Clan Cultivation: The Ye Clan

【what's the situation? 】

[It's that person who blocked your way and wouldn't let you out, and that clan leader from the city lord's mansion.]

[Li Jie and Chief Zheng?]

Yes, they were arguing quite fiercely.

Did you hear that? What caused the argument?

[It seems they're blaming Chief Zheng for not siding with him, which led to the loss of their treasure.]

【The results of it? 】

Li Jie left in a huff.

Hearing this, Ye Zhenzhen left without saying a word, her anger rising.

Whether it's really that amazing or not is hard to say!

Who knows, it might all be a show!

Is there any other news?

I saw what the treasure vault key looked like.

What? Really?

This time, the Moon-Reflecting Vine did not transmit its voice. Instead, it extended a section of its vine, which changed slightly and transformed into the shape of a key.

The key was placed in Ye Zhenzhen's hand, and Ye Zhenzhen picked it up and examined it carefully.

It looks very ordinary, without even a carving. If it fell on the roadside, probably no one would pick it up.

Ye Zhenzhen asked uncertainly via telepathy, "Are you sure? This is quite normal!"

[Yes, you actually doubted me...]

"No, no, I just wanted to ask one more question." Ye Zhenzhen quickly replied, interrupting the Moon-Illuminating Vine's rambling.

So, do you have any ideas?

Absolutely! It would be a shame not to go!

【...】

Ye Zhenzhen, engrossed in her conversation, forgot about Ye Zhenwen and Xiao Huan in the room.

Before she knew it, Xiao Huan had picked up the key from Ye Zhenzhen's hand and was studying it seriously.

Ye Zhenwen, who was standing nearby, also joined in, and the two of them discussed the topic as if no one else was around.

"what is this?"

"It looks like a key."

"Hmm, which door do you open?"

"I do not know!"

"..."

Ye Zhenzhen had come to her senses and realized that the key in her hand was missing. Just as she was about to look for it, she saw two people next to her having a heated discussion.

He happened to hear the question and replied, "The key to the city lord's treasury."

"what?"

"what?"

The two of them turned their heads in unison, staring intently at Ye Zhenzhen to confirm the truth.

Ye Zhenzhen nodded solemnly, "It's just as you heard."

Ye Zhenwen quickly snatched the key from Xiao Huan's hand, pointed at it and said, "It looks so ordinary, are you sure it's a treasure vault key?"

Ye Zhenzhen sighed, "No wonder they're siblings, they ask the same questions!"

"Yes, that's what I just asked too."

Ye Zhenwen examined the key carefully from top to bottom before handing it to Ye Zhenzhen.

"So you have designs on the city lord's treasury?"

"I didn't have any ideas before, but now I do have some thoughts about it."

Ye Zhenwen raised an eyebrow; this girl was going to cause trouble again.

Do you need any other help?

Ye Zhenzhen understood who he, as one of the "others," represented!

She shook her head and refused, saying, "No need, I think I can do it myself."

"No, we still have this." She said, pointing to Xiao Huan beside her.

Xiao Huan stretched out her little hand, pointing to herself, "Me? Can I?"

His face showed eagerness and excitement.

Looking at the two unreliable people, Ye Zhenwen said seriously to Ye Zhenzhen, "Whatever you're going to do, you must tell me before you act. If possible, I'd like to act with you."

Ye Zhenzhen looked at Ye Zhenwen with a troubled expression, "To be honest, your cultivation level is not high enough."

With a "thud," the knife struck Ye Zhenwen squarely in the heart, both accurate and ruthless.

"Don't tell the truth next time." Ye Zhenwen glared at Ye Zhenzhen without any politeness.

"Tell me, what are your thoughts?"

"Forehead."

"I haven't decided yet."

Ye Zhenwen rolled her eyes at Ye Zhenzhen, "Then let's not think about it for now, let's just explain to him."

After saying that, he pointed at Xiao Huan.

Ye Zhenzhen rolled her eyes at Xiao Huan, "You tell me yourself."

"Okay!" Xiao Huan looked delighted and began to talk at length about the secret of the mirror and Li Jie's original plan.

After listening, Ye Zhenwen's playful expression gradually turned serious. He turned to look at Ye Zhenzhen and said, "So, all of this was planned by that Li Jie? His elaborate search was also intentional?"

"should be."

"Then you've gotten yourself into trouble."

“Yes, it’s proven true. Sometimes, trouble really does come looking for me, like him.” Ye Zhenzhen pointed at Xiao Huan.

Xiao Huan looked smug. Anyway, you're the one who found me, so I'm going to stick with you.

Ye Zhenwen patted Ye Zhenzhen on the shoulder, "You've worked hard, but do you have any ideas on how to get rid of Li Jie?"

Ye Zhenzhen shook her head, "That's definitely not the case. I just received news that Li Jie left in a huff, but I don't know..."

"Is it a real departure, or just an act? How do you plan to handle it?"

"We'll meet force with force and water with earth. We'll find out tomorrow during the match."

"That's right. His target is Xiao Huan, so he'll definitely be keeping a close eye on you, waiting for an opportunity to take her away. You have to be careful!"

"There's no need to be so nervous. In broad daylight, would he really kidnap me in public?"

"And in a one-on-one situation, the outcome is still uncertain!"

Ye Zhenwen rolled his eyes at Ye Zhenzhen, "Better safe than sorry. From today onwards, I will always follow you and protect you."

"Um, I really don't need to do this."

Ye Zhenwen didn't speak, but stared straight at Ye Zhenzhen, as if to say, "If you don't agree, I'll keep staring at you."

Ye Zhenzhen raised her hands in surrender, "Okay, okay, whatever you want."

Ye Zhenwen's brows relaxed. Thankfully, his younger sister was still quite obedient!

Ye Zhenzhen touched the Moon-Illuminating Vine on her wrist. [Vine, help me find out where Li Jie is?]

【Alright, I'm off!】

Just as the Moon-Reflecting Vine was about to climb up Ye Zhenzhen's leg and disappear into the ground, it was grabbed by a chubby little hand.

"what is this?"

"Let go first," Ye Zhenzhen said sternly, looking at Xiao Huan with annoyance. "It's comfortable for it to be holding on like this."

The Moon-Reflecting Vine twisted its body and split off a first-tier vine, which was still being held by Xiao Huan, while its main body quickly disappeared into the ground.

Just as Xiao Huan was about to let go, she saw that what she was holding in her hand was just an ordinary vine branch.

"This is... a demonic plant?"

Ye Zhenzhen covered Xiao Huan's mouth with her hand and only released her when she saw the Moon-Illuminating Vine completely disappear beneath it.

She glared at Xiao Huan and said, "It's a spiritual plant, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Xiao Huan pouted, "It's still the same thing!"

Ye Zhenzhen sighed, "This guy is such a troublemaker!"

Looking at Ye Zhenzhen like this, Ye Zhenwen felt a sense of déjà vu, as if this was how others viewed Zhen'er!

He chuckled to himself, just as he was about to tell Ye Zhenzhen, when there was a knock on the door.

"Who?"