Chapter 1144, Ye Suyi’s Background; The Right Time Has Come

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

“It’s really you, Suyi!”

 

When Zi Yunchuan made out the white-clothed woman’s face, he was startled for a moment. After coming to his senses, he appeared slightly awkward.

 

It was no wonder he found the white-clothed woman familiar. After all, he had seen the flawless face on Purple Sky Mountain before, and he was amazed at that time. Naturally, he would not forget about her so easily.

 

The white-clothed woman was named Ye Suyi. She was supposed to be Zi Yunchuan’s Younger Cousin.

 

However, she was not related to anyone originally from Purple Sky Mountain by blood, and her Father was married into the Family. Despite this, he was not a Core Disciple of Purple Sky Mountain.

 

Zi Yunchuan’s Mother was the Granddaughter of the current Sect Master of Purple Sky Mountain. He had an Aunt who was close to her Mother.

 

Ye Suyi’s Father was his Aunt’s Husband. The matter was complicated, but it was largely because of Ye Suyi’s Father.

 

He and his former Wife had given birth to Ye Suyi. They separated at a later time for some reason. Because of his handsomeness and elegance, Zi Yunchuan’s Aunt was besotted with him and brought him back to Purple Sky Mountain.

 

After the death of Ye Suyi’s Birth Mother, she found out her Father’s whereabouts and went to Purple Sky Mountain, hoping to live with him.

 

Zi Yunchuan chanced upon Ye Suyi several years ago. He could not forget about her because of her stunning beauty. Otherwise, he would not remember the faces of ordinary women.

 

While he was feeling shocked and awkward, he started explaining to them about Ye Suyi’s background.

 

People like Zhao Tianfan and Fairy Cai Yun were interested in finding out about the secrets of Purple Sky Mountain.

 

According to Zi Yunchuan’s tale, the Husband of his Mother’s Sister, who was Ye Suyi’s Father, did not have any talent, but he was good at pleasing women. Naturally, he was born with good looks.

 

Of all the handsome men Zi Yunchuan had seen, only Gu Changge was better looking than Ye Suyi’s Father.

 

After getting married into Purple Sky Mountain, Ye Suyi’s Father severed ties with everyone from his past.

 

If not for the fact that Ye Suyi suddenly arrived and intended to live with her Father one day, Zi Yunchuan wouldn’t have known that the Husband of his Aunt had such a Daughter.

 

Zhao Tianfan and the others were mesmerised by the story. After giving it some thought, they realised it was not so surprising. If the man was not handsome enough, Zi Yunchuan’s Aunt would not have fallen for him.

 

One had to know that his Aunt used to be a famous prodigy. She had countless admirers and suitors back then.

 

At the thought of this, they looked at Ye Suyi and finally understood why she was so gorgeous. She must have inherited some of her Father’s features.

 

After taking off her veil, Ye Suyi carefully took a look at Gu Changge. Then, she lowered her head and remained silent beside him. She seemed oblivious to the fact that Zi Yunchuan was explaining her background to the others.

 

She was used to keeping a low profile at Purple Sky Mountain. She would always hang her head low in front of other people.

 

Her Little Sister, who was born to a different Mother, hated her face. Whenever she saw her, she would not allow her to raise her head.

 

Naturally, Ye Suyi was supposed to be the Older Sister, but the other party didn’t like it and regarded herself as the older one instead.

 

Gu Changge gently swayed the cup in his hand in silence. A faint fragrance continuously reached his nose.

 

Although the white-clothed woman never lifted her head, she kept stealing glances at him. She was still holding the white handkerchief as though she intended to return it to him.

 

“Why are you here, Suyi? I recall my Aunt telling you to get closer to Susu. Considering your identity, you’re not supposed to be here.” Zi Yunchuan asked again. He was puzzled as to why Ye Suyi was sold to Waterfront Chamber.

 

Regardless of anything, she could be considered a Disciple of Purple Sky Mountain! Who would dare to do such a thing to her!?

