Grinding EXP From a Demon Hunting Ship-Chapter 41: A Date with a Beauty

On this particular day,

Su Ye, who had been waiting for his appointment to the captain’s position to no avail,

unexpectedly received a Communication Talisman from Luo Qingjun.

’He wants me to go to Luoyue Mountain for a face-to-face meeting?’

As someone well-versed in history, Su Ye’s mind immediately conjured up thoughts of treacherous banquets and hidden assassins.

’No...’ Su Ye shook his head, dispelling these absurd ideas.

He and Luo Qingjun shared a bond forged in life and death; he was worthy of trust.

And the Luo Family’s direct line seemed to hold him in high regard and bore him goodwill.

Besides, he was currently on Donglong Island, the Luo Family’s main base of operations.

If the Luo Family had any ill intentions toward him, they would have acted long ago. Why bother luring him into a trap?

Logically and emotionally, it just didn’t make sense for them to do something like that...

’So...’

’Summoning me to Luoyue Mountain for a meeting most likely means... they want to discuss something rather private.’

’For example, a marriage alliance?’ Su Ye wondered, a guess forming in his mind.

It was highly likely that a crucial position like captain

was impossible to obtain without a connection by blood or marriage, no matter how outstanding one’s performance!

There was no time to delay. Su Ye set off for Luoyue Mountain at once.

Outside Luoyue Mountain.

He faced the white, mist-shrouded Mountain Protection Array.

This time, however, Su Ye was not as lost and helpless as he had been before.

HUM.

Su Ye focused his Spiritual Sense and touched the Falling Moon Chaotic Star Array with a specific, rhythmic pattern.

This was a relatively simple ’doorbell’ system, designed to notify the cultivators within the array that a guest had arrived.

Soon enough, a servant came out to greet him and guide him to an elegant pavilion on the mountainside.

Su Ye’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Inside the pavilion sat an elegant, beautiful figure.

"Mr. Su, you’ve arrived!"

Clad in a blue gauze dress and wearing moonstone earrings, the exquisite and beautiful Luo Qing’e looked at Su Ye.

’What a handsome young man...’ Luo Qing’e’s eyes curved into crescents as she sighed in her heart.

Having broken through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, his body had undergone a transformation, cleansed by the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

Su Ye’s already outstanding features had become even more divinely handsome, giving him the appearance of polished jade.

His deep, dark eyes, like polished lacquer, held a reserved light, making them seem unfathomable.

’He possesses a peerless elegance; with time, he will surely break free from his cocoon and become a butterfly...’

This phrase suddenly surfaced in Luo Qing’e’s mind.

When the Flying Serpent returned, Luo Qingjun had described the journey to her.

He had, of course, emphasized Su Ye’s remarkable performance in the naval battle.

As well as the fact that he had unlocked his potential after a life-and-death struggle and broken through to the fourth level of Qi Refining in one fell swoop!

"Cousin, cultivators who break through in the heat of a bloody battle can often shatter their previous limits and increase their potential!"

"Mr. Su has a good chance of breaking through the bottleneck to Late-stage Qi Refining."

"When that time comes, with his extraordinary temperament and talent for combat, he is bound to achieve great things!"

"I’ve already asked. Mr. Su is willing to marry into our family. It’s just that my little sister is too young; we’ll have to wait a few more years..."

Recalling Luo Qingjun’s absurd idea, Luo Qing’e shook her head internally.

Of course, Luo Qing’e wasn’t dissatisfied with the idea of recruiting a husband.

Aside from his poor aptitude, Su Ye’s looks, talent, and temperament were all outstanding.

And for a live-in son-in-law, poor aptitude was actually a bonus!

After all, if a live-in son-in-law’s aptitude was too high and he broke through to Foundation Establishment, there was a danger he would turn the tables and seize control!

Someone like Su Ye, whose chances of reaching Foundation Establishment were slim but who would have no trouble reaching Late-stage Qi Refining... a cultivator who was exceptionally talented in other areas, was a top-tier choice for a matrilocal marriage!

But... 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

’Foolish... What if something changes in a few years?’

