Banshee Family Training Record

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Yun Chu'an spoke first, and Dongfang Yue replied with a polite smile, "It hasn't been long, has it? Just a few days ago, weren't you reciting poems with our Qingyun Sect?"

Yun Chuan smiled and said, "A day apart feels like three autumns. I still remember that night. If I weren't so busy, I would love to relive that night."

He was referring to the party that night, and when Dongfang Yue heard this, she immediately thought of the scene where Yan Shuiyi blushed, wearing a nearly naked see-through shirt and his clothes draped over her, as she came out of his room late at night.

Suddenly, she couldn't help but get angry and gritted her teeth inwardly.

Want to recreate that?

You lecherous devil, you saw my senior sister's flawless body that day, and you still haven't had enough? You want to see it again, right?

O man!

She harbored a secret resentment, yet this thought was indeed wrong about Yun Chu'an. Although the circumstances of that night were indeed quite erotic and enchanting, he knew that there was a world of difference between him and Yan Shuiyi in terms of status, realm, and strength. Subconsciously, he had never thought about it in that way, nor did he have any such thoughts.

At least that's how it is now.

Of course, if given the chance to watch it again, he certainly wouldn't refuse.

cough!

In short, filled with resentment, Dongfang Yue said somewhat irritably, "What, can't I come to your place for a walk, have some tea, and chat if I have nothing to do?"

Her tone was angry, leaving Yun Chuan completely bewildered, wondering where he had offended her this time.

Little did he know that in this girl's eyes, he was already the villain who had seen all of her senior sister naked. He simply brushed it off, saying, "No, no, haha, if you're willing to come, of course you're welcome here."

"Then come in. Come on, let me get you a cup of tea."

Dongfang Yue calmed down, realizing she had lost her composure. Forcing herself to remain composed, she said nonchalantly, "No need. I don't want to stay cooped up in the house any longer. This place has a nice view; how about the three of us take a walk around?"

Yun Chuan carefully observed her, unsure of what she was up to. He really wanted to refuse, even though this bright-eyed and beautiful girl was quite pretty and dressed smartly and capablely. But she had repeatedly caused him trouble and suspected him, and her suspicions were indeed spot on.

This annoyed him, and he simply couldn't bring himself to like her.

But thinking that it would be more troublesome to let her wander around her house alone, he could only endure it, smile, and stay by her side, saying, "Okay, then, haha, I'll be your tour guide for once."

Hua Caiyan nodded in agreement. Although the other party shared the same interests as her, she still needed to be more cautious.

Yun Chu'an led the way, taking her to admire the scenery around the mountain and introducing her to the surrounding mountains and springs one by one.

Dongfang Yue followed behind him, responding with "uh-huh" and nodding occasionally, clearly indicating that her mind was not on the matter at all and that she definitely had another purpose for coming here.

Yun Chu'an patiently observed, and after walking a certain distance, he heard the girl suddenly ask, "You actually killed Gongsun Yong, didn't you?"

These words startled Hua Caiyan instantly, and her hair stood on end.

Yun Chu'an was the same; his heart was pounding, and he was speechless. He was about to refute when he realized that there was more than one trap in this problem.

So in the end, he still managed a look of utter shock: "Huh? What? I killed him?"

He knew that news was flying everywhere outside: the death of the bandit Sun Zhong, the disappearance of Gongsun Yong, and the news of the Diao brothers' great military exploits.

But outwardly, he shouldn't know, and he must pretend not to know.

I've been in seclusion, and what you're saying really has nothing to do with me.

Dongfang Yue stared at him, but didn't hear the answers she had anticipated. She couldn't help but feel slightly discouraged: "It's nothing, I was just asking."

Yun Chu'an put on an anxious expression: "No, what does this mean? Gongsun Yong is dead? Why would they suspect me of killing him? What level of cultivation do I have? How could I possibly kill him?"

His anxious tone and reaction made Dongfang Yue wonder if she had really misunderstood him.

After much thought, she decided to stick to her judgment and said, "Gongsun Yong is dead. He was with a notorious assassin he kept, a ruthless bandit named Sun Chong. I don't know who they were trying to kill, but they failed and were killed by the enemy instead."

