Banshee Family Training Record

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Ye Jinglan, Hua Caiyan, and the others accepted the gifts without question, but Yun Chuan didn't really understand what they were. Before he could ask, Nie Ningshuang, not far away, spoke up first: "Fourth Sister, this...it looks so familiar, what is it?"

Zhu Yunqing turned his head and looked back at her, seeing her blank and dazed expression after losing her memory. He sighed softly, "It was the spider web I created, along with the unique spell 'Dragon Binding Rope,' that formed a simple magic weapon."

"Its usage is also very simple. Just like that, you can launch it directly. If it hits, enemies in the Foundation Establishment stage will generally be trapped. Of course, you have to choose the right time. If the enemy specializes in speed or agility, it is not too difficult to dodge it."

As she spoke, Nie Ningshuang nodded slightly, her pink, mottled eyes sparkling with curiosity. This slight change in expression melted the icy hardness on her face, at least making Yun Chu'an feel that this "Third Sister" had gained a little more humanity.

"Come on, let's set off."

"Leading the way," You Wensi said, then took the lead by using the Shrinking Earth technique, walking at the very front and heading straight for the Black Bull family's trial secret realm.

Yun Chu'an and the others also cast spells to follow behind. Although Granny Huaishan's speed was a bit too fast, at least she was bathed in sunlight, so her speed was not slow at all.

They arrived at their destination without incident. It was at the foot of a massive cliff, where the mountain peaks blocked out the sunlight, casting vast shadows on the ground. This place should have been deserted, but now, the clearing beneath the dark cliff was bustling with activity.

Too many cultivators gathered from all directions, but not all of them wanted the Black Bull King's treasure. Some cultivators believed that instead of venturing into the trial realm and wasting time and effort only to return empty-handed, it would be more worthwhile to do business at the entrance of the realm, selling life-saving or auxiliary pills or magical treasures to make a small fortune.

It's safe and you can earn a lot.

Therefore, all sorts of stalls have now been set up on this open space, selling ointments, pills, weapons, armor, magical artifacts, and talismans—you name it, they have it.

Several bull demons, two or three meters tall, with two horns on their heads and black fur all over their bodies, have begun to maintain order here, clearly treating this place as a new market town, and starting to collect taxes in a steady stream.

The place was bustling with activity. Yun Chu'an had initially thought that You Wensi hadn't shared much information about the secret realm, and that he might be confused once he went in.

Now he felt relieved. Thank goodness, with so many people around, he wasn't worried about not being able to find out.

"That's quite prosperous."

You Wensi glanced around and gave his evaluation. Zhu Yunqing also looked around, and the same plan as Yun Chuan arose in his mind. Then he turned around, gave him and Hua Caiyan a thousand low-grade spirit stones each, and said, "Go buy some things, and while you're at it, ask the stall owner about the situation in this trial secret realm, and whether there is any reliable intelligence to support your claim."

The two accepted the spirit stones without hesitation and then split up. Liu Mengshen followed Zhu Yunqing, while Ye Jinglan and You Wensi went together. The group split into four groups and traveled through the town.

Chapter 248 Female Cultivator of the Joyful Union Sect

Yun Chu'an originally intended to find a stall selling medicinal pills to buy some healing pills and inquire about some information. But he had only taken a few steps when a strange female voice suddenly rang out behind him: "Excuse me, are you the legendary Boss Yun Chu'an?"

Yun Chuan immediately became alert and turned her head to look back. She saw a woman with heavy makeup, revealing clothes, and dressed flamboyantly, looking at her with a smile in her eyes.

The brocade robe she wore had slits on both sides under her armpits, exposing her white breasts. As she walked forward, her large breasts swayed, making it hard to look away.

Before he even got close, the strong scent of her perfume wafted over him, causing Yun Chu'an to frown slightly and involuntarily take a half-step back, adopting a defensive posture: "It's me, and who are you?"

His palate has been spoiled by the girls in his family; he prefers milder flavors. Something as fragrant and sensual as this seems a bit excessive.

