Covering the Sky: The Years I Was the Empress's Strictest Master

His gaze calmly swept over the surrounding rugged mountains and the protective Dao patterns that faintly shone with divine light, and he made a preliminary judgment on the Chi family's foundation.

Throughout his journey, he had not completely concealed his aura.

Standing here now, through the mystical power of the Soul Pearl, he could observe that more than one divine thought was subtly sweeping over him from the shadows, carrying a hint of inquiry.

This mere pass outside the clan's territory is secretly guarded by no fewer than three demigods.

Compared to the Xiang family, which had already declined in the Southern Region, the Chi family was indeed much stronger and could not be compared at all.

Judging from the current state of the two families, if one does not know the inside story, who would have thought that tens of thousands of years ago, the Chi family was merely a vassal of the Xiang family and one of the old subordinates of the Great Golden Body?

Whoosh!

Swoosh... Swoosh...

Before long, a sound of something breaking through the air came from the horizon.

Three long rainbows swept from the depths of the mountains. One moment they were on the horizon, and the next they were already above the valley entrance. Some descended from the sky, while others gracefully landed, revealing three figures.

Tan Lin looked up.

The man in the center was tall and imposing, with a heroic face, piercing eyes, and an aura as deep as the sea. He should be Chi Tianfeng, the head of the Chi family who had come to their aid with an ancestral artifact years ago.

On either side of him stood a stunningly beautiful young woman, their faces identical, both possessing unparalleled beauty, yet their temperaments were quite different.

The girl in white on the left is as aloof as snow, with calm eyes.

The girl in the pale yellow dress on the right was lively and charming, curiously observing him with bright eyes and undisguised inquiry.

"Lin'er!"

Chi Tianfeng strode forward, a genuine smile on his face, and carefully looked at Tan Lin, nodding repeatedly:

"Very good, very good. It's been a year since we last met, and you've become even more extraordinary... Brother Li, how are you feeling? Did you encounter any troubles on the road?"

Feeling the other person's genuine concern, Tan Lin felt a warmth in his heart and bowed respectfully.

"I have met you, Uncle. Elder Li is well. I am grateful for your concern. There were some minor setbacks on the way, but they were nothing serious. He arrived safely without any injuries, so there is no need to mention them."

"It's good that you're safe, it's good that you're safe!"

I thought you'd been staying at the Xiang family's house for so long and never gone out, so you must be rather aloof. But now that I've met you, you're quite witty..."

Chi Tianfeng patted Tan Lin's shoulder heavily, feeling that although his body seemed thin, it was as hard as divine iron.

He couldn't help but nod to himself; the true indestructible golden body was indeed well-deserved of its reputation.

Last year at the Xiang family's house, he came and went in a hurry with the ancestral artifact and didn't have much contact with him. Now, the more he looks at the child, the more he feels that this child is extraordinary.

"Come, let me introduce you. These are your two younger sisters, Chi Yao and Chi Xuan. They are about your age..."

Lost in thought, Chi Tianfeng warmly took Tan Lin's hand and led her to the two women:

"Yao'er, Xuan'er, this is your brother Tan Lin. Why don't you come over and greet him?"

"Greetings, Brother Tan Lin."

Chi Yao and Chi Xuan clasped their hands together, their eyes slightly lowered, a kind of ancient greeting between peers passed down from antiquity.

Seeing this, Tan Lin cupped his hands again, looked at the two girls with open eyes, and greeted them, thus establishing their acquaintance.

If he were to activate the [Perspective of All Causes] at this moment, he would see several causal lines slowly growing and connecting to the Soul Pearl barrier.

In that instant when their eyes met.

Chi Yao's eyes, clear as a cold pool, remained calm throughout.

She was also observing him silently.

The other party showed no signs of being weary from a long journey, no arrogance often associated with geniuses, and no gloom or cowardice stemming from family hardship.

Just like her, calm and peaceful.

He simply stood there calmly, his gaze open and clear, exuding an indescribable air of composure.

