Right off the bat, a last wish?
Yun Ming was completely bewildered by this move. How could this senior be so shameless? I was just showing a little concern.
And you want to trap me directly?
Elevating it to the level of a last wish immediately sealed Yun Ming's mouth as a junior; he couldn't refuse if he wanted to maintain face.
Shameless... But Yun Ming felt his own bottom line might not be as low as the other party's. Hoshimi Yuu was just waiting for him to respond. No, he needed to be cautious.
After all, he's a senior who has lived for so long.
Truly cunning.
Just as his Master said, "That old fox from the Hoshimi Family is the most shameless. Those guys are all black-hearted, one more than the other. My Apprentice, you must be careful if you encounter them!"
Yun Ming's mouth twitched. He looked around but found himself isolated and surrounded.
The older man beside him, who was Hoshimi Ya's father, looked at him with a very kind and encouraging gaze.
As if to say, don't be shy, make yourself at home here.
Satsuki also gently got up and walked behind him, holding Hoshimi Ya's hand. She gave him a look.
The little fox then pounced into Yun Ming's arms.
"Master, please stay and teach Little Miyabi, okay? Master promised to teach Little Miyabi magic, hmm... please, okay?"
The little adorable child spoke in a soft, childish voice.
Gone was the sharpness she showed during her martial arts practice in the daytime; she was completely the image of a sweet little child her age.
Her ears kept rubbing against the young man's chest and palm.
She was so clingy!
Yun Ming's Adam's apple bobbed. His palm subconsciously rubbed her fox ears, which felt really good. Only then did he realize something was amiss.
He was surrounded. Was this the legendary Hongmen Banquet? A one-way trip... His two Apprentices, one was busy eating, and the other blinked, also bewildered, having never seen such a situation.
Were they here for a meal, or to abduct someone?
And his Little Junior Sister, wasn't she quite tsundere this morning? Nothing had even happened, yet she became so clingy... Just then, at a critical moment.
A clear, crisp voice rang out, bringing salvation.
"Yun'er still needs to cultivate with me for another three years. This visit is only to pass on the cultivation method of my sect."
Bai Xian wiped her mouth and said slowly.
Yet it sounded like a final verdict.
In an instant, the large room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Hoshimi Yuu, with an awkward but polite expression, shook Yun Ming's hand firmly.
His reluctance was visible, but there was nothing he could do.
He and Xuan Mingzi were old acquaintances, and he naturally recognized this transcendent powerhouse. He had been fortunate enough to witness him take action once in his youth.
He had suppressed a small Void with just one hand... "No problem. Since he needs to cultivate with Senior, then we are not in a hurry. It's just that I really like this child, Yun Ming! I hope Senior understands."
His eyes were filled with respect, but in his heart, he was already secretly pondering what else could be done.
This concerned whether his granddaughter was being abducted or Xuan Mingzi's beloved Apprentice was being lured over. It was a matter of great importance!
Even if Senior could defeat him with one hand, he couldn't interfere in matters of mutual consent, could he?
He didn't have many years left to live.
For the sake of his descendants, even if he resorted to some underhanded tactics, the worst that could happen was Xuan Mingzi cursing at his grave.
A dead man, what does he care about earthly affairs?
As long as his grave wasn't dug up, he wouldn't mind if someone danced on it.
"How about this, Yun Ming, you stay here for the next few days. It would be good for me, as an elder, and also for these two... Since you are Little Miyabi's Master, just call Soichiro Big Brother!"
"But Master calls Mama 'Elder Sister'!"
Hoshimi Ya innocently looked up at her grandfather. Mama had taught her that her Elder Sister's husband should be called 'Brother-in-law,' and she shouldn't get it wrong...
...
Hoshimi Yuu's open mouth twitched. His daughter-in-law was quite quick! He looked at Satsuki with approval.
"Brother-in-law is fine, or Big Brother, what do you say, Soichiro?"
Soichiro laughed heartily and clapped Yun Ming on the shoulder, "It is truly a blessing to form a connection with Little Master Yun. We'll address each other as we see fit!"
"If you encounter any trouble in Ailidu in the future, just come find me. Or, you can find Satsuki... she's always wanted a younger brother."
"She even complained to me that she'd just be cooped up until she's old and faded."
"When you have free time, you can come and spend more time with Little Miyabi and her."
After speaking, the two immediately exchanged contact information.
Satsuki, however, was a bit embarrassed and glared at her husband, as if he made her sound very lonely.
Although the clan territory was indeed a bit boring.
But with Little Miyabi around, it wasn't that uninteresting.
Then she couldn't help but recall the absurd incident from the morning. She did indeed find the little brother very amusing, but calling her 'Mama'... that should be sealed away forever.
Wait, she was also a bit puzzled.
Seeing Yun Ming's speech and demeanor, he didn't seem like a teenager. He was steady and mature, though slightly shy, but not someone who would blurt out such words.
So, was he deliberately teasing her? What a little rascal... he wasn't as honest as he looked.
Thus, she remained noncommittal.
"If Brother Yun Ming comes, then I'll take Little Miyabi and run away from you, since you don't come home anyway."
"With Brother Yun Ming around, you don't have to worry about safety either."
Soichiro scratched his head. Hearing her tone... it seemed he had made his wife angry. But as the new clan head, he was indeed overly busy.
No matter how eloquent he was in business and politics, at this moment he was like a useless husband—
Sorry, I'm a bit busy today too.
My body feels a little tired.
Perhaps this is all my life will ever be.
Someone like me can't make you happy at all.
Cough cough!
It wasn't until the old man cleared his throat to remind them that the couple reined themselves in a bit. Yun Ming wanted to laugh but couldn't.
So, even big families were just like this.
Every family has its own difficulties... "Big Brother Hoshimi, don't worry, I will take good care of Elder Sister and Little Miyabi!"