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Chapter 172: Aftermath of the battle!

Ming Yuelin, now fully healed, let out a faint chuckle. "Master... see? I told you I would win."

Zhang Yuan's expression softened, his eyes filled with quiet pride as he looked down at her. "Yes, you fought really well," he said gently, his voice filled with warmth.

Ming Yuelin smiled, the exhaustion in her eyes replaced with satisfaction.

As they stood on the battlefield, Ming Yuelin leaned into Zhang Yuan's warmth, savoring the brief moment of peace that followed the chaotic battle.

The pain that once throbbed through her limbs had been washed away by her master's healing energy.

"But remember, every victory is a lesson. Your control and timing have improved, but your focus wavered at the start."

Ming Yuelin nodded, her eyes closed as she absorbed his words.

She knew she had made mistakes... hesitated in moments where she should have pressed on, or let her emotions fuel her strikes instead of precision.

But she had won, and that was something.

"Yes, Master,"

Jin Wei cast a glance at the now-stabilized Chen Zin, who lay resting on the ground, her breathing steady but shallow.

"She'll recover," Zhang Yuan said, his gaze shifting momentarily to the unconscious Chen Zin.

"But the damage to her cultivation may take time to mend. Overexertion has its cost."

Jin Wei's let out a soft sigh "Zin'er always pushed too hard. She won't rest, even when she should."

Ming Yuelin turned her gaze toward Chen Zin, the weight of their battle still hanging heavy in the air.

Despite the animosity that had fueled their fight, she couldn't deny a certain respect for Chen Zin's tenacity.

"She fought well," Ming Yuelin admitted, her voice low but sincere.

Jin Wei's eyes flickered "She did. But it seems she still has much to learn."

Her voice carried a touch of sadness as she crouched down beside Chen Zin, gently brushing a strand of hair away from the unconscious girl's face.

Then she turned her head to look at Ming Yuelin and asked "But still... your physical strength is great, Yuelin."

Hearing this, Ming Yuelin grinned proudly "Of course, Master made my physique stronger."

And she also bathed in the Crimson flames of the Phoenix Sovereign during the trials of her inheritance, so her physical strength is top-notch compared to her peers.

At this time, Long Yue and Long Xian also walked toward them.

"You fought really well, Senior Sister..." Long Yue spoke with a slight bow of her head.

Hearing this, Ming Yuelin grinned "Thank you..."

Zhang Yuan patted her head and spoke "Now go and freshen up..."

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"Yes, Master..."

Jin Wei also crouched down and picked up Chen Zin, as she cast a glance at Ming Yuelin and Zhang Yuan before making her way out of the training grounds to her room.

As they left, Zhang Yuan glanced back at Long Yue and Long Xian "I will be taking my leave tomorrow, so Yue... get ready to leave tomorrow."

Long Yue obediently bowed her head "Yes Master..."

With a nod, Zhang Yuan turned his gaze to Long Xian "Do an investigation inside your palace..."

hm? Long Xian was confused and asked "An investigation?"

"Yeah. As I already said, Yue's demon bloodline awakening is not natural... something she consumed has forced her dormant bloodline to awaken."

"And that 'something' which Yue consumed is not an accident.. someone in your palace must have mixed it in her food or made her consume it."

Hearing this, Long Xian's eyes narrowed and he nodded his head "I see..."

Zhang Yuan continued "Also be careful, something that could awaken a demon bloodline is not something that belongs to the human domain."

"The one who made Yue consume it must have connections with the Demon domain and knows that Yue is a half-demon."

"So be careful."

Long Xian's body stiffened, thinking that someone else out there knew their secret and slowly nodded his head "Yes, Master Yuan..."

Long Xian's eyes darkened, and his jaw tightened.

The idea that someone within his family could have orchestrated this... it was a bitter pill to swallow.

But Zhang Yuan was right.

Whoever had done this was close enough to have access to Yue's meals or her personal space.

That level of proximity could only mean one thing: it was someone she trusted, someone they both trusted.

Glancing at him, Zhang Yuan asked "If you are here.. who is ruling the Dynasty over there?"

Long Xian nodded his head and replied "My younger brother is taking care of it temporarily, while I am here in search for Yue'er' cure."

