Chapter Seven, Conclusion.

The meaning of the master, I dare not presume to speculate recklessly.

Longyi, how do I deserve to be treated this way

It turns out that the "count" in "you win" has this meaning

Ji Yunhe continued to question: "Do the esteemed guests not know of the obstinate nature of this merman? If ordinary means could compel him to submit, why would Princess Shunde have sent him to my Demon Taming Valley? Is there anything wrong with me using some gentle methods to make him yield in another way? As a demon tamer, is it a crime for me to perform a little act in front of him?"

The sound of water dripping echoed as Ji Yunhe lowered her head to watch the blood slowly flow into the drain of the dungeon, as if attempting to shatter the deathly silence. Suddenly, she spoke up

One must act like Lin Canglan, yet one cannot do so without any reservations

There is another hand, another pair of eyes, watching her, as well as the entire Demon Taming Valley

The silver strands of hair trembled at the ends, and Chang Yi awakened, opening his eyes, which remained as clear and pure a blue as ever

Upon hearing this, Ji Yunhe showed no expression, but inwardly felt a sense of relief for Xue Sanyue

Throughout the journey, Ji Yunhe did not encounter a single beast tamer. The plans she had previously devised to avoid others became unnecessary. At first, her pace was light and easy, but as she continued, she began to feel increasingly perplexed. Given the significance of the merman to the Beast Taming Valley, and considering that he had already escaped once, how could Lin Canglan possibly not have anyone keeping watch over him

The demon tamer raised his voice in questioning: "The Shifang Formation has been broken, and the valley master is using the residual power of the formation to deal with the Qingyu Luan bird. How could you have been drawn into the Shifang Formation?"

He does not care how Ji Yunhe came to be, nor does he care about what he has done to the merman; he only cares that the second wish of Princess Shunde is fulfilled by him

At that moment, Ji Yunhe did not take action. It was Qing Shu, sent by Lin Canglan to monitor them, who could no longer wait and struck her elbow with a stone, causing her to push Lin Haoqing down.

Lin Haoqing stared at Ji Yunhe, as if time had returned to the past, when he was still that gentle big brother. He called her name: "Yunhe." With a smile, the coldness in his eyes was strikingly similar to that of the old fox atop the grand hall

He coughed twice and said, "Of course, although there is a competition between you and Haoqing, my true intention in the Monster Taming Valley is still to act for the royal family. Whoever can fulfill the wishes of Princess Shunde, and whoever has the means to achieve this wish, I will naturally support them.

The demon tamers performed the ritual and then dispersed. Ji Yunhe and Lin Haoqing walked behind the others without greeting each other, just exchanging a glance as they passed by.

The subordinate believes that this merman is obstinate in nature and requires a strategy of gentleness to yield results. Now that I have gained some trust from the merman, I hope the valley master will grant permission for me to have the authority to order others to leave or to cease any punitive actions against the merman during my interactions with him

Ji Yunhe quietly admired the moon and observed the stars. In the entire courtyard, there was only the sound of cups clinking. As the incense burned out and the smoke dissipated, Ji Yunhe stretched lazily, stood up, and walked outside again. This time, no one reached out to stop her.

She sincerely believes that a merman like Chang Yi deserves the gentlest treatment from heaven

The merman nailed to the wall appeared as if it were dead, its head hanging limply. Previously, this merman had maintained a clear consciousness despite enduring immense torment, but now, it had completely lost awareness

"Lin Haoqing was not like this before," she said. "When I first met him, he had a gentle personality and treated me very well, considering me as his sister, and I regarded him as my brother. At that time, he had a small dog, given to him by Lin Canglan, and he named the dog Huahua because it loved to bite the flowers in the sea of blossoms, causing petals and leaves to scatter everywhere.

You have truly given me a great idea

"Oh?" Lin Canglan stared at Ji Yunhe, "Have you figured out something?"

Ji Yunhe took a deep breath, this old fox really can't stand seeing others at peace.

Lin Haoqing lay on the ground, his bloodshot eyes staring directly at Ji Yunhe without any hint of evasion. He resembled a wooden figure oblivious to physical pain, with a blurred face that still carried a trace of a smile. However, his eyes were devoid of any vitality, as if he had lost his soul and become numb. He retorted to Ji Yunhe, his voice hoarse as if it had been worn down by sand.

