression shifted unpredictably multiple times. She could sense the tragic stories of those girls in this weak scholar’s words, and she could empathize with them. Yet, she still found it hard to believe that this gentle and refined swordsman could be such a scoundrel.
For a moment, she was also at a loss, and the servants eager to act behind her didn’t know who to confront.
"Miss Ye, this fellow must have been hidden nearby, eavesdropping on our conversation earlier. He must have his own motives for coming here; don’t believe him."
Chunchan, with his Water Condensation Perfection Realm, was wary of the group of Condensed Water cultivators behind the girl but was more concerned about leaving a bad impression on this noble girl.
Ye Erong glared angrily at He Kongyue and You Su.
He Kongyue shook his head, "Chunchan, you speak well. With so many excellent male cultivators in the world, why settle for a hypocritical rogue like you? Mr. You, reveal yourself."
You Su was still playing the brute and didn’t quite understand:
"What?"
"I want you to reveal yourself!"
This was their code to remove disguises. You Su didn’t understand its meaning but still complied, removing his scruffy beard and thick brows in two or three gestures and scooping up water from a nearby puddle to wipe away the brown powder on his face.
His brows were like distant mountains, his eyes like deep pools, with water droplets sliding along the edge of his sideburns like dew slipping off pine and bamboo, recalling the fresh and clear morning of a winter day.
Ye Erong’s beautiful eyes widened, light flickering within them, unable to look away from You Su’s face.
At this moment, she had already forgotten about Chunchan entirely, with only one thought in her mind:
"Brother, what is your name?"
Her voice was soft and gentle, in sharp contrast with her previous domineering manner.
You Su was about to make up a name on the spot, but He Kongyue seized the moment and said:
"He’s called You Su."
"So it’s Brother You Su..." Ye Erong shyly lowered her head, suddenly looked up in astonishment, "You Su?!"
"Exactly, the You Su you were just talking about. Black hair, black eyes, black clothes, black sword, the identity of the second disciple of Lotus Sword Venerable, no one dares impersonate him."
He Kongyue clasped his hands behind his back, observing the girl’s appearance, knowing he had a chance.
"Mr. You, show them the Token."
"This... doesn’t seem right..."
You Su realized he was being used as a distraction, feeling a bit uncomfortable.
He Kongyue noticed You Su’s dilemma, thinking that this person has some integrity, not fond of romance without commitment.
He simply took out a silk handkerchief, wiped his face, revealing a handsome appearance that was no less than You Su’s, carrying a lively vigor compared to You Su’s steadfastness.
He also took out a token from his waist, a lustrous Jade Pendant engraved with a golden ’He’ character.
"I am He Kongyue from the He Family in Henggao City. Miss Ye should have heard of my name. Everything I said earlier was the truth, not a single lie. Now, does Miss Ye believe?"
Not only Ye Erong showed surprise, but Chunchan’s expression also became stiff.
His master, the Lotus Sword Venerable, had told them that among their peers, He Kongyue from the He Family would be one of their formidable opponents.
"It truly is Brother He!"
Although the three Immortal Families don’t have good relations, being descendants from the main branch, they are certainly acquainted.
"If not for me, you would have really been deceived by him." He Kongyue shook his head with a soft sigh.
Even compared to outsiders, Ye Erong, no matter how foolish, should trust those she knows well, especially with You Su’s stunning beauty, she was already fully awake.
"Thank you, Brother He!" Ye Erong hurriedly thanked him, then glanced at You Su and timidly added, "Also thank you, Brother You Su..."
You Su dared not accept the thanks, but Ye Erong glanced shyly, eventually chuckling to herself.
She couldn’t help but suspect she misheard what Qingchen had said; surely he mentioned that You Su’s stunning looks lead him to disguise as ugly daily to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Luckily... luckily she saw his true appearance firsthand, or she would have continued to misunderstand...
"Miss Ye, you now realize Chunchan isn’t one to be spared, right? I tell you, I know many young cultivators like Mr. You. Let my brother and me pass, and once back in Henggao City, I’ll introduce you to several more."
He Kongyue revealed his intentions, the door to this opportunity was held by the Ye Family, and to explore it, they needed this young lady to speak up.
Ye Erong heard He Kongyue affectionately call Mr. You "Old Brother" repeatedly, clearly showing a close relationship. She seemed to transform into an obedient and charming person:
"This chance is everyone’s; naturally, all can seek it. My Ye Family won’t monopolize it. Brother He is welcome to come over."
"Mr. You, I told you Miss Ye is naturally docile!"
He Kongyue patted You Su’s shoulder and walked past the crowd into the valley bottom.
Chunchan also intended to follow but was stopped by Ye Erong and a group of servants.
"Miss Ye still doesn’t believe me? I swear that the heavens and the earth can vouch for my feelings towards Miss Ye. Even if I don’t get this opportunity, I will return to the Ye Mansion with Miss Ye!"
Chunchan took a step forward, sincerely expressing his feelings.
"Fine, and let me invite the Changchun Sect’s second senior sister, Taiyi Dock’s little apprentice sister, and that courtesan from Hongchen Hall as well. We can all chat and get acquainted."
Ye Erong only knew after calming down that she had fallen into Chunchan’s trap unknowingly, and the one who saved her was You Su.
"I admit I have indeed made mistakes before, but as feelings are mutual, can I really be entirely to blame?"
Chunchan grew anxious and secretly regretted it.
He merely wanted to use Miss Ye’s status to gather some information about the tomb. No sooner had he made a move than the woman started thinking of marriage and family?
"Once the tomb opens, I won’t stop you, lest they say bad things about my Ye Family. But until then, don’t think of getting close."
Rather than gaining an opportunity of little use to her, Ye Erong prefers to punish the scoundrel:
"Ye Tong, go and relay this to the Lotus Sword Venerable, speak of her disciple’s deeds to her. Let her elder prove it personally, lest we are accused of injustice against him! Brother He, bound by identity, cannot speak directly, but I, as an eyewitness, dare expose your true nature!"
"Yes." A servant responded.
Chunchan heard the words, the smile seemingly welded onto his face finally turned into a bitter expression, only feeling a cold chill in his lower body, hastily pleading:
"Don’t! Miss Ye, I’m willing to be married into your family!"
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