Mr. Pei's gaze tightened, staring intently at Huangfu Yi,

"Immortal Fate is rare. If it exists, it exists; if not, it simply doesn't. It's beyond reason.

In these chaotic times, even the Three垣 Ministers live in constant danger, the situation in the Capital grows ever more precarious, the Gate Valve titles can no longer protect the family estate, instead attracting thieves. Not to mention our family's long years of power in the Capital have offended countless adversaries, and could at any moment be dragged into the maelstrom of court politics and overturned.

And since my mother's Reincarnation years ago, my Jiangzhou Pei Family has lacked Immortal Fate for generations, many years have passed without anyone receiving the True Inheritor status of Jiaoyuan Cave. We can only act as stewards of the Outer Door, managing various sect businesses on behalf of Nine Heavens Temple, giving tribute to the mountains without receiving a penny in return. With only output and no input, even with mountains of gold and silver, the mansion's treasury can no longer hold.

If this continues, any disaster could lead to enemies at our doorstep; our great house risks collapse, and perhaps even extermination. I cannot let the Pei Family's centuries-old foundation end with me."

Huangfu Yi was momentarily speechless; after all, that was the Pei's business, not his!

Yet Mr. Pei continued to nag,

"Fortunately, among my Pei Family descendants, my daughter Yuhuan has the best natural talent, possessing an Immortal Bone. As long as she receives guidance from a wise teacher, given the Divine Skill, she will surely achieve immortality and protect the family estate.

But the cultivation technique of the Donghua Mountain lineage does not suit female practitioners. My mother was delayed because of this. Now that my Pei Family has fallen and lacks backing in the sect, if Yuhuan were to join Donghua Mountain, I fear she would be exploited by schemers—not receiving Dao teachings, but rather being taken as a companion, and then conspire against my family estate.

Moreover, my mother was once imprisoned by the Sword Sect; I pleaded for years, exhausting our family wealth, yet no one came to rescue her. Haha, so I understand now, not even Donghua Mountain dares provoke the Sword Sect...

Luckily, fortune smiles upon us now. My mother has been Reincarnated and is cultivating in the Sword Sect. If I can send Yuhuan to her, then we will have support and strong allies. Thus, I was intent on sending Yuhuan to Nine Yin Mountain to become a disciple; only some Immortal Fate is missing. Awaiting this sword. Since you've come, it seems the fated moment is here, let's travel together along the way.

Since you were selected by the flying sword, you surely possess Immortal Fate, destined to meet the Sword Immortal, and I ask that you lend a helping hand, accompany my daughter to become a disciple on the mountain. As long as you help her meet my mother, this cause will conclude, and all grievances will be forgiven, what do you say."

Huangfu Yi understood the implication. Now, amidst turmoil, Mr. Pei was concerned for his family estate, calculating every possibility, thus he sought his mother's sword to create an opportunity for his daughter. Unexpectedly, it was intercepted by Huangfu Yi; hence, fearing his daughter lacks such Fate.

But since Huangfu Yi returned the sword, it appeared hope remained. Therefore, Mr. Pei planned to forcibly share Huangfu Yi's Luck, allowing his daughter to become an ascendant's companion, to become a disciple at Nine Yin Mountain.

It seemed reasonable enough, but Huangfu Yi was wary of these Central Plains people. They resort to killing without hesitation, articulate their motives flawlessly, yet only at the point where plans are laid bare. Who knows what other schemes they devise? It warrants preemptive inquiry.

"What if I refuse? Will you dispose of me now? After all, we've already formed a blood feud; do you truly believe I'll deliver your daughter to Nine Yin Mountain? What if I harm her, or slip away midway, do you trust me that much?"

Mr. Pei glanced at him, then at the bowl of jujube tea.

Huangfu Yi realized, his face flushed with rage,

"You! You! Despicable!"

Mr. Pei cupped his hands,

"Harbor no intent to harm, yet remain vigilant. Little brother, your Jianghu experience is lacking; your heart kind and untested, unfamiliar with gauging others' sinister intentions. Besides, you actively returned the flying sword, falling into the net yourself, I can see you're a good person.

Moreover, your cultivation shows, likely the home-taught heritage of a guard. No need to worry—mere servants are no true blood enemies. As for this curse, it is solely my family's secret technique for suppression, triggered only in times of peril for Pei family descendants, meant to restrain human hearts. When you reach Nine Yin Mountain, Yuhuan will resolve it for you.

After all, in the pursuit of immortality, entanglements are best avoided. I wish you both to become disciples, cultivating with the same sect, providing mutual support in the future."

Huangfu Yi glared at him angrily, tempted to throw a punch, but despite a century's power protecting him, after delivering two Flame Fists, he was now physically drained and powerless.

Listening closely, he discerned a large gathering of Core Formation and Foundation Establishment experts outside the roof. Huangfu Yi knew breaking through Pei Mansion was unlikely, so he clenched his teeth,

"Fine! Once spoken!"

Mr. Pei nodded,

"Hard to retract."

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.