I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 252: Frank Meeting
What?
Mu Chaoyun asked himself whether he believed him?

Xie Yuan thought he had misheard for a moment and did not know whether to laugh or cry.

Is this a problem?

The two have always had a special bond since they met.

They lived in the same room, shared weal and woe, and later escaped together, lived and died together.

The bond formed during that time, though not stated explicitly, was by no means unfelt.

By now, the two of them had reached the point where they were willing to live and die together.

If it weren't for Mu Chaoyun, Xie Yuan would never have come to Qiufeng Tower and the Yao family to commit suicide no matter how bold and reckless he was.

It was because he had almost unconditional trust in Mu Chaoyun, believing in her abilities and her feelings for him, that he dared to take advantage of her here, otherwise he would have slipped away long ago.

When Mu Chaoyun was seriously injured and had nowhere to go, he went to find Xie Yuan even though their friendship was not that deep at that time.

Afterwards, they even shared the Black Book, a secret that must not be passed on to others. Due to many considerations, Xie Yuan even did not tell Situ Qin.

Since the two of them met, from strangers to now, there has always been some unspeakable tacit understanding and friendship, which made Xie Yuan feel strange and slowly put this cold woman in his heart.

As a result, she now asked whether she believed him or not?
She is already the person who knows herself best in this world.

Xie Yuan just thought about it for a moment, and then he had an epiphany.

The question she asked was not that simple.

The more people know him, the more they understand his peculiarities.

Based on Mu Chaoyun's observation of him along the way, he vaguely knew that he had his own secrets, and many of them, not small.

Otherwise, how could a country boy emerge from nowhere in just a few years and grow into a talented warrior who now gives the aristocratic families a headache?
Mu Chaoyun watched almost the entire process and saw all the incredible things in it.

But she never asked too much, whether he said it or not, it didn't affect her attitude, and she even took the initiative to avoid it. Including the matter of quick internal strength, it was Xie Yuan who took the initiative to explain it.

Xie Yuan was silent for a while.

Since Mu Chaoyun asked this now, he must be asking about the deeper secret in his heart.

Perhaps the method she used to quickly master the Tianyin Technique involves this level.

Then, the secret in my heart...

Can I really tell Mu Chaoyun?

There was endless noise in the Zanhua Tower, but there was an indescribable silence in this room in the corner.

Mu Chaoyun looked at Xie Yuan quietly, seeing his hesitation. Although he remained calm, there was an imperceptible loneliness in the depths of his eyes.

Before Xie Yuan could speak, she added:
"My method requires us to let down our guard and communicate with each other. In a short period of time, your Tianyin technique can be improved.

"But the price is that the secrets deep in our hearts may be seen by the other party."

Seeing Xie Yuan still mumbling in silence, Mu Chaoyun shook his head and said calmly:

"Forget it, this method is too inappropriate, and I am a little embarrassed."

Xie Yuan heard her say this, and exclaimed, his tone flickering as he said:
"You don't want to... either."

"Well, I don't like it."

Mu Chaoyun nodded calmly and was about to skip the topic.

Xie Yuan kept on rambling:
"Well, I was willing to do it, but if you don't want to, there's nothing I can do..."

He looked regretful, and Mu Chaoyun curled his lips slightly when he saw it.

She was slightly displeased and said calmly:
"If you really want, I can try it with you."

"Oh, would you?"

Xie Yuan looked at her strangely.

Mu Chaoyun looked back at Xie Yuan with a hint of mockery:
"Yeah, why else would I mention it?"

Let’s see what excuse he comes up with… Mu Chaoyun thought with some sadness.

"That's daring!"

Xie Yuan answered with some anticipation.

"Uh-huh?"

Mu Chaoyun was stunned for a moment after hearing this and asked:

"What did you say?"

"I said yes? What's wrong?"

Xie Yuan seemed a little nervous, but he didn't mean to refuse.

Mu Chaoyun was a little slow to react and confirmed:

"Did you hear what I just said? If you use this method, both of you must let down your guard, and all your secrets will be revealed."

She stared closely at Xie Yuan's eyes, only to find that he nodded with a nervous look and a hint of anticipation:

"I understand. I have no problem with that. It depends on whether you are happy with it, Miss Mu."

Xie Yuan figured it all out.

Your own secrets may not be visible to others.

But to Mu Chaoyun, it was just another strange thing similar to the Black Book.