Lin Canglan said, "The future master of the Valley of Taming Demons must be ruthless. Not only should they eat the dogs they raise, but also be able to eat the people they raise."

She spoke, formed a hand seal, lit an incense stick, and the fragrance rose gently, dispersing in the wind, faintly entering the noses of the two.

Lin Canglan and Ji Yunhe's eyes met in the hall. Soon, he made a decision, because the old fox always believed that he could outsmart others.

Ji Yunhe stared at the demon tamer and said:

She agreed.

Lin Haoqing's words made Ji Yunhe's fist unable to land on his face again.

He was nailed to the wall, the blood was washed away, the dry fish scales on his skin were also washed away, but his skin still remained pale.

Longing. She trembled at the corner of her lips and struggled to utter his name.

The first round, you win.

Winning her is enough to make him happy.

At this point, Ji Yunhe has no feelings towards such scenes. Over the years, no matter how much she didn't want to, she had become accustomed to being the hated one.

Other demon tamers were scattered on both sides.

Just as Ji Yunhe lost his focus, Lin Haoqing suddenly lifted Ji Yunhe off himself. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and glanced at the wall with his bloodshot eyes, then burst into laughter.

Okay. Ji Yunhe did not insist at all. She sat down on her own and waited until the fire next to her boiled the water. Then she really poured water and made tea, feeling completely at ease.

In this grand hall, she has to deal with none other than Lin Canglan.

She likes to sunbathe because it is the only time she can feel "light" in the eerie calculations of the Valley of the Demon.

Finally, Lin Haoqing exerted all his strength to raise his hand just in time to block Ji Yunhe's blood-soaked fist

Ji Yunhe glanced at Lin Haoqing and indeed saw Lin Haoqing's expression was solemn, with both hands tightly clenched into fists at his side

He was hung naked on the wall, possessing the legs of an ordinary human male, complete with all their features, yet he had lost his beautiful large tail—never to grow back again

But he would never have thought that this Ji Yunhe simply did not want the merman to be beaten anymore

Everyone nodded in agreement

A moment of uproar ensued in the court

From his eyes, the entire cage appeared drenched in blood, while Ji Yunhe, who sat on him and grasped his collar, stood out remarkably clear amidst this crimson haze

Although Ji Yunhe's voice did not awaken Chang Yi, it did cause Lin Haoqing, who was in front of Chang Yi, to turn around.

How could it possibly be unclear...

For him, winning the second game is sufficient. He does not care about anything else

Chang Yi looked at Ji Yunhe. Although he could not react in any way, his eyes remained fixed on her, not shifting away.

Guardian, the master of the valley means that you can just rest in the house

"In the first round, I concede you have won." This phrase, spoken by Lin Haoqing in front of the Lifeng Hall not long ago, suddenly flashed into Ji Yunhe's mind

The beast tamer stopped, and Ji Yunhe turned her head to look at the beast tamer: "Are you done asking?"

The only flaw in her statement is that she went to Lin Canglan's study to retrieve the medicine

Ji Yunhe tugged at the corner of her mouth: "I didn't run away, I'm not like him, I'm not afraid of snakes. I blocked the path and didn't move because I was still hesitating." Ji Yunhe lowered her head, looking at her palm, "I was still thinking, why not just jump in myself, then everything would be liberated. But before I could figure it out, my elbow was suddenly struck by someone, and my palm pressed against his waist, pushing Lin Haoqing, who was standing at the edge of the snake pit, down.

Outside the dungeon, there was still no summoner. Ji Yunhe's legs were trembling as he hurried into the dungeon.

Ji Yunhe stepped out of the courtyard and turned to glance at the two individuals leaning against the wall at the entrance. They had already closed their eyes, sleeping deeply, with one of them even snoring.

Is this silly fish, Chang Yi, really that dedicated

One person is Lin Haoying holding a knife, the other person is Chang Yi nailed to the wall, covered in blood.

When we arrived at the edge of the snake cave, Lin Haoqing stood in front of me with only one way behind him. I blocked him, so he couldn't get out. He didn't realize the situation he was in. He protected me and said with courage, "It's okay, I'll protect you. You run quickly."

