Beast Taming: Sharing Pets' Abilities-Chapter 346 - 345: Gu Yuan’s Humblebrag!

He Ling True Master said this, seemingly modest, but clearly was protecting his disciple.

Turning the phrase "disrespectful to elders" from You Meng True Master’s mouth into "a bit naughty," and then immediately saying he is very filial to him and Situ Yan.

Moreover, his cultivation talent is good, and his alchemical talent is exceptionally good.

The meaning of these words is clear: Does Gu Yuan disrespect elders, and do I and Situ Yan not know?

Why is he only disrespectful to you—don’t you realize it?

You Meng True Master’s face immediately turned gloomy, becoming quite unpleasant.

She was about to say something, but upon seeing Situ Yan, who remained silent at the side and was leisurely drinking tea, she ultimately said nothing.

If it were just He Ling True Master, she could question him, assuming her role of responsibilities.

But Situ Yan... he is also her senior brother, with much older qualifications and a status that far exceeds hers.

The meaning of He Ling True Master’s words was obvious, showing that Situ Yan also thought highly of Gu Yuan, so she should not engage in any framing or distorting of facts.

Therefore, she had to restrain some of her inner thoughts.

The facts were clear: with He Ling True Master and Situ Yan around, she could not and would not be able to do anything.

However, You Meng True Master was a bit frustrated. Why did Gu Yuan, this little brat, even win the favor of Situ Yan? How was this possible?

Just because he had some talent in alchemy?!

"Less nonsense!"

You Meng True Master no longer paid attention to He Ling True Master and instead looked at Gu Yuan: "Five months ago, your uncle master, Cyan Wood True Master’s Soul Lamp was extinguished, and he died. Are you aware of this matter?"

Gu Yuan shook his head decisively: "I didn’t know at the time, but a month ago, when I just came back from the Red Dragon Immortal Palace, my master did mention it."

Talking about this, Gu Yuan sighed in regret: "Uncle Master You Meng, to be honest, I truly feel regretful about this matter."

Truly regretful?

You Meng True Master frowned, thinking she heard wrong. Cyan Wood True Master, like her, belonged to a noble clan faction and was always proud of the noble clan disciples, looking down upon disciples like Gu Yuan, who came from lower-caste origins. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

And she was certain that Cyan Wood True Master had no goodwill towards Gu Yuan either.

Under such circumstances, Gu Yuan actually said he truly felt regretful for Cyan Wood True Master’s death?

Gu Yuan, however, seemed oblivious to You Meng True Master’s expression, continuing with a look of pity:

"Though I only had a few encounters with Uncle Master Cyan Wood, he was kind, cheerful, generous, and regarded me highly. It’s a pity... such a good person, I don’t know which damn villain bore him enmity to murder him, alas..."

"..."

You Meng True Master fell silent, though knowing Gu Yuan was spouting nonsense, there was nothing she could say to retort.

Pausing, she looked at Gu Yuan, her eyes sharpened like swords: "At the time, when Cyan Wood True Master died, where were you, and what were you doing?"

Gu Yuan smiled and queried in return: "Oh? Does Uncle Master You Meng suspect that Uncle Master Cyan Wood’s death has something to do with me?"

"Nephew Gu!"

You Meng True Master snorted coldly, her tone indifferent in cautioning: "Do not forget, now, I am the one questioning you! Should you conceal even a shred, I have reason to suspect your guilt and nervous concealment, so you’d better spill everything you know!"

"Ah, yes, absolutely, Uncle Master You Meng is completely right, I think the same."

Gu Yuan nodded repeatedly, seemingly oblivious to the unkindness in her words, and said: "At that time, I was at my residence on Changfeng Street, uh, secluded in my courtyard cultivating a divine technique."

"Is that so?"

You Meng True Master’s expression remained unchanged, speaking coldly: "Originally, people noticed you wandering the streets more than once, and a few days before the incident, they saw you meet with Cyan Wood True Master. After conversing, Cyan Wood True Master’s face didn’t look too good."

"Can you tell me, at that time, what did you and Cyan Wood True Master discuss?"

As soon as these words landed, You Meng True Master’s face remained cold, her presence suffused with an oppressive aura.

Changing the circumstance for someone else, at this point, they might be quaking, standing weak-kneed under such intimidation.

Yet Gu Yuan appeared unaffected, his expression unchanged, even picking his ear as if flicking nonexistent skin flakes, entirely casual.

No joke, Golden Core Great Cultivators, he has killed no less than five or six already; the You Meng True Master before him, though strong, was after all merely a Second Grade or Third Grade Golden Core Great Cultivator. If it truly came to a fight, Gu Yuan would bet victory assuredly on himself.

Observing this, You Meng True Master’s countenance shifted, recalling some of Gu Yuan’s rumors and battles, realizing she had done something foolish.

Rumors had it; Gu Yuan had slain several Golden Core Great Cultivators — could she suppress him with mere aura?

Faced with these inquiries, Gu Yuan responded: "Wandering the street was just to relax during cultivation, a trivial stroll to ease boredom."

"As for meeting and chatting with Uncle Master Cyan Wood before the incident, I do not acknowledge it. I did not enter Jade Cauldron Tower in those days. I highly suspect someone has mistaken or is deliberately slandering me!"

You Meng True Master’s gaze inspected his face several times, trying to discern truth in his words.

Yet after a few glances, whether due to Gu Yuan’s impeccable expression management or truthfulness, nothing could be deciphered.

You Meng True Master did not dwell excessively on this topic, coldly speaking: "Then you, a mere inner sect disciple, how did you gain a place for a Red Dragon Order?"

Gu Yuan was momentarily dumbfounded, somewhat bewildered: "A mere Red Dragon Order spot, is it difficult to obtain?"

Upon hearing this, He Ling True Master couldn’t help but glance at him, coughing once and subsequently sipping some nearby tea.

On the other side, Situ Yan sat primly, eyes half-opened, as if in some semi-conscious state.

The corner of You Meng True Master’s mouth twitched, perceiving Gu Yuan’s expression as shameless:

"Oh? Then how did you obtain it?"

Gu Yuan replied: "Speaking of it, I received the spot, as a gift from Su Qiuyue of Taixu Temple. On this matter, Su Qiuyue, and Duan Chen, True Disciple of the Star River Sword Sect, can testify for me."

The name Ji Canghai naturally cannot be mentioned, as he is from the Primordial Nether Sect.

Mentioning it, Gu Yuan felt he’d be thoroughly entangled.

Using Su Qiuyue as an excuse should be fine, for Taixu Temple was no less a major Immortal Dao Cultivation Sect than Medicine King Mountain.

Su Qiuyue, True Inheritance of Taixu Temple, held a position not inferior to Li Changsheng from Medicine King Mountain. No matter how many guts, You Meng True Master wouldn’t dare to confront her.