Fairy, why bother with me? I am really a yellow-haired villain.

As he spoke, he seemed to be measuring the weight of each word, expressing his apology without losing face for the Chen family.

Although the identities of Yun Zhonghe and the other two were indeed not people they could easily offend, the Immortal Alliance was now in power and peacefully managed the world of cultivation. They could no longer draw their swords against each other over a disagreement as they did in the past, or even cause disasters among the aristocratic families.

"Meng Yao" had already killed the leopard tiger and had actually vented his anger. Moreover, the Chen family and the Meng family were not from the same city. Even if the Meng family wanted to retaliate, they would have to move across the city, which was quite difficult.

What's more, the Chen family is now doing very well in Tianhai City and its strength should not be underestimated.

It would have been normal for the Chen family to show a tough attitude, but the fact that they begged for peace in such a humble manner was beyond Yun Zhonghe's expectations.

He was much easier to talk to than Yun Zhonghe had imagined.

In Yun Zhonghe's impression, aristocratic families often have high self-esteem and pride, and even if they are wrong, they rarely show such humility.

Perhaps, Patriarch Chen really doesn't want to cause any more trouble?

Of course, it could also be that the Chen family is not short of money.

If something can be settled with money, it’s not a problem.

Nowadays, essential oil products are all the rage in the world of cultivation, and the Chen family is making a fortune. Their economic strength has grown by leaps and bounds. The Chen Mansion alone is no less magnificent than the Yun Mansion in terms of scale and decoration. But you have to know that the Yun Mansion is the residence of a third-grade family, while the Chen family is currently only at the second grade.

After the Chen family master finished speaking, he clapped his hands lightly and motioned the butler beside him to come forward.

This steward was clearly a capable and capable assistant to the Chen family. He held a carved wooden box in his hands with great respect and slowly approached Yun Zhonghe and the other two, a humble smile on his face. "This is just a small gift, not a token of respect. I hope you three will accept it as a token of our Chen family's deep apologies for what happened yesterday."

The sincerity of his attitude is astonishing.

The butler carefully opened the brocade box, and saw dozens of crystal clear, high-quality spirit stones emitting a faint spiritual energy neatly arranged in the box!

Each one is priceless, and when added together, they are worth hundreds of thousands of low-grade spirit stones!

Yun Zhonghe couldn't help but gasp and marveled inwardly.

It seems that the Chen family has indeed made a lot of money through the essential oil business over the years, and they can easily give away hundreds of thousands of spirit stones without even blinking an eye.

Seeing this, Yun Zhonghe curled up the corner of his mouth into a playful smile.

He had not originally intended to dwell too much on this matter. After all, his purpose was more to take this opportunity to seize the initiative in the conversation with the other party so as to ask about the situation of the senior's daughter.

However... Yun Zhonghe would naturally not be stupid enough to refuse the spirit stones that were given to him for free.

He immediately put on that frivolous, cynical smile that perfectly matched the dandy character he was currently portraying. "Ah, Master Chen, you're so polite! In fact, I felt yesterday that your young master was riding a tiger, full of vigor and vigor, and had quite the heroic demeanor. He will definitely become a great hero in the future, and his future is limitless."

These words of praise were so hypocritical that even he himself couldn't help laughing, but the head of the Chen family smiled and agreed with them.

The head of the Chen family also understood in his heart that Yun Zhonghe's words were just polite talk, but he also wanted to calm the matter down as soon as possible. Since Yun Zhonghe gave him a way out, he naturally wouldn't say anything more.

But secretly, the head of the Chen family secretly communicated with the manager beside him with his eyes.

After a while, hurried footsteps were heard outside the lobby, and a man dressed in servant's clothes hurried in and whispered a few words in the ear of the head of the Chen family with a nervous look.

After hearing this, the head of the Chen family pretended to change his originally calm expression slightly.