Qing Shu stood behind him, even more concealed than Lin Canglan's shadow. Lin Haoqing stood on the right side of the main hall, standing in the sunlight. At a glance, he was tall and upright, with a calm face, as if he was still the gentle older brother that Ji Yunhe had first met.

Ji Yunhe clenched his fist, gritted his teeth, and fiercely punched the dungeon railing next to him.

Furthermore, if the merfolk protect me and care about my safety, what's wrong with that?

Originally, he deliberately said this sentence, with the second wish to obtain the success of the Shunde Princess.

On Lin Haoqing's hand, the blade gleams with a chilling coldness, as sticky fresh blood drips along the edge, drop by drop, onto the ground.

As it appears now, it is unlikely that the Qingyu Luan bird will be kept, even if I add one more. However, keeping the Mermaid is enough with just me.

As Ji Yunhe's body went stiff and cold, Lin Haoqing suddenly hooked the corner of his lips and gave a cold smile.

Therefore, Ji Yunhe boldly lied in front of Lin Canglan, and Lin Canglan would not expose her.

In the damp dungeon, two individuals are standing upright

Lin Haoqing turned his head, only to see that Ji Yunhe's expression was icy cold like he had never seen before.

Isn't the young valley master that everyone wants, just like this?

The inability to control the Demon Valley and allowing the Qingyu Luan bird to escape is a matter of state, while the Princess of Shunde wanting the merfolk to speak is a personal matter. The current emperor has changed state affairs due to personal matters... Ji Yunhe coldly laughed to herself, thinking that this young emperor is truly incompetent, being manipulated by others.

Outside the dilapidated hall, sunlight poured down. Ji Yunhe tilted her head back, basking in the sun for quite a while before continuing to walk forward

It is not your fault

"Guardian of the Valley." A beast tamer stepped forward and saluted Lin Canglan, saying, "It is indeed a fortune for the Beast Taming Valley that the stubborn merfolk can speak human language. However, I have a few points of confusion that I would like to ask the Guardian for clarification."

Ji Yunhe stopped talking. In the dungeon, only the sound of dripping water remained, which struck a chord in people's hearts and made them tremble slightly, difficult to dispel and calm.

All the people watched silently as Ji Yunhe walked step by step towards the main seat. Finally, three feet away from Lin Canglan, she stopped her footsteps and said, "Greetings, Lord Gu." She knelt down and bowed, as if everything was as usual.

Faced with such a long silence, she simply didn't know what comforting words to say, or perhaps, he simply didn't need her comfort.

Under the watchful eyes of the public, Lin Canglan is bound to make such a choice. Because the court controls the Demon Valley, it is impossible to rely solely on the prestige of the Grand Master in a distant country. There must be the court's spies in the Demon Valley.

As for how others perceive her smile, she no longer cares.

Ji Yunhe took a deep breath, suppressing all her emotions. She stood up and walked slowly towards Zhang Yi.

Lin Canglan stared at the Demon Tamer for a moment, coughed twice, and said, "Ask."

However, it is not in the way it is now.

Lin Haoqing said coldly

The dungeon had been quiet for a long time, and finally, Ji Yunhe heard a hoarse yet gentle voice of reassurance

Chang Yi's hands and neck were fixed to the wall by dark iron, his skin pale as death, with a cascade of silver hair falling down to cover his entire face, while the enormous tail that belonged to him... was nowhere to be seen

He could not have become this way for any other reason, and Ji Yunhe is well aware of it

She became a puppet of Lin Canglan

Yet this sentence made Ji Yunhe feel as if her heart had been kicked, causing her great discomfort

Such a simplistic thought would absolutely never occur to Lin Canglan

Ji Yunhe no longer asked. She stood before Chang Yi, forming a hand seal, and water flowed from her fingertips. With a gentle movement of her fingers, droplets of water fell in the dungeon, as if it were raining, pattering down and soaking Chang Yi's pale body, while also cleansing the thick blood that covered the ground

The cage trembled, and a yellow talisman slowly floated down from above.

Lin Haoqing left the dungeon with a smile, while Ji Yunhe gazed at the long intention on the wall, and after a long while, she finally stood up

In this brief period, Xue San Yue is both free and safe

Ji Yunhe's gaze grew increasingly cold: "Lin Canglan instructed Lin Haoqing and me to undergo a trial in a cave located in the Demon Taming Valley. Inside the cave, there is a snake den, and everyone knows that Lin Haoqing is terrified of snakes. Therefore, Lin Canglan ordered me to push Lin Haoqing inside.

