Shen Chongming heard this and quietly remembered the name in his heart.

But before he could even utter it a few times, the Thunderous Creature urged, “I will send you up now, quickly comprehend this Cultivation Technique.”

“I have faith in you. Once you achieve the Jade True Thunder Mansion, you can take me away from this wretched place!”

Jade True Thunder Mansion?

Just as Shen Chongming was about to ask what the Jade True Thunder Mansion was, the Thunderous Creature suddenly waved its hand, sending a bolt of lightning to transport him to the mountain peak.

“Husband!”

Chen Youran saw this and rushed out from behind the boulder without hesitation.

The Thunderous Creature looked up at Shen Chongming disappearing into the clouds and spoke slowly, “Relax, this kid will surely succeed!”

…

Shen Family Manor.

A figure in a red dress appeared outside the Grand Array.

A Shen Family cultivator saw this and wind manipulated up to them.

“Fellow Daoist, this is the Shen Family; if you have no other business, please leave quickly.”

Xiao Hongxiao heard this and hurriedly said, “I am Xiao Hongxiao of Hundred Refinements Valley. Last time, the Young Clan Leader Shen said I could visit the Shen Family as a guest if there was nothing else.”

The Shen Family cultivator suspiciously scrutinized her.

“I know your Shen Family’s Young Master Shen Chonghong!”

Fearing the Shen Family cultivator might not believe her, Xiao Hongxiao quickly mentioned Shen Chonghong’s name as well.

The Shen Family cultivator paused briefly in surprise, thought for a moment, and said, “Please wait here for a moment, I need to get permission.”

The Shen Family cultivator landed from the sky, just when he was about to seek an audience with Patriarch Shen Wenxing, and happened to see Shen Chonghong walking from the front yard. He immediately went to greet him with a cupped fist salute, “Young Master, there is a female cultivator outside the array who claims to know you.”

Shen Chonghong slightly frowned, “Who is this female cultivator, what’s her name?”

The cultivator cupped his hands, “She claims to be Xiao Hongxiao from Hundred Refinements Valley…”

Upon hearing this, the scene of being humiliated at Seven Sages Mountain immediately surfaced in Shen Chonghong’s mind.

The scene shifted, and he then recalled when Xiao Yin and his daughter visited last time, and Xiao Hongxiao eating three large bowls of rice and numerous Spirit Fruits with abandon.

Seeing his displeased expression, the Shen Family cultivator, being observant, promptly saluted, “If the Young Master does not wish to see her, I will send her away at once.”

As he spoke, the cultivator was preparing to form formulas and ascend to drive Xiao Hongxiao away.

“Hold on.”

Shen Chonghong, after a brief thought, interrupted his spellcasting and said in a deep voice, “Invite her down.”

The cultivator was momentarily stunned. After acknowledging with a cupped fist, he flew into the air, opening a passage in the array to allow Xiao Hongxiao to reach the entrance.

“Miss Xiao, we meet again.”

Seeing her, Shen Chonghong secretly clenched his fists, then smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

His face showed no trace of displeasure.

Xiao Hongxiao, seeing this, was puzzled and momentarily forgot to return the gesture.

Shen Chonghong spoke again, “Please come inside, Miss.”

Xiao Hongxiao snapped back to reality, hurriedly returned the gesture, and followed him into the courtyard.

Inside the wing room, as she assessed Shen Chonghong seated opposite her with a smile and a composed demeanor, Xiao Hongxiao hesitated for a long time before she couldn’t help but ask, “You…don’t dislike me?”

Shen Chonghong, holding a teacup, asked in confusion, “Miss, what makes you say that?”

Seeing his bewildered expression, Xiao Hongxiao clenched her clothes and said, “It’s about…that incident at Seven Sages Mountain…”

Shen Chonghong feigned realization with an “oh” sound.

“Being less skilled is nothing to resent.”

“Besides, didn’t you and your senior visit last time specifically to apologize?”

“The matter should be considered resolved.”

Shen Chonghong smiled.

“Ugh! Saying hypocritical things is really disgusting!”

Inwardly, he severely scorned his own duplicity, and to avoid giving himself away, he could only raise the teacup and take a light sip.

