Chapter 458

Jiang Yan wiped all the mud and dust off Xiao Ningguang and the others.

"Thank you, Master~"

The three little ones spoke to Jiang Yan.

"Master, Master, I've got to tell you—today, Auntie didn't just teach us the knowledge of mechanisms, she took us down the mountain to fight a group of masked monsters!"

Little Beidou said to Jiang Yan with great excitement.

Masked monsters?

Jiang Yan froze, suddenly realizing what Little Beidou meant.

Chuchu people...

Jiang Yan had indeed never taken Xiao Ningguang and the others out to fight Chuchu people.

He felt it was too early for them to encounter Mowu Society creatures at this stage.

Jiang Yan feared the terrifying appearance of the Mowu Society creatures might leave psychological scars on the three little ones.

But seeing the excitement on Xiao Ningguang and the others' faces, Jiang Yan realized he had overthought it.

Jiang Yan had indeed overthought it.

After all, before Jiang Yan took in these three little ones, they had already seen the appearance of Mowu Society creatures.

Xiao Ningguang often穿梭ed through Tianheng Mountain.

Little Beidou had wandered far and wide.

Little Shenhe came from a family of demon exorcists.

Which one of these three little ones wasn't frequently exposed to Mowu Society creatures?

Though the Qianyan Army regularly clears nearby Mowu Society creatures to ensure the safety of Liyue Realm civilians traveling.

But these Mowu Society creatures always reappear on Liyue's land after each clearance.

Yet this also gave the Qianyan Army a vital real-world target for training.

It ensured the Qianyan Army remained constantly battle-hardened.

"Ningguang, have you and Beidou and Shenhe completed the task Auntie assigned you..."

At that moment, Liu Yun Jiefeng Zhenjun descended from the sky.

She also saw Jiang Yan and Gan Yu.

"Huh? When did you two arrive?"

Liu Yun Jiefeng Zhenjun looked at them in confusion.

"We just got here."

Jiang Yan smiled.

"Master, what were you having them do just now?"

Gan Yu, having seen the muddy state of Xiao Ningguang and the others a moment ago, frowned and asked.

"Oh, I had them use today's lessons to inspect what's wrong with this mechanism. What's the issue?"

Liu Yun Jiefeng Zhenjun seemed unaware of any problem.

"Just now they..."

Gan Yu explained to Liu Yun Jiefeng Zhenjun what had just happened.

"Oh... I see..."

Liu Yun Jiefeng Zhenjun thought for a moment, then suddenly remembered.

"During the day, I took them down the mountain for field training, and these three little ones got so caught up in fighting they accidentally rolled into a muddy slope."

"I didn't have spare clothes for them to change into, so I just let them stay like that."

Liu Yun Jiefeng Zhenjun explained to Gan Yu and Jiang Yan.

"As long as they're unharmed, Sister Liu Yun—wouldn't it be too early to let them encounter Mowu Society creatures now?"

Jiang Yan didn't care about their appearance, but he was worried about their safety.

"Hmph, they're just Mowu Society creatures."

"As disciples of an immortal, they should face these things as early as possible."

Liu Yun Jiefeng Zhenjun sniffed and warned Jiang Yan.

"Jiang Yan, your thinking is dangerous."

"You're overprotecting them."

"What will they do if they're in danger and you're not around?"

"Paralyzed with fear? Fleeing in panic? Or possessing the strength to kill Mowu Society creatures but getting killed by them anyway?"

Liu Yun Jiefeng Zhenjun's words struck Jiang Yan like a thunderclap.

She was absolutely right.

Jiang Yan had absolute confidence in his own strength, and all he'd ever thought about was how to let these three little ones live happily and joyfully.

Then learn some knowledge, and when they grew up, inherit his legacy.

But Jiang Yan had forgotten that Xiao Ningguang and the others were his disciples.

As disciples of the Mu Ling Xianjun, the Tianquan of Liyue, though holding exalted status, they were watched by many.

This meant they had to strive to do their best in everything.

What kind of image would it be if the disciples of the Mu Ling Xianjun trembled in fear at the sight of a Chuchu person?

"Thank you sincerely for the reminder, Sister Liu Yun—I've truly neglected this aspect all along."

Jiang Yan bowed to Liu Yun Jiefeng Zhenjun.

"I've learned much—I now understand why Sister Liu Yun could train a disciple as outstanding as Gan Yu."

"What are you saying!"

Little Ganyu's pretty face flushed slightly, and she lightly tapped Jiang Yan.

"Hmph, of course!"

Cloud Retainer lifted her face, looking as if it were a must.

If Cloud Retainer had a tail behind her back at this moment, you would see that tail wagging wildly there.

Clearly, Jiang Yan's Ma Pi had struck right at Cloud Retainer's heart.

"Enough, you two stop standing around here."

Cloud Retainer said to Jiang Yan and Little Ganyu.

"Come to the cave dwelling; today I will make you a few of my signature dishes!"

Jiang Yan and Little Ganyu had already intended to eat here, so they did not refuse; holding the hands of the three little cuties, they entered the cave dwelling together with Cloud Retainer.