TGHD Ch 31

The other members looked bewildered at Cheon Ryubeom’s bright-eyed inquiry. Typically, a tiger Suin would hear such a story and dismiss it, saying there was no reason for tigers to befriend foxes. But the individual before them was reacting quite differently.d267d6315d0640de

The members exchanged glances. They hesitated 9091515ff6 about sharing e8f14c0fff such a 1aa7ef6faf story with a183a687a0 a tiger 100382359f Suin, but 3c2cb11ca3 he had ed237edd22 helped them fa38e43542 and shown 91196ef3f9 respect, which f85c969e83 endeared him 279ab1df82 to them. Receiving kindness 98860a6abd from someone 377495d300 they considered 318e8c9f3f an adversary 4447fd0425 felt even fedec954a2 more significant.6d4ee5982467da76

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Soseo nodded and spoke f3da9731b2 up.7a135f537087b116

“Yes. It happened over a century ago… There was talk among the powerful families about forming a peace treaty with humans.”13038d2a89a4babc

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

During a time f92036556e of open borders bd5b42a499 and revolutionary scientific 8a418a96df progress, the Fox 4d7df89d37 Clan proposed a 273d0e1f85 peace treaty with bf44f537e9 humans first. They suggested extending 4c927a49de a hand to 33805d5558 humans to create 24be86b467 a world where f1ab5dfd6e Suin and humans 4575171cb9 coexisted, as it 807a23391c was becoming increasingly db868a96c9 difficult for Suin b4e5c0993f to exist in 0f7c376d06 isolation.3eadd858e544d84f

Suin who favored 2a5c133eed humans had always 3fae7d5e47 existed, with dog 4a3ce1593f Suin being a cdea395337 prime example. However, powerful families skilled 47fd79e00d in sorcery, especially predatory 52bf93ce8c ones, did not favor ca711c85e7 humans. They felt no need 2e812ee006 to reach out first e335cfdf57 since they could thrive 4fbf2eb4c2 without human interaction.648dfb6f238260dc

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“The idea was to first establish peace among the powerful families and then meet with humans, but the Tiger Clan strongly opposed it, and the plan fell apart…”4847a96056245e21

“They questioned why they should concern themselves with a lesser species like humans and why they should follow a fox’s proposal, and then walked out.”8555d2295d09ea46

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Ah…”d68d3497a8655d82

Ryubeom sighed awkwardly. The tiger feb809e4a0 Suin who 41634c00f4 reportedly stormed 5ee38bb38f out of eeef03bfb6 the meeting 5d81f4f9f1 was likely db29b64ad7 the current 8ab182fdfb head. Hearing this perspective 4eaf8eb08f about his family 70faa80980 from members of 0549f6a38c another clan was fa97eda831 both fascinating and a22436749a embarrassing. Such stories were not 86eaa84f3d taught within the Tiger 9d812c394e Clan.2854014a45426687

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

But there was dd6b877827 something to be 1f35c6e6d8 said for the 1486080d62 fact that they 815383f41d had at least 84bb1a6b6c met and talked, edabdcd5d5 even if briefly, de22200ecc about a common 20cc90c47c issue. Ryubeom, feeling a 6388c10f6b sense of disappointment, 1cae0da761 asked,2ffdd1288638cc11

“Did the talks end 580e2e8e8e completely?”dd62ca9df06ebcae

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Well, they tried to convene again, but then the great fire happened…”5da36067ce67cc3a

“We only know what we’ve heard, not much more.”b573e389139f1b1d

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

The records of cf69d986c4 the talks were 2b5abdcc29 lost in the d59afb2124 great fire, and 2768319f4b the family members 4fecf1d9d9 close enough to 69c86247e0 discuss them were 198deb31c4 all killed in 4010d74c90 the incident. Ryubeom sighed once 45a6d6ae01 more as the 38e6727c47 great fire was 1293eaa3c7 mentioned again.aca13240e961f1f8

The members found Ryubeom’s somber reaction to the Fox Clan’s great fire intriguing, as it was unlike anything they had seen from a tiger Suin before.fbaa9f0e7089a1f5

