Yue Qingqing specifically made a trip to her third senior brother’s house and saw the plaque that read "Tianhe Association."
"Cui Wu said that recently a secret organization of evil cultivators known as Tianhe Association has indeed risen, but they are very secretive, and the captured evil cultivators are all tough nuts to crack, revealing nothing about Tianhe Association,"
As Yue Qingqing looked at the wooden plaque, it emitted a strong evil aura, giving her an uncomfortable feeling just by touching it.
Moreover, her junior brother had said that this thing was filled with human lives, which was why it had such formidable power, making Yue Qingqing detest it even more.
"Whether they are tough nuts or under some kind of spell, maybe they can’t even speak out at all?"
Yan Sinian had also thought of this possibility and reached out to take the plaque back.
"However, all this is just to inform you so you can be more vigilant. Don’t worry about the rest, you need to focus on studying well in Lingguang."
Yue Qingqing’s head was gently knocked, and she could only drawl, holding her head, "I know."
Yan Sinian was then satisfied.
During the holidays, Yue Qingqing went back to Daye Village with Xingxing and Xiaohu.
After all, she was about to go away to school, and Qingqing also wanted to say farewell to her second uncle and aunt.
Yue Jianxi and Wang Xiaoni were even happier to see Qingqing than to see their own son.
Holding onto Qingqing’s hands, they fussed over her as if she were their own daughter.
Yue Xingxing wasn’t jealous at all; after all, it wasn’t easy for parents to see their sister.
Yue Xiaohu was relieved; what he feared most was being dragged by his mother to answer questions.
Wang Xiaoni was usually not much of a talker, but she was genuinely delighted to see Qingqing.
On one hand, she was proud of her academic achievements, and on the other, she was worried about how she would live in the new city.
"Take more money with you when you leave, ’A rich journey makes for a wealthy family.’ We don’t compete with others, but we can’t let people look down on us either."
Wang Xiaoni knew well that although money couldn’t solve all problems, it could prevent most of them.
Yue Qingqing nodded, "Don’t worry, auntie, my little uncle is also in Lingguang."
How could Wang Xiaoni not worry, with the youngest brother being hot-headed and, in her heart, only half an adult.
After talking for a while, it was almost time for lunch.
Wang Xiaoni asked Xingxing and Xiaohu to take Qingqing out for a walk.
Their own two children often came back during the holidays and knew Daye Village as well as their own home.
But Yue Qingqing felt somewhat unfamiliar with it.
With changes day by day, not only did Zhuancheng change drastically, but Daye Village had also undergone significant transformations.
Many families had built new houses, ranging from single-story houses to two or three stories.
As Yue Qingqing was comparing the village with her memories, Yue Xingxing suddenly pulled her along.
"Qingqing, let’s head back,"
Yue Qingqing was clueless, but Xiaohu called out.
"Isn’t that our big auntie?"
Xingxing wished she could silence Xiaohu’s mouth.
Li Banlian had already heard the voice and turned around with an eagerly warm smile on her face.
"Isn’t this Xingxing and Xiaohu? Oh, is that Qingqing with you? Truly, girls change so much when they grow up. Qingqing has become even prettier than when she was younger; she looks like a TV star."
Unable to avoid it, Yue Xingxing went over begrudgingly.
"Good to see you, auntie,"
Yue Qingqing and Yue Xiaohu also called out in greeting, while Li Banlian scrutinized Qingqing with joy glowing in her squinted eyes.
"I’ve heard that Qingqing scored first in the city this time. The Yue family really has good feng shui, always producing top scholars."
Yue Qingqing quickly offered modest replies, while Yue Xingxing bit her lip and stealthily kicked Xiaohu.
Their mother’s two sisters-in-law were the type to skin a flint, scraping flesh from a mosquito’s leg if they could; they loved taking petty advantages.
Their mother also didn’t like dealing with them on a regular basis, only having to interact on holidays and on the monthly trips back home, always leaving her mentally and physically drained afterward.
Today was supposed to be a pleasant outing with Qingqing, so why on earth did they have to run into her.
Li Banlian, as if growing fonder of Qingqing the more she looked, unexpectedly took an apple from her basket and handed it over.
"Qingqing is now a big girl. Have people been courting you?"