# Chapter 585: Back to the Mu Family
"Split into two pills?" Everyone's faces showed surprise. Tianxia Diyi said, "Brother Yun, you might not know this, but the Overlord Pill is different from ordinary precious pills. Its ingredients are easy to obtain, but refining it is extremely difficult, and locking the medicinal power into a formed Overlord Pill is even harder. After it's refined, it's generally taken carefully as soon as possible. If there's any rash movement, it can easily cause a large loss of medicinal power. Splitting it into two... it could very well directly destroy the Overlord Pill."
The others all wore expressions of deep agreement. Yun Che, however, looked completely confident and said, "Brother Tianxia, rest assured. I have some skill in alchemy, and I'm confident I won't destroy this Overlord Pill, nor will I let any of its medicinal power be lost in the slightest."
Xiao Yun had long had a somewhat blind trust in Yun Che, and today's events naturally caused his blind trust to skyrocket. He immediately nodded and said, "If Big Brother says it can be done, then there's definitely no problem. If we can each use half the pill with Seventh Sister, that would be even better... Big Brother, I'll leave it to you."
Yun Che had a reason for making this suggestion. After taking the Overlord Pill, he directly stored it away.
His calm and confident demeanor left the people of the Tianxia Clan deeply astonished. Thinking about how he had healed Yun Qinghong and his wife in just a few short months, and considering his earth-shattering performance today, it seemed that no matter what incredible thing happened to him, it wouldn't seem too exaggerated. Tianxia Diqi looked at Yun Che with sparkling eyes and said, "I also believe that since Brother Yun dares to say it, he must be able to do it. Brother Yun, I'm absolutely worshiping you right now. How about another day you tell me your story!"
Yun Che laughed heartily: "Of course, no problem. Once you and my sworn brother Xiao Yun tie the knot, we'll be family. Then such a small request naturally has no reason for me to refuse."
These words were clearly directed at Tianxia Xiongtu, making Tianxia Diqi bloom with joy. She said with a smile, "Brother Yun, you said it yourself! It's a deal!"
"Cough, cough!" Tianxia Xiongtu's face immediately couldn't hold its composure. He pulled Tianxia Diqi aside: "You're a girl... this is unseemly... cough, Brother Yun, I'll take my leave first. When the day of Senior Demon Emperor's burial comes, be sure to notify me in advance..."
The moment the Tianxia family's group left, a hurried shout came from behind.
"Grandson! Grandson... Oh my grandson!"
Among the current twelve clan heads, Mu Feiyan was the oldest, highest in seniority, and most prestigious. On ordinary days, he was always serious and rarely smiled, making people feel reverent and cautious at the mere sight of him. But now his face was flushed red, and he rushed forward excitedly like a child, his steps noticeably disordered.
Yun Che turned around and immediately knelt down without hesitation: "Yun Che pays respects to Grandfather."
"Ah ah ah... Good grandson, get up quickly!" This call and bow made Old Master Mu bloom with joy, tears almost bursting from his eyes. He hurried forward to help Yun Che up, carefully examining him up close. The flush on his face grew deeper and deeper. "Good! Good! Good!!" After saying "good" three times, Old Master Mu grabbed Yun Che's hand and laughed heartily: "Hahahaha! My grandson has returned! This is my Mu Feiyan's own grandson! Hahahaha."
Mu Yubai, Mu Yuqing, and Mu Yukong followed unhurriedly... Mu Yubai, who was usually always in the lead as the eldest, was inexplicably half a step behind today, his face twisted in extreme awkwardness.
"Father, look at how excited you are. Aren't you afraid people will laugh?" Mu Yurou said with a smile, a glint of tears hidden in her eyes.
"Hahahaha! Your father is happy today, let whoever wants to laugh laugh!" Old Master Mu waved his hand and laughed again: "Those old bastards are always flaunting their grandsons and great-grandsons in front of me. Now that my grandson has returned, let's see if they still have the face to mention their grandsons in front of me... Compared to my grandson, their grandsons and great-grandsons shouldn't even show their faces! Hahahaha."
Mu Feiyan had dreamed of having a grandchild as soon as possible, but until now had not been so blessed. Now that he had a grandson, he was naturally overjoyed. Moreover, this grandson was too outstanding—among the younger generation of the entire Huan Yao Realm, it seemed no one could compare to him... It had been several hundred years since he had felt such joy and happiness.
"Thank you for the praise, Grandfather," Yun Che said with a faint smile.
"Ahem, ahem," Mu Yuqing cupped his chin and said with a sly grin, "Hehe, good nephew, your uncle here grew up under your grandfather's scowling face. This is the first time in my life I've seen the old man praise someone like this. But then again, you're completely deserving of such praise."
"That's right, that's right," Mu Yukong nodded deeply in agreement. "Just look at whose nephew Che'er is. They say a nephew takes after his uncles. With such excellent uncles like us, it's only natural for our good nephew to achieve what he has today."
"Get lost!" Mu Feiyan glared and waved his hand, sending a gust of cold wind that blasted Mu Yuqing and Mu Yukong far away. "Two worthless little brats! When you were young, even together you couldn't compare to a single toe of my grandson! Stop disgracing yourselves in front of my grandson—go play in the sand!"
Mu Yuqing and Mu Yukong's faces instantly turned bitter. They stood there speechless, not daring to retort. Mu Yurou smiled softly and said, "Father, Che'er is here. At least save some face for Second Brother and Third Brother as uncles. Che'er, pay your respects to your uncles properly."
