Chapter 8, Change

As if in response to her, Chang Yi reluctantly raised his hand and placed it on top of her head. He then ran his fingers through her hair, meticulously, from the scalp to the ends, just like a child being meticulous.

The big-tailed fish is really silly.

As a protector, Yunhe should lead by example. Lin Canglan covered his mouth and coughed for a long time. After catching his breath, he slowly said, "Twenty lashes. Hao Qing, you will carry out the punishment."

Qing Shu replied: "Master, according to the rules of the Valley, plotting against colleagues and injuring them will result in ten lashes with a red-tailed whip, while causing death will result in lashes with a red-tailed whip until death."

Ji Yunhe couldn't help but chuckle self-deprecatingly.

Underneath that cabinet.Ji Yunhe said hoarsely, pointing slightly to the bookcase beside him.

Oh! The voice suddenly realized, as if just remembering something, "It's convenient to move around invisibly like this on ordinary days. I almost forgot." As soon as the words fell, a white light flickered slightly at the bedside of Ji Yunhe's bed, and a young girl quietly sat there, still holding a bandage that had not been wrapped up.

Yunhe, I was cowardly back then, but not foolish. Lin Haoqing turned to look at her, "After I was rescued from the snake cave, I hated you very much, but after a few days, I understood everything."

Is Qu Xiaoxing settled properly?

Not speaking, it's because it's not worth mentioning. However, at this moment, Ji Yunhe believes that the mermaid in front of her is worth making her speak her pain.

So, what about it? Do you know what I want and how do you plan to do it?

Well. Chang Yi nodded honestly, causing Ji Yunhe's heart to skip a beat again.

Yunhe, forgive me for being blunt. I have no problem helping you steal the medicine; I will give it a try, and it might just work. However, asking me to help you steal the merman is truly beyond my capabilities, as he is such a large creature.

Ji Yunhe remained silent. She had no intention of allowing Luo Jinsang to steal Changyi out, as she knew this was an impossible task

I know, but... Ji Yunhe gently placed his hand on his leg and said, "I'm sorry, it must be very painful..."

It is Lin Canglan

What do you want to change, is it?

It is not what he taught... He is unwilling to say more than a few words to me. These matters... Aren't they quite common in the Valley of Beast Taming? Let the tamed monsters whisper in the ears of the nobility, assisting them in accomplishing certain tasks...

It was he who made Ji Yunhe understand that if she did not push Lin Haoqing down at the edge of the snake pit, then Lin Haoqing would face an increasing number of betrayals and schemes until he was willing to change

Finally, some mental techniques were developed, which allowed Luo Jinsang to learn them. Although it was not possible to make her like an ordinary person, it at least enabled her to control when she could become invisible.

"Alright," said the woman cheerfully, "the medicine is finished, where are the bandages? Get up, I will wrap you up."

Just touch it, and it will be fine

Ji Yunhe did not sigh, yet suddenly a girl's sigh echoed from the corner of the room. Ji Yunhe raised her eyebrows slightly and then looked towards the corner where the sigh came from, silently throwing the medicine bottle in her hand away.

Her wounds cannot be described as having a strong smell of blood

The departure of the Qingyu Luan bird and the retrieval of the merfolk have marked the conclusion of significant events in the Valley of Demon Tamers. Consequently, the renovation work of the Lìfēng Hall has commenced. A layer of fine gauze has been draped outside the hall to shield it from sunlight. Under the early spring sun, the temperature inside the hall rises, leaving one unable to discern whether it is warmth or stuffiness.

Luo Jinsang would occasionally become invisible and return to find Ji Yunhe, sharing stories about the outside world with her. Whenever Ji Yunhe looked at her, saw her smile, and watched her play around, she would always feel that this world was not so bad after all

Ji Yunhe shook her head, repeatedly expressing her amazement: "Tsk tsk, this is incredible, now they can actually handle the Kongming monk.

In the valley of rules, if one has harmed a colleague, what should be done

Chang Yi asked her directly: "Are you hurt?"

