Chapter 450: Another Parting

"Shifu, Shifu."

The little Monkey's eyes were bright and spirited, clear and innocent.

"Monkey, are you willing to go with me?" Lin Chuan asked.

"Willing, the disciple is willing."

The little Monkey nodded repeatedly.

They were clueless about many things, the clan's will influencing them, causing them to follow this person, and from then on this would be the one they respected most.

"Then let's go."

Lin Chuan led the little Monkey away from the Ancient Forest, returning to the flying boat.

"Young Master," Lü Ya greeted, "Why did you bring a Monkey back? This little Monkey is rather charming."

"This is the sole sprout of the Douzhan Sacred Ape lineage."

Lin Chuan gave a brief explanation, "These days the Sacred Ape lineage faces a crisis; to preserve hope, I let my little Monkey enter my Myriad Symbol Pavilion."

"Hmm?"

Lin Chuan glanced and realized something was off, "Sangyu and Tu Shan Jiao Jiao?"

Usually, the two women would stay on the deck, but today they were nowhere to be seen.

"A few days ago, they asked me some questions, and then it turned out like that," Lü Ya replied honestly.

"What questions?"

Lin Chuan sensed that something was amiss.

Lü Ya said seriously, "They asked me what kind of person you, Young Master, are, what relationship you have with Ye Xue, and whether there is a more intimate woman by your side."

Three black lines crossed Lin Chuan's forehead.

Good fellow!

A deathly question!

"How did you answer?"

"I just told them, Young Master, we can't lie, can we?" Lü Ya's thinking was clearly not on the same wavelength as Lin Chuan.

Now it's a bit difficult.

Lin Chuan was rather troubled.

He had originally planned to conceal it for a while, find a chance to stir everyone's memory, but Lü Ya's meddling made the difficulty rise sharply.

"Alas."

With a light sigh, Lin Chuan returned to his own room.

During that time he also went to find Sangyu and Tu Shan Jiao Jiao; both women said they wanted some peace, apparently also wrestling with their thoughts.

Not long after, the flying boat returned to the Myriad Symbol Pavilion.

The following days fell into a subtle atmosphere again.

Until one day, a married couple descended, breaking the tranquility.

The newcomer came from Tushan, calling himself Tu Shan Lansong, the mountain master of this generation of Tushan, i. e., Tu Shan Jiao Jiao's father.

The woman came from Qingqiu, named Bai Wanqing, daughter of the Qingqiu Emperor Lord, now also one of the Qingqiu elders, Tu Shan Jiao Jiao's mother.

Both spouses were high‑ranking, powerful beings.

When they arrived, they were not overbearing; they simply asked Lin Chuan to give them a space to talk privately with their daughter.

Lin Chuan naturally had no reason to refuse.

Seeing the summoned parents, Tu Shan Jiao Jiao felt complicated emotions.

There was no harsh scolding as imagined, nor did the parents forcibly take her back.

Mother Bai Wanqing simply gently embraced her and said with a smile:

"Jiao Jiao, you've been out for so long; have you found the ideal husband you desire? Have you found the freedom you want?"

"No…no."

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao was very confused.

Before Lü Ya mentioned those things, she thought Lin Chuan was the person she wanted to find, but now she wavered.

"Seems there is, then."

Bai Wanqing smiled sweetly, how could she not see her daughter's thoughts.

"Let mother guess who it is?"

"Although there are countless talented youths in the world, my daughter is no less; she is also a heroine, a standout. Whoever can catch my daughter's eye must be a world‑shining talent."

"Then, who in the world today could take on that role?"

Bai Wanqing's features were like a painting, her smile like spring breeze.

"In mother's eyes, only the brilliance of Myriad Symbol Pavilion Master Lin Chuan can, like a dazzling sun, make countless today's talented youths look up."

"Jiao Jiao, what do you think?"

"Talents... not at all," Tu Shan Jiao Jiao, having her thoughts seen through, refused to admit.

"Isn't that so?"

"Since it's not, then we'll return to Tushan; no need to stay here, we owe no favors."

"Alright."

Thinking that Lin Chuan still had a fiancée, hidden from her, made Tu Shan Jiao Jiao fume.

Go back, then!

Out of sight, out of mind.

Just as Tu Shan Lansong was about to speak, Bai Wanqing raised her hand to stop him, signaling him not to interfere.

"Then, let's go."

Bai Wanqing led her daughter out.

In front of the front courtyard gate, Lin Chuan was sitting there.

"These past days, my daughter has caused the master many troubles; thank you for your tolerance and for not holding it against my younger daughter."

Bai Wanqing slightly clasped her hands and handed a Jade Talisman to Lin Chuan.

"Consider this as Tushan owing the master a favor; should the master need assistance in the future, this Jade Talisman can be used to come to Tushan to find us."

"Tushan will certainly lend its full support."

"We will first take Jiao Jiao back to Tushan and trouble you no more."

Having said that, Bai Wanqing looked at Tu Shan Jiao Jiao.

"Jiao Jiao, do you still have anything to say to the master?"

"I'm leaving; thank you for your care these past days. When you have time, bring your fiancée to Tushan as guests, and I'll treat you to Tushan specialties."

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao gritted her teeth, "Goodbye!"

She thought to herself, it'd be better never to see each other again.

"Goodbye."

Lin Chuan smiled and waved, "Come by when you have time."

"Humph."

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao turned away, not looking back as she left.

At this hour, he was still smiling; clearly he felt nothing for her, and this was destined to be a love that ends without any ailment.

Better not to.

The more she thought, the harder it became to sort out her feelings in one breath.

She soon vanished into the Horizon.

Tu Shan Lansong, the weary old father, sighed helplessly, "This…"

Even though he is a steel-hearted old straight man, back then he relied entirely on his wife Wanqing's proactive pursuit, and he could see how much his daughter liked Lin Chuan and how earnest she was.

It's that kid…

Destined for love affairs to overflow, he won't stay solitary.

Bai Wanqing is quite open-minded: if she likes, she likes; if not, she leaves. Within the bottom line of respecting others and her own principles, nothing is unacceptable.

Back then she was also Qingqiu's number one beauty, unparalleled in talent and looks.

Having set her sights on Tu Shan Lansong, she took the initiative and captured him.

Hesitate? That only loses the initiative.

"Wife, will our obedient daughter be okay?" Tu Shan Lansong worried.

"What could happen?" Bai Wanqing laughed.

"Look at her demeanor; clearly she's fallen for the youngster Lin Chuan, addicted and unable to extricate herself, even beginning to deceive herself."

Tu Shan Lansong forced a wry smile, "What if a Heart Demon remains?"

"It won't happen."

Bai Wanqing said, "Our daughter is not that fragile; she just cannot decide at the moment. After experiencing a few things, she'll think clearly."

"I'll follow your lead."

Tu Shan Lansong sighed helplessly.

The three of them soon returned to Tushan.

Sitting on the hilltop, Tu Shan Jiao Jiao gazed at the beautiful scenery and the frolicking clan members, finding only the noise bothersome.

The Nine-Tailed Fox's joys and sorrows seem not to be in sync.