Pei Tu Gou

Chapter 823 The Yang Family Siblings

Chapter 1 Deeply Exhausted

"Huff!"

Staggering out of the room, Yang Kai took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, feeling utterly exhausted, as if his bones were hollow.

Yang Kai had been lying in bed for seventeen full days.

This time, his injuries were far more severe than he had imagined. Even after taking the best wound medicine from the army, it was only on the eighteenth day after returning home that Yang Kai could barely get out of bed.

This was thanks to his cultivation of the 'Ju Ling Zhen Shi Dao' (Giant Spirit World-Suppressing Path) which strengthened his physique. Had it been before, he feared he would never have gotten out of bed in this lifetime.

"Young Master, please, please be careful."

Several maids followed closely behind Yang Kai, their faces full of worry as they watched the trembling young master.

Yang Kai ignored the young maids, gritting his teeth as he took a few steps, slowly loosening his muscles and bones, his internal organs churning as they digested the spiritual medicine.

The martial arts in the Qi Tang army were fierce and damaging to the body, but the Ju Ling Zhen Shi Dao was comprehensive and without future troubles. This was one of the reasons why the Giant Spirit God was widely spread in the army.

For most people, it was already extremely difficult to come into contact with cultivation. The temptation of a good cultivation technique was simply not something military orders could restrain.

The Qi Tang army had initially forbidden the spread of the Giant Spirit God, but ultimately, it was left unresolved.

"That day, those knights came on horseback, with great fanfare. We thought you had returned. Who would have thought that these people had malicious intentions?

As soon as they entered, they wanted to kill people. At that time, a dozen knights attacked the Second Young Master. We were all scared..."

The old butler said, still with lingering fear.

If it weren't for the Second Young Master, those knights would have slaughtered the entire family.

"Have my letters all been sent out?"

Yang Kai was silent for a moment, then changed the subject, saying in a deep voice, "The Zhen Hai (Pacifying the Seas) Army has reached Kai Lin Dao. Seventy percent of the seventy-two Daos in the entire Qi Tang territory have been occupied by Zhen Hai. The Qi Tang army is about to be driven to desperation. This news must be sent back to the army as soon as possible..."

Yang Kai's mind was heavy.

He knew very well that his position in the Zhen Hai Army was not high. Even his own family had almost been kidnapped, and the other generals were probably no better off.

What he couldn't understand was how these people managed to evade the surveillance of the Zhen Hai Army.

"Don't worry, the letters have been sent out, and there will be a reply soon."

The old butler looked at Yang Kai, somewhat worried: "Your injuries haven't healed yet. You should go back to your room and rest."

"I'm not going to lie down."

Yang Kai waved his hand and looked towards the backyard.

Although he was injured, he could still hear the extremely long breathing sound from the backyard, as well as the spiritual energy that rose and fell with his breath.

In his perception, with this breathing as the center, the essence of the grass and trees in Dragon Ning City and even the nearby mountains and forests were being attracted to it.

Imperceptibly, the Yang family's mansion had become a blessed place.

His injuries were healing faster than expected, also due to the gathering of this spiritual energy.

"That's the Second Young Master practicing..."

Taking a few more steps closer, the old butler also heard the long breathing sound from the backyard, feeling somewhat awed.

"Uncle Lin, you don't need to worry about me anymore."

Yang Kai's heart stirred, and he walked towards the source of the breathing: "I'll go find Erlang myself."

The old butler hesitated.

Yang Kai had already walked far away. His physique was strong, and although his injuries were still severe, walking and sitting were not much affected.

Huff!

Suck!

Approaching the door, the sound of breathing became more and more prolonged, like a strong wind blowing waves.

"What a powerful physique..."

Yang Kai praised inwardly.

Exhaling like the wind rises, blood flowing like waves, he could also do it, but he couldn't do it so naturally.

His little brother's cultivation was indeed stronger than his own.

Da~

As Yang Kai gently knocked on the door, the sound of breathing suddenly disappeared.

Then, the door was pulled open.

"Erlang."

Even though it wasn't the first time he had seen his little brother, Yang Kai couldn't help but pause, still amazed in his heart.

After serving in the army for many years, he could be considered well-informed, but he had never seen such a person.

This was not simply handsomeness, without any femininity. His physique and aura showed masculinity without being overly sharp, making people feel good at first glance.

Although he was still young, he showed no signs of immaturity.

"Brother."

Yang Jian reached out to support his elder brother, his face with a hint of shame: "Your injuries haven't healed yet. If you want to see your little brother, just call me. I really am..."

Yang Jian felt really ashamed.

He had never met this elder brother who had been away from home for many years. Although he had only struck casually at the time, he had not held back much. If his elder brother hadn't had some skills.

He might have been beaten to death on the spot.

"Anyway, I've recovered a bit. How could I let you look after me every day?"

Yang Kai smiled wryly: "Erlang is also eager to protect the family. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what would have happened this time."

"Speaking of which, the origins of these people are a bit strange. When I think about it, although they have murderous intent, their attacks don't have the obvious military traces like you, brother..."

Yang Jian helped his elder brother to sit down before speaking his doubts.