Lin Haoqing exhibited no fluctuations in emotion, nodded in agreement, and then picked up the red-tailed whip from in front of the hall, walking to the side of Ji Yunhe

However, she has always been unwilling to let Luo Jinsang be tainted by these matters... Even less does she want to be used by someone, which is Chang Yi

To carry on with the long-term intention, she currently has not thought of a good solution

"But you do not know this reason," Ji Yunhe said, "I was poisoned by Lin Canglan. Every month, he assigned Qing Shu to give me an antidote. I had been relying on his medicine to survive every month even before you fell into the snake pit"

Ji Yunhe remained silent

Ji Yunhe looked up at him, her gaze calm and unperturbed, yet in her mind, she recalled a long time ago, in the snake cave, the way Lin Haoqing had looked at her; that was the gaze of a living person, filled with anger, sorrow, and disbelief

Let the red-tailed whip fall on the body with a "crack".

Ji Yunhe glanced at Chang Yi on the ground, using her spiritual power to activate the spell once more, forming a droplet of water at her fingertips, which she then applied to his pale lips. Chang Yi slightly pressed his lips together, absorbing the moisture from his lips.

Ji Yunhe slowly walked back to her room, the wounds inflicted on her back by the red-tailed whip reopened, soaking her clothing on the back.

Disregarding the orders of the Valley Master to come here! This action by the Protector is truly inappropriate! Protector, please accompany us to pay our respects to the Valley Master!

What he said is true, he wants to kill Lin Canglan

Ka... Lin Canglan coughed lightly, not calling Ji Yunhe to get up, "Wanfufu is probably gone, the children have all grown up, their wings have hardened, and they no longer like to listen to the old man's words"

How can the protector privately unlock the restrictions on the merman

Sigh...

Ji Yunhe glanced sideways and said, "Are you still hiding? Are you protecting yourself or guarding against thieves?"

Ji Yunhe put on her clothes and walked to the door

Throughout the night, the wounds on Lin Haoqing's face did not fade; instead, they appeared even more grotesque.

But Ji Yunhe did not cry out in pain. She has always believed that there is nothing in life that cannot be done, as long as one can bear the corresponding consequences. She chose to meet the mermaid, beat Lin Haoying, and stay out all night. Some of these actions were done out of impulse, some were done out of a sudden urge, and some were done after careful consideration.

Alas ... ....

Luojinsang said, and with a movement of her mind, her body slowly disappeared in the air.

Do you still remember what happened here?" Ji Yunhe did not engage in further verbal entanglement with him, pointed to the small cave, and got straight to the point, "Do you want to know the truth?

You are all my children, and you should not treat each other like this," Lin Canglan said. Qing Shu took a step forward from his side and waved his hand, throwing a red whip onto the ground.

Observing the silent Ji Yunhe, Lin Canglan waved his hand, and Lin Haoqing stepped out from the side

Ji Yunhe spent the whole night "rain" in prison to express his deep thoughts.

He did not lift that layer of clothing; he merely touched those legs through the cotton fabric

"No matter how we choose, it's all wrong..." Luo Jinsang frowned, "In that case, is there no safer way than to eliminate both father and son?"

I am ... ... unable to think of any other way to break the deadlock ... ...

His words are light, carried away by the wind, like dandelion seeds scattered in the air. But when they land on Ji Yunhe's heart, they stir up layers of ripples.

What is the truth you are talking about?

Chang Yi sat up, slightly moving his legs. He was taken aback, and as his hands touched his legs, he realized that he was still covered with the coat that Ji Yunhe had draped over him before leaving.

Ji Yunhe remained silent

He wants to commit patricide

Ji Yunhe felt as if she had encountered a ghost

And now, her gaze and his, in this grand hall, were as stagnant as a pool of still water even in their mutual glance

It is nothing, just a minor injury.

Ji Yunhe let out a light laugh: "Sooner or later, the court will settle accounts."

Ji Yunhe slightly turned her head

Ji Yunhe's expression startled Luo Jinsang, causing her to take a step back in fear

The meaning of Lin Haoqing could not be clearer to Ji Yunhe

After Luo Jinsang's "death", Ji Yunhe was sad for a long time.

Well

Ji Yunhe walked out of the door and went straight to the place where the captive's intentions were held.

Lin Haoqing also understood...

After receiving the beating, Lin Canglan said: "Alright, the punishment is over, let it be, get up now"

Upon hearing these words, Ji Yunhe's footsteps paused for a moment before he continued walking away.

