Brother-in-Law?

When he heard how Ye Xun addressed Su Yi, the old butcher’s expression turned a bit strange.

Su Yi, however, had long since grown accustomed to this. He promptly rose from his wicker chair and said, “It wouldn’t do to put this off. Let’s go visit the Ghost Serpents’ Ancestral Forbidden Ground.”

Ye Xun said hurriedly, “Brother-in-Law, that nephew of mine, Qinghe, wants to meet with you.”

“Why?” Su Yi hadn’t expected that.

Ye Xun said a bit guiltily, “Earlier, when I conversed with him, I complimented you and it seems… he put two and two together….”

The corners of Su Yi’s lips twitched. I just knew that with Ye Xun’s disposition, there was no way he’d be able to keep a lid on it.

“Where is he?” asked Su Yi.

“Wait a moment, Brother-in-Law,” said Ye Xun. As he spoke, he shattered a talisman.

Before long, Ye Qinghe rushed in. As soon as the second high elder of the Ghost Serpents entered the grand hall, he solemnly and respectfully approached Su Yi, then inclined his head in greeting. “Junior Ye Qinghe greets you, Senior Su. If I offended you earlier in the Ancestral Hall, I humbly request your magnanimity!” 

His attitude was modest and respectful to...