Journey to the End of the Night Chapter 1573 - 966: Shameless Old Man

"Hmph, a mere joke."

Mu Yunye coldly withdrew his gaze, turning past the corridor's corner and exhaling a disdainful breath through his nose.

His attendant was not permitted inside the banquet and had been waiting just outside the tower.

Upon seeing his master emerge, the attendant naturally followed closely.

"Young Master, do you truly intend to marry a young lady from the Mortal World's Capital as your wife? I have heard whispers.

That Miss Fang is known for her spoiled demeanor, domineering nature, and unruly conduct. How could someone like her possibly become our Young Mistress?"

"Indeed, Young Master, furthermore, you are betrothed to the Eighth Princess of Guyin.

If you wed Miss Fang, it implies we must completely sever our ties with Guyin. Have you... truly contemplated this matter fully?"

Mu Yunye had never held any interest in appreciating flowers or observing snow.

He proceeded alone to the Cold Pavilion, retrieved a bamboo pole, cast a line into the frozen lake, and commenced fishing with graceful composure and a calm gaze.

He coolly inquired, "How would this action sever our tie with Guyin?"

"Young Master must not forget, the primary stipulation for marrying Fang Geyu is to become a son-in-law of Shifang City!

You are the offspring of a Golden Immortal, possessing noble lineage, marked for immortality from your very birth.

How can you possibly lower your esteemed status and descend into this sordid mortal realm, mingling with mere mortals?"

"Such a narrow perspective."

Mu Yunye responded indifferently, "Although Guyin is indeed beyond my immediate reach, the heavens constantly draw comparisons between me and Shen Jibai.

However, I am aware that throughout the Nine Heavens, no one can truly claim genius status in the presence of Shen Jibai, myself included."

"Then, Young Master should firmly hold onto Guyin, this..."

"Petty-mindedness!"

Mu Yunye elevated his chin slightly, "The Guyin sovereign belongs to the Immortal Descendants, with a prolific number of offspring.

The so-called genius, Shen Jibai, prior to demonstrating his capabilities, was nothing more than a neglected minor hostage left in the mortal world, disregarded by all.

The current Guyin sovereign boasts as many as twenty-three princes, and the number of princesses is quite countless.

The Eighth Princess, Meng Fang, is not of legitimate birth, though her maternal lineage, Ranyi, holds considerable sway.

Yet, she fails to receive proper acknowledgement from the Guyin sovereign. Even though an alliance through marriage with her would bring me substantial advantages, there are definite limitations.

Fang Geyu, however, presents a different scenario. Shifang City has always held women in high regard. She is slated to be the future master of Shifang, the most treasured granddaughter of the Lord of the Clock Hua Immortal Estate. More crucially..."

Mu Yunye slowly turned his profound gaze, a smile playing on his lips: "Fang Geyu, she is a rare individual favorably regarded by the Empress in a millennium."

"At nineteen years of age, she has already mastered the Ten Directions Sword.

Consider this: the preceding wielder of the Ten Directions Sword, despite establishing Shifang City in the mortal realm, possessed unfathomable true strength!

Even bearing the destiny of a Golden Immortal Heavenly Official would not be an exaggeration.

Therefore, Fang Geyu, despite being of half-immortal birth, possesses boundless potential. She is certainly worth forsaking the Eighth Princess Meng Fang."

The attendant nearby lowered his head, appearing to refrain from meeting his ambitious gaze.

"But Young Master may be overestimating Fang Geyu's conditions. You also ought not to forget Shifang City's... impending peril!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunye's expression remained composed. His deep gaze betrayed no negative emotions, yet his indifferent bearing emanated an inexplicable sense of pride.

"And what of it? This hidden danger, is it not ultimately beneficial for me?"

The attendants flanking him were unable to comprehend his intent, their eyes widening in surprise: "Young Master, what exactly do you mean by that?"

Mu Yunye lightly flicked his wrist, sending the bamboo pole in a flawless arc. The fishing line sliced through the air, and a droplet of water splashed as a vibrant red koi leaped from the icy surface.

It was an display of an unknown yet remarkable skill.

The koi, struggling in mid-air, seemed to fight against its capture but willingly latched onto the sharp fishhook, held fast by the fishing line, completely unable to break free.

The observant attendant swiftly raised the prepared fish basket, securing the red fish as it was reeled in.

"Should Shifang flourish, Fang Geyu will remain the esteemed heir of a Golden Immortal, the Young Master of Shifang, unless a crisis intervenes.

Fang You requires sustenance for Lord Xue's bloodline power. For what other reason would they host this grand selection of suitors?"

His attendant's expression shifted subtly: "So, Shifang City's crisis is indeed of great significance?!"

Mu Yunye's gaze held a flicker of merciless coldness: "The magnitude of Shifang City's concealed crisis is of no consequence to me. Even if the city were to succumb to utter disaster, so what?

Fang You is merely a minor figure. Without Lord Xue's favor, how could he have achieved such prominence?

Such a grand Shifang City, yet its fall is at his hands. Had Lord Xue been present, her daughter would not have afforded us such chances.

Upon reflection, Fang You's background is far from spotless.

His survival or demise holds no bearing on the inherent worth of Fang Geyu. It changes absolutely nothing.

My sole ambition... from the very start has been Fang Geyu alone!

With a swing of the rod, the hook, honed to a razor's edge, smoothly retreated into the ice cavity from whence it came.

"Speaking of which, I am deeply indebted to Fang Geyu's esteemed father. He surely understands."

Shifang City cannot escape this disaster, desperately seeking the vast might of the Upper Pure Immortal Realm. Should Fang Geyu grant me an heir, continuing our lineage, his future is not entirely without hope.