My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 332 - 12: Sheng Family [First Update]

While Gu Qingqing and the others were cultivating and making money, Purple Sunset City also seemed to be in a state of upheaval.

Ye Tingwen’s injuries had healed, thanks to the elixir made from the Floating Moon Flower sent by Gu Qingqing.

However, to prevent anyone from plotting against Ye Tingwen, the Ye Family did not announce this matter and even outwardly appeared very worried, never stopping their search for the Floating Moon Flower.

Apart from the Ye Family and Gu Qingqing’s group, no one else knew about Ye Tingwen’s actual condition.

The Bai Family and the Sheng Family continued to strike at the Ye Family, hoping to use this opportunity to keep the Ye Family down. Meanwhile, the Ye Family pretended to be affected by the attacks while disposing of some less profitable ventures, using the opportunity to restructure the family.

The three prominent families in Purple Sunset City each had their own plans, which created a tense atmosphere in the city. Some sensitive individuals sensed that something was amiss, but these matters were irrelevant to Gu Qingqing and her companions.

Being currently weak and lacking influence, they were not suited to involving themselves in these feuds. The most important thing was to earn money and enhance their cultivation while waiting for others to ascend.

"I hope our senior brothers can make it for the upcoming Langya Immortal Sect’s disciple test," Gu Qingqing said worriedly, after calculating the time.

"Before I ascended, our senior brothers had almost finished arranging matters in the Sub-immortal Realm. It shouldn’t be long before they ascend, so don’t worry," Mu Chen said, rubbing Gu Qingqing’s head.

"That’s right. Our senior brothers are all extraordinarily gifted, and ascension is just a matter of time. We only need to wait patiently," Jun Wu also advised.

Thinking this over, Gu Qingqing nodded and didn’t say anything further.

As the three of them returned from the Sunset Mountain Range, chatting and laughing, they saw Ye Wanwan waiting outside their residence.

"Wanwan, why are you here? Have you been waiting long?" Gu Qingqing asked, quickly walking the last few steps to Ye Wanwan.

Ye Wanwan quickly shook her head, "Not at all. I just arrived a little while ago."

Gu Qingqing opened the door and invited Ye Wanwan inside.

"Is there something you came over for?" She was aware of the current situation with the Ye Family and was curious why Ye Wanwan was here.

"There is indeed something—I came to invite you over to our house for a banquet. My third brother has fully recovered, and he knows you saved him, so he wants to meet you to express his gratitude in person." Ye Wanwan watched Gu Qingqing’s expression, fearing she might refuse, and added, "It’s just a meal. Please, don’t refuse me, Geng Geng."

Gu Qingqing paused. She had initially intended to decline, given that she had no connections with the Ye Family outside of her relationship with Ye Wanwan. But with Ye Wanwan’s insistence, she couldn’t refuse further and could only nod.

"Alright, I understand. I’ll go at the appointed time."

"It’s the evening after tomorrow. I’ll come to pick you up then." Seeing Gu Qingqing agree, Ye Wanwan breathed a sigh of relief, a smile appearing on her face, looking very happy.

"Okay, then I’ll trouble you." Having agreed, Gu Qingqing didn’t hold back with the courtesy.

"No trouble at all. I’m very happy you can come." Ye Wanwan waved her hands, her smile widening.

Ye Wanwan didn’t stay long at Gu Qingqing’s place and left after a while.

Gu Qingqing personally escorted her to the door, watched her leave, and then returned inside.

"It seems the Ye Family wishes to forge a connection with us. Even though the Floating Moon Flower is very precious, the items they previously gave were also of significant value, and now they’re inviting us for a meal—it’s not a simple gesture," Jun Wu said, setting down his cup of tea.

"The Ye Family’s position in Purple Sunset City is not low. Although they are currently targeted by the Bai and Sheng Families, Ye Tingwen’s recovery means he could be selected when Langya Immortal Sect comes to recruit disciples, leading to the Ye Family’s revival, leaving the Bai and Sheng Families helpless," Mu Chen mused, tapping the table with his fingers.

"Building a good relationship with the Ye Family wouldn’t be bad. As it stands, the individuals from the Ye Family are decent, and considering our current weak position here, having an alliance would be beneficial," Gu Qingqing said leisurely, sipping from a cup filled with Spiritual Dew.

"That’s true. As we develop in the Immortal Realm later, having more friends is better than having more enemies," Mu Chen agreed, nodding.

Jun Wu and Gu Qingqing exchanged a glance, considered it, and realized it made sense.

"There’s no need to worry so much, it’s just a meal, normal interactions should suffice." Mu Chen concluded.

Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu both agreed, and said nothing more.

...

In the Sheng Family, inside the Sheng Family Master’s study.

The Sheng Family Master stood in front of a great teacher’s chair, with a blank piece of Xuan paper on the table before him. He was writing on it, while beside him, the Sheng family’s head steward Liang Hui stood quietly, watching the Family Master practice his calligraphy.

Once the Sheng Family Master finished, he laid down the brush, satisfied, and stroked his beard. Only then did Liang Hui step forward to examine the Sheng Family Master’s writing closely, exclaiming, "The Family Master’s handwriting is truly excellent, this character ’water’ already embodies the Dao, it seems the Family Master’s cultivation has improved significantly."