He turned to look at Yun Zhonghe and the other two, an apologetic smile plastered across his face. "Young men, I'm truly sorry. I've been so busy lately that I can't entertain you fully. Furthermore, I have an urgent matter to attend to right now, so I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy your stay. As an apology, all of your expenses in Tianhai City will be fully covered by my Chen family. Please accept this kind gesture and don't refuse."

As he spoke, the head of the Chen family clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and looked sincere and helpless, as if he was really trapped by the heavy household chores and had no time to spare.

Seeing this, Yun Zhonghe also responded politely, "Master Chen, you are too polite. Since you have important matters to attend to at your residence, we naturally cannot disturb you. We will take our leave first. However, before leaving, I have a small matter I would like to ask Master Chen for advice."

"Oh? Just tell me, as long as it is within my ability, I will definitely help you." Upon hearing this, the head of the Chen family did not change his expression, still looking gentle and elegant, but there was a subtle flash of vigilance in his eyes.

"Actually, I once had the good fortune to meet a senior who is also from your Chen family. This senior once mentioned his daughter, named Chen Leling. I wonder if the head of the Chen family knows about this girl's current situation?"

There was a hint of tentativeness in Yun Zhonghe's words. His eyes were fixed on the face of the head of the Chen family, trying to catch even the slightest change in the other's expression.

When he said the name "Chen Leling", as expected, a flicker of fluctuation flashed in the eyes of the head of the Chen family.

But he concealed it very well and ordinary people couldn't tell.

After all, they were all people who had seen big scenes. He quickly adjusted his mood and a smile reappeared on his face, as if everything that had just happened was just Yun Zhonghe's illusion.

It’s a pity that Yun Zhonghe is also very good at superficial work, so he knows how to hide his emotions, but there are some details that are difficult to conceal.

He saw the fleeting reaction of the Chen family head.

It was obvious that Patriarch Chen was feeling extremely upset just now!

"Master Meng, I wonder how long you have known that senior?"

There was an imperceptible depth in the words of Patriarch Chen, which formed a sharp contrast with his previous warm smile, and there was a hint of warning in his words.

How long have you known each other?

This question was indeed a bit sudden for Yun Zhonghe. He had never thought that the head of the Chen family would ask this.

He thought quickly in his mind that if he said the time was too short, it would inevitably arouse people's suspicion. After all, how could he easily entrust such an important matter to a person in the Nascent Soul stage if he had only known him for a few days or months?

But if I talk too long, I might be exposed.

After a moment, a glint of enlightenment flashed in Yun Zhonghe's eyes. He smiled and replied, "I've known the senior for five or six years. He's like a half-master of mine, and he's taught me a few things. We haven't been in touch for a while, but I recently received a letter from him. In the letter, he specifically asked me to come and see if his daughter is doing well in the Chen family."

After hearing this, the head of the Chen family seemed to relax a little, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "I see, Chen Leling is naturally living a very good life in our Chen family. After all, she is that man's daughter. How could our Chen family treat her badly?"

After saying that, the head of the Chen family clapped his hands lightly and ordered his servants to invite Chen Leling over.

Yun Zhonghe was originally worried that the head of the Chen family would find various excuses to shirk his responsibility, but he did not expect that the other party would agree so readily.

Are they really worrying too much?

Could there be something fishy going on? But if it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, it would be incredibly efficient, as if it had been foreseen.

Yun Zhonghe felt that this possibility was extremely small.

He couldn't see through.

After a while, a cute little girl with two pigtails walked timidly into the hall, led by a maid.

She was wearing a light pink dress, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps. Her big black eyes were round and turned, looking at everything around her curiously. Her lips were red and pouty, making her look particularly pleasing, but also a little shy. She kept looking away, not daring to look people in the eye.

Yun Zhonghe, Su Xiaoxiao and Su Xinghe quickly exchanged subtle glances.

Su Xinghe, as the youngest of the three, had the smallest age gap with Chen Leling, so he naturally took on the task of talking to her.

Meanwhile, the head of the Chen family maintained his warm smile as he chatted and laughed with Yun Zhonghe. "Chen Leling has been shy since she was little. After all, her father is away from home all year round, and her mother died young. We in the Chen family have always felt sorry for her, and we've specially arranged for our most responsible servants to take care of her daily needs."

