Banshee Family Training Record

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Princess Jin stood up, completely removing all her disguises. Instantly, a fragrant breeze filled the air as she openly revealed her true face: "Brother Yun, I'm sorry for keeping this from you all this time. In reality, there is no such person as Gao Tianci in this world. From beginning to end, there has only been me, Sheng Linglong."

Her stunningly beautiful face faced Yun Chu'an, her pair of dark, watery eyes fixed on his, her crimson lips slightly parted, and the words she uttered were like a bolt from the blue.

Yun Chuan was indeed somewhat surprised. Although he had known all along that Gao Tianci was actually Sheng Linglong, he never expected that his few words would provoke the princess to abandon her disguise and face him with her true appearance.

Oh dear, did I just go too far with my words?

He couldn't help but doubt himself, speechless, looking completely dumbfounded, pretending that he hadn't yet recovered from the huge shock of the fact.

Sheng Linglong stepped forward and suddenly reached out to grab his hand: "Please forgive my disguise all this time. I didn't mean to hide it from you. It's just that I need to secretly investigate the hidden conflicts between the local aristocratic families, which is why I have to travel around with a false identity."

“But their pretense is false, only with you.” Her eyes were fixed on Yun Chu’an. “Our friendship and trust are real.”

Yun Chu'an's heart pounded. The princess's sudden outburst of emotion made him feel a sense of unease, as if the situation was spiraling out of control: "Princess, no..."

He looked down at her holding his hand: "I am but a humble commoner from the mountains, how could I possibly allow the princess to..."

In an instant, he transformed from a "close friend" to a "humble and respectful subject." This clear change and differential treatment made Sheng Linglong feel extremely uncomfortable.

All the negative emotions she had accumulated from his differential treatment over the past few days exploded at once. She felt terrible and almost wanted to curse. She was already in a highly emotional state, and seeing him like this, she suddenly made up her mind: "Why are you still being so distant with me? Just treat me like Gao Tianci. Do what you would do to Gao Tianci!"

Looking at his platoon, the girl suddenly gritted her teeth, stepped forward, and opened her arms to hug him: "You are my trusted confidant. Remember, you are mine!"

Yun Chu'an stared in disbelief. He looked down and saw Sheng Linglong hugging him tightly, her head buried in his chest, her arms wrapped tightly around his body, as if she was afraid that if she let go, he would disappear without a trace.

A delicate fragrance wafted from Sheng Linglong's hair, entering Yun Chuan's nostrils and stimulating his sense of smell, making him feel refreshed and more relaxed.

He swallowed twice before finally giving a weak reply: "Yes, Princess."

Sheng Linglong raised her head and looked up at him, but commanded in an unquestionable tone, "Call me by my name."

Yun Chu'an's expression was strange: "Yes, Your Highness Sheng Linglong."

Sheng Linglong suddenly got angry and stomped on his foot: "Don't use 'Your Highness' or your surname, just call me by my name!"

She gave the order, and Yun Chu'an relaxed, nodding gently: "Yes, Miss Linglong."

This title finally satisfied the princess of Jin. She breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling all the pent-up frustration in her chest dissipate, and her mood became incredibly cheerful.

She released her arms with satisfaction, plopped down in the chair behind her, leaned back, and said in a relaxed manner, "Very good, that's it. Hmm, from now on, in private, I won't call you Brother Yun anymore, I'll just call you Chu'an."

“In front of outsiders, we still have to act like a respectful ruler and his subject. But in private, there aren’t so many rules. You can tell me what you’re thinking and do whatever is convenient for you. That way, you’re comfortable and I’m comfortable too.”

She was referring to mental relaxation, while Yun Chuan sat down nervously, carefully observing Sheng Linglong's expression, his brows furrowed as if he had something on his mind.

Sheng Linglong looked at him and continued, "Is there anything else you're worried about?"

Yun Chu'an asked in a low voice, "Have you been personally using the identity of 'Gao Tianci' all along?"

Sheng Linglong nodded: "Of course, from the beginning, and in the middle... uh... uh..."

She suddenly remembered something, and her face flushed red instantly.

She suddenly remembered the biggest reason why she had never been able to be completely honest with him: their only ambiguous and romantic moment occurred in the Black Bull family's trial realm, where they were completely naked and honest with each other, and then soaked in the same hot spring together.

They even caressed and teased each other inside, eventually reaching a peak of pleasure together.

