kvmb Chapter 237 Uncle Ye is back
Chapter 237 Uncle Ye is back
The knocking sounded at the Ye family's door in the early morning, and it was believed that all the neighbors could hear it, let alone the gatekeeper.
The doorman, Shunzi, came out immediately upon hearing the noise.
The man outside looked travel-worn, and his horse snorted and trembled. Clearly, they had traveled a long way and were exhausted.
Shunzi hurriedly helped lead the horse, "Second Master, you're back?"
"Hmm, where is the master?"
Without waiting for Shunzi's reply, the man hurried inside. Before he even reached the archway, Uncle Ye's distinctive voice echoed through the front yard, "Xiao Chuan, you're back? Didn't you say you'd be three days away? Why are you in such a rush? Where are Father and Mother? Did they come with you?"
Speak of the devil, and he appears! Wenwen was still regretting that Uncle Ye wasn't here last night, and here comes Ye Jingchuan.
Ye Jingchuan ignored his uncle's barrage of questions, finished the cup of tea Shunzi brought him, and then slowly answered.
“Brother, Father and Mother originally wanted to come with me, but before we left, our master changed his mind and wanted to come along too. So I told them to come after spring, when it will be warmer here, which will be better for them.”
"Oh, oh? Grandmaster is here too? Are you kidding me? Grandmaster is so old, why is he still traveling? Is his health alright?"
“What are you saying? Our grandmaster is a hermit, so his age doesn’t matter!” Ye Jingchuan wouldn’t tolerate anyone slandering his grandmaster, not even his own brother.
“...That’s true.” Uncle Ye didn’t argue with him, but instead brought up another topic.
"By the way, Uncle Wen and the others are here. They've been exhausted from transporting ore these past few days, and they finally got a good night's sleep. Your loud voice probably woke them up. You're still as impulsive as ever."
Ye Jingchuan rubbed his nose, admitting to himself that he had rushed so fast, even risking the deaths of several horses, just to return before the ore delivery period. Luckily, he made it; otherwise, he would have had to wait another month, which would have driven him crazy.
He knew the location of the valley, and it wasn't impossible for him to find his way there.
However, he knew in his heart that his relationship with the Wen family was based on mutual trust. But sometimes, a vague trust can become the most powerful weapon to hurt people. In order to put the Wen family at ease, he whispered something to Wenwen before leaving.
He suggested that Wenwen concoct a secret poison. The Wen family was no longer what it used to be. Even immortals have their moments of weakness. If someone stabbed them in the back, their dream of becoming an immortal would be shattered.
To nip the danger in the bud, anyone who enters the valley from now on, regardless of who they are, must take poison. If there is any sign of revealing the Wen family's secrets, they will die from the poison.
This rule has been approved by the elders of the Wen family and has been written into the clan rules.
To say that Wenwen had a premonition that Ye Jingchuan would return in time today would be to overestimate her abilities. The reason she was refining secret poison in the space last night was purely because she anticipated her aunt's behavior. She was worried that her aunt would accompany her back to the valley this time, so she had to prepare in advance, which is why she was busy all night.
However, now that the earthenware jars in the space are completely used up and Uncle Ye has returned, she no longer needs to worry.
The Wen and Wei families who were staying overnight got up and washed up as soon as they heard the noise outside the door. By the time everyone gathered in the main room, not much time had passed, and Ye Jingchuan and his uncle had barely exchanged a few words.
"Xiao Chuan is back."
"Uncle Ye, you're back."
Ye Jingchuan suppressed his excitement and greeted everyone, "Uncle Wen, my brothers, my nephews and nieces, I'm back."
His keen eyes told him that these people's cultivation levels had all increased. Thinking back to a month ago, he could still run side by side with Wen Chengjian and a few other brats, but now it seemed that he couldn't do that anymore, which made him feel disheartened.
Ye Jingchuan blurted out, "Uncle Wen, are we going back now?"
The Wen family remained silent, realizing there was no need to rush.
Aunt Yang thought to herself, "I'll go back and pack my bags."
Uncle Ye roared, "Xiao Chuan, what are you saying? It's only dawn, how can you talk like that?"
Uncle Ye turned to Wen Yuanqian and apologized, "Uncle Wen, Xiao Chuan didn't bring his brain back with him, please don't mind, I apologize on his behalf..."
Ye Jingchuan only then realized that those who knew him would return to the valley like an arrow, while those who didn't would think he was chasing people away.
Hey, what a mess! I guess I just lost my head on the way here.
"Uncle Wen, that's not what I meant, I..."
Yuan Qian was asked: "..."
He wasn't the kind of old man who wouldn't let things go, so there was no need for that. "It's alright, it's alright, I understand what Xiao Chuan means, hahaha... We're family, so let's not be so formal. We'll stroll around Mobei City today and head back at noon."
Knowing today's schedule makes things much easier.
Uncle Ye: "Uncle Wen, where would you like to go? I'll show you the way."
Uncle Wei and his wife exchanged a glance and said directly, "Uncle Wen, let's go back and pack up, and meet at the city gate at noon."
Wen Yuanqian initially disagreed with the idea of Uncle Wei and his wife going back with them. In the end, he asked Wenwen for her opinion via telepathy, and the grandfather and granddaughter exchanged views before he reluctantly agreed. However, the final checkpoint would depend on the situation.
After the three members of the Wei family left, the Wen family went back to their guest room to take a nap.
It was only a little past dawn, and the shops outside were not yet open. It was too early to go out shopping at this time.
Ye Jingchuan washed off the dust and, looking refreshed, went into the house of Wen Chengjian and his buddies.
As soon as Ye Jingchuan entered the room, he started fighting with several boys. This wasn't a playful fight; it was a full-blown brawl with straight punches and hooks, a fight with maximum fighting power. While throwing punches, he asked, "Tell me honestly, how did your cultivation levels increase so quickly?"
Wen Chengjian: "Uncle, let's talk this out. Your fists are too hard."
Wen Chengbin: "Uncle, you're bullying the younger one."
Wen Chengxi: "Uncle, you're taking advantage of your age."
Wen Chengfeng: "Uncle, I'm going to find Uncle Ye..."
Upon hearing this, Ye Jingchuan suddenly stopped fighting. He wasn't intimidated; he was just saving face for his elder brother. With a forced smile, he said to Wen Chengfeng, "Hey, you've got some skills, kid. You know how to manipulate people. Who taught you that?"
No sooner had she finished speaking than Wenwen's voice came from outside the door, "I taught her."
Wen Chengfeng was particularly proud. He puffed out his chest and said in a high-pitched voice, "Yes, Fifth Sister taught me."
Wenwen entered the house and made a direct request, "Uncle, the earthenware pot is used up. When we get back, could you think of a way to use it?"
Ye Jingchuan was very generous. He patted his waist and said mysteriously, "I brought all my stock. It should be enough for you for a while. If it's not enough, I'll figure something out."
"it is good."
After not seeing each other for a month, the group seemed to have a lot to talk about, and chattered away for a while.
At the beginning of the Si hour, Wen Yuanqian and his group started making arrangements to go out for a stroll.
Wenwen glanced at Ye Jingchuan's dark circles and said, "Uncle, take a rest. We'll leave at noon sharp. We'll be waiting for you!"