The ancient return was exposed by his sister's live stream.

Yang Wanqing held up her phone, her hand trembling, her expression incredibly complex: "Brother Hao...the Queen Mother of the West...likes you? And she called you...a blockhead?"

Holding the wolf cub, Li Li was completely stunned: "So... the ancient goddess... is pursuing Mr. Chen? And hasn't succeeded yet?"

The live stream room completely exploded:

[I am Ying Zheng: Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! The Queen Mother of the West has a crush on Master Chen?!]

[Youyou: I'm totally shipping them! I'm totally shipping them! Ancient goddess x modern-day celestial master!]

[Dongmen Chuixue: This melon is too big, I can't eat it.]

[Jinggangshan: Hahaha, the Queen Mother of the West is calling Chen Hao a blockhead!]

[Xiao Ke: This is hilarious! Master Chen was called "wooden" by an ancient goddess.]

[The Ye family of Chancheng: ...The Ye family patriarch remained silent.]

[The Wu family of Los Angeles: The Wu family stated that this is beyond our comprehension.]

[The Qin family of Wuling Mountain: The Qin family patriarch really did appear in a dream this time, saying he was also stunned.]

[Professor Li from Beijing University: As a scholar, I should have questioned... but everything that happened today makes me feel that my academic career can end here]

Yang Wanqing finally couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Brother Hao, the Queen Mother of the West said you're a blockhead! What did you do to her?"

Chen Hao glanced at her and said indifferently, "It's nothing."

"Is there really something about her liking you that much?"

"have no idea."

Chen Siyao leaned closer, her eyes shining like stars: "Brother, what's going on between you and the Queen Mother of the West? Is there something between you two? Tell me quickly!"

Chen Hao was silent for a moment before finally speaking: "It's just that... we traveled together for a while."

"and then?"

"Then she said she wanted to become Daoist partners."

"and then?"

Then I said, "Those who cultivate themselves should not be attached to romantic love."

The entire room fell silent once again.

Then--

Yang Wanqing was the first to burst out laughing: "Hahahaha! The Queen Mother of the West confesses her love, and you say there's no need to be attached to romantic feelings? Brother Hao! You're such a blockhead!"

Chen Siyao laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight: "Brother, the way you reject people is just too... too typical of a straight man!"

Cai Jingwen tried hard to hold back her laughter, her shoulders shrugging, clearly struggling to suppress it.

Li Li, holding the wolf cub, whispered, "So, the Queen Mother of the West was rejected, so she carved it on the wall? Is this... a heartbreak diary?"

This made everyone laugh even louder.

Studio:

[I am Ying Zheng: A Diary of Heartbreak! I hereby declare this to be the Queen Mother of the West's Diary of Heartbreak!]

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood: Waaaaah, I feel so sorry for the Queen Mother of the West for three seconds, but it's so funny!]

[New User 001: Master Chen: Those who cultivate themselves need not be attached to romantic love. Queen Mother of the West: I hate it!]

[New User 002: Queen Mother of the West: I'll carve this on the wall so future generations can see how infuriating this piece of wood is]

[New User 003: So, Master Chen has been single for so many years because he rejected the Queen Mother of the West?]

[New User 004: My perspective has broadened, truly broadened]

Yang Wanqing laughed until tears streamed down her face, holding up her phone for a close-up shot of the text: "Family members, remember this! This is the heartbreak diary of the ancient goddess west Wangmu! The protagonist is our Master Chen! Master Chen is a blockhead!"

Chen Hao stood there expressionless, looking at the group of people laughing so hard they were practically falling over, then glanced at the few lines of words on the wall, his lips twitching slightly.

After a long silence, he said calmly, "Have you finished reading? If you have, then leave."

"No, no, no!" Chen Siyao quickly grabbed him. "Brother, let me see it again! This is a love letter from the Queen Mother of the West to you!"

That wasn't a love letter.

"What is that?"

"...Never mind." Chen Hao turned and left.

Chen Siyao called out from behind, "Brother! Don't go! Tell me again! How did you meet the Queen Mother of the West?"

Chen Hao didn't turn his head: "I don't remember."

"You're lying! You definitely remember!"

