#36 - Qingtan is moved, Lin Dong is distressed

The days passed uneventfully.

Lin Yun's courtyard essentially only had three visitors.

Lin Dong and Lin Xia occasionally came to exchange pointers and spar.

Qing Tan came frequently, and sometimes even stayed temporarily at Lin Yun's house when her cold energy was about to erupt.

Because Qing Tan visited Lin Yun's house so often, and sometimes even stayed overnight, it caught the attention of her mother, Liu Yan, who worried that the two were still young and might do something shameful.

Lin Xiao and Liu Yan questioned Qing Tan about it.

However, Qing Tan, in order to keep Lin Yun's precious secret, refused to say anything, no matter what.

Fortunately, Lin Dong knew the secret and promptly informed Lin Yun. With Lin Yun's permission, Lin Dong told his parents that Lin Yun could help Qing Tan resolve the pain of her cold energy, saving Qing Tan from a beating.

Lin Xiao was very curious about this, as even he was helpless, yet Lin Yun could do it.

Unfortunately, no matter how he asked, Lin Dong didn't know either. He only knew that Lin Yun had resolved the cold energy issue, but the specifics, details, and process were only known to Lin Yun and Qing Tan.

Qing Tan said it was Lin Yun's secret and that Lin Yun didn't want her to reveal it, also asking the elders not to press her further.

Having said that much, Lin Xiao was too embarrassed to continue questioning.

With this layer of help, they agreed to let Qing Tan go to Lin Yun's house.

From then on, Lin Yun and Qing Tan could be together openly and legitimately.

Of course, Lin Yun didn't do anything to Qing Tan. Except when her cold energy flared up, they maintained their distance at other times and didn't sleep together at night.

However, Qing Tan was just a young girl who had just come of age, staying overnight at Lin Yun's house, with only a single man and a single woman, and Lin Yun was at an age where his blood was vigorous.

Lin Dong's mother was still a little worried and repeatedly asked Lin Dong to stay with Qing Tan at Lin Yun's house as well.

Lin Yun didn't object to this. His courtyard was large, and it didn't matter if a few more people stayed.

It was just that with Lin Dong and Qing Tan around, it was difficult for the Fire Python Tiger family to come out and move around.

Hu Ying was fine, as it was sensible and obedient, but the three little ones were not. They were at the age where they were lively and energetic, and whether they were confined in the alchemy furnace or in a small room, locking them up was not a solution, as it would limit their growth and development.

Lin Yun didn't want to raise three little tigers who were withdrawn and depressed.

There was no choice but to come clean with Lin Dong and his sister!

Lin Yun hadn't intended to hide the Fire Python Tiger family all along, but it was best not to reveal them before he had the strength to deal with the Lei and Xie families.

However, surpassing the Lei and Xie families wouldn't take long.

Lin Yun would soon break through to the Heavenly Yuan Realm.

And even if the Lei and Xie families knew now, he wouldn't be afraid. The Lin family, together with the Fire Python Tiger, could contend against the two families for a while.

Most importantly, Lin Dong and Qing Tan were both reliable people, and Lin Yun trusted them.

With their help in covering up, the Fire Python Tiger family would have more room to move around, and since Lin Yun couldn't take care of the three tigers alone, he needed manpower.

At Lin Yun's instruction, Hu Ying opened the door and let the three little cuties run out of the back room.

"Eee...yaa!"

"Roar roar roar~ Awoo!"

Before the tigers arrived, the 'eee' came first.

The three little cuties rushed out of the room, howling. They had been locked in the room for quite a few days, and they were extremely excited to be able to come out, running wildly into the courtyard.

At that moment, Lin Dong and Lin Yun were sparring in the courtyard, while Qing Tan was practicing her fist techniques on the side.

"Wow, little tigers!"

Qing Tan was the first to be attracted. Seeing the three furry, extremely cute tiger cubs, her eyes lit up instantly.

"Roar! Roar! Roar!"

The three little tigers were seeing Qing Tan for the first time and were a little wary, roaring loudly, baring their teeth at Qing Tan. Their teeth hadn't even fully grown, and they were being adorably fierce, which was extremely endearing.

"Fire Python Tiger... cubs!"

Lin Yun and Lin Dong also stopped. Lin Dong swallowed hard and said in surprise.

"Lin Yun-ge, when did you get three little Fire Python Tigers?"

"Oh dear, how did you guys run out!"

Lin Yun pretended to be angry, slapping his thigh, and walked in front of the three little cuties.