Where she walked, blood dripped down. If it were someone else, they would have been carried out long ago, but she seemed unaware.

Lin Haoqing curled the corner of his lips: "It was I who gave the merman a tail, making you feel that what you did back then was wrong, wasn't it?"

All eyes suddenly focused on the red whip in front of the palace.

Therefore, I cannot join forces with you. I want Lin Canglan to live, unless... Ji Yunhe looked at him, "Give me the antidote. That's my only condition."

After a moment, the bookcase door was pulled open, and the bandages inside "drifted" out again, wrapping around Ji Yunhe's body layer by layer.

Luo Jinsang raised her hand high, gestured a bit, and then pouted, saying: "If it weren't for the fact that I like him, I would want to capture him for the bounty."

Ji Yunhe defaults.

Each whip fell on his back, tearing through skin and flesh. After just three or four lashes, Ji Yunhe's back was a bloody mess.

Lin Haoqing smiled and didn't take Ji Yunhe's words seriously.

Luojinsang is also a demon tamer, but what sets her apart from other demon tamers is that in everyone's impression, Luojinsang is a dead person.

The repeated calls for accountability seemed to go unheard by Ji Yunhe. It was only at the last sentence that she slightly turned her head and said: "Just leave, no need to make a fuss, it's quite noisy."

The girl turned her head and broke into a big smile, like a little sun, dispelling much of the gloom in Ji Yunhe's heart

The medicine that Lin Canglan gave to Ji Yunhe was refined from these monsters

The snake den, which was incredibly terrifying to them in their childhood, now appears to be nothing more than a small cave.

Ji Yunhe paid no attention to their panic, and, lost in her own thoughts, she took down the long cloth from the wall, carefully laid his body flat, arranged him in a comfortable position, and then removed her own coat to cover his bare lower half.

Lin Haoqing was momentarily taken aback, yet did not turn his head, as if he had not heard, and stepped away.

Yes!

She kept a watchful eye, and not seeing anyone following her, walked into the sea of flowers

In this Valley of Demon Tamers, both she and this once-young man have changed

Ji Yunhe felt a pang in her heart: "Chang Yi... I am sorry."

Ji Yunhe seldom faced punishment; she always knew her limits and understood what she needed to do. It was rare for her to provoke Lin Canglan in such a manner, even adopting a firm attitude towards him in the court.

She returned to her room, wiped the blood from her back, changed her clothes, and went out again

As the medicine was sprinkled onto the wound, Ji Yunhe's pain finally manifested on her face. She gritted her teeth, furrowed her brows, clenched her fists, and her entire body was tense with muscle strain. However, the powder did not fall any faster; it was meticulously sprinkled onto every tiny wound.

During that period, she, who had always been strong-willed, was so troubled that she found it difficult to sleep. Inside the house, she hung yellow talismans and burned incense. Several times, she sought out Xue Sanyue, and the two of them squatted in the house, waiting for midnight to 'catch ghosts,' yet they obtained nothing.

When Ji Yunhe arrived there, Lin Haoqing was already waiting at the entrance of the small cave. He had come alone, standing with his hands clasped behind his back in front of the cave, gazing at the deep path ahead, lost in thought.

Ji Yunhe smiled and said: "With the incident involving Master Kongming, how can you bear to return? Are you not going to protect him?"

Luo Jinsang scratched his head and said, "You sent me a message through flowers, I heard it a long time ago, but... I was delayed for a while by that monk Kongming." Luo Jinsang smiled a bit shyly

Upon mentioning this matter, Ji Yunhe's smile gradually faded from her face

"Yunhe," Lin Haoqing called out to her again, but this time Ji Yunhe did not turn back. She only heard him softly say behind her, "Do you think that only I have been changed by him?"

You called me here today for this matter

"I grant you freedom," Lin Haoqing said, "If we join forces, we will achieve great things. I will become the master of the Demon Taming Valley, and I will allow you to leave the valley, never to be bound by the Demon Taming Valley again in this lifetime"

You came today and told me something, although I already knew it. However, in the spirit of reciprocity, I will also tell you something. Lin Haoqing took two steps forward, standing face to face with Ji Yunhe. He slightly leaned forward, his lips close to Ji Yunhe's ear, and whispered, "I want to join forces with the protector to kill... Lin Canglan"

She "died" on the day of the beginning of winter five years ago. A snow demon captured in the Demon Taming Valley went mad, and she went to subdue the snow demon, only to be completely swallowed by it. Everyone thought she was dead, and Ji Yunhe thought so too.

