"I don't view Brother Jin as the type to oppress others, but about this..." Chu Mo refrained from mentioning his ignorance of the full story. After all, he had already gleaned most of the details on the mountain top.

Jin Tiegang sighed, then explained bitterly to Chu Mo, "My young lord is indeed smitten with Miss Fang. It's just that Miss Fang already has her heart set on someone else and has been cold to my young lord..."

As Jin Tiegang spoke, he relayed the meeting of the Eighth Young Master Jin Ming and Fang Lan to Chu Mo.

Fang Lan went out in search of Foundation Establishment materials and chanced upon Jin Ming, who was also out sightseeing. Jin Ming fell for Fang Lan at first sight, seeing her as a Heavenly Person. He made every effort to win her over.

But Jin Ming was surrounded by many guards and followers, obviously a nobleman. Even if he wasn't a wastrel, others would perceive him as one. Even without Fang Lan being committed elsewhere, no ordinary girl would look favorably upon Jin Ming.

Jin Ming's usual way of wooing girls had absolutely no effect on Fang Lan.

Gifts? Rejected!

Following her persistently, even obnoxiously? Ignored!

Talking to her? Unanswered.

Jin Tiegang sighed bitterly, "Truth be told, my young lord can be mischievous and something of a wastrel, but he's not a truly wicked person. Otherwise, with the strict rules of the Jin Family, he would have been straightened out by our own elders before outsiders could get their hands on him. Moreover, the young lord's talent is exceptional, and without much arduous training, he has already successfully built his foundation, becoming a novice cultivator. With the young lord's conditions, finding a good lady should not have been difficult, if only his standards weren't so high. He wouldn't consider any of the marriage proposals introduced by the family."

Having said that, Jin Tiegang looked at Chu Mo, "I came here to act as the villain this time because our young lord was a bit desperate. But, this is not exactly a forced courtship. It's more like pressuring with power. However, Miss Fang's parents... I can sense that they are genuinely willing to facilitate this marriage."

Chu Mo smiled. He was unsure of what to make of Jin Tiegang's explanation. It's always wise not to take one person's word over a matter. Even though Jin Tiegang didn't seem inherently evil, he was inevitably speaking from the Jin Family's perspective.

He admitted to pressing with power. If Fang Lan were to strongly refuse, choosing to confront them, it could escalate to fatalities.

Even if the Jin Family wouldn't do much, what about those families that depended on them for survival... or those that wanted to align with them? At that point, would the Fang Family even have a standing in this generation at all?

Jin Tiegang understood what Chu Mo was considering, sighed, and said, "If my young lord truly wanted to enforce his will, he could have done so earlier! What resistance can Miss Fang, an innate realm fighter, offer? But we are indeed being somewhat underhanded in the handling of this matter, which is why I am offering Miss Fang a chance to meet with the elders of the Jin Family. If she can persuade them, then even if our young lord is still infatuated with her, he would stop pestering her."

"That would be best." Chu Mo commented.

Jin Tiegang mumbled, "The Jin family... values its reputation too."

The group traveled sporadically. The Fang sisters only occasionally left the carriage when they needed to and otherwise stayed inside, refraining from meeting anyone.

Therefore, there was no interaction between them and Chu Mo during the journey.

Over ten days later, Chu Mo and his group finally arrived at Jinxiu City.

Looking at the magnificent city from ten miles away, Chu Mo couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

This would be the first city he'd enter since coming to the Spirit Realm!

Chu Mo paused, saying to Jin Tiegang with a respectful bow, "Thank you, Brother Jin, for your care during our journey. Let us part ways here."

Jin Tiegang nodded. He needed to report back and bringing along a stranger was not ideal.

"Jinxiu City is the largest city within a few thousand miles!" Jin Tiegang introduced to Chu Mo responsively, "It's quite bustling, with many cultivators. If you need help with anything, you can come to the Jin Family and just mention my name! I'll treat you to a drink then."

Although Jin Tiegang didn't state it directly, Chu Mo understood that he was concerned about him getting into trouble in Jinxiu City and wanted to help.

Chu Mo was not ungrateful. With a bow, he said, "If anything happens, I will definitely visit you for help."

"Good, let's part here for now, we will meet again someday!" Jin Tiegang also bowed back.

Then, the carriage procession slowly departed.

Chu Mo and the rooster watched as the procession moved away, mounted on the horse that Jin Tiegang had given him.

This was when the rooster spoke up, "Lad, this isn't like you."

"Huh?" Chu Mo was taken aback.

"Don't you want to help that girl?" The rooster turned to look at Chu Mo.

Chu Mo responded with a bemused smile, "Help? How? By barging into the Jin family and saying, 'How dare you strong-arm a civilian? This is a disgrace to the Jin family!' Then picking a fight with them?"

The rooster rolled his eyes, "Don't you think that girl is quite unfortunate? Your lordship remembers that you've been quite gentle with women. Let me count: first the lady Yiniang, then Shen Xingxue, thereafter the puppy... uh, I mean, Miss Huang Hui! Next, you even meddled with the affairs of the Heavenly Realm, even bringing home the princess of a major Heavenly family..."

"..." Chu Mo found himself at a loss for words, feeling a bit exasperated.

"This girl clearly does not want to marry the so-called Eighth Prince." The rooster added, "Such a thing, and a righteous person like you would turn a blind eye to it?"

"Why does it feel like you're ridiculing me?" Chu Mo responded gloomily.

"I'm praising you!" The rooster retorted, then continued, "But I have noticed that whether Miss Fang has feelings for the Eighth Prince or not is uncertain, but due to this incident, there's probably no hope for the Wang family lad anymore!"

"Indeed, a husband and wife are like birds from the same forest. When disaster approaches, they will each fly their separate ways." Chu Mo lamented.

"Exactly, I can't stand that Wang Family lad, he's narrow-minded and suspicious. Didn't you hear what the second Miss Fang said? The failed operation led by those kids was primarily planned by the second Miss Fang, then the Wang lad's younger brother, and the helper they invited! As for Miss Fang's lover, he was just a spineless, indecisive character throughout. Miss Fang is quite clever, she could understand the truth from a few words. She is probably extremely disappointed with the Wang lad." The rooster analysed seriously.

"You're quite the gossip, aren't you?" Chu Mo scoffed, "You sound like a gabby old lady!"

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