"Woof! Woof! Woof!"

The three little cuties immediately put away their fierce expressions, wagging their tails like puppies, and ran towards Lin Yun, climbing around his legs.

"Woof... So cute!"

"Lin Yun-ge, I want a hug."

Qing Tan's eyes were shining with stars, and she stretched out her hands, wanting to pet the furry little tigers.

"Roar!"

At this moment, a low and powerful tiger roar came from the room.

The three little tigers immediately quieted down, not daring to make a fuss.

Lin Dong and Qing Tan followed the sound and saw half of a huge tiger head emerging from the doorway.

It was Hu Ying, doing a head tilt and peeking.

"Fire Python Tiger!"

Lin Dong was shocked and instantly tensed up, subconsciously entering a battle-ready state.

Qing Tan grabbed Lin Yun's hand tightly, somewhat frightened.

"Don't be afraid, it's my pet!" Lin Yun said calmly.

"Hu Ying, come out."

The Fire Python Tiger, which was nearly two meters tall and had a tail that extended five or six meters, walked out of the room.

Its body was too large, and the courtyard seemed a bit small. The tiger's might of a Heavenly Yuan Realm beast was exuded, truly a king among beasts.

"Fire Python Tiger, it's that Fire Python Tiger."

"Lin Yun-ge... it's it, the Fire Python Tiger that killed Lei Li and Xie Yingying."

Qing Tan and Lin Dong were no longer calm.

When Hu Ying rushed down the valley that day, everyone in the valley felt a threat to their lives.

"Don't be afraid, Hu Ying won't hurt you."

Lin Yun comforted them.

He reached out his hand and beckoned Hu Ying over.

The huge Fire Python Tiger slowly approached.

The hand Qing Tan was holding Lin Dong's hand with was trembling, and Lin Dong's legs were also shaking, and he couldn't help but want to retreat, but out of trust for Lin Yun, he overcame his fear and didn't move.

Hu Ying walked up to Lin Yun and obediently lowered its body, allowing Lin Yun's hand to stroke it.

The three little tigers also immediately ran to Hu Ying's side, looking for milk in its arms.

"This... Lin Yun-ge, it's really your pet?" Lin Dong said with difficulty.

It was too unbelievable.

This was a Heavenly Yuan Realm demon beast, and Lin Yun-ge was only at the Earth Yuan Realm, how could he subdue such a demon beast.

Lin Yun stroked Hu Ying while slowly saying, "Yes, it's called Hu Ying. On the day of the hunt, I encountered it in the jungle. At that time, it was seriously injured and had just given birth to three little Fire Python Tigers, making it very weak. I happened to have spiritual medicine for treating injuries, so I helped it out."

"Hu Ying chose to follow me to repay my kindness, and also because it had nowhere else to go."

"Later, I was preparing to come back and find you when I saw Xie Yingying bullying Qingtan."

"I was very angry!"

"I wanted to avenge Qingtan."

"I wanted to teach that woman a harsh lesson!"

"But before I could act, you and the people from the Lei and Xie families arrived."

"So, I had Hu Ying take action to give them a profound lesson."

"You know what happened after that."

Lin Dong and Qingtan were very excited to hear this. This was too fantastical, like a pet delivering itself to your door.

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Like listening to a refreshing story, both of them were thrilled.

Especially Qingtan, she was even more thrilled than Lin Dong because Hu Ying took action at Lin Yun's command, to vent her anger.

She had been a little disappointed that Lin Yun wasn't there at the crucial moment, but now that she knew the truth, she was shocked and incredibly touched.

Lin Yun had actually killed Lei Li and Xie Yingying for her sake!

"So that's how it was. Then how did Hu Ying and the others escape the pursuit later?" Lin Dong immediately asked the key question.

That day, more than a dozen Tian Yuan realm experts went to besiege them. Hu Ying was also carrying three small ones, so it was almost impossible to escape.

"That's my secret treasure. I can't tell you about it yet," Lin Yun said.

"I understand!" Qingtan's mind clicked, and she giggled.

The two of them tacitly didn't say anything further.

Only Lin Dong was confused.

"The existence of Hu Ying's family must be kept secret. You must not spread the word, otherwise, our Lin family and the Lei and Xie families will completely tear apart, which would be very detrimental to our Lin family," Lin Yun said solemnly.

"We understand, Brother Lin Yun, don't worry, I won't even tell my dad or mom," Lin Dong vowed.

