Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price-Chapter 346 - 5: Return to Yunling Town

Five days later.

Outside Yunling Town, Yunling Mountain.

"Children, do you see that large mountain? Once you cross it, you’ll be able to see Sister’s hometown."

"Sister Xue, why is there so much snow on this mountain?"

"This mountain is so small; it’s not even half the size of Cloud Bamboo Mountain."

"Sister Xue, what delicious food does your hometown have?" 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Fang Xue was introducing Yunling Town to the children from Cloud Bamboo Mountain, which would also become a second home for them.

Five days ago, Si Minglan took Yun Xing, Yun Yan, and Yun Yu to the west to the Feiyun Sect.

The rest of the group continued on their journey. Because they had children and were in disguise, their pace was not fast.

The closer they got to Zhenyang City, the more prosperous the scene became. Yun Wu and the children, having never left Cloud Bamboo Mountain, were utterly fascinated by the sights of Eastern Cultivator towns.

But in front of the imposing Yunling Mountain, they felt nothing in particular.

After all, the Northern Wilderness has a hundred thousand great mountains, and Cloud Bamboo Mountain is one among hundreds; the mountains of the Eastern Cultivator lands meant little to them.

"Young master, why does it look like a lot of trees have been knocked down on the mountain?"

Disguised as a maid, Yun Wu suddenly pointed to Yunling Mountain and spoke to Qin Gengyun.

Yunling Mountain is snow-covered year-round, and now among the white expanse lay rows of fallen trees, like chaotic horizontal lines drawn on white paper, very eye-catching.

Qin Gengyun had naturally noticed it long ago, and his sharp eyes discerned more. Those rows of trees weren’t felled by blades.

Rather, they seemed like they were snapped by some massive beast’s paw.

Qin Gengyun, having often followed Niantang to learn the arts on Yunling Mountain, was familiar with the demonic beasts there. The most they had were Third Grade demonic beasts.

But judging by the tree breaks, such a massive paw would belong to at least a Fourth Grade demonic beast.

Fang Xue, also at Foundation Establishment Peak, had sharp vision and noticed the state of Yunling Mountain, her brows slightly furrowed:

"Could a Great Demonic Beast have come to Yunling Mountain?"

Liu Su commented beside her: "Great Demonic Beasts reside in the Northern Wilderness and South Demon; why would they come to an all-human place like the Eastern Cultivator lands?"

Jian Yue suddenly giggled: "Maybe it’s a beast tide?"

Their expressions changed slightly, Liu Su scolded: "Little rascal, what nonsense are you saying? This is the Zhenyang Sect’s territory; where would a beast tide come from?"

Mo Xiaolan trembled slightly upon hearing "beast tide," bowing her head.

Currently, on the Hongzhou Continent, human-inhabited areas only occupy one-third of the land, with the remaining two-thirds being mountains and rivers.

Many demonic beasts live there, but most are below Fifth Grade and lack intelligence, living in the wilderness without venturing into human-inhabited areas.

A very few are above Fifth Grade; such beasts have intelligence and can control lower-grade demonic beasts.

The higher the grade, the more demonic beasts they can command.

At the highest grade, Ninth Grade, they can command hordes of thousands of beasts.

If these High Grade demonic beasts harbored desires towards the human race, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Two hundred years ago, there was an incident where a Ninth Grade demonic beast attacked human realms.

At that time, hundreds of thousands of demonic beasts charged into human cities, blood flowed for thousands of miles, a sight unbearable to behold.

Such a scene was termed a "beast tide."

Every few decades since, there have been small "beast tides," though in far fewer numbers, causing minor casualties before being quelled.

Qin Gengyun glanced at Mo Xiaolan, softly saying: "No need to worry, you’re at Foundation Establishment Peak now, and besides, we’re here."

Mo Xiaolan had experienced a small beast tide in her childhood, losing all her relatives. She was saved by a Fairy, who brought her to Yunling Town, allowing her to survive.

Thus, she was sensitive to "beast tides" and had an emotional scar.

Hearing Qin Gengyun’s comforting words, Mo Xiaolan felt warmth in her heart and smiled, though the beautiful expression was hidden by her altered appearance.

At this moment, a huge roar resounded from Yunling Mountain, reaching the sky, scaring the children pale.

"A demonic beast?!"

Yun Wu exclaimed, seeing several beams of light emitted from Yunling Mountain’s peak in the distance, with the beast’s roars echoing continuously.

It seemed cultivators were battling the demonic beast.

As the lights flashed repeatedly, the beast’s roars weakened and gradually disappeared.

Qin Gengyun said: "Could it be that the sect dispatched disciples to eliminate the demonic beast?"

Jian Yue chuckled: "Master is so clever, there seem to be many of Ye Xiyue’s acquaintances on Yunling Mountain, they’re coming over now."

Fang Xue’s expression changed slightly, speaking to Qin Gengyun and Mo Xiaolan: "Uncle Qin, Sister Lan, Sister Susu, Yun Wu and I will take the children into town first."

Cloud Bamboo Mountain’s children should not be seen by the sect people, and Fang Xue had also decided not to return to Zhenyang Sect for the time being; even with her changed appearance, she did not want to meet sect members.

Yun Wu glanced hesitantly at the gates of Yunling Town ahead, saying to Qin Gengyun: "Brother Qin... hurry over."

Qin Gengyun smiled reassuringly: "Don’t worry, as long as you don’t reveal your appearance, Yunling Town is safe."

Fang Xue and Yun Wu quickly took the children into Yunling Town. Meanwhile, several dazzling lights approached from Yunling Mountain, indicating cultivators performing Sword Flight.

On the flying swords stood several handsome men and beautiful women, wearing the Purple Sun Brocade Robes representing the Zhenyang Sect’s inner disciples, elegant and graceful.

They looked down and saw Jian Yue below, surprised exclamations echoed, and several flying swords descended abruptly. One gentle and graceful woman quickly approached Jian Yue, exclaiming with joy:

"Senior Sister, long time no see!"

Jian Yue had returned to her aloof fairy demeanor, nodding faintly:

"Wei Wan, long time no see, when did you return from your training?"

Qin Gengyun and Liu Su exchanged glances, slightly surprised. They hadn’t expected the gentle and graceful woman to be Wei Wan, the second senior sister of Xiyue Peak, who had bumped Su Hongling off the Beauty Ranking’s fourth place.

Liu Su scrutinized Wei Wan, noting her lovely oval face with gentle features, her voice like smooth, gentle water.

Her figure was elegant, yet not overly pronounced, truly an exquisite balance.

What was most unforgettable was her temperament, akin to a woman from a water town ink painting. Despite her face revealing joy, her voice and manner exuded warmth and softness, able to melt hearts.

Little Hammer, you lost fair and square!

Liu Su sighed internally.

"Senior Sister, I returned half a month ago. Recently, Fifth Grade demonic beasts have appeared near towns adjacent to Zhenyang City, and the Six Peaks sent out disciples to eradicate them. I came out with my fellow disciples, Senior Sister, you’ve lost a bit of weight."

Wei Wan’s voice was gentle, and her observation keen, immediately noticing Ye Xiyue looked slimmer.

Not getting proper sleep, sneaking around like a mother cat and dog in the night, how could she not lose weight?

Liu Su snorted internally.

Jian Yue said lightly: "I was training in the Northern Wilderness for a while, just returned."

Wei Wan realized: "I see. By the way, Senior Sister, I didn’t see Third Senior Sister when I got back, where did she go?"

"Xiyue, you’re back?"

At this point, an excited voice sounded, and a handsome male cultivator hurried over to Jian Yue, face full of joy.