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Chapter 382 Is the Appraiser pregnant?

"Compared to when I left last time, Danshan has not changed much. Even the mountains that collapsed during the battle have been repaired as before."

"It was renovated according to the original appearance of the Dan Sect. It took a lot of effort, especially the main hall that you destroyed, brother-in-law. It was only completely renovated two months ago."

During the meal at Tian Shu Palace, as the full story of the thousand-year-old aristocratic families' joint treachery was explained, Dan Yangzi and Dan Xingzi left the table first.

Ji You and the others walked out of the main hall and strolled to the back mountain, arriving at Yuan Caiwei's bamboo grove pavilion in the warm spring breeze.

During this time, Hong Zhen and Wen Bin seemed unhappy and left without going in, making an excuse to leave.

Only Yuan Bingqing followed into the courtyard, showing great interest in the story her brother-in-law was telling.

Pushing open the door and entering the courtyard, the four sat down at the stone table in the pavilion.

Yuan Caiwei went to instruct Xiaoyue to pour tea, while Yuan Chen begged Ji You to tell the story in more detail.

Ji You knew without a doubt how boring his brother-in-law's life must have been after a year on the mountain. He was clearly bored out of his mind, so Ji You carefully described some scenes that Ji You might like, making his brother-in-law almost want to go down the mountain to cultivate immortality.

At this moment, Yuan Caiwei returned to the table with Xiaoyue, who had brewed the tea. She placed the cups in order and sat down obediently and virtuously to the side.

As Ji You told Yuan Chen the story, she glanced at Yuan Caiwei.

The daughter of the Dan Sect was also looking at him, and their cheeks flushed slightly as they looked at each other.

Upon seeing each other again, Yuan Caiwei felt as if she were in a dream. Coupled with the long separation, there was a sense of unfamiliarity amidst their closeness.

Especially since Ji You was nominally her best friend's man, she felt even more shy, and so they didn't say much to each other from the moment they met.

"Brother-in-law, tell me again about tearing open the Heavenly Dao Sacrifice!"

Ji You snapped out of her daze and glanced at her cheap brother-in-law: "Let's talk about it tomorrow. My lips are practically chapped from talking. Can I rest for a bit?"

"Then brother-in-law, come and rest in my little house. It's very spacious!" Yuan Chen began to extend a warm invitation.

"To your place?"

"Yes, let's rest there. We can even read storybooks together tonight!"

Ji You calmly put down her teacup: "Come find me again tomorrow, I'm not going to run away."

Yuan Chen grabbed his sleeve: "Tomorrow is still a night away. I dream of chatting with my brother-in-law all night long. You don't know, ever since you left the Dan Sect, I often dream of us discussing swordsmanship together in the room!"

Why is this kid so stubborn? Ji You couldn't help but complain.

Is reading storybooks more interesting than being with your older sister? Asking again would be impolite!
However, he also knew that his brother-in-law was trapped on the mountain all day long and was very slow to understand matters between men and women. He was still only interested in having fun and knew nothing about it. He had no awareness that once his sister and brother-in-law got together, he would become a tool.

However, he and Yuan Caiwei were not yet legally married, and he couldn't say that he hadn't seen Yuan Caiwei for a long time and wanted to talk to her alone. So he could only pretend to be tired and unwilling to move.

Yuan Chen didn't want to be rejected, so she grabbed his sleeve and begged him desperately.

"Brother-in-law, come to my place. I've collected a set of pictures of people ascending to heaven in broad daylight. They're really well drawn."

As Yuan Chen spoke, posing what he believed to be an irresistible temptation, he suddenly felt a chill creep down his back, and the chill only intensified as he spoke.

Sensing something amiss, the disciple of the Pill Sect, whose mind was filled with passionate scenes, couldn't help but shiver and turn around to look back.

In her line of sight, Yuan Caiwei narrowed her eyes, her gaze icy cold: "Your brother-in-law has already refused, so don't act rudely and force him to do something against his will."

The suppression emanating from his bloodline instantly made Yuan Chen shrink back, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.

I was the one who introduced my brother-in-law; I was the one who came first!

My brother-in-law can stay at my place and we can read storybooks together, but what can he do if he stays at my sister's place?

He muttered something, but under the intimidating gaze of his sister, he still reluctantly let go of Ji You's sleeve.

Seeing this, Yuan Caiwei gently looked away and began to obediently drink her tea.

