Blue Wind Country, Floating Cloud City, Xiao Clan.
Liuyun City today is just like any other day, peaceful and tranquil yet bustling.
Flowing Cloud City, the smallest city in Cangfeng Nation, has now become the most special place in the Profound Sky Continent. Everyone in the Xuan Dao knows that this is the place where Master Yun grew up.
However, there was no noticeable change in Floating Cloud City because of this. It was still as remote and peaceful as before. Every day, a large number of profound practitioners from the Profound Sky Continent and even the Illusory Demon Realm would come to personally witness and worship the birthplace of Master Yun, but they would all watch from afar and would never dare to disturb or desecrate this quiet little town in the slightest.
However, due to the limitations of their social status, very few people in Liuyun City truly understand what the three words "Master Yun" mean in the current world.
And fewer people know that today's Xiao Clan is gathering the top figures from the Profound Sky Continent and even the entire planet.
"I wish you great grandfather prosperity and longevity... I'd like to invite you to have some tea."
Xiao Lie was sitting in the middle of the hall, and Xiao Yongan was kneeling upright in front of him, offering him tea seriously.
"Okay, good boy." Xiao Lie took it with a smile, drank it all in one gulp, with a gentle smile on his face.
Once upon a time, he was only in his fifties and had the cultivation base of the Profound Spirit Realm, but he showed signs of aging early on. Later, due to the news of Yun Che's death, his hair turned white almost overnight. Now, on his seventieth birthday, he has black hair and a black beard, and a ruddy complexion. He looks only in his forties, and is completely different from the man he was back then.
This is the Xiao Clan, the place Xiao Lie loves the most and never wants to leave for long, even if he is hurt and betrayed. Yun Che brought his daughter and other girls, and Xiao Yun brought his wife and son, all of whom arrived early to celebrate his birthday and offer him tea.
"... I don't want to offer tea to Grandpa."
After Xiao Yongan, Yun Wuxin knelt down and respectfully offered him tea.
Xiao Lie took the teacup, smiled and sighed: "Unknowingly, Che'er's daughter has grown up so much. Time really waits for no one."
"But Grandpa is getting younger and younger," Yun Wuxin said with a smile, blinking his eyelashes, "So, time can't catch up with Grandpa. In the future, Grandpa will be many, many seventies."
“Hahahaha.” Xiao Lie laughed heartily: “With a granddaughter as obedient as Xin’er, Grandfather can’t bear to grow old too quickly.”
He drank the tea in his hand in one gulp with laughter, but the warmth from the tea did not stop in his lungs, but spread throughout his body.
After the two juniors finished offering tea, Yun Che looked at Xiao Yun, who also looked at him and said with a smile, “Big brother, please go first.”
Although Yun Che's last name is not Xiao, in Xiao Yun's eyes, Yun Che is undoubtedly no different from his biological brothers.
"good!"
Yun Che did not refuse. He strode forward, poured tea, raised the cup, and knelt in front of Xiao Lie: "Grandson Yun Che, please have some tea, grandpa. I wish you good fortune and a long life."
The simple and plain birthday greetings were sonorous. In this world, how many people could make him kneel down so willingly and properly?
Apart from his parents, there was only Xiao Lie.
Xiao Lie took the teacup but did not drink it. Instead, he looked at Yun Che and suddenly sighed, “Che’er… Back then, after Ying’er passed away, I actually had resentment towards you, and even hated you. But now… I have received a thousand times the reward and blessing. It is my life’s blessing to have a grandson like you.”
Yun Che shook his head and whispered, “Uncle Xiao, Aunt Xiao, and Grandma all passed away because of me. Grandpa should have blamed me and hated me, but he never abandoned or looked down on me for a single day or a single moment. Instead, he raised me up safely and treated me better than Lingxi. Even when I did something wrong, he was reluctant to punish me harshly. He suffered the cold stare for me, endured humiliation for me, and even for my profound veins... Grandpa, who was once known for his ‘fierceness’, bowed his head and begged for mercy from countless people.”
"Everything I do now is not a way of repaying my grandfather, but just a way for me, as a grown-up descendant, to show my filial piety to grandfather... It is still far from even a fraction of the grace that grandfather showed me in raising me."