It is like an ancient jade that has been weathered by countless storms, warm and understated.

But whether it was just her imagination or not, as she looked at the boy in front of her, she had a vague feeling that she had seen him before when she was in her mother's womb.

It was a strange sense of familiarity that she couldn't quite put her finger on.

However, this did not cause much of a ripple in her otherwise calm state of mind.

She was convinced it must be an illusion; the other person was about her age, so it couldn't be real.

At the same time.

Chi Xuan's beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at Tan Lin.

Her first impression of him was that he was fairly good-looking.

This brief eye contact made her feel slightly more comfortable than Song Qiwen and Song Qiwu; they didn't have that deliberate display of composure or eagerness.

However, her previous thoughts in the reception hall did not fade away with this meeting; on the contrary, they became even stronger upon seeing the real person.

Thoughts came and went.

Chi Xuan's eyes darted around.

During these greetings, a bright, innocent smile bloomed on her face:

"Brother Tan Lin, you've finally arrived! These past few years, there have been countless 'legends' about you throughout the clan..."

Father said that our two clans have always relied on each other. From now on, in the Chi family, we will be one family. The name Chi Xuan sounds too stiff. Brother Tan, please call me Xuan'er.

If you need anything in the clan, feel free to ask me. If you want to go out for a stroll, you can also ask me. I know the Northern Region very well…”

She has a sweet smile, two pretty dimples at the corners of her mouth, and a warm tone. Anyone who sees her would think she is an innocent, lively, and hospitable girl.

However, Tan Lin has been reborn several times and has now awakened some of his past wisdom, making him exceptionally perceptive of people's emotions.

He could clearly detect a well-hidden scrutiny and calculation, as well as a seemingly eager desire to challenge, beneath the girl's bright smile and enthusiastic words.

This young lady... she's got quite a few tricks up her sleeve, and she's got a bit of a sly, tea-like air about her...

Upon their first encounter, he gradually understood the situation, but he remained outwardly calm and said:

"Sister Xuan'er, you are too kind. I am new here and may really bother you in the future."

"Don't bother me, just make yourself at home."

At this moment, Chi Tianfeng smiled and patted Tan Lin's shoulder again, looking at the boy with increasing satisfaction.

He is unperturbed by honor or disgrace, calm and composed, and possesses both exceptional talent and temperament. No wonder Brother Xiang and that Goddess Gu value him so highly.

"Come on, let's go home first. Your Aunt Qin has prepared a welcome feast and is just waiting for you. We can talk about it over there."

After speaking, Chi Tianfeng personally took Tan Lin's hand, rode the divine rainbow, and shrank the distance to an inch, returning with his two daughters to the clan's territory deep in the mountains.

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Chapter 110 He Sees Deep Affection in Everyone

On the way back.

Chi Yao quietly followed beside her father, her eyes downcast and her mind focused.

Chi Xuan, on Tan Lin's side, would occasionally bring up topics such as "Was there a lot of danger on the road, Brother Tan Lin?" and "Is the scenery in the North different from that in the South?"

She seemed to be chatting casually, but in reality, she was interspersing her conversation with probing questions, constantly observing Tan Lin's reactions.

In response, Tan Lin chatted with him casually to pass the time.

He answered almost every question, but his answers were concise, his attitude gentle but not overly enthusiastic, polite yet aloof.

This left Chi Xuan feeling helpless, as if she had punched a piece of cotton.

This guy isn't very old, but he's quite good at acting profound.

She couldn't help but secretly purse her lips, thinking to herself.

It was just a few people at such close range.

This scene inevitably fell into the eyes of Chi Tianfeng, whose cultivation level was far superior to theirs.

However, he has always felt somewhat helpless with his youngest daughter.

Thinking that it wasn't anything outrageous, he turned a blind eye and let it go without interfering.

Wow!

Soon, the four of them passed through a series of gates and passes and arrived at the Chi family's territory.

It was getting late, and the sun on the edge of the sky was about to set.