"Master Meng, please be sure to tell that senior that his daughter is living very well in our Chen family. We will never let her suffer any injustice. At the same time, we also look forward to that senior returning to the Chen family as soon as possible. The Chen family really needs him now."

Every word that the head of the Chen family said was sincere and heartfelt, as if he really treated Chen Leling as his own daughter.

Everything...seems to be fine.

Afterwards, when Su Xinghe quietly approached Yun Zhonghe, he whispered Chen Leling's attitude.

Not only did Chen Leling claim that she was living well in the Chen family, she also made it clear that she did not want to leave with them, and even advised them to leave Tianhai City as soon as possible.

Yun Zhonghe always felt that something was wrong, and there was always a subtle sense of strangeness quietly spreading in his heart.

Chapter 274: Doubts

Yun Zhonghe inadvertently glanced at the little girl beside him named Chen Leling, and her cute big eyes happened to look back at him, clear and transparent without any impurities.

Under the gaze of these eyes, Yun Zhonghe could clearly feel that the other party's words and expressions were very natural, without any signs of being controlled or manipulated. What she just said should be what the little girl really thought.

Maybe the Chen family really treats her well?

"Master Chen, if that's the case, then we won't nag any further. I'll also pass on what you just said to Master."

"No, no, you're too polite, Young Master Meng. If you have the chance, please come visit the Chen family again." The head of the Chen family returned the greeting with a warm smile on his face.

After a few polite words, Yun Zhonghe prepared to take Su Xiaoxiao and Su Xinghe away from the Chen family.

Patriarch Chen personally escorted them to the door, and before leaving, he reminded them, "Tianhai City has been quite unstable lately. It's best to leave early to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Yun Zhonghe nodded and thanked him.

Before leaving the Chen Mansion, they happened to meet the boy who almost hit someone while riding a tiger yesterday, the young master of the Chen family.

When the young man saw Yun Zhonghe, he just glanced at him coldly, his eyes full of contempt and disdain. However, when his gaze fell on Su Xiaoxiao, he couldn't help but linger for a moment, and a trace of greed and covetousness that was difficult to conceal flashed in his eyes.

Yun Zhonghe captured this scene keenly. He noticed that the young man's expression suddenly became fierce, and a cruel smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"She killed my mount. Sooner or later, I'll make this woman pay me back with her body!"

He would definitely ravage Su Xiaoxiao in front of Yun Zhonghe, make her explode, and let Yun Zhonghe experience the taste of regret.

Young Master Chen was muttering to himself, his voice as soft as a mosquito, almost drowned out by the sound of the wind around him. Yun Zhonghe, Su Xiaoxiao and Su Xinghe did not catch his whispers.

However, the strange light in his eyes, especially when his gaze fell on Su Xiaoxiao, the undisguised greed and obsession did not escape Yun Zhonghe's keen observation.

Yun Zhonghe glanced sideways at Su Xiaoxiao. The girl was standing tall and graceful at the moment. Her pretty face looked even more beautiful in the sunlight. Her figure was tall and well-proportioned. Especially her posture, which was once slightly inferior due to her hunchback, had now become tall and proud, attracting all the attention around her.

She has indeed become very beautiful, no wonder she attracts people's attention wherever she goes.

Yun Zhonghe couldn't help but think of Xia Linglong, whom he had met before. She was the woman who was also easily attracted by Su Xiaoxiao's changed appearance.

But it is understandable that no matter who it is, facing such a big and cute girl, it would be difficult to resist her charm.

But Senior Sister Xia must not ruin his plans. She is so rich. If she likes lesbianism, there are beautiful girls everywhere and she can have a group of them. But can she please not target the heroine he has worked so hard to cultivate?

Just as Yun Zhonghe was lost in thought, Su Xiaoxiao suddenly spoke, interrupting his contemplation: "Brother Yun? Who are you thinking about?"

