Fairy, help me cultivate.

"I?"

If Chen Yao had any doubts about Jiang Mengyang's enthusiastic attitude before, they had completely disappeared at this moment.

No family patriarch would allow someone they don't trust to be in the core of decision-making.

"I've said it before, this responsibility will eventually fall to you and Bai Lian. To be honest, I have more faith in you. After all, Bai Lian is focused on alchemy and is still a woman."

"I am truly flattered by your words, Third Uncle. Moreover, I am currently wanted by the entire South China Sea. Not to mention whether my family members would agree, even if they did, it would likely cause trouble for the Jiang family."

Jiang Mengyang shook his head: "That's not how it works. Just tell me if you're willing or not. Everything else is fine with me here."

Chen Yao didn't care whether he was willing or not, but being able to enter the core of the Jiang family had one advantage: it would make it easier for him to concentrate his efforts on finding Jiu Luo.

Now, Jiu Luo is not only his hope for unlocking the secrets of Qiankun Wudiban, but also his hope for dealing with the enemies of the entire South China Sea, and even more so, his hope for resolving the hidden dangers of the Immortal Scripture and Immortal Qi.

Yun Jiang was usable, but deep down he still harbored deep fear and suspicion towards her.

Although Jiu Luo's actions are unpredictable, at least she doesn't have much of a dark past.

"Don't worry."

Jiang Mengyang spoke earnestly to him, which was also a promise to Chen Yao: no matter what, Chen Yao would always have his support.

"Third Uncle, I am actually a carefree person. You should be able to find out this by asking Bai Lian or by sending someone to Kuanglu to investigate."

"Of course I know."

"Therefore, even if I enter the core of the Jiang family, it's not for power. I just want to find Jiu Luo as quickly as possible."

Jiang Mengyang nodded with relief: "I know that too, so you don't need to feel any pressure. With me in the Jiang family, it's not like you're going to have to shoulder too much responsibility. To be honest, right now I'm just letting you show up at home and get familiar with things."

Chen Yao frowned. Judging from Jiang Mengyang's words, it sounded a bit like entrusting his son to someone else.

Jiang Mengyang saw through Chen Yao's thoughts and sighed: "A large family is not as simple as it seems. It is already very difficult to have a leader who is wholeheartedly concerned about the family. If this person is also exceptionally talented and has the character to shoulder responsibilities, it is probably even more difficult."

Chen Yao remembered that Jiang Baisha had asked him to go with him to the Li family to get snake scales, saying it was to test his character, so he looked up and glanced at Jiang Mengyang.

"Indeed, that's an assessment of your character. Being able to resist temptations and possessing a sense of responsibility and chivalry speaks volumes about your talent. I'm very satisfied."

Jiang Mengyang said with even greater joy, "You saved the Jiang family once before, but that time it involved Bai Lian and your immortal sword, so it was inevitable that you had selfish motives. This time, however, you are willing to do your best to save Bai Lin, whom you have met twice, which is truly commendable."

"You flatter me."

Chen Yao felt inexplicably guilty.

"Alright, since it's settled, you should go back and get some rest. I'll be announcing this to the family in a few days. As for Jiu Luo, whether for the sake of the Jiang family or for your sake, your third uncle will do everything in his power to find her!"

Chen Yao walked out of the small building, feeling much more relaxed with Jiang Mengyang's support.

He walked toward his courtyard, but a soft snort came from behind him, so he turned around to look.

Behind the clusters of crabapple blossoms, a beautiful, mature face, as lovely as a flower reflecting the moon, appeared.

Her pretty face had a hint of fierceness.

Jiang Bailin.

"how?"

Chen Yao felt that her anger was inexplicable.

"How long have you been back?"

Jiang Bailin strode up to Chen Yao, puffing out his proud chest, which almost touched Chen Yao's stomach.

"I'll stay back for as long as you're back!"

Chen Yao was even more confused.

Jiang Bailin put one hand on his hip and tapped Chen Yao's chest with the other: "Three hours! Three hours, why haven't you come to see me!"

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Chapter 129 Sister-in-law...

Why...why should I go see you?

Chen Yao looked at the slender, jade-like finger pointing at the tip of her nose and asked cautiously.

He didn't know what identity to use to talk to Jiang Bailin, and he didn't know if Jiang Mengyang had told Jiang Bailin his true identity.

Jiang Bailin glanced at him with her beautiful eyes, then placed her slender fingers on his chest, causing him to lean back slightly, her posture suggesting an air of accusation.

"You heartless bastard!"

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What does this have to do with anything?

How did that become synonymous with being heartless?

"I...I don't remember doing anything to wrong you."

Chen Yao spoke the truth.

Jiang Bailin's eyes widened: "Of course you haven't wronged me!"

She then bit her lip, took a few steps back to distance herself from Chen, took a deep breath, and her emotions calmed down.