"It is my life's fortune to meet Grandpa in this life."
Xiao Lie smiled… Back then, that weak figure who was always protected under his wings was still right before his eyes, as if it were yesterday. But now, in just over a decade, he had stood at a mythical height, overlooking all the spirits on the continent.
But he had never changed, kneeling in front of the child just like he did when he was a teenager.
Beside Yun Che, Cang Yue bowed politely: "Granddaughter-in-law Cang Yue, please have some tea, Grandpa."
Yun Che and Xia Qingyue got married first, and Cang Yue came later. However, in everyone's eyes, Cang Yue was Yun Che's legal wife. Even the Little Demon Queen had to address her as "sister".
After many years in office, Cang Yue was no longer as naive as she was back then. Her every move was that of an emperor. And the title of "Yun Che's legal wife" made her more than just "Cang Feng Empress". Her status was so high that it was incomparable to any emperor in the Profound Sky Continent.
"Yue'er," Xiao Lie looked at Cang Yue and said with a smile, "Although state affairs are more important, you and Che'er have been married for more than ten years after all. It's time to have a child. This will also continue the bloodline of the Cang Feng royal family."
“…Yes, Yue’er has made note of it.” Cang Yue lowered her delicate head slightly, and her beautiful eyes quietly glanced at Yun Che.
“Uh… Yue’er and I will definitely work hard. Try our best.” Yun Che said hurriedly, but he felt quite sad in his heart.
After obtaining the bloodline of the Dragon God, especially the Dragon God's Marrow, although his essence is human, his body has been becoming more and more like a dragon... To be more precise, he is the Dragon God, who was the supreme existence among the dragon clan in ancient times.
Dragons are inherently lustful, so Yun Che is definitely a hardworking man. But at the same time, it is extremely difficult for the dragon race to have offspring... The higher the level of the dragon race, the more so.
Yun Che had vaguely sensed this many years ago.
Cang Yue is the emperor of Cang Feng, and the Little Demon Queen is the master of the illusionary demons. They actually both wanted to have a child with Yun Che, but they have not been able to do so for many years.
Yun Che even secretly used a magical medicine that could make a woman 100% pregnant... However, it worked as soon as it was used on Xiao Yun and Number Seven Under Heaven, but it was completely ineffective on him!
This really made him feel depressed.
It seems that the only way is to be more diligent than before... Yun Che secretly made up his mind: I wonder who will be the father of my second child, and whether he will be as cute as Wuxin?
Snap...
The thought flashed through his mind, and his body suddenly trembled violently... His heart felt as if it was pierced by a poisoned steel needle, and the pain was excruciating.
How...what's going on...
Yun Che was facing Xiao Lie, so his momentary abnormality was not noticed by anyone.
After Cang Yue, it was the Little Demon Queen who served tea. She was the only woman present besides Cang Yue who was married to Yun Che, but the situation was different... After all, their descendants would use "Huan" as their surname and would be the future Lord of the Illusory Demon.
"Caiyi," Xiao Lie said with a smile, "Now the Illusory Demon Realm is peaceful, and there is no need to worry about disasters. You have worked hard for a hundred years, and it is time to have a good rest. Give birth to children with Che'er as soon as possible, so that you can train the next generation of Demon King as soon as possible."
"Yes." The Little Demon Queen agreed respectfully.
After the Little Demon Queen, there was Chu Yuechan. Although she had not married Yun Che, she was the only woman who had Yun Che's offspring, and her status in the Yun and Xiao families was naturally extraordinary. Facing Chu Yuechan, Xiao Lie's expression was also moved, and he said: "Yuechan, Che'er feels so ashamed of you, and my Yun and Xiao families owe you a lot. Che'er is so lucky to have you as his companion in this life."
"Che'er, although I know that you have long since stopped following worldly etiquette, our Yun family and Xiao family are still worldly places after all. Grandpa still hopes to see you marry Yuechan in a grand manner and give her a legitimate status."
"Hahahaha, what father said is right."
