Chapter 125: Changes Within Expectation (5)

Ye Zheng looked at Fang He, who was curled up in the corner playing dead, and felt completely helpless. In the end, he had no choice but to take her with him and find an inn to stay at.

Although Fang He was quite unreliable, her abilities were decent enough to earn his approval. At the very least, in the art of divination, she was on par with the ancestors of the Gu family; otherwise, she would not have survived for thousands of years.

A human, through their own efforts, walking step by step toward the end of the road to success, and then climbing to the peak one step at a time—such a human could be called a god or an immortal. Yet, she had always remained at a standstill in her cultivation; there was no bottleneck, no signs of breakthrough, just maintaining her original state indefinitely.

"Believe me, I am different when I work; I am very reliable!" With that signature silly giggle, Ye Zheng found it hard to even look at her. He struggled to control his emotions, regained his composure, and tossed a pile of spirit cores to Fang He as payment for her services.

Upon receiving the cores, Fang He said cheekily, "My lord, if there is anything like this in the future, remember to come to me. I guarantee your satisfaction!" She looked so wretched that Ye Zheng almost failed to retract the fist he had extended.

"The girl is pregnant, it’s a girl. Go see her when you have time; you are the only family she has left." Ye Zheng did not understand what was going on in Fang He’s mind. She had chosen to pick up Fang Hua and raise her, so why did she stop caring after she married?

Fang He replied with disdain, "Why would an old woman like me run around in front of young people? It is enough to know the child is doing well. Does anything else matter?"

It did not matter. As long as the children were well, everything was fine. She had lived alone for so many years and was used to the loneliness. How fortunate she had been to find a daughter; how could she disturb the child's life now?

"Fine, I don't understand. Get some rest, I’m going back." Indeed, human thoughts were complex, and he could not fathom them. He needed to return, rest for the day, and prepare for whatever might come tomorrow. If Ling Feng delivered his message to Gu Mojian as soon as he returned, they might set out tomorrow, and with a swift-travel talisman, they could arrive by tomorrow afternoon. The feeling of suddenly accelerating in such matters was strange—a mix of tension and excitement.

When he returned to the Yu residence, Yu Qiuming was kneeling at the entrance of the main hall, with Yu Zidu beside him. Fang Hua sat on a grand armchair, staring sternly at the father and son, her long whip resting by her side.

Ye Zheng cast a indifferent glance and returned to his own courtyard; this was not his place to interfere. They had to resolve their family matters themselves. He would absolutely not persuade anyone, lest Fang Hua’s temper flare up and she start scolding him as well, just like last time.

"My lord, my lord, do not stand by and watch us die!" Seeing Ye Zheng quickly walking away, Yu Qiuming grasped at him like a drowning man, hoping that Ye Zheng could keep Fang Hua in check. Unfortunately, Ye Zheng vanished without even turning his head. Yu Qiuming sighed and resigned himself to kneeling properly.

"Zidu, get up and go practice. As for you, husband, keep kneeling and reflect. If you dare to move, I will divorce you!" Hmph, did he really think the lord would help him? Laughable. If it weren't for the lord, she wouldn't have dared to lay a hand on the father and son today; after all, the child in her womb was what mattered most. If not for her desire to improve this family, she wouldn't have managed so many things or kept such a tight rein on Yu Qiuming. She knew her way of treating Yu Zidu had been wrong, and she was starting to change now, hoping it wasn't too late. The lord was right: children should be loved, but not spoiled.

"I can endure things regarding our son, but not you. You actually dared to deceive me today; you will just have to take your punishment!" The person who had walked away suddenly turned back to say this before departing in a daze. Fang Hua knew she was not a match for the high-and-mighty Yu Qiuming, but she was working hard to manage this home and their relationship.

"Sigh, why do you bother? She is a pregnant woman; wouldn't it be easier just to give in to her?" Seeing Fang Hua leave, Ye Zheng slowly drifted back.

"You have the nerve to say that? If not for you, I wouldn't have been beaten and forced to kneel here. This friendship is not worth it!" Yu Qiuming looked up to the heavens and sighed; these people were bullying him too much. They were truly excessive, ganging up on him alone. Could they not do that?

"Qiuming, one must learn to recognize reality, for reality will not recognize you." Just pamper your wife, and stop worrying about whether she is a tigress or not.

Ignoring Yu Qiuming, he tossed him a bottle of ointment he had crafted himself; the effects were quite good. If it weren't for a guilty conscience, he would never have bothered to give Yu Qiuming the medicine.

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"I have already said, whatever it is, wait! Do not disturb my sleep. Is it not annoying?" With severe morning irritability, Ye Zheng glared fiercely at the group of people standing before him, feeling genuinely irritated.

"Master, we were just calling you to have breakfast. Please stop getting angry!" Yu Zidu retreated a few steps, knowing that Ye Zheng was about to throw pillows at them.

Ye Zheng was fine in every way, except for his severe morning irritability.

"I am not eating! Get out, all of you, and close the door properly!" Eat what? He barely ate two meals throughout the seasons, what was there to eat for breakfast?

He chased everyone out and lay back down; sleeping was far more comfortable.

"Sigh, Master’s temper... I told you not to disturb him, but you wouldn't believe me!" Yu Zidu said a few cheeky words to his father before heading straight to his own courtyard. He wasn't eating breakfast either; he wanted to sleep in.

Ye Zheng slept for a long time; by the time he woke up, it was already dusk. Looking at the ceiling, he realized Gu Mojian had already arrived and had met Yu Zidu. He had only taken a nap, yet things had progressed so quickly, and everything was unfolding smoothly.

"Mm, little one, I will be able to see you very soon!" He stretched, got up, and washed. He put on his signature long robe with dark patterns and gold embroidery on a black base and set off toward the scene of the incident. These two boys were moving quite fast!

With a flicker, he arrived at the cities surrounding the Breaking Heaven Cliff. Indeed, everything was exactly as he had calculated. Slaughtering the city—this boy was truly capable. And Gu Mojian, he was doing a wonderful job indeed!

"Yu Zidu!" Ye Zheng roared at Yu Zidu. The crazed youth froze for a moment before attacking Ye Zheng.

"Wuwuwu, wuwuwu!" Yu Zidu had completely succumbed to inner demons, his mouth emitting continuous whimpering sounds.

"Rebellious disciple, you are truly cruel and violent; hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost at your hands." Raising his hand, Ye Zheng unleashed an attack, and Yu Zidu groaned in agony. It was also when Ye Zheng’s attack struck him that he finally regained his senses!