As she gradually emerged from her sorrow, she discovered that many inexplicable events began to unfold around her

"Are you not afraid that I will tell on you?" Ji Yunhe asked Lin Haoqing, "Lin Canglan will not allow you to have such thoughts, even if you are his son"

"After letting you out for so many years, you can't even catch a bottle. I suppose I should teach you a lesson now," Ji Yunhe said as she walked towards the couch

Lin Haoqing raised an eyebrow slightly: "You have no reason to refuse."

As the murmuring voice continued, the medicine bottle was moved above Ji Yunhe's back, and the powder was slowly sprinkled down, evenly and gently covering Ji Yunhe's wound

You instruct the merman to inform Princess Shunde of these matters, and then pour a bucket of dirty water on Lin Haoqing. The court despises those who present one face while hiding another, and at that time, the Lin father and son will undoubtedly be cast aside by the court, while you will gain safety and freedom. You can then logically ascend to the position of valley master. Luo Jinsang said, at that time, you may finally be considered to have truly attained safety and freedom

She sat beside Changyi, resting his head on her lap, hoping it would be much more comfortable for him

Ji Yunhe looked at Luo Jinsang and smiled, saying: "You see, when Lin Haoqing says this to me, there may be two schemes at play. First, he might be deceiving me. He talks about going to kill Lin Canglan with me, but does not take action, instead secretly sabotaging me, allowing Lin Canglan to discover my plot to rebel, thus eliminating me. Furthermore, even if he truly has the ability to kill Lin Canglan, he may not necessarily keep his promise to spare me. A cunning rabbit will be hunted down after its death, and a loyal dog will be cooked. Killing a father is acceptable, so why not kill me?"

The sea of flowers has withered, presenting a desolate view from afar

"Guardian, do not overestimate yourself." Lin Haoqing looked at her with an indifferent expression, "It was not you who made me this way."

Luo Jinsang was somewhat taken aback and said: "Well... but isn't he afraid that you will reveal his conspiracy to Lin Canglan?"

Luo Jinsang chuckled and said: "What about you? My family Yunhe called me back for what? Why did you get beaten up?"

To intervene when witnessing injustice, to kill when encountering evil people

Lin Canglan is self-satisfied. He has always wanted to turn Lin Haoqing into this. A person he raised by himself, does he not know in his heart? If that day truly comes, when Lin Canglan dies at the hands of Lin Haoqing, that old man would probably be very proud. And before that day arrives, as long as Lin Haoqing does not take action, he will indulge him. In the old fox's mind, this Demon Taming Valley is, after all, the domain of the father and son. Moreover... Ji Yunhe paused, "Lin Haoqing is also certain, I will not tell Lin Canglan." In the old fox's mind, this Demon Taming Valley is, after all, the domain of the father and son. Moreover... Ji Yunhe paused, "Lin Haoqing is also certain, I will not tell Lin Canglan."

She struggled a bit to change her clothes, and then sprinkled the powder on her wound while facing the mirror. However, applying the medicine to her back was truly difficult; after several attempts, the powder ended up scattered everywhere, but very little actually landed on her back

The mundane sounds of daily life did little to alleviate the atmosphere within the hall. Lin Canglan fixed his gaze upon her, his expression grave, the corners of his mouth slightly turned down, reflecting the displeasure of one in a position of authority. Under such scrutiny, every knock from outside the hall felt as if it were being hammered into Ji Yunhe's instep, each step becoming increasingly laborious.

She raised her eyes to look at Lin Canglan, who was seated in the prominent position, along with the demon servant Qing Shu who always stood behind him, and then glanced again at the silent Lin Haoqing. A sense of mockery welled up within her; they truly were a group of people living a burdensome life. Even more absurd was the fact that she herself was also an "accomplice" from whom there was no escape.