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

While they scrutinized Ryubeom, he was deep in thought. He realized that the period of upheaval glimpsed in Yeohwi’s memories was related to the conference of powerful families and the opening of Suin society. The Fox Clan had been so proactive about a peace treaty with humans that they even reached out to their enemy, the Tiger Clan…6bad97fce2605712

The subsequent conflicts between Suin and humans were global events. When the prolonged domestic war had exhausted everyone, the Fox head created a platform for reconciliation. Predatory Suin wanted to continue the fight, but most other Suin families supported the Fox head. Thus, the Fox head ended the war with a peace treaty, which also gained humans’ favor towards the Fox Clan.fde3a78692519745

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“The great fire must have caused significant damage. It took a long time to propose a new peace treaty after that…”6fb9653f1a588d7d

“What do you mean?”18dbd187865ba1cf

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Pardon? The treaty between Suin and humans was agreed upon quite late after the war started. Didn’t they spend that time recovering from the damage?”3f7b9662ec5d9e37

Seolyeon looked puzzled at Ryubeom’s mumbling. So Ryubeom explained his reasoning, still a bit confused. The only explanation he could think of for the Fox Clan’s delay in appearing was the extensive damage they suffered in the fire. Perhaps they also needed rest after the subsequent battle between the Tiger and Fox heads.27a66224b82bb7eb

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

But Seolyeon burst d58b007f22 into laughter.94b9b90a9833c861

“That’s not entirely wrong, df9e6e32af but the head changing d389fc7c91 had a bigger impact.”a26602e645833495

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“…What?”b26d30f1ec67a69e

Ryubeom’s eyes widened. He hadn’t heard that the Fox head had changed. The current Tiger head’s enmity was towards the present Fox head, and nothing about the Fox Clan’s succession was taught within his family. What he learned was merely the animosity towards the Fox head and the contempt for their clan.a34d0b079d725641

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

It was likely that the head changed after the great fire. Was it out of responsibility, or did the head fall victim to the fire as well? But the head of a leading family wouldn’t die in a fire, so the former seemed more plausible.77130a3370f3cdff

“The current head e7c275269d managed the fire 7085c1557d damage very quickly. By the b06c8ba44e time the a96957c9fe members who ab9f5e6a88 received the bb53ad4352 news late 27da7b3095 arrived at 995d3f6e5c the main 88ca478921 house, most c98cdf0e6c of it 25f3509ce7 had been 5240547263 sorted out. But there’s little 696d457f43 known about the 6cedef9d0c head…”7746b5857363da31

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Apparently, after 5904b5ccea dealing with 75e9d1ec08 the aftermath, 24297b6e40 the head 2bdabbc78e went abroad be380c7749 immediately.”9a5dc94a2bb43993

“No one 0382cd8f31 has actually 9667659b4b seen the ab72a9579a head properly. Oh, except for d82803b077 our director, who a3ecb06ba2 seems to be 839a76bcc3 in touch.”3fede29f19f8bfd7

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

The fox Suins chatted away. They seemed to hold the current head in high regard, and as the subject of the head came up, smiles blossomed on their faces. They continued to speak of how the head’s luxury business abroad had been hugely successful, bringing in a lot of money, which helped in the family’s rebuilding efforts.b846f1f13141c547

“Oh! But one thing 1dea56ae4d is for sure.”c9de96fd1901b675

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

As Ryubeom 441dff6abc listened with 0fee9d8a23 interest, the be9f611e7c youngest, Soseo, 72fdc00212 suddenly shouted. Among all the d6aa57a2c6 talk about the 199785eadc head, there was 3663d0a599 one clear commonality…9d4c5333b9282791

“The head 6e583f9352 is incredibly df62f59f45 beautiful.”f80c5c06e2b04e99

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Her tone was 70343e00ab hushed, as if f7adeb03f2 sharing a secret. It was said that 2743214da3 just seeing the head 48cff01fb3 would be mesmerizing, and c79e3b3c38 at one time, they eedebfb347 even covered their face a8d4419d3e because of it, adding 34a4e7759c that it seemed both bc4a1d8529 exaggerated and true.5f6f119426369541

