Don't Mess with that Turtle-Chapter 75 - 074 Princess Chang_1
75: Chapter 074 Princess Chang_1
75 -074 Princess Chang_1
“Hahaha!” Before the man arrived, his laughter came first, “Brother Ge, great joy, great joy indeed!”
A middle-aged man dressed in eye-catching clothes with an otherwise unremarkable face approached with a joyful expression and a bouncy step.
This was Qiu Hu, one of the Elders of the Foreign Affairs Hall at Xuan Tian Gate.
Elder Ge had had a few encounters with him, but they weren’t close, knowing each other merely in passing.
Elder Ge went up to greet him, “Thank you, Elder Qiu.
Joy for both of us indeed!”
Qiu Hu jestingly scolded him, “You old wine ghost, not even inviting me when you find a good disciple.
Do you think I’m not worthy of Brother Ge’s attention?
And here I am, thinking of you whenever something good comes up.”
Elder Ge laughed heartily, “I did think of inviting, but Elder Qiu is always so busy.
It’s hard to catch you when you’re free!”
Qiu Hu feigned anger, “Don’t make excuses for your mistakes.
Later, you’ll be punished by drinking three cups…
wait, that’s a reward for an old drinker like you.
You should be punished by drinking three cups less!”
Elder Ge admitted fault, “I accept the punishment, accept it!
I’ll abstain from drinking for one day today!”
The two were not close and were simply acquaintances.
No visits without reason, and today especially there should be no alcohol to avoid any mishaps.
“That’s more like it!” Qiu Hu said with a laugh, “Brother Ge, the great joy I speak of is not just about you taking on a disciple.
Today is a double celebration for Brother Ge!”
Elder Ge became extremely attentive deep down, but on the surface, he acted as if his appetite had been whetted, “Oh?
What delightful news does Brother Qiu have for me?
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His casual and carefree appearance was just an act; it wasn’t that he really didn’t know how to play his part.
Hadn’t he experienced everything when he impersonated the former Sect Leader three hundred years ago?
If it came to acting proper, he could be the most upright of them all.
Qiu Hu laughed heartily, “Does Brother Ge know about Elder Wu from our Xuan Tian Gate’s Broken Sword Mountain?”
Elder Ge thought about it and questioned, “Is it that Brother Wu who loves to play games and bet in the mortal casinos?” With Xuan Tian Gate being so large and so many Elders, it was hard to remember all but the most famous.
Elder Ge only knew him because they shared similar passions, one for wine and the other for gambling.
Neither of them was particularly commendable.
Qiu Hu nodded with a smile, “Indeed, it is Elder Wu.
He has an adopted daughter who was born a Money Turtle Demon.
She is poised, beautiful, gentle, and gracious.
A while ago, she heard that Brother Ge found an excellent Dragon Turtle disciple and asked me to make introductions.
I had to shamelessly take advantage of our acquaintance and came uninvited.”
Elder Ge’s expression turned strange.
Was his disciple really that sought-after?
Just a few days ago, a Turtle Demon with ill intentions was cut down by old Qiao with a single stroke, and now this?
Didn’t you do any investigation before opening your mouth?
My Turtle Kid is just three to four years old!
Qiu Hu glanced towards the island and said with a grin looking at Su He, “This must be Brother Ge’s esteemed disciple, right?
Indeed impressive.
No wonder my niece is smitten.”
“What does Brother Ge think?”
“If this turns out well, Brother Ge today wouldn’t just have a disciple with Divine God Beast blood but could also become Xuan Tian Gate’s esteemed son-in-law, bringing our families closer—wouldn’t that be wonderful?”
It sounded as if being a son-in-law of Xuan Tian Gate was even more noble than having Divine God Beast blood.
I wonder if your Azure Dragon thinks the same.
The leading members of Qingyuan Gate had varied expressions, none of which were very favorable.
Who asks for a hand in marriage in such a public setting?
Surrounded by East Cloud Sect Elders and Sect Leaders—if Uncle Ge refused, wouldn’t that trample Xuan Tian Gate’s face underfoot?
Qingyuan Gate, what’s the move?
The man had a friendly face and was all smiles and laughter, yet he had come to pressure Qingyuan Gate with the authority of Xuan Tian Gate.
People glanced towards Feng Yi Ju, who was idly swirling his teacup, his thoughts inscrutable.
Elder Ge stroked his beard thoughtfully, then after a moment, nodded, “It does sound pretty good.
Turtles are a good match for each other, and with a Turtle Demon raised by Xuan Tian Gate, you would definitely know the rules.
I wonder, when does Brother Wu plan to marry off his adopted daughter?”
Qiu Hu had been quite pleased with the conversation until this point, but his face darkened at these words.
