Chapter 409: Family Reunion, Under the Night Sky p2
The pendant?
Lin Tianlu’s thoughts stirred, and he continued: “This jade pendant, although it and Miss Xuanling have given us some guidance, the directions they provided seem to only lead to some spiritual veins, not the secrets from tens of thousands of years ago.”
But the beautiful woman’s expression remained cold and indifferent, and she casually took the jade pendant from Yu Xuanling’s chest and held it in her palm: “The jade pendant was originally a pair, now only one remains.”
“Hmm?”
Lin Tianlu looked surprised: “Do you mean that as long as we follow the jade pendant’s guidance and find its other half, the ancient secrets hidden within will be revealed?”
The beautiful woman raised her eyes slightly and said calmly: “Perhaps… everything you seek is within it.”
Then, she gently rubbed Yu Xuanling’s head, as if comforting a child: “After she calms down, she should be able to provide you with more guidance.”
Lin Tianlu bowed respectfully: “Thank you for your explanation, Senior.”
“…There’s no need to call me ‘Senior’ now.”
The beautiful woman looked away slightly, a hint of emotion in her usually indifferent voice.
Lin Tianlu was slightly stunned, but she quickly regained her composure and looked towards the outside: “—It’s best that you don’t stay in Lunar Valley for too long.”
These sudden words surprised everyone in the hall.
Hua Shuya’s face was filled with confusion: “W-Why is that?”
Lunar Valley was a peaceful and secluded place, the elders kind and friendly, even Sixth Elder and Eighth Elder, who were usually aloof, weren’t unreasonable.
Although there had been some incidents in the valley recently, they had been resolved, what danger could there be?
“It’s a bad omen.” The beautiful woman withdrew her gaze and said slowly: “The master of this place… is not to be trusted.”
Lin Tianlu’s eyes flickered, and he mused: “Can you… sense the Valley Master?”
“She… no, the cultivation method of the Moon Soul Sacred Sect has traces of my old techniques.”
The beautiful woman said indifferently: “They seem to share the same origin, yet also different. There must be some connection between the Moon Soul Sacred Sect and my ‘Heavenly Sea Saint Yao Sect.’ However—”
She paused slightly, her voice softening: “It ultimately depends on your own choice.”
As soon as she finished speaking, a dazed look appeared on her face, and she quickly shook her head, her previously cold and indifferent demeanor vanishing, replaced by her usual gentleness.
Lin Tianlu chuckled: “You’re still so unpredictable.”
“Husband?” Mao Ruoyu rubbed her temples and asked hesitantly: “What she just said…”
“Don’t worry about it for now, just enjoy the New Year.” Lin Tianlu smiled gently and said reassuringly: “Although the Valley Master’s background is intriguing, she won’t harm us.”
Mao Ruoyu nodded, about to say something more, when she suddenly felt a strange sensation on her chest, and she quickly recoiled with a surprised cry, her face flushing: “Y-You girl, what are you doing?!”
“Although Old Master looks exactly like you, Madam, you are still much more beautiful and alluring~” Yu Xuanling chuckled mischievously: “To Ling’er, you’re like a warm and caring mother.”
Mao Ruoyu couldn’t help but laugh: “Your words are sweet, but please keep your hands to yourself.”
Why was she groping her?!
This girl, after getting her body back, was as mischievous and playful as ever.
Cheng Yishi, seeing this scene, chuckled softly, thinking that there was indeed a deep connection between these two, no wonder the jade pendant was always drawn to Mao Ruoyu.
“Alright, calm down, Miss Xuanling.”
She walked over, placed her hand on Yu Xuanling’s shoulder, and smiled: “Now that you know the whole story and have your name back, let’s go back to the room and chat, and then have a good night’s rest. Tomorrow morning, you can play and have fun like any other girl.”
“Mm!” Yu Xuanling beamed, her smile incredibly bright and adorable: “I want to sleep with the three Madams tonight!”
“…”
Cheng Yishi and Mao Ruoyu’s smiles froze, and they chuckled awkwardly.
Sleeping in the same bed with this girl, it felt like something strange would definitely happen…
But Hua Shuya didn’t hesitate, stepping forward with a smile and gently taking Yu Xuanling’s hand: “Let me take you to the bedroom, Miss Xuanling. It’s a rare reunion, let’s chat for a while tonight. I’ve missed you, I have so much to tell you.”
Yu Xuanling’s face lit up with joy as she embraced Hua Shuya’s arm affectionately, saying sweetly: “You’re so kind, Madam Shuya!”
“Pfft—”
A soft chuckle suddenly echoed, and they all turned their heads to see Yun Yue, who had been watching from the side, smiling gently, waving her sleeve lazily and seductively: “Let’s all go back to our room and sleep, it will be more lively.”
