Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 18 version is leading.
The next day.

Lian Shanxin was still on a date with the Duke of Zhou's daughter when He Miaojun interrupted him in his dream.

"Mother, why are you calling me so early?" Lian Shanxin asked, somewhat displeased. "Didn't I tell you last night that I wasn't doing my morning exercise today?"

Lian Shanxin had always been very self-disciplined. After he turned twelve, he would get up at 7 a.m. almost every day to practice martial arts, rain or shine.

But now he has decided to bring his talent to the world of cultivation, and Qi Shiyun has said that he has the talent for cultivation.

Then who still gets up early to practice martial arts?
Self-discipline is fine, but self-torture is unnecessary.

He Miaojun had a rosy complexion and was beaming with joy; her appearance was noticeably better than yesterday.

Last night, Lian Shan Jingcheng added the thousand-year-old snow lotus to the medicine and had He Miaojun take it.

With another month of careful recuperation, she should be able to make a full recovery.

People are happy when they are happy.

He Miaojun was visibly happy and didn't mind the impatience in her son's tone after he had just fulfilled his filial duty. Instead, she said with satisfaction, "Xiaoxin, you have really made your mother proud."

"what happened?"

"A matchmaker has come to propose marriage."

"puff."

Lian Shanxin instantly regained his senses.

"I'm only eighteen years old."

“What’s wrong with being eighteen? Eighteen isn’t early. Grandpa Li’s grandson on the street is the same age as you, and his child is already a year old.” He Miaojun didn’t seem to care.

Lian Shanxin had no way to refute it.

In feudal times, the age of marriage and childbirth was indeed early.

And clearly, the news that he had been recommended to enter Bailudong Academy had spread.

It instantly became a hot commodity.

"Mother, don't play matchmaker. With your son's looks, aptitude, and talent, he has a good chance of marrying a princess in the future," Lian Shanxin said warily.

He Miaojun chuckled as she watched Lian Shanxin put on airs, and even added in agreement, "Marrying a princess is out of the question. According to the court's regulations, a prince consort can only hold the rank of third grade at most, but my son is going to be a first-grade official."

“Mother, you are right. My goal is to become a high-ranking official and bring honor to our ancestors. The princess is not good enough for me.”

"You said you were fat and you were breathless."

He Miaojun couldn't resist tapping Lian Shanxin on the head.

"I've turned down all those unreliable matchmakers for you."

Lian Shanxin breathed a sigh of relief.

Going to Bailudong Academy to seek fame and fortune is risky. He's really worried that He Miaojun and Lianshan Jingcheng will force him to have a child first for the sake of bloodline continuation.

"Then why did you call me, Mother? I was very tired yesterday, and I need to rest well today."

Although he didn't need to lift a finger yesterday, it certainly took a lot of his time and effort.

He Miaojun said, "Your sweetheart has come to see you."

"Who?" Lian Shanxin was taken aback. "Mother, don't talk nonsense. At my age, where would I have a sweetheart? I'm at an age where I should be focusing on studying and practicing martial arts."

"Dai Yueying is here."

"Dai Yueying? Master Dai's daughter?"

Lian Shanxin frowned: "Why is she here?"

Seeing her son's reaction, He Miaojun was also a little surprised: "Didn't you and her almost get together before?"

“Mother, I must correct you. She was in love with me before, but I didn’t explicitly reject her because her father was Master Dai.”

Lian Shanxin had naturally attended school before, and Master Dai was the teacher at the private school where he studied.

Dai Yueying is Dai Fuzi's only daughter.

Previously, He Miaojun and Lian Shanjingcheng knew about her close relationship with Lian Shanxin, and they even thought that the two were going to get married.

Master Dai was a scholar who passed the imperial examination, and his family's conditions were not bad compared to others. He Miaojun and Lianshan Jingcheng were both satisfied with Dai Yueying.

But later, for some reason, the two stopped seeing each other.

Lian Shanxin did not explain, and He Miaojun and Lian Shanjingcheng did not press for an answer, for fear of bringing up their son's painful past.

Hearing Lian Shanxin's explanation, He Miaojun was somewhat skeptical: "Really?"

Lian Shanxin was displeased: "Mother, do you even know how outstanding your son really is?"

He Miaojun nodded: "With your plain appearance, below-average talent in martial arts, and mediocre academic performance, how could you expect a beautiful scholar's daughter to fall for you? Son, although I am your mother, I am not stupid."

Lian Shanxin coughed lightly and explained, "Kong Ningyuan invited me to dinner once, and Dai Yueying saw it. Ever since then, she has fallen for me."

He Miaojun suddenly realized: "I see, that makes sense now. So why did you two stop seeing each other after that?"

“She deliberately approached me, and because of Master Dai’s presence, I didn’t dare to refuse her. Once, she gave me a martial arts manual.”

"Is that the 'Falling Goose Sword' technique that you practiced for half a month without even getting the hang of it?" He Miaojun remembered.

"Yes, she basically stopped coming to see me after that."

He Miaojun's expression was strange: "As long as you have some talent in martial arts, you can master the 'Falling Goose Sword' in seven days at most. Dai Yueying waited for you for half a month, which shows that this girl is quite patient." Lian Shanxin said with dissatisfaction: "Mother, who are you talking to?"

