C9 It Was a Small Place so It Was a Bit Boring

"Ah Liang, don't you recognize me? It hasn't been that long, has it?" Yun Qingxue dismounted from Yihu and approached Yeh Hongchen, speaking softly.

The previously anxious leader was taken aback upon seeing Yun Qingxue's dog, his eyes widening in recognition. "Miss? Miss Xue!"

"Ha ha ha, who could this distinguished guest visiting the Yun Family be? Your presence truly graces our household!"

At that moment, a hearty voice echoed from the entrance of the Yun residence. A middle-aged man dressed in a blue robe emerged and strode towards Yun Qingxue and Yeh Hongchen.

He was none other than Yun Xiaolan, the head of the Yun Family and Yun Qingxue's father.

Upon seeing her father, Yun Qingxue ran over, exclaiming with excitement, "Daddy, Xue'er has returned!"

Yun Xiaolan was momentarily taken aback at the sight of his daughter, but she quickly embraced him. "Xue? Is that really you? Why have you come back? Weren't you taken in by a master to train at a prestigious sect?"

Embracing his daughter tightly, Yun Xiaolan was filled with both joy and bewilderment.

Suddenly, a crowd appeared behind Yun Xiaolan, brandishing Iron Swords and Spears as if preparing for battle. Upon witnessing the tender reunion, they awkwardly concealed their weapons behind their backs.

Who was it that said an expert had arrived, seemingly with ill intent?

In an instant, all eyes darted towards the messenger who had gone to give the report, their stares sharp enough to slice him to pieces.

Yeh Hongchen observed the scene and let out a soft chuckle.

His laughter drew the attention of the entire Yun family; his presence was simply too commanding. Clad in his fine robe, with a face of distinguished elegance and an air of nobility, he was impossible to overlook.

"Xue'er, who might this be?" Yun Xiaolan inquired, turning to Yun Qingxue after laying eyes on Yeh Hongchen. He couldn't shake the feeling of being somewhat outshone by the visitor.

As Yun Qingxue was about to reply, Yeh Hongchen stepped forward with a courteous smile and introduced himself, "I'm Yeh Hongchen, Junior Sister Yun's senior brother."

"Ah, Xue'er's senior brother? Young Master Yeh, please come inside; it's rather chilly out here." Upon hearing Yeh Hongchen's introduction, Yun Xiaolan immediately greeted him with warmth.

He continued to address him as Young Master Yeh, maintaining a respectful distance since he wasn't a member of the Dust Ending Palace.

With a slight nod, Yeh Hongchen grasped the reins of Yihu and briskly entered the Yun family's residence. His direct approach wasn't a lapse in manners; it was simply the proper conduct.

Setting aside their social standings, Yeh Hongchen's cultivation level alone surpassed that of Yun Xiaolan, who was just an early-stage Innate martial artist.

After welcoming Yeh Hongchen, Yun Xiaolan promptly arranged a separate courtyard for him, then whisked Yun Qingxue away, thwarting Yeh Hongchen's plans to quickly dissolve the engagement.

"Well, no use fretting over it; it won't take too much time," Yeh Hongchen muttered to himself, shaking his head slightly before settling down to cultivate in the courtyard's bamboo pavilion.

But his cultivation was cut short, barely three seconds in, as he realized the spiritual energy was far too sparse compared to the abundant aura of the Dust Ending Palace.

Just as Yeh Hongchen sat pondering in the pavilion, Yun Qingxue approached with a beaming smile. "Senior Brother Hongchen, lunch is ready," she announced, her joy suggesting she'd stumbled upon some good fortune.

Yeh Hongchen collected his thoughts and replied, "No need for lunch. If you're not hungry, Junior Sister Yun, let's proceed with canceling the marriage."

After all, there was little else to do in this place; it was utterly dull.