Even Yun Chuan accidentally ejaculated into her mouth in the end!

Now, suddenly recalling it, Sheng Linglong even felt that the strange and strong smell still lingered in her mouth. Although it was just an illusion, that day was so memorable that she still remembered it vividly, but it also showed that she could not forget what happened that day.

Oh no, now that I've revealed my identity, I've completely ruined my image!

Just thinking about how I acted like a pervert that day, frantically demanding to touch his pectoral muscles, to feel his penis, and even allowing it, and even inviting him to put his hands on my body and tease me...

In an instant, Sheng Linglong felt utterly ashamed!

No, I can't run away from it. I'll just do it, what's the big deal!

That's what I did, so what can you do about it!

Be brave and face it head-on!

She hardened her heart, and despite her cheeks turning bright red, she raised her snow-white neck and head like a proud swan: "Yes, it was me from the beginning, back then, and back then, it was all me!"

"No one else has ever used the identity 'Gao Tianci' before. Everything you come into contact with that is related to him is done by me in person."

As she spoke, her face grew increasingly flushed. She was admitting that Yun Chu'an had indeed been fondling and caressing her breasts that day, and that he had been teasing her most private and intimate spot between her legs!

Unfortunately, she was caught up in her emotions at the moment, and in order to maintain her composure, she pretended to be indifferent and stared directly at Yun Chu'an.

The latter's expression was even more complicated. Looking at Sheng Linglong's beautiful but blushing face, he couldn't help but mutter softly, "Oh God, what a sin, what a sin..."

Looking at his anxious expression, Sheng Linglong couldn't help but say, "What are you worried about? I'm not blaming you, so what are you worried about?"

Yun Chu'an snapped out of his reverie and looked at her: "But I've heard that the royal family has a strict family tradition..."

Chapter 323 I'm not a female pervert!

Sheng Linglong bit her lower lip and stubbornly retorted, "That's an old generation's idea. What does it have to do with me? They always tell me to remain chaste for my future husband, but I don't even know him now, and I might not even like him."

"Why should I stick to those rules that restrict me every day for someone I don't even know and probably won't like?"

She argued so forcefully that she seemed to realize that what she was saying was unreasonable—after all, she had been taught this set of rules about chastity since childhood—and quickly added to Yun Chu'an, "Moreover, if you break through to the Golden Core realm one day, you might as well become my king consort."

Yun Chu'an's heart skipped a beat. He then thought to himself that it was fortunate that Caiyan wasn't here at the moment, otherwise the girl would definitely get jealous and throw a tantrum.

He breathed a sigh of relief, then quickly said, "Your Highness is too kind. I am unworthy of such an honor..."

Sheng Linglong said, "Call me by my name!"

Yun Chu'an also changed his tune, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Linglong, but this is such a matter..."

Sheng Linglong interrupted him again, saying, "Don't underestimate yourself. There aren't many talented young people in the entire Great Jin Dynasty who are both intelligent and make rapid progress in their cultivation. Not to mention, I don't know if they are loyal and reliable."

She gazed at him, and as she spoke, her thoughts became clearer, a completely new vision of the future gradually unfolding in her mind: "When your cultivation catches up, you'll be able to concoct large quantities of that powder and print Vajra Talismans that can counteract Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. In that case, considering your contribution to the Great Jin Dynasty..."

As she spoke, her heart suddenly skipped a beat, and her tone became somewhat flustered: "So, even from a purely pragmatic perspective, it's not impossible for Father to summon you to the capital to become my consort."

As she spoke, her voice trembled slightly. The more she talked, the more feasible it seemed!

Even emotionally, I am very able to accept this!

As a princess of the Great Jin Dynasty, Sheng Linglong understood her destiny from a young age. Regardless of whether she would inherit the throne in the future, for the sake of the Jin Dynasty's future prosperity, she would most likely have to marry into the "most suitable" family for political gain.

That is, to marry someone she may never know, have children, and produce a suitable heir for the Wang family.

Unless she can reach a higher realm and become a towering mountain that everyone has to look up to, it is almost impossible for her to escape such a fate.

The precocious Sheng Linglong had long accepted this fate and did not complain about the injustice of heaven. After all, compared to girls from rogue cultivators or even commoner families, she had already received so much.

But now, seeing that her predetermined, unpleasant fate seemed to suddenly have a chance to change, her mind immediately became active and began to itch.

