281: Changjiazhai is strange

“Alright, Nephew, you must be extremely tired from your journey. Yin’er, take him to rest.”

“Yes.”

“Thank you, Uncle. This Nephew bids farewell.” Xu Sanyan cupped his hands in a salute, his gaze sweeping over the man beside Chang Yulian, then rose and took his leave.

Chang Yin Nu led Xu Sanyan away, the two disappearing from sight one after the other.

Old Master Chang’s gaze was fixed on Xu Sanyan’s retreating figure, wondering what he was thinking.

The eldest son, Chang Linmu, spoke, “Father, this person’s identity is unknown. Should we send someone to test him?”

The second son, Chang Fangmu, nodded slightly, agreeing with his elder brother’s view.

Old Master Chang calmly said, “This boy is not old, but his cultivation is extraordinary; he is already in the Soul Refinement Realm.”

“What?!”

The Chang family brothers were startled. They were only in the Mi Dao Realm and couldn't discern Xu Sanyan's true depth. They had initially thought he had a secret technique to conceal his cultivation, never expecting it to be this way.

The two brothers simultaneously looked in the direction Xu Sanyan had departed. Chang Fangmu frowned and said, “Father, with this person’s cultivation, can our little sister succeed?”

Old Master Chang glanced at him. “Don’t worry, your little sister knows her limits and won’t act recklessly.”

“Mm.” Chang Fangmu slowly nodded.

Their Chang family didn't have a good reputation. People outside Luan Yun Mountain might not know, but within Luan Yun Mountain, many had heard of the Chang family.

It wasn’t because the Chang family was powerful, but because the Cultivation Technique they practiced was ‘a little bit’ peculiar.

To put it nicely, it was called ‘cultivating the Yin and Yang Dao’; to put it bluntly, it was a method of extraction.

Moreover, it was slightly different from ordinary extraction; they not only absorbed the essence of the Cauldron but also absorbed the Divine Soul, causing the Cauldron to slowly become foolish, eventually turning completely into a tool.

Furthermore, their Chang family also had secret arts that complemented their Cultivation Technique, which could refine the Cauldron into a Puppet in their hands, with considerable power.

It just took a long time. To completely drain a Cauldron and then refine it into a Puppet would take three to four years at the shortest, and over a decade at the longest.

According to Chang Linmu, their mother, who was Old Master Chang’s wife, was an excellent Cauldron, taking over thirty years to be completely refined.

Therefore, a good Cauldron was extremely rare, and refining it was even more cumbersome and difficult, requiring a great cost, not only in time but also in money.

However, the results were also extremely significant. The strength of the Puppet in Old Master Chang’s hand alone was comparable to an early-stage Soul Refining Cultivator.

Chang Fangmu frowned in thought. That Lin-surname youth’s cultivation was so high, could his little sister, merely at the early stage of the Mi Dao Realm, successfully control him?

The 'control' here, of course, was not by cultivation, but by some 'skill,' a unique skill of their Chang family…

Once tasted, one would know the taste and find it hard to resist, slowly and unknowingly, they would be completely lost.

It was like boiling a frog in warm water; once it reached a certain point, it would be impossible to escape, completely becoming a ‘Chang family member’.

Many powerful Cultivators, even those who had heard of the Chang family’s reputation, once inadvertently caught in it, found it difficult to escape.

Chang Yulian, on one side, slightly lowered her head, looking at the handsome man beside her who was like a block of wood, sighing inwardly.

This was her husband, originally also a talented young hero, but unfortunately…

He was no longer useful.

It was also her fault; she hadn't fully mastered the secret art and was about to cripple him. She also urgently needed to find the next replacement.

Chang Yulian’s eyelids drooped, thinking to herself, “Little sister, this time you got it easy again…”

…

On one side of Chang Family Village, in a relatively large courtyard,

Chang Yin Nu looked at Xu Sanyan with a smile on her face, a hint of sweetness in her smile, every movement radiating youthful vitality, making people feel good about her.

Xu Sanyan also liked this type, or rather, he liked anyone who was good-looking. He was never picky.

Lalan from Ghost City and Xun An Cai from the Dog Clan could both testify to this.

“Mr. Lin, how do you like living here?” Chang Yin Nu leaned close to Xu Sanyan, pointing to one of the rooms.

As she spoke, her delicate body would brush against him almost imperceptibly, and the faint fragrance emanating from her drifted into Xu Sanyan’s nose, making him involuntarily imagine things.

“Good, thank you, Miss Chang.” Xu Sanyan politely thanked her.

Chang Yin Nu’s sweet smile froze, looking a bit displeased, and she complained, “Why call me Miss Chang? It sounds so bad. Just call me Yin’er.”

Xu Sanyan said with a hint of apology, “It’s my fault. Thank you, Yin’er.”

“That’s better. Just live here at ease. If you need anything, you can call me. I live at…” Chang Yin Nu’s eyes darted around, deliberately keeping him in suspense, appearing very playful and cute.

“There!” Chang Yin Nu pointed to the room next to Xu Sanyan’s.

“That close?” Xu Sanyan was stunned. There was only a wall between them?

Chang Yin Nu’s finger casually brushed his arm, and she retorted, “What, is it not good?”

“Uh… it’s good, but as a man, living so close to Yin’er, it’s nothing to me, but I’m worried it might affect your reputation.”

Xu Sanyan’s hesitation was mixed with a hint of anticipation, perfectly illustrating the meaning of feigned modesty.

He looked like he had the heart of a thief but lacked the courage.

“What reputation?” Chang Yin Nu tilted her head slightly, her big eyes blinking.

“No… nothing. Then I’ll go back first.” Xu Sanyan fled in a panic, quickly entering his room and closing the door.

“Giggle, giggle, giggle…”

Chang Yin Nu’s clear laughter reached his ears, making him feel as if there was a kitten hidden in his heart, scratching and gnawing at it.

Xu Sanyan closed the door tightly, his expression instantly becoming calm, no longer showing the previous shyness.

“Slut.”

Xu Sanyan pouted. This woman was clearly a contrast type. Although she dressed purely, she was actually a lustful woman. He had seen many such people.

His gaze swept around. The room was simply furnished, with only a bed and a set of table and chairs, nothing noteworthy.

Xu Sanyan sat on the chair, placed the secret realm fruit on the table, took out a Medicinal Pill, swallowed it, and quietly adjusted his breathing.

At the same time, he pondered what he had seen and heard on this journey.

He felt that this Chang Family Village was very unusual.

Extremely unusual!

It seemed like there were no major problems, but he still detected some clues.

First, they were too enthusiastic towards him. Whether it was Old Master Chang, or the Chang family members, especially Chang Yin Nu, they were all very warm and hospitable.

One must know that this was their first meeting, and they didn't know much about each other, yet they dared to let him sleep next door to Chang Yin Nu. Were they not afraid that he was a bad person?

Unless…

They had another purpose.

Xu Sanyan remembered the handsome man standing beside Chang Yulian in the main hall at that time. Old Master Chang didn't introduce him, and he didn't ask.

That person gave him a strange feeling. He could clearly sense his breathing and heartbeat, yet he felt as if he wasn't alive.