Chapter 14: I Really Am a Little Clever One

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Considering the old man’s vow to help him cultivate, and their combat abilities being evenly matched, Zhao Yu decided to give the old man a chance to explain.

Facing Zhao Yu’s questioning, Ling Xuzi’s expression turned confused and bewildered.

Soon, Ling Xuzi shook his head slightly to suppress his thoughts, his eyes reddened: “Why would I run? How dare you ask me that?”

His tone was strange, half crying, half laughing.

If he didn’t run, was he just waiting to die?

Zhao Yu grew anxious: “Hey, I haven’t hit you or anything... Hey, don’t cry yet...”

What kind of expression was this old man making?

Ling Xuzi slowly formed a hand seal: “I don’t know what you really are, but it’s daytime now... If I manage to escape, it will be my luck; if not, then let today be the day I meet my doom!”

With a burst of magical power, Ling Xuzi instantly transformed into a streak of blood-red light and vanished.

The paper doll must have already left. Since that’s the case... he would now try to escape this million-li Yin Mountain.

If he escaped, great; if not, then he would just die outright.

Zhao Yu looked up at the sky: “Damn it.”

The world has gone downhill!

People’s hearts aren’t what they used to be!

The leader, who had remained silent, quietly shifted his feet.

Something felt off.

This stranger who suddenly appeared must be trouble; otherwise, Ling Xuzi wouldn’t have fled in such terror. It was best not to get involved.

They had to leave.

But after only a few steps, the leader stopped abruptly.

He saw, not far away in the grass, a girl with a bun on her head suddenly emerge out of thin air.

Was someone there? How had he not noticed before?

Ignoring the leader, the little bun girl walked up to Zhao Yu with a cheerful tone: “Brother-in-law, what are you doing here? Are you here to gather ingredients?”

Zhao Yu immediately snapped back to the matter at hand, exasperated: “What ingredients? I came looking for you. You’re just a little girl, and you didn’t come home all night. Do you know how worried I was?”

The little bun girl tugged at Zhao Yu’s hand, acting coquettish: “Brother-in-law, why don’t you just look for some ingredients while you’re here?”

“I’m not looking for ingredients! I came purely to find you!” Zhao Yu said firmly.

If he pretended to be gathering ingredients too, wouldn’t it make it seem like his concern for family wasn’t genuine?

Wouldn’t it affect his relationship with his little sister-in-law?

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Tsk tsk, he really was a clever little rascal.

The little bun girl stopped her coaxing and tilted her head slightly toward the leader of the Bear Tribe, her face full of disappointment.

The Bear Tribe leader was baffled... Did he know this suddenly appearing girl? What did her look of disappointment mean?

Soon, the little bun’s eyes brightened: “Brother-in-law, now that you’ve found me, since you’re here anyway, why don’t we look for some ingredients together and cook a meal at home?”

“That sounds...”

Just as Zhao Yu was about to agree, he caught himself: “Don’t change the subject! I’m asking you, why didn’t you come home last night? Do you know how worried I was? I couldn’t sleep all night because I was so concerned!”

The more he spoke, the angrier Zhao Yu became.

It was understandable if his younger brother didn’t come home at night—after all, he was a boy and not at risk of being taken advantage of.

But his little sister-in-law was different. She was an innocent, adorable little girl. If she got into the habit of staying out all night, what would happen?

How would she ever find a husband?

Moreover, what if she encountered some villain and was lured away by a few sweet words?

That’s what the books said—those scoundrel protagonists, upon seeing a young and beautiful girl, could win her heart with just a few sweet words...

He had to be vigilant and guard her tightly!

The little bun girl said nothing.

Zhao Yu glared: “Go home first. We’ll talk when I get back!”

If there weren’t others around, he would have had a serious talk with her.

The little bun girl gave the Bear Tribe leader one last disappointed glance before turning away listlessly.

The Bear Tribe leader finally understood: the little girl’s disappointment was probably because she expected him to plead on her behalf.

Thinking it over, the leader stepped forward: “Friend, don’t be too harsh. Your sister is quite extraordinary. Staying out all night isn’t really that big a deal.”

The little girl had completely evaded his perception; he didn’t know her cultivation level. Given her abilities, staying out late might not be a problem.

Being reasonable, Zhao Yu immediately shook his head: “You don’t understand. She’s too naive and easily deceived. What if she meets unscrupulous people... Sigh... I’m only trying to protect her.”

The Bear Tribe leader thought for a moment and nodded: “Your concern is not without reason.”

If the little girl weren’t innocent, she wouldn’t have hoped a stranger like him would intervene on her behalf after just meeting him once.

With the leader’s agreement, Zhao Yu grew excited.

Stepping forward a few paces, he said, “You’re the kind of friend I want!”

This was the first person who truly understood how much he cared for his family.

Perhaps this was what the books called a kindred spirit.

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The Bear Tribe leader’s mouth twitched slightly, then cupped his hands: “I am Tie Shi of the Bear Tribe. My cultivation is just at the early nascent soul stage. It’s a pleasure to meet you. May I ask your name?”

“I’m Zhao Yu, and the girl who just left is my little sister-in-law, Little Bun.”

After saying this, Zhao Yu felt a bit embarrassed: “As for cultivation... I won’t hide it—I’m just an ordinary mortal without any cultivation.”

Tie Shi’s face froze.

An ordinary mortal without cultivation?

If this were a city outside Yin Mountain, he might believe it.

But this was the million-li Yin Mountain!

The nearby tribes were only his Bear Tribe—beyond that, the closest tribe was thousands of li away. Zhao Yu and the little girl were definitely not from the Bear Tribe... and ordinary people definitely wouldn’t appear here!

Even if he didn’t want to reveal his cultivation, this was too absurd.

Tie Shi could only chuckle awkwardly: “Friend... ahem, don’t be discouraged. Whether mortal or cultivator, we’re all part of the world.”

Zhao Yu immediately gave a thumbs-up: “You’re a friend I can trust.”

Tie Shi grew curious: “Since this is our first meeting, may I ask where you come from? Your sister doesn’t seem ordinary, so there must be a reason why she stayed out all night?”

Both the little girl and Zhao Yu seemed extraordinary. It was good to try to build rapport.

Zhao Yu said proudly: “I’m a wild man from the mountains. As for why my sister-in-law didn’t come home last night... there must be a reason. I’ll find out when I get back.”

A wild man from the mountains?

Tie Shi’s lips moved silently, speechless.

It seemed Zhao Yu didn’t appreciate prying into his family affairs—a clear warning not to ask further.

Tie Shi quickly changed the subject: “Brother, this isn’t a good place to talk. Why don’t you come visit the Bear Tribe? Although we have long resided here in Yin Mountain, we have plenty of fine wines and delicacies from Great Qian. If you come, we’ll welcome you wholeheartedly.”

Zhao Yu grew excited: “You’re the kind of brother I want!”

Good heavens, this was the first time anyone invited him as a guest.

“Welcoming with sweeping the mats”—what a lovely expression.

He would definitely bring back plenty of rabbits, and all the chicken, duck, and fish dishes mentioned in the books.

He would make sure his family had a hearty feast!