Considering their current relationship, if Xie Yuan still hides it from her now that things have come to this, they will probably drift apart and never be together again.

Without such a close friend in every sense of the word, Xie Yuan would probably just be a passer-by in this life.

Mu Chaoyun helped him practice and saved his life. There is no need to say more about his kindness to him. Not to mention the friendship between the two of them, they are friends for life and death, so what can't be said? What secret is more important than life?

After thinking this through, Xie Yuan suddenly felt enlightened, so he just looked openly. He had nothing to hide in front of Mu Chaoyun.

Mu Chaoyun looked at Xie Yuan carefully and found that he was indeed sincere, and was suddenly confused.

After all this talk, he actually didn't want to hide it from me?
Mu Chaoyun's heart was beating rapidly and she suddenly felt a little dazed.

I feel warm inside, but I can't really describe the feeling.

But her mood suddenly brightened up, and she felt that all the previous unhappiness had disappeared, and she couldn't help but smile.

Xie Yuan admired Mu Chaoyun's stunning beauty, but couldn't help but wonder:

"Miss Mu, what are you laughing at? Do you want to play or not? If not, I'm leaving!"

"No hurries?"

Mu Chaoyun rolled her eyes at him, and her rare charm made Xie Yuan dazed.

She took a deep breath and became a little nervous:
"Wait for me to get ready."

Seeing her tinkering around in the house, Xie Yuan's heart started to tighten again, and he couldn't help but whispered:

"Ms. Mu, although you have to open up, you can't deliberately look at them one by one, right? That would be so embarrassing for me. When I was a kid, I peeked under my classmates' skirts. I never told anyone about it. If you knew about it, how would you look at me..."

Mu Chaoyun was at a loss whether to laugh or cry when he heard him start talking nonsense. Didn't he already know this?
But she was also a little nervous, and just said coldly:

"I am not a person who pries into other people's private affairs, but when this secret method is in use, I can always get a glimpse of it. It is unavoidable. If you have any secrets that you cannot tell others, it is not too late to regret it now."

Xie Yuan patted his chest:

"I, Xie, have always been upright and honest throughout my life. I have no reservations about anything. But Miss Mu, are you a little hesitant? If it really doesn't work out, forget it. I don't blame you!"

"Why should I not be seen by others? I am not like you who hide things."

Mu Chaoyun snorted.

Xie Yuan stared at her:
"You've been turning this battle flag over and over for a long time, what are you still looking at?"

Mu Chaoyun paused, then gently put the formation flag aside and said calmly:
"Do you know formations?"

"don't know."

"So what do you say?"

Mu Chaoyun snorted.

Xie Yuan snorted:
“Is it great to be cultured?”

Mu Chaoyun ignored him, pondered for a moment, and whispered:
"come over."

Xie Yuan walked over as he was told and sat down in front of the desk.

"Sit closer."

Mu Chaoyun lowered his eyes and said.

Xie Yuan moved his butt twice, leaning against the small table, and sat opposite Mu Chaoyun, his breathing audible.

A faint fragrance floated around Xie Yuan's nose. Mu Chaoyun's dark hair was right in front of him, and even her long eyelashes were visible one by one.

Mu Chaoyun waved his hand, and the Tianjing Lotus appeared from Xie Yuan's hand, floating quietly between the two of them. The deep black light and the misty white complemented each other, enveloping the two of them.

"We both hold the Eight Trigrams Lotus and comprehend the Heaven Hidden Art from it. We have the same origin. With this as our support and the secret method of mutual understanding, we can share the understanding of the Heaven Hidden Art. Since you are not far from the Great Accomplishment Realm, it will not be a problem to help you improve in a short period of time."

Mu Chaoyun explained, then with a tense expression, he warned Xie Yuan:

"We'll start soon, don't look around."

"'Why shouldn't I be seen by others? I'm not like you who hide things'... Don't worry, I'm not that kind of person. I prefer to listen to you tell me yourself rather than peeping."

Xie Yuan pinched his throat and imitated Mu Chaoyun's words. Seeing her dangerous expression, he immediately changed his words and spoke quite seriously.

After hearing this, Mu Chaoyun's expression eased slightly, but he still said with some doubt:
"Why do I see that you look a little expectant now?"

“Such an interesting thing… Hehe, if a childhood Miss Mu appeared, I would be very happy.

