The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 799 - 768 - Night Meeting, Explanation

Chapter 799: 768 Chapter Night Meeting, Explanation

If Huo Yingjie killed them, he could expose his identity, which would also disrupt his initial intention of entering the mortal world for cultivation.

Similarly, fighting with cultivators would make no sense if he intended to remain uninvolved with the world.

They regarded Huo Yingjie as a disciple from some reclusive sect.

Huashan also nodded and said, "Master, junior uncle, I also think so. That Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian are just an ordinary couple, and they get along very well. Even if we call master over today, he is likely to tell us not to disturb his family."

Cui Yong nodded after hearing this, "That makes sense! Alright, I will go over tonight."

"Big brother, let me accompany you," Cui Heng said worriedly, fearing something might happen to his elder brother and wanting to go with him.

Cui Yong waved his hand and said, "Little brother, what’s meant to happen will happen. If he intends to kill me ruthlessly, you being there would lead to the same outcome for you as well. It’s better if I go alone. If I do not return, you all should hurry back up the mountain."

"Big brother!" Cui Heng hastily said, "It’s still better—"

"No need!"

"Master, let me go with you. After all, I have been around Huo Yingjie for several years, and I have some influence—"

"No need," replied Cui Yong. "If Huo Yingjie values this influence, whether you and Yingying go or not, he won’t make things difficult for me." Cui Yong thought through everything, so he decided to go alone and not let others follow.

"Father!" Cui Ying exclaimed anxiously, almost crying.

Cui Yong smiled and said, "Alright, Yingying, you’re already married; stop crying, or we’ll laugh at you. You don’t need to worry about me; I have not sensed any malice or murderous intent from Huo Yingjie, so I will definitely be safe. Besides, we have neither grudges nor grievances; he won’t strike me down ruthlessly. Actually, you all know it, and are just worrying needlessly."

"Is it really okay?" Cui Ying asked, half-convinced.

"Of course it is true; when has your father ever deceived you?" said Cui Yong. "Alright, no more crying, go freshen up and rest now. I’ll say it again—no one can follow; otherwise, don’t blame me for enforcing the rules."

"Yes, Master!" said Huashan, helping Cui Ying to go freshen up.

After the couple left, Cui Yong solemnly said, "If I do not return, do not think about avenging me; that will only lead to greater losses for our Unfettered Sect."

"Ah, big brother," Cui Heng sighed, "sometimes I do not understand what we are really seeking. Is it conflict? Longevity? Wealth?"

Cui Yong smiled and said, "None of those. What matters most is staying alive. Only by staying alive can we decide what we want, what we pursue! This is one crisis and also an opportunity. I must go, and you must listen to me."

Cui Heng was reluctant to agree, but seeing his elder brother so solemn, he dared not refuse.

This was entrusting his last wishes!

Hopefully, it was just an unnecessary precaution!

By midnight, Cui Yong rose and left; Cui Heng waited, sitting in the hall.

Huashan and Cui Ying came out from the house.

The three stayed silently, waiting for Cui Yong’s return.

Cui Yong, mastering the only complete spell of the Yun Qi Sect, soared through the air, moving from roof to roof, heading towards Huo Yingjie’s home.

Stopping 200 meters from Huo Yingjie’s courtyard, he waited under the Dayu Tree at Dayu Tree Alley Entrance.

Huo Yingjie felt the presence, slipped his arm from underneath He Tiantian’s head, put on his clothes, and then slowly walked out of the alley.

"You’ve arrived!" Huo Yingjie said softly, smiling.

Cui Yong was startled, as it had been very dark, and he had not seen the person approaching, nor had he felt anyone coming close.

Logically speaking, he should have been aware of someone approaching.

Yet, it was only when Huo Yingjie spoke that Cui Yong finally noticed him.

If the other party had harbored any ill will, he would have been dead eight times over.

Although he was shocked, he was also relieved that this person might not intend to harm him.

"Sir, you asked me to come here, what is it about?" Cui Yong asked softly. Although he wanted to learn some things about Huo Yingjie, this was their first private meeting, and he was somewhat anxious.

Huo Yingjie waved his hand grandly, setting up a barrier.

Inside the barrier, it was as bright as day; the Dayu Tree by their side was also enveloped within the barrier, standing silently next to them as if it wanted to eavesdrop on their conversation.

"Shouldn’t I be the one asking you that?" Huo Yingjie asked. "From Qijia Village to Nan City, you’ve followed us all the way here, it couldn’t have been a coincidence, right?"

Cui Yong wouldn’t lie about such an established fact.

Cui Yong nodded and said, "Yes, it was my instruction for Cui Ying and Huashan to follow you to Nan City. However, our initial trip to Qijia Village wasn’t aimed at you; at that time, we didn’t know you and only went because I sensed anomalies there. So I sent my brother and my daughter and son-in-law there. Then, they found something beneficial for cultivation, but unfortunately, others beat us to it."

"Are you suspecting me?" Huo Yingjie asked, squinting his eyes; this man was honest and quite astute.

"Yes, because when my brother tried to probe your situation through spiritual sensitivity, it rebounded, nearly causing him serious injury. So we guessed you might be the one who took those items," Cui Yong answered truthfully, without any deceit.

"Oh!" Huo Yingjie nodded. He knew it was only a matter of time before he was discovered. Luckily, these people were not hard to deal with. "I took your items, you should hate me, shouldn’t you?"

Although initially resentful, who would dare now!

"Sir jests," Cui Yong said. "Those weren’t our items, but belonged to the tomb’s owner. ’To the virtuous go the spoils.’ We lacked the means to obtain them, so naturally, we don’t resent others for doing so, especially not you, Sir."

"You do have some self-awareness," Huo Yingjie nodded. "That thing, you should be glad you didn’t get it, or death would have been your only fate."

"Yes, yes, we wouldn’t dare covet it," Cui Yong hurriedly assured. That item was indeed with Huo Yingjie.

Huo Yingjie chuckled and said, "You misunderstand; that item isn’t with me, and those dead man’s goods are of no use to me. I suppose you’ve also heard about the Divine Dragon undergoing its Tribulation from Cui Ying and Huashan, right?"

"What?" Cui Yong exclaimed in astonishment. "Really... really a Divine Dragon? That can’t be possible?"

This was beyond his understanding.

Although the ancient texts of the Unfettered Sect mentioned spirits and oddities of flora and fauna, he had always thought such things were impossible.

"What’s so impossible about that," Huo Yingjie said. "Humans are also a type of animal that can cultivate. Why can’t other species?"

"Yes, yes, what you say is right, Sir," Cui Yong nodded. "So the Divine Dragon used that treasure to enhance its strength and then successfully underwent its Tribulation?"

"Yes!" Huo Yingjie nodded.