Ji Yunhe glanced around at the crowd: "I did not participate in the battle against the Qingyu Luan Bird because after the Cat Demon Li Shu broke the Ten Directions Formation, I observed the fissures in the ground heading straight towards the prison of the Jiao people. Concerned about the potential escape of the Jiao people, I went to take a look. The battle against the Qingyu Luan Bird is extremely important for our Yuyao Valley; ensuring that the Jiao people do not escape is equally important, is it not? All of you have risked your lives to fight the Qingyu Luan Bird to protect the reputation of Yuyao Valley and to safeguard the Jiao people, which is also the mission of our Yuyao Valley."

She did not take him down from the wall. Just at the end of the opening, the mermaid's tail landed on the ground. It must have been painful like being pricked by a needle. She just looked up at the longings nailed to the wall, silently watching him.

Lin Canglan sat in the shadow, and with the contrast of sunlight, his gaze appeared even more sinister, and the wrinkles on his face resembled deep ravines in the mountains.

Ji Yunhe waved his hand, and the rain in the dungeon poured down even harder. "That day was a stormy night. When he strangled Hua Hua in the courtyard, he was soaked through. But even when the dog died, it didn't bite him once... He was so sad that he fell seriously ill. Lin Canglan stewed Hua Hua and fed him bite by bite while he was sick. He ate and vomited at the same time, and he had to listen to Lin Canglan scolding him, calling him useless and criticizing his compassion for women."

Her gaze was filled with too many emotions, including hatred, anger, and so much sadness

At that time, with her and Lin Haoqing's spiritual power, it was impossible to detect the presence of Qing Shu

Indeed. I would like to know, when we were engaged in battle with the Qingyu Luan bird, the protector was nowhere to be seen. The protector possesses great abilities, yet did not join us in resisting the formidable enemy. May I ask where the protector was and what they were doing at that time? This is my first point of confusion

Longing eyes met hers, and Ji Yunhe looked at her for a long time, as if he had just regained consciousness. He opened his mouth, but couldn't make a sound.

Soon, Lin Canglan arranged for her to go to the snake cave with Lin Haoying.

Please drink the wake-up tea and don't fall asleep. You must have fallen asleep anyway. " Ji Yunhe said, stretching lazily. "It's okay to sleep for half an hour. You're all tired. I'll be back in a while."

Once everyone had left, Ji Yunhe finally stepped out of the main hall

However," Lin Canglan spoke again, "Yunhe has just woken up. Rest and recuperation are still more important. You are all my children, so don't tire yourselves out."

Ji Yunhe's palm hung down by his side, but his five fingers slowly clenched into a fist.

According to Yi Guzhu, how long should I rest?

The voice of the mermaid, like a soft brush, swept gently across her heart, clearing away the chaos and soothing those unresolved emotions

He was making things difficult for her just to let his mild-tempered son see how this cunning Ji Yunhe could safely navigate through these difficulties. He wanted to tell his son that these methods were too simple.

At that moment, I understood that Lin Canglan wanted a ruthless son. As long as Lin Haoqing had not transformed into the figure he desired, such matters would never cease. Therefore, when Lin Haoqing reached out to me for help once again, I made a choice

Two people at the door exchanged a glance, their expressions showing a hint of confusion, yet they did not speak further

She did not want him to suffer, nor did she wish to see him in such a feeble state again

At the moment the yellow talisman fell, the person on the wall took a slightly heavier breath for an instant, a sound so faint, yet so clear in the silence of the cage

Ji Yunhe's words spoken in this hall today were not only intended for those present.

It was Ji Yunhe who helped her achieve this. Although at the beginning of the competition, Ji Yunhe decided to do so and was completely confident that she could make the merman speak before Lin Haoqing.

The sound of sarcasm clashed heavily, and Lin Haoqing was caught completely off guard, being struck to the ground by a punch from Ji Yunhe. He opened his mouth to spit, a mixture of saliva and blood, and unexpectedly spat out two teeth.