In fact, because his elder brother's aura was different from that of the assassins, he had been suspicious and held back a bit.

"It's a long story."

Yang Kai sighed: "When the Zhen Hai Prince raised his army that year, many generals from the seventy-two Daos responded. Within a year, the flames of war had almost spread throughout Qi Tang..."

Yang Jian listened quietly, asking questions from time to time. After a while, he had a relatively deep understanding of the fourteen-year war.

Prince Qiao Mo Ke of Zhen Hai had extremely high prestige in the army. When he raised his banner, his old subordinates who had followed him to conquer various countries responded in droves.

However, the Qi Tang Emperor was also prepared. In that year, the flames of war spread throughout the seventy-two Daos of Qi Tang, and it took several years to quell them, but the Zhen Hai Prince still held a great advantage.

What really stalemated the war was a major sect within Qi Tang, 'Shen Feng' (Divine Wind).

"...The Qi Tang national army highly values 'Shen Feng'. The new leader of the sect, Lin An Xia, don't know where he got a strange encounter from, his cultivation advanced greatly, and he has countless experts under his command. In the past few years, he has assassinated countless generals and even retainers..."

Yang Kai's tone was somewhat heavy.

At this time, the Zhen Hai Army still controlled 70% of the territory, but in the year of the uprising, the Zhen Hai Army had once reached the capital city!

The reason why they had been unable to advance was because of the Shen Feng Sect.

"The power of one sect can resist the seven routes of the Zhen Hai Prince's army..."

Yang Jian muttered to himself, becoming somewhat interested.

Yang Kai saw something and immediately shook his head: "The Shen Feng Sect has resisted the Zhen Hai Army for many years with the power of one sect. Even the Prince cannot win quickly. Erlang, you must not rely on your cultivation. The army is not a place where you can run rampant."

He joined the army to learn martial arts. Now, he couldn't retreat even if he wanted to. His younger brother had achieved some success in cultivation at home, and he absolutely didn't want him to join the army.

Only by being in the midst of war did he realize what true cruelty was.

"Little brother understands."

Yang Jian nodded obediently, but then hesitated: "However, the teacher once said, 'Enemies must be killed, and roots must be eradicated.' If that Shen Feng Sect is so powerful, wouldn't it be dangerous if they are not completely eliminated?"

"Hmm... Hmm?!"

Hearing the first half of the sentence, Yang Kai was about to nod, but upon hearing the second half, he was immediately stunned and looked at his younger brother in disbelief, stammering a little:

"This, this, is this what your teacher taught you?"

He had heard similar words, but that was the Shen Feng Sect, a major sect with a true god suspected to be behind it. The seven routes of the Zhen Hai Prince's army, millions of troops, were all blocked from advancing.

And you want to eradicate them?

"That's right."

Mentioning the teacher, Yang Jian suddenly realized something. He helped Yang Kai up and walked out: "A few days ago, under the guidance of the teacher, the little sister entered meditation. Counting it, it's been more than a month. It should be about time.

Brother, come with me to see the teacher."

"Ah?"

Yang Kai was a little dazed, feeling a little apprehensive in his heart.

Although his mother had repeatedly boasted in her letters that his younger brother's talent was extraordinary, he knew that even if his younger brother was a reincarnation of a true god.

To be able to cultivate to this level in fourteen years, his teacher could never be an ordinary person.

"The teacher is extremely kind. Brother, your cultivation is really a bit lacking. The army is dangerous. After seeing the teacher, he might pass on some supernatural powers to you."

Yang Jian smiled and dragged Yang Kai out of the door.

Yang Kai felt a little rushed at first, but after hearing the word 'supernatural powers', he acquiesced.

Although he wasn't greedy for other people's supernatural powers, he was extremely curious about this expert who could train his younger brother into such a state.

The damaged long street was still in a mess, and many people were repairing it.

Seeing Yang Jian, many people greeted him with a smile, and Yang Jian responded with a smile.

"Erlang, what kind of person is your teacher?"

Yang Kai glanced around, feeling a trace of nervousness for some reason.

"Teacher, he..."

Yang Jian paused, but when it came time to speak, he felt something was wrong again. After pondering for a moment, he shook his head with a wry smile: "I don't know either..."

"Don't know?"

Yang Kai was also stunned.

"In my eyes, the teacher is like a vast ocean, containing waves in its calmness, approachable but also making people afraid to get close easily..."

Yang Jian said, then stopped: "One shouldn't speak ill of one's teacher behind their back. Brother, don't ask me anymore. You'll see him soon."

Thinking of the teacher, Yang Jian couldn't help but sigh.

Although he called him teacher, he knew very well that the teacher had never explicitly accepted him as a disciple.

What he had cultivated in these years was half self-taught and half secretly taught to him by his younger sister, who hid it from the teacher.

"Hmm."

Yang Kai nodded, feeling even more curious in his heart.

For the past half month, his parents had accompanied him almost every day, telling him about the changes in Dragon Ning City over the years.

The most mentioned were his younger brother and sister. They hadn't said much about his younger brother's teacher, seemingly with great reverence.

