"City Lord Xu? Junior Sister Xu?"

Qin Gengyun was somewhat surprised and saluted Xu Jiangxing with cupped hands.

Xu Jiangxing looked Qin Gengyun up and down. He had a delicate appearance, but his body was incredibly strong; even through his clothes, his muscle lines were visible.

Plus, having seen him face the Ancient Exotic Beast alongside Ye Xiyue and others at Qilian Mountain during the day, his cultivation must not be low.

A man who gives a strong sense of security.

No wonder his daughter was infatuated with him.

Xu Jiangxing himself came from a Loose Cultivator background and had no sectarian prejudices. As long as his daughter liked someone, he would naturally do his best to facilitate it.

He then smiled and said to Qin Gengyun, "Taoist Friend He, I hope I’m not disturbing your rest?"

Qin Gengyun quickly replied, "No, please, is there something City Lord Xu needs?"

Xu Caihe looked at Qin Gengyun with bright eyes, standing behind Xu Jiangxing, not saying a word. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Seeing his daughter’s expression, Xu Jiangxing became more determined and said to Qin Gengyun:

"Taoist Friend He, would it be convenient to talk inside?"

Qin Gengyun was taken aback but had to step aside: "City Lord Xu, Junior Sister Xu, please come in."

Earlier, he had just been halfway through his practice with his wife, but it was only 7 p.m. now, and the sky had just darkened; he couldn’t very well say he was about to sleep, could he?

"Thank you."

Xu Jiangxing was very polite, giving thanks with cupped hands before entering the room. As Xu Caihe passed by Qin Gengyun, she gave him a slight smile, her cheeks slightly red.

But Qin Gengyun was in no mood to admire the shy appearance of the pretty junior sister right now.

His wife was still under the bed!

Fortunately, Xu Jiangxing and Xu Caihe clearly had something on their minds. Upon entering, they sat at the tea table and didn’t look under the bed.

Qin Gengyun poured tea for them, sneaking a glance under the bed. It was pitch black, and he couldn’t see any shadow, indicating Qiu Zhihe was hiding well.

He couldn’t help but feel a mix of amusement and helplessness.

Actually, his wife didn’t need to hide. At most, they could quickly dress and pretend to be having a conversation in the room.

It seemed that when Xu Jiangxing knocked, he and his wife were "cultivating," and his wife’s face was too thin and startled, instinctively diving under the bed.

Now she didn’t dare to come out.

He wondered if his wife was comfortable lying under the bed?

"Taoist Friend He, Caihe has told me about her experiences in the Zhenyang Sect, and many of them involve you."

While Qin Gengyun was contemplating, Xu Jiangxing took a sip of tea and suddenly spoke.

"Dad, that’s not true!" Xu Caihe’s face turned a deep shade of red, appearing coy and unwilling, but her eyes were filled with joy.

Qin Gengyun suddenly felt a pain in his thigh and almost cried out.

It turned out that Qiu Zhihe had covertly extended her spiritual power, forming the shape of two fingers, and pinched the flesh on his thigh hard.

Yet Xu Jiangxing and Xu Caihe didn’t notice that there was spiritual power in action right beside them.

Such concealed and precise control of spiritual power was a testament to his wife’s remarkable cultivation.

Unfortunately, such an exquisite technique was used to pinch her husband’s thigh.

Qin Gengyun gritted his teeth, enduring the pain while maintaining a smile. Xu Jiangxing continued:

"Taoist Friend He, I heard that you encountered Caihe during the Outer Sect competition, and the Cuixian Sword in Caihe’s hand couldn’t even harm you?"

Qin Gengyun thought: City Lord Xu isn’t here to make trouble on behalf of his daughter, is he? That would be great, preventing his wife’s jealousy from boiling over.

Indeed, as soon as this was said, the pressure on Qin Gengyun’s thigh eased immediately. He smiled at Xu Jiangxing:

"City Lord Xu, you overpraise me. Junior Sister Xu is very talented; at that time, I was just lucky."

Xu Caihe quickly chimed in, "No way! Senior Brother He, you’re so strong. I couldn’t cut you even with all my strength. You’re amazing!"

Ow...

The flesh on Qin Gengyun’s thigh was pinched again, and this time twisted. He gritted his teeth and held back, his cheeks bulging.

Xu Jiangxing asked in surprise, "Taoist Friend He, what’s wrong?"