Ji Yunhe watched him, quietly seeing him off as usual

Ji Yunhe's eyes flickered, glanced at the two of them, coldly smiled in his heart, only thinking that Lin Canglan, this old fox, was narrow-minded. He must be holding a grudge against himself for making demands in the court today, so he casually found an excuse to confine her.

Being still on the wanted list signifies that one has not been apprehended

Seeing Ji Yunhe like this, the two truly believed that this protector was as everyone described, a person of casual disposition, and they stood outside the door in silence

Ji Yunhe turned around, continued to lower her head and observe her heart, making no statement whatsoever

He forced himself to remain calm and said: "I would appreciate it if the protector could provide an answer."

Ji Yunhe walked into the Li Feng Hall. After the chaos caused by the Qingyu Luan bird, half of the Li Feng Hall had collapsed and had not yet been repaired. The light from the sky shone in from the ruined side, stopping just one foot in front of the main seat

Why would I deceive you? The Ten Directions Array has ten focal points, one of which may be beneath the cage of the mermaid, while another is in the pond of the back courtyard of the Windy Hall. This is why the mermaid and I suddenly appeared from the pond. If you do not believe me, then tell me, how could I bring such a radiant mermaid, avoiding the attention of everyone, to silently appear in the back courtyard of the Windy Hall? And why would I do such a thing?

She waved her hand, as usual did not close the door, and swaggered away

As she approached the place where the merman was imprisoned, Ji Yunhe's confusion had turned into a sense of panic. Coupled with Lin Canglan's actions of confining her, Ji Yunhe had a vague suspicion in her heart. However, she was unwilling to believe this suspicion, so she was desperately trying to deny it in her heart.

In response to this request, Lin Canglan might have various speculations about her intentions. He may think that this Ji Yunhe truly wishes to use this competition to win the position of the valley master. He might also consider that Ji Yunhe is scheming behind the scenes, attempting to leverage this contest for some ulterior motives.

Ji Yunhe felt a slight stir of emotions, yet could only suppress all feelings, not daring to reveal even the slightest hint. She continued to listen to the demon tamer speaking:

"Chang Yi." Ji Yunhe called to him

After a moment, Ji Yunhe brought out a tea table and a set of tea utensils. She showed no sign of irritation from being confined, placed the tea table on the stone table in the courtyard, and turned to invite the two people at the entrance of the yard: "It’s stuffy sitting inside, and you must be tired standing. Come over and have some tea with me, let’s chat."

In fact, Ji Yunhe was quite eager for someone to challenge her during this trip; otherwise, she would not have found an opportunity to "claim credit" for herself.

Lin Canglan placed her under house arrest, while Lin Haoqing provided assistance to the merman... It turns out that the father and son duo collaborated to put on such a splendid performance

The merman must willingly open his tail, supplemented by the use of medicine. You use your affection to make the merman speak, and I can also use his affection for you to make him cut off his tail

When I teach newcomers in the Valley of Demons, I have repeatedly mentioned that taming demons is not about crude beating to make them submit. Taming demons involves observing their hearts, discerning their intentions, and thereby guiding their hearts to obedience; when their hearts are in harmony, they will submit. Let us not forget that the Princess of Shunde not only requires him to speak and to have long legs, but also that his heart must never rebel.

Before Lin Haoqing could stand up, Ji Yunhe lunged forward like a ferocious beast, seizing Lin Haoqing by the collar. Without a word, she unleashed two punches, three punches, and an uncountable number of blows continued to rain down on Lin Haoqing's face

The court originally intended to punish my Demon Taming Valley, but fortunately, you..." Lin Canglan pointed at Ji Yunhe, "You have fulfilled the first wish of Princess Shunde, and she is very pleased. She has interceded with the Emperor on our behalf, and the Emperor has shown mercy, not holding us accountable. Yunhe, you have made a great contribution

The Princess of Shunde has three wishes: the first wish is for this demon to speak human words, the second wish is for this demon to transform its tail into legs, and the third wish is for its heart to be forever free of rebellion

The blood drips, and it has become impossible to distinguish whether it is his blood or the blood from Ji Yunhe's own fist.

