What was even more infuriating to him was that following her return from Jewel Small World, Cai Jinjian had resembled a lifeless husk of her former self, displaying no enthusiasm or diligence in her cultivation. Her master was both infuriated by this, but also extremely concerned, fearing that Cai Jinjian would completely fall from grace and become the second Su Jia.3

Fu Nanhua and Cai Jinjian walked alongside each other through the gates of Fu city toward the former's resplendent private residence in the city.0

Back when he was searching for opportunities in Jewel Small World, Fu Nanhua had only been one of the many candidates to become heir to the city lord. Hence, Fu Nanhua had been very polite and respectful to Cai Jinjian. However, at this point, his master was on the verge of making a breakthrough, and with his marriage alliance to the Jiang Clan, his status had been significantly elevated, and he was no longer the same Fu Nanhua of the past.1

Hence, in the eyes of the two Dawn Cloud Mountain patriarchs, Fu Nanhua definitely wasn't approaching Cai Jinjian for a private conversation just because they had met briefly in Jewel Small World. Could it be that a relationship had blossomed between the two of them during their time there? But that didn't make sense, either, as Cai Jinjian was still a virgin. 4

In any case, Fu Nanhua was all but certain to inherit the Old Dragon Robe someday, and the fact that he was so receptive to Dawn Cloud Mountain was a great honor for the two patriarchs.0

Both Fu Nanhua and Cai Jinjian remained silent as they made their way through Fu city. Upon entering his private residence, Fu Nanhua sat down in the hall, then patted the brand new jade pendant that had been bestowed upon him by his father as he turned to Cai Jinjian. "Alright,...0