Chen Yuan chuckled, this really did make a splash.

"Yanshu...."

His attention was naturally not on the water pouch, but on Shen Yanshu. She was the first woman he had in this world, bringing a feeling completely different from anyone else.

Hearing Chen Yuan's call, Shen Yanshu did not bother with the spiritual liquid in the water pouch either. Instead, she put it down and quickly walked over, her face brimming with joy.

The last meeting was already a long time ago, and Shen Yanshu had always been thinking about Chen Yuan, missing him constantly. All these thoughts erupted the moment she saw Chen Yuan.

If Yu Qingyan were not here, Shen Yanshu, who was somehow reserved, would probably have already dashed forward impatiently.

"What have you... been busy with lately?"

"I went...."

Chen Yuan chuckled softly and said a few words. He didn't intentionally lie, but also didn't completely reveal everything. But Shen Yanshu wasn't really interested in that; she just wanted Chen Yuan to speak a few words.

After a few casual exchanges, Yu Qingyan, noticing the tender looks between the two, felt somewhat redundant. She was about to find an excuse to leave, but Shen Yanshu, being a smart woman, perceived what was being discussed between Chen Yuan and Yu Qingyan. Moreover, since she appeared in front of Yu Qingyan, it must be something significant. Before Yu Qingyan could speak, Shen Yanshu quickly said:

"Yuan Lang, continue your discussion with Senior Sister. I'll go inform Sister Xu of your return."

Having said that, she winked at Yu Qingyan, which contained an inexplicable smile, making Yu Qingyan a bit embarrassed, especially when Chen Yuan mentioned wanting to acquire Taiyin Energy, which made her feel even more out of sorts.

"Go ahead then."

Chen Yuan gently stroked Shen Yanshu's hair and smiled.

Shen Yanshu came swiftly and left even more swiftly, seemingly just to interrupt their conversation briefly, and finally, very considerately, closed the courtyard door for them. Chen Yuan truly appreciated her thoughtfulness.

"What was the Fairy saying just now?"

Once Shen Yanshu left, Chen Yuan brought up the previous topic again.

Yu Qingyan hesitated for a moment, pressed her lips together, and averted her gaze from Chen Yuan, refraining from looking at him. After a brief silence, she said:

"Taiyin Energy... do you have another way to extract it?"

"Another way?"

Chen Yuan frowned, somewhat puzzled.

He only knew that the Taiyin Body was quite mysterious, having a Qi similar to Phoenix Marrow Spirit Body's Phoenix Marrow Energy, which could aid a Martial Artist in cultivation. However, Yu Qingyan's cultivation now was significantly inferior to his.

It could only be considered useful, not necessarily very significant.

Therefore, he hadn't delved into it much.

"You don't understand?"

Yu Qingyan frowned as well seeing Chen Yuan's curious look.

"Should I understand?"

Chen Yuan questioned back.

Yu Qingyan: "....."

Seeing that Chen Yuan indeed seemed unclear about this matter, her suspicion deepened. How could he know she possessed a Taiyin Spirit Body but not understand how to utilize it?

After a moment of silence, she said softly:

"According to ancient texts, extracting Taiyin Energy requires cultivation... But, I am pure. Although you have shown me kindness, I do not wish to offer myself.

If you have other means to extract it, I can repay that kindness...."

"And if not?"

"Then... naturally not." Yu Qingyan replied seriously without hesitation.

Chen Yuan nodded and then asked:

"Is the Fairy's surname taken from her mother?"

"What do you mean?"

Just having discussed the Taiyin Body, to suddenly ask if she took her mother's surname made Yu Qingyan perplexed.

"It's a very straightforward meaning."

"Who told you that?"

Yu Qingyan suddenly realized that she seemed to have no secrets in front of Chen Yuan. Not only did he know she had a Taiyin Body, but he also knew she bore her mother's surname.

Is Chen Yuan investigating her?

Why?

Does he truly wish to accept her into the household?

Thinking of this, a flash of evasion crossed Yu Qingyan's eyes, filled with hesitation, making her seemed frozen.

"I heard from your father."

Chen Yuan straightforwardly stated.

Beating around the bush was meaningless. Uncle Chu's intention was clear—he hoped Chen Yuan would marry Yu Qingyan and take care of her for his uncle.

Chen Yuan had no objection to this, but Yu Qingyan needed to know the truth and decide for herself.

If she agreed, it would be ideal. If she didn't, it was fine as well; Chen Yuan would regard her as a cousin, harboring no other intentions.

He already had several women by his side—not many, but definitely not few—and didn't have much desire to take in more.

He favored beautiful women, or rather, what man doesn't? If there were any, maybe they simply weren't capable. Yet, since stepping onto the path of Martial Arts, he'd been determined to pursue the pinnacle of Martial Arts, thus having very few such distractions.

"You... you're talking nonsense."

Upon hearing the words 'father', a flash of panic crossed Yu Qingyan's eyes, along with intense anger, making it impossible for her to remain calm. If someone saw the usually tranquil Fairy Yu in her current state, they would certainly be shocked.

"Does Fairy Yu think I am the kind to talk nonsense?"

"He died long ago." Yu Qingyan took a deep breath.

"In that case, let's forget it." Seeing Yu Qingyan's strong reaction, Chen Yuan suppressed the thought of being candid for now. Being ordinary, plain city relatives is fine.

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