Chapter 133

Ling Zhengrong's face flushed, feeling as if his heart were about to explode!

Although he had little contact with that big shot, having seen him only a few times, that visage was already etched in his mind; moreover, the temperament he occasionally displayed—who else could it be?

Who would have thought that the so-called waste of Xiliang City, Ye Qingran, rumored by word of mouth, is actually the Medicine King Gu Gu Master!

After kowtowing, Ling Shaoyang couldn't understand why his own grandfather would react so extremely; even if Ye Qingran resembled Yun Sui Feng, it shouldn't reduce him to such a loss of composure, right?

Ling Zhengrong felt that in this short span of less than half an hour, his emotions had been tumultuous, nearly costing him his life!

So, after all those years of trying, wearing his lips raw to no avail, was it accomplished by his grandson in a single bet?

This is simply…unfathomable!

But since Ye Qingran is the Medicine King Gu Gu Master, why would she make such a sure‑thing bet with Ling Shaoyang?

Could it be that she has taken a liking to his character?

The more Ling Zhengrong thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. After all, his grandson, though stubborn, is upright and just, lofty in righteousness, highly talented, quick to learn—who wouldn't like such a disciple?

Ling Zhengrong felt secret joy, and also a deep pride for his grandson.

But amidst his secret joy, he also felt some regret—why hadn't he thought of simply bringing the person to Yaowang Valley? Otherwise, he would have long since become a disciple there!

Truly, worldly affairs are unpredictable!

Ling Zhengrong's heart twisted and turned, his face alternating between joy and gloom, like a fool.

Ye Huanhuan glanced at the scene, raised her eyebrows, and thought, Could it be that Ling Zhengrong has been angered into stupidity?

She lowered her eyes in thought for a moment, then rose and walked over to Ling Zhengrong.

"Lord Ling, I am Ye Huanhuan. Just now, I was truly moved by Crown Prince Ling's sincere devotion, and also touched by your painstaking efforts, Lord Ling. However, I think what you said is correct—taking a master is an important matter that requires careful consideration. Although my older sister's Archery Skill is extraordinary, she lacks a Spiritual Root and cannot cultivate, so she could never be Crown Prince Ling's master. Therefore, I also believe Crown Prince Ling should not take my older sister as his master. Of course, Crown Prince Ling need not feel guilty about this; after all, people strive upward while water flows downward. I believe no one will speak ill of him behind his back as disloyal and unrighteous."

Ye Huanhuan smiled charmingly, bearing the poise of a noble lady.

This speech not only won over Ling Zhengrong, but also gave Ling Shaoyang a face-saving exit—even if he did not take Ye Qingran as his master, he would suffer no loss. Most importantly, these words harshly belittled Ye Qingran, enabling the Ling grandfather and grandson to see her current situation clearly.

Ling Zhengrong sized up the woman before him, his brows knitting into a river‑like shape.

Over the years he has heard plenty about the Ye family's Second Miss, Ye Huanhuan—her peerless beauty, extraordinary talent, vast learning, and so on. Setting those aside, just from her words just now he could tell she is not as she presents herself.

In reality, she is extremely ambitious, even willing to use any means to achieve her goals.

Such a person is what he dislikes the most!

"Exactly, our Huanhuan spoke straight to my heart. Lord Ling, you needn't worry about Qingran's feelings—she simply isn't worthy of being Crown Prince Ling's master."

Zhao Shi's face broke into a chrysanthemum‑like smile.

Ling Zhengrong's brows sank, thinking, Indeed, like mother, like daughter.

Ye Huanhuan allowed Ling Zhengrong to size her up. She considered her earlier remarks flawless, perfectly catering to Lord Ling's views and strengthening his resolve.

As for Ling Shaoyang, it is utterly impossible for him to take Ye Qingran as his master.

As for the Medicine King Gu Gu Master's side, there isn't even a hint of it. She does not believe the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley would take a liking to Ling Shaoyang; perhaps it is merely Lord Ling's wishful thinking.

"Who said I don't agree to my grandson taking Ye Qingran as his master?"

Just as Zhao Shi and Ye Huanhuan were smug, and Mu Qingrou and others wore a look of watching the show, Ling Zhengrong suddenly curled his lip in a cold chuckle and spoke solemnly!

As the saying goes, "If one does not cry, then one cry will astonish the world"—that describes Ling Zhengrong at this moment.

"What?!" Ye Huanhuan's gaze suddenly froze.

She even doubted whether she had misheard!

"Shaoyang, rise."

Ling Zhengrong looked at Ling Shaoyang with kind eyes.

Ling Shaoyang did not understand why.

He was also puzzled, wondering what had happened to make his grandfather change his mind.

"Rise and speak again!"

Ling Zhengrong took Ling Shaoyang's hand and stood up. Only then did he realize, unbeknownst to him, his grandson had already surpassed him in height.

Indeed, time flies like an arrow, days and months like shuttles!

He patted the youth's shoulder, his deep eyes flowing with relief, and earnestly said: "Shaoyang, from now on, bravely pursue your own path!"

