Chapter 2279 - 1957: Family Secrets

Chapter 2279: Chapter 1957: Family Secrets

It’s only right to think that way; if the Huang Family Master hadn’t reached the Core Formation Realm, the Huang Family wouldn’t be one of the five great families in Taoyuan.

Song Yun stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Junior Song Yun, greets uncle."

Huang Zhengtao’s face showed a smile, and he said kindly, "Brother Song Yun, please have a seat, no need to be formal."

After sitting down, Huang Zhengtao continued to say to Song Yun, "I’ve heard from Shiyun about your identity and the events that have taken place. I’ve heard that you saved my daughter’s life, and I’m very grateful for it. As for repaying you, no more words are needed. Please rest at the Huang Mansion; we will surely treat you well. From now on, this Huang Mansion will be your residence within Taoyuan."

Song Yun never expected that Huang Zhengtao would not only not reject him as an outsider but also be so warm; he stood up and saluted, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, uncle."

Huang Zhengtao nodded, and said seriously, "By the way, Shiyun mentioned you had something important to convey. If you have something to say, just go ahead."

Song Yun recounted the news about the Sky Demon Sect and the Xuan Family searching for someone harboring Demonic Qi.

After hearing this, Huang Zhengtao fell into deep thought.

After a while, his expression hardened, and he said solemnly, "The Xuan Family and Sky Demon Sect actually want to unify the three great spiritual lands; their ambition is simply too big. This matter must be made known to the Zhou, Cao, and He Families so that everyone can join forces to eliminate the person harboring Demonic Qi and thwart the ambitions of the Sky Demon Sect and Xuan Family."

Huang Zhengtao looked at Huang Qingshan and said seriously, "Qingshan, you must quickly go to the He Family, Zhou Family, and Cao Family to pass on the news Song Yun just mentioned. By the way, exaggerate the seriousness of the matter so they will act immediately. Otherwise, if the Sky Demon Sect or Xuan Family manages to control the person harboring Demonic Qi, it will be too late."

"Yes, Father!"

Huang Qingshan stood up to take his leave, glanced at Song Yun and Huang Shiyun, and then turned to leave.

Upon hearing him address Huang Zhengtao as father, Song Yun was even more puzzled. Considering he’s Huang Zhengtao’s son, it makes sense for Shiyun to call him eldest brother, but why did he let Shiyun call him by name?

Huang Shiyun looked at Huang Zhengtao and asked, "Father, should our Huang Family take action in this matter?"

"Everybody is busy with that matter lately; there’s no chance for the Huang Family to take action."

Huang Zhengtao rubbed his Taiyun Acupoint, indicating that the Huang Family is facing some difficult-to-resolve troubles recently.

He was silent for a moment, then sighed, "I hope the He, Zhou, and Cao Families can stop the ambitions of the Xuan Family and Sky Demon Sect."

Song Yun said, "Uncle, actually, you could also contact the Heavenly Pond Spiritual Land regarding this matter. After all, since the Sky Demon Sect and Xuan Family intend to dominate the three spiritual lands, it will affect the safety of the Heavenly Pond Spiritual Land as well, and they would surely be willing to take action."

Hearing this, Huang Zhengtao slapped his forehead, "If you hadn’t mentioned it, I would have forgotten about that. Huan’er, go and call Huang Qingmao over."

Huan’er quickly called over a man in his thirties, who was in the early-stage Enlightenment realm.

Huang Zhengtao took out a Taohuayuan Token, handed it to Huang Qingmao, explained the situation, and instructed, "Qingmao, go to the Heavenly Pond Spiritual Land and pass on the news to them."

"Yes, Second Uncle!"

Huang Qingmao responded and immediately left.

After Huang Qingmao left, Huang Zhengtao’s eyes suddenly showed a look of doubt, and he looked at Song Yun, saying, "Right, Song Yun, you don’t have a Taohuayuan Token, so how did you get in?"

"I previously went to the Daxia Ruins at the Himalaya and encountered people from the He Family. They had two Taohuayuan Tokens, and one was lost, which I picked up."

Song Yun did not tell Huang Zhengtao that he could create Taohuayuan Tokens.

"Oh, I see."

Huang Zhengtao did not doubt him because he simply couldn’t believe that anyone could make Taohuayuan Tokens, since the spell for engraving array marks had long been lost.

"Shiyun, arrange for Song Yun’s accommodation; I have other matters to attend to, so I must leave first."

Huang Zhengtao instructed Huang Shiyun and then said to Song Yun, "Brother Song Yun, the Huang Family is quite busy these days; if there’s anything neglected, please don’t mind."

Song Yun cupped his hands and said, "You’re very kind, uncle."

"I must take my leave now."