After much deliberation, Ji Yunhe and Xue Sanyue finally confirmed that the person was Luo Jinsang

He spoke calmly, as if to say that it had been overcast for a long time

"You are not worried at all that I won't be able to catch it." The girl's voice echoed again in the room, playful and lively, "If it breaks later, I won't go get you new medicine."

I cannot kill Lin Canglan

After Luo Jinsang was swallowed by the snow demon, she did not perish. After the snow demon was killed, she crawled out from its belly, but no one could see her. She also did not know how to make herself appear in front of others; her words went unheard, and sometimes she could even pass through walls, as if she had truly become a ghost.

Minor injury

If you already know everything, then I have nothing more to say to you. " Ji Yunhe opened her pale, cracked lips and said in a hoarse voice, "Please take care, Young Master Shaogu.

After struggling for more than half a month, it was only after being reminded by Li Shu that the two of them realized there was the presence of another invisible person in this room

Ji Yunhe turned her head and stared at Luo Jinsang: "You spend every day with Monk Kongming, and he teaches you these strategies of power?"

Ji Yunhe's eyes flickered, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she did not speak immediately. It was not until Lin Haoqing straightened up and took a small step back that Ji Yunhe looked at his calm expression and confirmed in her heart that this son of the valley master was not joking with her

Lin Canglan nodded slightly, acknowledging the situation. She raised her hand slightly, allowing Lin Haoqing to stand up, and then turned to continue asking Ji Yunhe: "Yunhe, why did you go to the dungeon to confront Haoqing last night instead of resting properly in your room?"

Ji Yunhe moved the corners of her lips, but what flashed through her mind was the scene from last night when she saw Chang Yi hanging on the wall.

And the medicine bottle swayed and floated beside her to the edge of the bed

And now, she still wants to leave here with Chang Yi

"How is that monk doing?" Ji Yunhe asked her

Luo Jinsang has a lively personality, is innocent and adorable, and is a rare individual in this valley who maintains her true nature. Unlike Xue Sanyue, Ji Yunhe shares her secrets with Xue Sanyue, and they weather the storms together, while Ji Yunhe protects Luo Jinsang as if she were her younger sister

She mentioned to Ji Yunhe that she had developed feelings for an unusual monk outside. This monk does not enjoy drinking alcohol, does not like eating meat, and of course, does not love her. He simply loves to carry a staff and wander around, intervening when he sees injustice and killing when he encounters evildoers

Upon hearing this, Lin Haoqing slightly furrowed his brows. Ji Yunhe understood in her heart that the matter of Lin Canglan poisoning her was evidently well concealed.

Lin Haoqing's response was beyond Ji Yunhe's expectations, yet upon careful consideration, it seemed to be within the realm of reason.

The medicine bottle was slightly shorter, the red cork was removed and tossed aside, and the girl's delicate voice came through again: "You still know to be gentle, huh? Looking at the way you came back to undress and apply medicine to yourself, it seems as if you are completely unaware of the pain. I thought my protector could endure even more than before."

In the matter of changing Lin Haoqing, he has achieved unparalleled success.

Luo Jinsang fell silent for a long time upon hearing this

"It is a pity that you desire too much, and you even want to take that mermaid away." Lin Haoqing raised his hand and gently tugged at the strands of Ji Yunhe's hair by her ear, "The old man misjudged you, indecisive and overly compassionate, it is clearly you, Yunhe. If it weren't for that mermaid's burden back then, you should be outside the Monster Taming Valley now, living freely and joyfully."

As soon as Chang Yi's head was placed on his lap, those blue eyes opened. He looked at Ji Yunhe, blinked, and shook off the drowsiness of awakening: "You are here"

Otherwise, how could she believe that her wounds were truly healed by this kind of "just a touch and it's fine" magic

Upon hearing this, Ji Yunhe smiled at the mirror. After experiencing the events from yesterday to today, her smile finally carried a hint of sincerity.

"Lin Haoqing." Ji Yunhe called out to him

Lin Haoqing looked at Ji Yunhe, a confident smile on his face: "Later, I investigated the beast tamers who went missing during the battle with the Qingyu Luan bird. Qu Xiaoxing was notably among them. Xue Sanyue was taken away, Qu Xiaoxing went missing, and you, at that time, were also thinking of escaping, weren't you?"

