Madam, please ascend.

Chapter 367 Aunt Chun
As the residence of the Wen family's ancestor, Zhenxia Terrace has always been quiet and rarely disturbed by anyone.

On the contrary, the demonic beasts quite liked this place and often came over to fawn over it, always getting some benefits in return.

During the journey, Wen Daoxian said, "The Wen family may seem large and powerful, but in reality, there are only a few hundred people in this Yixian Lake. Otherwise, we wouldn't have arranged for auspicious beasts like Pixiu to be the managers."

Wen Daoxian's words were perhaps too modest. In Yun Yi's opinion, the spiritual energy here was abundant, making cultivation twice as effective with half the effort. He must think that the Wen family disciples were all quite skilled.

This is called valuing quality over quantity.

Moreover, there are those rare and exotic beasts to help them. Each of these beasts possesses unique skills and is no pushover.

Yun Yi asked curiously, "I initially guessed that the Wen family had a close relationship with the demon race, but I didn't expect them to be so close."

"This is a long story, and I think our ancestor would be very willing to tell you about it. I won't presume to do it for her, lest I upset her."

"I haven't yet asked who this ancestor was, and how I should address him."

As soon as Yun Yi finished speaking, he saw a figure outside the thatched hut in the distance, holding some fruit in his hand, surrounded by a group of small beasts.

It was a woman with a full head of white hair that cascaded down to her ankles. She wore only a thin wooden branch as a hairpin. The ornament looked ordinary, but it seemed like a treasure from the three realms when paired with her stunning beauty.

She wore a dark black dress with raven feathers, and a crimson incantation was branded between her brows. The red light made the beauty mark at the corner of her eye even more alluring.

What particularly caught Yun Yi's attention was that the woman was quite tall, and coupled with her breathtaking beauty, she exuded a sense of oppression.

Moreover, she made no attempt to conceal her snow-white tail, which, if counted carefully, numbered exactly nine!

According to ancient records, there is a nine-tailed fox demon in Qingqiu. Its eyes are vertical lines with heterochromatic pupils. The left eye is amber gold and the right eye is emerald green. It is naturally seductive. Those with weak minds will go mad if they look into its eyes, or their Dao heart will be shattered if they do.

The Wen family's ancestor was actually the legendary nine-tailed fox?
The woman's voice was soft and charming, very pleasant to listen to, "You're Wang Shenlai's disciple? Then call me Aunt Chun~"

Now that they had met the person in question, Wen Daoxian immediately led Yun Yi to pay his respects, saying, "Greetings to the Ancestor."

Yun Yi, trying to hide his surprise, said, "Junior Yun Yi greets Senior Chun."

Unexpectedly, the tall woman was somewhat displeased upon hearing this and scolded, "Why call me 'senior'? It sounds too formal. Listen to me and call me Aunt Chun."

The woman exuded a strange aura, and her spiritual power was as strong as that of the late stage of the Dao Integration Realm. However, since she was a demon, she could not be judged by the standards of ordinary humans.

Moreover, although she was alluring to the bone, people who saw her would not think of intimate matters, but would only feel close to her. In comparison, the seductive arts of the Hehuan Sect were simply unbearable to look at.

Yun Yi thought to himself, this Aunt Chun is tall and her beauty is breathtaking. It would be extremely difficult to find someone in the world who is a match for her.

However, his master was also tall and imposing, a scholar in a blue robe, and after thinking it over, the two seemed like a perfect match. Furthermore, the affectionate tone in Aunt Chun's voice further confirmed Yun Yi's suspicions.

Thinking of this, he immediately replied obediently, "Aunt Chun."

"She's so cute, unlike my little Dao who's so old-fashioned and always treats me like a stranger." Aunt Chun walked up to Yun Yi with light steps and looked him up and down with curiosity.

Only when they got closer did they realize that she was actually a little taller than Yun Yi.

A bead of cold sweat appeared on Wen Daoxian's forehead; he simply couldn't accept the nickname "Xiaodao."

Aunt Chun seemed more interested in Yun Yi, completely ignoring the little golden beast on his shoulder, and asked, "How is your master doing lately?"

Although no one paid any attention to Bai Ze, it felt a closeness to the Nine-Tailed Fox senior, showing no fear and instead staring intently at him with its large eyes. Yun Yi replied, "Everything is fine."

"That's right. He's a dignified immortal. Who in the Three Realms could possibly cause him trouble?"

Aunt Chun's tone was melancholic, which made Yun Yi vaguely sense a hint of gossip.

Master has lived for so many years; it would be rare for him not to have a confidante in the human world.

It was truly an eye-opener for Yun Yi that the old drunkard had a romantic relationship with the nine-tailed fox.

Aunt Chun seemed to see the inquiry in Yun Yi's eyes and complained, "It seems your master has never mentioned me to you. It's really sad."

Yun Yi quickly added, "My master and I only talk about swordsmanship; the rest of the time he just drinks by himself. However, I once saw a portrait that amazed me. I never thought I would be able to see the person in the painting in person."

Master, this is all the help I can give you.

As expected, Aunt Chun's resentment vanished upon hearing this, replaced by a joyful expression like that of a young girl. She intertwined her fingers shyly and said, "Really?! He's so thoughtful."

Wen Daoxian, who was standing nearby, wished he could bury his head in the ground and pretend he hadn't seen or heard anything.

If the news that his most respected ancestor had a past relationship with the old sword immortal Wang got out, even as the head of the family, he wouldn't be able to get away with it.

Aunt Chun was in a great mood, so she led the two younger relatives into the thatched cottage at Zhenxia Terrace. Inside, there was a hidden paradise, a secluded retreat for cultivation.

Wen Daoxian originally wanted to find an excuse to slip away, but after being glared at by the old ancestor, he had no choice but to stay obediently.

There was no other way; the old man was usually quite lonely, and it was a rare treat for a younger person to come and chat with, so naturally he didn't want to let him go easily.

Aunt Chun is thousands of years old, but she acts like a young girl. She rests her chin on her hand and says, "Don't be so reserved. We're all family."

Yun Yi asked, "How did Aunt Chun become the ancestor of the Wen family?"

"As you can probably tell, I am of demon race origin, so of course I cannot be the true ancestor of the Wen family. However, a thousand years ago I formed a bond with the Wen family and even used my blood to help them overcome difficulties, so strictly speaking, they can also be considered my 'bloodline'."

"I see."

"The Wen family are descendants of the 'Beast Taming Sect.' Even after the sect was destroyed, they still sought a way to coexist peacefully with the demon race, which made us quite compatible. So I asked the King God to paint a portrait of them, which can be considered as finding a suitable place for these people and the demon race they desperately preserved."

As Aunt Chun spoke, her nine fox tails swayed gently behind her, as if she couldn't help but feel happy every time she mentioned the God of War.

Yun Yi couldn't help but ask, "How did Master... come to know Aunt Chun?"

This question was exactly what Aunt Chun wanted to ask; she was just looking forward to reminiscing about old friends and stories.

However, this caused Wen Daoxian a lot of trouble. He kept his eyes down and his mind focused, afraid of hearing anything he shouldn't have.

Don't be fooled by the ancestor's kind and generous attitude towards Yun Yi; when he gets angry, he can be quite terrifying.

Although the Wen family deeply respected and loved their matriarch, they were also quite troubled by her unpredictable temperament.

There's nothing that can be done; that's just how nine-tailed foxes are by nature.

(End of this chapter)