"Right now, the Gongsun family is investigating the murderer, and as far as I know, their first suspect is you."

She had been making inquiries privately these past few days, because "Sun Chong" was not without reputation. Many independent cultivators had sufficient evidence to prove that this bandit was an assassin raised by the Gongsun family, but the official cultivators didn't care, and the Gongsun family didn't admit it either.

Chapter 227 Special Reminder

Combined with Gongsun Yong's whereabouts and the information revealed by his followers, Dongfang Yue can now confirm the whole story.

Sun Chong went to kill Yun Chu'an, but this so-called "famous" bandit was really bad at the game, or maybe he was just careless. In any case, he was so humiliated that he was killed by Yun Chu'an!

It’s ridiculous!

Dongfang Yue had such thoughts in her mind, but she didn't show them. Her expression remained calm as she continued to observe Yun Chu'an's expression.

The latter's face was full of bitterness, which was his true feeling. Although he had actually expected this outcome: "No, I'm only at the eighth level of Qi Refining. How could I have the ability to do these things? They must have been harmed by someone else, right? How could they suspect me?"

He cried out in grievance, looking at Dongfang Yue with pleading eyes: "Fellow Daoist Dongfang, do you have any ideas? This, I might only have some business competition with him, to suspect me of murdering him because of this... isn't this too absurd?"

"We are all righteous people, how could we do such a thing!"

The word "right path" stung Dongfang Yue's heart. She then sighed softly, "I know it's absurd, but that's what the Gongsun family thinks now."

Some news can be kept secret, but some news and emotions can never be hidden.

For example, right now, Gongsun Yong's father, Gongsun Shui, harbors an overwhelming hatred for Yun Chu'an and the Huai Shan family. This is something that can be easily found out with a little inquiry: "You need to be careful. In the best-case scenario, you shouldn't go out these days. You've earned enough before, haven't you? Your senior sister also gave you her memory silk. Use this time to meditate on it and don't go out."

"As long as you stay home, whether it's a plaque from the Buddhist temple or a banner from us, it will protect your safety."

Her instructions were so detailed and thorough that they gave him a rather strange feeling.

what happened?

Why has her attitude towards me changed so much?

Hasn't she always suspected me?

What he didn't know was that after so many days of inquiries and investigations, Dongfang Yue's mindset had indeed changed significantly.

Although seeing Yun Chu'an and remembering how much he had taken advantage of her senior sister still made her grit her teeth in hatred, overall, she was still a girl who could make rational decisions and wouldn't be controlled by her emotions.

Thinking about it carefully, from the time I met him until now, he really hasn't done anything bad. Even with all those romantic things his senior sister did, she accepted them and forgave him. So I don't really have any reason to make trouble over them.

Although she had her suspicions, she did not intend to confront him without conclusive evidence, lest she wrongly accuse an innocent person.

But for the Gongsun family...

After making a few inquiries, she realized that this guy was utterly wicked, making her want to exclaim how such a family could still have the nerve to call themselves righteous. They were practically local tyrants!

I won't even go into the petty evils of their family members, like bullying men and women and forcibly marrying female cultivators. Let's talk about how they raise ruthless bandits to rob and kill rival cultivators, then take the opportunity to smear their rivals and promote their own products. This isn't the first time they've done this!

Gongsun Yong's elders had actually committed the murder of Yun Chu'an more than once. This man was able to come up with such a plan only through being exposed to it from a young age.

Even though the Gongsun family denied it, and the official cultivators had already closed the case, the independent cultivators weren't stupid. The news couldn't be kept secret. After making a few inquiries, Dongfang Yue was so angry that her knuckles turned white!

How can the cultivation world function properly when surrounded by such insects!

The more she inquired about these guys, the more contemptuous and disdainful she became.

This is only because she wasn't so impulsive. If it were some of the more hot-tempered elders in the sect, upon hearing what they had done, they would probably have stormed into their homes on the spot, grabbed the Gongsun family patriarch by the collar, and made him explain what had happened!

