Chapter 637: Doorstep Delivery
"Young Family Head, this is the nine-thousand-year Pure Yang Ginseng sent by General Chu to thank you for restoring the sight in his right eye."
"Oh, send it to the Medicine Pavilion."
"Young Family Head, this is three hundred catties of Purple Sun Jade sent by the Purple Li Prince's Mansion to thank you for healing the injuries to their Third Young Prince's mysterious meridian."
"Oh, send it to the Medicine Pavilion."
"Young Family Head, this is the 'Nine Arcane Evil-Repelling Bead' sent by the Xuan Prince's Mansion. In the entire Illusion Demon Realm, there are only three such beads..."
"Oh, send it to the Medicine Pavilion."
"Uh... this one goes to the Medicine Pavilion too?"
"Whatever it is, just toss it into the Medicine Pavilion first."
"...Yes, yes."
"Young Family Head, Su Zhibei, the Young Master of the Su Clan, requests an audience."
"Oh, send it to the Medicine Pavilion... Hm? Su Zhibei? Bring him over." Yun Che yawned, finally adjusting his sitting posture a little. In his previous life, he and his master had traveled across the entire Cang Yun Continent, healing countless people. Under his master's influence, each time he saved someone, a great sense of satisfaction arose in his heart. Later, when his master met with misfortune, his temperament changed drastically. On the Cang Yun Continent, he never saved another person, and the number of people he killed far exceeded the number he had saved, by an unknown multiple...
With the change in his state of mind, when he now used his medical skills to save people, he no longer felt that same satisfaction from the past.
Soon, Su Zhibei walked in, but he was not alone. By his side was a young girl dressed in an exquisite long gown. She appeared to be around sixteen or seventeen years old, with a jade-like face and rosy lips—quite charming. Her head was slightly bowed, her steps graceful and poised, and her hands nervously twisted the sash around her waist. From the moment she entered until she stood before Yun Che, she only dared to sneak a single glance at him before lowering her head once more.
"Brother Yun," Su Zhibei said, stepping forward quickly as he saw Yun Che. His face was full of gratitude. "You have done our Su Clan a great kindness, like a mountain. But due to some trivial matters, I've only now come to your door to thank you. It truly is inexcusable. I hope Brother Yun can forgive me."
"Brother Su, you're too kind." Yun Che rose to greet him, smiling. "It was just a small effort. You don't need to take it too seriously. How is Elder Su doing these days?"
Su Zhibei smiled back. "Grandfather has completely shed his former lifeless demeanor recently. Every day, he is full of energy, as if he has been reborn. Brother Yun's miraculous medicine is even more incredible than we imagined. In just seven short days, the injuries to Grandfather's profound gate have healed by seventy or eighty percent. In a few more days, he will surely be fully recovered. These past days, Grandfather has been worrying about what kind of proper gift to prepare."
"There's no need for a gift. It is my honor to help Elder Su recover... Brother Su, won't you introduce the young lady by your side?" Yun Che gestured toward the girl beside Su Zhibei. He had a vague impression of this girl; she should be a member of the Su Clan. From memory, it seemed he had sensed her aura in some corner of the Su residence that day... As a famous figure in the Demon Emperor's Capital, many members of the Su Clan had been sneaking peeks at him from various corners that day. She seemed to be one of them?
Hearing Yun Che mention her on his own initiative, the girl lowered her head even further. Su Zhibei quickly said, "This is my younger sister, Su Zhixi. She is seventeen years old. Zhixi, pay your respects to Young Family Head Yun."
The girl stepped forward and gave a slight bow. "Little sister Su Zhixi greets Brother Yun."
After saying just one sentence, she lowered her head again, a blush spreading from her jade-like face to the tips of her ears.
"So you are Little Sister Zhixi... I didn't expect Brother Su to be as bold and fierce as a tiger, yet have a sister as gentle as water, hahahaha... Please, have a seat." Yun Che laughed, muttering to himself: Huh? Su Zhibei actually has a sister? Seems like she's his full-blooded sister... But why did he bring her here?