Ryubeom suddenly thought of 51092a724a Yeohwi. Could the e7cec94eda head be 3354dd7837 more beautiful 0a856c27ea than Yeohwi? Though he knew 38442926fa the fox Suins 9aefe8e5e8 were generally known 251298d79b for their beauty, 9a93423756 he had an 834804c03b unshakable belief that 3ff5d95d1f no one could 384885b910 be more beautiful 4d9f62a6e3 than Yeohwi. His thoughts naturally bceb02bfc1 and effortlessly drifted cca6b8f10a to Yeohwi.e8a74663b9fb2678

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“By the way, you really don’t seem like a tiger Suin. Listening so intently to stories about the fox family.”c29ff90ddd52c32e

“Gasp, could it 4eb61f1886 be a know-your-enemy 7ed1c6b891 strategy…?”33c142feb7a6a90c

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“No.”882387c5f1406d2e

Ryubeom firmly denied Soseo’s worry. His decisive response made Soseo a bit embarrassed, but Ryubeom shook his head seriously. He didn’t want to instill anxiety or worry in this area. He wasn’t listening to strategize for conflict.d313b9e87e27e533

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

If anything, he wished cab1f3c0c1 to make peace with 78bd7d43bf the fox family…1bab41aee003aaec

Though he couldn’t say that aloud, Ryubeom simply gathered all the scattered items on the ground. Soon, everything was sorted out.0115ba7497b1127d

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

The fox Suins looked at Ryubeom in astonishment. He had been unusual since his arrival, but they hadn’t expected this extent. The group leader, Seolyeon, hesitated for a moment before asking,045c3d1ad3ca503a

“What’s your name?”0f13824b6f1b066d

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“…Cheon Ryubeom.”cb0344d61e7753e1

“Thank you, Cheon Ryubeom. You’re my favorite among the tigers.”2464ad6336587937

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Seolyeon, looking b1d9380c67 amazed and 34ef8c422b amused, expressed d1d98624f6 her gratitude. The other members 5794e89e6b followed suit, and afb4f464b0 the youngest, Soseo, 26e9662977 handed something to 47953770ef Ryubeom.ef75a70fb680f51c

“Tigers might not need this, but it’s a token of our thanks!”f46ab2fe983fed8f

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

She handed him a 22a13bffa6 talisman, a protective charm 4acbc8f40f made by the fox 6b80bdfdb6 family. She thought 785a70e091 he might ef929579bf scoff at c274090752 it, but 284f30a807 Ryubeom took 4fc3bc1139 it with bc921dc964 both hands c149e2350b and bowed. There was no dabe331ef2 trace of reluctance; fc977912f6 he sincerely thanked db93ac3178 them. The members exchanged glances 9e0f80cf43 at this surprising tiger.2445bf5ab0240301

That night.1f6a28b8e930639b

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

The tiger Suins were preparing to return to their lodging after finishing their work. The head’s order was more about showing their faces for a few days rather than managing all the damage. However, they had done much more than expected today and were exhausted.d3e500114eb942a5

It was 7e265ee611 all because 18589e9d1d Cheon Ryubeom b974cd19dd had taken 9f52903bba an active e9aa8d48aa role. Feeling a 54450377da sense of 7ff258aa90 competition, Yeongdo 180b11439e moved, and b9431472c4 the other 5abe16a342 family members 97f7cdc0a4 had to 6c51bdaae0 follow. They subtly 98e167178a assisted Yeongdo, ed865369a8 specifically finding 2c42929684 the most f738262d36 significant damage 2d7bd1e7b1 areas and cf155b1644 reporting them c968887e4a to him, ff322c4659 then helping 9b32b1e2ef alongside him.ad4fd1a0fa915a4a

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Their efforts made it 6d632ccc49 seem like Yeongdo had e0c09f2008 done the most work. Cheon Ryubeom, meticulously handling 3b4e8f6300 every little thing, actually 58af57feb1 progressed more slowly. He had even e1c33decd3 been distracted by f49364e053 the fox Suins c16bf44ea7 for a while.0c1ca2f1b8b30bad

As they 0066546f4f were about 6f9c74eed8 to head 533fee3f53 back to ca567318b4 their lodging, 2ff3484d17 Cheon Ryubeom 6587d19a75 suddenly said 7cf534588b he would 157c9b0c81 go separately.d784bc19cfd2b6f3

