Translator: Tamon Translation Checker: Silavin Near the Ancient Phoenix Sect, the Mist Province cultivators resided. The area had many palaces, flowers, views, and more. There was even a bamboo forest filled with tranquillity and peace, coupled with the nearby creeks reflecting the clear moon above through the spray of water from the floating waterfalls. With the Continent Assembly held tomorrow, the Lords had long since arrived. The Gold Immortal Vessel cut through the sky, marking Ah’Miao’s arrival with Bai Yue and Fox Demon Empress. Both Ah’Miao and Bai Yue wore white gowns filled with dignity and purity. From a palace, a middle-aged man walked over in purple robes, looking tall and strong, heroic and handsome. Ah’Miao’s ears twitched, ducking behind Bai Yue. “Bai Yue, it’s my Father. You have to protect me.” The Fox Demon Empress bowed and said, “Greetings, Mist Province Lord.” “I’m grateful to the Heavenly Fox Clan for watching over my beloved Daughter all these years,” the man said. The Mist Province Lord turned his gaze to his Daughter. “Ah’Miao, you’ve been hiding from me for so long, and you won’t stop even now?” “Don’t be scared.” Bai Yue smiled. [Ah’Miao still feels threatened to be in his presence.] Ah’Miao thought, [Just why am I scared of Father? I have Senior’s backing!] Ah’Miao shed all her fears and walked from behind Bai Yue with hands on her hips. “Old man, humph, say what you want! But I’ll say this: someone has my back now, and there’s nothing you can do to me.” Mist Province Lord smiled and waved. Ah’Miao could not react as he grabbed her in a hug. “Ah’Miao, you’ve had a nice time, I see, going as far as stealing Mist Province Cauldron.” The Lord smiled. The tough front Ah’Miao put on was deflated on the spot as the Mist Province Lord grabbed her. Her ears drooping like a kitten. “Father, I’m sorry, but you’re the one that insisted on marrying me off.” “Mist Province Jian Qian is revered and likes you. Tying the knot would be good for you.” Mist Province Lord sighed. He wished nothing more than for his Daughter to live a good life, but as Mist Province Lord, he knew more about Jian Qian than others. He came from the Upper Realm, reincarnated here to recultivate. His status in the Upper Realm was beyond high, even having a Dao Protector by his side. By marrying Jian Qian, Ah’Miao would be sure to ascend. Knowing Ah’Miao would never agree, he did not force her, but under Jian Qian’s threat, the Mist Province Lord found himself powerless. All he could do was turn a blind eye as Ah’Miao fled with the cauldron. “What of Jian Qian?” Mist Province Lord asked. Since the Gold Immortal Vessel was with Ah’Miao, the two must’ve come into contact. [Why don’t I see him?] Ah’Miao stuck out her chin, giggling. “Father, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you won’t be seeing that revolting monk ever again.” “Why?” The Lord frowned, a bad feeling creeping in. “Did he leave Nine Province Continent?” He was of full belief nothing could kill Jian Qian, not on this continent at least. Jian Qian had life-saving items to spare, not to mention a Dao Protector, an Immortal to boot. “He did not leave, but irked Myriad Mountains’s Senior, and the Buddhist Flames scorched him to ashes as he committed suicide.” Mist Province Lord went bug-eyed. “Suicide? What?!” Then it hit him and said, “Ah’Miao, you don’t mean that Absolute Dominator, Chen Changan, that made waves throughout the continent, do you?” “The one and only!” Mist Province Lord gapped. [Since it’s him, then it’s very much possible.] But to think that Jian Qian, with a Dao Protector too, ended up burning to ashes in suicide was incomprehensible. What was more, his Daughter had Senior’s protection. Mist Province Lord asked hurriedly, “Daughter, do you know if Senior will join tomorrow?” Ah’Miao stuck out her tongue. “Why would I tell you? Senior said he’ll protect me, so I’m not scared of you, Father.” Bai Yue and Demon Fox Empress shared a look.