Just as Yun Che was about to respond, a loud laugh was heard. Yun Qinghong and Mu Yurou walked in side by side. After kneeling down to congratulate him, they continued, “Che’er, your grandfather’s words are your father’s words. Not only Yuechan, Xue’er and you already have an engagement, but it has been delayed for several years. There is also Ling’er. She has followed you from Cangyun Continent for so many years. How long are you going to delay it until?”
Mu Yurou smiled and said, "There are also Lingxi and Xian'er. Lingxi is not worth mentioning, but Xian'er is the daughter of the Phoenix that everyone admires. Now the whole continent knows that she is your maid. It will be difficult for her to get married in the future. You can't let her be a maid for the rest of her life."
Feng Xian'er was shocked by these words and said in panic, "How could Xian'er be so worthy... Xian'er is so lucky to be a maid by the young master's side, how could... how could I..."
She lowered her head, not daring to meet anyone's gaze.
"Xian'er," Mu Yurou smiled and said, "When Che'er was most lost, you stayed by his side all the time. You are kind and pure in heart, and we all see how good you are to Che'er. If you could come into our Yun family and stay by Che'er's side, we as his parents would be so happy that we can't express it in words."
"Che'er, if you are bothered by the conventional etiquette, just nod your head and we will take care of the rest." Mu Yurou continued, "You are not a woman after all. Status is much more important to a woman than you think."
Yun Che looked at Chu Yuechan, Feng Xue'er, Su Ling'er, Xiao Lingxi, Feng Xian'er... He saw the changes in their expressions. Even Chu Yuechan, who had the calmest temperament, saw the beautiful light that was quietly hidden in her eyes.
He nodded gently and smiled, "Okay, I'll obey Grandpa and Mom and Dad in everything."
Yun Qinghong smiled, and Mu Yurou smiled even more: "That's good. Che'er and Xue'er were the first to make an engagement, and the end of the next month will be a warm autumn, which is a perfect date. There is enough time for preparation. Our Yun family will marry Xue'er in a grand manner."
“Mother…” Feng Xue’er pursed her lips. Even though she was already the Phoenix Goddess who was unattainable in the eyes of the world, she still felt shy in this situation.
"And Xian'er," Mu Yurou continued, "You and Xue'er are from the same family, so how about you become Xue'er's dowry?"
Mu Yurou had obviously already made up her mind. Feng Xian'er was the youngest and had a deep admiration and respect for Yun Che that surpassed everything else. She regarded herself as a maid in front of Yun Che and even other women. If she was allowed to marry directly into the Yun family, she would be at a loss.
"Ah..." Feng Xian'er moaned softly, pinching the hem of her skirt nervously with both hands, her face flushed: "I...I..."
"Xian'er, you are willing to serve Che'er for the rest of your life, what about your parents?" Mu Yurou said with a smile: "Even if it's just to give your parents an explanation. It's just... I feel a little wronged for you."
“No, I don’t feel wronged…” Feng Xian’er shook her head vigorously. The illusion that was even more unreal than a dream almost made her lose the ability to think… Finally, she lowered her head deeply and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz: “Everything is up to… Madam.”
“Haha, it’s fine to call me ‘Madam’ now, but in two months, you’ll have to change your words like Xue’er does.” Yun Qinghong laughed. With just these few words, the blush on Feng Xian’er’s face spread all the way to her neck, and her heart almost jumped out of her chest.
"As for the specific wedding date, I will discuss it with Brother Feng tomorrow."
As soon as Yun Qinghong finished speaking, a majestic laugh was heard: "Hahahaha, no need for tomorrow, we can decide today."
“Father!” Feng Xue’er turned her eyes away and smiled softly.
Feng Hengkong strode forward and bowed deeply to Xiao Lie: "Old Master Xiao, Divine Phoenix Feng Hengkong has come to celebrate your birthday!"
In terms of age, he was hundreds of years older than Xiao Lie, but because his daughter was with Yun Che, he was one level lower in generation.
Especially... seventy years old, let alone in the God Realm, even in the higher levels of the Profound Sky Continent, it is not considered "old age" at all. For a person like Feng Hengkong, this is the first time in his life that he has lived less than five hundred years old.
But... no matter how ordinary Xiao Lie is, he is Yun Che's grandfather!