Yuan Bingqing had witnessed the entire scene and knew that Yuan Caiwei hoped Ji You would stay. Then, she glanced at the darkening sky and her cheeks inexplicably flushed slightly: "Um... it's getting late, Yuan Chen, let's go back together with Sister Qing."

“Sister Bingqing, my brother-in-law just arrived. It would be extremely impolite for everyone to leave after just a few words,” Yuan Chen muttered.

Yuan Bingqing glanced at him, thinking to herself, "Politeness, my foot! Wait until your sister skins you alive, then you'll know what politeness really is."

As expected, Yuan Caiwei couldn't help but ask softly after hearing this, "Have you completed your cultivation today?"

"Uh, it's...it's done."

"That's not right. When Young Master Ji went up the mountain, you hadn't finished your cultivation yet. But as soon as you heard the news, you immediately ran out. I only acquiesced because I thought about how long it had been since you and your brother-in-law had seen each other. Are you trying to lie to me?"

Yuan Chen stiffened for a moment, then couldn't help but look at Ji You: "Brother-in-law, I'll go back and finish today's training first."

Ji You spoke calmly: "That's right, cultivation is the most important thing."

"Then I'll be going. Sister, don't bother your husband too late. Remember to let him get some rest and not tire himself out. I'll be coming to see him again tomorrow!"

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Yuan Chen meant that he hoped his sister would stop chatting with her brother-in-law, but the words "Don't tire yourself out" made Yuan Caiwei's cheeks suddenly turn red.

Yuan Bingqing's cheeks were also flushed. She thought to herself that her sister and brother-in-law would be busy soon, and it certainly wouldn't be too early. Even if you gave me some advice, it would be in vain.

"My older sister monopolizes her brother-in-law all day long, but I was the one who went through all the trouble of being the matchmaker in the first place!"

"What do kids know? Of course they must be busy with something since we haven't seen each other for so long..."

"What's fun about men and women being together? I've never liked playing with my junior sisters and senior sisters since I was a child."

As an alchemist, Yuan Chen had a clear understanding of the physiological structure of the human body, but he did not understand the sensory aspects.

Yuan Bingqing thought to herself, "There are so many fun things to do, it's a pity you're just a little man and don't quite understand."

I'll come before dawn tomorrow!

Yuan Chen said angrily, and followed Yuan Bingqing all the way to the front of the mountain.

However, as he walked, he suddenly saw a tall and burly figure appearing furtively on the mountain, looking around as if trying to find a way to get to the back of the mountain.

The massacre that the five major immortal sects had previously inflicted on the Dan Sect was undoubtedly unforgettable for every Dan Sect disciple, so when they saw an unfamiliar figure, they would all feel a little uneasy.

Just as Yuan Bingqing suddenly became alert and reached out to touch the Immortal-Slaying Poison at her waist, Yuan Chen's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Brother Gongshu!"

"Young Master Yuan!"

When the two met, they recognized each other and both showed joy on their faces.

Back when the Heavenly Dao Society was held, Gongshu Chou, in order to increase Ji You's prestige and thus his own, spent his days in the county town telling stories while masked. Yuan Chen was his biggest supporter at the time.

It was from that time that Yuan Chen suddenly experienced the pleasure of listening to his brother-in-law's story from a third-person perspective.

Great, I'll have another story to listen to tonight!

Great, I can collect materials again!

Gongshu Chou had just seen Ji You and the Yuan siblings go to the back mountain together and wanted to follow them, but was stopped. Now he was very happy to see the person he could interview.

The two, finding themselves kindred spirits, quickly agreed to meet. After saying goodbye to Yuan Bingqing, who was planning to return home, they found a sheltered cliff and whispered among themselves.

"After your elder sister met Ji You, she only said 'Greetings, young master'?"

"Yes, that's right. We're not close at all. My brother-in-law and I are closer."

Gongshu Chou sat on the stone stool and pondered for a long time. Then he picked up his pen and wrote, "Gazing at her with tender affection, her eyes were filled with his image. She spoke softly in a sweet voice, calling out 'Young Master.'"

Yuan Chen watched from the side, his eyes narrowing involuntarily. He thought to himself, "He clearly didn't see it, but he acted as if he saw it very clearly. What a talent."

It was already late afternoon when they went up the mountain, and they chatted for a long time. By then, the night had already enveloped the mountains.

At that time, there was no one in front of the stone table in the Danzong's daughter's courtyard, and even the teacups had been taken away. Instead, the lights in the small building gradually came on.

"A thousand-year-old family has joined forces to commit this evil; has the appraiser been injured?"

