Chapter 0763: The Young Xiao Yun

Chapter 0763 Young Qin Yun

Qin Yun was originally quite exhausted, but not wanting to let Shui Tianzi get the upper hand, he hurriedly woke up.

As soon as Shui Tianzi’s jade-like hand was caught by Qin Yun, her delicate body suddenly went limp, and she immediately collapsed onto Qin Yun, giggling flirtatiously.

“Sister Shui, I’m very tired right now and need to rest!” Qin Yun truly hadn’t expected that after not seeing Shui Tianzi for years, she had become even bolder.

This born temptress seemed determined to cling to Qin Yun, refusing to let go once she embraced him.

“Yun’er, let your sister accompany you while you rest!” Shui Tianzi’s soft, warm, sweet-smelling body sent a shiver through Qin Yun as she held him.

Zi Qingcheng laughed. “You vixen, Yuelan’s younger sister is watching right here! Yuelan is Qin Yun’s wife, you know!”

Shui Tianzi pouted playfully. “I’m not doing anything to Yun’er! I haven’t seen him in years and missed him dearly. I’m just spending time with him now!”

Qin Yun secretly pinched Shui Tianzi’s thigh, only to see her smile even more seductively.

Shui Tianzi could also tell that Qin Yun was exhausted. She pecked his cheek lightly and chuckled. “Alright, you rest well now!”

At this moment, Qin Yun finally exhaled in relief.

This made him think of Bingxing.

Bingxing was subtle about it, while Shui Tianzi was blatant.

Ling Yuner chuckled. “Xiao Yun, with a temptress like this, you should just have your way with her right here!”

Shui Tianzi, Zi Qingcheng, and Xiao Yuemei sat in the outer hall, waiting for Qin Yun to finish resting.

Back in Chaotic Moon City, they had waited like this for Qin Yun and Xiao Xuanqin to return, but in the end, only Xiao Xuanqin came back.

When they learned that Qin Yun had been trapped in the dangerous Dark Moon Wilderness, they were worried sick.

Shui Tianzi even sobbed her heart out.

“Yuemei, when did Yun’er come find you?” Shui Tianzi asked.

“A few days ago!” Xiao Yuemei giggled.

“Hmph, this guy… does he think Qingcheng and I are too old for him? Is that why he didn’t come looking for us?” Shui Tianzi snorted lightly.

“Yuemei, who else knows about Qin Yun’s return? Have you told Xuanqin and Shiyue? They’re both on Sword Island!” Zi Qingcheng asked.

“No! I don’t plan to tell them for now! You two once said you’d follow my brother for life and be his helpers, which is why I brought you here!” Xiao Yuemei pinched Zi Qingcheng’s cheek playfully and laughed. “Sister Baozi, your cheeks are so pinchable, no wonder my brother loves doing it so much!”

Zi Qingcheng swatted away Xiao Yuemei’s mischievous hand and scolded lightly, “Little girl, stop fooling around!”

Shui Tianzi suddenly looked worried. “Yuemei, Xiao Yun must be in a dangerous situation, right? That’s why you didn’t tell Shiyue and Xuanqin?”

Xiao Yuemei shook her head. “My brother is plenty strong—what danger could he possibly be in? I didn’t tell them because I was afraid they’d come over… Sister Yang is the one in real danger right now. It’s safer for her to stay with the elders.”

Zi Qingcheng glanced at Qin Yun’s room and asked, “Yuemei, is Xiao Yun planning to participate in the Sword Martial Conference? To compete in the martial contest?”

Xiao Yuemei nodded. “He’s already signed up for the Strange Glyph Tournament and will register for the martial contest afterward! Don’t worry, even though my brother isn’t at the Mysterious Martial Realm yet, defeating that ape Jian Nanhu won’t be a problem!”

Shui Tianzi frowned with concern. “What terrible things did my Yun’er go through in the Dark Moon Wilderness? He still hasn’t stepped into the Mysterious Martial Realm… My poor Yun’er. I must spoil him rotten!”

Xiao Yuemei also told them the reason Qin Yun had been delayed in the Dark Moon Wilderness—the time-space tunnel.

Qin Yun rested for several hours and finally recovered.

As soon as he came out, Shui Tianzi hurried over and clung to his arm.

Qin Yun seemed to have grown accustomed to this clingy, charming enchantress.

After he sat down by the table, Shui Tianzi and Zi Qingcheng quickly took out several pouches.

"What's this?" Qin Yun asked.

"Star Beast cores! For you!" Zi Qingcheng replied.

Qin Yun took them and was secretly astonished—the six pouches contained a vast number of Star Beast cores.

Shui Tianzi giggled, "Xiao Yun, we've been waiting for you all these years! Since we had nothing else to do, we went hunting Star Beasts in the Lunar Shadow Mountains. These are all specially gathered for you!"

"Thank you so much!" Qin Yun was deeply moved.

"Xuanqin collected some too!" Zi Qingcheng added with a light laugh. "Of course, these aren't free—you'll have to forge equipment for us in return!"

Qin Yun chuckled and reached out, unable to resist teasing Zi Qingcheng's lovely cheeks. "Sister Baozi, even if you didn't give me these, I'd still craft for you!"

Only after a while did Zi Qingcheng manage to free herself from Qin Yun's playful grip.

Shui Tianzi said with playful jealousy, "Xiao Yun, you can pinch me anywhere! I'm sure I feel better than Sister Baozi's cheeks!"

"You two said you'd follow me and be my helpers, right?" Qin Yun grinned.

