At that moment, she turned her head to glance at him, a charming smile blooming on her face, and conveyed a Dao Heart Thought to him.
"Dear husband," she said, "Grandma has refined a Divine Skill called 'Taizhen of All Living Beings' Innate Heart Skill.' This technique is unique to our Huan Mountain lineage, so it's not widely known, but its effectiveness is actually even better than the 'Telepathy' from the Free Temple."
"You praising Grandma like this, she must be very happy to hear it."
As this thought from Yunrong came, Tao Qian's expression instantly stiffened.
Even though Master Tao, known for his thick skin, felt a wave of embarrassment at that moment.
But true to his nature, he quickly regained his composure, acting as if nothing had happened, and took the initiative to approach and greet her formally:
"Disciple Tao Qian, pays respect to Grandma Taizhen."
"As a disciple, I should have followed the proper etiquette and presented my greeting card first, receiving permission before entering the mountain."
"However, I was concerned for Yunrong's safety and took the liberty of coming here unannounced, please forgive me, Grandma."
"Just now, my thoughts of praise came sincerely from the heart, with no disrespect intended..."
Tao Qian had not finished speaking when he was interrupted by the scrutinizing gaze of Grandma Taizhen.
Being stared at by "The World's Most Beautiful Woman" should have felt like a blessing, but Tao Qian didn't feel happy at all,
because strictly speaking, she was the mother-in-law of him, Master Tao.
One wrong move, and it could lead to serious trouble.
Indeed!
First, Tao Qian saw Grandma Taizhen smile brightly, seemingly joyful because of his praise.
But in the next moment, her smile vanished and she said quite seriously,
"Let's not dwell on formalities; since you're here, let's discuss other matters first."
"Your marital fate with Yunrong was brought up by Duobao and verified through Divine Skills by Lord Haotian, confirming you two are indeed destined as husband and wife."
"But later, Duobao Daoist came to remind me again."
"He told me that his disciple, because of his special Dharma Body and Soul, has extremely good Peach Blossom luck, despite not being long in his cultivation, already attracting a crowd of aunts and sisters, both outside the Mountain Gate and within."
"Just asking me to be understanding and not too irritated."
"Is that true?"
These few sentences clearly carried an interrogative tone, but Grandma Taizhen's voice was so light and pleasant to the ear, like a young girl's, that Tao Qian was momentarily caught off guard.
He hesitated for a few beats, not even needing to respond with excuses, as the hesitation served as proof itself.
He didn't have time to speak, and the statue in his arms couldn't help but start trembling violently.
Without guessing, Tao Qian could imagine Master Yuan was laughing hysterically.
"I have seen a Master deceiving disciples, but never in such a deceitful way."
"One day, when I find the rebirth of my Master, I must spank him at least a dozen times to relieve this frustration."
Muttering a few thoughts in his mind, Tao Qian was about to speak in his defense.
But Grandma Taizhen waved her hand to stop him again, silencing Yunrong, who was about to speak in defense of her husband.
Grandma Taizhen's expression grew more solemn, and even after a snort, she said:
"You don't need to make excuses, lad."
"I have already asked Lord Haotian to use his Divine Power to take a glimpse at your past Peach Blossoms."
"I don't know if it was Duobao Daoist's interference, but even with Lord Haotian's ability, he could only see a rough idea."
"Yet even so, that was enough."
"Let me count, first a dirty Peach Blossom Demoness, then there was involvement with Infant Sect Master Xiao, the Queen of Daughter Country, the Devil God Princess; after entering the Spirit Treasure Sect, truly a bunch of aunts and sisters, some lusting after your body, others fond of your temperament..."
"Humph!"
"If I hadn't coincidentally encountered 'Yue Lao' at the banquet, and hadn't inquired about you, learning that you are an exception, I might have thought you were the illegitimate child of this old man, or perhaps you've paid your respects to that shameless Evil God 'Red Rope God' early on, and received his bestowed Red Rope, threading chaotic karmic ties everywhere."
Spitting out these words, Grandma Taizhen, Tao Qian wanted even more to contend and profess his innocence.
Some of these he could acknowledge, while others he absolutely could not.
Unable to speak openly, he simply screamed in his mind:
"Grandma, please see the truth!"
"The pureness of my male virtue was wholly given to Yunrong..."
Halfway through his silent outcry, it seemed he genuinely infuriated Grandma.
"I see she's speaking again," he noted with surprise, as she was apparently issuing an order to leave:
"You are entangled with many Peach Blossom debts of sin, and since Yunrong doesn't mind, I, as your Grandma, shouldn't interfere too much."