Xu Caihe expressed her concern, "Senior Brother He, is your wound hurting? Let me take a look."

She stood up, attempting to help, but Qin Gengyun quickly declined, "My wound is fine now, thank you, Junior Sister Xu!"

If Xu Caihe’s hand really touched him, he’d probably lose his leg.

"Caihe."

Xu Jiangxing quickly coughed to remind his daughter about her lack of restraint, and Xu Caihe’s face flushed, promptly sitting down.

Qin Gengyun was having a hard time holding it in and immediately asked, "City Lord Xu, did you come here for an important matter?"

Otherwise, please hurry and leave, I can’t hold back my wife’s jealousy any longer!

But Xu Jiangxing didn’t leave. Instead, he said with a serious expression:

"Taoist Friend He, since that’s the case, I’ll be direct. Caihe is infatuated with you and wants to become your Dao companion. What do you think?"

Qin Gengyun was stunned.

Then, with an "ow," he jumped up from his chair as if he was shocked by electricity.

Both Xu Jiangxing and Xu Caihe looked at him in surprise, and Xu Jiangxing asked:

"Taoist Friend He, what’s wrong?"

Xu Caihe’s cheeks were burning, her heart filled with joy. Seeing her father personally coming to propose marriage made Senior Brother He so excited, could it be...

Does Senior Brother He like me too?

Xu Caihe felt extremely shy, but she saw tears of joy well up in Qin Gengyun’s eyes, making her even more delighted.

Is Senior Brother crying from happiness?

Oh, I feel like crying too.

Xu Caihe’s heart was racing, and she imagined herself dressed in bridal attire, marrying Senior Brother He, and seeing his solid, muscular body.

In her ears, though, came the anxious voice of Senior Brother He:

"City Lord Xu, I already have someone I like. I’m sorry I can’t accept your proposal. Junior Sister Xu, I’m sorry."

Xu Caihe looked up in surprise, staring blankly at Qin Gengyun. Xu Jiangxing furrowed his brow, realizing it was just his daughter’s wishful thinking, and stood up:

"I was too presumptuous. We won’t disturb Taoist Friend He any longer."

Xu Caihe, moving like a zombie, was pulled up by Xu Jiangxing. As they reached the door, she suddenly turned and asked:

"Senior Brother He, can you tell me, is the one you like Ruo Mei?"

Qin Gengyun nodded without hesitation, "Yes!"

Xu Caihe lowered her head, lightly biting her red lips, "I see."

With that, she turned and walked out the door, and Xu Jiangxing sighed, following his daughter.

Once they left, Qin Gengyun quickly closed the door and pleaded:

"Wife, please stop pinching. I’ve already refused Junior Sister Xu!"

A petite figure crawled out from under the bed; Qiu Zhihe’s clothes were slightly disheveled, hair hanging over her forehead, with dust on her body and a face full of anger.

"Qin Gengyun, you’re impressive. You’ve only been in the Zhenyang Sect for a few months, and the city lord’s daughter is already infatuated with you. If I leave for a bit longer, will you have a Ninth Madam and a Tenth Madam?!"

Angry, her cheeks were flushed, and her voice was full of irritation. But seeing Qin Gengyun’s wince, she finally withdrew the spiritual power pinching his thigh.

"If I leave, and another admiring junior sister comes, it might ruin your opportunities!"

Having said that, she angrily headed for the door, but Qin Gengyun stopped her:

"Wife, don’t be mad. I’ve said that you are the only one in my heart. Stay the night; I’m sure no one else will come."

Qin Gengyun used his old trick, tightly hugging Qiu Zhihe, bending down to block her mouth.

The trick worked, as Qiu Zhihe soon softened, the anger in her beautiful eyes fading, replaced by a dreamy look.

"Husband..."

A smile appeared on Qin Gengyun’s face. He knew his wife too well; although she got jealous easily, she was even easier to cajole. Despite her fierce appearance, she softened as soon as he kissed her.

"Wife, now I’m He Zhiqiu, and you’re Ruo Mei. Isn’t this the first time we’ve used these identities?"

"Don’t say that, ah!"

Qin Gengyun picked up Qiu Zhihe and carried her to the bed.

Soon, clothes were scattered all over the floor.

Thirty seconds later.

Knock, knock, knock.

A gentle voice came from outside the door:

"Senior Brother He, are you asleep?"