Chapter 105: 103. The Arrival of Shen Qingyi (3/3)

103. The Arrival of Shen Qingyi (3/3)

After both parties reached an agreement, the transaction began quickly.

Money was exchanged with one hand, and the paperwork was handled with the other.

Before long, the transaction was complete.

After entering the house.

Chen An, as the head of the household, chose his room first.

Subsequently.

Song Huaying chose the one to his right.

Gu Xinyue chose the one to his left.

Wen Zhiyun chose the one opposite him.

He was surrounded by his wives and concubines.

"Husband, there seems to be a bug in my room. Could you help me catch it?"

Chen An was in the middle of arranging his own room when the voice of his little beloved wife came from the next room.

He responded with a sound and walked quickly over to help his little beloved wife catch the bug.

Adhering to the principle of reciprocity, his little beloved wife helped him catch one as well.

Once the new home was all set up.

Chen An took out a Sound Transmission Talisman and sent a message to Shen Qingyi: "Fellow Daoist Shen, I have moved into a new home. I am having my wives and concubines prepare a good meal at noon to celebrate, so you must come over to show your support."

Not long after the voice was sent.

The Sound Transmission Talisman in his hand quickly trembled.

Afterwards, the somewhat crisp voice of Shen Qingyi came from within:

"Alright, I will arrive at the hour of Si."

Time passed in the blink of an eye.

In a flash, it was the hour of Si, nearing noon.

The family of five was busy in the kitchen, preparing ingredients for the meal.

After the ingredients were prepared.

The three wives and concubines were responsible for cooking.

Chen An was responsible for giving directions.

Chen Yuejian was responsible for joining in the fun.

Wen Zhiyun walked over to stand beside Gu Xinyue, humbly asking her how to make cucumber salad.

Chen An, having nothing to do, walked toward Wen Zhiyun and Gu Xinyue.

Arriving behind them, he squeezed between them without their permission.

Chen An glanced at the cucumbers Wen Zhiyun had carefully selected on the kitchen counter and couldn't help but shake his head, saying:

"Zhiyun, you've missed the point. The cucumbers aren't important; what's important is the preparation of the dressing."

"Hey, you're so annoying. I'm asking Yue for advice, not you. Why do you always have to squeeze in and point fingers?"

Wen Zhiyun said with a look of dissatisfaction.

Chen An loved the way she looked when she was angry; seeing her huffing and puffing again, he felt deeply satisfied.

Afterwards, under Wen Zhiyun's eye-roll, he took his daughter's hand and walked out of the kitchen, taking her to stroll around the courtyard outside.

They hadn't walked for long.

The Sound Transmission Talisman in his Storage Bag suddenly trembled.

He took it out to listen; it was Shen Qingyi, who had arrived and was now waiting outside the gate.

Chen An took Chen Yuejian's little hand and went to open the gate.

On the way, he felt a bit puzzled: why hadn't his Divine Sense been able to perceive that Shen Qingyi had arrived?

Could it be that Shen Qingyi possessed a Dharma Artifact capable of shielding Divine Sense?

That must be it.

It seems that this Divine Sense can only be used to perceive unknown terrain or to enhance the perception of the five senses.

If one wants to use it to detect whether a cultivator is approaching, it is somewhat impractical.

It is not that Divine Sense is too trashy, but rather that there are simply too many Dharma Artifacts that can shield it—so many that they are practically a dime a dozen.

It feels like as long as one is a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they basically have one on hand.

"Creak—"

Chen An opened the courtyard gate.

Immediately, what came into his view was Shen Qingyi, dressed in a Black Tight Suit with her beautiful hair tied up high.

This woman, who loved to punish evil and promote good, looked as heroic and spirited as ever, possessing a unique charm that made people fascinated when they saw her.

"Fellow Daoist Shen."

Chen An greeted her with a smile.

Shen Qingyi returned the smile: "Alchemist Chen, we meet again."

After speaking, her gaze fell upon Chen Yuejian, who was hiding behind Chen An and acting a bit shy.

She thought Chen Yuejian looked very bright and lovely, so she had a thought and took a box of Spirit Cake out of her Storage Bag, handing it over with a smile: "Here, this is for you. It is a very delicious Qingxin Fruit Spirit Cake."

"..."

