Chapter 363: line with translation of chapter title

Regarding these two matters, Yuan Yan shares the same view as Gu Rongjin.

Actually, over these three years, he has indeed regretted a little not going to see that Shuangjiang person; perhaps that person is at Hanlu Village, or perhaps that person is the chief of Hanlu Village.

The purpose might be to deal with Juechen Valley, or to deal with senior sister!

Fortunately, not many people currently know about his appearance.

Don't mention these boring matters; you came here to see me, to spend the New Year here—it should be lively!

The jianghu disputes have nothing to do with senior sister; perhaps Xiao Yichen is indeed just a coincidence.

Mu Yuanzhi: "The year must be celebrated, and problems must be dealt with; none can be taken lightly."

"It's all Qiao Chu's fault; he surely did it on purpose to make you suspicious!" Qilin said, biting his lip.

He knows Qiao Chu too well; for someone who does things flawlessly, unless he deliberately shows a flaw, others would hardly notice any clue—even if senior sister is that smart, she might not notice.

Gu Rongjin: "With such a disciple, you should be secretly pleased; hey, little Qilin, where did you abduct two disciples from?"

"What do you mean 'abduct'? They came of their own accord to study at Juechen Valley!" Qilin said proudly, "Since ancient times, many have wanted to come to Juechen Valley to become disciples, but I paid no heed; now that we must revive the sect, we naturally need to manage it well."

At the very least, we need to have all four palace masters present.

Mu Yuanzhi, not understanding, asked: "If that's the case, why did you only take two disciples and then stop?"

"It's just a facade; closed-door disciples are more valuable, so later when high-quality people come to become disciples, we can make an exception to admit them, increasing their value even more!" Qilin's scheme sounded brilliant.

Mu Yuanzhi frowned, "If Qiao Chu knew of your idea..."

"He knows; in fact, it was he who proposed it." Qilin spoke frankly, "I thought it over and found it reasonable, so I agreed."

Gu Rongjin gave a dry laugh, "Looks like your master is completely led by the nose by your disciple."

A brat is just a brat.

"At a glance, you're just that kind of arrogant big dad who won't listen to anyone!" Qilin said disdainfully.

"A master should have a master's dignity, a disciple should have a disciple's demeanor; someone like you who doesn't put the master in their eyes is truly unacceptable." Gu Rongjin said pointedly.

Qilin: "I advise some masters to look for their own reasons why some masters don't end up like this."

Gu Rongjin unnaturally cleared his throat, "How long ago was this that you're still holding onto it? Besides, I've already apologized, and my wife is magnanimous and doesn't hold a grudge."

Qilin snorted, "It was you who brought it up yourself."

"You brat, as a master I've come over mountains and rivers to see you, and you're making my heart cold." Gu Rongjin covered his heart and shook his head.

"Don't be cold; I've prepared good tea for you." Qilin rose and went to fetch the tea utensils,

Gu Rongjin looked at the table full of tea ware and curiously asked, "What fine tea are you presenting to me?"

"Naturally, it's my own blend, using Juechen Valley's special spring water—it's tasty and can dispel miasma; you'll only be staying here a short time, so even if the miasma worsens and mutates, it won't affect you." Qilin said while starting to brew the tea.

Mu Yuanzhi: "I never asked the master before—what exactly are the side effects of this miasma?"

"The miasma of Juechen Valley is different from elsewhere; inhaling too much will make one prone to conception." Qilin said.

Gu Rongjin nearly spat out his tea: "For the infertile, taking a couple more breaths works better than seeing a doctor! In a way, it's a good thing!"

Mu Yuanzhi's expression turned odd: "Then... does it have no effect on men?"

"Theoretically, there is none; perhaps you've heard of the Mother-Child River?" Qilin asked solemnly.

Gu Rongjin rubbed his forehead, "Don't tell me that if men inhale too much they can get pregnant?"

"I don't know, and no one has tried it." Qilin remained solemn, "The miasma here has been thick for only about a hundred years, while Juechen Valley has a history of several hundred years; I've searched through ancient texts and our sect's secret arts, found no answer, and the master never mentioned it either."

"Your serious demeanor makes things even more bizarre." Gu Rongjin said, clapping his hands, "If that's really the case, then if I and little Yuanzhi have another child, wouldn't I be able to give birth myself?!"

As long as Yuanzhi doesn't have to suffer through hardship, anything is fine!

Upon hearing that, Qilin's expression toward Gu Rongjin changed instantly, and he stood in solemn respect: "You're serious?!"

How painful!

"I'm serious." Gu Rongjin nodded, took Mu Yuanzhi's hand, and said, "I certainly don't want my wife to suffer like that again."

"Then you could choose not to have more children, after all you already have dragon and phoenix twins."

"Children are so lively." Gu Rongjin said.

Mu Yuanzhi, however, said: "But I also don't want you to suffer like that."

"My wife is truly wonderful; then we won't have children!" Gu Rongjin was moved beyond words.

Qilin: ……

I feel a bit superfluous.

He continued to silently brew tea.

Thus, the topic of whether this man could conceive due to the miasma was dropped just like that.

However, little Qilin, I actually underestimated you; upon closer examination, this miasma poses little harm to you, and you've been researching day and night, even testing on yourself to find a solution.

"Of course, I am the valley master; naturally I must put everyone first." Qilin said.

"What a sensible child." Gu Rongjin wore the look of a parent whose son has just come of age.

"I'm not a child anymore; I'm about to reach the age of the cap!" Qilin corrected.

Gu Rongjin seized the moment: "Right, you're not a child anymore—when are you going to start a family and establish a career?"

Mu Yuanzhi secretly shook her head with a smile; here he comes again.

"I'm not in Jingcheng now, so I'm not 'interfering' with you, yet you keep bringing up the matter of my marriage?" Qilin was speechless.

"How could you think of your brother-in-law so badly? I'm concerned about your life's major affairs."

Gu Rongjin, who is both brother-in-law and master, looked worn out with worry.

"Anyway, I don't have anyone I like; let things take their course."

After brewing the tea, Qilin poured a cup for each of them and said, "Come, try our Juechen Valley's special valley spring tea."

Mu Yuanzhi lifted the teacup and took a sip; it entered clear and sweet, a cool gentleness that tempered the tea's heat, and when swallowed it wasn't too cold to chill the spleen and stomach, carrying a unique fresh fragrance—her whole being felt as if immersed in a natural spring.

Drinking it gave a comforting feeling that could cleanse the spirit.

"Delicious!" Mu Yuanzhi sighed in awe.

Seeing Mu Yuanzhi's intoxicated expression, Gu Rongjin curiously took a sip.

"Indeed not bad! It feels like I've come to Tian Shan, having drunk a little of the tea brewed with snow dew there."

"How come, you've had it?" Mu Yuanzhi asked curiously.

Qilin: "Stop bragging."

"I really have had it." Gu Rongjin gave them a mysterious smile, "If the chance arises, I'll take you to Tian Shan."