"I want to know what your life was like before you met me, so that I can feel like I'm involved... Don't worry, I won't look around."

Xie Yuan patted his chest and promised.

Mu Chaoyun was stunned for a moment after hearing what he said. Suddenly, her face felt slightly hot and her heart softened.

She lowered her eyebrows and said:

"here we go."

The flags around the room waved together, protecting the entire room to prevent the two from making any mistakes while performing the secret technique;
The Sky Crystal Lotus shone brightly, instantly enveloping the two of them, as if they had disappeared from the room.

Xie Yuan opened his eyes.

He looked around and raised his eyebrows, realizing that this place was very familiar. Wasn't it the dream space where he practiced with the help of the Tianjing Lotus every night?

He was like being in a crystal column that connected the sky and the earth, surrounded by many crystal walls. Looking carefully, there were many pictures on it, which suddenly appeared and gradually became clear as he looked.

"It's not your dream anymore?"

Xie Yuan blinked his eyes and found that it was different from before. He had no impression of the images on the crystal wall at all!

The next moment, a picture appeared. A little girl who was thin, pointed-chinned and pretty like a porcelain doll appeared. Her eyes and eyebrows vaguely resembled the childhood Mu Chaoyun!
She was sitting in the classroom attending class, surrounded by children of similar age, who all seemed to have just started school.

It’s just that this school seems to be different from the outside world. It does not teach Three Character Classic or Rules for Being a Good Pupil and Child, but starts with the Book of Changes.

When teaching Zhouyi to such children, the teacher's explanation is like a mystery, and the children in the audience are all confused.
But only Mu Chaoyun could answer accurately every time the teacher asked a question. She was quick in reaction and spoke clearly, which made all the children teachers look at her sideways.

Gradually, as the class progressed and time passed, Mu Chaoyun's talent began to show; and as she learned more and more, her talent and strength became more and more outstanding, and she soon became a genius that attracted the attention of the entire family.

The saying that knowledge is power is particularly evident in the Mu family. However, at the age of a little girl, Mu Chaoyun has been predicted to have a smooth road to becoming a master. Not to mention the Tianji Master, even ordinary warriors can hardly become a master, let alone this extremely difficult road of discerning the Tianji?

But as a result, her former childhood playmates gradually fell behind and gradually distanced themselves from her.

Geniuses are lonely.

Mu Chaoyun's surroundings gradually became deserted, which made the young girl feel a little lonely;

But gradually she learned to be alone, burying herself in the Mu family's vast collection of books and secret techniques, becoming more and more calm and contented.

In her spare time, she had no friends except her closest relatives, so she loved to plant flowers and plants in the yard, and sometimes even talked to them.

Are there really people who talk to plants and confide their thoughts to them?

This was both funny and pathetic... Xie Yuan couldn't help but laugh, but seeing that Mu Chaoyun was enjoying it and didn't feel sad, his mood softened.

Xie Yuan watched little Mu Chaoyun grow up and felt unsatisfied.

But he finally came to his senses and remembered that he had promised Mu Chaoyun not to look around.

At least I have some black material...

Just as Xie Yuan was about to wake up forcefully, the scene changed and Mu Chaoyun, now a young girl, appeared under a tree.

This tree looks familiar.

His pupils suddenly shrank and he recognized that this was the Azure Tree.

However, looking left and right, the surrounding environment did not look like the lush forest. It was clearly in the Mu family.

"Mom, is there another one outside this azure tree?"

The young girl Mu Chaoyun asked the graceful woman next to her.

The woman nodded gently:

"good."

"What kind of formation is this?"

Mu Chaoyun asked curiously.

"This is……"

Then there was a lecture on formation knowledge that sounded like a heavenly book. Xie Yuan felt dizzy after listening to it. Just as he was about to skip it, he heard:

"There are many stories about this Azure Tree. For example, as you know, if an outsider eats the Azure Fruit, it means..."

Xie Yuan pricked up his ears and was about to listen when he suddenly heard Mu Chaoyun's cold voice:
"Do you still want to learn the Heaven Hidden Technique?"

Xie Yuan's eyes changed suddenly, and he instantly returned to the vast white dream space, and saw Mu Chaoyun standing in front of him in white clothes.

He said with some surprise and wonder:

"Miss Mu, you are here too?"

"..."

Mu Chaoyun looked at him strangely and asked coldly:

"Just now, were you peeking over there?"

