Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

"Yongzhen, besides the snake tongue technique, do you have any other shameless cultivation methods? Tell me sooner rather than later, and I won't laugh at you for being such a little slut!"

Jin Yu kept asking questions all the way, because Yong Zhen had been going to Bai Niang's place very frequently lately, making it hard not to suspect that Yong Zhen's hard work was because she had already cultivated a set of seductive and wicked skills!

Jin Yu insisted on coming over to learn!

"Go ask Mingkong; he can pull out anything from his Xiling Treasury." Yongzhen walked past with an air of aloofness.

She really wanted to summon her doll body and, like last time in the bath, corner Jin Yu and give her a good beating. But now the effects of the drug had worn off, so cornering Jin Yu wouldn't do any good. She couldn't very well lay a hand on Jin Yu, could she?

Looking back now, intellectual debates are rather unrefined, while physical fights, especially those involving weapons, are indeed a less acrimonious way to injure someone.

When Jin Yu's attempts to persuade her failed, she was about to leave when she saw her mother, Bao Bao, coming out with Madam Zhen.

She stepped forward with a surprised expression, took Pei Mi's arm, and asked:

"Mi'er, what are you doing here with Madam Zhen?"

Pei Mi was still a little worried. Just now, Chu Mingkong had captured her lips and sucked on them repeatedly, as if afraid of not leaving any marks. Pei Mi still chose to trust Madam Zhen's judgment, and she calmly said:

"I ran into Madam Zhen while I was out for a walk, so I came over and chatted with her about how to get along with the younger generation... specifically, how to get along with the big cat."

Yongzhen listened, and although she was curious that Pei Mi could chat with her mother in the same room, she didn't doubt it much after learning that this was the reason.

The mature appearance of the big cat now is indeed a bit hard to accept.

"If you're going to Yongzhen, don't hold my arm. I'm going back first," Pei Mi said to Jin Yu.

Yongzhen quickly added:

"I'm tired from practicing, so I'm going to rest."

These two made Jin Yu feel like she was unwelcome everywhere, as if she was being asked to leave. Jin Yu pouted her delicate lips in grievance and decided to go back and mess with her own baby Mi'er!

"Then, Mi'er, let's go!"

Seeing Jin Yu like this, Chu Mingkong, who was hiding to the side, wondered if he should find Jin Yu a couple of cultivation techniques to practice, otherwise the girl might feel neglected.

After that, let her practice with Rong'er, and then we'll see if there are any suitable techniques.

The group dispersed, while Chu Mingkong followed Yongzhen and quietly returned to the room he had just left, intending to try and steal a bit of Yongzhen's soul-shifting power.

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P.S.: It's been raining a lot lately, and I've been staying indoors with little activity. My lower back muscles get sore and tired from sitting for too long. So, since it's not raining tonight, I'll move around a bit.

Therefore, I will be taking a break from updating today (two chapters).

Chapter 384 Face to Face

After returning to her room, Yongzhen chatted with her mother, Madam Zhen, and did not continue her aloof demeanor.

Chu Mingkong slipped in using the Dust-Free Talisman. Although he had a mischievous urge to play a trick on Yongzhen, she was chatting with Madam Zhen about everyday matters, so Chu Mingkong decided not to disturb her.

Recently, Yongzhen has been spending more time at Bai Niang's place, and the time she spends cultivating takes up most of her day. As a result, she has less time to spend with Madam Zhen, and naturally, less time to chat.

It might seem like family members don't need to worry about being "cold" for a day or two, but if they don't talk to each other for a long time, they will gradually become estranged.

Even if you feel the relationship is still there, if you really want to chat, you'll find yourself not knowing what common topics to talk about, and you won't be able to chat with your family anymore.

Chu Mingkong waited quietly to the side, listening briefly to what Yongzhen was saying to Madam Zhen.

After returning to her room, Yongzhen first looked at the teapot and noticed that the tea had gone cold. She then replaced the tea herself and asked, "..."

"Mother, why did you suddenly start talking about cats with Aunt Pei today? I haven't seen you two interacting much before."