By the time the medicine bottle was set upright and placed aside, the sweat on Ji Yunhe's forehead had already soaked the pillow

Does it hurt

Ji Yunhe averted her gaze

Lin Haoqing stepped out of the grand hall of the Lihong Hall, sunlight pouring down. Ji Yunhe opened her lips, pale as paper, and called out to Lin Haoqing, who was not far ahead of her. Her voice was soft, yet very clear, "Sea of flowers, wasteland, snake den, see you at noon"

"If you want to say that it wasn't you who pushed me down at the edge of the snake pit, but rather Lin Canglan who forced you to do it..." He paused, then coldly laughed, "I have known that all along"

"Jinsang, I need you to help me steal Lin Canglan's medicine," Ji Yunhe said with a serious expression. "The sooner, the better. The Demon Taming Valley is about to undergo a change in the weather."

Ji Yunhe looked at Chang Yi, feeling the slight coolness of his fingertips, and her nose suddenly felt a bit sour.

In an unprecedented manner, a breach suddenly appeared in the fortress of her heart, and she finally uttered the word: "Pain."

Without any superfluous words, it made Ji Yunhe feel as if they were not meeting in this prison-like place. He seemed like a recluse, awakening in the mountains, just as an old friend arrived with wine, casually greeting him with a simple, "You are here."

Later, under the reminder of Shu, Ji Yunhe and Xue Sanyue began to study methods to "treat" Luo Jinsang

Ji Yunhe by default

For instance, the food in the house often disappears inexplicably, there are always rustling sounds coming from the corners, and the door will suddenly open in the middle of the night without any wind or rain

The Lin Haoqing who first met Ji Yunhe was not the same as he is now, and the Ji Yunhe who first met Lin Haoqing was also not the same as she is now

Lin Haoqing looked at Ji Yunhe, his cold smile fading away, and his expression gradually became serious

Yes, it is quite common.

I sent the mermaid into the palace, but what about the mermaid? What will happen to him?" Ji Yunhe asked Luo Jinsang, "You go to the palace, beside Princess Shunde, under the watch of the Grand Master, and then rescue him?

Lin Haoqing sneered, "What? You were whipped in the palace and still want to seek revenge?"

Since that time, Ji Yunhe has not allowed Luo Jinsang to appear in front of others. She sent Luo Jinsang away from the Beast Taming Valley to see the outside world and to travel beyond. Her "Invisibility Technique" made her the only Beast Tamer who did not have to be subject to the Beast Taming Valley or the control of the court

What does it mean

Ji Yunhe's eyes flickered slightly: "When did you find out about this?"

Lin Canglan spoke, becoming so angry that he started to cough. The sound of his coughing mixed with the knocking from outside the hall, causing Ji Yunhe to feel somewhat irritated deep down.

Ji Yunhe brushed away Lin Haoqing's hand that was holding her hair

Ji Yunhe slightly tilted her body

I know what you want. " Lin Haoqing stared into Ji Yunhe's eyes, " You do not like the Demon Taming Valley and wish to leave.

The wind swept past the two once more, and silence spread after Ji Yunhe's words.

She was extremely anxious and immediately ran to find Ji Yunhe, but Ji Yunhe could not see her. She could only crouch in Ji Yunhe's room, at a loss and trembling. This continued for several days, and she was still unbearably hungry, so she began to steal food from Ji Yunhe's room.

Ji Yunhe lay on the bed, exposing her bloodied and mangled back: "Be gentle."

Ji Yunhe opened her mouth, instinctively wanting to say it doesn't hurt, but upon meeting Chang Yi's sincere gaze, in that moment, it seemed that all those grandiloquent words became difficult to utter. It was also in this moment of daze that Ji Yunhe felt that her stubbornness and hardness were unnecessary

Regardless of whether the valley master is Lin Canglan or Lin Haoqing, it is not a good thing for Ji Yunhe

"Hey? Aren't you going to take a break?" The voice of Luo Jinsang came from the air

It is for this matter

Why

Do you think that only I have been changed by him

Well, it is not yet time to take a break

Upon arriving outside the prison, the guards, who were demon tamers, had all returned and stood on either side. Ji Yunhe dismissed them all and entered the prison alone

At this moment, Ji Yunhe also believed that she had probably been infected by the foolishness disease

This condition is quite tempting for Ji Yunhe, but...