Dongfang Yue didn't have that kind of temper or fighting power, but after learning all this, when she looked back at Yun Chu'an, she actually found him a little cute.

So, besides testing him, she also came here specifically to warn him to be careful and not to be harmed by these villains.

This kindness made Yun Chu'an feel quite flattered. He carefully observed Dongfang Yue's expression, and for a moment he couldn't believe it. How could this girl's attitude towards him have changed so drastically?

Could there be some kind of conspiracy behind this?

He didn't know the details, but thanked them and said he would be careful about the Gongsun family's affairs. It just so happened that things were unsettled in the mountains at this time, so he stayed home to avoid trouble.

The hill wasn't actually that big, and there weren't many truly worthwhile sights. After looking around, Dongfang Yue seemed a little tired, so Yun Chu'an invited her to his courtyard. He had prepared some fine tea and hoped she would enjoy it.

The girl did not refuse, and the three of them turned around and walked towards their courtyard.

Meanwhile, in the grass further away, three Foundation Establishment stage cultivators were surging with energy, and three pairs of sinister eyes were staring at his back.

They were the forces that the Gongsun family had cultivated in the mountains. The three brothers of the Poison Scorpion family, the eldest, second and third, were all at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. They were ordered to come and give the Huai Mountain family a bloody warning!

"Is that the person?" said Scorpion Third. He was tall and thin, wearing a black bodysuit, with small eyes and purplish-black lips. He was playing with a purple, highly poisonous steel needle in his hand, which was his most lethal weapon.

“It’s that person.” The scorpion leader in the middle was dressed the same way, but he was much bigger. Although he was also at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, his cultivation was much higher. He exhaled poisonous gas with every breath, causing the surrounding plants to gradually wither and die. “It matches. And that beautiful woman with pigtails and a red dress also matches. It’s the two of them.”

"There's another woman..." His gaze swept over Dongfang Yue, his expression uncertain and apprehensive. "Never mind, this is a rare opportunity. We can just not kill her!"

The second-in-command on the far left stared at Dongfang Yue's retreating figure, his eyes filled with greed: "Anyway, the mission from above is just to kill that man as a warning. There's no arrangement for what to do with the two women, right?"

The second brother's thinking showed signs of being controlled by the second brother.

The eldest scorpion in the middle glanced at his second brother and warned in a deep voice, "Don't cause any trouble. I've inquired and found out that the head of the Huai Mountain family is also a Golden Core cultivator. We can't afford to offend him."

"This time, just kill that man, then hide for a while. There's still time to go back to Huan. If we kidnap that woman too..."

He lowered his voice: "That Golden Core cultivator might not dare to offend the Gongsun family for the sake of a Qi Refining cultivator, but crushing the three of us is no easier than crushing three ants!"

Scorpion Third Brother nodded in agreement: "Big Brother is right. Second Brother, just bear with it a little longer. After we finish this job, we'll have to hide anyway, so let's just go to Zhao Kingdom and find a few famous Hehuan Sect female cultivators there to help you vent your frustration!"

He made this suggestion, and the eldest scorpion nodded repeatedly. Under such persuasion, the second scorpion finally reluctantly suppressed his lust and continued, "Then let's do it this way: poison her until she's unconscious, then leave. As planned, only kill Yun Chu'an; leave the others alone!"

The scorpion leader nodded, then urged, "Hurry up! The concealment artifact given by the Gongsun family won't last long. If we delay any longer, we'll probably arouse their suspicion!"

Chapter 228 Facing the Challenge! Three Foundation Establishment Stage Players!

The two brothers nodded in agreement, and the three Foundation Establishment stage scorpion demon cultivators sneaked into the town together.

At this moment, in Yun Chu'an's courtyard, he took out the tea leaves he found in the cave of the Poison Toad Clan, brewed a pot, poured it for Dongfang Yue, and smiled, "This is something I obtained by chance, Miss Dongfang, please try it."

Dongfang Yue didn't think there was anything special about it at first. She picked up her teacup, smelled the aroma of the tea, and felt refreshed.

But when her lips touched the tea and she truly tasted its flavor, a refreshing sensation rushed to her mind, instantly making her feel sharp and alert.