Chu Mingkong muttered "Aunt Pei" to himself and chuckled to himself. Although there was nothing wrong with it, given the relationship between Madam Zhen and Mi'er, Mi'er and Yongzhen should be considered sisters.

Jin Yu didn't call Madam Zhen "Grandma," which was already considered a breach of etiquette and a step beyond the proper generational boundaries.

Chu Mingkong initially disdained to pay much attention to these awkward relationships, reasoning that any of the young girls in the royal family might be his aunts or sisters.

They were already distant and estranged, and now they had to worry about so many trivial things. Chu Mingkong found it troublesome just thinking about it.

But now that these relationships have come to my own house, I find it quite interesting.

Madam Zhen was still quite guilty about Pei Mi's matter. Not for any other reason than that she was plotting against her daughter, and if this were found out, it would be a huge misunderstanding.

Madam Zhen kept her expression as natural as possible. She took the tea that Yongzhen handed her and said:

"It's not entirely sudden. These days you've been going to Bai Niang's place quite often, and Jin Yu has been spending most of her time with Jun Gui."

I used to watch you practice swordsmanship in the courtyard to kill time, but lately I've had nothing to do, so I've been spending more time walking around the mansion, which is how I bumped into Mi'er, who was out for a stroll.

The topics she could discuss were either how Jin Yu was being silly or how awkward it was to be around Da Mao Mao.

Chu Mingkong needs to clarify things for his daughter, Da Maomao. Madam Zhen's words were probably just polite talk to Yongzhen. Da Maomao's attitude towards others is the same; it's just that she suddenly has a super-sized cat, and the elders can't adjust to it, which is why they feel awkward around her.

But it's perfectly normal. Before, Maomao and Jiao'er were just two little dolls and toys. They didn't fuss much when anyone held them, so everyone loved them. Now they've suddenly "aged" like Yongzhen and the others, so it's hard for them to go back to their mindset from a few days ago.

Even Yongzhen and Jinyu, who have known each other for many years, have given their parents a headache, let alone the big cat they just met.

Upon hearing her mother's words, Yongzhen felt ashamed and reflected on her actions. She lowered her head in thought, paused, and then said:

“I’ve really been too engrossed these days, somewhat immersed in that boundless world, and have neglected my mother. I’ll spend a couple of days with her for now.”

Madam Zhen shook her head:

"No need, no need, Yongzhen, don't misunderstand me. Mother, I'm not complaining that you've neglected me. I've watched you grow up since you were little, how could I not know your preferences? These days you're so focused on your cultivation, so just go ahead."

After a while, you'll hit a bottleneck and your enthusiasm will cool down, so you'll naturally spend more time with me again. It's a great blessing to have the interest and passion to do things!

Don't let my presence dampen your enthusiasm.

Madam Zhen's tone and eyes were very earnest and sincere. Although she was somewhat trying to conceal her secret conversation with Pei Mi, her words were genuine.

Some elders, seeing their juniors in high spirits, would rush up and pour cold water on them as if they were seeing an enemy, but Madam Zhen was not that kind of person.

Yongzhen originally planned to rest and recharge before continuing her journey to Bai Niang's place. After a brief consideration, without much hesitation, she decided to put Xiu aside for the time being.

She pulled her mother's hand and sat down. Although her expression was still indifferent and cold, lacking the tenderness and affection a daughter shows to her elders, one could indeed feel Yong-jin's respect and concern for her mother.

"Mother, tell me about how awkward you feel when you're with Big Cat. I haven't been very affectionate with Big Cat lately, so I can have some experience and avoid awkward silences when I play with her in the future."

"Okay, but Yongzhen, if you really go to find Big Cat, don't be scared by what I said and think it's something serious. Cat is still the same as before, just like..."

It's similar to the medium-sized cat you met the first time; it mainly depends on whether you can adjust your mindset in time...

Good guy~

Cats are now divided into three sizes: "large", "medium", and "small"?

But that's pretty much the case. Chu Mingkong had asked Yuehe, and Maomao was a born goddess with extremely high "factory configuration." She was born unable to age unless she destroyed her cultivation one day.