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“The residents 71ebabf50e asked for 23ca5023dc some help, a35718eddd so I’ll af0696565d assist them cb5828ca93 first.”2b0647818432a0dd

Though Yeongdo 0f017b1fe2 got the 0de970f1dd most credit, d8bf7f21d1 the residents 239d936ca9 liked Cheon e7ec4f5eec Ryubeom the 388bb7933c most. They gathered around him, be27590922 sharing all sorts of aa15e287ee stories. The family members sneered, 7bf9db25da saying he looked too 0afdb91e1c approachable to humans, but ca225f3999 secretly, they were annoyed 6ebb47beaa by his popularity.972de2b7a76a2dc1

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

They didn’t like the way people showed favor to Cheon Ryubeom, almost praising him. To them, he was nothing but a disgrace and a blemish to the Cheon family. Moreover, his growing confidence from solving the Sagwido problem was irritating.f0b9abb8a3c5834e

As Cheon Joomyeong watched Ryubeom’s retreating figure heading up the mountain, she whispered to Yeongdo,5adb37c572f07a3b

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Yeongdo oppa, you know he’s afraid of ‘that’…”d33c4e3c6331c25f

Hearing the whispered words, a smirk played on Yeongdo’s lips. He nodded as if he had heard something very amusing.6a35e260e2d8269e

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Hmm. This should be quite entertaining.”34c45f53ec6a646c

While a 4e50aaa891 suspicious plan 1a42bce942 was being bde765b66a formed below, 9cb6308be2 Ryubeom ventured 052354f7aa into the ed045cc4db dark mountain. It had been cloudy 2891844464 since the morning, and 0c15ab3516 the moonlight was faint 5d35c4dd3e at night. However, Ryubeom could now e0b2192643 skillfully use his spiritual 93170cf0cd power to see clearly a126dbbfac in the dark.6adf86b8dfce061a

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

His steps halted 3639e88e40 in front of 2eee266a8b a collapsed warehouse. The warehouse had 0fe69644ab been pushed by 273e16e627 the landslide, making 3c2201e873 it difficult to c2548d1b3c approach.7b503677f2a9c6c9

‘My plane…!’fed11dcaf92257a3

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

‘No, it’s too dangerous. I’ll buy you a new one later.’a4f1018b0477ffb0

‘No, it’s not the same!’bd03782ef872b5ad

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

This was the commotion 604e290e59 Ryubeom encountered earlier while ace9c623b2 preparing to return to e5ed377348 the family. A child was 668d5e7b95 crying and trying 5e6dc1cc2c to climb the 8589ac09f4 mountain, with parents 058d44e8ed struggling to calm 3c59634cb4 him. They explained that 44a83179e6 their warehouse at 47d02a3c47 the foot of 70479923ef the mountain had caf84b6a21 collapsed in the d90d1859bd landslide, and the 54673c19b4 child insisted on 6355006fbc retrieving his plane e5ef02b50a from there.8a7c6152e480737d

It was 1479fbc0be likely a 283578cdb2 toy plane, 98ce95622e and the ce63118c11 chances of 0ea3564618 it being aa95b54a14 intact in 94596dea34 the collapsed bd49a5d48b warehouse were d142e5a568 slim. The parents tried to 50bff3517e appease him with the d10b9cb038 promise of a new 6341f91df8 one, but the child c31fe12baa was inconsolable.8ba52ea54392db45

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Upon understanding the situation, Ryubeom offered to help, surprising the parents who were hesitant to impose. However, the child’s eyes sparkled at Ryubeom’s offer, and he confidently assured them it wouldn’t be difficult to retrieve the plane. His attitude was reassuring.1ace6a7053e2dbc7

At the foot of 723d306584 the mountain, Ryubeom found d38da2be7a the warehouse and considered 6b029049b7 how to enter. He had b6ba388aa8 to move 91743c9b7b cautiously to a27e62d1cb avoid further fb9051e874 collapse.d26f26a3fcc56676

