Chapter 340: Liu Yuer Gains Approval

The atmosphere on Longshe Shan suddenly became oppressive, and the whole mountain exuded an inexplicable terrifying aura.

The oppression arrived before anyone did.

Shang Hongxue sensed that oppressive aura and felt uneasy; she asked Chen Chuyang, "Brother Chuyang, why do I suddenly feel so oppressed? Did something happen?"

The girl's perception is truly powerful; she sensed it right away—no wonder she's a Cultivation, that's impressive.

Chen Chuyang said slowly, "It's nothing; my mother has already arrived at the foot of the mountain and will ascend soon."

"What?"

Shang Hongxue was startled, staring at Chen Chuyang in disbelief as her whole body began to tremble, unsure whether it was excitement or fear; she thought of something, her gaze falling on the three kneeling Hu Yueer, her face turning sour as she pointed at them and asked, "What will happen to them?"

If Long Ming learns that these three are on Longshe Shan and that they sheltered them, wouldn't that cause a disaster?

This matter is serious, the problem is huge, and it's beyond what they can resolve.

Shang Hongxue knows Long Ming's temper well and can understand her feelings; if this happened to her, she certainly wouldn't let the three off lightly—she might even kill them outright.

"Gulu."

Thinking of this, Shang Hongxue's body couldn't stop trembling; although the issue isn't her problem, in Long Ming's eyes it isn't seen that way—since the three were allowed to stay on Longshe Shan, it's clear they had the consent of the lady host, Shang Hongxue, who is both aware of and has approved it.

Therefore the consequences must naturally fall on her; there's no problem at all, but Shang Hongxue dares not think further.

"Don't worry, I'm here; mother isn't unreasonable."

"Besides, mother's coming this time isn't necessarily for them; you don't need to worry excessively. If anything goes wrong, Third Uncle is here, right, Third Uncle?"

When she turned back, Third Uncle had already vanished, disappearing from the spot.

Looking again, Third Uncle was already by Liu Yuer's side, helping with work; clearly he didn't want to receive Long Ming or have any dealings with the eldest sister-in-law, wanting to stay out of this matter, not intervene nor take the blame.

The instigator fled, leaving Chen Chuyang both amused and helpless; the original Third Uncle hadn't said that—why hasn't mother arrived yet, and you run away first? That's not right.

"Brother Chuyang, Third Uncle ran away, what should we do?"

"How long until mother climbs the mountain? How about we hide them, get through this disaster first, what do you think?"

Shang Hongxue began to devise a crooked plan, not wanting mother to see the three of them; that way there'd be no issue, they wouldn't have to worry, wouldn't need to find a solution, and wouldn't face an enraged mother.

Chen Chuyang pressed his hand and said, "Fine, it's already too late; mother will certainly know they're here. You, don't do such a foolish thing; you can't hide it from mother."

The aura of Hu Yueer and the others cannot be concealed from mother; others might be hidden, but mother cannot. The Fox Clan scent on Hu Yueer's group is too obvious, and mother is most sensitive to that smell, making it impossible to hide.

It would be better to be straightforward and let mother know.

Since they're already here, solve it all at once.

Chen Chuyang doesn't like to hide matters; if hidden to the end, they become unsolvable, and the headache isn't his alone.

"But…"

Shang Hongxue was still very scared, like a child who'd done something wrong, fidgeting restlessly.

She couldn't stay as calm as Chen Chuyang, nor be as composed, and certainly couldn't be detached like Third Uncle.

No matter what, she couldn't escape this matter.

"It'll be fine, trust me."

"Alright." Shang Hongxue could only nod, having no other way.

Unable to resolve it, they could only hand it to Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang looked down the mountain; mother entered the Formation, advancing along the path. The mist could not block her way. Chen Chuyang had already opened a gap for mother, guiding her up the mountain in advance. The mist Formation on Longshe Shan had been reinforced, its power greatly increased; as the fruit trees grew, the Killing Formation's strength rose step by step, already becoming the strongest Formation on Longshe Shan.

It's fine as long as the Formation isn't activated, but once it is, mother will certainly be trapped inside.

Long Ming hurried up the mountain, saw Third Uncle Chen Shen, stopped, and stared at Chen Shen; that look made Chen Shen unable to feign ignorance.

Third Uncle had to straighten up and salute Long Ming, "Greetings, eldest sister-in-law."

Liu Yuer beside him quickly returned the salute, "Greetings, eldest sister-in-law."

After the salute, Liu Yuer lowered her head, gritted her teeth, and trembled.

Seeing Long Ming for the first time, that aura of authority was imposing without anger.

They had heard of her before, never seen her up close, and dared not meet her gaze, as if naturally fearful.

Both behaved the same, terrified to the extreme; Long Ming nodded and showed a faint smile.

"Hmm."

She nodded, thereby acknowledging Liu Yuer's status, and instructed Third Uncle, "Treat her well; don't keep flirting as before."

Third Uncle Chen Shen instantly changed his smile, chuckling, "Thank you for the guidance, eldest sister-in-law; I will certainly obey."

"That would be best."

Long Ming gave Chen Shen a deep glance, warning him not to repeat the past; now he is not alone. She knows every detail about Liu Yuer, including everything since her birth, and cannot be hidden from her eyes. She thus acknowledges this woman—at least Liu Yuer is suitable for the third brother, a typical virtuous wife and good mother, though her luck is poor, having suffered many calamities.

Third Brother Chen Shen managed to settle his mind and successfully condense his core; Long Ming was very pleased. This junior was her biggest headache; for many years she had often worried about his matters. The eldest sister-in-law is like a mother, and Long Ming felt she had reached the limit of what a sister-in-law could do.

After meeting Liu Yuer, the third brother changed a lot; she observed all of this.

The third brother often went to Longshe Shan, which was fine; at least he wouldn't go to those filthy places.

Secondly, Long Ming knows about the third brother's deal with Chen Yuan and understands his thinking; regarding this, Long Ming has no objection—so long as husband Chen Yuan has no objection, she has none either.

Finding a woman to restrain the third brother is also good.

In the future the third brother won't need them to worry about him; naturally someone will look after him and properly restrain him.

"Hehe." Third Uncle Chen Shen chuckled, patted his head, showing no embarrassment, as if the person being spoken of weren't him.

Liu Yuer's mouth corner lifted, her eyebrows involuntarily rose; she held herself back.

She felt a secret joy; the meaning of those words was that the eldest sister-in-law had approved her.

All the effort of these days was not in vain.