Chapter 2045 - 2041: Meeting the Mothers
Ye Fan couldn’t make Li Yunhuo surrender, so Ye Fan had to use the most direct method, imprisoning Li Yunhuo first and waiting for the right opportunity to ask him some questions about the heavenly tribulation.
"I won’t kill you, because if I did, it might trigger the heavenly tribulation. No matter what, I won’t do anything to slaughter my teachers and elders," said Ye Fan. "I am somewhat grateful to you, because you brought me into the cultivation world, letting me engage with cultivation and achieve what I have today. Although your purpose and motives weren’t pure, I won’t repay kindness with ingratitude."
Li Yunhuo could hear what Ye Fan said, but it was impossible for Li Yunhuo to respond with any answers to Ye Fan.
After imprisoning Li Yunhuo, the most important thing was not to let Pan Gu and Fu Xi notice. He had to ensure Li Yunhuo’s safety.
Afterward, Ye Fan immediately returned to Earth. Having finished his fight with Li Yunhuo, he suddenly felt a bit weary and wanted to see Li Zhaojun to discuss some matters. Upon returning to Earth, he headed straight to where Li Zhaojun lived.
At this time, Li Zhaojun and Min Shang had just returned from outside. When Li Zhaojun sensed Ye Fan’s return, a slight smile appeared on her face, evidently satisfied with her arrangements.
"Sister, you know how to handle certain things, right?" asked Li Zhaojun.
Min Shang nodded slightly. Clearly, Li Zhaojun understood the rules well and would not tell Ye Fan about Li Zhaojun’s matters to prevent Ye Fan from blaming the two.
Li Zhaojun then personally came downstairs to greet him, and Ye Fan was already standing in the center of the living room. Li Zhaojun approached him with a smile and said, "Ye Fan, you’re back?"
"Hmm... After doing a few things, I wanted to come back and see you. Are you well?" Ye Fan asked with concern. After all, Li Zhaojun was Ye Fan’s lawful wife; his relationship with her was different from that with other women.
"I’ve always been fine. Take good care of yourself so you have one less thing to worry about," Li Zhaojun teased.
"If everyone were like you, the world would be at peace," Ye Fan said, implying something more.
"If everyone turned towards you, I’d drown in jealousy," Li Zhaojun said sourly. "Are you still worried about the heavenly tribulation?"
"The heavenly tribulation is imminent; until it’s overcome, I can’t let my guard down for a moment. The tribulation is about success or failure and affects the destinies of many, so I have to succeed," Ye Fan said, his brows furrowed, his expression suddenly very serious.
"Is there anything I can do to help you? You are my husband; at this time, I really want to help you. We should face difficulties together; you shouldn’t bear everything on your own. I can’t bear to do that," said Li Zhaojun, looking at Ye Fan with eyes full of urgency and worry.
"I don’t need you to do anything; just protect yourself, so I won’t be worried, and neither will the family. During the tribulation, I might not be able to look out for you, so you have to be careful in everything," Ye Fan said, looking at Li Zhaojun with a caring gaze. After all, as a couple, if something really happened to him, Li Zhaojun would be the most pitiful.
"I want to do something for you, or when the heavenly tribulation comes, I want to help you," Li Zhaojun wanted to speak but stopped, eager to express her idea but unable to, clearly in great anxiety.
"Just help me take good care of both sets of parents, then I will have nothing to worry about. Let’s go see our parents; it’s been a while since we last went to visit them. I miss them and haven’t fulfilled my filial duties as a son. Remember to visit them often. Before and after the heavenly tribulation, there will be many things, and it might take a long time before I can visit them again," Ye Fan paused, then added.
"Don’t worry, with me here, both sets of parents will be fine. You focus on your own matters. Whenever you want to go back, I’ll accompany you," Li Zhaojun said gently, making Ye Fan feel much more at ease.
"I want to visit them before the heavenly tribulation, so let’s go now," Ye Fan said firmly, leaving no room for negotiation.
"Alright, I’ll pack up and we can leave," Li Zhaojun said as she quietly went upstairs.
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The place where Ye Fan’s parents and Li Zhaojun’s mother lived was high in altitude, with fresh air and beautiful scenery, hard for outsiders to find. This was why they initially chose for both sets of parents to live here.
When Ye Fan and Li Zhaojun appeared before Qiao Feixuan and Ning Huwen, Qiao Feixuan angrily said, "Ye Fan, you still remember to come back? I thought you’d forgotten about me, your mother!"
Ning Huwen chimed in with a smile, "It’s good that the kids are back. Young people have many things to do, and as parents, we understand."
"Mom, there have been too many things recently, and your son has been very busy. We rushed back with Zhao Jun. Please try to understand, both mothers," Ye Fan said, looking at Qiao Feixuan and then at Ning Huwen, as if pleading for forgiveness.
"Zhao Jun is a good daughter-in-law; she often comes back to see us. When you’re not around, Zhao Jun handles all the house affairs," Qiao Feixuan said, always particularly satisfied when talking about Li Zhaojun. Having such a good daughter-in-law was much better than her own son.
"Mom, you’re praising me too much; you’re making me embarrassed," Li Zhaojun laughed.
"Ye Fan is busy with important matters outside, and Zhao Jun helps with the house affairs. The man handles the outside, the woman the inside. I think it’s just right. Zhao Jun, when you have the time, keep an eye on things for Ye Fan too. You are a couple, your hearts and efforts should be united," Ning Huwen quickly added regarding Ye Fan.
"After the heavenly tribulation, Zhao Jun and I will come back often to accompany you two elders," Ye Fan said.
"What is a heavenly tribulation? We don’t understand it. Once the heavenly tribulation is over, surely there’ll be an earthly tribulation next. You, always this matter or that matter," Qiao Feixuan said, slightly annoyed. Though she was happy to see her son, he always left in a hurry, and she couldn’t help but feel upset thinking about this.
"Another earthly tribulation would be troublesome. Mom, you’re really good at joking," Ye Fan knew his mother was worried about him and understood why she was unhappy, but he had no other choice.
"You two shouldn’t always be busy with work. You’ve been married quite some time; you should consider having children. Every time you agree, but there’s no news. Luckily, the in-laws are here, or else life would be really boring, waiting and longing every day. Having a grandchild around would be so nice," Qiao Feixuan started talking about children again, something Ye Fan and Li Zhaojun had heard many times.
"The in-law is right, I’m also anxious about the children. Zhao Jun should put her mind to it. Both your mother-in-law and I can help you take care of the children, so you two needn’t worry," Ning Huwen added.
"Mom, Zhao Jun and I can’t stay long; we have other matters to attend to. You two elders take care of yourselves," Ye Fan said as he stood up, pulling Li Zhaojun along, about to leave soon again.