Chapter 204 - 162: New Grudges and Old Hatreds
Li Yi was momentarily stunned upon hearing Master Zhao Ge’s words. Then, when he saw the expressions on both Zhao Qian and Rong Niang, he immediately understood what was going on.
It turned out that his master intended to bring the three of them together.
Wait, why three people?
Could it be that his master was truly so understanding and magnanimous, not minding at all that he was two-timing? Or was there some mysterious power in the name Meng De that could change his master’s mind?
Zhao Ge continued, "Meng De, there’s no need to overthink. Your master has already asked Zhao Qian and Rong Niang about their wishes, and they both have agreed. In my opinion, it’s best you take them both with you. There are no major events happening in Sanyang City now, and it would be good for them to broaden their horizons with you."
"Master, I also want to see the world with big brother," Shou Hou interjected inappropriately at this time.
Zhao Ge glared at him, barely resisting the urge to kick him away. Was he arranging for his daughter and Rong Niang to broaden their horizons with Li Yi? He was fulfilling their relationship, helping his valued disciple settle down and start a family sooner rather than later, lest some enchantress lure him away, and another family benefits from their closeness.
After all, one would rather keep the "fertilizer" in one’s own field than let it flow to someone else’s. If his daughter could form a bond with his closed-door disciple, it would be like adding kin to kin, and the future of the martial arts hall would surely flourish.
After being glared at, Shou Hou sulkily shrank his head and dared not speak again.
At this moment, Zhao Qian and Rong Niang were both looking at Li Yi with shy anticipation, hoping for his response.
Li Yi, however, sighed and said helplessly, "I couldn’t possibly refuse master’s kind intentions, and having Rong Niang and Zhao Qian by my side would indeed save me a lot of trouble. However, I can’t do it this time. With the situation unresolved and the enemies not yet dealt with, taking Zhao Qian and Rong Niang with me would be rash and could lead to unforeseen dangers. Additionally, just today, due to the ghost incident yesterday, someone came to me saying that there is a Gang Refining Expert from the Qingzhou Meng Family with five Qi Cultivation Experts heading straight for Sanyang City. I am still pondering how to defeat them..."