Zhang Yuan gave a nod "Hm.. Doubt everyone and investigate everyone. Just because they are your family... don't get them off the hook."

Long Xian's eyes condensed, his mind racing with thoughts of potential suspects "This must be done by someone who is close to Yue... I will look into it."

"I will root out the traitor," he said, his voice low and dangerous.

Zhang Yuan gave a final nod. "Good. Don't let sentiment cloud your judgment."

Long Xian's eyes flashed with cold determination. "Yes, Master Yuan... They won't get away with this."

...

As Zhang Yuan returned to his room, he sensed Ming Yuelin in the bathroom and smiled "Guess, I will go and see my Big sister for a while."

The time flow stopped and Zhang yuan disappeared from there...

...

*flick* He reappeared in front of a wooden door and pushing it, he entered in with a smile on his face "Big sister..."

Zhang Fumin, Zhang Ming and Xiangli Fei who were sitting on the couches playing games turned their heads to Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yaun looked at their skinny tank tops and shorts showing most of their skin and chuckled "Seems like you guys have learned a lot from that modern Earth."

His gaze fell on Zhang Ming and her luscious body "You too, Ming... you are matching with youngsters here."

Hearing his tease, Zhang Ming pouted her lips "I just want to feel young.. " she muttered raising the strap of her tanktop to adjust her breasts.

Zhang Fumin giggled and patted the space beside her "Come here, Yuan..."

Smiling, he walked to her and she hurriedly pulled him, making him sit on the couch.

"Hehe.." She stood up from her place and sat on his lap, her ass perfectly sitting on his thighs.

Zhang Yuan also didn't mind it and wrapped his arms around her waist as he placed his chin on her shoulder.

"Big Sister..."

Feeling the warmth of his breath tickle her neck, Zhang Fumin giggled, her fingers playing with the console in her hand.

Zhang Yuan glanced at the large Tv screen, as he caressed his face in the crook of her neck "What game are you playing, Big sister?"

Zhang Fumin let out a soft breath feeling the heat of his chest on her back and replied "I don't know much either.. Yuan, I am just collecting stuff.. and we three are fighting these monsters with our weapons."

"I see..."

Muttering under his breath, Zhang Yuan placed a kiss on her cheek, snuggling onto her as he hugged her tightly.

Zhang Fumin wiggled slightly on Zhang Yuan's lap, letting out soft giggles as she tried to maintain her focus on the game.

The warmth of his body pressed against her back made her feel at ease, but his playful gestures were starting to distract her from the screen.

"You're making it hard to play, Yuan," she teased, though there was no real complaint in her voice.

The bond between them was deep, and such closeness had long become a natural part of their interactions.

On the other couch, Zhang Ming and Xiangli Fei exchanged amused glances, watching the scene unfold with playful smirks.

Zhang Ming flipped her long, silky hair over her shoulder and leaned back against the couch, as she tilted her head toward Zhang Yuan and Zhang Fumin.

"Looks like 'Big Sister' has turned you into her personal cushion, Little Yuan," Zhang Ming teased, a grin tugging at the corners of her lips.

"Not that I'm complaining. You look comfy over there."

Zhang Yuan smiled, his eyes flickering over to Zhang Ming "Well, you're welcome to join us if you want, Ming," he quipped, winking at her.

Hearing this, Zhang Ming gave a playful pout, crossing her arms under her chest as she tossed him a teasing look "But there is only one lap.. how can I share a space there?"

Zhang Yuan gave a kiss to Zhang Fumin's lap and muttered "Big Sister.. can you move that side."

Rolling her eyes, Zhang Fumin moved her ass, sitting on his left thigh and Zhang Ming stood up from her seat.

"Here I come..."

With a giggle, she sat on his right thigh, placing her ass perfectly.

Smiling, Zhang Yuan held both of them in his arms "How luck I am to have such beautiful women in my lap..."

Zhang Fumin nodded her head "Of course, be proud little brother."

Meanwhile, Zhang Ming blushed faintly "What are you saying? I am old now.. well now I am an immortal, I have quite regained my youth.. but I am still an old lady."

Xiangli Fei who was sitting at the side uttered "Enough with the flirting, Mom.. Brother Yuan, we need to focus on the game."

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