"Hmm, actually, your bad reputation wasn’t entirely spread by Dad and Mom. When I was a kid, I spread quite a bit myself, but I was young and ignorant then. I’m sure you won’t bla , right, sister?" Mu Hanfeng looked at Mu Hanyan with pitiful eyes, blinking.
"Oh really? What exactly did you spread?" Mu Hanyan asked with a smile, "Don’t worry, I won’t bla you. After all, you’re my dear brother."
"That’s good, that’s good. I actually didn’t say much. I just told Fatty Wang a bit about you teasing Miss Li back then." Mu Hanfeng chuckled awkwardly.
"Oh, Fatty Wang, that big mouth. He imdiately makes everything known to everyone. And Miss Li, that annoying woman, clearly approached to extort money and then accused of teasing her." Mu Hanyan said, seriously recalling the incident while stroking her chin.
"Oh, well, I was young and ignorant. Sis, co on, calm down. You said you wouldn’t bla ... Ouch, let’s talk it out, a gentleman uses his mouth, not his fists..."
"I’m not a gentleman, I am a lady. Haven’t you heard that won and petty n are hard to deal with?"
"Ouch, don’t hit in the face! Sis, can you actually hit this face that looks just like yours?"
"I’m not a narcissist, why couldn’t I?"
"Help..." Amongst the mountains, Mu Hanfeng’s exaggerated cries echoed.
Watching the carefree scuffle between the siblings, Huayue and the others wore warm smiles, and their spirits lightened.
In the midst of their play, Mu Hanyan and Mu Hanfeng suddenly stopped and looked towards a distant peak where an old man with a dignified appearance was gazing at them, smiling kindly.
"Grandfather!" Both Mu Hanyan and Mu Hanfeng exclaid in surprise at seeing Mu Beichen and were about to rush over but saw Mu Beichen wave his hand and fly away.
"Very good, you really didn’t disappoint , worthy of being a true bloodline-awakened descendant of the Mu Family, hahaha." The figure of Grandfather had already vanished, but Mu Hanyan could still hear his long laugh of relief in her ears.
Mu Hanyan realized suddenly that Grandfather had arrived long ago but hadn’t acted, wanting to see if she could overco the challenges on her own.
For her, this was also a rare exercise.
Grandfather was still the sa as before, silently watching over her, caring for her.
Mu Hanyan was certain if she truly couldn’t hold on, Grandfather would have intervened without hesitation, but that wouldn’t have been beneficial. Because she was a truly awakened divine guardian bloodline descendant of the Mu Family, one day her achievents would surpass Grandfather, surpassing her ancestors, and now relying too much on others would be harmful rather than beneficial.
Mu Hanyan subconsciously glanced at Ye Lanfeng, thinking that his intentions were likely similar. That was truly caring and the best help for her.
"Alright, the injuries aren’t too serious, right? We should head back now." After a mont of playful fighting with Mu Hanfeng, Mu Hanyan felt completely relaxed and spoke to everyone.
"Yes." Huayue stood up, hesitating before asking, "So should we call you Young Master or Miss?"
"Just call Young Master, or just call Hanyan." Mu Hanyan said.
"No way!" Huayue and Zirong objected in unison. The Holy Court Continent had a strict hierarchy, and such matters must not be ssed with.
"Without your help, I could never have overco danger after danger to get this far. So we are the best of friends and partners, what’s in a na?" Mu Hanyan patted Huayue’s shoulder, sincerely speaking to them.
Huayue had used the Demon-breaking Sword at the cost of her Innate Xuan Qi; Zirong had plunged into the midst of danger, leaving his body scarred; and although Jiang Yuzhe wasn’t as strong, he stood by in life-threatening monts. All of this made Mu Hanyan put aside all wariness, and she would never see them as re servants.
"Mhm." Seeing the sincerity in Mu Hanyan’s eyes, the others nodded deeply, feeling a wave of emotion.
They were devoted to Mu Hanyan, willing to risk their lives for her, but Mu Hanyan was equally determined for them.
To follow such a person, to have such friends, what more could one ask for in life!
...
"Young Master, we are heading off now." Uncle Yun said reassuringly to Mu Hanyan.
Beside him, Mu Sha, adhering to the duties of the Mu Family’s Death Soldier, did not speak a word but respectfully saluted Mu Hanyan, his gaze full of respect.
"Alright then, Uncle Yun, Mu Sha, thank goodness for you both this ti. I will specially thank you upon my return." Mu Hanyan understood the rules of the Zong Family; such Death Soldiers were only loyal to the Family Head, and they could not have too much interaction with other Zong Family’s Disciples. Thus, she did not insist on staying them.
"Young Master flatters us; this is rely our duty." Uncle Yun waved his hand, taking Mu Sha with him as they gracefully left.
With everyone experiencing injuries and Ye Lanfeng having expended much Primordial Energy in his battle with the black-robed elders, they didn’t use the Wind Control Technique and instead took a winding mountain path at a leisurely pace on their return journey.
"By the way, Hanfeng, why did you co to Soul-breaking Valley?" Mu Hanyan asked curiously.
Others perked their ears too, equally curious about Mu Hanfeng’s sudden arrival.
"Actually, it has to do with you." Mu Hanfeng replied.
"With ?" Mu Hanyan beca even more curious.
"Yes, related to you. After I went out for training, I accidentally discovered soone investigating your affairs. Seeing them acting so furtively, I paid attention, only to later find out that it was because of Jian Zhongtian’s matter. Afraid they might harm you, I followed them to Soul-breaking Valley and unexpectedly uncovered Gui Yu Mie’s secret.
Although I couldn’t understand what evil technique he was cultivating, I knew that if it succeeded, it would surely harm you and our Mu Family. So, I hid behind those bones, waiting for a chance to strike.
I had heard a bit about the Body Destruction and Soul Separation Technique, knowing the last mont of the Divine Return is the weakest mont, but I didn’t expect that the evil technique Gui Yu Mie cultivated at the cost of countless innocent young girls’ lives was too strong. Without you arriving in ti, even in the final mont of his Divine Return, I wouldn’t have been certain of killing him." At this, Mu Hanfeng’s face turned grave before reverting to his usual stern deanor.
Upon hearing this, Mu Hanyan suddenly understood. She had thought she was cautious enough when killing Jian Zhongtian, never expecting to still be tracked by the Guiyu Clan.
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