May you be like the clear wind, traveling eighty thousand li and returning still a youth!

May you be like the sun, shining freely upon the blue sky, pouring forth myriad rays of brilliance!

May you be like the stars, lighting the way for night travelers, the road home!

……

My child, from now on I can finally let go; in this prosperous world, this splendid land of brocade rivers and mountains, there will ultimately be your bold, vivid stroke!

Ling Shaoyang slightly widened his eyes, a flash of surprise appearing in their depths.

Grandfather, has he compromised?

"Grandfather..."

Ling Shaoyang spoke low, his voice hoarse.

"Don't say anything else, just follow your heart. Grandfather is greatly relieved that you can uphold your own path!" If he hadn't persisted, even if this grandfather made several more trips to Yaowang Valley, it would have been to no avail.

He knows that the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley values Ling Shaoyang himself, not this old man's thin favor!

Ling Shaoyang gave a slight nod, his handsome, extraordinary youthful face breaking into the faintest smile.

Those bright, clear eyes shone brilliantly, full of spirited vigor!

"Grandfather, I will not let you down!"

Ling Shaoyang's visage was resolute.

After all these years of depending on each other, he naturally understands his grandfather's painstaking efforts.

Therefore, he will give his all, not letting his old father be disappointed and grieved.

"Grandfather, though this world is lonely and desolate as snow, with you it becomes a clear radiance and bright moonlight sky!"

Ye Huahuan and the others were all shocked beyond measure.

Ye Huahuan and the others were all shocked.

Ling Zhengrong actually agreed?!

"Ling Zhengrong, he actually agreed?!" Need to keep punctuation. Use Ling Zhengrong. So: "Ling Zhengrong, he actually agreed?!"

Isn't he always very stubborn? How could he easily compromise?!

"He is usually very stubborn, isn't he? How could he easily compromise?!" Use "He is usually very stubborn, isn't he? How could he easily compromise?!"

You should know, once Ling Shaoyang takes Ye Qingran as his master, he will no longer have any connection with the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley!

"You should know, once Ling Shaoyang takes Ye Qingran as his master, from then on he will have no affinity with the Medicine King Gu Gu Master!" Need to use exact glossary: Ling Shaoyang, Ye Qingran (not in glossary but we translate name as Ye Qingran? The glossary didn't list Ye Qingran; we must translate name by meaning? It's a person's name, we must use pinyin. The glossary didn't provide Ye Qingran, but we must use pinyin for personal names. So Ye Qingran. Also Medicine King Gu Gu Master is exact glossary term. So: "You should know, once Ling Shaoyang takes Ye Qingran as his master, from then on he will have no affinity with the Medicine King Gu Gu Master!"

Ling Zhengrong, abandoning the root for the branches—this is crazy, right?

"Ling Zhengrong, abandoning the root and pursuing the trivial—this is madness, right?" Use Ling Zhengrong. So: "Ling Zhengrong, abandoning the root and pursuing the trivial—this is madness, right?"

Ye Huahuan was extremely unwilling, gritting her teeth, feeling that her previous words were basically a slap to her own face.

"Ye Huahuan was extremely unwilling, gritting her teeth, feeling that her earlier words were practically a slap to her own face!" Need to keep gender? Ye Huahuan likely female? Not given but we can infer from context? Not needed. Use "her". So: "Ye Huahuan was extremely unwilling, gritting her teeth, feeling that her earlier words were practically a slap to her own face!"

"Lord Ling, have you got it wrong? Our Qingran is just a trash… how could she be worthy of the Crown Prince Ling's master, such a noble status?" If Ye Qingran becomes Ling Shaoyang's master, then her status would change! How could she allow such a thing to happen?

"Lord Ling, have you got it wrong? Our Qingran is just a trash… how could she be worthy of the Crown Prince Ling's master, such a noble status?" If Ye Qingran becomes Ling Shaoyang's master, then her status would change! How could she allow such a thing to happen?

"Exactly, Lord Ling, Crown Prince Ling is a genius with extraordinary talent, while Ye Qingran is just trash—how could she be qualified to be his master?"

Translation: "\"Exactly, Lord Ling, Crown Prince Ling is a genius with extraordinary talent, while Ye Qingran is just a waste—how could she be qualified to be his master? \""

"Exactly, Ye Qingran is not worthy of Crown Prince Ling!"

Translation: "\"Exactly, Ye Qingran is not worthy of Crown Prince Ling! \"

……

Translation: "……" (just ellipsis). Keep as is.

In the eyes of these onlookers, Ling Shaoyang, although one of the three major oddballs, essentially possesses extraordinary talent, handsome appearance, noble status, and is not on the same path as Ye Qingran. If Ye Qingran were acknowledged by Ling Shaoyang, wouldn't that indirectly highlight her excellence?

"Not worthy?"

Translation: "\"Not worthy? \""

Ling Zhengrong gave a cold smile.

Translation: "Ling Zhengrong gave a cold smile."

He actually began to wonder, if these people knew that the trash they constantly call out is actually the Medicine King Gu Gu Master, what kind of reaction each would have?