The wind swept through the desolate sea of flowers, stirring up a cloud of yellow sand, brushing past the ears of the two individuals, leaving behind a string of desolate sounds

The smell of blood is very strong

Twenty lashes fell upon her body, and she swallowed all the blood into her stomach

The demon tamers all cast sidelong glances at her

Thus, the demon tamers are unaware that this seemingly lazy guardian possesses a bone that is as hard as marrow

The red-tailed whip, with barbs along its length, resembles the tongue of a tiger. A single strike can tear away a piece of flesh along with the skin. If struck heavily, the injury may even expose the bone

Alright, I will keep an eye on it today

By the next morning, sunlight streamed in from the staircase of the corridor, and two demon tamers guarding her courtyard rushed down in haste.

Isn't that so! Luo Jinsang sat cross-legged on Ji Yunhe's bed, "Some time ago, I saw a high-ranking official abusing his power to oppress the poor. I struck him down with a single blow, knocking off both his hat and his head. Ha..." Luo Jinsang let out a heavy sigh, "The court has issued a wanted notice, with such a high bounty!"

I have always had a vague feeling about this. Although Lin Canglan forced you to do many things, I cannot be certain whether any of them were things you wanted to do yourself. But this time... the Qingyu Luan bird caused chaos in the Demon Taming Valley. Instead of using the abilities of the protector to find a way to attack the Qingyu Luan bird and trap it, you went off to search for the mermaid who has seemingly fallen somewhere unknown.

The long intention is still in slumber

Ji Yunhe let out a slight sigh: "In any case, for the time being, help me investigate the situation over at Lin Canglan's side. Pay close attention to his daily activities; he must have a place where he hides the antidote. Let's obtain the antidote first, and then we can plan our next steps."

It has been a long time

Indeed, Lin Haoqing is not foolish. Over the years, with so many events, Ji Yunhe has observed Lin Canglan's way of doing things and is well aware of them. Could Lin Haoqing possibly be completely oblivious to this?

The medicine bottle was thrown into the air, yet it did not fall to the ground; instead, it hovered in mid-air as if being held by someone.

Luo Jinsang's eyes suddenly lit up. "Ah! That's right! We still have the court, the Grand Master, and Princess Shunde! We can use their power to eliminate our enemies!" Luo Jinsang excitedly pulled Ji Yunhe along, saying, "Isn't Princess Shunde supposed to have three wishes? Now we just need the last one. You can tame that merman and hand it over to Princess Shunde, letting it convey the message to her that Lin Canglan has been secretly using monsters to concoct medicine for many years..."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yunhe's mind subtly shifted as she turned around to face Lin Haoqing: "Does the young valley master have any thoughts?"

Absolutely fine. No problem, I rolled on the ground with the monk for quite a while, asking him to look after Qu Xiaoxing. The monk has a bit of a bad temper, but he is straightforward and keeps his word; he never goes back on his promises and would not deceive me

Luo Jinsang was taken aback

Yun He, why don't you collaborate with Lin Haoqing? If you two can manage to kill Lin Canglan together, then the antidote will be easy for you to find, and Lin Haoqing might even promise you freedom

"Jin Sang, you have returned a bit late this time." After Luo Jin Sang finished bandaging Ji Yun He, Ji Yun He looked at her and asked, "Where have you been going crazy?"

Ji Yunhe gritted her teeth and stood up again, while Lin Canglan waved her hand. With her back covered in bloodstains, she turned and left with everyone else

When did you start thinking about this matter

Like many demon tamers, she did not consider this matter from the perspective of the demons

Ji Yunhe informed Luo Jinsang about the changes in the Demon Taming Valley during this period

She raised her hand, and Chang Yi suddenly twitched his nose. He no longer lingered on the topic of his own legs, his brows slightly furrowing: "The smell of blood?" He turned his head, leaned down, and gently sniffed at the spot on Ji Yunhe's neck, his cool breath stirring the fine hairs at the edge of her neck

Lin Haoqing is not wrong; he has become the young master that everyone desires. Most importantly, he has become the young master that Lin Canglan wants the most, which is why he acts without mercy.