Chen Yuejian did not make a sound; after hesitating for a moment, she reached out her little hand and accepted the Spirit Cake.

Seeing this, Chen An lowered his head and said to her: "Xiao Yuejian, you cannot be silent. You must take the initiative to greet your elders when you see them, and you must say thank you when you receive a gift from others."

Shen Qingyi smiled slightly: "Alchemist Chen, it is normal for a child to be shy; there is no need to force her to do things she does not like."

Chen An did not agree, pulling his daughter out from behind him and telling her to greet the guest and say thank you.

Chen Yuejian had no choice but to lift her cute little face to look at Shen Qingyi, saying timidly:

"Thank you, Mother Shen..."

"?"

Shen Qingyi was stunned.

Mother Shen?

What kind of address was that?

Chen An felt a bit awkward and hurriedly explained to Shen Qingyi: "It is like this, Fellow Daoist Shen. My daughter has not had much contact with outsiders before and has always lived in the house with her three mothers, so she subconsciously calls any woman she sees 'Mother'. Please do not take it to heart."

Shen Qingyi nodded: "So that is how it is."

Chen An nudged his daughter and corrected her: "Xiao Yuejian, not Mother Shen, it is Sister Shen. Hurry and say thank you, Sister Shen."

"Thank you, Sister Shen."

Chen Yuejian said in a small voice.

It was very childish, very pleasant to hear, and somewhat melodious.

Shen Qingyi felt her heart melt as she listened.

Looking at the tiny and cute Chen Yuejian, she could not help but want to give her a hug, so she smiled and said to Chen Yuejian: "Xiao Yuejian, may Sister Shen give you a hug?"

"Only Daddy and Mommy can hug me..."

Chen Yuejian looked unwilling and was very resistant to strangers, even if this stranger was a fairy sister as beautiful as her mothers.

Shen Qingyi felt a bit regretful, but she did not force it.

Seeing this, Chen An picked up his daughter and pinched her little cheek, saying: "It is okay, Sister Shen is not a bad person. Let her give you a hug, alright?"

Seeing that her own father had spoken, Chen Yuejian hesitated for a moment before finally agreeing to let Shen Qingyi hug her.

Shen Qingyi was extremely happy; she reached out and pulled Chen Yuejian into her arms, rubbing against her little cheek from time to time, looking completely delighted.

As for Chen Yuejian, who was being held by Shen Qingyi, she remained cautious the entire time, quieter than she had ever been before.

"Children really are shy."

Chen An smiled to himself, then invited Shen Qingyi into his home and led her into the hall to entertain her.

Shen Qingyi did not show a hint of restraint; she appeared poised and graceful the entire way, found a chair in the hall to sit down, and kept teasing Chen Yuejian.

Seeing this scene before him, Chen An felt a bit surprised.

He had not expected Shen Qingyi to like children so much; this truly subverted his impression of her.

Having seen Shen Qingyi kill without blinking an eye before, he had assumed she was a very cold woman.

Now it seemed he had misunderstood her somewhat.

Half an hour later.

The sky gradually grew dark.

At this time, the three wives and concubines in the kitchen came out one after another carrying the freshly prepared meal, placing the dishes on the dining table one by one.

Seeing this, Shen Qingyi offered to help.

But how could a guest be expected to help?

Chen An told her to just sit.

Soon, the meal was served.

Ten dishes and two soups.

It was very sumptuous.

Shen Qingyi was very tactful; while everyone was gathered, she moved her mind to take three identical boxes from her Storage Bag, handed them to Chen An's three wives and concubines with a smile, and said these were Beauty Pills, which women could take to improve their skin and make it fairer and more supple.

The wives and concubines' eyes lit up as soon as they heard this.

They had originally felt a bit like strangers toward Shen Qingyi, but having been gifted a Beauty Pill, they instantly felt closer to her.

Looking at the Beauty Pills in the hands of his wives and concubines, Chen An could not help but ask Shen Qingyi: "Fellow Daoist Shen, do you have any Fixed Beauty Pills on you?"

Shen Qingyi shook her head and smiled: "The Fixed Beauty Pill is a fourth-tier pill. I am only a Foundation Establishment cultivator; how could I possess such a precious item?"

Chen An thought that was true; he had overthought it.

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