"...No, what does it have to do with me if it suddenly jumps in front of me?"

Xie Yuan laughed and forced an explanation.

He thought he was going to be scolded, but to his surprise, Mu Chaoyun just nodded calmly and changed the subject:
"Right now, you can comprehend the Heaven Hidden Technique."

Her voice was vague and ethereal, and a dark and flickering lotus suddenly appeared in front of her, appearing and disappearing, both here and there.

This lotus represents Mu Chaoyun's understanding of the Tianyin Art.

Xie Yuan's eyes lit up. He felt that this space and this secret technique were so magical, and they were very different from the conventional martial arts of this world.

I don’t know what the scene was like in ancient times when hundreds of schools of thought contended with each other and all kinds of laws emerged.
If I were born at that time, I would be able to learn so many wonderful skills and master all the methods, and my practice would not be in vain!
Xie Yuan was distracted for a moment, then he looked at the lotus that was looming in front of him and immersed his mind in it.

In an instant, many scenes of using the Tianyin Technique in the past, and the changes in the operation of the secret technique, slowly flowed in my heart...

Mu Chaoyun watched Xie Yuan sink into contemplation and glanced around calmly.

The surrounding crystal wall was the same as Xie Yuan's crystal wall, but the scenes reflected in the eyes of the two people were different.

According to her original plan, she would start helping Xie Yuan gain insights as soon as she came in and not give him any chance to spy on her.

Although Mu Chaoyun was willing to risk Xie Yuan seeing some of his privacy to help him practice, but... it would be better not to see it if possible, otherwise it would be too embarrassing.

She really didn't have any secrets that she wanted to hide, especially to Xie Yuan, who knew basically all of her secrets.

However, even if they are two ordinary people, there are always some things in their hearts that they would never want to tell others, some memories hidden in the deepest part.

A diary that must be destroyed even if you fake your death, an alibi that you would rather admit to murder than admit it...

When Mu Chaoyun thought that many things might be known by Xie Yuan, his toes began to move, and he almost used the Huanmeng Crystal to dig out a complicated teleportation formation.

But even so, even if it might expose his most secretive thoughts, Mu Chaoyun was still willing to help Xie Yuan get a chance to practice and increase his strength.

Xie Yuan naturally knew in his heart that if Mu Chaoyun was unwilling, he would definitely not bring up this idea.

Do you believe me?

No matter what Xie Yuan's answer is, Mu Chaoyun's answer is self-evident.

Being willing to entrust what is in your heart to others is true faith.

He felt this kindness deeply, which was one of the reasons that prompted him to agree to this method.

Since Mu Chaoyun is upright, Xie Yuan must respond.

So Mu Chaoyun took a quick peek at Xie Yuan's memory.

She didn't want this to happen...but the scene suddenly jumped into her mind, what could she do?
Therefore, the realization was slightly delayed, giving Xie Yuan a chance to peek.

Although Mu Chaoyun had heard Xie Yuan talk about the grudges and love affairs in the mountain village many times about his life before he met her, she still wanted to see it for herself.

So, for some unknown reason, Mu Chaoyun spent a little bit of time thinking about that flashback memory... just a little bit.

In a small courtyard surrounded by a fence made of branches, a skinny, ragged boy shivered in the cold wind, chopping wood with a rotten axe and cursing:
"I'll chop Li Mazi to death with one axe! I'll chop Zhang Laoer to death... This is Li Mazi! This is Zhang Laoer!"

As he raised his axe and chopped it down, the firewood in front of him was split into two, and then into four. It looked quite realistic.

He kept mumbling to himself, following the rhythm of his hands, his words intermittently, sounding like some folk song from another world... Well, it seemed like something I'd heard Xie Yuan sing before.

Mu Chaoyun didn’t know. If he had seen it, he would know that this is called rap. There is no rhythm, no technique, just emotion.

Looking at this scene, Mu Chaoyun felt a little distressed and a little amused.

Is there anyone talking to firewood?
So funny.

Mu Chaoyun knew who the two names Xie Yuan mentioned were. He had heard them many times. They were the enemies who bullied him in the past.

Looking at Xie Yuan at this time, he was so skinny that he looked like he would fall down if the wind blew. Mu Chaoyun had never seen such a person before.

When she first met Xie Yuan, he had already embarked on the path of martial arts and his life had improved greatly, so Mu Chaoyun had never seen Xie Yuan like this.