The Sheng Family Master was pleased with his own writing and also with Liang Hui’s praise. He nodded and let out a hearty laugh.

"Have this piece mounted and hang it in my study." This was his most satisfying work in the past couple of years, and naturally, the Sheng Family Master wanted to look at it every day.

"Yes, I understand." Liang Hui immediately replied respectfully.

The Sheng Family Master, holding a teacup, walked to another chair, sat down, and took a sip of tea before looking at Liang Hui again.

"So, tell me, what is the recent situation on the Ye Family’s side?" A glint of interest flashed in his eyes, and his smile faded a bit.

"The Ye Family is much the same as before, continuing to search for Floating Moon Flowers, suggesting that Ye Tingwen’s illness has not improved. Recently, the fourth Miss of the Ye Family, Ye Wanwan, has grown close to someone who just ascended from the Lower Realm. That person stayed in the Ascension Pool for three days, indicating their talent is likely quite high." Liang Hui shifted his gaze from the calligraphy to report dutifully to the Sheng Family Master.

Upon hearing that Ye Wanwan had gotten close to someone who had just ascended, the Sheng Family Master was somewhat surprised.

"Besides staying in the Ascension Pool for three days, is there anything else notable about the one close to Ye Wanwan?" While being able to stay three days in the Ascension Pool sufficiently proved her excellent potential, he felt it did not warrant Ye Wanwan’s personal attention.

"Nothing special, that woman and Ye Wanwan are relatively close, as you know, those who ascend from the Lower Realm are mostly weak and lacking alliances. Recently, she spends her days in the Sunset Mountain Range, likely trying to earn more money to exchange for resources." Liang Hui did not think much of Gu Qingqing, and his tone carried a slight disdain.

The Sheng Family Master glanced at him, his brows furrowed, "That’s indeed odd; that little girl from the Ye Family can’t possibly make friends with just anyone. How did she take a liking to someone who ascended from the Lower Realm?"

"Not necessarily, but I’ll arrange for someone to keep a closer watch on her." Knowing his duty, Liang Hui said straightforwardly.

"Alright, just arrange it as you see fit." The Sheng Family Master was confident in Liang Hui and nodded, saying, "We’ve finally got a chance to suppress the Ye Family, we must seize it. It’s best to ensure the Ye Family cannot recover and see if that old fool from the Ye Family will dare to overlook people in the future."

The mention of the Ye Family Master brought a scornful expression to the Sheng Family Master, indicating his deep disrespect for him.

"The Family Master is right, I will certainly ensure they take it seriously and that the Ye Family cannot recover." Liang Hui hastily assured with caution.

"I trust your handling," the Sheng Family Master glanced at Liang Hui, his lips curling slightly, "By the way, what are Ruqing and Ruyan up to?"

"Returning to the Family Master, the eldest young master has been diligently cultivating, while the second young lady occasionally takes people to the Sunset Mountain Range." Liang Hui replied with his head bowed.

"Hmph, she hasn’t given up on finding medicine for Ye Tingwen?" The Sheng Family Master grew somewhat irate, "Does she not realize that our two families are enemies now, and Ye Tingwen has no interest in her. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have teamed up with the Bai Family before. Even if she devotes herself fully to finding him medicine, it’s only useful if he accepts it; I cannot fathom how I fathered such a foolish daughter."

The Sheng Family Master had two children; the eldest was Sheng Rucheng, the Sheng family’s eldest son. Although his cultivation talent was not equal to Ye Tingwen’s, he was still considered excellent among his peers, and upon hearing Langya Immortal Sect was recruiting disciples, he had been diligently cultivating in hopes of being chosen.

The younger child was Sheng Ruyan, the Sheng family’s second daughter. The Sheng Family Master adored Sheng Ruyan, raising her as he would a son. Unexpectedly, last year she met Ye Tingwen once, and since then, her heart was set entirely on him, filled with nothing but thoughts of Ye Tingwen.

Initially, when the Sheng Family Master saw her affection for Ye Tingwen, he planned to discuss a marriage alliance with the Ye Family Master, so that the two families could unite in harmony, Sheng Ruyan could be with Ye Tingwen, and the Sheng Family and Bai Family could be joined.

However, Ye Tingwen explicitly stated he did not like Sheng Ruyan, and marrying her would harm her. With the Ye Family Master prioritizing Ye Tingwen’s wishes, the marriage did not proceed. This decision was among the reasons the Sheng Family Master resolved to oppose the Ye Family.

Although Sheng Ruyan did not marry Ye Tingwen, she remained infatuated with him. When she heard of his injury, she wanted to visit him but was blocked by the Sheng Family Master. Later, upon learning he needed Floating Moon Flowers for alchemy, she frequently headed to the Sunset Mountain Range, hoping to obtain the flower to heal Ye Tingwen.

Whenever the Sheng Family Master thought of his daughter devoting herself fully to another, it left a discomfort in his heart, made worse by the fact that Ye Tingwen did not return Sheng Ruyan’s feelings, which fueled his anger.