Ji Yunhe stood up, exited the dungeon, and followed two demon tamers to the Lìfēng Hall

However, Luo Jinsang liked him very much. She followed him every day. Unfortunately, Monk Kongming ignored her, appearing and disappearing mysteriously, often making it difficult for her to find him

With a heart full of calculations, I hesitate in every direction. I desire revenge, yet I cannot bear to part with the mere act of survival before me

Ji Yunhe turned to leave, but Lin Haoqing suddenly spoke up: "Wait a moment"

Lin Canglan's gaze grew increasingly cold as he fixed his stare on her: "Haoqing opened a tail for the mermaid yesterday, fulfilling the wishes of Princess Shunde, and it is a joyous occasion. Yet, you resorted to violence against him out of jealousy?"

Which one

However, Ji Yunhe did not stop. With a calm gaze, she walked to Lin Canglan's seat, meeting his eyes directly, and performed the customary greeting: "May the Valley Master have long life."

Chang Yi was too exhausted and fell asleep again, while Ji Yunhe stood in place, not moving a single step.

Ji Yunhe did not hesitate much either; just like someone who had never said such words, she turned around and left

Ji Yunhe looked at Lin Haoqing in this way, their eyes meeting, and at that moment, all the words she had prepared vanished into thin air

"We must thank our Yuyou Valley for this," Luo Jinsang said, her eyes squinting with laughter. "Once that Qingyu Luan bird was let loose, everything outside became chaotic. All the attention from the Grand Master was focused on that bird, while Monk Kongming continued to enjoy his leisure. I received Qu Xiaoxing and made sure he was settled, and here I am, rushing back to find you, isn't that so?"

This time, no one stopped her anymore. Lin Canglan had already completed the task of having Lin Haoqing open the tail of the merman, and her "misbehavior" had been punished. Therefore, dragging this half-dead body, she felt free to do whatever she wanted

Ji Yunhe knelt down, not responding.

Ji Yunhe entered the grand hall amidst the sounds of knocking and tapping from outside the palace.

After a long time, Ji Yunhe finally said: "Young Valley Master, the grievances between Lin Canglan and me are something I do not expect others to resolve for me. Therefore, even though I have put forward conditions, I know in my heart that these conditions are difficult to fulfill"

Thus she endured, without uttering a word, and her eyes did not blink

Ji Yunhe looked at the silent Lin Haoqing and continued, "As for the grievances between you and your father, I am powerless. I am merely a puppet. At this point, everything I have done goes against my own heart. But rest assured, my disdain for Lin Canglan is no less than yours. What you have told me, I will not disclose to anyone. For today, I take my leave"

His calm expression seemed to suggest that all the disputes outside had nothing to do with him. Ji Yunhe looked at his face, and in that moment, her complex and noisy thoughts quieted down.

Pain

Chang Yi turned his head, and there was no trace of pain in his eyes: "I do not blame you"

The medicine bottle swayed and floated down from the sky

Father

My aversion towards Lin Canglan is best understood by Lin Haoqing in this world

Ji Yunhe finished speaking and turned to leave

Ji Yunhe shook her head: "The risks are too great. First, I cannot be sure whether Lin Haoqing has such great abilities; second, I am uncertain about what kind of person Lin Haoqing is now."

Seeing Lin Haoqing now, for some reason, Ji Yunhe suddenly felt a phrase surge in her heart—Lin Canglan has succeeded

The merman actually possesses such abilities, Ji Yunhe thought, how can one make others feel at ease at first sight

Ji Yunhe had not intended to inform Luo Jinsang. On one occasion, after she made a mistake, Lin Canglan did not provide her with the antidote for that month. She suffered from poisoning in her room, and it was just at that moment that Luo Jinsang returned and witnessed her dire condition, thus becoming aware of the situation.

It is truly unsightly

Thus, Lin Haoqing said that she has changed, and because of her dislike and hatred towards a certain person, she has become as ugly as him

Thus, he willingly followed the path set by Lin Canglan, transforming into the person his father desired him to be

The only good thing for her is to leave here

There is not a trace of the mindset of a monk

All these matters point to the current outcome