Banshee Family Training Record

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Yan Shui looked at her in surprise, feeling a little touched. But upon closer reflection, her feelings became somewhat complicated.

"This one……"

Her throat tightened, and she found it difficult to speak for a moment. The Holy Maiden of Joy was considering whether or not to release the more explosive evidence that followed: she suddenly worried that Yan Shui's pure heart might not be able to accept such terrible things.

After all, the things Yun Chuan did, the clothes he dressed his women in, and the things he wrote and drew on their bodies, even he, a member of the Hehuan Sect, found lewd and shameful.

If Yan Shuiyi, a pure and conservative female cultivator of the Qingyun Sect, saw those things, wouldn't she faint?

That's what the Holy Maiden of Joyful Union thought, and then she saw Yan Shuiyi hesitate for a moment before softly saying, "Actually, I don't care that much about this, because..."

Immediately, the Holy Maiden of Hehuan was taken aback, looking at her with confusion. Yan Shuiyi interpreted this as concern for her. Thinking of the woman opposite her who was truly sincere towards her, she felt guilty if she continued to hide things from her. She felt that what she was doing was really inexcusable.

Immediately, she made up her mind, then whispered, "His future is destined to have many partners by his side. And among them, um..."

Her eyes held a complex expression: "It might even include you."

The Holy Maiden of Joyful Union was momentarily confused: "Me? Huh?"

"Yes." Yan Shui nodded gently. "Isn't your mission to marry the most brilliant and dazzling genius of this era?"

The Holy Maiden of Hehuan subconsciously said, "But that's you... uh..."

She stopped what she was about to say. Fortunately, Yan Shuiyi was not yet aware of the woman's covetousness towards her.

A slightly embarrassed look appeared on her face as she continued, "Back then, when we joined forces to kill the Yellow Python Ancestor, I was also stunned by the Buddhist divine skill 'Heavenly Dragon Roar' that the old snake had suddenly learned, and I was unable to move."

"At the critical moment, it was he, Yun Chu'an, who used a divine skill to return all of Huang Mang Lao Zu's demonic magic, making him suffer the consequences himself. This created the possibility for our turn of defeat and victory."

Recalling that battle, Yan Shui still feels a bit scared to this day: "If it weren't for him saving the day, we would have been defeated by that snake demon long ago."

The Holy Maiden of Joy opened her mouth slightly, her face showing disbelief.

Therefore, in that battle, the person who was able to counter the Nascent Soul stage serpent with only the early Golden Core cultivation level and eliminate the Yellow Python Ancestor was the greatest contributor...

Actually, is it Yun Chu'an?

It's him? !

My own judgment criteria have been completely flawed. I've been looking for the wrong person all along. The person I should have been looking for was Yun Chu'an.

Not Yan Shui Yi?!

"Do not……"

The truth was so shocking to her that for a moment, she instinctively wanted to deny it: "This shouldn't be..."

Yan Shui had no idea what good deeds the Holy Maiden of Joy had done before coming to her home.

Her face was filled with guilt as she lowered her head and whispered, "I'm sorry... Actually, I didn't intend to lie to you at first, but..."

"This was also Yun Chu'an's request. He was afraid that if he became too powerful, he would attract the attention of enemy countries and cause too much trouble for his homeland."

As she spoke, she swallowed lightly: "But now, Zhao is already mired in a quagmire, so even if we announce it, it probably won't matter. Besides, this matter is also closely related to you, and I... I really don't want you to continue to misunderstand."

As she spoke, she clasped her hands together slightly and pleaded softly with the Holy Maiden of Joy: "Please, keep this to yourself and don't tell anyone else. If Chu An asks, just say you were attracted by his charm."

"After all, revealing a secret he might not have planned to make public is... rather embarrassing for me."

As she spoke, and seeing her sincere expression, the Holy Maiden of Joy felt her brain tremble.