His senses were very keen, and he clearly captured a hint of trepidation in his younger brother's heart.

...

"Huff!"

Yang Meng slowly opened her eyes and slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.

Dragon Ning City was close to the East Sea, with a mild climate and rarely harsh weather, but the trees were not evergreen, and the flowers did not bloom forever.

Where she exhaled, there were yellowing leaves falling, blown by this breath, swirling up, the yellow color on them gradually fading.

When it fell again, it was held by a jade-like palm, it was already verdant and dripping, like a tender bud just born in early spring.

"Little sister, your 'Fan Ben Gui Yuan' (Reverse to the Origin) is better than mine."

A small boy, four chi tall and two chi in circumference, looked at the delicate girl under the tree and sighed.

The Fan Ben Gui Yuan supernatural power belonged to the grass and trees. As a Suan Cai (Bok Choy) who had become a demon, it was most suitable for him, but the girl's progress was no slower than his, naturally making him sigh.

The older brother was a freak, and the younger sister was also a freak. How could the old Yang family have such good fortune?

"How can I compare to Brother Xiao Bai?"

Yang Meng pursed her lips and smiled. She wasn't as handsome as her brother, but her features were delicate, and she had a vigorous vitality about her.

She glanced at Cai Xiao Bai, who was only up to her chest, and teased, "Brother Xiao Bai, I haven't seen you for a month, but you seem to have grown a lot taller!"

"Really?"

Cai Xiao Bai was surprised at first, then his face fell again: "You little Yang girl, dare to tease me!"

"Hee hee~"

Cai Xiao Bai stomped his feet in anger, but the girl giggled and ran away, circled around the old tree, reached out and pinched a short tail, pulling the lazy, half-sleeping Tu Ba (Rabbit Eight) down from the tree.

"Little Yang girl!"

Tu Ba let out a earth-shattering roar: "You pulled my tail again!"

"Giggle~"

One person and two demons circled around the tree, playing and laughing.

Demons lived longer than humans. Whether it was Tu Ba or Cai Xiao Bai, after conversion, they were not much older than Yang Xiao Mei.

One person and two demons were very good playmates. An Qi Sheng, who was lying on a rocking chair, seemingly hadn't opened his eyes for a long time, was used to their playfulness.

"Oh! My Second Brother is here!"

Suddenly, Yang Meng exclaimed, opened the door in a flash, and threw herself into Yang Jian's arms like a swallow returning to the forest:

"Second Brother, I missed you so much!"

"You."

Yang Jian stroked his younger sister's hair: "Big Brother is also here."

"Big Brother?"

Yang Xiao Mei looked up halfway and saw Yang Kai: "You, you are Big Brother? Mother said you went to the army, and you haven't been back for so many years!"

"Little sister."

Yang Kai could only smile wryly. Not to mention the military control, even if there wasn't, the journey was long and difficult. How easy was it to travel back and forth?

"Don't be disrespectful to Big Brother!"

Looking at books and benefits, pay attention to the public.. Hao [Book Friends Base Camp], read books every day and draw cash/coins!

Yang Jian reprimanded.

Only then did Yang Xiao Mei stick out her tongue and bowed to Yang Kai: "Little sister greets Big Brother."

The three siblings said a few words.

Only then did Yang Kai come back to his senses and bowed deeply to An Qi Sheng: "Yang Kai pays respects to Senior."

Yang Jian also saluted together.

"Alright."

An Qi Sheng slowly straightened up, his gaze swept over the three Yang siblings, and finally fell on Yang Jian: "It's good to go out and walk around."

"I'm leaving too."

"Ah?"

Yang Jian's eyes moved, but Yang Xiao Mei had already exclaimed, full of reluctance and panic: "Teacher, you, where are you going?"

"Teacher, where are you going? Can Mengmeng accompany you?"

Yang Xiao Mei hugged An Qi Sheng's arm, her eyes filled with tears.

"There are some things to do. As for where to go, it's hard to say."

Touching the little disciple's head, An Qi Sheng looked at the depths of the long sky, his expression calm: "There is no banquet in the world that doesn't end. I've stayed here for fourteen years, which is already a long time."

The Spirit Qi of the Huang Tian Realm was abundant, and even ordinary people who didn't practice had a lifespan of three hundred years. A dozen years was naturally not a long time.

But for An Qi Sheng, it was enough to do many, many things.

"Teacher..."

Yang Jian hesitated, not knowing what to say.

"You and I have no karmic connection as master and disciple..."

An Qi Sheng glanced at the current body of the Soaring Sky Battle God.

Soaring Sky had fallen, and Yang Jian was not Soaring Sky, but he would eventually have his own path. If he didn't know, it would be fine, but now that he knew, it was impossible to accept him as a disciple.

The latter's eyes darkened.

"But you and I do have a karmic affinity after all..."

An Qi Sheng slightly raised a finger, and a tiny golden light floated out of his body, turning into a divine light at his fingertip.

Pointing towards Yang Jian's forehead:

"This supernatural power is called 'Qian Bian Wan Hua' (Thousand Changes and Myriad Transformations)..."