’A dragon among men like him must be married off quickly to securely bind him to our direct family line!’

Besides her young sister, there was actually another marriageable woman of a suitable age in the direct line...

Luo Qing’e’s pretty face flushed slightly, a sense of shyness welling up in her heart. Her perfect, rounded toes, wrapped in a pair of white silk socks, curled unconsciously.

’Besides... I was planning on recruiting a husband anyway...’

Su Ye’s gaze shifted slightly as he noticed the fluctuation in Luo Qing’e’s emotions.

After a moment of thought, he smiled, stepped forward, and made an invitation.

"Luo, the scenery on Luoyue Mountain is delightful. I wonder if you would care to accompany me on a tour?"

On Luoyue Mountain.

A man and a woman walked together, their appearance and bearing so exceptional that they looked much like a celestial couple.

Luo Qing’e’s star-like eyes were lowered, her face flushed red, feeling somewhat at a loss.

’When a man and a woman are alone together, they should be discussing matters of love...’

However, hesitation showed in Luo Qing’e’s eyes.

She had been born clever and bright, and she felt rather indifferent toward the stories of lovesick fools in romance novels.

Her favor toward Su Ye stemmed more from admiration than from being swept away by love.

Although she was a woman, she much preferred matters of cultivation or family affairs.

After thinking for a moment, Luo Qing’e decided to stop forcing herself to think of romantic words and instead asked a different question.

"Mr. Su, what are your thoughts on the current war between the Luo and Shu Families?"

"It’s rumored all over the island that the upper sect is about to sanction the Shu Family, and that our family will be able to take Fuling Island easily..."

Luo Qing’e’s eyes flickered. She spoke these words deliberately, with the hidden intent of testing him.

His looks, temperament, potential, and character were all excellent.

But if he was a fool, she, Luo Qing’e, would never marry him!

Su Ye casually plucked a leaf and twirled it between his fingers.

Hearing her words, he shook his head.

"Take Fuling Island easily? Forgive my bluntness, but that sounds like wishful thinking."

"Although I don’t know much, the Shu Family has that genius with the Earth Spiritual Root in the upper sect."

"Such a genius would certainly attract envy, but he hasn’t died young and has instead reached Foundation Establishment. He must have a backer in the sect protecting him."

"The sect’s sanctions will, at most, reduce the Shu Family’s combat strength by a small fraction. It’s even possible they’ll get off with a slap on the wrist..."

"In the end, Fuling Island can only be taken back through a bloody battle."

Su Ye spoke in a calm and steady voice, his reasoning clear and organized.

Upon hearing this, Luo Qing’e’s eyes lit up, and she nodded in agreement.

"What you say is absolutely right, Mr. Su!"

Su Ye’s words had genuinely surprised her.

Because her own deductions were no different from his.

And yet, Su Ye didn’t have her access to the information channels of the Luo Family’s direct line!

To be able to make such a clear judgment based on mere fragments of information and subtle clues...

...This made Luo Qing’e’s admiration for Su Ye grow even stronger!

After all, everywhere she looked on a daily basis,

the Luo Family was filled with useless dandies who only knew how to play instruments, fight cocks, and race dogs.

Or they were short-sighted, superficial people who schemed and fought amongst themselves over petty gains.

When she thought of the ridiculous fools in her family’s main and branch lines,

and then looked at the handsome, spirited Su Ye, who seemed to have wisdom at his fingertips,

Luo Qing’e’s bright eyes sparkled, like a pool of spring water.

Next, the two followed a small path up Luoyue Mountain, admiring the scenery as they walked and talked.

Luo Qing’e was clever and bright. Having received all of the Luo Family’s secret teachings, she was knowledgeable about many of the Cultivation Realm’s secrets and stories.

And Su Ye, coming from a modern era, treated Luo Qing’e with neither deference nor arrogance. At the same time, his thoughts were clear and his arguments highly logical.

After a deep conversation, both of them felt...

...that the other person’s perspective and way of thinking on many issues were very similar to their own.

Their personalities and temperaments were also quite compatible.

Instantly, they felt as if they had found a kindred spirit in each other!