This was true; Yan Shuiyi was sincerely telling herself that she was not that peerless genius, but Yun Chu'an...

The clouds are at peace!

He is her destined husband, the target of her mission, the most dazzling and brilliant genius of this life, the one who will bring change to the cultivation world! (You Lin isn't here, isn't available, aren't you...)

My original task was to protect him, assist him, and prevent him from dying halfway through his growth. However, because of this strange misunderstanding...

She has completely offended Yun Chu'an!

At this moment, chaos is raging on Huai Mountain, Qi Qiao is making a scene, and he will be exhausted by it all. He will soon discover that he was the one who orchestrated it all!

The more she recalled the present situation, the more blank the Saintess of Joyful Union's mind became. Looking back on the past, at this moment, she had to recognize the fatal mistake she had made.

"Uh-"

A mournful cry, whether from pain or confusion, escaped the lips of the Holy Maiden of Joy.

……

Outside the city of Zhaoyang, the former capital of the Zhao Kingdom and now a major city of the Qin Kingdom.

Wang Ji, a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, sat cross-legged, breathing in and out the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, allowing it to enter his body and aid his cultivation.

After his battle with Lian Yanzhang, he was seriously injured. Fortunately, with the abundant spiritual energy resources in the capital of Zhao, his injuries have almost completely healed. Although he has not returned to his peak, he is now capable of fighting again.

Having just enjoyed a resounding victory, he was now filled with ambition, eager to continue his invasions and achieve great deeds.

only……

He turned his head slightly and looked into the distance. Under the funnel-shaped spiritual energy storm in the sky, Zhao Yangcheng stood majestically.

At this moment, Wang Ji's gaze seemed to penetrate the city walls and reach the innermost part of this cultivation city, which is now the place where the King of Qin is in seclusion.

His king is currently in seclusion, seeking to break through to a higher realm. This is destined to be a long period of seclusion, and during this time, even though he yearns to achieve great things, he will likely find it difficult to act rashly.

Wang Ji sighed softly, and at that moment, a figure suddenly appeared, his expression excited, and whispered, "Grandfather! There's good news!"

Wang Ji snapped out of his reverie and turned to look at the young man beside him. This was one of the more promising of his grandsons; he had already broken through to the Golden Core stage at just over a hundred years old and was now mainly responsible for intelligence work, overseeing the latest developments in various countries.

He didn't say much, waiting for the other party to continue. Then he heard his grandson say, "I have already found out that the Duke of Jin has actually passed away!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Ji's pupils contracted slightly: "What?! Is that really true?!"

His grandson nodded vigorously: "It's true! At first I couldn't believe it either, but then I learned the truth: the Jin royal family, led by Sheng Linglong, has been trying to create the illusion that the Duke is still on the throne, but in reality he may have passed away a long time ago, and the one sitting on the throne is actually an illusion!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Ji was immediately moved: "Is the information reliable?"

His mind began to race uncontrollably. Although the Jin Kingdom was relatively small, it was still a legitimate cultivation kingdom. Its capital occupied a prime location and had accumulated a great deal of wealth, making it equally coveted.

However, previously, the Qin army had remained inactive and unwilling to take on this tough nut because they were worried that the Duke of Jin, a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator, might fight back desperately when his lifespan was running out, causing losses far exceeding the potential gains—such as the death of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

However, if the Duke of Jin has actually already passed away...

For a moment, his mind began to tremble.

His grandson nodded vigorously, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "It's true! I've confirmed it, and several small states next to Jin, such as Zhongshan, Youqiong, and Song, have already begun to take action, preparing to carve up Jin and get a share!"

"Grandfather, should we also..."

He made a gesture, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Wang Ji's eyes flickered, but in the end, he suppressed his desire.

Chapter 695: All Sisters Married to One Man?

“No,” he said. “We are not in a hurry to go to the capital of Jin. In the future, as long as His Majesty can unify the world, then all of this will be ours. There is no need to be so impatient, which will only disperse our forces.”

