Chapter 131: The Butterflies of Rosy Valley

If raised from a young age and bonded with a cultivator, the Flying Mist Butterfly can serve as its master’s eyes, scouting locations that are inconvenient for the master to enter. Because they are the same size as common butterflies, they are easily overlooked. Yun Xi’s mission this time was to collect the powder from their wings and gather some butterfly eggs. Upon arriving at Mist-Flying Valley, Yun Xi disembarked from the flying ship alongside other cultivators headed for the same destination. Yun Xi had only taken two steps when two young boys approached. Yan Tao’s eyelids flickered slightly; upon first seeing Qin Zong, she felt only the chill of ice and snow radiating from him, and only then did she notice his features. Hei Yao glared at his older brother, gave a haughty snort, and decisively ignored them to go play with his nephew. "So you knew her identity all along, yet you never told me? Did you do it on purpose?" Yun Yaochuan asked, clearly displeased. Lian Feng was busy admiring the brilliant, shimmering river of stars and didn't hear his companion speak. Surely his father would act furious about him helping with the confession, and then deny everything. After observing the situation, Jack simply lowered his head, feigning indifference, appearing completely unconcerned about what his future might hold.

However, they were unaware that from the moment they returned from this traversal, they were already a step too late. Yang Yukun was even more bewildered; he looked at his son, who was crying as if the sky were falling, then at Xiao Wan, and finally cast his gaze toward Lu Weihong. Feeling that his body could no longer absorb any more spiritual energy, Ma Zheng began to walk toward the room where Bai Su was resting. "Heh, the stars here are bright, but they lack the intimacy of those back home," Xu Shouxing said with a smile. But he could not show it; some things, once started, offered no path of retreat. Mu Enxi readily agreed; having spent so much time together, they often understood each other's thoughts without the need for explanation. This time, Lei Li and his group had crossed paths with these people on the road, but no fight broke out. After all, everyone was here to hunt for treasure; to start a brawl before finding anything would only benefit others. Fang Chaoyang was certain he had never given the key to anyone else. He could not ignore the warning about an inside traitor, yet after reviewing everyone around him, he could not identify anyone capable of such an act. Song Yundie felt the shift most acutely: the burning glares of dissatisfaction and provocation from before had, in this moment, transformed into looks of curiosity and warmth. "What?" the young man named Yue Fei did not understand what was meant, but the Jin soldiers were drawing ever closer.

"I understand. You may go about your business, Steward! I shall go see Grandfather myself," Zuo Yi said with a smile. Even though the ship was filled with fellow disciples and guarded by Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators, Chen Chuman remained unaccustomed to being so helpless. Enduring the pain, she used her right hand—its bones shattered in several places—to force a medicinal pill into her mouth, silently circulating her inner energy to refine the medicine and mend her broken bones. Reflecting on this, Mu Qinghan examined Xie Nanzi once more, staring at her deeply as if to see right through her, before giving a slight shake of his head. Hearing this, Qian Mo brought her foot down hard on his, losing count of how many times she had done so. Since Lin Feng could glimpse a corner of the future, Zhunti and Jieyin were immediately intrigued. "Elder, does this drifting forest really contain such formidable spirit beasts?" Lin Chen asked while fleeing. Deep in the night, Kong Yue disguised himself as a middle-aged man. He wanted to save Prince Lu but did not wish to offend Prince Chu, so he had no intention of revealing his true face. Hearing that Zhong Li had returned, Ma Xiuying hurriedly instructed the maids and servants to prepare water for washing and a change of clothes, then stood on the steps outside the house, waiting anxiously for him.