My Seven Sisters Are Stunningly Beautiful (The Return of the Gods)

Shen Yuanbao patted his chest proudly, a proud smile on his face.

"Of course. Duobao Pavilion is just one of our Shen family's businesses in the cultivation world. It specializes in collecting and trading all kinds of rare treasures. If you have any good stuff, you can also bring it here for valuation and trading."

Having said that, Shen Yuanbao didn't wait for Lu Yun to respond, and he pulled Lu Yun over the threshold and walked into the pavilion.

As soon as you enter the door, you will be greeted by a fresh scent mixed with spices and wood products. In the spacious hall, all kinds of treasures are carefully displayed, which are dazzling and eye-catching.

From precious elixirs and magical instruments to rare spiritual herbs and ancient books, there is everything, and every detail is extraordinary.

Shen Yuanbao led Lu Yun through the display cabinets, stopping from time to time to comment on some treasure, his tone full of childlike excitement.

"Look at this. This is my favorite treasure when I was a child. It is said to be a colorful glass bead that can bring good luck. However, I have never seen it work, haha."

Lu Yun was infected by Shen Yuanbao's innocence and enthusiasm, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously. He patted Shen Yuanbao on the shoulder and said, "Brother Shen, your personality is rare in the world of cultivation. It makes people feel kind."

Shen Yuanbao smiled, revealing two small canine teeth. "Although the world of cultivation is dangerous, people should always have some fun, right? Come, follow me. My mother is refining pills in the backyard. The pills she makes are famous for being good. I guarantee that you will feel more energetic after taking them."

"And my mother's best skill is cooking. When the braised pork and vermicelli are cooked, you just eat it and she won't say a word."

After passing through a series of winding corridors, the two came to a quiet backyard.

Compared with the bustling front hall, this place is more quiet and elegant. The courtyard is full of various herbs, and the fragrance of flowers and herbs is intertwined, making people feel refreshed.

A woman in green was sitting in front of the alchemy furnace, concentrating on adjusting the flame. Her movements were skillful and graceful, as if every gesture contained deep charm.

When Shen Yuanbao saw his mother, he immediately quickened his pace and ran towards her, shouting as he ran: "Mom, I miss you so much!"

As soon as Shen Yuanbao shouted, the woman in green suddenly frowned, and the wrinkles on her forehead seemed to be carved in an instant. The stove in front of her responded without hesitation, and suddenly a thick black smoke came out.

The woman suddenly opened her eyes, a gleam of light flashed in her eyes, and she stared at Shen Yuanbao intently. An inexplicable sense of oppression suddenly condensed in the air, making the time around them seem to stagnate.

"Shen Xiaopang, do you want to die? If you want to die, just tell me directly!"

The green-clothed woman's angry rebuke was like a thunderclap, causing Shen Yuanbao to stagger.

After saying that, she moved swiftly, her clothes rustling, and in a flash she was in front of Shen Yuanbao and grabbed his ears with such force that Shen Yuanbao's face turned red instantly.

"Ouch, it hurts! Mom, stop twisting it. I was wrong. I won't do it again next time!"

Shen Yuanbao was in so much pain that tears were about to come out. He covered his other ear with both hands and kicked his legs around, looking like a naughty boy who had been caught.

The woman in green refused to give in and her scolding became louder and louder.

"I've told you so many times, don't waste time while I'm refining the elixir! You're always making a fuss! You little brat, can't you learn from other people's kids and see how steady they are!"

Shen Yuanbao's facial features were distorted with pain, but he did not forget to look back and pleaded for help from Lu Yun pitifully with the one eye that was still free.

Lu Yun stood aside and witnessed all this, with a barely perceptible warmth flashing across his eyes.

He recalled the days when he was with his sisters. At that time, his sisters would also "teach" him a lesson in this loving way. Although the methods were different, the warmth of family affection was the same.

"Aunt, Brother Shen also missed you and forgot the rules in a hurry." Lu Yun spoke at the right time, his voice gentle but powerful.

The woman in green then noticed Lu Yun standing beside her, let go of Shen Yuanbao's ear, her expression relaxed, and she smiled embarrassedly.

"Hey, you must be Xiaopang's friend, right? Look how impatient I am, I didn't even greet you properly. Come in and sit down, don't stand."

Shen Yuanbao rubbed his ears and followed behind with a wronged look, muttering: "Mom, look, I'm also concerned about you."

Entering the pavilion in the backyard, the three of them sat around. The woman in green personally brewed a pot of tea, and the aroma rose up, dissolving the tense atmosphere just now.

As she handed the tea to Lu Yun, she said apologetically, "Don't mind. Our little Fatty is a straightforward person with no bad intentions."

Lu Yun took the teacup and smiled, "Aunt, that's not right. I really appreciate Brother Shen's straightforwardness. This is one of the reasons why we can become friends."

When Shen Yuanbao heard this, he straightened his back and said proudly, "Did you hear that, mother? Even Lu Yun praised me."

The woman in green was both angry and amused, and patted Shen Yuanbao on the head: "Alright, alright, don't get carried away. Learn more from your brother in the future and be more steady."

Then the woman in green looked at Lu Yun with a kind face.

"Why call me aunt? That's too distant. You're the first friend that our little fat guy brought home. Just call me Auntie Qing. It's more intimate that way."

Lu Yun felt the long-lost warmth and nodded.

Shen Yuanbao's tone changed at this moment.

"Lu Yun, are you coming to Tongxian City at this time to participate in the three sects' selection?"

"Three faction selection?"

Lu Yun made a puzzled sound.

Hearing Lu Yun's tone, Shen Yuanbao knew that Lu Yun didn't know about the selection of the three sects, and immediately found it strange.

"Lu Yun, you actually don't know about the selection of the three sects. This is something that everyone in Jiuzhou knows."

Shen Qing glared at Shen Yuanbao, and Shen Yuanbao stopped talking immediately.

Shen Qing is an alchemist. As the saying goes, plants and trees are psychic. After refining medicine for a long time, he can naturally feel the aura of others and pay more attention to some details.

In Shen Qing's eyes, Lu Yun was a dignified and steady child, and there was a faint aura about him. Although he was not sure what it was, he felt that he was not a malicious person.

Otherwise, the first time she saw Lu Yun, she would have driven him out and would not have let him get close to this silly child of hers.

But even so, there are some things that cannot be asked in front of others, everyone has their own secrets.

Realizing that the atmosphere was not right at the moment, Lu Yun naturally understood what Aunt Qing meant. He felt warm in his heart and directly revealed his purpose.

"Actually, I came from a very far place, where spiritual energy is very scarce. I went through great pains to come here, just to enter the fairyland and save my sisters..."