"Fortunately, Chu Xian died in time, and with the help of a master, she was not injured. However, Spirit Sword Mountain was severely damaged and is said to still be under repair."

On the footstool in front of the bed, as the sound of casual conversation arose, a pair of fair and tender feet curled up tightly, and pink toes trembled lightly like clustered jade beads.

Yuan Caiwei tentatively sat down, her eyes flashing with barely suppressed emotions, and finally bit her lip. Ji You was gently supporting her waist, waiting for her to stop moving before reaching out and gently brushing away her slightly sweaty hair.

Yuan Caiwei seems to have no idea about taking things step by step; she's become very practical all at once, but in reality, she's even less capable than the arrogant guy.

After catching her breath, Yuan Caiwei looked at the face so close to hers and blushed slightly: "I haven't seen Sister Jianzhu for almost two years. Is she pregnant?"

"It's strange, we've been trying for a long time but there's been no progress."

"Cultivators are naturally like this. Affected by spiritual energy, they don't conceive easily. That's why the Dan Sect has a quota of Dragon and Phoenix Pills that are extremely popular every year."

Yuan Caiwei felt the throbbing in her body, held her breath, and tried to keep her words coherent, as if nothing had happened, maintaining a casual conversation posture.

Upon hearing this, Ji You subconsciously lowered her head and looked at Yuan Caiwei's slender yet slightly protruding belly.

Actually, he thought Yuan Caiwei would have gotten pregnant last time. Before coming, he couldn't help but calculate the time, thinking that if she really got pregnant, she would have already been born.

He would be overjoyed to see a big, healthy son, but he would also be looked down upon for having someone else's daughter pregnant out of wedlock, so he made many contingency plans in his mind.

Who knew that Yuan Caiwei only became fuller in the right places, but her waist remained as slender as before.

Yuan Caiwei caught a glimpse of his gaze and couldn't help but bite her red lips lightly: "After you left Danshan, young master, Caiwei started her period..."

"Didn't I tell you, I'm not as eager for offspring as everyone else? What's there to be disappointed about?" Ji You saw the guilt in her eyes and couldn't help but lightly slap her buttocks, suddenly feeling a tight binding.

Yuan Caiwei bit her lip and looked up: "Even if we're not in a hurry, having something is always better than not having anything."

"No, it's good to have it or not."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Caiwei's eyes suddenly softened, and then she saw Ji You suddenly stand on tiptoe, her entire body tense up instantly, and she could no longer remain calm as she whimpered, "Young Master..."

Ji You looked at her with some surprise when she heard the soft, sweet voice calling her name.

The daughter of the Dan Sect sobbed for a long time before she saw this look in her eyes, her bewildered eyes shimmering beneath her tear-streaked eyelashes.

"Why are you acting like a tsundere, refusing to call me 'husband'?"

Yuan Caiwei pursed her lips, her jade-like arms holding him tightly. Amidst her sobs, her eyes trembled slightly as she thought to herself, "Young Master never allowed me to call him that."

Springtime is rainy, with frequent and rapid rain.

Before long, the calls of "husband" began to echo from inside the bamboo house...

In Yuan Caiwei's bamboo house, besides the bed, tea table, and bath tub, there was also a set of books, which she used for studying the pharmacopoeia and painting.

The table, made of fine sandalwood, was placed by the window. On the right side of the table was a thick stack of papers, while the left side was empty.

However, soon enough, a buttock was placed on the left side of the empty space, glistening with sweat like white jade.

Ji You then picked up a piece of paper stacked on the right and realized that it was all structural diagrams of his own statue.

These structural diagrams, spanning hundreds of pages, depict his figure with meticulous detail, even more refined than the statue itself.

Seeing these drafts, Ji thought to himself, "No wonder the sculpture was depicted so realistically."

However, painting and sculpture are different, so the details on the statue are somewhat different from those in the painting, and some details that are not suitable for carving are naturally ignored.

Ji You picked up the one with her chest drawn on it and looked at the mole on her bare chest under her tattered clothes.

"You've observed very carefully."

"Woo..."

At the hour of Hai (9-11 PM), the moon was dark and the wind was high, the night thick and flowing.

Before long, the sound of splashing water gradually rose from the medicinal pool behind the small building, gurgling and surging.

At this moment, inside the main hall of the sect leader's palace, Yuan Li was sitting on the sect leader's throne, with Dan Xunzi beside him. The two were listening to Dan Yangzi recount what Ji You had said about the thousand-year-old aristocratic families joining forces to commit calamities.

