The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1332 - 1331: Stepmother

This thought could be conceived, but must never escape his lips."When will my second examination begin, now?"

Since he couldn't resist, he actively mentioned it to Granny Hua, would that be acceptable?

"It's already late today; since you emerged from the divine flame, I'll consider you've passed the examination."

So generous?

Tang Rao felt he was dealing with a deceptive Granny Hua.

"Well then, thank you very much."

The second examination was harder than the first. Tang Rao recalled the scene where he nearly failed the previous test, and thinking back now, it was somewhat amusing.

He forgot the final step, yet Granny Hua's nervousness towards Tang Rao seemed worthy of an Oscar for best actor.

"Brother, is handing over the divine flame to Tang Rao so early a good or a bad thing? I feel we haven't considered it enough."

After Tang Rao left, Granny Hua dared to ask Hua Wuque.

"Not early, handing over the divine flame to Tang Rao ahead of time at least confirms he's the one we're looking for. Only he can tame the divine flame, haven't you forgotten?"

Hua Wuque's gaze lacked loneliness; when looking at Granny Hua, his eyes were filled with tenderness and affection.

If Tang Rao were to see this scene, he'd exclaim he'd encountered the greatest wonder in the world.

"I haven't forgotten, I'm just worried about my apprentice. Right now, he's facing minor troubles, but in the future, he'll face countless difficulties, what if he can't persevere?"

"He will, there's no room for failure; he is the successor chosen long ago by the Heavenly Dao, he must not face any harm."

Hua Wuque had too much hope pinned on Tang Rao. Before Tang Rao, there were other successors chosen by Heavenly Dao, but unfortunately each fell on their journey. Tang Rao is the last successor; if anything happens to him, the Divine Realm will plunge into chaos, never to rise again.

"Brother, don't mention this again. Tang Rao is unaware of his identity, we shouldn't burden him too soon. Once his strength improves, it's not too late to reveal the truth to him."

Granny Hua's words made sense, Hua Wuque nodded and stopped discussing further.

Zhang Yuqi returned to the Zhang Family within a short time and found Zhang Yishan practicing martial arts.

Zhang Yishan was covered in sweat, and after finishing his practice, he felt entirely invigorated.

"Brother, what brings you to Yi Shan?"

Putting down his longsword, Zhang Yishan took the towel from Song Xiaoxiao's hand, as well as the cup of water that had long been warmed.

Zhang Yuqi couldn't understand. With Zhang Family and Song Family relations so tense, why does Zhang Yishan treat Song Xiaoxiao so well?

They were victims of a forced marriage orchestrated by their elders, yet why did it seem that placing these two youths together was a good move?

"Sister-in-law, can I speak to my cousin for a moment, would you mind?"

Zhang Yuqi asked Song Xiaoxiao.

Song Xiaoxiao responded thoughtfully, "I'll go check on the soup in the kitchen."

With that, she left space for the two brothers of the Zhang Family.

"Brother, you're here to talk about the last incident, right?"

Zhang Yishan found a spacious spot to entertain Zhang Yuqi.

"My cousin's taken it to heart too?"

Zhang Yuqi was scheming while he couldn't outright say he was making use of Zhang Yishan's worries. His previous statements to Zhang Yishan had been about his concern for the Zhang Family Master, not wanting him to be deceived by bad people, such noble expressions.

"Of course, my father is being targeted by bad people. He's been so good to me, I wouldn't want any more trouble for him."

Zhang Yishan might be foolish, but his heart is good. As Zhang Yuqi deceived Zhang Yishan, he felt some guilt in his heart.

"Fortunately, with such a filial son like you by his side, you can still help your father; otherwise, if anything happens, who knows what could occur."

Zhang Yuqi finally got to the point after laying so much groundwork.

"Yi Shan, look how good Uncle is to you; he always considers you. Aunt's birthday is approaching, should we give her a proper celebration?"

Zhang Yuqi mentioned 'Aunt', not Zhang Yishan's biological mother. Zhang Yishan's birth mother passed away years ago, and the Zhang Family Master later married another woman, younger and more beautiful, who was several levels above Zhang Yishan's birth mother in appearance.

However, this woman was also kind to Zhang Yishan; his attitude towards his stepmother was plain for all to see.

"My stepmother's birthday is here again, I've almost lost track of time, truly unfilial."

Zhang Yishan slapped himself hard, a crisp slap that made Zhang Yuqi feel pain just hearing it.

"Yi Shan, you've already done very well. Your stepmother has no children, and always treats you as her own. Why not prepare a special gift for her birthday to make her happy?"

In Zhang Yishan's eyes, Zhang Yuqi seemed genuinely advising him, helping him surprise his stepmother.

But is that really the case?

"My stepmother doesn't lack for anything; what should I prepare? I'm not sure what she likes."

Previously, such preparations were handled by women. Now tasked with preparation, Zhang Yishan was flustered.

"I heard someone is selling a seventh-grade elixir pill, which can preserve beauty. Wouldn't that be perfect?"

A pill for beauty?

Would his stepmother actually like it?

Though Zhang Yishan didn't quite understand a woman's likes, he trusted his brother Zhang Yuqi wouldn't deceive him.

"Where can I purchase such a treasure? Please, brother, guide me."

Zhang Yishan earnestly sought Zhang Yuqi's advice.

"The Kao Shan Shop is the only place where you can find the seventh-grade Youthful Appearance Pill. But seventh-grade elixir pills are rare; only the shop's owner knows how to craft them, finding out who that is, well, that's difficult."

Zhang Yuqi sighed deeply.

"As long as it's something my stepmother likes, I'll help her obtain it for sure. If I can't, isn't my father here to help?"

Zhang Yishan was full of confidence; the words 'Kao Shan Shop' rolled around his tongue several times.

Zhang Yishan's words perfectly suited Zhang Yuqi's plan. He'd long anticipated that when Zhang Yishan couldn't solve the issue, he would consult the Zhang Family Master; hence he devised a problem Zhang Yishan couldn't handle.

"I've done all I can, the rest is up to you."

Zhang Yuqi felt he had completed his task after sharing everything with Zhang Yishan.

Only Zhang Yishan remained pondering how to acquire the seventh-grade Youthful Appearance Pill, which was no easy feat.

Should he actually consult his father and discuss it?

Maybe a trip to Kao Shan Shop first?

As the Zhang Family Master's son, does Zhang Yishan really lack Purple Crystals?