At that time, Xie Yuan was not as confident and generous as he is now. His thin face looked a little gloomy, but even though his cheeks were sunken from hunger, his facial features were still prominent, making him a beautiful boy.

Especially when combined with his thinness and gloominess at that time, it really satisfied some people's preferences. Even Mu Chaoyun couldn't help but stare at him.

"He is indeed a good-looking guy... It's hard to imagine that such a young man could grow up in a mountain village?"

She whispered to herself and couldn't help but look at it a few more times.

The scenes flashed by quickly, all of which were major events during that period. Xie Yuan awakened his unique martial arts talent, and with it he killed his first enemy, then killed a tiger, earning himself a ticket to embark on the path of martial arts.

Mu Chaoyun didn't know what this talent was, but it was obviously not a normal development. She couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly, and vaguely knew that Xie Yuan's secret was here. So even though she couldn't help but want to continue watching, Mu Chaoyun stopped here and stopped prying.

I watched about ten chapters of the show, it was like a drama.

Mu Chaoyun nodded and was about to do his work when suddenly a strange scene flashed before his eyes.

She didn't want to spy, but the master's insight told her that the picture seemed unusual.

Even though Mu Chaoyun had read all the secret collections, that fleeting scene still exceeded her imagination.

So she hesitated for a moment, secretly telling herself to just take a look, and then her mind moved, and she saw the scene just now.

Countless towering spires rise from the ground and reach the sky; the metallic luster accompanied by colorful lights and huge screens like the crystal wall at this moment illuminate the entire night sky.

People in strange costumes crowded the streets, and there was a uniquely shaped four-wheeled carriage next to it, which was running without a horse...

Mu Chaoyun was shocked. He was stunned for a long time as he watched this scene that was beyond his imagination.

This is……

Ancient ruins?

Is Xie Yuan actually a survivor from ancient ruins?

Mu Chaoyun instantly understood Xie Yuan's hesitation and his expression became complicated.

Whether this is his dream or his hometown, there is no doubt that it is a huge secret.

If Mu Chaoyun had such a secret, he would definitely hide it in the deepest place.

But he was still willing to open up to me...

Mu Chaoyun's expression was extremely gentle. He turned away from the scene in an instant, fulfilling his promise and not looking at it anymore.

A smile appeared on her face.

It's just an ancient relic, what's the big deal...

I won't look at him differently because of this.

But Xie Yuan was so honest with himself, and his feelings were hard to describe.

She would definitely be more attentive to him in the future, no matter what he did...

what is this?
Mu Chaoyun's handsome eyebrows suddenly raised.

On the night of the Lantern Festival, on the top of Yunzhou city.

Colorful lights were everywhere and fireworks were set off into the sky.

A man and a woman stand hand in hand, looking affectionately at each other, against the backdrop of a huge full moon.

Click.

Mu Chaoyun clenched his fists tightly and took a deep breath.

It’s nothing, you can imagine it… don’t worry about it.

As those dazzling scenes flashed back, Mu Chaoyun told himself not to look, but he couldn't help but look a few more times, and his forehead twitched.

What's so great about being able to play the piano... He loves to listen to it so much? Why does he always listen to it?

Mu Chaoyun's face was solemn. He took a deep breath and flicked away the scene in front of him.

Just as it was about to end, a picture of Xie Yuan practicing popped up again.

Originally, this was nothing, but the scene was like a dream within a dream, and it reflected the scene of Xie Yuan's first practice with the Tianjing Lotus.

It seems that this treasure left a deep impression on him...

Mu Chaoyun nodded and waved her hand, ready to completely dispel these memories. Then her body became completely stiff, as if petrified.

In the dream space in the picture, there is a scene that is particularly familiar and dazzling.

Isn’t that my hiding place in Zanhua Tower?

Isn't that person me?
But that dress...what's going on?

Why is there such a short skirt???
It was somewhat similar to the strange costumes in the ancient ruins, but much more revealing than those already revealing ones...

What's with the white stockings on my legs?

The material looks so strange, but the shape is so, so frivolous...

Mu Chaoyun's face suddenly turned red, as red as if his blood was about to break through, and his fists began to tremble.

What is he going to do in his dream...

Before Mu Chaoyun could finish his dizzy thoughts, the scene flashed and suddenly there was another person in the room.