“Father, why are you here?” Feng Xue’er asked.
"It's not just me," Feng Hengkong said, "There are countless people rushing here from all directions, and those who dare to come are all well-known figures."
“…” Yun Che stroked his forehead with his hand and snorted helplessly: “These guys…”
“Haha, this is only natural.” Yun Qinghong smiled and said, “Nowadays, whether it is the Profound Sky Continent or the Illusory Demon Realm, as long as it is related to you, who dares not to pay attention. Today is my father’s 70th birthday, although it has not been made public, how could they not know and ignore it.”
Yun Qinghong was obviously not surprised or concerned at this time, and directly said: "It seems that Brother Feng has no objection to Xue'er and Che'er's wedding date?"
"Of course," Feng Hengkong said with a smile, "All the major sects and forces on the continent have been waiting for their wedding for a long time. If the news spreads, I'm afraid it will be lively for a long time."
Master Yun and the Phoenix Goddess represent the supreme existence of men and women in the Tianxuan Continent respectively. Their formal marriage will undoubtedly be a grand event in the Xuanjie of the Tianxuan Continent.
"Decide on the matter of Xue'er and Xian'er, as well as Yuechan, Lingxi, and Ling'er..." Mu Yurou looked at her future daughter-in-law in front of her with a smile on her face.
"Don't worry about Lingxi's matter for now." Xiao Lie said, looking quite serious.
His words, coupled with his somewhat indifferent tone, caused Mu Yurou's smile to freeze slightly. Xiao Lingxi, whose heart was already beating faster, also turned around suddenly, feeling a little at a loss.
Yun Che’s heart skipped a beat. He pondered over his words for a moment, and finally said quite straightforwardly: “Grandpa, regarding the matter between Lingxi and me…does Grandpa still have a knot in his heart?”
The hall suddenly became much quieter. Although Yun Che and Xiao Lingxi were childhood sweethearts, grew up together, and had a deep affection for each other, and although they had no blood relationship, after all... before Yun Che was sixteen years old, in the eyes of Floating Cloud City, she was Yun Che's aunt.
"It's not that I have a knot in my heart," Xiao Lie shook his head, then sighed softly, "I just can't bear to let go."
“Uh…” Yun Che was stunned: “Grandpa, do you want Lingxi to stay with you for a few more years? Grandpa, don’t worry about this. No matter what happens in the future, you will not lose Lingxi.”
"That's not it." Xiao Lie suddenly laughed at this time, with a hint of mischief in his laughter: "I just want to hear you call me 'Grandpa' for a few more years. If you call me 'father-in-law' too early, I'm afraid I won't be able to adapt. Hahahahahahaha..."
After the voice fell, Xiao Lie burst into laughter at the sight of Yun Che’s confused expression.
Everyone was stunned, and then burst into laughter that didn't stop for a long time.
“Dad, you’re such a jerk.” Xiao Lingxi grumbled softly. She secretly glanced at Yun Che and also laughed softly.
After Yun Che finished toasting, Xiao Yun and his wife, Number Seven Under Heaven, stepped forward. After offering tea, they did not stand up. Instead, they raised their heads and said, “Grandpa, today, Seventh Sister and I have another piece of news to tell you.”
"Oh?" Xiao Lie smiled.
On the other side, Su Ling'er's lips curled up slightly... It was obvious that she knew what Xiao Yun was going to say.
Xiao Yun held Number Seven Under Heaven's hand and said with great excitement, "Seventh Sister is... pregnant again."
"Oh!?" Xiao Lie's arms tightened, and then he stood up excitedly: "Really...really?"
"Yes!" Number Seven Under Heaven smiled broadly and said openly, "It's been two months. Brother Yun and I even went to see Ling'er... It's a girl, and Brother Yun was so happy."
"Hehehehe," Xiao Yun continued to smile foolishly. Ever since Yun Che found Yun Wuxin, Xiao Yun had dreamed of having a daughter.
"Good...good, girls are good, girls are good." Xiao Yun was so excited that he made a slight mistake in his steps and didn't know where to put his hands while rubbing them together: "In this way... Yun'er will have both a son and a daughter, good...good...your father and your grandmother must be very happy in heaven, very happy."
