Chapter 1310: Senior Sister often mentions me?

"Often in seclusion?" Grandma was slightly surprised, taking a bite of an unknown fruit said to be a specialty from some gourmet planet.

"Didn't you say there have been so many changes in the outside world, and most of them are related to that young man named Lu Yang? He sounds very active out there. How can someone like that often go into seclusion?"

Yun Zhi's expression remained calm as she explained, "Actually, Junior Brother is a very honest person. He was just forced into those incidents; it wasn't his intention."

"I only chose to talk about some interesting things. Most of the time, he's in seclusion cultivating."

"He's in a period of intense cultivation. It's crucial for him to seize this time to train. If he slackens, that momentum will dissipate, which isn't good for his future cultivation."

"So that's it." Grandma realized, concluding that Lu Yang was indeed an honest and dutiful child.

Yun Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, finally having managed to reassure her grandmother. Every time she came home, she would talk about interesting changes in the outside world, which invariably involved her junior brother. This made Grandma very curious about him.

The two continued to chat about everyday matters, and time flew by. Just as Grandma was recounting a story about Yun Zhi being caught reading under the covers as a child, which made Yun Zhi feel a little embarrassed, lively sounds came from outside.

"What's going on?" Grandma wondered, her attention successfully diverted. She went out to see what was happening. "It must be Mengmeng returning. It's always so lively whenever she comes back."

Yun Zhi got up as well, and the two went out together. They saw Yun Mengmeng and Lu Yang surrounded by a group of beautiful women, who were all staring at them.

Yun Zhi was speechless. She rarely showed such a subtle look of confusion. She blinked, making sure she wasn't mistaken. Why was Junior Brother here?

"Do you know the person who came in with Mengmeng?" Grandma noticed Yun Zhi's unusual expression.

"It's Lu Yang."

"He's Lu Yang?" Grandma smiled, surprised by the coincidence. She had just been talking about Lu Yang, and here he was.

Although Yun Mengmeng had told him before entering the secret realm that the people inside would be very welcoming, Lu Yang hadn't expected them to be *this* enthusiastic. At this moment, Lu Yang was extremely embarrassed. No one had told him before he came that this place was entirely populated by women. They were pulling and tugging at him as if they'd never seen a man before, treating him like a giant panda.

"Please, fellow Daoist, don't pull my clothes."

"Men and women should not touch each other inappropriately. Please, don't touch me." Lu Yang's cultivation was useless at this moment; he could only feebly protect himself with words.

Lu Yang was very puzzled. Why were only women in Senior Sister's hometown? However, the current situation didn't allow him much time to think.

"Hey, hey, stop touching me."

Lu Yang sought help from Yun Mengmeng, but she was helpless against her own family members and was also surrounded, becoming a victim herself.

"Who is this person, Mengmeng?"

"What's your relationship with him?"

"How have I always taught you to treat guests? Is this how you behave? Everyone, disperse!" Grandma admonished, her stern tone causing the women to step back.

"You must be Xiao Yang," Grandma said with a gentle smile.

"Grandma, you're finally here!" Yun Mengmeng exclaimed, seeing Grandma as a savior, and quickly stood beside her. "Second Boss, let me introduce you. This is the Clan Head of our Yun Clan."

"My name is Yun Bai, and they all call me Grandma."

"Hello, Grandma," Lu Yang echoed. He noticed his Senior Sister standing silently by, her expression seemingly displeased, and began to regret whether he should have been tempted by the fairy to come here. Lu Yang quietly moved closer to Grandma, finding a sense of psychological safety there.

"Child, why aren't you greeting people?" Grandma chided.

"Junior Brother, come inside."

It was the first time Lu Yang had seen Yun Zhi so obedient, completely different from her usual demeanor. He couldn't help but shiver at the thought.

Everyone went inside and sat down. Grandma personally poured tea for Lu Yang, their guest. "Have a taste. This is a specialty of our Peach Blossom Secret Realm, peach blossom tea."

The curled, dried peach blossom petals unfurled and bloomed in the cup, releasing a delicate peach blossom fragrance. It smelled better than any peach blossom Lu Yang had ever encountered, not because it was exceptionally strong, but because the scent was incredibly comforting.

Outside Grandma's house, the female cultivators clung to the doorstep, straining to peek inside. Deterred by Grandma's authority, they dared not enter and could only stand there.

"Don't push, don't push! You almost shoved me in."

"Who is this person Sister Mengmeng brought? He seems very familiar with both Sister Mengmeng and Sister Xiaozhi."

"Haven't I told you? It's Lu Yang, Sister Xiaozhi's junior brother."

"Quiet down, everyone! We can't hear what they're saying."

"Xiaozhi often mentions you, and seeing you today, you truly are a promising young man."

For some reason, Lu Yang felt particularly constrained sitting there, as if he had become the center of attention. He carefully held the teacup, pretending the tea was very hot, blowing on it a couple of times, then sipping it slowly, savoring the flavor. There was no indication he was a Grand Cultivator at the late stage of Tribulation Transcendence. Truth be told, the peach blossom tea was indeed delicious.

Hearing Grandma's words, Lu Yang's hand trembled slightly as he held the teacup. "Senior Sister often mentions me?"

"Yes, she praised you for being young and accomplished, diligent and hardworking, dedicated to cultivation, and often in seclusion."

Lu Yang felt inexplicably guilty. *Was she talking about me?* So, that's the image Senior Sister has of me. "A-Am I really like that?"

Lu Yang covertly observed Senior Sister's reaction and saw her sternly warning him with her eyes not to speak nonsense. Lu Yang deliberately straightened his back. "Ah, yes, that's exactly me. Cultivation is good; it increases my power. I particularly love cultivating."

"Yes, Second Boss is very diligent in his cultivation! He's already in the late stage of Tribulation Transcendence and even has a nascent Dao Fruit," Yun Mengmeng interjected.

Grandma was somewhat shocked but quickly shifted to admiration. "Late stage of Tribulation Transcendence? Excellent, truly excellent."

"Actually, I've long wanted to come here..." Lu Yang stopped mid-sentence, realizing with an internal groan that he had blurted out his true feelings, and quickly rephrased. "What I meant was, I just finished my seclusion and asked Sister Mengmeng to bring me here to see you. I also often hear Senior Sister talk about you, Grandma, saying that her achievements today are inseparable from your nurturing since childhood."

"Oh, no, it's mainly Xiaozhi's own talent."

"You're too modest. You didn't just raise Senior Sister; you also raised Sister Mengmeng! If anyone says it's a coincidence, I'll be the first to object," Lu Yang declared righteously.

The more Grandma listened, the happier she became. Lu Yang was truly a good child; no wonder Xiaozhi praised him so highly.

Yun Zhi stared at Yun Mengmeng with a cold gaze. If it had been anyone else, they would have long since trembled in fear from Yun Zhi's stare. Yun Mengmeng didn't tremble, but she also dared not look at Yun Zhi, so she resorted to complaining.

"Grandma, look at Xiaozhi! She's glaring at me."

"Is she?" Grandma turned to look at Yun Zhi.

Yun Zhi's expression remained calm, and her tone was flat: "Of course not. My gaze is always like this."