 

The Susu he had mentioned was another prodigy of Purple Sky Mountain who was just as famous as he was. Her name was Zi Susu. She was the Daughter of his Aunt and her Husband, and she was slightly younger than Ye Suyi.

 

Ye Suyi was startled when she heard Zi Yunchuan’s question. She did not seem comfortable with answering the question. After some hesitation, she replied in a small voice, “I accidentally broke a precious teacup that belongs to Lady Susu, and I owe her a lot of Spiritual Stones now…”

 

“I see.” Zi Yunchuan’s face stiffened. Although he knew Ye Suyi was not welcome in her Family, he didn’t expect that her own Sister would sell her to Waterfront Chamber! The broken teacup was merely an excuse!

 

Zhao Tianfan and the others looked at Ye Suyi with sympathy. It seemed that she would’ve been better off living on her own than depending on her Father. It was inconceivable that someone would sell her Older Sister to a brothel.

 

Nevertheless, these were private affairs of Purple Sky Mountain, so they would not have a hand in this. They could only sympathise with Ye Suyi while listening to Zi Yunchuan talk about this matter.

 

Zi Yunchuan appeared awkward. Although he was aware of this matter now, he could not interfere.

 

His Aunt did not welcome Ye Suyi either, and she had always been domineering. At Purple Sky Mountain, her Husband also would not dare to disobey her orders.

 

On the other hand, Ye Suyi was not surprised by Zi Yunchuan’s reaction. She had been living on Purple Sky Mountain for years, so she was used to this kind of attitude and reaction.

 

She and Zi Susu were Sisters, but she was more like her maidservant. Most of the time, she was even more lowly than a maidservant.

 

Her Father had no say in Purple Sky Mountain. He also would not dare to go against Zi Susu’s Mother.

 

Before her Brith Mother passed away, she repeatedly told her to look for her Father. This made her expectant as she felt she could rely on her Father from then on.

 

She travelled across a long distance to finally arrive at Purple Sky Mountain. However, considering her identity, she couldn’t even move past the entrance, let alone see her Father.

 

She then went on kneeling outside Purple Sky Mountain for several months. Only then was an old man who was responsible for guarding the entrance moved by her actions. He helped her send a message to her Father, and she finally got a reply.

 

She was full of hope and expectations, but when she reunited with her Father, she was greeted with iciness and disdain.

 

The Moon slowly sank as the melodious sounds of flutes reverberated across the ship. A layer of mist hovered above the river, blurring the buildings on both sides of the river. Those buildings looked like palaces in Heaven.

 

People were heard singing and dancing on the ship. The smell of mellow wine permeated the place.

 

Zi Yunchuan had no intention of dwelling on the private affairs of Purple Sky Mountain, nor did he continue talking about Ye Suyi.

 

They had a discussion about the appearance of Thousand Treasures Secret Domain before leaving this place.

 

Zi Yunchuan bid Gu Changge farewell. Following this incident, they had some speculation about Gu Changge’s background and identity.

 

Although both parties still treated each other as fellow cultivators, they understood that they could never really be friends. After all, Gu Changge was of a much higher status, considering his identity and background.

 

Before his departure, Zi Yunchuan had intended to ask Ye Suyi if she wanted to leave with him. When the matter regarding Thousand Treasures Secret Domain was over, he would bring her back to Purple Sky Mountain.

 

Nevertheless, it was apparent to him that Ye Suyi had no intention of returning to Purple Sky Mountain.

 

He speculated that Zi Susu was probably in Purple Return City as well. Ye Suyi must have left Purple Sky Mountain with her at that time, after which she was sold to Waterfront Chamber.

 

On the ship, only Gu Changge and the white-clothed woman, who stood beside him like a stump, were left.

 

He swayed his cup in silence and looked at the night sky, seemingly in his thoughts.

 

Ye Suyi never uttered a word while hanging her head low. She would steal a glance at him from time to time, but she had no idea what he was looking at or what was on his mind.

 

“The right time has come.” Gu Changge put on a faint smile and spoke to himself. It was as though the white-clothed woman beside him was invisible.

 

“Huh?” Ye Suyi was puzzled and doubtful upon hearing that.