Chapter 3099

The Yun family’s status relied heavily on appearances. When Yun Qichu was out in public, people gave him face, primarily because of his respected father and his capable daughter.

When the old master of the Yun family was active, everyone respected him for his undeniable abilities. Now that the old master had retired, the Yun family still had Yun Ling.

Although Yun family members knew Yun Meng’s abilities surpassed Yun Ling’s, outsiders did not know this. They admired Yun Ling greatly. As the heir, Yun Ling performed her duties excellently.

Because of the old master above and Yun Ling below, even the incapable Yun Qichu received respect when he went out.

Having never faced real challenges and living in comfort, Yun Qichu developed an inexplicable sense of self-importance. He didn’t care about others’ true feelings; he only needed to believe he was capable.

Yun Qichu looked at Yun Meng with dissatisfaction, about to speak again, when the butler intervened.

"Little Miss, you are married. It is improper not to bring your husband home," the butler said.

Yun Meng respected the butler. "Grandpa Butler, you know that since I left the Yun family, I have refused to return. My marriage will not be decided by the Yun family."

The butler nodded slightly. He knew this well, which was why he had come.

The old master had sent the butler primarily to observe Yan Xizhong. If the two were suitable, he would not interfere. If not, the butler was to separate them by any means necessary.

The butler trusted Yun Meng’s judgment. Upon seeing Yan Xizhong, he observed him secretly. After careful scrutiny, he had to admit Yan Xizhong was exceptional. The pressure emanating from him was not something ordinary people could possess.

However, the butler did not fully understand Yan Xizhong. Initially, he only watched Yun Qichu’s actions to see how Yan Xizhong would react.

Yan Xizhong’s response made the butler nod in approval.

Yan Xizhong’s speech and demeanor showed he was extraordinary. Combined with Yun Meng’s protection of him, any opposition to their relationship was meaningless.

While the butler observed Yan Xizhong, Yan Xizhong was also observing the butler.

Yan Xizhong had never cared much for the Yun family members. As the Young Palace Master of the Yan Palace in the Underworld, he was inherently proud and superior to ordinary mortals.

He treated Yun Ling and the First Soul kindly only for his wife Yun Meng’s sake. Otherwise, he would not have bothered helping a vengeful soul.

When Yun Qichu appeared, Yan Xizhong truly ignored him. A person whose lifespan was controlled by others had little time left. Yan Xizhong would not waste energy picking fights with such people.

But this butler was different.

Yan Xizhong discovered the butler was not human, but a half-demon god.

Yan Xizhong looked at the butler and said calmly, "Butler, do you have an issue with me?"

The butler could sense Yan Xizhong was not normal, but he could not see through him. This meant Yan Xizhong’s cultivation was definitely higher than his own.

She had never heard of Yan Xizhong, but this did not stop her from appreciating him.

"Son-in-law, may I speak with you privately?" the butler asked respectfully.

Yan Xizhong studied the butler for a while, then nodded. "Follow me."

She wanted to talk outside, not out of fear of exposure, but to ask about the butler’s half-demon identity.

Demons entering the human world was a result of karma. Otherwise, demons usually stayed in the Demon Realm.

Yan Xizhong led the butler to an empty playground near the flower shop. They found two stone stools and sat down.

"Demons should not appear in the human world," Yan Xizhong said directly.

The butler was not surprised. If Yan Xizhong could see through his identity, it was natural.

"If not for karma here, I would not have come," the butler replied directly. "Years ago, my father survived his lightning tribulation with the help of the Yun family ancestor. Thus, we formed this karmic bond, promising to protect the Yun family for three hundred years. It has been two hundred and seventy years since then. In thirty more years, I can return to the Demon Realm."

Yan Xizhong nodded slightly. He suspected the demon’s presence was due to karma.

"You are not a pure demon, but a half-demon," Yan Xizhong stated.

"Yes. My father was a demon, and my mother was human. That is why my father faced difficulties during his lightning tribulation."

Human-demon love, like human-soul love, was not accepted by the world.

Yan Xizhong understood. "You should return to the Demon Realm soon. I see signs of disaster for your relatives."

By "relatives," he meant those in the Demon Realm. The butler only knew the Yun family in this world. A warning about relatives implied trouble in the Demon Realm.

The butler’s expression changed slightly. He narrowed his eyes at Yan Xizhong. "Who are you?"

"As for me," Yan Xizhong said calmly, "I am not considered human, at least not in the eyes of mortals."

Yan Xizhong opened his palm, and a red spider lily appeared. "Yan Xizhong, Young Palace Master of the Yan Palace in the Underworld."

The butler was stunned. "Young Palace Master of the Yan Palace?"

Yan Xizhong nodded. "Yun Meng is my destined wife. I will stay here with her for another twenty years. After that, I will take her back to the Underworld. So, tell the Yun family not to disturb us unless necessary."

The butler was slightly stunned. "I never expected the Second Miss to have such a destiny."

In the butler’s heart, Yun Meng was good, but not good enough to match the Young Palace Master of the Yan Palace. Their status was as different as heaven and earth.

However, he did not doubt Yan Xizhong’s words. He nodded, acknowledging the message. "I will tell the Great-Grandfather not to trouble the Second Miss anymore."

Yan Xizhong nodded, then added, "Yun Ling has an unresolved past-life connection. Until this connection is resolved, do not arrange blind dates for her."