Chapter 164.2 : The Sickly Beauty (Part 2)
It had been a long time since he had seen his daughter smile so happily.
Though he felt a measure of puzzlement, he was still glad of it.
After all, for certain reasons, Wan Qingchi had spent almost her entire life confined within the City Lord's residence. As such, she usually carried a faint air of melancholy.
That she should be in such unusually high spirits today naturally filled him, as her father, with joy.
"Father, why don't you go attend to your duties first? Let Qinglan and me receive Young Master Chu and the others?"
Wan Qingchi looked at Wan Changming, a certain glimmer flowing through her eyes.
Wan Changming had originally intended to refuse. After all, with someone like Ying Qingjue—a Heaven-reaching Marquis—among the guests, if his daughter, unaware of the circumstances, failed to entertain them properly, the consequences could be troublesome.
Yet when he met Wan Qingchi's expectant gaze, the words of refusal reached his lips only to be swallowed back down.
He did not wish to dampen his daughter's spirits.
"Alright!"
He answered aloud, then looked toward Chu Ge and his party.
"Young Master Chu, and the two young ladies—next, my daughter will take my place in hosting you. If there is anything improper, I ask for your indulgence."
He offered an apologetic smile toward Chu Ge and the others. Chu Ge smiled and waved his hand lightly, indicating that it was of no concern.
Only then did Wan Changming feel at ease. After quietly saying a few words to Wan Qingchi, he hurriedly departed.
It was already not early. Since he had invited Chu Ge and the others as guests, the subsequent hospitality naturally had to be prepared properly.
Wan Changming had no wish for any mishaps, and thus decided to personally oversee the arrangements.
Once Wan Changming left, only Chu Ge's group of three remained, together with Mu Qinglan and Wan Qingchi.
Uncle Lin, who had been following Mu Qinglan closely, also quietly withdrew after they entered the City Lord's residence.
Within the residence, there was no longer any need for constant protection. After all, the defensive measures of the City Lord's residence were far stronger than a single Sixth Heaven cultivator.
Seeing the two women fall into brief silence, Chu Ge guessed that entertaining guests was likely a first-time experience for them.
He could not help but smile casually.
"Miss Wan, why don't you show us around the City Lord's residence? Chu here has yet to tour the central seat of a city."
Hearing Chu Ge speak, Wan Qingchi was momentarily startled. She then came back to herself and smiled.
"Since Young Master Chu is interested, then Qingchi shall serve as your guide."
Earlier, stirred by the message Mu Qinglan had sent her, Wan Qingchi had acted on a moment of excitement and asked Wan Changming to let her host Chu Ge's group.
Yet once Wan Changming had agreed, she found herself at a loss as to how to properly receive them. Fortunately, Chu Ge's words helped ease the situation.
"Young Master Chu, this way please."
Wan Qingchi smiled as she walked side by side with Chu Ge.
As they walked, she introduced him to the various sights and features of the City Lord's residence.
Chu Ge was naturally not a taciturn person. He soon began chatting with Wan Qingchi and Mu Qinglan. As they walked and talked, the atmosphere quickly grew harmonious.
From time to time, pleasant laughter rang out, giving the scene a rather warm and convivial feeling.
At this moment, Chu Ge also had the leisure to use the intelligence panel to probe the two women.
While using jokes that were quite novel by the standards of this cultivation world to make the two women laugh until they swayed like blossoms in the wind, Chu Ge simultaneously communicated with the system in his mind.
"System, investigate the target's information."
"Ding. Target information as follows…"
Name: Mu Qinglan