"I, Jiang Bailin, am not someone who is ignorant of right and wrong or ungrateful. I want you to know, fellow Daoist, that I am truly indebted to you. Just now, you can just consider me as having gone mad!"

After speaking, she turned and soared into the air, the sonic boom echoing throughout the entire Jiang family's territory.

"Who ascended from the summit? Come down!"

"Get out of my way!"

Jiang Bailin crashed straight into the Jiang clan members who came to intercept her, and the light that the clan members had raised fell away.

Chen Yao was completely baffled, wondering if this woman really had something wrong with her head, and that it would be best to avoid seeing her in the future.

Thinking about it, he felt he should go and see Jiang Baisha.

Jiang Baisha is currently staying in Jiang Bailin's courtyard due to his serious injuries, and is being cared for by his wife.

Jiang Baisha's wife looked worried and was clearly very concerned.

Chen Yao shook his head, his impression of Jiang Bailin worsening even further.

Her older brother needed care, and her sister-in-law was clearly overwhelmed with other matters, yet she simply left.

When Madam Jiang Baisha heard the servant's report, she still tidied her hair a little, and when she saw Chen Yao enter, she quickly stood up and curtsied.

"I am deeply grateful to you, fellow Daoist, for stepping forward and saving my life. I will never forget your kindness."

Chen Yao waved his hand: "It was just what I should do. Besides, I was only trying to protect myself at the time and didn't have time to think about Brother Jiang."

The lady shook her head: "That's not how it's said."

With red eyes, she looked at Jiang Baisha, whose face had been burned beyond recognition. Her delicate hands tightly gripped her clothes, slightly revealing her proud figure that was hidden by the loose clothes.

After a while, she realized that she had lost her composure, quickly let go, and said to Chen Yao with a blush, "My name is Su Ning."

"Hello, sister-in-law."

Su Ning forced a smile: "The ancestor said that White Shark was seriously injured this time. Whether he can survive or not depends on whether he can make it through tonight."

"Is it that serious?"

Su Ning nodded sadly.

Looking at her delicate appearance, as if a gust of wind could blow her away, Chen Yao felt a pang of pity: "Good people are always blessed by heaven. Since Brother Jiang was able to come back, he won't easily give up. Besides, the entire Jiang family still needs him!"

Yes! Yes!

Hearing Chen Yao's words, Su Ning's grief lessened somewhat, and she perked up slightly: "Fellow Daoist is right! I mustn't show this dejection. Although he hasn't woken up yet, he can sense it!"

“That makes sense. So you should also take care of your health, because Brother Jiang is relying on you right now.”

Su Ning gave Chen Yao a deep look, blushed and lowered her head, saying, "Fellow Daoist is truly understanding."

Chen Yao had never met a woman as gentle and graceful as Su Ning before. The two remained silent as a breeze blew in through the window cracks, carrying her delicate fragrance.

A moment later, Su Ning looked up, as if startled awake, and said, "Look how impolite this servant woman is!"

She quickly pulled up a chair for herself: "Fellow Daoist, please sit down."

"You're too kind, sister-in-law!"

Chen Yao hurriedly took the stool, and when his fingers touched Su Ning's fingers, he immediately felt a cool and smooth touch.

Su Ning recoiled as if burned, lowering her head in silence.

Chen Yao sat down in a chair and carefully observed Jiang Baisha, who was lying unconscious on the bed.

During the trip, he felt that Jiang Baisha was methodical and composed, and should be Jiang Mengyang's right-hand man.

Jiang cannot live without him.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Yao took out a top-grade Creation Pill from his storage ring.

This was obtained after slaying a Nascent Soul cultivator in the Sea Ruins.

A unique fragrance immediately filled the room.

Su Ning's beautiful eyes immediately fixed on the pill floating in front of Chen Yao, and her expression became excited.

"Fellow Daoist, this is..."

Chen Yao smiled casually at Su Ning: "These pills are useless to me. Now that Brother Jiang needs them, it's only natural to help those in need first."

Su Ning was not from a humble background, so she naturally knew how precious such rare and highly sought-after pills were.

Even the Jiang family and her maternal family couldn't produce such a top-grade pill.

She was both excited and grateful, and somewhat incoherent: "This...this is too precious! Fellow Daoist...I really don't know how to repay you..."

Chen Yao shook his head: "What are you going to report?"

As he spoke, he directly grasped the pill, generously grabbed Su Ning's soft and delicate hand, and inserted it into the pill.

Su Ning opened her mouth slightly, her cheeks flushed, and accepted the answer blankly.

Chen Yao released her hand and gently patted her shoulder: "Give it to Brother Jiang as soon as possible, so he'll be fine sooner."

Reminded by him, Su Ning nodded heavily, her eyes red, and whispered while biting her lip, "I can only repay your kindness in the next life..."