When Xiao Hongxiao heard these words, she was taken aback, momentarily leaving her mouth hanging open.

She believed that every time she saw Shen Chonghong, she would think of the frivolous remarks he made back then.

Unexpectedly, the person who was humiliated by her back then had let it go so easily!

After a moment of surprise, Xiao Hongxiao suddenly felt a bit ashamed.

“No wonder the outside world says the sons of the Shen Family are the best of the best; just the temperament and demeanor of this guy before me are beyond the norm.”

“In comparison, I really am being petty.”

Xiao Hongxiao thought to herself, feeling less restrained and more guilty and apologetic, she looked at Shen Chonghong and said, “It was my fault before, and I must apologize seriously to Young Master Shen this time.”

Shen Chonghong waved his hand with a smile, and they chatted idly for a moment before Shen Wenxing came over with a serious expression.

Seeing his father through the window, Shen Chonghong stood up and saluted, “Miss Xiao, please wait a moment, I have to step out.”

Xiao Hongxiao nodded repeatedly.

Shen Chonghong walked out of the wing room, seeing his father instructing two Shen Family cultivators.

“Father.”

He walked leisurely up to them; the two Shen Family cultivators saluted and called him Young Master.

Shen Chonghong nodded, noticing his father’s unusual expression, asked, “What happened?”

Shen Wenxing said solemnly, “Your uncle sent an urgent report that a large number of demon beasts have appeared in the mountain; the Centipede Leader’s child has already contacted those Fierce Beasts near the Poisonous Miasma Forest. However, there are quite a few demon beasts, and they are rather strong.”

Demon Beasts?

Shen Chonghong pondered for a moment and said, “Should we ask Third Uncle to intervene?”

Shen Wenxing shook his head slightly.

“Your third uncle is currently at a critical breakthrough stage and should not be disturbed; none of those demon beasts have reached the Fetal Breathing Realm either.”

“Then let me take a team to handle it,” Shen Chonghong suddenly spoke, then glanced back at the wing room and saw through the window Xiao Hongxiao casually shaking her bare legs and sipping tea.

Noticing someone looking at her, Xiao Hongxiao looked up and quickly sat upright, pretending to be obedient.

Shen Wenxing looked towards the wing room and curiously asked, “Who is that girl?”

When Xiao Yin and his daughter visited last time, he and Wei Qiuling were in Fengxian County and didn’t see them.

“The daughter of Xiao Yin, Chief Disciple of Hundred Refinements Valley.”

Shen Chonghong replied, with a quirky smile on his face, “Father, I plan to take her with me on the hunt for demon beasts this time.”

Shen Wenxing frowned at this.

“This might be inappropriate, no?”

“If something happens to her, our Shen Family would have a hard time explaining it to Hundred Refinements Valley.”

Shen Chonghong patted his chest and said, “Don’t worry, Father, I will protect her.”

With that, he hurriedly made his way to the wing room entrance.

“Miss Xiao, my father wishes to see you.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongxiao quickly put down her teacup and followed him into the courtyard.

“Xiao Hongxiao of Hundred Refinements Valley greets Patriarch Shen.”

Shen Wenxing smiled and nodded, but before he could speak, Shen Chonghong interjected, “Some demon beasts have appeared in the Shen Family’s domain.”

“Miss Xiao is quite powerful; would you be willing to lend a hand and help us drive back the demons?”

“Yes, I’d love to!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Hongxiao eagerly answered.

Seeing this, Shen Chonghong looked at his father, smiling, “See, Father, I told you Miss Xiao is a warm-hearted person.”

Shen Wenxing stared at the two in stunned silence.

He had heard about his son being humiliated by the girl back at Seven Sages Mountain.

He knew his son best.

Seeing his son acting so abnormally, he feared he might blunder again and cause major trouble.

But given the situation, he could only sternly say, “Remember this, if Miss Xiao loses even a single hair on her head, I’ll break your legs when you get back!”

Her expression first stunned, then both shy and touched, Xiao Hongxiao heard this.

“Rest assured, Father!”

“I will go prepare now.”

With that, Shen Chonghong hurried out of the courtyard.

Xiao Hongxiao quickly saluted Shen Wenxing and chased after Shen Chonghong, leaving the manor.

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