However, judging from the other person's attire, he had already roughly guessed their identity.

It belongs to the Hehuan sect.

Ahead, the woman smiled charmingly: "My name is Xu Yinghuan, and I come from the Hehuan Sect. I'm sure Boss Yun can understand that."

As she spoke, she blinked her large, eyeshadow-covered eyes, her allure overflowing. Yun Chu'an glanced at her using his Qi Observation Technique; this woman's cultivation was only at the ninth level of Qi Refining, hardly a threat. He relaxed slightly and said, "I know, but I wonder what brings you here, young lady?"

Many male cultivators around began to frequently turn their heads to look in this direction. Seeing that such a sexy and revealing woman was actually taking the initiative to ask him questions, they couldn't help but feel envious.

Xu Yinghuan covered her mouth with her hands and chuckled softly: "What purpose do I have? It's just that I often hear the righteous disciples of Qingyun Sect mention you. They say that you have a talent for business, yet you are upright and righteous, and you have a large number of Vajra Talismans but insist on not raising prices. I have always admired you very much, so I have always wanted to get to know you and make your acquaintance."

She said this, and then took half a step forward. Yun Chu'an immediately understood; it was probably that Feng Jian or Lao Wen had slept with her, and then bragged in bed about their affairs.

That's true. The Joyful Union Sect not only deals in prostitution, but male cultivators in bed often can't control their tongues and dare to say anything, so...

His eyes flickered, and then he smiled and said, "Very well, let's make friends. Fellow Daoist Xu should have arrived earlier than me? I'm not very familiar with everything here yet, so I would appreciate it if Fellow Daoist Xu could introduce me to some things."

The Hehuan Sect female cultivator smiled charmingly and walked to Yun Chu'an's side: "Alright, Fellow Daoist Yun, please come with me, let's talk as we walk."

As she spoke, she stepped forward. As they got closer, Yun Chuan noticed that the fabric covering her chest, though seemingly conservative, actually had a narrow but deep opening. Walking alongside her, with a slight turn of his head, he could see her two large breasts from above, revealing a deep cleavage between them.

Especially since this woman wasn't wearing a bra, her large breasts swayed slightly as she walked, which was particularly eye-catching.

As expected of a female cultivator from the Hehuan Sect.

He sighed inwardly and walked forward, listening as Xu Yinghuan explained in a simple way how the market was currently operating and how the Black Bull family, together with several of their new allies, were managing it.

Yun Chu'an didn't actually want to set up a stall here. He wasn't short of money and had no interest in this information. He quickly steered the conversation toward the trials: "Not only these past few days, but has Fellow Daoist Xu seen any cultivators who came out of the secret realm? What did they say? Did they have any experience in successfully passing the trials?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yinghuan smiled charmingly: "This, this is not information that is easy to obtain. Those who dare to enter the secret realm to explore on the first day are mostly powerful or even vicious individuals. Dealing with them is also very risky."

She only said the risks were high, but didn't say she didn't have the relevant information. It was obvious she knew everything and was just trying to raise the price.

Yun Chu'an saw through her thoughts at a glance, and then smiled and said, "Then wouldn't it greatly reduce the risk if we brought some life-saving talismans? You just said that the market here is unregulated, and life-saving pills and magic treasures have risen to five times their market price. So, I, Yun, naturally cannot go against the laws of the market..."

He took out ten high-grade Vajra Talismans: "But you are my friend, Fellow Daoist Xu. I will sell these Vajra Talismans to you at the original price. What do you think?"

Xu Yinghuan's eyes darted around, and she said with a grin, "But even at the original price, I don't have that many spirit stones. Boss Yun, how about we find another payment method?"

As she spoke, she lowered her voice, then suddenly stood on tiptoe, leaned close to Yun Chu'an's ear, and blew softly into his ear. Yun Chu'an got goosebumps all over, took a half step back, and distanced himself from her: "Is that so? I'm planning to make friends with you, Fellow Daoist Xu. Then these ten talismans are yours!"

