The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

Yan Dali was about to speak with Yan Erwen, but upon hearing this news, he darted to the grape trellis in a few steps:

"What did you say? Your mother has appeared? Where is she now?"

The four siblings were born of the same mother, and he loved his younger sister the most.

Although Yan Xiao is a male, none of them can compare to her.

Han Cuiyin was caught off guard by the eagerness of her two uncles.

Since they sent Yan Shunhua, who had just given birth, to Suyue Nunnery, Han Cuiyin assumed that the Yan family did not take her seriously.

Unexpectedly, they were so excited to hear news about her.

"You're worried about her? Then why did you send her to Suyue Nunnery in the first place?"

"Do you know that Suyue Nunnery is not a good place!"

Why send a young woman in the prime of her life there to waste her time?

These are the things Han Cuiyin can't let go of the most.

When she went to pick someone up last year, she looked around the entire place.

Life was hard. How could a young lady like her survive such a life? She couldn't understand it even if she put herself in her shoes.

Although her life in the world of immortality was not easy either.

But back then, at least we had spiritual power, so everything was easy to do.

Yan Shunhua, a delicate young woman, did everything herself.

The lifestyle there was far superior to that of the Yan family, and even the Han family.

"It was the clan chief who made the suggestion!" Yan Erwen had a deep impression of it because it was the one who made the trip.

"The clan chief instructed that my sister was going to a life of quiet contemplation to atone for her sins, and that some things were not suitable to be taken with her."

Recalling what happened back then, the two brothers exchanged a glance and realized that something was amiss.

"Have you ever wondered why the clan leader, who left Yan Family Village in the Pinglian Mountains, was able to rejuvenate after coming here?"

After a moment of contemplation, Han Cuiyin pieced together all the events and gradually began to make sense of things.

"How would we understand these things! Perhaps they are unique skills of martial artists! Every member of the collateral branches of our Yan Family Village is a master. It's a pity that they couldn't go out and show their skills due to the restrictions of the formation back then..."

Yan Dali revealed some things.

Upon hearing this, Han Cuiyin frowned even more deeply. "So you think it's the fault of the direct descendants, and that's why you've taken on the responsibility of supporting the collateral branches?"

"Yes! Because of their ancestor, they are trapped in Yan Family Village in the Pinglian Mountains with the direct descendants—"

Yan Dali was interrupted before he could finish speaking.

"Stop, stop talking! Haven't you ever suspected those people?"

"How could something good from such a large family fall into the hands of a collateral branch?"

"They can stay at home and practice their martial arts in peace, but you, the legitimate descendants, have to go out and risk your lives as merchants. Don't you find that strange?"

Han Cuiyin was speechless.

She really wanted to pry open her two uncles' heads to see what was inside, whether it was water or not.

"Perhaps this matter was planned several generations ago, but the main branch was weak in a certain generation and was outmaneuvered by the collateral branches, which is why our branch began to live a life of hardship."

At this moment, Yan Zhicheng came out of the study, his clothes covered in dust.

He placed the treasure bag directly in front of Han Cuiyin, saying, "Cuiyin, it's safer for you to keep it."

He overheard some of what had just happened.

It has to be said that they hadn't thought about that before.

Upon closer reflection, the clan chief's claims do indeed seem somewhat untenable.

"I'll keep it for you for now! It's best not to let anyone know about your valuables, otherwise, who knows what other tricks they might have up their sleeves to deal with you."

Previously, in the Pinglian Mountains, the direct bloodline was wiped out, and they would be trapped there forever, waiting to die.

Why not try a different approach? Let the direct descendants serve them like cattle and horses, and they'll still be able to keep up with news from the outside world.

If the direct descendants are eliminated, they will be trapped in the formation and have no choice but to leave themselves to fate.

Once here, without any concerns, they couldn't wait to get started.

The things inside were probably arranged by my eldest uncle himself.

In the end, these tactics were used against their own people.

Han Cuiyin glanced at the courtyard again and sighed helplessly. "I'll get rid of everything tonight and leave first thing tomorrow morning. You'd better find an excuse to leave as soon as possible. Don't worry about my mother; she's safe now. But don't tell Yan Qingping about her, lest he get any funny ideas."

Yan Dali asked, puzzled, "Cuiyin, what exactly made you realize that the clan leader was acting strangely?"

Yan Zhicheng then interjected, "I felt something was off when I first arrived here. Does this formation drain people's life force?"

He was a martial artist, so he was most aware of the changes in his body.

I initially thought he was overthinking things, so I didn't mention it to anyone and just kept observing other people's situations.

Their former neighbor, who was the same age as him, now seemed to be a generation apart.

“My eldest cousin is quite perceptive! You all know about my some fortuitous encounters; I know some methods of observing auras. Yan Qingping is surrounded by black and red auras, carrying a heavy burden of karma…”

Han Cuiyin had initially guessed that Yan Qingping had come looking for her after she threw a few stone beads to dispel his prying eyes.

Whether there's something fishy going on or not, we'll find out tonight by checking.

"Big cousin, give this medicine to your older cousin so she can apply it to Hongyi. It's effective for burns. Whether it will leave a scar or not depends on her fate."

Han Cuiyin also gave instructions on how to use it. It was indeed filled with spiritual spring water, which was generally effective for burns and scalds.

However, having spent so long in the Realm of Immortality, she dislikes making things too definitive.

"It's so valuable, there's no need to give it to a stranger, is there?" In Yan Zhicheng's opinion, he had already done more than enough by saving the woman in red's life, and it would be a pity to give such a valuable item to a stranger.

"..."

If she hadn't realized that the woman in red would later do the Yan family a favor, she wouldn't have been willing to give away a stranger.

However, it's not easy to say these words out loud.

"Alright, just do as I say! Erwen, shall we brothers go visit some of our clansmen?"

Yan Dali became increasingly unwilling to give up and decided to test the waters, so the two left together.

Only after the three left did she have time to look around the courtyard.

What she just said was true; the woman in red did indeed do the Yan family a favor later on.

Her ability to observe qi was rarely wrong.

Some time ago, she overdid her cultivation, and her abilities became inconsistent.

With the help of this hidden array, she unexpectedly gained some benefits this time.

"Lord Luo, you may go back first. If I am not back at the villa by noon tomorrow, you may come to pick me up!"

"There's no need to linger here now, lest we attract the covetous eyes of those who have no sense of propriety."

Han Cuiyin remembered that Luo Jingqian still had her concealing stone bead on him, which was a thank-you gift he gave her for protecting him at Tingfeng Xiaozhu that day.

This has come in handy.

Yan Qingping had been keeping an eye on Luo Jingqian, after all, he had long coveted the Longevity Diagram.

Now that the opportunity has presented itself, naturally, I want to get my hands on it.

Seeing that they were about to leave, Yan Qingping did not dare to chase after them.

The guards around Luo Jingqian were very strong, far surpassing his cultivation level, which he had built up through shortcuts.

"It seems we'll have to find another opportunity!"

Yan Qingping's gaze was fixed on the direction of the Yan family, his face filled with malice.

Luo Jingqian suddenly received a telepathic message and naturally did as instructed.

As night fell, Han Cuiyin became very busy.

After everyone else fell asleep, she planned to cause trouble.

"Yan Qingping, whatever you want to do, you have to ask me for my permission first! Hehe~"