Chapter 465: Miss Qin, I Like You!

Inside Hall of Everlasting Life, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue are thinking about the follow-up techniques for the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique.

Since this technique is based on the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra, Lu Changsheng decides to call his wife Lu Miaoge..

Lu Miaoge has been cultivatinn the Supreme Kindness Water Technique, which integrates many aspects of the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra’s techniques and Spiritual Energy characteristics.

Many of these theories are worth referencing.

However, just as Lu Changsheng steps out of Hall of Everlasting Life, he sees a message. His wife, Lu Miaoyun, asks him to let he know when he leaves seclusion.

Immediately, Lu Changsheng goes to the Lu Family Mansion to ask Lu Miaoyun what the matter is.

“It’s about Ping’an.”

Lu Miaoyun begins to explain te situation regarding Lu Ping’an and Qin Yi.

“This girl is quite remarkable, unafraid to love and hate.”

Lu Changsheng hears this and chuckles.

He remembers that when his son Lu Quanzhen told him about this before, it was also the girl who initiated things.

But he feels a bit surprised.

Back then, he asked his daughter Lu Wangshu to help set up a meeting between Lu Ping’an and the girl, but his daughter said there was no reply, and nothing followed after that.

Now it seems, was the letter sent to the wrong person?

“Yun’r, have you met this little Qin yet?”

Lu Changsheng ponders for a moment.

He thinks that since the girl has already come forward, why is his son still hesitating?

If his son didn’t like her, there wouldn’t be anything more to say.

But his son clearly has feelings for her, yet he keeps looking back and hesitating.

“I met her briefly when I visited Xiaoyun. We only had a short chat, but she seemed nice.”

“However, I’m not sure about their situation, so I didn’t talk too much.”

Lu Miaoyun explains.

Had it been her son Lu Yun or another Lu Family member, she might’ve asked in more detail.

However, both Qin Yi and Lu Ping’an are Foundation Establishment cultivators, so she doesn’t feel comfortable getting involved too much.

“Alright, I’ll take a look.”

Lu Changsheng nods.

After a pause, he adds, “Yun’r, later you can announce my return.”

“Also, you can spread the word that I was pursued by a Golden Core Formation expert in the Heavenly Yuan Secret Realm because…”

Lu Changsheng pauses and then reveals the reason he had prepared earlier.

Hearing this, Lu Miaoyun is momentarily stuned, but then she smiles sweetly. “Okay, husband.”

At Bishui Lake, Lu Ping’an is on a boat with Qin Yi and his younger sister, Lu Linghe.

However, he’s just accompanying them; his sister and Qin Yi are the ones chatting endlessly. He only speaks when they occasionally ask him something.

“Ping’an, come to see me.”

At this moment, a voice echoes in Lu Ping’an’s mind.

He immediately recognizes it as his father’s voice.

“Miss Qin, I have something to attend to. I need to leave for a while. Xiaoyun, you and your Qin sister should enjoy yourselves.”

Lu Ping’an hesitates for a moment before telling the two girls.

“Is something wrong?”

Qin Yi looks at Lu Ping’an and asks.

It seems like she is offering help if needed.

“No, nothing serious. Just got called over.”

Lu Ping’an smiles.

“Alright.”

Hearing this, Qin Yi doesn’t ask further.

“Dad, you’re back.”

Lu Ping’an arrives at Biyun Peak, speaking as he sees the tall figure in a green robe standing ahead.

He’s been spending his time at Bihu Mountain lately, partly because of Qin Yi.

But also because his aunt Lu Miaoyun told him that Lu Chngsheng had returned and would need to see him later.

“Mm.”

Lu Changsheng turns around, smiling. “Ping’an, you’ve worked hard lately, keeping the family safe.”

While he was away, many of their problems were thanks to Lu Ping’an and Lu Wangshu holding down the fort.

Otherwise, the family might have faced a lot of trouble.

“It’s what I should do, Dad.”

Lu Ping’an smiles without a hint of arrogance.

“How do you feel about Little Qin?”

Lu Changsheng doesn’t beat around the bush.

“Little Qin? Which Little Qin?”

Lu Ping’an doesn’t immediately understand.

“Your first love, the young girl you were just boating with! Which other Little Qin?”

Lu Changsheng gives him an exasperated look. “I hear from your aunt that the girl came looking for you, and you didn’t respond at all?”

“Dad…”

Lu Ping’an wants to explain that they’re just friends, but Lu Changsheng cuts him off. “You’re not getting any younger. Since you’ve found someone suitable, why not settle down?”