He was so excited and happy that he started to speak incoherently, and his eyes were slightly misty.
He went from a dark and lonely life to finding Xiao Yun, and then to seeing his grandchildren and his sons and daughters... He was truly extremely satisfied with his life and had nothing more to ask for.
Yun Che smiled and said, "Grandpa, your granddaughter who is about to be born will be the first girl of this generation of the Xiao family. You should give her a name.
How about a name?
Xiao Yun nodded immediately: "Yes, yes! Of course, this matter should be handed over to Grandpa."
"..." Xiao Lie did not shake his head to refuse. After a few breaths, he finally suppressed his excitement, thought for a while, and said, "Let's name it... 'Yongning'."
"Yong'an... Yongning..." Number Seven Under Heaven laughed, "I will thank my daughter Yongning's great grandfather for giving me this name."
Today, the Xiao family is undoubtedly celebrating a double happiness. The small Xiao family, with a small hall, is filled with laughter and joy all the time.
At this time, the guard in front of the main gate hurried over and reported: "Supreme Sea Palace Zi Ji, Cang Lan King, and Tian Xiang King have all arrived with valuable gifts and asked to see Elder Xiao."
Yun Che waved his hand and said, “Tell them to wait outside. They are not allowed to come in or make any noise… It’s best if they put down the gifts and get out.”
Xiao Lie likes quietness the most. The grand arrival of this group of people is simply a flattery.
"No need." Xiao Lie raised his hand and said with a smile: "Let them all come in. They all came from far away because of me, so how can I be impolite?"
Yun Che nodded: "Okay, then I'll follow Grandpa's wishes."
It was a rare occasion that Xiao Lie was in the mood and interest to entertain guests, and Yun Che left at the right time. If he were there, those "distinguished guests" who came from afar would probably not dare to breathe, let alone congratulate him on his birthday.
“Yun Che,” Chu Yuechan came to Yun Che’s side and said softly, “I have decided to return to Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace. After all, it is the best place for me.”
“Oh?” Yun Che’s eyes lit up: “Are you planning to take over the position of Palace Master?”
Chu Yuechan had been in Bingyun Immortal Palace for decades, and she knew it very well and had deep feelings for it. As the leader of the Seven Bingyun Immortals, her qualifications and reputation were unmatched. In addition, she had achieved the divine way through cultivation under the divine water of life bestowed by Yun Che. If she returned to Bingyun Immortal Palace, she would definitely become the most core existence.
Chu Yuechan shook her head: "Qianxue and Yueli did have this intention, but I rejected it. However, I have agreed to serve as the deputy palace master temporarily."
“Okay.” Yun Che smiled. Now that Yun Wuxin had grown up, she no longer needed her company. Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace was indeed the most suitable place for her.
The return of Fairy Bingchan, who once caused a sensation in Cangfeng, to Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace was naturally a major news that shocked the Xuanjie.
“Brother-in-law!”
Xia Yuanba’s voice came from afar, locking onto Yun Che’s aura. His huge figure quickly came into the sky and landed in front of Yun Che: “Today is Grandpa Xiao’s 70th birthday party… Am I not late?”
After feeling the surrounding atmosphere, he couldn't help but mutter, "It's so lively."
“Yeah, it’s too lively.” Yun Che curled his lips helplessly, and then seemingly unintentionally picked up the ornament on his neck with his fingers.
Xia Yuanba's eyes moved naturally, and then he asked doubtfully: "Is this... Liuyin Stone?"
Yun Che nodded immediately, picked up the three Glazed Sound Stones, and said, “This is a gift from Wu Xin. She found it herself and made it with her own hands! It’s very beautiful, right?”
“Uh…” Xia Yuanba didn’t quite understand why Yun Che suddenly became excited.
“Listen…” Yun Che lightly touched the heart-shaped Glazed Sound Stone in the middle with his finger, and Yun Wuxin’s sweet voice suddenly rang out: “Daddy, Wuxin misses you.”
Yun Che grinned and couldn't help laughing. Xia Yuanba stared at him, then said with feeling: "Indeed... it's a bit enviable."