He was the most experienced in keeping secrets. When he first obtained the Stone Talisman, he didn't tell anyone, and to this day, no one else knows he has the Stone Talisman.

"I wouldn't say it even if you beat me to death!" Qingtan also said firmly.

"Can I hold them now?"

Qingtan couldn't help but squat down to stroke the little tigers.

Lin Yun nodded, "Yes, I'll leave them in your care from now on."

Hu Ying knew that these two were the master's friends, and they didn't have any malicious intent, so it allowed Qingtan and Lin Dong to touch its cubs.

"By the way, Brother Lin Yun, what are their names?" Qingtan asked, holding one in each hand.

"Xiao Huo, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan!"

"I made marks on their heads. Look here, the one with a tuft of red hair is Xiao Huo, the one with two tufts is Xiao Yan, and the one with three tufts is Xiao Yan!"

Lin Yun pointed to the tufts of red hair tied on their heads and introduced them.

The three little ones looked almost the same. If he didn't make a mark, even their mother probably wouldn't recognize them.

"Eh!"

Lin Dong suddenly exclaimed in surprise, then immediately returned to normal… He was holding Xiao Yan, and just now the Stone Talisman in his palm had sensed something.

"This Fire Python Tiger is probably not simple," Lin Dong thought secretly, paying more attention to Xiao Yan.

Lin Yun noticed Lin Dong's small movements, but didn't point them out, only smiled… *Little rascal, you're acting quite well. Let's see how long you can hide it.*

"Get to know each other well. You'll all be living in the same courtyard from now on, so don't be strangers," Lin Yun said, patting Hu Ying's head.

"Okay!" Qingtan nodded seriously.

She loved the cute little tigers the most.

Knowing about the Fire Python Tigers, Lin Dong and Qingtan stayed at Lin Yun's house even longer, almost treating it like their own home.

Qingtan really enjoyed playing with the little tigers.

Lin Dong secretly observed Xiao Yan, and sometimes he would hold Xiao Yan in a corner and secretly give Xiao Yan extra meals, feeding Xiao Yan the Stone Talisman spiritual liquid.

The courtyard was very harmonious.

During this time, Lin Yun also cooperated with Chi Ling to refine the Shadow Leopard he had hunted earlier into pills.

A Di Yuan realm Shadow Leopard yielded nearly a hundred Blood Pills.

The effect of the Blood Pills was equivalent to that of third to fourth grade Blood Qi Pills, which were very beneficial to demon beasts, able to enhance their demon power and strengthen their bloodline.

Humans could also take them, but the medicinal power was too strong, and they contained the bloodline of demon beasts. Taking too many would cause the physique to mutate.

Lin Yun naturally disdained to eat Blood Pills, leaving them all for Hu Ying.

Upon receiving the Blood Pills, Hu Ying's pupils directly shook. After eating the Blood Pills, it clearly felt its strength increase.

This made Hu Ying even more determined to follow Lin Yun.

Its respect for its master continued to increase.

In addition to Hu Ying, the cultivation of the three little ones was not neglected either.

Chi Ling was a god-level alchemy furnace, and it could also refine spiritual herbs into spiritual liquid and body-tempering liquid.

The liquid energy was easier for the little tigers to absorb.

The three little ones' daily life consisted of drinking milk in the morning, drinking spiritual liquid in the afternoon, and soaking in body-tempering liquid in the evening.

Their growth rate was very fast. In just one week, they were as big as adult dogs and could run around the courtyard like the wind, even jumping over the courtyard walls.

Especially Xiao Yan, several times it wanted to jump out of the courtyard to take a look, but it was swatted back home by its Hu Ying mother.

This day, the three people and four tigers were in the courtyard when Qingtan's cold energy suddenly erupted.

"Hiss~ Brother Lin Yun, it's coming!" Qingtan hissed coldly, grabbing Lin Yun's hand.

Lin Dong nervously wanted to get up, a little at a loss.

Lin Yun directly carried Qingtan princess-style, then rushed into the room, slamming the door shut behind him.

Hu Ying got up, walked to the door of the room, slowly lay down, silently guarding its master.

Lin Dong stood there, staring blankly at the room.

Liu Yan told him to keep an eye on things, not to let Lin Yun and Qingtan do bad things.

But now, with that mother tiger blocking the way, how could he watch… Lin Dong felt that he seemed a bit redundant here.

He should be outside, not in the courtyard!

Adding another chapter, this chapter's length is alright, right? Hehe!

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