His grandson looked disappointed upon hearing this, then clenched his fists, his face filled with resentment. He knew that his grandfather was already a pillar of the state, lacking nothing, yet they, his descendants, still desperately needed resources; they too wanted to acquire greater wealth and power to reach higher realms and levels of cultivation.

At this moment, he was truly eager to attack the State of Jin and seize its wealth, so much so that he was very willing to believe that the not entirely conclusive evidence must be true, and that the Duke of Jin must have already perished!

"but……"

But at this moment, Wang Ji changed his tone again: "Since such a major change has occurred, it doesn't seem right to do nothing."

“Perfect timing. We can take this opportunity to help His Majesty get rid of a small troublesome one, a big guy who has caused us a lot of trouble.”

His grandson looked up suddenly, his eyes filled with surprise: "Who?"

“Yun Chu’an,” Wang Ji said, his tone tinged with hatred as he mentioned the man’s name. “He is in the State of Jin.”

Wang Ji harbored deep hatred for Yun Chu'an. At the very beginning of the war, he was ambitious and intended to overwhelm the Zhao army on the main battlefield, forcing Lian Yanzhang to take action repeatedly. After testing Yun Chu'an's methods and weaknesses, he then invited other generals to come and eliminate him with lightning speed.

As a result, because of this guy's existence, they suffered repeated defeats on the front lines, not only failing to discover any of Lian Yanzhang's methods, but also suffering heavy losses each time.

Even though no one dared to say anything to his face, he had already heard many rumors: many soldiers were already dissatisfied with him, and some even said he was a good-for-nothing who couldn't even handle a Golden Core cultivator! (The rest of the text appears to be nonsensical and unrelated to the initial statement.)

This situation infuriated him and intensified his hatred for Yun Chu'an.

This guy has to be dealt with!

"Let's go!" he said in a deep voice. "No need to bring too many people. This time, I'll personally go and crush him!"

"I will let the whole world know that anyone who dares to obstruct the iron hooves of my Great Qin's conquest will meet a terrible end!"

Wang Ji then took action.

However, regardless of how ambitious this Qin general was at this moment, mobilizing troops would take some time.

On Huai Mountain, they enjoyed a rare moment of peace.

Even if this calm is only a temporary appearance beneath the turbulent undercurrents, at least it brings peace of mind to the sisters on Huai Mountain at this crucial moment when Yun Chu'an is in seclusion.

On this rare day of leisure, Zhu Yunqing came to Yun Chuan's courtyard, personally laid out many cakes, tea, and other items, and then invited her sisters to gather in the courtyard to reconnect.

This was a tea party she hosted, which used to be held almost every so often. In the past, lively and active girls like Hua Caiyan would find it troublesome and were unwilling to come, but now, after several separations, the sisters have gradually realized the preciousness of this kind of gathering.

Therefore, on this day, apart from the fifth sister who had left home and the second sister who had passed away, the other five people put down what they were doing and gathered here, basking in the warm afternoon sun, tasting the pastries made by the fourth sister, chatting and talking about everyday things, and they were all quite comfortable and at ease.

Zhu Yunqing looked at her two older sisters and two younger sisters, watching them chatter away, her eyes filled with tenderness, her heart filled with a sense of satisfaction.

Noticing that Qi Qiao had some crumbs of pastry stuck to the corner of her mouth, she took out a handkerchief and gently wiped them off for her.

However, at this moment, Qi Qiao's eyes darted around, and a different thought came to mind.

"Fourth Sister," she suddenly spoke, calling softly, "I recently heard something very interesting. Oh, Eldest Sister, Third Sister, and Sixth Sister, you should all listen to it too."

Over there, Ye Jinglan and Nie Ningshuang were discussing combination techniques, such as using Ye Jinglan's Gale and Nie Ningshuang's Ice Crystal to create a large-scale destructive spell like "Ice Storm".

