176: Check into the Chu family

Hearing these words, Li Xiu's body suddenly stiffened.

What made Li Xiu feel even more suffocated was that Shen Yueyao was tightly clutching Lu Yi's arm, her whole body practically pressed against him, looking like a delicate bird relying on its man, as if she couldn't live without him.

This scene, for Li Xiu, who was just a moment ago immersed in the joy of being honored as a guest by the Chu Family, dealt a massive blow of critical damage!

New grudges and old hatreds instantly surged into his heart.

"Lu Yi!!"

Li Xiu pointed at the two of them, his fingers trembling violently, as he barked out a question:

"You... why are you two here?! Could it be that you've been following me?! You chased me all the way to the Cangkong Realm?!"

Faced with Li Xiu's exasperated questioning.

Lu Yi didn't show the slightest panic of being caught, nor did he feel even a hint of guilt.

On the contrary, he deliberately reached out in front of Li Xiu and naturally rested his hand on Shen Yueyao's smooth, fragrant shoulder.

Applying a little pressure with his arm, he pulled the beauty in his arms even closer.

"Oh my..."

Lu Yi looked at Li Xiu, shaking his head with an innocent yet punchable expression:

"Ex-husband Brother, those words of yours are quite unpleasant to hear. What do you mean by 'following'? I, Lu Yi, act with integrity and honor; how could I do such a sneaky thing?"

Lu Yi looked down at Shen Yueyao, his gaze instantly becoming "deeply affectionate":

"We as a couple simply heard that the snow scenery in the Cangkong Realm was quite nice, so we specifically came down for a honeymoon, to enjoy some time alone together and nurture our relationship along the way."

"Who knew it would be such a coincidence that we'd run into you in this godforsaken place?"

Lu Yi spread his hands and said with a beaming smile:

"It seems... we truly are fated, unable to shake each other off."

Although Shen Yueyao was rolling her eyes inwardly, at this moment, she could only play along with Lu Yi's script.

She lowered her head, putting on a shy appearance as if she were too embarrassed to face anyone.

Though she didn't speak, this tacit attitude was more hurtful than anything she could have said, plunging another knife directly into Li Xiu's heart.

"You... you're full of shit!!"

Li Xiu was so angry his whole body trembled, his face turned ashen, and even his breathing became rapid.

A honeymoon?! Coming to this bitter cold place where Spiritual Qi is thin, the wind is bone-chilling, and even Mortals can't survive, for a honeymoon?!

This kind of excuse, which even a ghost wouldn't believe, would only fool a three-year-old child!

"Lu Yi! Do you take me for a fool?!"

Just as Li Xiu was about to argue and expose the lies of this adulterous couple.

"Ahem..."

A majestic, steady, yet somewhat inquisitive cough interrupted the tense atmosphere at the right moment.

Chu Lingfeng, who had been left aside in a daze, finally found an opportunity to interject.

Although he was very grateful to Li Xiu for saving his precious daughter earlier.

However, since this man and woman were personally brought back by his own mysterious "Old Ancestor," their identities were definitely not simple!

Chu Lingfeng coughed twice to break the deadlock.

He walked quickly to Chu Qianqian, ignoring the still furious Li Xiu, and asked respectfully:

"Old Ancestor, may I ask... who are these two young heroes?"

Hearing the title "Old Ancestor," Chu Qianqian felt as if ants were crawling all over her, and she got goosebumps all over.

But in front of outsiders, she had to force herself to maintain her profound and mysterious persona.

"Cough..."

Chu Qianqian's face was cold as she spoke with feigned depth:

"These two... are friends... I have made."

She pointed at Lu Yi and Shen Yueyao:

"They have come here and have no place to stay for now. I have brought them to the manor to stay for a few days; please make the arrangements."

As soon as Chu Qianqian finished speaking.

Lu Yi immediately seized the opportunity, smiling as he cupped his hands toward Chu Lingfeng:

"Indeed, indeed. I am Lu Yi, and this is my Dao Companion, Shen Yueyao."