The live stream chat was still flooded with comments:

[I am Ying Zheng: LOL, Master Chen flees in panic]

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood: This is the first time I've ever felt so awkward meeting my brother, hahaha]

[Dongmen Chuixue: I screen-recorded this, it will be my source of joy from now on]

[I'm a terrible student: So the Queen Mother of the West really exists, she liked Chen Hao, was rejected by him, and even had the rejection recorded on the wall... This plot is even more outrageous than what I made up.]

[It's evening: Outrageous but true, this is the world of Master Chen]

[The Ye family of Chancheng: The Ye family stated that we are truly beyond the reach of Master Chen.]

[Luocheng Wu]: Wu Family: We were originally planning to introduce someone to us, but now we're thinking of it and deciding against it.

[The Qin family of Wuling Mountain: The Qin family patriarch appeared in a dream and said: Don't compete with the Queen Mother of the West for people, you can't win.]

Yang Wanqing looked at the screen full of comments and laughed so hard he slapped his thigh.

Cai Jingwen watched Chen Hao's retreating figure, a smile lingering on her lips.

This man is becoming more and more interesting.

The group left the stone chamber and walked back along the passageway.

Chen Hao walked at the front, his pace quickening compared to when he arrived.

Chen Siyao chased after him, shouting, "Brother, slow down! You haven't explained yourself clearly yet!"

"There's not much to say."

"Yes! The Queen Mother of the West likes you, why did you reject her? She's so beautiful!"

Chen Hao paused, turned to look at her, and asked, "Just because you think she's pretty, you should agree?"

Chen Siyao was taken aback: "No, that's not it... but..."

"For those who cultivate, the Dao heart is of utmost importance." After saying this, Chen Hao continued walking forward.

Chen Siyao was stunned for a moment, then muttered softly, "What Dao Heart or whatever, he's clearly just a block of wood..."

Cai Jingwen walked beside her and said softly, "Maybe it's not that she's dense, but that she has something bigger on her mind."

Chen Siyao looked at her: "Sister Jingwen, are you speaking up for him?"

Cai Jingwen smiled but did not answer.

Stepping out of the stone gate and back into the valley, the sunlight shone down, warm and pleasant.

Yang Wanqing, holding up her phone, exclaimed, "Today's adventure! We discovered the ruins of the Queen Mother of the West, the elixir of immortality, and even her diary of heartbreak! This was definitely worth it!"

Studio:

[I am Ying Zheng: It was definitely worth it, this move has truly elevated me to a higher level]

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood: Looking forward to tomorrow's update! How many more secrets does Master Chen hold?]

[Dongmen Chuixue: I'm already looking forward to the next one]

【^_^: The Queen Mother of the West has appeared, who's next? Nuwa? Fuxi?】

[Motorcycle community: Stop talking, or I won't be able to sleep tonight]

The group followed the path out of the stone palace and back into the beautiful valley.

Chen Hao walked in front.

Chen Siyao followed beside him, occasionally stealing a glance at him.

Chen Hao, without looking to the side, asked, "What are you looking at?"

"Brother, did you really... refuse the Queen Mother of the West?"

Chen Hao remained silent.

"Just tell me, I promise I won't tell anyone."

"You're already live streaming."

Chen Siyao was taken aback. She turned around and saw Yang Wanqing holding her phone up to them.

She quickly waved her hand: "Qingqing, don't film! Cut this part!"

Yang Wanqing chuckled: "It's already been broadcast, there's no going back."

Studio:

[I am Qin Shi Huang: Thank you, late Qing Dynasty! You allowed us to witness history!]

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood: The history of Master Chen's rejection of the Queen Mother of the West is worth remembering!]

[Dongmen Chuixue: I took a screenshot. I'll be living off this picture from now on.]

Chen Hao glanced at it and said indifferently, "Whatever makes you happy."

Yang Wanqing leaned closer: "Brother Hao, are you really not going to regret this? That's the Queen Mother of the West!"

Chen Hao thought for a moment and said seriously, "I don't regret it."

Why?

"Because..." he paused, "her cooking is bad."

The entire room fell silent.

Then--

Yang Wanqing was the first to burst out laughing: "What? The Queen Mother of the West's cooking isn't good? Hahahaha!"

Chen Siyao laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight: "Brother, your reason for rejecting someone is just too bizarre!"

Cai Jingwen covered her face, her shoulders shaking violently.

Li Li was holding the wolf cub, her whole body trembling.