Otherwise, her apparent age is limited to around thirty years old, a young woman in her late twenties. To look older, she would have to rely on magic or other methods to disguise her appearance.

The cats have now been rotated into their "larger" form.

If you calculate it that way, the girl cat you met for the first time was indeed a "middle-aged cat".

Chu Mingkong listened for a while and had no intention of becoming a perverted eavesdropper again, but it was indeed not good to disturb Yongzhen for the time being. He could only slip out of the yard and take some time to deal with the urgent matters at hand.

It was what my master's wife mentioned, about having the people of the Crescent Moon Kingdom contact the Asura King.

It's really inhuman of Chu Mingkong to do such an important thing during the middle of his flirting session.

There's nothing we can do about it, otherwise there's nothing else worth doing, and we can't just ruin the time that Madam Zhen and Yongzhen are having for a chat.

On the other side of the Snow Mountain tribe, a communication channel has been established with Xiling—still using paper slips.

Chu Mingkong and a few elders of Tianya Tower can directly contact the Snow Mountain Tribe.

In the New Moon Kingdom, the Snow Mountain Tribe is the place where Empress Yueqi rose to power, and also the important place where Chu Mingkong found a way to break the deadlock and bring back his daughter, Maomao. The relationship between them is definitely closer than with other regions.

It even surpasses the commercial town where a certain lady with a penchant for collecting jade oxen lives.

Chu Mingkong simplified the contents of the letter, raised his strong middle finger to Kato Taka, and wrote the contents of the note:

[Chu Mingkong: Snow Mountain Priestess, I have a matter I'd like to entrust to the Snow Mountain Tribe. Please find the Compassionate Protector under the Asura Throne in the Crescent Moon Kingdom. I have important information to tell her...]

Chu Mingkong was thinking of taking the easy way out by having the Snow Mountain Tribe directly inform the Heart-Compassionate Protector about "dealing with the Goddess Bodhisattva," but doing so seemed too reckless.

After much deliberation, Chu Mingkong decided to inform the Heart-Compassionate Protector that he had come to Xiling and that it was an urgent matter that needed to be communicated in person.

After confirming some more information with the Snow Mountain Priest, Chu Mingkong put away the note. There was really nothing better to do, so he could only wait.

After spacing out for a while, Chu Mingkong remembered some things and realized that he would probably have to take Yuehe and Maomao to the Snow Mountain Tribe for a stroll.

This should count as going back to one's parents' home, right?

"Let's find out first what good places there are to stroll around the Snow Mountain Tribe. But wouldn't it be better to have Yuehe lead the way? After all, that's where she used to be."

The message, transmitted via paper slips, crossed mountains and plains, and arrived at the snow-capped mountain tribes that are covered in snow all year round.

Above the snow-capped mountains, falcons soar and circle among the snow-capped peaks and white clouds, appearing and disappearing intermittently.

A group of tribesmen, having received orders from the priest, rode snow-white leopards and wolves, galloping out of the mountain paths through the white mountains, heading towards the old territory of Yueqi, in search of the Asura King's followers.

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Chu Mingkong waited outside for a long time, almost falling asleep while fishing, when finally there was movement inside.

It wasn't easy!

They've been chatting for almost half a day now. Does Big Cat have such a long and meaningful conversation?

However, Chu Mingkong confirmed that the mother and daughter were still chatting!

Yongzhen's side can be said to be resting, or it can be said that they haven't rested at all.

Inside the room, Yongzhen once again took out her doll. Seeing Madam Zhen's puzzled expression, Yongzhen explained:

"That's right, I'll go and rest first. My doll form can keep Mother company and continue chatting, it won't be a problem."

Not to mention Madam Zhen, even Chu Mingkong was surprised when he heard Yongzhen's idea.

Is Yongzhen trying to make up for all the time she missed these past few days by taking turns chatting with Madam Zhen in her real body and her puppet form? Is she trying to keep an old man... ugh! Keep an elder waiting?

Madam Zhen seemed somewhat puzzled and said subtly:

"Yongzhen, if you continue to stay with me in this puppet body, won't your spirit still be awake? What's the difference between resting and not resting?"

If you're really tired, just go and rest. I don't resent you neglecting me!