"However, since the marriage between you two is predestined, it's best to settle down sooner rather than later."
"We, who are on the path of Cultivation, need not adhere to the rituals of marriage as the common folk in the Human World do, but we still must maintain the basic courtesies."
"For now, you should leave my Jade Ring Mountain, and once all the matrimonial ceremonies are ready, you may come to marry my disciple."
"Go rest, go rest!"
"You Peach Blossom Daoist!"
After saying that, Grandma Taizhen waved her sleeves and actually wrapped up Tao Qian, sending him out of Jade Ring Mountain.
Tao Qian instinctively wanted to struggle, but as a gentle and fragrant scent wafted over him, in an instant he lost all sense of direction, not knowing north from south.
When he regained consciousness, he was already outside the mountain.
Looking again at the myriad of mixed Records in his mind, he couldn't help but twist his mouth and click his tongue, saying,
"What a piece!"
"To save face and ensure she could send me away with a sweep of her sleeve, Grandma used her own Mana, and even Lord Haotian lent a hand; no wonder I couldn't exempt myself or resist."
"Oh, my Master, this time you've truly pit your disciple."
"What have I to do with that Peach Blossom Demoness and the Devil God Princess who covets my body? How unjust I am."
...
Outside the mountain, while Tao Qian wore a worried and sour face,
Inside the Kitten Palace, including Yunrong, a whole group of fairies and Female Demons looked at Grandma Taizhen with eyes full of surprise.
It seemed completely unexpected that such an incident had just occurred.
Especially Yunrong, who imagined: Based on my good brother's character and appearance, Grandma would surely like him.
Who would have thought it would turn out like this?
Among the group of fairies, a soft and delicate figure hesitated for a few moments before weakly standing up, unable to help speaking up to defend Tao Qian.
But just then, Grandma Taizhen, who had just displayed her power and sent Tao Qian away, suddenly snickered as if something had backfired.
A very girlish and pleasing laugh echoed within the Kitten Palace.
Grandma Taizhen immediately shed her stern facade, gently shaking her snow-white lotus arm, proudly laughing and saying, "How about that? When Grandma wields her power, I am formidable, aren't I? That boy is not low in Mana himself; if I hadn't taken it seriously, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to scoop him up."
After saying this, she walked up and took Yunrong into her arms, comforting her,
"Don't panic, don't panic!"
"The marriage between you and that child is indeed predestined; even though he is a special case, be it fate or destiny, it doesn't account for much with him."
"You are already pregnant, and naturally, you should have the proper status, plus, on my return from the grand feast, Master spoke to me in passing, saying that although the boy forcibly resolved the calamity of the Human Dao, by killing Hu Hai, he has created a bit of trouble for himself."
"Inside and outside the realm, it is said that the [Ancestor Dragon] has perished in the depths of the Great Abyss, which is both true and not, as that formidable strong person would not be easily consumed by those Evil Gods and Deceitful Objects."
"The Ancestor Dragon left behind many Body Demons and embryos, and one of them is hiding near the Longevity Realm, linked by blood to Hu Hai. That little demon may be an 'Abandoned Child,' but it's not someone anyone can kill, and that boy has attracted its attention."
"In the future, when he goes outside the realm to undergo trials and pursue Cultivation, he will most certainly be ambushed by the Ancestor Dragon Demon Embryo."
"If you two are wed now, it signifies a formal alliance between my Jade Ring Mountain and the Spirit Treasure Sect, giving me, as your Master, a reason to intervene. We just need to request that Lord Haotian take a direct look, find where that demon embryo is hiding and destroy it, and deflect this minor catastrophe from the boy."
"This is a perfect solution!"
"I have decided on enjoying the celebration of this union."
...
Tao Qian, outside the mountain, of course, was unaware of the subsequent changes within the Kitten Palace.
At that moment, he was somewhat perplexed on the outskirts of Jade Ring Mountain, although Grandma Taizhen had put on a good act.
But what Grandma didn't realize was that Yunrong had long ago betrayed her.
In order for the mother-in-law and son-in-law to get along well, Yunrong had told Tao Qian about her Grandmother's temperament in great detail a long time ago.
A stern Mountain Master?
Not at all!
To the outside world, Grandma Taizhen might present such an image, but in truth, the famous and powerful female immortal was extremely gentle and endearing at heart, returning to the truth like a truly dainty and playful young girl.
However, their recent interaction was not as such, which is what left Tao Qian in a bewildered state for the moment.
PS: I'm still not very good at writing daily life, I did my best, don't dislike it, ah.