From stable boy to peerless immortal

Shen Yuan's request for guidance stirred up another side of her personality—a love of teaching. Especially since Shen Yuan was very talented and could be considered half her apprentice in some ways, Hua Qinglian had a wonderful feeling of "nurturing" him.

With nothing else to do, Hua Qinglian decided to teach Shen Yuan about some things in the cultivation world.

Shen Yuan listened attentively, and at the same time noticed that Hua Qinglian's skin was exceptionally good, fair and delicate, without a single pore or blemish, as if it were carved from the finest mutton fat jade.

Her clear eyes seemed to speak volumes, and her long eyelashes fluttered like two small fans, captivating the heart.

Shen Yuan had seen a lot in his previous life and was quite experienced.

But every time he saw Hua Qinglian, he couldn't help but be attracted by her various charms and beauty.

Perhaps this is also related to Hua Qinglian's status as a Golden Core cultivator.

Having reached her level, her body has undergone repeated transformations and metamorphosis, approaching a state of perfection. The essence of her life has been sublimated. For ordinary people, her every move has an irresistible attraction, capable of inspiring the most beautiful imagination and feelings in people's hearts.

Perhaps this is also the nature and instinct of living beings: to seek advantage and avoid harm, and to pursue perfection.

Just as Shen Yuan was listening with great interest, Seventh Young Master Hua Mingfei rushed into the pavilion, looking somewhat flustered.

"Sis, something's happened! Something's happened!"

Hua Mingfei, the seventh young master of the second wife, suddenly rushed over, looking somewhat flustered.

Seeing that Shen Yuan was also there, he didn't care and shouted:

"Hua Yujie from the eldest son's family just sent someone to see me, inviting me to go fox hunting in Xishan next month. What should I do?"

Hua Qinglian glanced at her foolish younger brother who had interrupted her mood, her eyes expressionless with displeasure, and scolded, "Making a fuss over nothing! Don't you know any manners? What kind of behavior is this!"

Hua Mingfei instinctively shrank his neck, shut his mouth, and dared not talk back.

His elder sister was like a mother to him. He lost his parents at a young age and was raised by Hua Qinglian. Although she was good to him, she was also extremely strict and harsh. If he was naughty, she would punish him severely!

Therefore, what Hua Mingfei fears most is his older sister!

"Hua Yujie?"

Upon hearing this name, Shen Yuan subconsciously recalled the scene from more than ten days ago when he witnessed Hua Yujie riding his horse and killing the old gardener.

That scene had a significant impact on him.

This also made him lose all goodwill towards these self-proclaimed noble children who treated human life like dirt.

If the killing was motivated by self-interest or personal grudges, Shen Yuan could understand it.

But killing without reason, simply because one wants to kill, is an extremely heinous act.

Hua Qinglian's eyes flickered slightly, and she glanced at Shen Yuan as if sensing something. "Have you met Hua Yujie?"

Shen Yuan snapped out of his daze, nodded in agreement, and then recounted the incident from more than ten days ago when Hua Yujie had run over and killed the old gardener.

Hua Qinglian remained calm, seemingly unsurprised by the turn of events: "If this matter were entrusted to you, what would you do?"

Of course, I should stay as far away as possible... If I can't afford to mess with this kind of bastard, can't I at least avoid him?

But then again, if you're strong enough, then kill this guy and let your mind be at peace!

Shen Yuan was about to give a perfunctory reply, after all, he was just an ordinary commoner. Although Hua Qinglian had a grudge against the main branch of Hua Yujie's family, she was not someone who would kill innocent people indiscriminately. However, she was also surnamed "Hua" and belonged to the same clan as Hua Yujie, so there were some things she couldn't say carelessly.

But when he glanced at her, he saw that the young lady was looking at him with a calm and deep gaze, as if she could see through his thoughts, carrying a different kind of profound meaning.

Shen Yuan took a deep breath and immediately realized he couldn't be evasive. He decisively spoke his mind: "If I had the ability to resolve this matter, I would kill him."

"You... what nonsense are you talking about..."

Yinling'er, who was standing to the side, turned pale instantly, never expecting that Shen Yuan would dare to say such a rebellious thing.

"Miss, he's talking nonsense, please don't listen to him..."

Hua Mingfei was also taken aback and began to take the young man in front of him seriously. He had not expected Shen Yuan to be so audacious.

Hua Qinglian glanced at her personal maid, who was on the verge of tears, pleading for Shen Yuan. Her expression remained calm, though a sense of helplessness welled up inside her.

How could she not see that her personal maid had probably fallen in love with Shen Yuan, and that a thread of affection had already wrapped around her?

He then looked at Shen Yuan, gaining a clearer understanding of the young man's character, and said softly, "Don't say such things in the future, or I won't be able to protect you."

"It's all because you insisted on asking me..." Shen Yuan thought to himself, but on the surface he kept agreeing.

But he also knew that what Hua Qinglian had just done was a test of him.

If you give a perfunctory answer, you will certainly not gain the other party's trust.

However, it seems that his performance has clearly satisfied Hua Qinglian. Perhaps only now does this young lady truly regard him as one of her own.

Moreover, Hua Qinglian's performance was quite meaningful.

"Tell me what exactly happened."

Hua Qinglian glanced at her younger brother beside her.

"Besides me, Hua Yujie also invited other people, including Hua Yaodong from the third branch of the family."

Hua Mingfei, a simpleton, couldn't hide his anger and said resentfully, "My relationship with Hua Yujie is so-so. We don't have much of a connection, and we even have some old grudges. He definitely didn't have good intentions for inviting me hunting this time!"

"Sis, what should I do?"

Hua Mingfei stared at Hua Qinglian with pleading eyes, his face practically screaming, "You have to save me!"

"Even if Hua Yujie is unruly and vicious, how dare he violate the rules of the manor? Is he afraid of eating you?"

Seeing her foolish younger brother's cowardly behavior, even with Hua Qinglian's pure and clear mind, she couldn't help but feel disappointed, especially after Shen Yuan's brilliant performance earlier.

"Of course I'm not afraid he'll eat me, but this bastard Dong..."

Seeing the cold glint in his sister's eyes, Hua Mingfei changed the subject: "But this guy is used to using underhanded methods. This time, he invited so many people to go hunting in such a grand manner. He's definitely up to no good. It doesn't matter if I suffer a loss, but if we embarrass the second branch of the family, you'll lose face too."

Hua Qinglian ignored her foolish younger brother's filthy words and looked at Shen Yuan: "Then you can go with Mingfei."

Shen Yuan was taken aback, then immediately agreed, "Yes!"

"What! You want him to come with me? How can that be!"

Hua Mingfei was taken aback, then became somewhat dissatisfied, pointing at Shen Yuan and questioning, "He's just an ordinary person. Who will protect him, or will I protect him?"

Hua Qinglian didn't explain, she just glanced at Shen Yuan.

"Seventh Young Master, you are unaware of this."

Shen Yuan chuckled and casually slapped the artificial hill beside him. A cracking sound rang out, and as the cracks spread, pieces of rock shattered.

"Thanks to the young lady for imparting her skills, I have diligently practiced for many days and have now made some progress."