“Besides, you clearly have feelings for Little Qin. Why hesitate?”

“I understand your concerns. But these things you don’t need to worry about. With me around, you can do whatever you feel you need to.”

“Didn’t you always want to travel the Jianghu? You can still do that now. Anytime you want.”

Lu Changsheng says, stepping forward to pat his son’s broad shoulder. “It’s good to be responsible, but don’t let it burden you. I don’t want you to regret it later.”

“Dad…”

Lu Ping’an is momentarily taken aback. He wants to say that they’re still in the early stages, but Lu Changsheng doesn’t give him a chance to speak.

“Go on now. There’s no need to worry about the family’s affairs.”

After a sigh, Lu Changsheng adds, “Take Little Qin to meet your mother. She hasn’t mentioned it lately, but she’s still hoping you’ll settle down soon.”

Years ago, Lu Lanshu used to talk constantly about Lu Ping’an’s marriage prospects.

But since Lu Ping’an reached Foundation Establishment and gained fame after the battle at White Tiger Mountain, Lu Lanshu accepted the idea of her son becoming an immortal and stopped nagging.

However, as a traditional mother, she still hopes to see her son settle down.

Lu Ping’an bites his lip, feeling a bit bitter.

His mother may not have spoken about it recently.

But when he’d visited her, he once saw her quietly sitting alone in the courtyard.

“Go on, follow your heart. No matter the outcome, don’t let yourself regret it.”

Lu Changsheng doesn’t say more.

A filial and responsible son is indeed good.

But he doesn’t want these things to chain his son.

“Yes, Dad.”

Lu Ping’an sighs, not saying much more, and heads back to Bishui Lake, pondering how to speak.

“Wait.”

Lu Changsheng calls his son back, taking out a flask of wine from his Storage Ring and tossing it to him. “You can have a drink to bolster your courage.”

“Also, this sword is now your personal weapon. If you don’t have any other gift, you can offer this sword as a token of your affection to Little Qin.”

Lu Changsheng retrieves a crystal-clear Flying Sword from his Storage Ring, wipes off his mark, and throws it to his son.

This sword was bought long ago to use with the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual, a Top-Tier rank-two Flying Sword.

However, it was never used and had been left in the Storage Ring to gather dust.

Now giving it to his future daughter-in-law doesn’t seem like a waste.

“Ah.”

Lu Ping’an looks at the wine and sword in his hands, feeling a bit dazed and confused.

“Alright, go on.”

Lu Changsheng waves his hand, signaling him to go.

“Yes.”

Lu Ping’an smiles wryly, takes a deep breath, and heads toward Bishui Lake.

On the boat, Qin Yi, dressed in black with delicate lips, sees Lu Ping’an return and asks, “Done already? If you’ve got something else to do, don’t stay here.”

Lu Ping’an takes a deep breath, but the words he wants to say don’t come out.

After another deep breath, he pulls out the wine flask his father gave him and takes a big drink.

Nearby, Lu Linghe, who’d been chattering away, smells the strong aroma of the wine from Lu Ping’an’s flask and immediately yells, “Big brother, I want some too!”

“Lu Ping’an, watch how you drink. Don’t ruin Little Xiaoyun!”

Qin Yi’s voice carries a clear tone as she admonishes him.

Lu Ping’an’s few moments of courage, borrowed from the wine, are instantly doused, and the words he wanted to say are swallowed back.

“Lu Ping’an, if you have something to say, say it outright. Don’t act like an old woman.”

Seeing Lu Ping’an’s hesitant look, the girl in black snaps at him.

Watching from afar, Lu Changsheng shakes his head and sighs.

To think that his son, as the descendant of the Lu Clan, is so shy—he would be the laughingstock if word got out.

“Miss Qin.”

Lu Ping’an speaks up.

But then he shakes his head and says quickly, “Qin Yi, I like you.”

“What did you say? Speak up!”

The black-clad girl raises an eyebrow and smirks.

“Qin Yi! I like you!”

Lu Ping’an’s voice echoes loudly, filled with passion and determination, causing the calm lake’s surface to ripple.

“Oh, I know.”

Qin Yi nods seriously.

“Huh?”

Lu Ping’an is stunned, completely bewildered.

He didn’t expect Qin Yi to respond this way and doesn’t know how to proceed.

“Gulp gulp.”

At this moment, Lu Linghe in her red dress takes a swig from the wine flask, her cheeks instantly turning rosy. “Big brother, this doesn’t taste as sweet as sister’s.”

But before she can finish, an invisible hand of Spiritual Energy lifts her up, and she yelps.

“Hmm!?”

