190: Big sister, come and cultivate with me!

"Lu... Yuan?"

The moment she heard that name, Chu Qianqian's heart skipped a beat, and an extremely ominous premonition welled up within her.

"With the surname Lu... could she be related to that guy..."

But soon, logic regained the upper hand. Chu Qianqian shook her head and quickly dismissed this terrifying thought in her mind:

"Impossible, absolutely impossible. There are countless people in the world with the surname Lu; they can't all be related just because of their name, right?"

She analyzed it silently in her heart:

"That bastard Lu Yi is always fooling around, whereas the one before me..."

Chu Qianqian stole a glance at the "rich girl" beside her, who was adorned with jewels and whose single hair was worth more than Lu Yi's entire life.

"This is a top-tier Young Miss born with a golden spoon in her mouth, protected by Divine Artifacts from head to toe. The two of them are like clouds and mud—worlds apart."

"A coincidence, it must be a coincidence!"

After some self-consolation, Chu Qianqian finally let out a sigh of relief.

However, although her heart was at ease, the trouble was only just beginning.

Facing Lu Yuan's seemingly innocent but actually non-negotiable "request for a tour guide."

Chu Qianqian didn't dare say a single "no."

Having spent so many years in the cultivation world, she knew one truth very well.

The cuter, sweeter, and more harmless a young girl looked, the more terrifying and untouchable she usually was!

This was the legendary "pink on the outside, black on the inside."

If this Young Miss was a temperamental person, what if she was slapped to death or split in two just for refusing?

Chu Qianqian had no choice but to brace herself, force a smile that looked worse than crying, and lead this "Little Ancestor" all the way back to Cangyuan City.

Along the way, it was as if Lu Yuan had been silenced in the Upper Realm for eight hundred years; her cherry-red lips never stopped moving.

"Hey, hey, is the snow here only white?"

"Huh? Look at that bird, it's so ugly. Can we catch it and roast it?"

"Do all you people in the Lower Realm find spirit rice too expensive to eat?"

"That one, that one! What's that dark thing over there? Is it a local specialty?"

...Chu Qianqian felt her head buzzing. She could only maintain an awkward yet polite smile and nod mechanically in agreement:

"Ah... yes."

"Right... you're right."

...Finally, after much effort, the Chu family manor finally came into view.

"Phew... we're finally here."

The two had just landed at the grand entrance of the Chu family home.

Before Chu Qianqian could even breathe a sigh of relief.

The sharp-eyed guards on both sides spotted their "mysterious and powerful" Old Ancestor returning.

Snap!

The guards immediately straightened their backs, their expressions solemn. They sank their Qi into their Dantians and shouted in unison with voices loud enough to shake the entire street:

"Welcome back to the manor, Old Ancestor!!!"

This roar, full of vigor and respect, instantly echoed through the empty street.

"..."

Lu Yuan, who had been chattering away just a moment ago, was instantly stunned.

She blinked, looking at the guards who were bowing respectfully to Chu Qianqian.

Then she looked at the world-weary Chu Qianqian beside her, who looked to be in her early twenties at most.

The air fell into a deathly silence.

Three seconds later.

"Pfft—Hahahaha!!"

Lu Yuan burst into earth-shattering laughter.

She laughed so hard she trembled, clutching her stomach without any regard for her image, tears almost streaming down her face.

She pointed at Chu Qianqian, gasping for air as she laughed:

"Huh? Old... Old Ancestor?!"

"Hahahaha! This is killing me!"

"How old even are you? To be called Old Ancestor by a bunch of scruffy uncles?"

Lu Yuan circled Chu Qianqian, as if she had discovered a new continent:

"Could it be... you're actually a thousand-year-old hag who's good at maintaining her youth? Or have you been possessed by some old monster?"

Chu Qianqian stood there, her face as dark as the bottom of a pot.

Facing Lu Yuan's merciless ridicule, Chu Qianqian's mouth twitched uncontrollably as she gritted her teeth and explained:

"It's not what you think. I happened to obtain a Legacy left behind by a Chu family ancestor. According to seniority and rules, I am honored as the Old Ancestor."

Hearing the word "Legacy," Lu Yuan finally stopped laughing.

She wiped away her tears of laughter and nodded thoughtfully:

"Oh—I see, so you inherited the mantle."

Lu Yuan had a look of sudden realization:

"No wonder I thought the aura of your Cultivation Technique felt familiar. Fine, fine, since it's explained, let's move on."

She waved her hand, having no intention of prying further.

After all, to her, thinking was too exhausting; as long as the logic was consistent, she didn't care if it was true or false.

They entered the manor gate.

Chu Qianqian originally wanted to immediately dump this hot potato onto the Family Head, Chu Lingfeng, and make a quick getaway.

"What? The Family Head is out?"

The butler answered respectfully:

"Yes, Old Ancestor. The Family Head said there seemed to be some unusual activity in the city, so he left with some men half an hour ago."

"..."

Chu Qianqian helplessly pressed her forehead and let out a long sigh.

In order not to neglect this Young Miss of unknown origin and terrifying strength.

"Fine, then follow me."

Chu Qianqian could only decide to take her to her own courtyard for temporary lodging.

The two walked through the winding corridors, heading toward the backyard.

Just as they were passing the "Tingyu Pavilion" guest rooms where Lu Yi and Shen Yueyao had just settled in.

Creak—

The closed door was pushed open.

Shen Yueyao, who was about to come out for some fresh air and to see if Chu Qianqian had returned, happened to step out.

As soon as Shen Yueyao stepped out, she saw the elegantly dressed girl who looked like a clever and cute purple sprite following Chu Qianqian.

"Eh?"

Shen Yueyao stopped, curious, and asked:

"Qianqian, you're back? And this is...?"

However, before Chu Qianqian could introduce her, or even before she could stop her.

Lu Yuan, who had been looking around and pointing at the surroundings.

The moment she saw Shen Yueyao.

Her body jolted, and her large eyes instantly became brighter than the stars in the sky!

Whoosh—!!

Without any warning.

Lu Yuan transformed into a purple afterimage and teleported in front of Shen Yueyao, her nose almost touching Shen Yueyao's face.

"Ah!"

Shen Yueyao was startled and instinctively leaned back.

Lu Yuan didn't care about politeness at all.

She circled Shen Yueyao three times in a flash, her gaze scanning up and down Shen Yueyao's body.

"Tsk tsk tsk... this aura... this Physique..."

Finally, she stopped in front of Shen Yueyao, clapping her hands excitedly. She looked at the bewildered Shen Yueyao and said:

"Essence of Extreme Yin... introverted moonlight... absolute perfection! That fellow Gu Changsheng... he actually didn't lie to me this time! It really is the legendary Vast Moon Divine Body!!"

Lu Yuan suddenly grabbed Shen Yueyao's hand, her eyes shining as she shouted with excitement and sincerity:

"Great! I finally found it!"

"Big sister, come Dual Cultivate with me!"