“Right!” Yun Che said with a smile: “So, Yuanba, you should find a wife as soon as possible, and then have a few more children, and the whole world will be different for you.”
Xia Yuanba shrank his neck slightly, and resisted without hesitation as before: "Forget it. Women are the most troublesome. It's better to be alone."
“Even if you yourself are not anxious, your father should have been anxious a long time ago.” Yun Che tapped Xia Yuanba’s shoulder and spoke with the manner of an experienced person.
“This… let’s talk about it later.” Xia Yuanba still shook his head. Ever since his Overlord Divine Vein truly awakened, he had become a complete fanatic of the Mystical Dao, and had basically no interest in anything else.
"By the way, brother-in-law, there is something I have always wanted to ask you."
"Oh?" He felt that Xia Yuanba's eyes had become somewhat heavy and complicated.
"I want to ask..." Xia Yuanba took a deep breath and said, "Do you know where my sister is? Or have you seen her?"
“…” Yun Che restrained all his expressions and thought for a moment before saying, “Why do you ask that?”
Yun Che’s reaction basically gave Xia Yuanba an answer. He said seriously, “In the past, although you always said that sister was blessed by God and nothing would happen to her, and you were not too worried, you never stopped using various methods to search and find out information. However, since you came back from the God Realm, you have never personally, or ordered the sects in the Profound Sky Continent and the Illusory Demon Realm to search for sister’s traces… Moreover, after that, when you told me that sister must be safe and sound, your eyes and tone of voice were different from before.”
Xia Yuanba has gone through countless trials and tribulations, awakened the Overlord Divine Vein, and became the Holy Emperor of the Royal Holy Land. His character has long since shed its former immaturity and has become more meticulous day by day.
Yun Che remained silent, and then finally said: “You are right, I have indeed seen Qingyue.”
“Ah!” Xia Yuanba’s body trembled, and then he took a step forward and asked excitedly: “Where is my sister now? How is she doing? Has she… suffered any injustice, been bullied or something?”
“She is in the God Realm.” Yun Che said, “She is in good condition. You don’t need to worry at all. Her current cultivation level and status in the God Realm are far higher than the most exaggerated scenario you can imagine. However, she cannot come back.”
"Why?" Xia Yuanba asked, "What happened to her over there? How is she now? Why can't she come back?"
“The situation is very complicated, and I can’t explain it clearly at the moment.” Yun Che could only answer like this. Xia Yuanba was already the top existence on the Blue Pole Star, but the power and survival rules of the plane of the God Realm were still beyond his imagination: “But there is one thing I can tell you with certainty, it’s not that she doesn’t want to come back, she’s unwilling to come back, and she has never abandoned you, but there is a special reason.”
“By the way,” Yun Che said, “In the God Realm, Qingyue has found her mother as she wished.”
Xia Yuanba's body shook again, and his reaction was even more dramatic than before: "You said...sister found mother? Is this true...is this true!?"
“Yes.” Yun Che nodded: “Not only did we find them, but we were also reunited and live together in the same place.”
only……
Xia Yuanba clenched his hands, his face gradually turning red in excitement. His lips moved, and he wanted to ask too many questions. For a moment, he didn't know which one to ask first. Finally, he said in a hoarse voice, "Where are mother and sister... I want to go to the God Realm to find them, and I'm going now!"
Xia Yuanba's response was exactly what Yun Che had expected. He shook his head and said, "No."
“…Why?” Xia Yuanba tried hard to suppress his emotions that were getting a little out of control.
"You took the Divine Water of Life and entered the Divine Origin Realm. You are already a supreme being in the Profound Sky Continent. However, the powerhouses in the Divine Realm are far more terrifying than you can imagine. Your sister cannot come back, and she has repeatedly told me not to reveal any news about her to you... You should understand the reason."
Xia Yuanba: “…”
Seeing Xia Yuanba’s expression, Yun Che smiled again: “Haha, the situation is not that serious. How about this, Yuanba, give yourself two years. After two years, if you can gain a foothold in the Divine Origin Realm, I will take you to the Divine Realm to meet her. How about that?”
"Okay!" Xia Yuanba agreed without even thinking.
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