"Mm." Yun Che nodded, stood before Mu Yuqing and Mu Yukong, and bowed: "Your nephew Yun Che pays respects to both uncles."
"Mm."
"Ah!"
Mu Yuqing and Mu Yukong put on the airs of elders, accepting the greeting comfortably. Yun Che's excellence was evident to all today. That such a peerless talent, who had shaken the entire Huan Yao Realm in a single day, was actually their own nephew filled them with a strange and intense sense of pride as well.
Mu Yubai had been standing there without saying a word. Now he could no longer hold back. He jumped out and roared: "What do you mean by 'both uncles'! What does 'both uncles' mean! Am I not your uncle! Are you treating me like I'm invisible?!"
The moment Mu Yubai finished his outburst, before Yun Che could respond, Mu Feiyan had already "whooshed" in front of Yun Che, eyes wide, voice like thunder as he pointed at Mu Yubai's nose and cursed: "Mu Yubai! My grandson was lost for over twenty years, went through countless hardships, and only returned today. As an elder, you have not a single proper gesture, yet you burst out yelling at him first! And you dare to say 'old man this' and 'old man that'! What arrogance!"
Then he turned to Yun Che, his expression instantly becoming kind and affectionate: "Good grandson, don't be afraid. This brat has never known his place since he was young. If he ever dares to yell at you like that again, Grandfather will personally break his legs."
The moment Mu Feiyan fully uttered the name "Mu Yubai," every hair on Mu Yubai's body stood on end. Under Old Master Mu's tiger-like roaring reprimand, he didn't dare show any arrogance. He stood there obediently with his head down, not even daring to breathe heavily.
Old Master Mu's absolute authority in the Mu family was displayed perfectly through these three young masters of the Mu family.
Mu Yurou chuckled inwardly and stepped forward to smooth things over: "Alright, Father, Big Brother is also excited at heart. He wouldn't really scold Che'er. Che'er, quickly pay your respects to your eldest uncle."
Yun Che stepped forward and respectfully said to Mu Yubai, "Your nephew pays respects to Eldest Uncle."
Seeing Yun Che's respectful demeanor, with not a single mention of that "sworn brother" matter, Mu Yubai's expression completely softened. A huge weight lifted from his heart, and that "Eldest Uncle" made him feel extremely comfortable. He said with a serious face, "Mm, good nephew..."
But at that moment, Yun Che had to add: "Eldest Uncle, about that sworn brother matter..."
"Pfft..." Mu Yuqing and Mu Yukong couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing. Mu Yurou covered her mouth and smiled. Even Old Master Mu's forehead veins twitched and the corners of his mouth spasmed.
Before this morning, Mu Yubai had been dead set on becoming sworn brothers with Yun Che, and he had made sure both the Yun and Mu families knew about it. When he learned that Yun Che was actually his own nephew... he had almost wanted to drill his head into a crack in the ground.
Mu Yubai cautiously glanced at Old Master Mu's expression, suppressed the urge to send Yun Che flying with a slap, patted Yun Che's shoulder, and let out a dry, awkward laugh like a lunatic: "Ha... hahaha... hahahaha... Being uncle and nephew is definitely better than being sworn brothers... ha... hahaha... Good nephew, your uncle here is very happy that you've returned!!"
Mu Yubai's face was dry-laughing, but inwardly he was gnashing his teeth... If this got out, his illustrious reputation would become the joke of a lifetime!
Old Master Mu said, "This place is crowded and noisy, not suitable for a long talk. Che'er, you've been back for three months, but you haven't been able to visit your grandfather's home. Today, no matter what, you must come back to the Mu family with your grandfather, see the place where your mother grew up, and let your grandfather have a good look at his good grandson."
As he spoke, he took Yun Che's arm and refused to let go. His eyes, usually full of pressure and chill, were now filled with nothing but anticipation and affection, making it impossible for Yun Che to bear refusing.
"That's fine," Yun Qinghong said after a brief thought, nodding. "Che'er has been back for so long but hasn't visited his maternal home. That is indeed remiss. Yurou, let's go back together with Che'er and Xiao'er. Let our family have a good gathering."
"That would be wonderful," Mu Yurou nodded gladly. The simple three words "have a good gathering" made everyone's hearts ache slightly. Yun Che had been born twenty-two years ago, yet this was the first time in their lives they would truly be together as a family.
"Good!" Old Master Mu's voice trembled slightly. He took Yun Che's hand and strode forward: "Let's go home!"
"Grand Elder, please escort Father's remains back first. We'll return by dusk," Yun Qinghong gave simple instructions to Yun Waitian and the others, then brought Mu Yurou and Xiao Yun to follow the Mu family's procession.
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North of the Yaohuang City, before the Jinwu Thunder Flame Valley.
A massive flame profound formation stood vertically ahead. The formation rotated slowly, and at its center flashed a golden image of a Golden Crow. Each flash released a dazzling golden fire light that was impossible to look at directly.
The formation was not large, only about ten zhang in diameter, but it firmly sealed the only entrance to the Jinwu Thunder Flame Valley. Even if all the high-level Emperor Lords of the Huan Yao Realm joined forces, it would be impossible to blast it open. The terrifying temperature it released made it so that ordinary profound practitioners couldn't even approach.
For the Huan Yao Realm, this was a forbidden ground. Except for the five-yearly disappearance of the seal at the Jinwu Thunder Flame Valley, no one was allowed to approach on ordinary days.
But at this moment, a small, dark-gray figure quietly appeared before the Golden Crow profound formation.
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[Back from hometown~~~~(_(]