"No need," Su Zhibei waved his hand, then his expression became a little awkward. "Brother Yun, the reason I came this time is actually because of my little sister's matter, uh..."
Su Zhibei paused, and then Yun Che heard his condensed sound transmission in his ear: "Well... that day when Brother Yun was treating my grandfather, my little sister was actually in the side room... After you left, my sister has been in a daze all day, unable to eat or drink properly... Grandfather says she has a heart sickness that only Brother Yun can cure. So he told me to bring her to you no matter what, and that after I delivered her, I must leave immediately..."
Yun Che: "..."
"Cough," Su Zhibei cleared his throat and cupped his hands. "My little sister is unwell, and Brother Yun's medical skills are unparalleled. I'm sure it's no trouble at all... Oh, my father just sent me a sound transmission saying there's a major incident at home and that I must return immediately after delivering my sister. So... I entrust everything to Brother Yun! When my sister recovers, I will definitely invite Brother Yun for a proper drink... Farewell, farewell."
Before he could finish speaking, Su Zhibei had already turned around and disappeared in a flash—leaving Yun Che without even a chance to speak.
"!#$%&..." In Yun Che's heart, thousands of crows flew past.
Damn! What kind of nonsense is this?! Your Su Clan is a Guardian Clan, after all! This young lady is the daughter of the Su Clan Master! And you're delivering her to my door for free? And it's Su Hongbo's idea?!
Where is your Su Clan's sense of propriety?!
In truth, Old Master Su was by no means a man without "propriety"; on the contrary, he was extremely shrewd. That day, Yun Che had made a profound impression on him. Over the next few days, he began a thorough investigation of everything about Yun Che. His conclusion: This was a man unrivaled in every field, surpassing Yun Qinghong in ways no one could match. At just over twenty years old, he was already shaking the Illusion Demon Realm. His future achievements were simply beyond imagination. If someone said he would one day look down upon the entire Illusion Demon Realm, no one would doubt it.
Moreover, though he had only recently returned to the Yun Clan, he did not hesitate to stand up to the Huai Wang, who possessed absolute power, for the sake of his clan. To save the Little Demon Empress, he risked his life to enter the Jinwu Thunder Flame Valley. This clearly showed that he was not only not an evil person but was instead a man of deep loyalty and righteousness.
Coupled with another piece of news: He was likely not yet betrothed.
He was simply the perfect candidate for a grandson-in-law in this world!
With the display of his astonishing medical skills, his fame grew ever greater, reaching its zenith. Those families of equal standing who had daughters, as long as their minds were sound, would immediately think of Yun Che as the number one candidate for a son-in-law! At present, the chaos in the Demon Emperor's Capital had not yet fully subsided, and it seemed no one had yet proposed marriage to the Yun Clan—or perhaps they dared not. So Old Man Su made a decisive move: direct "doorstep delivery." Su Zhixi was a princess of the Su Clan, a perfect match for Yun Che in status, age, and temperament—she was just the type to win a man's affection—and her beauty was unparalleled. Old Man Su simply didn't believe that Yun Che would refuse to "sign for the delivery."
If he worried about saving face and acted too late, by the time anyone else moved, even sending her as a concubine would require waiting in line.
And so, this situation arose, leaving Yun Che completely dumbfounded.
Su Zhixi stood there quietly and pitifully, the blush on her cheeks lingering, her head bowed low, not daring to meet Yun Che's gaze again... She was nervous and shy, but she didn't seem to be particularly opposed to Su Hongbo's seemingly absurd arrangement.
The two stood in silence, the atmosphere extremely awkward. In such a situation, it was obviously not appropriate to let the young lady speak first. Yun Che stepped forward, moving close to her—he could almost hear the nervous pounding of her heart.
"Are you... feeling unwell somewhere?"
"I..." Su Zhixi nervously clutched her sash tightly with both hands.
