Chapter 522: Chapter 522

Song Jian tidied himself up a bit, displaying clear and handsome features and an easygoing temperament. He looked just like a man in his twenties. After all, cultivators don’t age.

Qin Wan had taken the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill given to her by Qin Zhao, and from time to time, she would also consume some of the body-strengthening elixirs refined by Qin Zhao. Coupled with proper care, she looked much younger than her peers.

But compared to Song Jian, she still felt much older.

Song Jian said to her, "Why don’t you and Zhaozhao follow me to the Xuanhai World? Those old fellows have ascended, now the Heavenly Mechanism Sect is under my command. I can teach you cultivation. I don’t want to watch you age and die.

Even if you die, I will go to the underworld and bring you back."

"Let’s talk about it after Zhaozhao gives birth."

If it were just her, it wouldn’t matter where she went.

But now, Qin Wan would put Zhaozhao’s considerations first.

Song Jian suddenly thought of that little rascal Chu Yan, with a touch of contemplation in his eyes, "What’s Chu Yan’s background? I feel that his cultivation is even higher than mine.

Not only that, but this kid has a lot of malevolent energy. I think he’s very dangerous.

How could Zhaozhao choose such a man as her husband?"

"Malevolent energy? How is that possible, I think he’s very good."

Regarding Chu Yan’s identity, Qin Wan only knew about his accomplishments in the Mortal World, she wasn’t very clear about the rest.

"I need to have a talk with him, otherwise I won’t feel at ease with such a dangerous element close to my daughter."

As the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, not only did Song Jian perceive the heavy malevolent energy on Chu Yan, but he also saw his Fate Diagram as out of the ordinary, definitely not that of an average person.

He stayed at Qin Wan’s house for several days.

From time to time, Qin Wan would go to see Zhaozhao, and this time she brought Song Jian along.

When Chu Yan saw his father-in-law, he greeted him first, "Dad, I didn’t expect you to look so handsome after cleaning up!"

Qin Zhao, sitting on the living room sofa, rolled her eyes at this.

"Hmph, slightly handsomer than you, at least."

Song Jian said shamelessly.

At this, both mother and daughter displayed particularly disdainful expressions.

"Has the child been giving you trouble recently?"

Qin Wan sat down next to Qin Zhao and started to chat with her about the child.

Song Jian walked around the room before finally stopping beside Chu Yan, "Come out, I want to talk to you."

They went to the study.

Song Jian got straight to the point, "Chu Yan, we are both cultivators; let’s not beat around the bush. What exactly is your identity? This world, with its scarce Spiritual Energy, simply cannot nurture someone with your level of cultivation."

The usually playfully smiling Song Jian looked stern for a change, even wary.

Chu Yan laughed humbly and said, "I’m just a King Yan from the underworld, favored by the Netherworld Emperor and bestowed the title King Chujiang."

"So you’re from the underworld, then your cultivation has long since ascended."

Song Jian’s brow furrowed.

Damn, feels like I can’t beat him.

If this guy bullies his daughter, he’ll have to fight him even if he can’t win!

Song Jian cleared his throat, "Since you are a King Yan of the underworld, you must have heard of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect of the Xuanhai World."

The Xuanhai World’s resources were even better than those of the Canglan Realm where Qin Zhao hailed from in her previous life. It could be said to be the foremost in the Cultivation World, and the number of immortals it sent to the Immortal Realm was also the most.

The underworld governed the Netherworld and was naturally familiar with the major realms; it was impossible not to have heard of the Xuanhai World.

Song Jian stepped closer to Chu Yan, "Don’t think that just because I haven’t ascended, I’m not your match. I mean ’might not be’—if I want to, I can ascend anytime and beat you up."

"...." Chu Yan felt he was bragging, but since he was his father-in-law, Chu Yan humored him, "Right, right, right, I also think my father-in-law can ascend anytime."

"You know that’s good, if you dare to bully my daughter, I can Ascend on the spot and beat you to death!"

Song Jian’s face looked fierce, "And another thing, Zhaozhao’s grandfather, great-grandfather, and those ancestors of the Song Family who came before them, all successfully ascended. If you dare to bully my daughter..."

"I know, you’ll have them all beat me up together."

Song Jian hadn’t finished his sentence when Chu Yan very promptly joined in.

"Smart lad, as long as you understand."

Song Jian patted his shoulder but then heard him mutter under his breath, "It’d be fine if she doesn’t bully me, I wouldn’t dare to bully her."

This muttering carried a tone of resentfulness.

Song Jian glanced at him disdainfully and said, "Don’t badmouth my daughter behind her back, Zhaozhao is so gentle, how could she possibly bully you?"

"??? Gentle? Where’s the gentleness?"

When they first got together, Qin Zhao used to beat him up!

And there was yesterday!

He was sleeping soundly when Qin Zhao suddenly woke up and said he was ugly, that he had frightened her and the baby, and he could only make do with a blanket and pillow on the living room couch for the entire night!

Chu Yan had a lot of complaints in his heart but didn’t dare to utter them out loud.

"By the way, I’ve checked for Zhaozhao, and the child in her belly seems extraordinary."

Song Jian’s face turned serious again.

"That child can cultivate even in the womb and has more talent than I did at that age! Zhaozhao’s talent comes from me, and it’s not bad either, but it’s a pity I missed her growth.

My good son-in-law, can we discuss something? Let me take the grandchild to..."

Chu Yan quickly covered his mouth, "Don’t talk nonsense, it’s clearly a granddaughter; don’t jinx my daughter."

Song Jian tried to pull away Chu Yan’s hand, but he didn’t let go.

Chu Yan continued, "Who’s your good son-in-law? I’ll raise my daughter myself, don’t even think about it. Even if you come with Zhaozhao’s grandfather and great-grandfather to beat me up, it won’t happen!"

Song Jian finally freed his hand, "I never said to split you up, you and Zhaozhao can come back with me, right? The Spiritual Energy in this world is so meager, it’s not suitable for cultivation.

Zhaozhao is my precious daughter, and you’re free to use the resources of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.

The child is cultivating in the womb and will need even more resources later, only my Heavenly Mechanism Sect can afford to provide for her."

"I can afford it too," said Chu Yan.

His daughter wanted to cultivate, and he would support her even if it meant breaking the pot and selling the iron.

"However, settling in the Xuanhai World is indeed better than staying in this world."

By the time Qin Zhao gave birth and her cultivation slowly recovered, she would be closer to Ascension.

The path to Ascension in the Xuanhai World would definitely be easier than in this world.

"Let’s wait until Zhaozhao has given birth."

Qin Wan and Song Jian were going to stay for dinner, and Chu Yan had planned to show off his excellent culinary skills to his father-in-law, perhaps even win his approval.

But just after he bought the ingredients, he received a message from Black and White Impermanence.

"Your Highness, something unusual has occurred in Red Mountain Town."

"Did the abnormal beast Zheng appear?"

"No, it’s some other strange occurrences, a bit complicated to explain."

Black Impermanence hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Why don’t you come and see for yourself?"

The abnormal beast Zheng wasn’t something the people of this world could handle.

And since the Netherworld Emperor had specifically appointed Chu Yan to deal with it, now that there were anomalies, he must go and see.

To prevent accidents from happening and causing mortal casualties.