Upon arrival, Chi Tianfeng made arrangements to welcome Tan Lin and led him directly to the inner area of ​​the clan's rear hall, a place rarely visited by outsiders.

Meanwhile, the way the father and his two daughters treated a certain person was also observed by some observant people who were closely watching their whereabouts.

At this moment, in a pavilion on a side peak outside the guest courtyard.

The Song brothers, who had already settled the distinguished guests from Tianwu Holy Land and others into the guest courtyard, stood by the railing in the pavilion, waiting for their master to return.

At this moment, they could vaguely see the actions of the four people who had arrived in the distance.

When they saw Chi Tianfeng personally leading the young man in the green robe, accompanied by the two women Chi Yao and Chi Xuan, flying into the back hall while chatting and laughing.

Their initial thought of going forward to meet them vanished instantly.

Song Qiwu's expression turned somewhat somber.

"Is that Tan Lin? The one with the indestructible golden body?"

As he gazed into the distance, a hint of barely suppressed jealousy lingered in his voice:

"He truly was born into a good family. Thanks to the connection between the Chi and Xiang families, even his master personally came out to greet him, and Junior Sister Xuan smiled at him so happily!"

Although the distance was quite far, he could see it clearly.

Chi Xuan was very warm towards Tan Lin, with a bright smile. It was a smile she hadn't shown him in a long time since she had grown up; she usually only gave him a polite, slight smile.

Beside him, even though he was only fifteen or sixteen years old, Song Qiwen was undoubtedly much more shrewd than his younger brother, and his expression did not show much emotion at the moment.

Of course, this might be because Chi Yao, whom he admires, still treats people with a cold and aloof attitude.

However, Tan Lin's demeanor and bearing were simply too extraordinary. Just a glance from afar was enough to tell that he was no ordinary person, which set off alarm bells in his mind.

"Qi Wu, we're living under someone else's roof, how many times have I told you this?"

One must not show one's emotions, even if no one is around, for what level is one's master?

If you're so eager to investigate, what do you think you can possibly hide?

A moment later, after the four figures in the distance had completely disappeared, Song Qiwen slowly spoke:

"You don't need to rush. Your two junior sisters are still young, and it's impossible for them to make such a big decision about their lives so easily."

Master values ​​relationships and, remembering his past friendship with the Xiang family, it's only natural that he would treat them with exceptional courtesy.

Junior Sister Xuan has always been lively and cheerful, and she's warm and friendly to everyone.

Especially in the last two years, as her features have matured and she has become even more stunning, her bright and charming eyes seem to look at everyone with deep affection. Isn't that how you first developed that illusion and gradually fell for her?

Therefore, don't just focus on appearances...

He paused here, a dark and unfathomable look flashing in his eyes:

"A tall tree catches the wind. This person is certainly stunning upon arrival, but attracting so much attention is probably more of a curse than a blessing."

Don't forget, even excluding you and me, countless eyes are on Junior Sister Yao and Junior Sister Xuan right now. He, a member of the Xiang family who is also temporarily living under someone else's roof, isn't as arrogant as you think.

His appearance at this critical juncture, as an immortal being, is destined to draw him into this turmoil. Even with the historical ties between the Chi and Xiang clans as a foundation, he may not necessarily fare well in the end…

"What does Big Brother mean?"

"Since we are sending that 'crippled' person off on his final journey, he will naturally not leave anytime soon."

Song Qiwen sneered:

"The Chi family is not the Xiang family. This place is full of internal strife, with complex relationships and many rules. Recently, it has also attracted a large number of talented individuals."

If he knows what's good for him, he'll just behave himself and let things be.

If he's foolish enough to think he's someone special, even if his indestructible golden body is as strong as described in ancient texts, he's still far from reaching his full potential. The Chi family has plenty of people to teach him a lesson.

Meng Lu of the Big Dipper Sect, Song Zecen of the Heavenly Martial Holy Land… who knows how long they'll have to stay?