Seeing this, Qin Yi’s expression turns cold. She’s ready to draw her sword.

But in the next moment, she notices a handsome young man appears ahead.

“Dad!”

Lu Linghe, seeing the young man, joyfully cries out.

“Huh?”

Qin Yi is surprised. She didn’t expect this to be Lu Ping’an and Lu Linghe’s father, the master of Bihu Mountain, the patriarch of the Lu Family.

Weren’t the rumors saying this Lu Family patriarch had a mishap in the Heavenly Yuan Secret Realm? Why is he here?

And as a sword cultivator with sharp senses, she hadn’t even noticed when he arrived. It’s truly astonishing.

“Haha, I came to take Little Xiaoyun for a bit. You two carry on.”

Lu Changsheng nods slightly, then takes away his troublesome daughter.

Otherwise, just when his son and this young lady were finally getting close, his daughter would ruin things.

Besides, he can tell that even though his son can’t say much at the moment, their personalities complement each other well, so he doesn’t want to interfere further.

“Dad, I missed you so much!”

Lu Linghe snuggles into her father’s arms with a cute expression.

“Dad missed you too, my Little Xiaoyun.”

Lu Changsheng pinches his daughter’s rosy cheeks with a soft gaze.

“Dad…”

Lu Linghe immediately starts sharing interesting and fun stories and even tells her father how her brother Yun lied to her when Sister Qin visited.

Lu Changsheng listens to his daughter with a smile.

“Greetings, Mountain Master!”

“Father!”

As they walk, other cultivators of Bihu Mountain and some Lu Family members see Lu Changsheng, all showing expressions of surprise and joy before respectfully saluting.

After all, for the past half year, rumors outside have been circulating that Lu Changsheng had fallen in the Heavenly Yuan Secret Realm.

Cultivators like Lu Linghe, who don’t keep track of such things, wouldn’t know unless someone told them. But most cultivators of Bihu Mountain are well aware.

If it weren’t for Lu Ping’an and Lu Wangshu going to Jinlong Ridge to assert their presence and deter others, the rumors might’ve caused serious problems for Bihu Mountain.

Now seeing Lu Changsheng return, everyone is naturally excited and relieved.

“Mm.”

Lu Changsheng nods with a smile, checking in with his children to ask about recent events.

Now that the issue with the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique is temporarily resolved, he plans to head to the Azure Cloud Sect.

So there’s no reason to keep his return a secret anymore.

Besides, if he doesn’t show up, his son Lu Ping’an might not feel at ease leaving.

After Lu Changsheng disappears, Qin Yi finally relaxes a little, turning to Lu Ping’an. “I heard your father ran into some trouble in the secret realm…”

Even with her straightforward nature, she can’t help feeling a bit nervous around Lu Ping’an’s father.

After all, this isn’t a casual situation.

Especially since just a moment ago, Lu Ping’an loudly declared his feelings for her.

“Dad should have returned several days ago; the news just hadn’t been announced yet.”

Lu Ping’an says softly.

“Oh, so that’s why you suddenly changed.”

Qin Yi mulls it over, then asks, “What did your father say to you?”

“Uh…”

Lu Ping’an feels a bit awkward but decides to be honest.

Qin Yi simply stares at Bishui Lake without saying a word.

Seeing this, Lu Ping’an just sits quietly next to her, watching Bishui Lake as well.

After an unknown amount of time, the girl in black suddenly speaks up, “Lu Ping’an, what do you like about me?”

Lu Ping’an thinks for a moment and then says, “I’m not sure. When I first met you, I saw you as a younger sister. But after spending time with you, I found you very cute. Even though you have a beautiful smile, you always keep a straight face. Even when you don’t understand something, you still stubbornly argue.”

“You’re the stubborn one! Who’s more stubborn than you?”

“I remember that time you got hurt and insisted on making your own medicine. But you bought the wrong ingredients and still stubbornly used them!”

“You’ve been tricked the same way three times!”

“…”

“Miss Qin, do you like me?”

“What do you think?”

“Maybe just a little?”

Lu Ping’an holds up his fingers, leaving just a tiny gap between them.

“If I didn’t like you, would you go marry someone else and start managing the family business?”

The girl in black mimics his earlier movement, her words teasing.

“Uh… Dad and Mom wouldn’t force me.”

“So what do you want, yourself?”

The two sit on the small boat, talking back and forth, their expressions and tones becoming more natural, and their bodies gradually sitting closer together.

“Hehe.”

From afar, Lu Changsheng, holding his daughter’s hand, suddenly chuckles.

Many things become easier once you take the first step.