Right, could I cultivate a man who happens to be someone I quite like, with excellent character, strong abilities, and unwavering loyalty to my Great Jin, into an indispensable pillar of this nation?

Then I will use the excuse of "winning this person over" to make him my son-in-law, or even my future royal consort.

She pondered the plan in her mind, and the more she thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. She had almost never considered this matter before, and subconsciously she always felt that the time for her to become a prince consort was still far away, and that she should focus her main energy on improving her cultivation.

But now that I think about it, it's better to start preparing a son-in-law early, otherwise it will be too late if you wait until it's time to get married...

Once the idea took root, it grew uncontrollably in Sheng Linglong's heart. Her pretty face flushed red, she covered her mouth with her hands, her eyes shining as she looked at the man in front of her, and the more she thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

At least I don't dislike him, and we can trust each other. After we get married, at least we won't need to be wary of each other, afraid that the other will betray us...

Oh my god...

Will he really become my son-in-law?

So, if this is really how things will end, then even if he finds out now that it was me he touched in the lake that day, it doesn't seem like a big deal.

After all, if he really does become my son-in-law in the future, then, at most, it'll be a matter of letting him get on the train first and then paying the price later. With a little cover-up, it'll be perfectly in accordance with the rules...

Her face flushed as she pondered, a whole host of strange thoughts swirling in her mind. Ironically, these very thoughts gradually cleared her mind, making her breath flow more smoothly and bringing her a sense of ease.

On the other side, Yun Chu'an watched her speak and suddenly become shy and unable to control herself. He thought to himself, "It seems that this princess is quite an emotional creature."

Sigh, at first I just wanted to evoke her guilt so I could get something out of it, but I never expected the conversation to escalate to this point...

He sighed inwardly, then said, "Yes, Princess... Miss Linglong, I understand. I will work hard to cultivate and research new machines to benefit the people of my Jin Kingdom."

Sheng Linglong suppressed her shyness, loosened her hands from her face, and even though her cheeks were still flushed, she forced a calm expression: "Yes, I am very pleased that you have this thought."

She paused for a moment, then, feeling uncertain, quickly added, "However, before you truly become my consort, you must not tell anyone what happened at the hot spring that day."

Just as Yun Chu'an was about to explain, the girl realized her slip of the tongue and quickly added, "No, even if you become my consort in the future, that matter will remain a private secret between the two of us, and you are not allowed to tell anyone else."

Yun Chu'an gave a wry smile and nodded, saying, "Miss Linglong is joking. How could I, Yun, be so shameless as to tell such a thing to outsiders?"

He looked at her with a serious expression and said, "This matter is known only to heaven, earth, you, and me. No one else will know."

Sheng Linglong nodded gently, but then she thought of something else and said, "Actually, there is a third person who knows."

Yun Chu'an's heart skipped a beat: "Who?"

“Yan Shui Yi.” She lowered her head with an unnatural expression. “That day, when I faced the snake demon in the secret realm, I had no choice but to reveal my true form in front of her in haste—so she also knew that ‘Gao Tianci’ was actually me, and that you and I soaked in the hot spring together.”

Yun Chu'an was speechless, then laughed and cried at the same time: "How... how could such a thing happen?"

“I’ve already talked to her and told her not to tell anyone about this,” Sheng Linglong continued. “So, if she can keep quiet, then there should only be three people in the world who know that the two of us once… well, she doesn’t seem like the kind of person who talks a big mouth, so she should keep this secret.”

She looked up as she spoke, but there was still some worry in her eyes. Her expression seemed anxious and uncertain, as if she was afraid that Yan Shui might accidentally tell the secret to a fourth person by chance.

Yun Chu'an thought for a moment and added, "Miss Linglong, you don't need to worry. Although she knows that you and I bathed in the same hot spring, she will definitely think that you are disguised as a complete man. We were just using our internal energy to heal our injuries in a very normal way. She will never guess that you and I would actually... uh..."

As he spoke, his expression became subtle again. Sheng Linglong's expression also became subtle; she lowered her head once more, covering her cheeks with her hands, her face burning with embarrassment.

That day, she took the initiative in everything, while Yun Chu'an was running away. So now, looking back and reviewing the events, she can hardly imagine what kind of image she has in Yun Chu'an's mind.

A lustful glutton who can't resist the urge to walk when he sees his naked body?

My God, even the female cultivators of the Joyful Union Sect wouldn't be so lewd!

