A faint blush spread across Lin Yun’er’s face, and she quickly said, “Fellow Daoist Hu, we… we were just discussing some matters.”
Her voice was faint and shy, as she tried to conceal her embarrassment.
Hu Mazi burst into hearty laughter. “I understand, I understand. You two carry on with your discussion. I’ll head out first.”
With that, he turned and left.
Lin Yun’er watched Hu Mazi’s retreating back, then glanced helplessly at Chen Ping and said, “I told you to go easier last night, but you wouldn’t listen. It still stings hotly now, and Master Hu is making fun of us!”
Chen Ping smiled faintly. “Don’t pay him any mind. He’s just like that. His own racket last night wasn’t exactly quiet either!”
Lin Yun’er nodded, then said, “Chen Ping, my father wants to see you.”
“Oh? What does Patriarch Lin want with me?” Chen Ping asked, full of curiosity.
“I don’t know, but he said there’s something important to discuss with you,” Lin Yun’er replied.
“Very well then. Let’s go and see,” Chen Ping said with a nod.
The two made their way towards Patriarch Lin’s room.
When Chen Ping and Lin Yun’er arrived at Patriarch Lin’s room, he was seated in a chair. Upon seeing them enter, he hurriedly stood up.
“Chen Ping, did you sleep well last night?”
Patriarch Lin asked.
“Not bad!” Chen Ping nodded, then added, “I wonder what brings Patriarch Lin to seek me out?”
Patriarch Lin glanced at Lin Yun’er. “Yun’er, step outside for a moment. Close the door behind you.”
“Mm!” Lin Yun’er exited the room and shut the door as she went.
Patriarch Lin then waved his hand lightly, and a formation sealed the entire room. In this way, his conversation with Chen Ping could not be overheard by anyone else.
“Fellow Daoist Chen, since you have already slept with my daughter, we are family now. I will not hide anything from you.”
“I wish to take control of the entire Dongxiang County. I hope you can assist me.”
Patriarch Lin said.
“With the Lin family’s strength, surely they can control Dongxiang County?” Chen Ping asked, somewhat puzzled.
“Of course not. The powers in Dongxiang County are intricate and complex. Back then, if not for the Sixth Hall Master of the Divine Hall supporting the County Lord, he could never have ascended to the position.”
“Now that the County Lord is dead, many people are vying to seize control of Dongxiang County.”
“Since you possess the ability to kill the Sixth Hall Master and Xue Wuying, you must have absolute strength.”
Patriarch Lin said.
Chen Ping said nothing. Instead, he looked at Patriarch Lin and began to smile. This smile appeared somewhat chilling, and it started to make Patriarch Lin feel uneasy.
“Fellow Daoist Chen, why are you smiling?”
Patriarch Lin asked.
“Patriarch Lin, did you have your daughter sleep with me simply to enlist my help?”
Chen Ping asked.
Patriarch Lin did not quibble. Instead, he nodded and said, “Quite right. Because only you can enable the Lin family to control Dongxiang County. Though you appear to be only at the Sixth Grade of the Earth Immortal realm, your true strength is likely invincible across this Seventh Heaven.”
“For my daughter to sleep with you and forge a connection is her good fortune. It is also the Lin family’s good fortune.”
“For the sake of controlling Dongxiang County, is it truly worth offering up your own daughter’s body?” Chen Ping asked, perplexed. Why did everyone value power so highly, even above their own daughter’s virtue?
“Of course it is worth it. Besides, Yun’er likes you and wishes to become your woman. I did not force her.”
“I heard her blissful cries last night. You are a fine man.”
Patriarch Lin said with a faint smile.
“Very well then. Since I have already shared intimate relations with your daughter, the Lin family’s affairs are my affairs. If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to come to me at any time!”
With that, Chen Ping turned and walked towards the door.
Patriarch Lin wanted to call out to stop him and dispel the formation himself.
But Chen Ping simply opened the door and walked out, utterly disregarding the formation Patriarch Lin had set.