Huang Zhengtao stood up and left the main hall.

Although Huang Zhengtao’s attitude was friendly, Song Yun knew that Huang Zhengtao did not truly value him as an outsider at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

Otherwise, Huang Zhengtao wouldn’t have just met him once, received the news about the Xuan Family and Sky Demon Sect, and then left immediately.

"Song Yun, why didn’t you tell my father you can make Taohuayuan Tokens?"

After Huang Zhengtao left, Huang Shiyun looked at Song Yun with a puzzled expression.

Song Yun explained: "The Taohuayuan Token is extremely rare. If the news of my ability to make Taohuayuan Tokens were to spread, it would disrupt the balance of entry and exit restrictions on Taoyuan. Then Taoyuan would inevitably fall into chaos, and I would be in serious trouble."

Huang Shiyun nodded, agreeing that Song Yun’s words made sense.

But then she came to her senses and asked, "If that’s the case, why did you tell me this news?"

Song Yun laughed and said, "Because I trust you."

Upon hearing this, Huang Shiyun felt a bit happy and said with a smile, "Alright, then I’ll help you keep it secret."

Afterward, Huang Shiyun arranged for Song Yun to stay in a guest room at the Huang Mansion.

Sending Song Yun into the room, Huang Shiyun said, "I’ll have the servants bring hot water over; you’re all wet, take a bath first. Also, I’ll have someone bring over some clothes for you. Wearing that odd outfit while going around Huang Town might be a bit inconvenient."

"Alright, thanks."

Song Yun thanked her and called out to stop Huang Shiyun, who was about to turn and leave, asking: "By the way, your brother Huang Qingshan, what’s going on between you two?"

As soon as Huang Qingshan was mentioned, Huang Shiyun couldn’t help but frown, her mouth opened but she looked hesitant to speak.

Song Yun, not wanting to force her, said, "If you don’t want to speak, then forget it."

Huang Shiyun sighed and sat down on the chair, lowering her voice to say to Song Yun: "This matter, I’ll only tell you alone, don’t tell anyone else."

Song Yun put away his smile, and said solemnly: "Alright, I’ll keep it a secret for you."

Huang Shiyun said: "My eldest brother... he loves me."

"What!"

Song Yun was greatly surprised. Huang Qingshan is Huang Shiyun’s brother; how could he love Huang Shiyun? Isn’t that messed up?

Huang Shiyun waved her hand and explained: "Don’t misunderstand, older brother is not my biological brother; he’s my father’s adopted son."

Song Yun breathed a sigh of relief: "Oh, so that’s it."

Huang Shiyun continued: "My older brother was adopted by my father when he was four. My father treated him as a biological son, taught him martial arts, and provided him with the best resources. With good cultivation conditions, coupled with my older brother’s high talent, he advanced to the Enlightenment Realm at twenty-six."

"Now he has stabilized his realm, and it won’t be long before he advances to the Middle Stage of Enlightenment. Among the younger generation of the Huang Family, he is the most outstanding. Even compared to the geniuses of the other four major families, he is not inferior. It’s a pity he’s an adopted son; otherwise, in the future, the position of Huang Family Master would definitely be his."

"Back to the main point, it was on the night of my eighteenth birthday two years ago, my older brother sent me back to my room, suddenly confessed to me, which gave me quite a shock. I always regarded him as an older brother, had no other feelings for him, yet didn’t expect he would develop affection for me."

"That day, I rejected him. He said he genuinely liked me and wouldn’t give up. After that, he’s always trying to find ways to be alone with me, giving me presents, saying things lovers would say, which really annoys me. Later, there was even an occasion when I was showering, I discovered him..."

"Spying!?"

Song Yun’s expression changed. If Huang Qingshan spied, that would be going too far.

Huang Shiyun said: "Indeed, he hid on the roof, spying on me showering."

"Then didn’t he see everything?"

Song Yun frowned, feeling somewhat displeased.

Huang Shiyun hurriedly said: "No, he didn’t see anything because there’s a partition above the bathroom in my room, so he couldn’t succeed."

Song Yun patted his chest: "Phew, thank goodness!"

"Uh!"

Huang Shiyun was taken aback and felt puzzled by Song Yun’s reaction.

However, she didn’t think much of it and continued: "Later, I just turned cold towards him, hoping he would give up, but he’s always clinging to me, which is very troubling. But this matter, I dare not tell anyone else, fearing his reputation would be lost."

Saying this, Huang Shiyun sighed deeply, clearly indicating this matter brought her significant distress.

Song Yun’s gaze showed a hint of coldness, and he said in a deep voice: "Shiyun, have you ever thought that Huang Qingshan’s actions might not be due to love for you, but could have another purpose?"