Mu Chaoyun's eyes widened as he looked at the extremely bright and beautiful Situ Qin in disbelief.

This black costume and black socks are even more revealing than she is.

Two, two?
Mu Chaoyun's fists were clenched blue. He really wanted to blow up the crystal wall with one punch, but for some unknown reason he wanted to see what would happen next.

What will happen next?
The Hairpin Flower Tower, two exposed women, and the faint background noises around the Hairpin Flower Tower...

Why Xie Yuan had such a dream, he could easily figure it out with his toes...

Mu Chaoyun turned his face slightly and looked at him coldly out of the corner of his eye, already on the verge of tears.

For Mu Chaoyun, who spent his time studying, practicing, and seeking revenge, seeing this scene was really too much of a shock after nearly thirty years of naivety.

As long as Xie Yuan behaves inappropriately, he will immediately punch him to break up this ridiculous scene!
But this is just a shadow...

Then I will never associate with such a scoundrel again!
But what if he encounters danger in the future?
"..."

Ignore him for a month.

Mu Chaoyun's usually clear and rational mind was now dizzy with anger and he was thinking in a daze.

She watched from the corner of her eye as Xie Yuan lingered on the shadows of herself and Situ Qin, looking like a pig, and then... he slapped himself.

?

Xie Yuan inside shook his head violently to dispel the image. He did not have this extremely real and erotic dream. Instead, he turned around and jumped into the dream of Jianzhen Lake to start practicing.

Mu Chaoyun stared at the scene in a daze, and the anger on his face gradually began to subside.

The ice and frost completely melted and turned into a pool of spring water.

Mu Chaoyun's face was more gentle than ever. He stared at Xie Yuan in this scene and sighed slightly.

Even if he really was doing something stupid in his dream, so what?
A gentleman judges deeds, not the heart. What if he just thinks about it? Even Mu Chaoyun himself sometimes has fleeting thoughts. If that's the case, then everyone is unforgivable.

But even if we talk about his heart, he is a gentleman who is worthy of trust...

Even in his dreams, he still respected himself - and the other girl.

Mu Chaoyun's originally moved mood suddenly fluctuated. He hesitated for a long time and then sighed.

Just don't come with a third one.

Mu Chaoyun completely shook off these scenes and saw the real Xie Yuan in the dream, who seemed to be in a daze.

But the moment she saw Xie Yuan, she instinctively felt a little guilty.

Not only did he break his promise, but he broke it too many times... He had basically seen through all of Xie Yuan's secrets.

So she put the blame on Xie Yuan first, causing him to panic and start to gain enlightenment, and only then did she feel relieved.

Looking at Xie Yuan who was immersed in his thoughts, Mu Chaoyun looked at him quietly, with a thousand emotions in his eyes.

[Heavenly Hidden Technique·Minor Achievement: (4891/5000)]

When Xie Yuan was awakened by Mu Chaoyun, he still felt a little unsatisfied.

In just half a day, the Tianyin Technique increased by more than a hundred points, and it was only one step away from breaking through to the great perfection realm!
To understand Mu Chaoyun's understanding is like crossing the river by following Miss Mu's lead, not to mention the efficiency.

"You should go to Yao's house today."

Mu Chaoyun said.

Unknowingly, a night passed, and it was still Mu Chaoyun who controlled the time, otherwise Xie Yuan would have wanted to wait until his Tianyin Technique broke through.

Mu Chaoyun withdrew the secret method, and the two returned to the room, looking at each other across the not-so-wide desk.

A somewhat hazy atmosphere arose between the two of them.

This time, they were in perfect harmony with each other, and each of them peeped into some secrets that they shouldn't have seen, and their understanding of the person in front of them became deeper and deeper, deep into their hearts.

Such frankness made both of them feel a little strange.

It’s not that I feel uncomfortable, but the most secret place in my heart has been entered by another person... and there’s no way back.

The process of spiritual communication is comparable to the fusion of nature, or it can be said to be far better than the unity of bodies.

In this process, the two have become one to some extent, complementing each other and becoming inseparable.

The two of them now are a bit like a young couple who woke up the next day after their first passionate love affair, and there is still some awkwardness between them.

This really left a mark on my heart, literally...

But in this way, even the most secret things in one's heart can be shared with someone, and it seems that those who are always alone are no longer alone.

There is another soul in this world, and it is with you.

Two unique people.