She keenly noticed that Yun Zhonghe's expression was different, and it was obvious that he was thinking about someone else.

Yun Zhonghe subconsciously replied, "The Senior Sister Xia I met before."

The next moment, Su Xiaoxiao's face froze, and a complex and indistinguishable emotion flashed in her eyes.

"Senior Sister Xia Linglong... do you like her very much?"

Su Xiaoxiao bit her lip, her tone was tentative and uneasy, and her bright eyes flashed with an inexplicable light.

She could not forget the look in Xia Linglong's eyes when she looked at Yun Zhonghe. It was as if she was deeply attracted by that handsome figure, and her eyes were about to pop out. That kind of undisguised admiration made Su Xiaoxiao's heart ripple.

Of course, she never had the idea of ​​monopolizing Yun Zhonghe. Su Xiaoxiao had a clear understanding of her position.

But emotions are something that can never be fully controlled by reason.

In particular, even Chenchen had had a close relationship with Yun Zhonghe, but she had known Yun Zhonghe longer, but had never been able to develop a deeper relationship with him.

It was only at that time in the cave world, when Yun Zhonghe was seriously injured and unconscious, that those subtle and ambiguous moments occurred between the two.

Now, Yun Zhonghe has met a new girl, and it seems that they have a special relationship, which makes Su Xiaoxiao feel a sense of crisis.

Worried about being left behind.

Yun Zhonghe replied absentmindedly, "It's okay. If she didn't want to steal my cabbage, she might still be a good friend."

Su Xiaoxiao:?

What is cabbage?

She didn't quite understand.

……

After Yun Zhonghe and the other two left the Chen Mansion, the head of the Chen family, who had just said goodbye to Yun Zhonghe in a friendly and polite manner, suddenly had a gloomy and terrifying expression on his face.

"Have you found the woman from before?"

The voice of the Chen family head was low and cold, revealing a sense of majesty.

The servant standing beside him was frightened by this sudden momentum and trembled all over. There was a noticeable tremor in his voice: "I haven't found it yet. I am incompetent. Please punish me, master."

"A bunch of trash!" The Chen family head roared, as if suppressing immense rage and deep hatred. His eyes narrowed into slits. "I want to see him alive or dead! The secrets of our Chen family must not be leaked! No matter if he is the daughter of the Xia Company, he must be brought back to me!"

The servant took a deep breath and said, "Master, perhaps she has been taken away by that thing..."

Upon hearing this, Patriarch Chen's eyes grew even colder. He glared at his servants fiercely, "You'll have to find her wherever you are! No matter where in the world, even through mountains of swords and seas of fire, you must find her for me! If you don't agree, hmph, I'll throw you all into the corpse-turning pond! Which path you take, it's your choice!"

The entire Chen family was busy today. Everyone was in a state of unrest and felt threatened. The entire Chen family mansion was shrouded in a depressing atmosphere.

In fact, it's not just today. The Chen family has been shrouded in chaos these days.

The head of the Chen family had a black forehead and a face so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip from it.

He covered his head with his hands, revealing a pair of unusually cold eyes between his fingers: "Misfortunes never come singly. That thing just ran away and we haven't found it yet, and now some troublemakers come."

He had no choice. After all, this was a matter of life and death for the entire Chen family. If there was any mistake, everything could be lost. He did not dare to have the slightest gambler's mentality and could only do things thoroughly and completely without leaving any future troubles.

Those who know the Chen family's secrets are like time bombs that may explode at any time and bring devastating disaster to the Chen family. Therefore, they must not be left alive.

At this moment, the servant's eyes turned, and he suddenly thought: "Master, those three people just now actually knew about Chen Leling's existence. Could it be that... they have noticed something?"

Upon hearing this, Patriarch Chen's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He waved his hand and said, "Don't do anything. They don't know anything at all, so there's no need to cause any trouble. Just arrange for someone to keep an eye on them, and they'll leave Tianhai City on their own."

He had actually already made a judgment in his mind, and he was very sure that Yun Zhonghe was lying.