mtl008 Chapter 103 Son-in-Law
Chapter 103 Son-in-Law
One person speaks, two listen. Under the fallen petals of the tree, Old Master Wei speaks softly, recounting a story that has been accumulating for thousands of years: the memories of the sect's demise.
Anger, sorrow, reluctance, and the pain of parting, after thousands of years of refinement, have left only unforgettable scenes, which are sketched and depicted in the calm voice of Old Master Wei.
The sound ceased, and the three remained silent. The petals falling from the tree swirled and lingered, enveloping the three beneath the tree in a thick rain of blossoms.
Old Master Wei's mood was ultimately not as calm as his tone suggested.
Luo Sifan's soul had been freed from the day the Wentian Sect perished. The turmoil had subsided, and the scene before him, a pink curtain of endless dance, made him sigh inwardly.
"Senior Li..."
As Luo Sifan spoke, he took several steps forward, and thousands of red petals of varying shades gathered and dispersed with his movements, without a single one landing on his green robe.
Old Master Wei opened his eyes and looked up, gazing at Luo Sifan, who appeared from the rain of petals, with a respectful expression.
Luo Sifan gave a slight bow, then stood up to prepare her words:
"What Senior Chengwei taught me about the plight of nobles is indeed...moving. But I wonder what your intention was in summoning me here thousands of years later to tell me about the past of nobles?"
Despite the tragic scene that Luo Sifan witnessed, Wei Liuzi, proud and arrogant, dared not show a trace of sympathy on his face.
Luo Sifan vaguely felt that Wei Liuzi had experienced extremely tragic events and had a strong will. He had managed Fangyuan City for thousands of years and his intelligence far surpassed that of ordinary people. The fact that he had gone to great lengths to keep him here and tell him the secrets of Fangyuan City must mean that he had something more to do.
Layer upon layer of petals fell to the ground and disappeared, the once chaotic floral curtain gradually falling and fading away.
Old Master Wei's mood changed, clearly indicating that he had erased the gloom brought on by the memories. Luo Sifan's straightforward words piqued his interest.
"Brother Lin is indeed straightforward!"
Wei Liuzi clapped his hands lightly, smiled faintly, and stared intently at Luo Sifan with a piercing gaze, as if trying to see through Luo Sifan's secrets. Luo Sifan felt greatly pressured by him and couldn't help but feel uneasy.
"I, Wei Liuzi, have only three wishes in this life, and I will not rest in peace until they are fulfilled."
Wei Liuzi withdrew the light from his eyes, his gaze lingering meaningfully on Luo Sifan's face, and said in a light tone:
"First, to find a safe and comfortable place for the younger generation of Fangyuan City."
Second, the soul returns to the heavens, revisiting the old site of Qiaoyin Mountain, collecting the remains of ancestors, and collecting their belongings.
Third, I will do my utmost to uncover the truth behind the destruction of the Wentian Sect and avenge the annihilation of my sect!
Luo Sifan listened carefully to Old Master Wei's three wishes, his face expressionless, but he felt somewhat depressed inside.
While these thoughts are understandable, it would be a pipe dream for Fang Yuancheng to achieve these three wishes given his current capabilities.
Even the first wish seems to have no clue how to be fulfilled.
Fangyuan City is currently controlled by the Yinshuang Divine Sword and is entangled with the Yunzhou Realm. It is stuck in a limbo, unable to go out or come in. How can it be peaceful and carefree?
Luo Sifan remained silent. Wei Liuzi seemed to see right through him, his eyes flashing, and he smiled faintly.
"Does Young Master Lin think that I, Wei, have lofty ambitions but lack the ability to achieve them? Are I just making grand but unrealistic wishes?"
Luo Sifan's face flushed slightly as he realized Luo Sifan's thoughts had been exposed. Daring not to speak frankly, he forced a smile and said:
"Why do you say such things, Senior Wei? If it were me, having experienced the pain of my family's annihilation and the chaos of war, my thoughts and desires would not differ from your three wishes. How could I dare to have any disrespectful thoughts towards you?"