As he spoke, he shoved the ten Vajra Talismans into her hand, then stepped back, his attitude resolute.

Seeing that he was not tempted at all, Xu Yinghuan's expression immediately showed some regret: "Is that so... Well then, I have also inquired about the things in the Trial Realm, and I will tell you about them for free now."

As she spoke, she stuffed the ten Vajra Talismans into her cleavage, and in the blink of an eye, they disappeared without a trace.

Then, she said seriously, "The Trial Realm is divided into five spaces in total, according to the Black Bull family. But so far, even Golden Core cultivators have only explored the first four spaces. There is no reliable information yet on how to enter the fifth trial space."

Yun Chuanxin said, "Sisters, it seems you've slept with all the Golden Core cultivators?" He remained calm, nodded slightly, and waited quietly for her to explain. She continued, "After entering the trial space from that rock wall, you will first enter a forest, but the location is not fixed. You will be randomly teleported to a certain place to ensure that the person undergoing the trial spends the trial alone, rather than with others."

"Of course, now that there are too many people entering the trial, it is common to encounter others while undergoing the trial. Many cultivators have already made a pact to team up together and fight against external enemies when they meet."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chu'an's expression turned slightly serious, and he thought to himself that this was a troublesome situation.

This is troublesome. It seems I won't be able to team up with Caiyan and the others.

As he was thinking this, he heard Xu Yinghuan continue, "The forest is the first trial space, which is prepared for Qi Refining stage cultivators and has the lowest difficulty."

"This space will always be sunny and full of spiritual energy. Apart from some small demons that may be cultivated from plants in the forest, as well as various poisonous creatures, there is no particular danger. Even if a cultivator at the third level of Qi Refining comes, as long as he has prepared antidote pills, he can pass through smoothly."

Yun Chu'an nodded gently: "Then how do we get to the second trial space?"

"Find the right direction, and then you'll be fine," Xu Yinghuan said. "This forest is a huge maze. Many times you can only go around in circles, but as long as you find the right path, or stumble upon it by chance, you can get out of the forest and arrive at the second trial space."

"Of course, it doesn't matter if you can't get out. There are many precious medicinal herbs in this forest, such as ginseng and lingzhi. Even low-level cultivators can reap a lot here."

"Moreover, there is no need to worry about your life being in danger. When you are in very poor condition, the trial space will send down a stream of spiritual energy to force you into a coma and then eject you from this space."

Before she could finish speaking, a scream suddenly came from ahead. The two of them instinctively turned their heads at the same time and saw a huge pale blue halo suddenly appear on the rock wall. A huge boar demon crawled out of it and fell to the ground with a mournful cry.

Chapter 249 No flirting allowed!

Yun Chu'an then asked, "Just like him?"

Xu Yinghuan nodded: "Yes, that's right."

"What if someone takes the opportunity to commit murder?"

“Then he will succeed.” Xu Yinghuan’s expression was serious. “So we must be on guard.”

Yun Chu'an nodded: "I understand. What is the second trial space like?"

“It’s a grassland,” Xu Yinghuan said. “From here on, the environment starts to become harsh. Although the spiritual energy here is abundant, there are strong winds all day long, and ordinary people can be blown directly into the sky.”

"In this area, only high-level Qi Refining cultivators can advance steadily. Even high-level Qi Refining cultivators who have weak spiritual energy recovery abilities and are not good at long-term combat cannot get any advantage here because they have to resist the strong winds at all times."

Yun Chuanxin said it was understandable; this was the beginning of the pressure. Xu Yinghuan continued, "Of course, there are also many rare and exotic animals on this grassland, such as sheep with golden fleece. They are more dangerous, but hunting them also brings more benefits."

Yun Chu'an asked, "Then how do we get to the third level?"