Xie Yuan and Mu Chaoyun looked at each other silently, and there were many unspoken things in each other's eyes.

What was already tacitly understood no longer needs to be explained.

"Miss Mu, I'm ready to go. It's time to go home."

Xie Yuan said softly.

Mu Chaoyun nodded:

"Safe travels."

"Don't worry, this time... I have gained a lot. It won't be long before I can master the Heaven Hidden Technique. Even now, if I keep a low profile in the Yao family, no one will be able to notice."

Xie Yuan was full of confidence and stood up.

Mu Chaoyun stood up with him and was about to see him out when he suddenly turned around with a sharp look in his eyes.

Xie Yuan opened his long arms and gently hugged Mu Chaoyun.

The beauty in his arms froze for a moment, then immediately became as gentle as spring water, with her slender arms wrapping around Xie Yuan's waist.

The two separated immediately after the touch, their faces were a little red, and their heartbeats quickened.

Xie Yuan smiled and said:

"I should have paid you back a lot earlier!"

"What are you talking about?"

Mu Chaoyun pursed his lips and said:

"Come on you."

Xie Yuan laughed, turned and left, leaving Mu Chaoyun silently watching his back.

After returning to Yao Tianchuan's cabin, Xie Yuan packed up his things and had already prepared the few gifts he needed.

"Yao family, your emperor is back - never mind, let's just call him the crown prince."

The title of emperor is still somewhat inappropriate, but for the Yao family, which was once a royal family, it is not an exaggeration to say that Yao Tianchuan’s current status is like that of a prince.

Yao Mansion in Jinling.

Xie Yuan, who looked like Yao Tianchuan, had a stern face. As soon as he stepped into the gate of Yao's mansion, he was surrounded by a group of servants, who greeted him from all directions.

I thought he would be summoned directly by the head of the family, Yao Yuzhi, or other elders, but Xie Yuan, surrounded by the housekeeper and servants, returned to his courtyard first, saying that he wanted to take a bath, change clothes, and wait for the call.

"Big families have so many stupid rules."

Xie Yuan shook his head, and, surrounded by several personal maids, sat down in the room, waiting for them to get ready.

The Yao Tianchuan branch was passed down by the third brother of the current head of the family, who is now the third master of the Yao Mansion. It can be regarded as the direct line of the main family and has not yet been divided.

But all of this branch, from the oldest to the youngest, died in the Eight Gates Rebellion, and he was the only one left. Therefore, he had no direct relatives, so there was no need to send greetings.

Xie Yuan closed his eyes and thought deeply, going over all the housekeepers, servants and maids he had met along the way to avoid mistaking them; he then made a final review of the Yao family's vast family relationships to avoid calling them by the wrong names later.

This preparation has been carried out many times, and now it is just the final review before the actual combat.

After a moment, Xie Yuan nodded slightly and opened his eyes. The pretty maid next to him immediately stepped forward and bowed softly:
"Master, the hot water is ready."

Xie Yuan stood up and followed the maid to the side room of the courtyard, where there was a large pool that occupied the entire room, about ten feet square.

This is Yao Tianchuan’s bathroom.

Xie Yuan stood there, opened his arms calmly, and then a pair of gentle hands came over to help him undress.

If you want to be a young master, you should act like a young master... But don't let Mu Chaoyun know.

When only a pair of underpants was left, Xie Yuan nodded calmly:
"Okay, you go out."

The personal maid was stunned for a moment, and said in fear:
"Master, is it Cuiping who did something wrong?"

"No, I've gotten used to it during this time."

Xie Yuan said coldly.

The maid Cui Ping half believed and half doubted, then half closed her eyes, looked seductively, and said in a sweet voice:

"Master, you haven't been back for so long, why don't you let Ping'er help you take a bath..."

Xie Yuan looked at Cui Ping's delicate body that was about to wrap around him like a snake and took a step back:
"No need."

He knew that this maid was Yao Tianchuan's bed-warmer. Among the big families, Yao Tianchuan was not very interested in entertainment and was only interested in practicing swordsmanship. However, he was no longer in his virgin body, so he poured all his youthful passion into Cuiping.

Cui Ping heard this, confusion flashed across her eyes, then she gritted her teeth and suddenly reached out:

"Young Master used to like Ping'er's little hands the most..."

Damn it?

