Xuanjian: I am the tenth son of Zhenchi, and I plot to seize the throne from Zhenlong.

"Brother Ming... do you think that cultivator will come again today?"

Su Yubai glanced at Su Ming, who was constantly casting spells to unleash spiritual rain, and finally couldn't help but speak.

The black-robed cultivator had been observing for so long before making his move. Su Yubai had thought that Su Ming would be defeated, have a few bones broken, and be humiliated.

But the cultivator only exchanged two casual blows yesterday before running away. He really couldn't understand it. Judging from the shrewd way the cultivator tested him, he couldn't possibly be just a show-off.

"Who cares? If he comes, we'll fight him. If he doesn't come, we'll go back to report in a couple of days. I'd rather he didn't come at all," Su Ming said casually, putting aside his worries. "Heh, maybe it's just that some scoundrel's appearance is so mediocre, only worth this much, letting people eat for free."

Su Yubai opened his mouth, then froze, his hands still moving. He hadn't expected Su Ming to dare say such outrageous things. He quickly glanced around and lowered his voice, "Ming-di, these things... are best kept to yourself. You can't just say them out loud. If someone hears you... what about your father..."

"Brother Yu Bai, I'm just trusting you," Su Ming said, slowly calming his magical power as he walked to Su Yu Bai's side, somewhat moved. "So much time has passed, and I can see that you truly care for me, Brother Yu Bai. If that cultivator comes again, I'll go out and fight him!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yubai was overjoyed. It was worth the effort he had put in to inquire about his well-being recently. This younger cousin was, after all, a young man who didn't understand subtleties. He then engaged in a lively conversation with him, lowering his voice and echoing the stories Su Ming was making about someone.

Su Yubai was only seven or eight years older than Su Ming. Both of them were young and full of vigor, and under Su Ming's deliberate guidance, they naturally wouldn't say anything elegant.

Su Yubai had also seen the woman's beauty. When he got excited, his face turned slightly red and he chuckled softly. Unconsciously, he was the one who took the initiative to talk. Su Ming listened quietly and did not notice the gray-red flash in Su Ming's eyes.

Finally, Su Ming couldn't stand the strange feeling of being slandered behind his back by his nominal stepmother, so he coughed lightly to interrupt Su Yu Bai, who was still rambling on: "Brother Yu Bai, we're on the same side, right?"

Su Yubai immediately stopped talking, then quickly came to his senses and looked around, feeling slightly panicked: Oh no, why did I say so many nonsense things?

He coughed lightly, his expression somewhat unnatural: "Of course... Brother Ming, just now... you didn't tell the clan, did you?"

Su Ming chuckled lightly, his expression enigmatic: "Of course I won't say, it's just that I didn't expect Brother Yu Bai... to know so much."

"Hehe, Ming-di, you're not married yet, so you don't know the pleasures of the bedroom~" Su Yubai relaxed a bit, patted Su Ming's shoulder, and looked like an experienced person.

Su Yubai didn't dare to continue making things up, and instead told Su Ming a lot of explicit and amusing stories.

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It wasn't until late afternoon that Su Ming knocked on Su Yubai's door, looking hesitant. "Um... Brother Yubai, I want to go out for a bit."

Su Yubai, who was resting in his room and still a little sleepy, suddenly woke up. He instinctively thought that Su Ming was afraid that the cultivator would come back and wanted to hide. So he frowned and advised, "Brother Ming... that rogue cultivator may not come. If you leave now, it will be difficult to explain to the clan."

Of course, he didn't care how the clan would deal with Su Ming. However, if he left, and that cultivator really did turn around and attack the formation, Su Yubai couldn't just stand by and watch. He naturally didn't want to take the hit for nothing.

Su Ming's face turned slightly red, and he stammered, "No... Brother Yu Bai, it's just about what happened during the day. I couldn't sleep, so I wanted to go to a nearby town, it's just..."

"During the day... Oh~" Su Yubai's confusion turned into realization, and he smiled, his tone teasing but not relenting: "If Brother Ming is interested, why don't you go back to the clan? I still have two beautiful maids there, both of whom are well-trained."

Su Ming shook his head, his tone regretful: "My mother left instructions before she passed away, telling my father to keep an eye on me regarding my drinking and womanizing. This matter must not be discussed within the clan... If that slut finds out, she will inevitably make things difficult for me again."

At this point, he looked at Su Yubai with a pleading expression: "Brother Yubai, I'm just going to broaden my horizons. I'll be back tomorrow morning. Nothing will happen, don't worry!"

"Well... Brother Ming, there will most likely be other opportunities to come out in the future. What if that cultivator is still hiding outside...?"

Seeing Su Yubai refuse again, Su Ming pretended to be a little anxious and said, "Hey, Brother Yubai, to tell you the truth, after I return to the clan this time, my father will restore my status based on this incident. With my talent, the clan won't send me out to other places so easily. I'm afraid I won't have another chance. Just this once, don't you... believe me?"

Having said all that, Su Yubai knew that if he refused again, it might leave a bad impression on Su Ming. Anyway, even if the cultivator caught him outside, he wouldn't kill him. It was only for one night, so nothing should happen.

Moreover, Su Ming had heard every word he said during the day. If this kid felt that he had ruined his plans and leaked those words, regardless of whether it could be found out later, Su Ming would probably be in serious trouble.

Su Yubai could only grit his teeth and instruct, "Mingdi, don't get carried away. Remember, you have to be back first thing tomorrow morning. This is between you and me, and you mustn't go around telling anyone!"

Upon hearing this, Su Ming's face lit up with joy, and he quickly agreed. Just as he was about to run outside, Su Yubai grabbed him.

"You might run into people from the clan in the nearby towns. You need to disguise yourself, conceal your presence, and act discreetly so that no one recognizes you, understand?"

"Okay, Brother Yu Bai."

"Don't let the alcohol get to your head. Use your spiritual power to sober up quickly. And don't get caught up in conflicts with women just because you see them, understand?"

"Okay, bro."

"Those women are masters at feigning helplessness and deceiving people. Don't act rashly and try to buy her freedom. You absolutely cannot bring her back to the tribe; you'll have to kill her then, understand?"

"OK."

"Oh dear, Ming-di, you're still young. It was your elder brother who misspoke and misled you. This thing doesn't mean anything. Or perhaps..."

"Oh dear, Brother Yu Bai, why are you being so indecisive? It can't be anything serious!"

Su Yubai had no choice but to shut up, feeling a little regretful for his bluntness during the day, which had stirred the boy's heart. Now that he couldn't be stopped, he could only wave his hand and tell him to hurry back.

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Su Ming's excitement quickly faded after he rushed into the forest. His heart was pounding. According to the voice in his mind, the demonic cultivator shouldn't have gone far. If he went up quickly, he could catch up.

The risks of this move made him hesitate all day, but he finally couldn't hold back after a breathing exercise in the afternoon.

If he went back like this, he might not have a chance to take revenge for many years. Just thinking about that smug woman's smug look made him feel a burning fire in his heart, which was unbearable.