Upon hearing this, Old Master Wei looked delighted, patted the armrest of his wheelchair, and praised:
"Young Master Lin is a man of great character! We hit it off immediately! In that case, things will be much easier to discuss!"
Upon hearing this, and seeing the smile on Old Master Wei's face gradually widen, a sense of unease welled up within Luo Sifan:
"Senior Wei, what do you mean by 'easy talk'? I haven't made any promises..."
Old Master Wei waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to say anything more. His eyes shone brightly, making Luo Sifan shudder. He then shouted loudly with high spirits:
"Young Master Lin, since you understand the difficulties of my Fangyuan City and share the same ideals, and strongly support my three wishes, please do me the honor of becoming my Fangyuan City's son-in-law for seven days! If you bear a child, Young Master Lin, you will be the ancestral lineage of my Fangyuan City, ensuring its continued prosperity in Yunzhou! Your status will be incomparably revered!"
Luo Sifan and Zhao Lingfei were both stunned by Old Master Wei's deafeningly explosive remarks.
Luo Sifan blinked, somewhat unable to believe her ears.
"Senior Wei, you want me to be a son-in-law? Whom do you want me to marry?"
Old Master Wei's next reply was even more startling. He slammed his hand on the armrest and said resolutely:
"As many as you have, that's all! As long as they are unmarried and of childbearing age, they are acceptable to Young Master Lin. It doesn't matter if they are young girls or widows. Please, Young Master Lin, make the effort to take them all in!"
Luo Sifan was certain he hadn't misheard, and was momentarily stunned, muttering:
"Absurd! Absurd! Old Master Wei, have you gone mad?"
Zhao Lingfei was shocked. Then she realized that she seemed to be in Luo Sifan's harem as well. She felt ashamed and resentful towards the two people next to her. Her pretty face was cold and she didn't say a word.
I knew that the ghosts in the tombs were unorthodox and had done a lot of evil deeds that angered both heaven and man, but now that Zhao Lingfei has witnessed it firsthand, he truly understands the outrageous behavior of these ancestors who are neither alive nor dead!
After her initial shock, Luo Sifan remembered her own shortcomings, gave an embarrassed smile, and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Master Wei, this matter is indeed ingenious, but there is a crucial point that I'm afraid you will be greatly disappointed!"
These days, he's gotten so used to being a man that he almost forgot that the body his soul is inhabiting is that of a woman!
It's a bit embarrassing to say it out loud, but if I use this as an excuse, even if Old Master Wei is angry, he can't take it out on me, right?
Luo Sifan's face was filled with sorrow, but he was secretly pleased with himself. He was just about to prepare his words to tell Wei Liuzi about his hidden illness.
Na Wei Liuzi smiled brightly, and produced a pot of wine and a wine cup from his bosom, which he waved meaningfully in front of Luo Sifan.
"Depend on!…"
Upon seeing the wine pot and cups, Luo Sifan was overwhelmed by a painful memory. He forgot to maintain his pretense and collapsed, muttering a curse.
Wei Liuzi's previously smiling face turned cold, and he glared at Luo Sifan with displeasure:
"Young Master Lin! How could you utter such vile words upon seeing this pot and cup! To insult your esteemed master is an unforgivable sin!"
How could Luo Sifan not lose his composure and speak out, feeling utterly devastated?
The wine pot and cups before him were the very ones the beautiful woman in white had maliciously teased him when he first entered this realm! After drinking one cup, he not only possessed a magnificent weapon, but also felt his heart flutter with lust without stopping. He wanted to hold Shu Hongyi down and beg for pleasure, and it took him five days and five nights to finally stop.
The white-clad beauty, whom Wei Liuzi addressed as "Your Excellency," clearly held a very high position within the Yinshuang Sword Sect. She was determined to hold him and keep pulling at him, and her tastes were quite peculiar…
One failure would have been one thing, but even the trip to Fangyuan City seemed to have become a scheme for her to toy with Luo Sifan.
"Senior Wei, why must you insist that I do this? I am confident that I do not possess the ability to change the world and extend the bloodline you seek, Senior Wei?"
Having exhausted all other options, Luo Sifan had no choice but to explain to Wei Liuzi again.