"Mhm!" Shui Tianzi and Zi Qingcheng nodded eagerly.

"But didn't you join the Demonic Moon Isle? Won't it be a problem if you follow me now?" Qin Yun asked.

"It's fine! Demonic Moon Isle isn't too strict with us anyway. Besides, Shiyue is the leader there, and she already agreed to let us assist you!" Shui Tianzi said with a giggle, moving behind Qin Yun to knead his shoulders.

Xiao Yuemei cut in, "Alright, alright! Now I'm going to change my brother's appearance for the Runes Master tournament. What do you think—should we turn him into a girl?"

"Yes, yes!" Shui Tianzi immediately chimed in with a laugh.

"Absolutely not!" Qin Yun gave her a look and pinched her thigh, making her let out a soft, breathy giggle.

Xiao Yuemei's Divine Arts were indeed formidable—she transformed Qin Yun into a young man. Though his appearance was altered somewhat, he remained quite handsome.

Qin Yun admired his reflection and approved.

Later, he wandered around the Runes Hall, even walking right by Mu Fengxiao without being recognized.

To ensure his disguise was foolproof, Qin Yun followed Xiao Yuemei to an inn popular with the Jian clan.

Inside, he saw Jian Ruyan, but neither she nor Jian Nanhu recognized him.

Thus, Qin Yun and Xiao Yuemei spent a few days exploring the city.

Finally, the Grand Runes Championship began.

Entry wasn't open to all—to ensure only true masters competed, the Jian family required an entry deposit of a billion violet spirit crystals. However, the fee would be refunded if the participant ranked in the top twenty.

For real masters of runes, a billion violet spirit crystals was nothing.

Of course, it was nothing to Qin Yun either.

Runes Masters would attend this competition even if they had to pay an extra billion, since they're all after the Sun Pattern.

The list of registered Runes Masters was publicly displayed, totaling several hundred, with both Runes Masters and Mystic Rune Masters among them.

Rumors claimed there were over a hundred Mystic Rune Masters, all from various regions of the Spirit Desolate Mortal Domain.

Some estimated that the participating Mystic Rune Masters alone accounted for 80% of those in the Spirit Desolate Mortal Domain.

Many Mystic Rune Masters even came incognito, clearly hiding their pursuit of the Sun Pattern.

The competition venue was inside a massive cubic structure within the Seven Swords Grand Array. The central arena was extremely spacious, packed with hundreds of Runes Masters!

Those hundreds of Runes Masters were the elite of the Spirit Desolate Mortal Domain.

The amusing part? Many Runes Masters wore masks.

Of course, the biggest attraction was none other than Jian Linglong!

Jian Linglong’s participation in the Runes competition not only represented the Jian Family but also the Immortal Armament City.

"What's Jian Linglong thinking, actually going to Immortal Armament City!"

"Exactly! And the Sword Immortal Pavilion was fine with it!"

"Word is Qin Yun seduced her away. That rascal knew multiple totems, so he took Jian Linglong with him!"

"Nonsense! I heard the Mystic Rune Masters of the Sword Immortal Pavilion hoarded all the good Dao Runes, unwilling to give them to Jian Linglong, so she left in anger!"

"That can’t be right! Doesn’t Jian Linglong have the Dao Lord Rune Soul? How could the Sword Immortal Pavilion withhold from her?"

"You don’t understand—if those old geezers gave her good Dao Runes, they’d be overshadowed by a young girl!"

The crowd was abuzz with speculation about Jian Linglong.

The spectator stands were terraced, layer upon layer, jammed with dignitaries from various regions.

One section was reserved for the leaders and disciples of major factions.

Bao Changshou and Jian Shitian sat together, Jian Shitian's face darkening.

Bao Changshou chuckled, "Sword Sect Leader, ignore the chatter!"

Jian Shitian only snorted—the rumors were true.

Even after several years, many here still remembered Qin Yun.

Whenever someone mentioned Qin Yun, Bao Changshou and Chu Binyu couldn't help sighing.

Not far from them sat Mother Yun Yao, Xiao Xuanqin, Yang Shiyue, Zi Qingcheng, and Shui Tianzi.

"Manor Lord Chu, aren’t you participating?" Hu Jingxian asked with a smile.

"No, why burn Purple Crystal Coins!" Chu Binyu shook his head with a laugh. "I'd never crack the top twenty anyway."

Mother Yun Yao remarked, "Your Immortal Armament City’s Jian Linglong wields the Dao Lord Rune Soul. If the competition involves carving Dao Runes, she's practically guaranteed first place!"

Jian Shitian said, "This competition won’t involve carving Dao Runes. Linglong’s Dao Lord Rune Soul won't help her here."

Bao Changshou smirked, "You rigged that, didn't you?"

Jian Shitian said with a displeased expression, "Don't spout nonsense. This is all for the sake of overall fairness! To be honest, some geniuses are far more skilled in arcane runes than Mystic Rune Masters!"

Mother Yun Yao remarked, "Indeed! There are some geniuses who can even craft divine artifacts using arcane runes!"

Mu Fengxiao also participated in the competition. He looked around, searching for someone named "Xiao Yun." After some searching, he spotted a noticeably short runt with the words "Xiao Yun" pasted on his chest.

"Chubby Mu, don't expose me!" Qin Yun quickly sent a voice transmission to the startled Mu Fengxiao.

Mu Fengxiao never expected that Qin Yun had transformed into a teenager of fourteen or fifteen. He also recalled that this youth had once been hanging around him.