Lu Yi glanced at Chu Qianqian and said pointedly:

"Patriarch Chu might not know, but we and 'Old Ancestor Chu'... are old acquaintances, and our relationship is quite profound."

Lu Yi winked, emphasizing his tone.

"!!!"

Hearing the words "quite profound."

Chu Qianqian's cold mask almost shattered, and the corner of her eye twitched violently.

In her heart, she cursed Lu Yi's ancestors for eighteen generations.

This bastard! He actually dared to use such a thing to threaten and tease her!

But she could only grit her teeth and force a smile that looked worse than crying, nodding her head.

Chu Lingfeng naturally didn't catch the deeper meaning.

He only assumed that the three of them had a deep friendship and a very good relationship.

"So that's how it is! To think you are the Old Ancestor's close friends!"

While exchanging pleasantries, Chu Lingfeng secretly released a very subtle wisp of Divine Sense, sweeping over Lu Yi and Shen Yueyao.

This probe was no small matter.

*Hiss...*

Chu Lingfeng was instantly startled, sucking in a breath of cold air.

The bone age of these two was extremely low; they looked to be only in their early twenties, similar to his own daughter.

But their Cultivation had already reached the Undying Realm!

Furthermore, their auras were thick and solid, their spiritual power refined to the extreme, as unfathomable as an abyss.

Chu Lingfeng compared them in his heart:

"Although also at the Early Stage of the Undying Realm, Siyao relied on countless Family resources and Medicinal Pills to be forcibly pushed up. Her Foundation is unstable and bloated with 'water'; breaking through in the future will likely be as difficult as reaching the heavens."

"But these two..."

The way Chu Lingfeng looked at Lu Yi changed:

"Their auras are restrained, their spiritual power pure and unified, perfectly natural! These are definitely peerless Prodigies who Cultivated step by step, perhaps even fighting their way up!"

"As long as such figures do not perish, their future achievements will surely be limitless!"

Realizing the value of these two—being both the Old Ancestor's friends and top-tier Prodigies with infinite potential.

The enthusiasm in Chu Lingfeng's eyes instantly soared more than tenfold!

"Patriarch! You mustn't! This person..."

Beside him, Li Xiu, his face full of anxiety as he tried to speak up and stop them to reveal Lu Yi's "true colors," had just opened his mouth.

"Hahahaha!"

Chu Lingfeng directly laughed, his loud voice cutting him off. He waved his hand and said with great magnanimity:

"Since you are friends of the Old Ancestor, you are the most distinguished guests of my Chu Family! It is Chu's honor for you two to stay at my humble abode! The Chu Family is graced by your presence!"

He gave Li Xiu no chance to speak at all, directly instructing the maidservants behind him:

"Men! Quickly go and prepare the 'Cloud-Viewing Pavilion' on the back mountain to host our two noble guests!"

The matter was settled in an instant.

Under Chu Lingfeng's enthusiastic arrangements and the maidservant's respectful guidance, Lu Yi comfortably held Shen Yueyao as they prepared to head to their quarters to rest.

However, as he passed by Li Xiu, who stood frozen in place with an ashen face.

Lu Yi deliberately paused his steps.

He turned his head, looking into Li Xiu's bloodshot eyes that were practically spitting fire.

The corners of Lu Yi's mouth curled into an extremely wicked and arrogant smile.

He didn't use a voice transmission; instead, in front of everyone, he raised his hand and waved at Li Xiu:

"Ex-husband Brother, for the days to come... please look after me."

Lu Yi reached out, wanting to pat Li Xiu's shoulder, but Li Xiu stepped aside to dodge it.

Lu Yi wasn't embarrassed either, just saying with a beaming smile:

"Don't always have such a long face; it's easy to attract bad luck."

Having said that, under Li Xiu's gaze, which was so angry he wanted to kill but was powerless to do so.

He flicked his sleeve and turned to leave gracefully.