Unable to contain herself, her almond-shaped eyes widened, and her delicate eyebrows revealed her surprise: "This... what kind of tea is this?"

Yun Chu'an shook his head and said, "I don't know either. A friend gave it to me. I think it tastes good and seems to be very beneficial to my cultivation, so I kept it. I hope you like it."

Dongfang Yue's beautiful eyes shone brightly. She didn't reply, took another sip, then closed her eyes to meditate. She felt that her mind was clear and unobstructed. Many spells and supernatural powers that she had previously found difficult and obscure seemed to be understood without a teacher.

She opened her eyes, parted her lips slightly, and said, "Enlightenment Tea?"

Yun Chu'an, puzzled, asked, "What?"

"Ah, it's nothing, I must be overthinking it." Dongfang Yue shook her head slightly. "The Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree is a treasure from the Immortal Realm, guarded by powerful beings in the Tribulation Transcending stage, hoping that one day they can comprehend the secrets of heaven and ascend to immortality."

“My mother has never even had the chance to taste this kind of precious tea. How could it be something that just any friend of yours could give you?”

As she said this, she shook her head, which made Yun Chu'an's heart skip a beat, and he began to doubt whether the tea in the cup was the Enlightenment Tea.

But then he realized it was all too far-fetched, shook his head and stopped fantasizing, and enjoyed tea with her.

The sun hung high in the center of the azure sky, with a few white clouds drifting in the breeze. A refreshing breeze also blew into his small courtyard, making the two people drinking tea feel quite pleasant.

The sound of the wind drowned out the footsteps of those who had come outside; no one knew in what form the retribution would arrive. An eerie silence fell over the courtyard, as if a sleeping man were unaware that a sharp knife was piercing his heart.

Yun Chu'an stood up, picked up the teapot, and intended to pour Dongfang Yue another cup, but just then, the Buddhist plaque outside the gate of his family compound, which was engraved with "Family of the Benevolent," suddenly shone with golden light!

hum-

Boundless Buddhist light illuminated the courtyard, both inside and out, instantly exposing everything that had been concealed. The clumsy attempts at concealment were shattered, and even the poisoned needles that had just been fired were blocked by a suddenly appearing barrier!

Ding--

A crisp sound rang out, like a steel needle striking a blade. The three people in the courtyard were all startled, and then their expressions changed drastically.

"An assassin!" Yun Chu'an growled, summoning his Guan Dao and looking around. Hua Caiyan's fur stood on end, and her body vanished in a dazzling display of light, disappearing without a trace!

Dongfang Yue also drew her sword and stood up, her beautiful eyes as cold as frost. She looked around and then said, "Summon the two brocade banners I gave you!"

Those two big flags were also magical artifacts. She was worried that Yun Chuan wouldn't know how to use them, but she didn't expect that she would be there when they first came into use!

Yun Chu'an did not refuse. He reached out, and the two flags flew out of the room and landed in his hand.

Just as he was about to hand her the flag, he heard a furious curse from outside: "Damn it, how can there be such a thing!"

A man's angry curses came from outside, followed by a tremor. Three enormous scorpion monsters, as large as a bull standing upright, rose to their feet!

They were taller than the walls of Yun Chuan's house. At this moment, the three brothers worked together, swinging their two huge pincers, and smashed them together towards the plaque on the wall of the main entrance!

boom--!

The entire gate, the entire wall, and the surrounding land trembled. Yun Chuan's expression also changed drastically. He used his Qi Observation Technique to scan the area and was able to confirm that the three poisonous scorpions in front of him were all cultivators in the early stage of Foundation Establishment!

Damn it, it was so difficult to kill a Foundation Establishment stage one by myself last time, I didn’t expect that three of them would come at once this time!

Fourth sister! Eldest sister! Fly over here quickly and save us!

He was extremely anxious, but the three guys were clearly prepared. Not only did they arrive silently, but their combined attack also caused obvious cracks to appear in the golden light that filled the sky. The protective magic treasure given to him by the Buddhist sect was about to give way!

But at that moment, Dongfang Yue took the banner, silently finished the incantation, and shouted, "Rise—!"

call--