“Go against the wind,” Xu Yinghuan said. “The space of the trial realm is constantly changing and not fixed. Only by facing the strong wind head-on and moving against the direction of the greatest pressure can you successfully enter the third level. If the angle is slightly off, you will achieve half the result with twice the effort.”

"But if you withstand the greatest pressure, you can enter the third level, which is a desert. The sun is blazing down here all day long. Not only is the temperature extremely hot, but the spiritual energy is also very thin. It is impossible for cultivators in the Qi Refining stage to move an inch here. Their spiritual energy will be consumed rapidly, and they will not be able to hold on for long and will have to be teleported out."

"And if one encounters the representative dangerous spirit beast of this place, a rattlesnake, then there is almost no way to survive, and one will inevitably be teleported out."

Yun Chu'an nodded: "Okay, then how do we get to the fourth level?"

Xu Yinghuan was taken aback: "Fellow Daoist, for us Qi Refining cultivators, the third level is the end. In fact, most Qi Refining cultivators can't even last long on the third level. That's the hunting ground for Foundation Establishment cultivators..."

Yun Chuan said, "I was just asking, I didn't mean anything by it. Just tell me what you know."

Xu Yinghuan then stopped wasting words and continued, "You'll have to find the fourth level yourself. It's a desolate mountain known as the 'Flaming Mountain'."

"That's actually a volcano. The crater is constantly emitting thick smoke, and lava is constantly flowing down the mountain and spreading everywhere. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators can hardly stay here for long, because there are also terrifying fire bulls running rampant here, which will actively attack them."

"Only a few people with truly high cultivation levels or those protected by magical treasures can barely walk around here."

"Currently, everyone believes that only cultivators at the Golden Core stage can withstand this harsh environment on their own, freely explore this mountain, search for the Black Bull King's true legacy, and the legendary fifth and final trial space."

As she spoke, Yun Chu'an nodded slightly. Just as she was about to ask for more details, a sharp voice suddenly came from afar: "What are you doing!"

It was the sound of Hana Ayano.

Yun Chu'an subconsciously turned his head and saw that the girl with pigtails had already rushed to his side, hugged him from the front, separated him from Xu Yinghuan, and pushed him to create some distance. Then she turned her head and glared fiercely at the Hehuan Sect female cultivator. Suddenly, her expression changed, and she said in a high-pitched, sarcastic voice, "Oh, husband, where did this fellow Daoist come from? I've never seen her before."

Yun Chu'an gave a wry smile and said, "I just met this fellow Daoist. She shared a lot of information with me about the Trial Realm. Logically speaking, we should thank her."

Hua Caiyan said in a sarcastic tone, "Then thank you to this fellow Daoist for sticking to my husband while I was away and sharing information with him in close proximity."

As she spoke, her hatred was palpable. Xu Yinghuan immediately guessed her identity; she was most likely the legendary woman who was always by Yun Chu'an's side.

She had encountered this situation before, and knowing that the person in question had arrived, she knew that staying any longer would only make things awkward. So she chuckled and said, "No need to thank me. Now that the information has been shared, I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."

With that, she smiled and turned to leave.

After she left, Hua Caiyan's expression changed. She turned around and glared fiercely at Yun Chu'an, then suddenly stomped on his foot: "We've only been apart for ten minutes! Just ten minutes, and you've already hooked up with a woman from the Hehuan Sect!"

"Can you still put my mind at ease?! Can you still put my mind at ease?!"

She was extremely anxious, hitting and pinching Yun Chu'an, and grabbing his waist and refusing to let go.

Yun Chu'an winced in pain, dodging and begging for mercy: "Spare me, Caiyan! I was just gathering information! The women of the Hehuan Sect always have the most information. I was doing this for the family!"

"Don't even try! I don't believe you!" Hua Caiyan retorted angrily. "If I had come any later, you probably would have been in that woman's bed by now!"

Yun Chu'an's expression immediately changed. She raised a hand and said solemnly, "This is absolutely impossible, Fifth Sister. I would rather she be after money than her. In fact, I avoided her when she tried to seduce me. In the end, I just gave her some Vajra Talismans to appease her and then asked her for information."