The moonlight is hazy, and the night in the Valley of Monsters is so quiet that even the sound of insects is scarce

"How did you end up like this?" Ji Yunhe's voice was extremely hoarse; if it were not for the profound silence of this dungeon, Lin Haoqing would have almost certainly been unable to hear her voice

Ji Yunhe sighed slightly; the fragrance of the flowers in the Demon Taming Valley had a remarkable effect on calming the mind and soothing the spirit. With a little more refinement, it would be no different from the Soul-Confounding Elixir.

After he was rescued, he was like a person possessed by a venomous snake, no longer the gentle youth he once was

"The choice I made back then has harmed you today." Ji Yunhe gritted her teeth, "I was wrong... I am sorry, it was my mistake."

Feeling weary from lying in the room, going out for a walk could also be considered a form of rest. Ji Yunhe waved away someone's hand and took a step forward, but the two stepped in again, blocking her path.

In an instant, all these thoughts surged into Ji Yunhe's mind, as if the warm blood that had just momentarily left her body had suddenly rushed back, flooding her brain with all the fervor!

Ji Yunhe's gaze was icy, instilling fear in the one who dared to ask.

Ji Yunhe gazed at Lin Canglan, her expression icy, as if all of this was truly an effort to tame the merman and seize the position of the valley master

Lin Haoqing flicked the knife in his hand, and a few drops of thick blood splattered out, some landing at Ji Yunhe's feet, while others splashed onto the hem of her garment. In an instant, the blood was absorbed into the fabric's seams, rapidly dyeing a blood-red flower on her clothing.

For so many years, I have always believed that I made the right choice back then, because after that, Lin Haoqing was never forced by Lin Canglan to suffer again. However, Changyi..." Ji Yunhe looked up at him at this moment

I and Lin Haoqing's relationship is getting better and better. We do homework together. Whenever I don't understand, he teaches me. He often says I am smart. Lin Canglan also generously praises me. He even took me as his adopted daughter. In everyone's eyes, our relationship is excellent.

The color drained from Ji Yunhe's face in an instant

Later, it seemed that Lin Haoqing truly died in that snake cave

Master, within the Shifang Formation, I have been contemplating how to further tame this mermaid after leaving the Shifang Formation, in order to fulfill the wishes of Princess Shunde

Ji Yunhe looked up, meeting Chang Yi's gaze: "Chang Yi, Lin Haoqing back then was quite similar to you. But later on..."

He does not seem surprised that Ji Yunhe would come here

The mouth is indeed tight

The two exchanged a puzzled glance and then shook their heads: "We appreciate the protector's good intentions, and we will remain here to ensure that no one disturbs the protector's tranquility."

"Guardian." Lin Haoqing straightened his back and arrogantly glanced at Ji Yunhe, who was sitting on the ground, "The merman's tail has been completed. If you wish to associate with him, then associate with him."

They must have deceived you. Ji Yunhe clenched her fist, her lips trembling slightly, "I am sorry"

Although she had these thoughts in her mind, Ji Yunhe did not show any expression on her face and simply lowered her head and said: "Yunhe is fortunate"

His tail was split, slowly, gradually transforming into the shape of a human leg

Lin Haoqing covered his mouth, coughed twice, and did not dwell on the matter of Ji Yunhe hitting him, instead, he opened the door and left on his own.

Secondly, the merman is obstinate and unyielding, as you all know. The guardian and the merman disappeared together; where exactly did they go, and what did they experience? Why did they ultimately reappear in the backyard of the Lìfēng Hall? This is the second point of confusion. Thirdly, after the guardian and the merman appeared, during the guardian's unconsciousness, the merman fought desperately to protect the guardian

Upon hearing these words, Ji Yunhe clenched her teeth tightly, the veins on her forehead slightly bulging, and bloodshot anger flared in her eyes. Unable to suppress all these emotions any longer, Ji Yunhe kicked open the door of the cage and stepped inside with two strides

He merely used Ji Yunhe to educate his own child, telling him that to harm someone, one cannot simply lay out a plan in such a straightforward manner

Ji Yunhe could easily guess how they managed to make Chang Yi open up.

However, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lin Canglan took advantage of her. Today, Ji Yunhe will also leverage this "watchful crowd" to put forth her own demands

In this chaos, even if it can exchange one person's freedom, it still holds some value

The emperor's biological sister wields power that obscures the heavens

They stopped her: "Guardian, the Valley Master has asked you to take a good rest these days. We hope you do not disappoint the Valley Master's kind intentions."