“Yay!” Yu Xuanling cheered, holding Hua Shuya with one arm and Mao Ruoyu with the other, skipping and hopping as they walked away together.
Mao Ruoyu couldn’t help but chuckle, glancing back at Lin Tianlu with a helpless expression before being dragged away by the young girl.
A moment later, the previously lively hall became much quieter.
But the young girl’s clear and melodious laughter still seemed to echo in the air.
Cheng Yishi stood on tiptoe, watching the three figures disappear down the corridor, and couldn’t help but chuckle softly, covering her mouth with her hand: “With that girl around, our house will be even more lively in the future.”
Lin Tianlu smiled: “Although Xuanling is a bit… energetic, she’s usually not this boisterous. She’s probably just excited about being reborn, she’ll calm down in a few days.”
“I hope so.”
Cheng Yishi teased: “Otherwise, Ruoyu will be pestered by that girl all day, chased around the house.”
“She really does look like Ruoyu’s daughter.”
Yun Yue gracefully approached them: “But those girls are having a ‘girls’ talk’ now, should we three… interrupt them?”
As she spoke, the fox woman, a playful and ambiguous smile on her face, embraced Cheng Yishi from behind, her head resting on Cheng Yishi’s shoulder, and murmured seductively: “Or should we take this opportunity to… be a bit more intimate?”
“D-Don’t…” Cheng Yishi blushed slightly, gently pushing her away, her eyes full of playful reproach, her expression alluring.
They had been together for several months, traveling and sharing a bed after their marriage, their relationship much closer than before. Such intimate gestures no longer made her feel shy or resistant.
Seeing their playful interaction, Lin Tianlu chuckled softly and quickly asked curiously: “Yue’er, do you know why Martial Aunt was summoned by the Valley Master?”
“You and Xuanling caused quite a commotion, naturally, it required some… cleaning up.”
Yun Yue winked playfully: “Thankfully, the Valley Master and the others helped conceal it, otherwise, that commotion would have been heard for hundreds of miles. Even if Lunar Valley is hidden, those factions in the Fengchen Kingdom would have found us, there would be no peace.”
Lin Tianlu grinned, his lips twitching slightly: “I did forget about that, I’ll have to apologize to Martial Aunt and the others.”
The tribulation lightning had been sudden, the situation urgent, he hadn’t thought it through, it was indeed his fault.
“We can talk about that tomorrow.”
Yun Yue murmured softly, her fluffy fox tails extending and wrapping around them both like waves.
“It’s been a busy night, let’s go back and rest. It’s New Year’s Day, there’s no need to worry about those troublesome matters.”
…
Meanwhile, on a floating island high above, a magnificent pavilion stood amidst the clouds.
And on the rooftop of the pavilion, a beautiful and voluptuous figure stood, the thin black gauze clinging tightly to her alluring curves in the gentle breeze.
“…”
Wu Jingyun lowered her hands, brushed back her hair, which had been ruffled by the wind, and sighed softly.
Looking up at the clear, starry sky, she couldn’t help but smile, a strange sense of pride and satisfaction in her heart.
Her son-in-law’s cultivation was truly unfathomable, even that terrifying Heavenly Tribulation, which she had never seen before, had been powerless against him.
Even the residual force of that torrent of spiritual energy had required the combined efforts of several elders to contain and conceal.
“I’ll take care of the aftermath, Jingyun.”
A gentle and ethereal voice suddenly echoed from behind her, making Wu Jingyun quickly turn around and bow: “I’ll have to trouble you, Valley Master.”
“It’s getting late, you should also go back and rest.” The Valley Master walked over gracefully, her elegant robe and skirt swaying, a gentle smile on her beautiful face: “You all drank quite a bit last night, you must be tired.”
Wu Jingyun sighed softly: “Second Elder’s ‘Immortal’s Drunkenness’ is truly potent.”
“It’s a pity that it can’t truly intoxicate immortals.” The Valley Master shook her head and chuckled.
Wu Jingyun pursed her lips slightly and was about to leave when the Valley Master suddenly said: “Jingyun, there’s one more thing I want to discuss with you.”
“Please speak, Valley Master.”
“Everyone in the valley knows about what happened today, it would be too troublesome to hide it.” The Valley Master’s voice was gentle: “Tomorrow morning, the disciples will probably learn about Tianlu’s existence. As an elder, remember to guide them properly, and also take care of Tianlu and his family, avoid any unnecessary conflicts.”
“…Understood.”
“And one more thing.”
A more mysterious smile appeared on the Valley Master’s lips as she quietly approached Wu Jingyun.
Then, she leaned closer and whispered something in her ear.
Wu Jingyun’s eyes widened slightly, her body stiffening, a shy and seductive blush appearing on her usually calm and serious face.