His serious tone immediately calmed Hua Caiyan down considerably: "Really?"

Yun Chu'an feigned displeasure: "You don't believe me anymore? That's really disheartening."

Hua Caiyan sniffed and continued, "I believe you. She's a woman from the Hehuan Sect... Oh dear, if you ever encounter a woman like that again, call me or Fourth Sister. You're not allowed to talk to women like that."

Her muttering made Yun Chu'an chuckle: "Alright, alright, then from now on I'll only deal with good girls like Dongfang Yue and Yan Shuiyi, and I'll resolutely refuse to speak to women from the Hehuan Sect, okay?"

Hua Caiyan nodded and agreed, but as soon as she said it, she felt that something was wrong.

She didn't have time to think it through, and for a moment she didn't realize that those virtuous "good girls" were actually the ones who posed the greatest threat to her.

Without thinking too much, she took Yun Chu'an's arm and walked back to join Zhu Yunqing and the others. By this time, they had all gathered their own intelligence, and after returning, they compared their findings and found that they were largely accurate. They could even add many details to each other, as well as methods for dealing with danger, which gave them more confidence.

Then, You Wensi took the lead and led them to the entrance of the trial.

A burly man, over two meters tall with a full head of black hair, sat there. He looked almost indistinguishable from a normal human, except for a pair of enormous bull horns on his head, which revealed his true race.

His cultivation level is unfathomable; even Yun Chuan, at the moment, cannot see through it. He guesses that he must be at least a Golden Core stage expert.

It was precisely because of his presence that the trial realm was peaceful and serene, with no one causing trouble.

You Wensi stepped forward and revealed her identity as a member of the Huai Shan family, as well as some of her family members. The Black Bull didn't show much surprise. When the Huai Shan family was first established, it had already dealt with the Black Bull family, sometimes cooperating and sometimes targeting each other. Although they weren't close, they weren't too distant either, and they knew each other to a certain extent.

The black ox, who was at the Golden Core stage, didn't stop them too much. He exchanged a few polite words with You Wensi, saying that the two families had always had a friendly relationship. He reminded them that the environment inside was dangerous, and that they should not only be careful of the dangers of the trial environment, but also guard against backstabbing by villains, etc., before letting them in.

You Wensi exchanged a few polite words, mentioning the favor the Huai Shan family owed them, and then led Ye Jinglan and the others forward, stepping into the entrance.

Chapter 250 Princess of Jin

The towering rock wall in front of them, though it looked like a mountain, could actually be broken open by reaching out and silently reciting a spell, as if water were flowing through it. Taking another step forward would allow them to enter.

You Wensi and the others took the lead, entering first, with Ye Jinglan following closely behind. Zhu Yunqing turned and glanced at the three of them, reminding them, "Don't be reckless," before turning and entering as well, her body merging into the rock and disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Yun Chu'an followed closely behind and entered. As soon as he merged into the rock wall, he felt as if his body had passed through a bizarre and long tunnel.

The surrounding lights kept changing, dazzling him. He couldn't help but close his eyes, and when he felt his feet were on solid ground, he opened his eyes again and found himself in a forest, with soft yellow earth under his feet, and towering trees as thick as a man's embrace all around him.

The dense foliage completely blocked out the sun, preventing him from enjoying even a sliver of the golden crow's spirit. The forest was dark and serene, with barely any sound, a quietness that sent shivers down his spine.

He looked around and found that all the surroundings seemed to be the same, with ancient brown trees as thick as a man's embrace. He couldn't tell which way was which, nor could he find his direction.

Obviously, getting lost in such a dimly lit and identical environment is a perfectly normal thing.

Fortunately, Yun Chuan, who comes from the information age, still knows some ways to identify the environment in this kind of situation.

He moved a little further away, squinted, and observed carefully. Sure enough, the branches of these trees did not grow evenly in all directions, but were noticeably shorter in one direction and longer in the other.