However, previously, Qing Shu also spoke on behalf of Lin Canglan, stating that these were merely nourishing medicines, and the valley master would certainly not punish her for this. Qing Shu also mentioned that the valley master did not wish for her to die and intended to preserve her position as protector.

Lin Haoqing's provocation, how could Lin Canglan be unaware of it? If Lin Canglan does not permit it, then no one can trouble her. And if Lin Canglan permits it, then it is Lin Canglan who is provoking her.

This ... ...

This old fox has always been like this, using her as a teaching material

After being captured, the merman uttered a statement that only concerned the safety of the protector. My subordinate wishes to know what the current relationship is between the protector and this merman.

Lin Canglan continued, "The Qingyu Luan bird has caused great chaos in the Yuyao Valley, taking away Xue Sanyue, resulting in many beast tamers in the valley being injured, killed, or missing..." He coughed twice, seemingly in great pain, "...The court is furious and has dispatched the Grand Master to pursue Xue Sanyue and the Qingyu Luan bird."

It is a pity that she had not crafted many incense sticks before, and now this sea of flowers is withered. Who knows how many years it will take for them to grow back to such a lush appearance? This calming incense is truly precious, and each stick counts. If it were not for the purpose of visiting Changyi today, she would have been reluctant to light it.

She walked through the sea of flowers in the Valley of Beast Tamers. The sea of flowers in the Valley of Beast Tamers had been nearly destroyed in the previous battle, with the ground cracked and fallen petals scattered everywhere, devoid of the rich fragrance that once filled the air, yet no one would pass through this place in the dead of night

Lin Canglan smiled, the wrinkles on his face deepening a little more: "Get up. You are now a meritorious minister of the Demon Taming Valley."

Lin Haoqing's words exploded in Ji Yunhe's ears. She looked at the merman on the wall, and saw his split tail gradually becoming more like human legs. His beautiful fish scales withered and fell to the ground, resembling a pile of dead flakes. The lotus fish tail gradually shortened, transforming into five toes

Ji Yunhe slightly curled the corners of her lips

He was very fond of Huahua, but not long after, Lin Canglan ordered him to kill the dog. He did not comply and was beaten quite severely, yet he still did not do it. Then Lin Canglan threatened him, saying that if he did not kill the dog, he would kill me, and if he did not kill me, then Lin Canglan would take matters into his own hands and kill me himself

She opened her lips several times as if to say something, but in the end, she closed them again

Ji Yunhe spoke briefly, but behind it was the matter of Lin Canglan administering her the secret medicine. After the death of the puppy Huahua, Lin Canglan began to give Ji Yunhe the secret medicine. Since that time, she had to wait for Lin Canglan to grant her the antidote every month, so that she could alleviate the tearing pain within her body

As night fell, Ji Yunhe planned to visit Changyi. However, upon exiting the courtyard, she discovered that two demon tamers were guarding outside the door.

At that moment, I turned my head and saw Lin Canglan's demon servant, who glared at me coldly. When I turned back, I saw Lin Haoqing, who had fallen into the snake pit. To this day, I still remember his incredulous gaze, as if he had seen a ghost

He watched Ji Yunhe as if he were watching a play: "A mermaid must willingly open its tail, supplemented by medicine. You use your affection to make the mermaid speak, and I can use his affection for you to make him cut open his tail"

Lin Haoqing cried out loud and killed Huahua.

Lin Canglan instructed her to push Lin Haoqing into the snake pit, but she did not agree. She endured a month of suffering worse than death. Lin Canglan told her that if it were not her, there would be others to carry out this task.

Ji Yunhe spoke, seemingly recalling that scene, and a slight smile appeared at the corners of her lips

Chang Yi looked down at Ji Yunhe for a long time: "As long as you are fine... it's good." His voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible; Ji Yunhe guessed the words by reading the shape of his lips.

The mermaid's tail has been completed

Ji Yunhe stood outside the cage, feeling as if all the warm blood in her body had vanished in an instant. A chill surged into her stomach, penetrating her spine, and that shivering coldness crawled up her backbone to the back of her head, immediately freezing her entire brain.

Ji Yunhe slightly tilted her head and glanced at the demon tamer, realizing in her heart—this is Lin Haoqing's person, Lin Haoqing is making things difficult for her.

