85: Grandparents recognize each other

"Three generations?"

Li Qiushui was startled, stiffly turning her head to look at Ning Yuan, "What do you mean?"

"I forgot to tell you, I already have an engagement with my Cousin, who is also your granddaughter."

"What?"

Li Qiushui exclaimed, sitting up and pointing at Ning Yuan, angrily saying, "You, you, you actually dare..."

Ning Yuan reached out and pressed Li Qiushui's extended finger back, "Why is Aunt so agitated?"

"You are truly hateful! How could Qing Luo agree to you doing such a thing?"

Li Qiushui questioned angrily.

Ning Yuan merely chuckled, "You don't mind what happened between your daughter and me, so do you think Aunt would mind what happened between my Cousin and me?"

"You!"

Li Qiushui was left speechless.

But when she thought about all the hidden implications, and how three generations of her family had been... by this man, Li Qiushui was furious.

Even with her unrestrained personality, hearing such news suddenly made her feel her worldview collapse, her ethics crumble, and it was hard to accept.

But Ning Yuan didn't give her a chance to continue being angry, flipping over and pressing down again.

Leaving Li Qiushui no time to ponder these issues... The next day.

Li Qiushui appeared on Piao Miao Peak with a cold expression.

After two days of nourishment, Li Qiushui's complexion had improved significantly, making her look several years younger.

She had gone from being over forty to nearly forty.

The three sat opposite each other.

"Senior Sister, I never thought there would be a day when we could sit together so peacefully."

Li Qiushui said with a sneer, looking at Tianshan Child Granny opposite her.

"Yes, that's all thanks to your efforts, Junior Sister, serving both master and Disciple thoroughly."

"Your complexion has indeed improved a lot these past two days. If you continue like this, perhaps you can also recover to my state."

Tianshan Child Granny couldn't help but mock her.

Li Qiushui's expression stiffened, but she quickly chuckled, "That's still better than some people who never enjoyed the happiness of being a woman their entire lives."

"And I can at most regain the tenderness of my maiden years, but it's impossible to return to the body and appearance of a child."

Li Qiushui sighed faintly, seemingly regretful, but in reality, she was mocking Tianshan Child Granny for never growing up, implying that no matter how tender her skin was, it was useless.

"Li Qiushui, you're looking for death!"

These words undoubtedly hit Tianshan Child Granny's sore spot, and she immediately slammed the table and stood up.

Ning Yuan also felt a headache, so he spread his arms to stop the two who were about to clash, "Today, I have something to tell you, not to listen to you argue."

Ning Yuan said expressionlessly.

The two glared at each other, snorted, and turned their heads away.

Ning Yuan no longer wasted words and directly took out a painting.

"This is..."

Li Qiushui and Tianshan Child Granny exchanged glances. Just as they were about to reach out to snatch it, Ning Yuan had already unrolled the scroll.

Seeing the person in the painting, both Li Qiushui and Tianshan Child Granny showed surprise.

"Is this painted by Wu Yazi?"

Li Qiushui asked through gritted teeth.

Tianshan Child Granny, however, burst into laughter, unsure if it was joy or sorrow, "Hahahaha, so we fought our whole lives, yet neither of us was the one he loved, hahahaha..."

Tianshan Child Granny laughed until tears streamed down her face.

Li Qiushui also clenched her fists, "Wu Yazi, so you have always admired my younger sister! My sister has been dead for so many years, yet you still remember her. Good, truly very good!"

Li Qiushui slammed the table hard.

She had always thought that Wu Yazi was engrossed in martial arts, qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting, which was why he neglected her. She never expected that he had never loved her at all.

No wonder even when she found so many men and deliberately did those things in front of him, it didn't provoke Wu Yazi's anger.

That was because he simply didn't care.

"Good, very good. This way, I have even less guilt. I only hate that you died so early, otherwise, I would have personally... with the Disciple you chose, right in front of you..."

Li Qiushui whispered through gritted teeth.

Ning Yuan stood up and said earnestly, "So, two Seniors, there's absolutely no need to fight your whole lives over this matter."

"Hmph, setting that aside, I still need to settle the score with her for ruining my face."

Li Qiushui was naturally not so easily persuaded.

"You're right, I was just about to settle the score with you for causing me Qi Deviation."

Tianshan Child Granny immediately retorted.

Seeing the two about to start fighting again, Ning Yuan had to interrupt once more, "One of you harmed the other, preventing them from growing for life, and the other retaliated with disfigurement. You could say you're evenly matched. I believe this grudge should now be brought to an end."

Ning Yuan's expression was serious, his words firm, giving them no chance to refute, "If you think my words don't carry enough weight, I can give you an opportunity, an opportunity to team up against me. If you can defeat me together, I will no longer interfere in your affairs. But if you still lose to me even when working together, then no matter how much grievance or hatred you hold in your hearts, you must obey my command as the Sect Head and become Grand Elders of the Xiaoyao Sect, living in harmony."

"If you dare to defy my orders after losing, then don't blame me for being ruthless."

Ning Yuan clenched his fist tightly, his voice laced with threat.

"Are you that confident you can be our opponent?"

Li Qiushui snorted coldly.

Tianshan Child Granny, however, had personally experienced the pressure Ning Yuan brought.

She alone was indeed not his match, but if she recovered her cultivation and teamed up with Li Qiushui, it was not without a chance of winning.

"Actually, I also want to see how big the gap between us really is."

Tianshan Child Granny stood up, "I can agree to this request, but only after my cultivation has fully recovered."

Tianshan Child Granny said with her head held high.

This transformation after dispersing her cultivation would bring her a significant improvement. After recovering her cultivation, she would be much stronger than before.