He Miaojun immediately changed her stance: "This is simply outrageous! Although this girl is beautiful, she is vain and not a good match. Son, if you are to marry, you must marry a woman who can share your joys and sorrows."

"That's natural. If you want to become a general's wife, you have to marry him when he's still a common soldier. Dai Yueying is too precocious. Actually, she's a normal person, but I really don't have any special feelings for her."

Lian Shanxin did not have a negative opinion of Dai Yueying.

It's a normal quality to be vain, and he is vain too.

However, he certainly wouldn't develop any relationship beyond friendship with Dai Yueying, especially with someone who approached him at this time.

Is cultivating immortality not fun, or is martial arts too easy?

At this stage, women only affect the speed at which he draws his sword.

"Mother, please help me get rid of her."

"You should go by yourself. I'm not good at handling these kinds of things. Besides, Master Dai is practically your mentor, so you should give the girl some face."

"Alright, then let her wait for me up ahead for a while."

Lian Shanxin quickly got up and washed up.

Fifteen minutes later, I saw Dai Yueying standing in the courtyard.

Then, Lian Shanxin's gaze sharpened.
Ok?
Why does she seem different from before?

She's a bit fuller than before, but that's not the point.

The key is temperament.

Eyes facing each other.

Lian Shanxin saw a pair of eyes full of affection, their shimmering light clearer than the water of a newly awakened morning stream, containing a deep, cool, and serene beauty that made him involuntarily fall into their gaze.

With a slight shake of his head, Lian Shanxin shifted his gaze to Dai Yueying. The morning breeze gently caressed her hair and skirt, and her plain white dress with light blue ribbons fluttered gracefully, as if a flowing cloud were wrapped around her, swaying beautifully as she walked.

"You... seem to have become more beautiful?"

Lian Shanxin was not flirting with Dai Yueying, but stating the facts.

The Dai Yueying he knew before was at most a 6 out of 10 pretty girl, and she didn't stir any ripples in his heart.

But Dai Yueying's appearance hasn't changed much, yet she gives him a feeling far superior to before. She can definitely be called an 8 out of 10 beauty, and even makes him a little lustful.

Is this what they mean by a girl changing a lot as she grows up, becoming more and more beautiful?
Has it grown out?
Dai Yueying smiled gently, brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, and said softly, "Even during the days when Brother Xin ignored me, I was trying to improve myself. It wasn't just Brother Xin who was secretly working hard to amaze everyone."

Lian Shanxin shuddered: "Speak properly. You're three months older than me. Why are you calling me 'Brother Xin'?"

Dai Yueying's smile was somewhat stiff, and a hint of surprise flashed deep in her eyes.

The seductive arts personally taught by my master failed to charm this guy?

Am I not skilled enough in the art of seduction?
No, that's impossible. Even my master said I was born with a seductive body.

There is only one explanation:
Lianshan believed in the iron will and was unmoved by women!
Realizing this, Dai Yueying's gaze towards Lian Shanxin unconsciously carried a hint of appreciation and respect.

The remaining 98 points were all achieved with composure.

No matter how strong his will is, he is still an eighteen-year-old who has never seen the world.

Compared to a candidate for Holy Maiden like herself, who has seen the world and participated in the struggle between the Demonic Sect and "Nine Heavens," she is still far inferior.

"Brother Xin, are you angry that I neglected you before?" Dai Yueying asked.

Lian Shanxin gave a thumbs up: "First, call me Lian Shanxin. Second, what you did wasn't neglecting me, it was a sudden disappearance. Third, I'm not angry."

Dai Yueying could tell that Lian Shanxin wasn't angry at all.

How can you not be angry?
You're not even angry that I'm ignoring you.

This shows that you are not attracted to me at all.

They are utterly ungrateful.

Dai Yueying got angry: "Brother Xin, I was just busy with my studies before. Unlike you, I don't know Kong Jia Liulang and can be recommended by him. Father told me to study hard and practice martial arts. I also want to get into Bailudong Academy, so I didn't have time to find you. It's not that I deliberately neglected you."

Lian Shanxin nodded casually: "I understand. Is there anything else?"

Dai Yueying grew increasingly angry, and Xiao He, who had just begun to show her talent, seemed to grow even bigger with anger: "Brother Xin, can't we continue our relationship?"

Lian Shanxin laughed: "What past connection do we have?"

They never even held hands.

Dai Yueying's resolve was not firm enough, and she couldn't maintain her gentle demeanor, revealing a hint of anger: "But you accepted my gifts. I compiled Father's teaching syllabus for you and gave you Father's treasured 'Falling Goose Sword.' You accepted them all. How can you say that we have no past connection?"

Lian Shanxin was a little confused: "I did accept your gift, but accepting your gift doesn't mean I accept you."

Dai Yueying finally lost her temper: "Lian Shanxin, have you no shame?"

Even we members of the Demonic Sect aren't this shameless.

Lian Shanxin shook his head helplessly.

Feudal society simply doesn't understand what it means to be ahead of the curve.

(End of this chapter)