Ji Yunhe nodded slightly: "Alright." She turned around, returned to the courtyard, did not close the door, and walked straight into the house. Upon entering the inner room, she also did not close the door and began rummaging through boxes and cabinets to find something.

Ji Yunhe looked at the demon tamers in the hall with disdain. When it came time to speak with professional skills, they all fell silent as if they were mute.

When recalling this old matter, Ji Yunhe seemed to still be troubled, remaining silent for a long time. When she finally spoke again, her voice had become much hoarser

Ji Yunhe's anger, in his view, was merely the unwillingness to accept defeat; the more furious she became, the happier he felt

"Ji Yunhe." Lin Haoqing had one eye already swollen and filled with blood, making him look like a true monster, "Are you crazy?"

However, I am merely a tool for training Lin Haoqing, just like Huahua. Huahua is destined to be the dog that gets eaten, and I am the one destined to be consumed.

After this question was asked, the entire venue fell silent.

Lin Haoqing has recovered from his illness, so I went to see him. I asked him if he hated me, after all, he had killed the dog he loved so much for my sake. But Lin Haoqing said no, he said I was not at fault. He mentioned that the only consolation he could find in this matter was that at least he saved me

Ji Yunhe's expression was calm, as if she were recounting someone else's story

When I found the merman, the merman's cage had collapsed, embedded between the cracks of the mountain rocks. As I was contemplating how to deal with him, the array of ten directions was activated once again. You should still have some impression of this.

Before there was even a chance to say another word, Ji Yunhe landed a punch on Lin Haoqing's face

The flickering light of the torches on the stone walls of the prison danced back and forth, and Ji Yunhe's somewhat hurried footsteps echoed in the empty dungeon. She finally arrived in the depths of the dungeon, where yellow talismans inscribed with restrictions were affixed both inside and outside the cell. With so many yellow talismans, they were sufficient to suppress all the demonic power of the monsters.

Now, the first wish of the Shunde Princess has been fulfilled

Ji Yunhe felt a pang in her heart; the most important condition for the merman to reveal his tail was his willingness. If the merman was unwilling, no matter how many medicines were administered or how much his tail was mutilated, it would not succeed in revealing his tail.

My disappearance with the merman was due to being pulled into the activated Ten Directions Array

However, at this moment, Ji Yunhe truly feels happy, as from now on, she can justifiably intervene in the endless torment faced by Changyi.

He only wants to surpass Ji Yunhe, to win against this guardian of the Beast Taming Valley who has seemingly been stronger than him in every aspect since childhood

"Your arrival is of no use." Lin Haoqing coldly sheathed the knife, "The mermaid's tail was severed by me, and everyone knows it."

Ji Yunhe spoke with a calm and powerful demeanor, neither hurried nor slow. After finishing her discourse, the demon tamers exchanged glances, yet no one stepped forward to refute her

Later on, it will be her fault

I stood at the edge of the snake cave and kicked away the hand he extended towards me in desperation. Ji Yunhe's eyes turned slightly red as she said, "Why is it that from the moment you were born, you were destined to hold the position of the master of the Demon Taming Valley? I said, with such a cowardly appearance, you are utterly unworthy. I also said, during this time, I have truly found you repulsive. You might as well die here."

Thus, Ji Yunhe nodded

"Thank you, Lord Xie." Ji Yunhe stood up, still positioned in the center of the main hall

Chang Yi did not speak, probably because he lacked the strength to do so. The matter of ending this was a tremendous loss for him

However, no response was received

Fighting to the death to protect

She spoke these words, half true and half false, a blend of reality and illusion, leaving no one able to question anything

He did what he had decided to do, and he had long considered the consequences of this matter

Ji Yunhe was uncertain about the intention behind Lin Canglan's words, and ultimately responded with a fist salute

Lin Canglan waved his hand and said, "I am tired, everyone may leave now."

These doubts are merely questioning what I have been doing during this period. There is nothing that cannot be said

The excruciating pain and dizziness caused Lin Haoqing to momentarily lose his senses, while Ji Yunhe showed no regard whatsoever, as if she intended to beat him to death, her frenzied fists relentlessly striking his face.

Ji Yunhe did not linger too long in this desolate land, but headed straight towards the prison cell where Chang Yi was being held.