Mrs. Shu was flabbergasted and couldn't believe it.

  Mrs. Shu was fortunate to have given birth to two good sons. Not only did they both possess the qualifications of a demon master, but they also had good luck and chose high-quality demon beasts with excellent qualifications. Each one took eight years to build their foundation!

  In this world, strength is revered. Financial power, intellectual power, martial power, and social status are all forms of strength. And the Demon Masters are the embodiment of that strength!

  Mrs. Shu was not born with the talent of a demon master. She often regretted that if she had such a talent, maybe she could grasp her own destiny and seize her own happiness. No need to follow the arrangement of the family anymore.

  But now this feeling of regret has gone far away from her.

  Although I don't have any innate talent, both of my children do! And each of them has a top-grade spirit beast that is one in a hundred.

  This is an excellent starting point!

  Later, relying on this identity, she inherited Shu Jia Island. She sacrificed her youth and endured for thirty-eight years, it was worth it!

  At this thought, Madame Shi's emotions surged, and the water in her cup also became somewhat turbulent.

  "Madam, Chu Yun has come out." At this time, a servant reported.

  "It must have failed, no face to stay. Just a mediocre Fire Fox, don't bother with him." Madam Shu was extremely calm, her tone gentle and leisurely.

  If it were before, Chu Yun still had some sense of threat in her heart. However, since learning about Shu Da and Shu Er's situation, Madame Shu has eliminated Chu Yun from her mind.

  No longer take it seriously.

  Shu Da and Shu Er's strength is plain for all to see. How can a mid-grade fire fox possibly win?

  Chu Yun, it's already not worth worrying about.

  She didn't know that Shu Da and Shu Er were still staying in the earth altar. They just used checking the jade slips as an excuse, and didn't dare to come back and face her.

  After a while, Shu Da and Shu Er finally dragged themselves back onto the carriage.

  Mrs. Shu blew gently on the steaming hot tea, and then sighed slightly unsatisfactorily: "Alas, this Haiyu tea is good, but it needs to be boiled for three hours in a row to dissolve the Haiyu tea moss. It can't be drunk hastily, but the fragrance of this tea is too enticing."

  Having said that, she smiled gently at the two brothers: "Now, Mother also wants to hear, who got first and who got second."

  Shu Da and Shu Er looked at each other in dismay. Shu Er forced a smile and said, "Mother, I got second place."

  "Haha, you're all good kids. So it seems that Shu Da got the first place, and indeed, being a brother is quite capable." Madam Shu was extremely delighted.

  Shu felt uncomfortable in his heart and knew that the results of the assessment would eventually be known to others. One cut on the head, one cut on the tail, it's better to just get it over with quickly.

  "Mother, I got third place." He said with a forced tone.

  "Really got third place?" Mrs. Shu's face suddenly changed, her gentle tone suddenly rose, becoming sharp and piercing.

  "Girl, this can't be blamed on us. Chu Yun's little fox is a mutant..." Shu Er immediately shifted the blame and explained the details.

  Mrs. Shu was stunned, her eyes wide with amazement. Before Shu Er could finish speaking, she had already exclaimed: "How is that possible? A mutated mid-grade demon beast, how can it defeat the Sea Exploding Crocodile and the Green Toothed Snake?! This defies logic!"

  "Mother, the variant beast is precisely something that cannot be inferred through common logic." Shu Daxian learned and sold it at the same time, repeating Chu Yun's words verbatim.

  Shu Er added another sentence: "Our teacher who taught us back then also said so."

  "I don't believe it!" Madame Shu's face turned cold and stern, she suddenly stood up. The carriage was spacious, she straightened her back without hitting her head. However, she forgot that she still had a cup of fine Haiyu tea in her hand.

  Scalding hot tea water splashed down. Instantly, the three people inside the car jumped in pain, and the scene was thrown into chaos.

  Back in Xianyan Fishing Village, the monthly market had already dispersed.

  The Tianbao store has closed down. A group of villagers are standing at the entrance, carrying sacks of goods and sighing in disappointment.

  "What's going on with Tianbao Shopping Mall? Why is it closed?"

  "The price of his family's house is fair in the whole fishing village."

  "Yes, if I had known earlier, I should have sold all the goods in my hands a few days ago!"

  ……

  Chu Yun hid in the crowd, listening quietly for a while, and became even more convinced that Tian Bao's shop was not simple. It had a significant influence among the villagers and was widely praised. Behind their backs, they killed people and stole money without leaving any evidence. Once the truth came to light, they immediately fled far away. They were able to let go and abandon, making decisive decisions.

  In his past life's memories, the Tian Bao shop wasn't outstanding and didn't leave a deep impression. Unexpectedly, after rebirth, he discovered the true face of this shop.

  The other party fled hastily, but Chu Yun's heart still had a lingering knot. His intuition told him that this matter was far from over.

  With a heart full of news, he came to Lao Hongqiang's salt shop again. He wanted to tell him the good news that he had won first place. But it was all in vain. The apprentices in the store told him that after the monthly gathering, Lao Hongqiang went back to the salt field to preside over it and would not come to the salt shop for several days.

  Chu Yun touched the remaining 6 pieces of Di Sha stone coins in his pocket, first went to the wine shop to buy a pot of wine, and then got some fragrant dishes. He spent all his money, leaving him with empty sleeves, before carrying the wine and dishes to the salt drying field.

  In the northern part of Xianyan Fishing Village, there are large salt flats. The sea salt dried in the sun is mostly sold domestically, with a small portion being sold abroad.

  Lao Hongqiang's salt farm is the largest one in the fishing village, covering an area of over 50 mu. Next to the salt farm is a simple villa, which is Lao Hongqiang's home.