This was also the source of her confidence.

The characteristic of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Only I Am Supreme Skill was precisely this. Its power and mystique might not be inferior to the Bei Ming Divine Skill. Cultivating it to a high level, allowing one to regain youth and achieve longevity, was all within reach.

She only failed to grow up because Li Qiushui's sabotage caused her Qi Deviation. Normally, with proper Cultivation, there wouldn't be such a problem.

The only drawback was actually dispersing her cultivation.

Each time she dispersed her cultivation, the stronger her cultivation, the longer it would take to recover. She could only recover one year of cultivation per day.

Her nearly ninety years of cultivation would take almost three months to fully recover.

Therefore, it would be at least two more months until her martial arts recovered.

"That's natural. However, before that, I will leave Western Xia. If you wish, you can follow me to Jiangnan."

Ning Yuan was preparing to leave.

Preparing for the final departure.

Li Qiushui and Tianshan Child Granny exchanged glances, then both nodded, "Very well, it's been a long time since we've been out in the Jianghu. Now is the time to go out and see."

Both agreed.

Then, Li Qiushui met Wang Yuyan.

Upon seeing Wang Yuyan's appearance, Li Qiushui was momentarily lost in thought.

She murmured to herself, "Similar, so similar!"

Li Qiushui couldn't help but step forward and caress Wang Yuyan's cheek.

Wang Yuyan was startled and recoiled a step.

On Li Qiushui's cold, arrogant face, a rare gentle smile appeared, "Is your name Wang Yuyan?"

Li Qiushui asked softly.

Wang Yuyan nodded, then looked at Ning Yuan as if seeking help.

"Is your mother Li Qingluo?"

Li Qiushui asked again.

Wang Yuyan nodded again, curiously looking at the woman in front of her, who appeared to be around forty years old.

Because Li Qiushui didn't look much older than her mother, Wang Yuyan didn't immediately realize that the woman in front of her was her maternal grandmother.

In her mind, her maternal grandmother should already be white-haired by now.

"Then do you know who I am?"

Li Qiushui's lips curled slightly into a smile, and the more she looked, the more satisfied she became.

"You?"

Wang Yuyan saw Ning Yuan nod at her, then saw Li Qiushui's face, which bore a strong resemblance to her mother's. Her heart stirred, and she blurted out, "Are you my maternal aunt? My mother's sister?"

Li Qiushui froze, her smile stiffening on her face. Tianshan Child Granny's laughter came from somewhere unknown.

Li Qiushui's expression turned cold, and she snorted towards Tianshan Child Granny's direction, "It seems I truly have the art of preserving youth. No wonder I can still attract men. Unlike some people who never grow up their entire lives and can only be a little girl, unable to experience the joy of being a woman."

"Bitch, when I recover my cultivation, I will definitely fight you to the death."

Tianshan Child Granny flashed into appearance, her face full of anger.

Ning Yuan's expression involuntarily turned cold, "Two Seniors, it seems you've forgotten what I just said so quickly. If you don't keep your promise, then don't blame this Junior for being impolite."

Ning Yuan looked at Li Qiushui and said with a cold face, "For example, I will drain your cultivation. At that time, you will personally watch yourself turn white-haired overnight and your face age."

"Don't say it."

Hearing this, Li Qiushui immediately interrupted.

Ning Yuan looked at Tianshan Child Granny again. Tianshan Child Granny snorted, "Tong Lao is going to continue her seclusion to recover her cultivation."

After saying that, Tianshan Child Granny disappeared directly.

However, the hatred in her heart for Li Qiushui remained undiminished.

"Damn Bitch, it's not that easy to reconcile like this. I will definitely make you regret it."

Tianshan Child Granny's eyes darted around, and she quickly came up with an idea, "Hmph, I want your entire family to serve one person together. Let's see how you can still be arrogant in front of me after that."

And after Tianshan Child Granny left, Li Qiushui also showed a gentle smile again, looking at Wang Yuyan, "Alas, when I left, your mother wasn't even as old as you, just a little girl of about ten. Thirty years have passed, and I didn't expect her daughter to be this grown up."

"Could it be..."

Wang Yuyan couldn't help but widen her eyes, showing surprise.

"That's right, I am your maternal grandmother. How is it, very young? It surprised you."

Li Qiushui took Wang Yuyan's hand and, smiling, admitted it.

Wang Yuyan was a little speechless. After realizing it, she immediately bowed and stammered, "Yu Yan greets Grandmother."

"First meeting, I didn't bring any gifts. This jade bracelet is for you."

Li Qiushui held Wang Yuyan's hand and slid the bracelet from her own wrist directly onto Wang Yuyan's.

Wang Yuyan wanted to refuse, but Li Qiushui immediately interrupted, "You are my granddaughter. I am giving you a gift. As a Junior, you must not decline."

"Yes, thank you, Grandmother!"

Wang Yuyan nodded, replying softly.

"Your mother and I haven't seen each other for so many years. Today, you will come home with me and tell me how you and your mother have been doing all these years."

Li Qiushui said, pulling Wang Yuyan.

Wang Yuyan couldn't help but look back at Ning Yuan.

"Cousin, go ahead. This time, Grandmother will also return to Jiangnan with us."

Ning Yuan said to comfort her.

Only then did Wang Yuyan relax.

Li Qiushui glanced at Ning Yuan and couldn't help but snort coldly in her heart.

With her many years of experience, she could naturally see Wang Yuyan's feelings for this Cousin.

And judging by their posture, the two had probably already... that way.

This made Li Qiushui's mood very complicated.

For a moment, she had no solution.