Seeing the girl at a loss for words, Yun Che smiled and extended his hand. "Give me your hand. Let me take your pulse. A person's physical condition can be judged at least seventy to eighty percent from the pulse."
Looking at Yun Che's outstretched palm, Su Zhixi parted her delicate lips and slowly extended her small, fair hand... But before it was halfway out, Yun Che reached forward and grasped it firmly.
"Ah..." Su Zhixi let out a soft exclamation, instinctively trying to pull her hand back, but Yun Che held it fast. The blush on her face rapidly spread to her snow-white neck, and her head almost drooped to her chest. This was the first time a man had held her jade-like hand. The scorching warmth of a man's body and the sensation of Yun Che's palm made her heart pound so wildly it felt like it would leap out of her chest.
Yun Che's hand continued forward, moving from her palm to her delicate wrist, but instead of taking her pulse, he looked at her bashful, almost melting expression and said with a grin, "Little Sister Zhixi, actually, I have a secret that no one knows."
Su Zhixi looked up, her eyes hazy as she gazed at him.
"This secret is..." Yun Che leaned in closer, his smile turning dangerous. "I... am actually a big—per—vert."
"...!" Su Zhixi's pretty eyes trembled, her delicate lips parted, and she stared blankly at Yun Che, who was now inches away. Then, suddenly, she let out a "pfft" and burst out laughing.
The girl's smile was radiant, flawless, and a joy to behold. If not for Yun Che's strong immunity, he might have been stunned speechless. He was at a loss and said weakly, "I said I'm a big pervert, and you're not scared? You actually laughed..."
Su Zhixi covered her lips with her hand, her face like peach blossom powder, and said softly, "A real villain wouldn't say he's a villain... and the same goes for a big pervert."
Yun Che opened his mouth and said helplessly, "These days, even when a villain tells the truth, no one believes it!"
"Hehe..." Su Zhixi giggled softly. Yun Che's remarkably "frank" words did not have the expected effect; instead, they seemed to ease some of her nervousness. "If you were a villain, then there wouldn't be a single good person left in the Demon Emperor's Capital."
"Eh, why do you think that? Do I really look that much like a good person?" Yun Che pointed at his own face. His hand was still holding Su Zhixi's smooth wrist; he seemed to have forgotten to let go.
"That's what Grandfather said," the girl said with a light laugh.
"..." Yun Che nodded seriously. "Your grandfather is right. Since that's the case, then how about this good person invites Little Sister Zhixi... to have a chat about life, shall we?"
Su Zhixi lowered her head and said softly, "Grandfather and Father said I should follow whatever arrangements Brother Yun makes."
"..." Yun Che looked up at the sky... Are these really her own father and grandfather?!
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Su Zhixi stayed alone with Yun Che for an entire afternoon. It wasn't until night began to fall that she left... and moreover, Yun Che personally escorted her back to the Su residence. Throughout the entire afternoon, everyone in the Yun Clan tacitly avoided disturbing them, and all visitors who came to see Yun Che were turned away.
By the time Yun Che saw Su Zhixi back to the Su residence, the entire Yun Clan was already discussing that the Yun Clan would soon have a young mistress... They had even begun heated debates over which day would be most auspicious for the wedding to take place. The Su Clan and the Yun Clan were both Guardian Clans, and the Su Clan's power was extremely formidable. The Su Clan's princess was flawless in status, family background, temperament, appearance, and talent. From every perspective, she was the most suitable candidate for the young mistress.
Yun Che escorted Su Zhixi all the way to the Su residence's gate before turning back. As soon as he entered the house, he was pulled aside by Mu Yurou, who had been waiting for him. Smiling sweetly, she asked, "Che'er, what do you think of the Su Clan's young lady?"
"You mean Little Sister Zhixi?" Yun Che replied without a second thought. "Her temperament is elegant without losing nobility, her disposition is gentle but not weak, she's beautiful, and her figure is... ahem. In short, she's a very likable girl."