Since the sacred site of the sages is to be repaired, it is natural to know exactly how it cracked in order to assess the level of difficulty. Danyangzi felt it was not surprising that the sect leader had specially sent him to inquire.

Strangely, the sect leader did not inquire about the details of the cracking of the sacred land, but was more interested in how the sorcerer had planned and orchestrated the event.

"Is it only by using an infant as a vessel that one can bring forth the immortal destiny from the ruins?"

“That’s right, that’s what Ji You said. He also said that he had personally seen a child fleeing from war, and he had seen those children who were used as vessels.”

Yuan Li remained silent for a long time: "Then why were the artifacts from the ruins later pardoned by Heaven?"

Danyangzi straightened up: "This is the reason why the sacred land of the ancient sages cracked. According to Ji You, they severed the link between the Heavenly Way and the fortune, so that the Heavenly Way lost its power to monitor the human world."

"So that's it."

Dan Xunzi then looked at Yuan Li: "Sect Leader, the fortune of the sacred land of the sages is related to the prosperity of the human race. Repairing it is necessary, but simply allowing our sect's disciples to enter their sect to cultivate immortality is not enough."

Danyangzi turned his head upon hearing this: "Elder Xun, do you hope they can give more?"

"This is what they owe us."

"That being said, we have long been aware of the Immortal Sect's ways, and they probably won't back down again."

Upon hearing this, Dan Xunzi's eyes narrowed: "Even so, we cannot agree so easily, otherwise the world will laugh at our Dan Sect for being able to be summoned and dismissed like dogs even though we were almost massacred."

Danyangzi's eyes narrowed after hearing this. After thinking for a long time, he looked at Yuan Li and said, "Senior Brother Headmaster, Elder Xun is right. Even if this matter is absolutely necessary, we cannot agree to it lightly."

“What you say makes sense, but someone still has to pay for the sins.”

"?"

Danyangzi and Danxunzi were puzzled, but then they saw the sect leader suddenly get up and walk towards the back hall.

Behind the Dan Sect Master's residence is a vast fairy garden. Passing through the uniquely landscaped garden, you arrive at the rear hall.

At this moment, Yuan Li pushed open the door and entered the back hall. After passing through the screen, he saw a sacrificial hall with several memorial tablets, incense, and ever-burning lamps.

Originally, this ancestral hall was filled with the memorial tablets of the ancestors of the Dan Sect, but since the Battle of Weishan, many memorial tablets of the heroic spirits of the Dan Sect's relatives and descendants by marriage have been added here.

However, Yuan Li did not stop in front of these memorial tablets, but reached out and lifted the gauze curtain to continue to go deeper inside.

Danyangzi and Danxunzi followed along, and upon entering, they couldn't help but show expressions of surprise.

They had come here to worship their ancestors many times, but they never imagined that there was another space behind the ancestral hall.

The two hesitated, unsure whether they should continue following them inside.

However, since Yuan Li had not told them to stand guard at the door before going in, driven by curiosity, they couldn't help but step around the front of the shrine.

As soon as they stepped inside, their gazes froze at what they saw.

Behind the ancestral hall was another ancestral hall, but it was noticeably smaller and darker than the one in front.

Yuan Li had stopped in front of the hall and was staring at the memorial tablets placed in front of him.

Danyangzi and Danxunzi, however, were already cold-handed and stood there blankly, staring at the words on the memorial tablet for a long time without saying a word.

The spirit tablet of Chu Jun's ascension to immortality

The spirit tablet of the Chu ruler, whose name was Yu, who ascended to immortality.

The spirit tablet of Chu Jun, whose name is Xiong, ascended to immortality.

These are the ancestral tablets of the Chu family, and Chu Yu and Chu Xiong are both considered to be the main force behind the human race's calamities.

Danyangzi and Danxunzi looked astonished, their minds instantly buzzing.

They had never been to this ancestral hall before, and they had no idea that the ancestral tablets of the Chu family would be placed in their Dan Sect.

It should be noted that for many years, the Dan Sect and the Chu family have never had any contact.

In an instant, they suddenly had a chilling guess, and a coldness ran down their spines.

They always thought they were outsiders, believing that their decision to close the mountain after being besieged by the five major immortal sects, and coincidentally escape the zombie horde and the calamities committed by the thousand-year-old aristocratic families, was a wise and benevolent act of Heaven, where fortune and misfortune are intertwined.

Only at this moment did they suddenly realize that something was wrong, and all their previous understanding was overturned as if by a raging storm.

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(End of this chapter)