  Chu Yun arrived at the manor and unexpectedly found that, in addition to Old Red Gun, there were also Old Fish King and Qiao Old Monkey. These three people sat on three wooden stools around a small table, eating peanuts and drinking turbid wine from bowls.

  They are already in their twilight years, but they are still spirited and vigorous. Talking about everything under the sun, getting drunk with flushed faces and ears, full of passion and enthusiasm. As if at this moment, they have returned to their past passionate military life.

  There was their youth, there were their stories.

  Recalling the majestic years of the past, sighing at the present age of sixty without confusion.

  Chu Yun stood at the door and listened to them drinking and chatting, and couldn't help but feel a wave of emotion. The three old men in front of him were almost equivalent to his grandfathers.

  He was raised by Shu Tianhao since he was a child, when Old Red Gun, Qiao Lao Houzi and Old Fish Wang were all centurions of Shujia Island. Almost watching Chu Yun grow up, there is a kind of closeness in his bones. The three old men are alone, treating Chu Yun as their own grandson.

  Chu Yun didn't rashly rush in, but instead quietly listened.

  Three old men talked about the difficulties in the salt fields, and how the sea had died patch by patch. They also discussed current events, saying that this sea area was so turbulent with pirates being so cruel and impossible to exterminate. And then they hoped that Master Shu Tianhao could get out of his low valley and show off his heroic spirit again.

  Of course, the one who spoke the most was still Chu Yun.

  "Chu Yun that little guy, chose a Fire Fox egg, and I don't know how this assessment will turn out?" Old Fish King sighed, his face worried.

  "Xiao Yun's luck is really bad. Three demon beast eggs, Hai Bao E, Green Tooth Snake, and Huo Hu, just... sigh!" Old Qiao Lang was not optimistic about the assessment results, and let out a deep sigh.

  Lao Hong Gun raised his wine bowl and sighed, "That kid is just like his old man, always wanting to take on everything himself. What I'm worried about now is whether the last time in the forest when the demon beast was crossing its tribulation affected the incubation of that demon beast egg or not?"

  After saying that, he raised his head and took a big gulp from the bowl, but it was empty.

  Lao Hongqiang was taken aback: "No more wine?"

  Qiao old monkey also smiled wryly beside the wine jar: "Really no more wine."

  Old Fish King smacked his lips, clearly not satisfied, suddenly wrinkled his nose and exclaimed: "How is it so fragrant? Such a strong wine aroma!"

  The aroma of wine attracted him, and when he turned his head, Lao Yu Wang saw Chu Yun standing at the door. The young man was holding a large red wine gourd in his hand, deliberately pulling out the cork. The wind blowing through the hall carried the fragrance of wine, rushing straight to his nose.

  The old fisherman immediately scolded with a smile: "You stinky little brat, you're so mischievous! You deliberately try to bully me, an old man, and want to see me make a fool of myself?"

  The other two old men followed with loud laughter.

  "What can I do!" Chu Yun grinned, waving the things in his hand, "The kid specially bought some wine and dishes to pay respects to the three grandfathers. Without your help, how could I have hatched the demon beast egg and obtained first place in the assessment?"

  The three old men heard this and were taken aback.

  Lao Hongqiang was the first to react, excitedly saying: "First place? Little guy, you got first place?"

  "Is there still fake?" Chu Yun raised his eyebrows and said affirmatively.

  "Haha, this little guy has a set!" Old Monkey Jiang pointed his thumb at Chu Yun and burst out laughing.

  Lao Hongqiang and Lao Yuwang stared at each other, both seeing the surprise mixed with doubt in each other's eyes. Chu Yun's Huo Huan Dan, they knew about it. Could they actually defeat Hai Bao E and Lv Ya She?

  Unbelievable!

  "Let's eat and talk." Chu Yun smiled and squeezed onto the table, pouring wine and dishes while telling the details.

  Of course, Tian Hu's identity was intentionally concealed by him. This is not that he deliberately deceived the three old men, but it is really a matter of great importance. If it is exposed in the future, the three old men will definitely understand and will not blame him.

  "Variant Fox?" Old Red Gun listened to the explanation and looked at Hu Tian's snow-white Sky Fox under his feet, and immediately believed it.

  "Good luck, little guy! A Fire Fox, and it's mutated to this extent. Breaking through the shell foundation, you've got eight years of cultivation in an instant. Freak, freak!" Old Fish King exclaimed.

  Qiao Old Monkey was delighted, but furrowed his brow: "However, the lifespan of mutated demonic beasts is short, and their cultivation is also restricted. Xiao Yun, don't blame old man for pouring cold water on you. You must quickly switch to another demonic beast."

  The warm atmosphere suddenly cooled down.

  "Grandpa Qiao can rest assured, I understand this point!" Chu Yun naturally had her own plan and pretended to be serious.

  "That's great! Haha!" Old Monkey Joe burst out laughing, patting Chu Yun's shoulder, genuinely happy for him. "Good luck, kid! With this mutated fire fox, you'll be the champion. When the time comes, going to Tian Ge Academy will be a better path than staying on Shu Family Island."

  "I think so too." Chu Yun nodded and said.

  "Alright, kid's got a plan."

  "Go for it!"

  The three old men couldn't help but be delighted, each with a smile on their face. Their original worries turned into joy. At this moment, they clinked glasses and the atmosphere was warm and lively.

  "By the way, there's something I need to tell you three uncles." During the meal, Chu Yun told the three uncles about Tian Bao's plan to kill people and steal treasures.

  "What?! Such a thing actually exists!" The three elders' faces changed instantly, revealing shocked and solemn expressions.

  It seems that the situation is more serious and complicated than he had imagined. He hastily asked, "Is there any hidden story or inside information?"