Chapter 324 You are mine

Sheng Linglong felt extremely remorseful, just like every time she couldn't control her desires and secretly looked at erotic pictures, only to be caught by her mother and punished by having her hands slapped and standing in the corner.

Unfortunately, it has already happened and cannot be erased. Sheng Linglong wiped her cheeks with both hands, forcing herself to forget about it and pretending that nothing had happened. She looked at Yun Chuan and said seriously, "In short, there will definitely not be a fourth person who knows about this."

Yun Chu'an nodded repeatedly, indicating his complete agreement. Sheng Linglong wanted to say something more, but when she looked up at Yun Chu'an's expression, she noticed that he was also somewhat nervous and embarrassed, with a slight flush and sweat on his forehead. She knew that he must also be disturbed by this stimulating topic. If they continued to talk, the conversation would likely circle back to that bathing incident.

She felt a desire to escape, and she dared not think that if the topic were to come back, she would have to explain why she had been so proactive and eager that day, thus causing her image and dignity to collapse in front of him once again.

Left with no other choice, she stood up and continued, "I came here today to see you and put your mind at ease. You can tell me anything on your mind in private. To me, you'll always be one of my own."

Yun Chu'an noticed she was leaving and got up to see her off. Sheng Linglong was too lazy to transform back into Gao Tianci's appearance, so she maintained her original form and turned to walk outside.

They arrived at the small courtyard outside. Sheng Linglong said a few more words to him before finally saying goodbye. She turned around and leaped into the air, her body turning into a streak of light towards the edge of the sky, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Yun Chu'an breathed a sigh of relief, but then he stroked his chin, his mind racing with thoughts.

Sheng Linglong's actions towards him clearly indicated an attempt to win him over. He needed to reconsider the true nature of the relationship between that Prime Minister Ge, his family, and the Jin royal family.

It seems there's a lot to be done here.

He kept this information in mind and then returned to his courtyard to continue his spiritual practice.

He may have discovered many loopholes to exploit, but to achieve all of this, he first needs to have the strength himself.

The mountains were rife with undercurrents, yet he was fortunate enough to enjoy a period of rare peace.

Meanwhile, at the eye of the storm, the Yellow Python family was planning an operation.

They were already eager for a decisive battle, and now, with the help of this magical artifact, they were even more determined to finish the fight quickly.

It's better to cut off one finger than to injure all ten. As long as Chen Shuling is killed, the Zhao state will naturally be alarmed and retreat, thus resolving the crisis facing their family.

So, on this day, the Golden Core Serpents all took to the field themselves, leading their offspring to bravely advance.

They headed straight for the mountain where Chen Shuling was, as indicated by the intelligence. Even though such a reckless act meant they had walked right into a trap set by the Zhao cultivators and were now surrounded, they didn't care!

On this densely forested mountaintop, the giant snakes, along with numerous demon cultivators, engaged in a chaotic battle with the cultivators of the Zhao Kingdom. The fighting was so fierce that the mountains crumbled, rocks and soil flew everywhere, and even Golden Core experts personally joined the fray. The battle was so intense that Yu Bo almost leveled several small mountains.

A magnificent and grand melody descended from the high heavens, inspiring the cultivators of Zhao to ride their flying swords and streak across the sky like a colorful net woven from silk threads, ready to capture all the giant snakes on the mountain.

The giant snakes of the Yellow Python family have now revealed their true forms. These snakes, hundreds or even thousands of meters long, coil and move across the mountain. Their bodies, weighing hundreds or even thousands of tons, crush the mountains, causing near-earthquakes and shattering the earth. Countless rocks are crushed to pieces, and even small hills are worn away.

The pythons were undoubtedly at a disadvantage, but the situation changed abruptly when the Golden Core Serpents unleashed their tolling bell.

The ancient bell flew into the air, and the giant snake at the Golden Core stage struck it with a heavy hammer of spiritual power. Instantly, an even more magnificent and profound bell sound resounded throughout the mountains!

The spiritual energy surged through the mountains like a hurricane, causing many Foundation Establishment cultivators to lose control of their flying swords and plummet from the sky. Meanwhile, the Zhao Kingdom Chen clan cultivators who had used sonic amplification to power their allies were severely injured and coughed up blood, their fighting strength reduced to less than one-tenth.

The magical artifact's restraining effect was so powerful that the yellow pythons immediately reversed the tide of battle. The Zhao Kingdom cultivators collapsed and retreated, making this battle a resounding victory for them.