Interrupted by her, the girls all turned to look at her: "What's wrong?"

Qi Qiao took a deep breath, composed herself, and then said softly, "Well, I recently heard about something strange."

"There was a family where several sisters all fell in love with the same man at the same time, and in the end, they all inexplicably married him—seriously, isn't that strange?"

She spoke with a hidden meaning. Zhu Yunqing's heart leaped upon hearing this, but after hearing the rest, she let out a long sigh of relief.

If they're all married, then it's no longer our family's business.

After all, at least one of us from Huai Mountain, Nie Ningshuang, hasn't fallen into Yun Chuan's clutches—although she's the only one left, it at least proves that this isn't about them.

She breathed a sigh of relief, while Ye Jinglan beside her was on edge, her expression rather unnatural: "Ah? Really? There's such a thing? Haha, that's so strange..."

She turned her face away awkwardly, but Qi Qiao, with her keen observation, noticed her reactions.

Qi Qiao found it amusing. She never expected that her usually bold and straightforward older sister would show such a guilty attitude.

It's really fun.

Beside her, Nie Ningshuang was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then her expression became complicated: "Ah? There's such a thing? Wow, that's really awful! It's truly... the world is going to the dogs!"

She said this without realizing that Qi Qiao's words had a hidden meaning, or that her youngest sister was implying something.

Qi Qiao observed Nie Ning Shuang's expression and saw that she didn't seem to be faking it. But that day, the Holy Maiden of Hehuan had clearly told her with certainty that her third sister had also done it; she just hadn't collected concrete evidence yet.

Immediately, the zombie girl secretly praised her. She never expected that her third sister, who usually seemed carefree, easygoing, and even a little silly, could be such a good actress.

If I hadn't already known the truth, I would have really been fooled by you, Third Sister.

She secretly pondered, observing Nie Ningshuang's carefree, harmless, and seemingly indifferent demeanor, and intentionally wanted to challenge her. So she feigned a haughty attitude and asked softly, "Third sister, tell me, in a family like this, how should these sisters get along?"

"I can't even imagine what that scene would be like..."

Nie Ningshuang was speechless. She spread her hands and said, "How would I know? Seventh Sister, you know me. I've never been good at thinking about these kinds of questions. Uh, Eldest Sister, you agree, right?"

She turned to look at Ye Jinglan, who coughed lightly and said, "Indeed, it's best not to ask Ning Shuang about this kind of question."

Well, they're still covering for each other.

Qi Qiao chuckled inwardly, then quickly shifted the focus: "Well, eldest sister... you've traveled all over the country and seen a lot, so have you ever heard of similar things? Do you know how sisters in families like this usually get along?"

"especially……"

She spoke meaningfully, her eyes darting around: "This man probably married one of his sisters first, and then the other sisters, one after another, secretly had affairs with him without her knowledge... um..."

As she said this, Ye Jinglan felt increasingly guilty, realizing that if she said anything carelessly, she might make a mess of things.

She coughed lightly and said, "Seventh Sister, you know me. I've always focused all my attention on martial arts. I rarely pay attention to or inquire about these kinds of things, hmm..."

Her eyes darted around, searching for help. Qi Qiao glanced around, and beside her, Liu Mengshen, who had always been quite obedient, shrank back and said, "I can't imagine it either, Seventh Sister. You know me. Unless it's absolutely necessary, I usually stay at home and never leave the house. I even ask Fifth Sister to help me with gathering herbs. I just focus on studying medicinal herbs at home..."

That's the truth. After all, she's a willow tree spirit, a plant. Trees die when moved, but people thrive when moved. Even now that she's in human form, she doesn't really like moving around.

Chapter 696 Sisters, what do you think of my husband?

Upon hearing this, Qi Qiao hesitated. Hmm, it seems she really was fooled by those few?

The last one to remain silent was the fourth sister. But the fourth sister was always meticulous and knowledgeable…