Unexpectedly, this little maid was quite skilled in the invisible hand, and she was about to reach out. Fortunately, Xie Yuan was quick-witted and grabbed her hand before she could catch him, and shook it hard:
"Just go out if you're told to. Why are you talking so much?"

Cuiping had no choice but to lower her head and walk out quickly.

Hearing the faint crying sound coming from outside the door, Xie Yuan sighed.

Although the life of a chaebol was once the stuff of dreams, Xie Yuan did not come here for pleasure, or perhaps the joy of spiritual practice was greater than anything else.

What's more, he is not alone now and doesn't need to get entangled with these vulgar women.

But for these servants, Yao Tianchuan's mood and favor were enough to change their fate. If they fell out of favor, it was like a death sentence.

Not to mention that he hated it, in the past, even if Yao Tianchuan was just a little bit uninterested in a servant, he would quietly replace him after a few days until he was surrounded by people he liked.

What a big family.

Xie Yuan quickly took a shower, put on his pants, and then shouted in a deep voice:

"Cui Ping."

"Eh!"

Cuiping ran in quickly and said with her head down:
"Master, are you calling Cuiping?"

"Help me get dressed."

"Eh?"

Cuiping looked up suddenly, her still red eyes revealing an expression of great surprise.

With a happy face, Cuiping helped Xie Yuan put on the robe made of top-quality material, then followed him out of the bathroom. Seeing the gazes of the servants beside her, she raised her head slightly again.

Cuiping, who was kicked out of the bathroom by Xie Yuan, thought she was finished. The servants around her thought so too. Many of them immediately raised their eyebrows at the former celebrity.

Fortunately, before anything more could be said, Cuiping was called in again... She still seemed favored, and many people showed respect to her again.

"Eighth Young Master, the head of the family wants you to attend the family dinner at noon today."

This time it was a servant beside Yao Yuzhi who came to call, adding Yao Tianchuan's rank.

Among the young disciples of this generation of the master's family, Yao Tianchuan is the eighth among men, so he is the eighth young master.

Xie Yuan nodded to indicate that he understood. He looked at the sky and saw that there was still some time left, so he started to walk around Yao Tianchuan's huge room. To the servants, he seemed to be pacing in deep thought.

Sword, soft armor, skills, elixir...

Xie Yuan narrowed his eyes, picked up an amulet, and looked at it carefully in his hand.

Having learned a lot from Situ Qin, he knew what this was. It was a magical protective weapon that only disciples of wealthy families could afford.

It can block an attack from the third level of transformation... Xie Yuan felt it silently, and with a thought, he put it in his pocket.

There were also many elixirs and magical treasures, and Xie Yuan was so excited when he saw them that he felt like he had made a fortune.

It's all ours.

Come back and count slowly.

The time was almost up, and Xie Yuan followed the servants through many twists and turns and finally arrived at a waterside pavilion in Yao's mansion.

He also asked why we had to arrive so far in advance, because it took a stick of incense just to walk... Unless there were special circumstances, running and panicking were naturally prohibited in the Yao Mansion.

Many elders are already here, as well as quite a few young people, and almost all of those in the ancestral home have arrived.

Seeing Yao Tianchuan, everyone greeted him and exchanged pleasantries. Xie Yuan responded to them one by one. After talking for a long time, he began to feel tired before he even had his meal.

Fortunately, I didn't recognize the wrong person.

When the head of the family, Yao Yuzhi, finally arrived, the family dinner officially began.

The protagonist of this family dinner was undoubtedly Xie Yuan. During the dinner, Yao Yuzhi had a warm face and encouraged him a lot, saying that Yao Tianchuan had learned a lot from this trip to the mountains to visit famous teachers.

Of course he said this to outsiders. In fact, there were very few people in the Yao family who knew the truth about Qiufeng Tower. Most of them only knew bits and pieces of information and hearsay.

After a few words of nonsense, Yao Yuzhi got to the point:

"Tianchuan, since you have made some progress, are you confident in this Monster Hunt? Well, the clan is selecting disciples these days, and you still have to participate. This is the rule."

Although for most people, Yao Tianchuan's participation is just a formality, he will definitely go in the end.

As long as Xie Yuan keeps a low profile and shows off his skills a little, the spot will not be lost to others.

but……

Xie Yuan, who was kneeling in front of the desk, straightened his back slightly after hearing this, and said calmly without looking away:
"There are still people who dare to compete with me? Humph, I wonder who among those present is qualified?"

(End of this chapter)