He said seriously, “Brother Ge is joking.
According to Xuan Tian Gate’s sect rules, disciples are not allowed to marry out.
If they fancy someone, that person must join our sect as a son-in-law.”
Elder Ge silently snickered.
Who are you trying to fool?
Who’s the second wife of Tianyue Villa?
Where did all those wives in Hundred Immortal Palace from Xuan Tian Gate come from?
Even your Sect Leader’s own daughter eloped with a mountain thief, and here you are talking about not marrying out?
I’ve lived for twelve hundred years, I know what shit you’re about to take even before you squat down!
Elder Ge shook his head, “This Turtle Kid is stubborn, I’m afraid he can’t handle the indignity of becoming a son-in-law.
If he were to cause a commotion, it might harm the good relations between our two families.”
Qiu Hu laughed heartily, “Brother Ge must be joking.
What kind of trouble can a little dragon stir up?
We have countless untamed disciples in Xuan Tian Gate, who has really caused a disaster?
Even if there were to cause one, the sect would cover for them.
What’s there to fear?”
He turned to Su He with a persuasive and kind expression, “Little Dragon Turtle, if you join Xuan Tian Gate as a son-in-law, you would encounter countless opportunities, and even have the chance to witness the true majesty of Divine God Beasts.
Maybe it would even allow you a chance at the Divine God Beast’s fortune.
Are you willing to come with me?”
Su He snorted coldly, and spoke in a low chant.
I don’t know you, I don’t care, I won’t marry or be married, I won’t form kinship!
Where did this grandchild come from?
He’s completely ruined my good mood for the day.
Qiu Hu was taken aback, having not expected to be directly rebuffed by the Dragon Turtle.
Only then did he remember, this was just a turtle; it probably didn’t understand human affairs at all.
The status he prized at Qingyuan Gate meant nothing in the eyes of a beast.
He forced a smile with a twitching face, “Matters of marriage are decided by parents.
In the absence of parents, a respected teacher will do.
I should not have asked this Little Turtle directly—it was premature.”
He then looked at Elder Ge, his smile taking on a deeper meaning, “Surely, Brother Ge is not afraid that my Xuan Tian Gate will look down upon the Little Dragon Turtle?”
“You’re seriously overthinking it.
As an Elder of the Foreign Affairs Hall of Xuan Tian Gate, I personally came to propose marriage.
Isn’t that enough to show my sincerity?
I could even preside over the ceremony of taking in a disciple and paying respects to the teacher in my capacity as an Elder of Xuan Tian Gate.
How about that?”
He was an Elder of Xuan Tian Gate, Xuan Tian Gate!
To personally come and propose marriage was an honor not even Sect Leaders’ children from other sects received.
To put aside his pride to preside over the disciple’s initiation rites was sufficient proof of his attitude.
Elder Ge did not respond.
Qiu Hu, seeing Elder Ge’s reaction and slightly toning down his smile, said, “Brother Ge’s hesitance couldn’t possibly be because you think Xuan Tian Gate is trying to snatch the Dragon Turtle, could it?
A mere turtle with a touch of Dragon Blood is hardly worth such low behavior from Xuan Tian Gate.
Brother Ge would still be the Dragon Turtle’s master, and Qingyuan Gate would still be its sect.
It would merely reside at Xuan Tian Gate.”
Seeing Elder Ge frown, he decided to add fuel to the fire, “As the master of the Dragon Turtle, surely you wouldn’t stand in the way of its future, would you?”
Could being married into Xuan Tian Gate be less promising than being a protective Divine God Beast for Qingyuan Gate?
Elder Ge’s shoulders slumped, and he resumed his nonchalant, unruly demeanor.
Yet, his presence rose steadily.
He looked at Qiu Hu with a smile, thinking, such nonsense—if it weren’t for your status as an Elder of Xuan Tian Gate, I could squish three of you with just a finger.
With the premier inheritance of Xuan Tian Gate and ample resources, you are still eight hundred years old without the cultivation level I achieved in thirty years.
What are you?
Daring to cause trouble in front of me?
Qiu Hu, seemingly oblivious to Elder Ge’s rising aura, his smile gone and forehead furrowed, pressed on, “Or does Brother Ge feel that Xuan Tian Gate’s disciples are unworthy of your Dragon Turtle?”
A Turtle Demon was indeed nothing special in Xuan Tian Gate, without even a proper title.
But as long as it carried the title of “Xuan Tian Gate disciple”, then it’s only others who are unworthy of her, a mere Dragon Turtle…
Just then, a voice rang out from outside the island, “A congratulatory gift from Princess of Yunmeng Ze has arrived!”