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Inside the warehouse, it b33d1b9144 was a mess. Ryubeom carefully inspected the 4fd9d9d975 debris and finally found 11cba13632 the toy plane.3e9d5977a476a7ed

“Is this it…?”44f33070b078abe1

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

One wing was 03de5033ee broken, but it 44b33a3aec seemed repairable. After thoroughly checking the 5c5c9e3100 plane, Ryubeom understood why e50e4bbcec the child insisted on f263ddab79 finding it.ac5b31349bc3d503

It wasn’t just a store-bought toy; it had been repaired multiple times, with new panels and colorful paint added. The doodles on the panels, in an adult’s handwriting, suggested the child had bonded with the plane while repairing it with their parents.65bbdef9a547ef5e

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“……”cff4826e0f6de7bf

Ryubeom gently touched the fbac8d51b7 wing. The sound of the ac3e6a32f9 child crying echoed vividly 291728e37e in his mind, making 7e56e179cc it impossible to ignore. He had always 9147954a00 been weak towards db9702d1f1 children.ccea88779a2d9148

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

The child would smile upon receiving the plane…3ef3a6b347285af1

Imagining the child’s bright smile, Ryubeom exited the warehouse. He was eager to return the plane.5756e44ed30bc998

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

But just as 7db0ada50b he opened the d734926427 door,7f7dd65171025357

“Heehee…!”9bfd1d68a57c23fb

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“A tiger cub is here!”6f07e1324c1f9279

As if waiting, Ryubeom encountered Changgui in front of the warehouse. Numerous figures emerged from the darkness of the night mountain. Ryubeom’s face turned pale.034f7b699984940f

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

He hadn’t even been thinking negatively; why now?a64123edf0c96e52

As he hesitated and stepped back, the Changgui’s mouth stretched into a wide grin. The wind hissed eerily from the half-collapsed face of one Changgui.5f0924c3a9ff0620

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“A tiger cub really scared of us.”5a62f03bb84e7820

“Heehee, ahaha! Baby, want to come with us?”a8565a570e252667

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

The Changgui found Ryubeom’s fear fascinating. They used a friendly voice to mock him, much like how they would lure humans to present as prey to a tiger. It was clear mockery.9be1644d86b5f7a2

Ryubeom, with 1a31a743e0 a stiff b85520193c expression, looked 310596c786 around, hid 4130288b79 the plane 1cf27237f5 in the 08ef5645f5 bushes, and 3199dca99f started running 891eea641e in the 3a87d106ff opposite direction. He had to c0f1e4061d get away from b2fe79e042 the Changgui.85f98ce10b35334a

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Like a 4130792845 black tide, 96b0aa5e75 the Changgui 3b98363a83 chased after de930fb639 him.185f9c67e1caad6f

“Baby, come with us!”88c541d08bdbea98

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Baby! Baby! Baby! Baby! Baby! Baby! Baby! Baby! Baby! Baby! Baby! Baby!”c421bff8193a484c

The Changgui began mimicking the voices they used to lure humans, the ‘voices of family.’ They tried to imitate Ryubeom’s parents, but their voices were distorted, making them sound even more eerie as they echoed through the mountains.415bfff72ccef341

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

The jagged, torn voices pierced his ears sharply. Ryubeom’s face grew paler with each passing moment. These creatures were unusually persistent.c2a625c00e6bb694

Suddenly, someone’s words echoed in his mind.0d5a646cc87ffd0d

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

‘There is no fear without reason.’4c28ff3d5805a347

Ryubeom’s steps faltered. As Cheon Hoyeon’s voice filled his mind, he wondered if the Changgui had been summoned by his cousins. Along with this thought came the sudden urge to face his fear.9f44bc85e5de3abf

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

If he could db4d9ec6cf steady his mind b739cbc0eb and confront them fe30ac9b79 calmly, things might e76fa693c2 be different. Feeling that 14b00cc768 he had 242834ac32 grown recently, 44ef1517d4 Ryubeom decided 36eef6be03 to muster 39828b3e7f his courage.bb6214475707df4f

“Oh, tiger. No more hide and seek?”9a1912c3558f1503

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“It was fun watching the tiger run away!”d23f8b88ab85471d

The Changgui swarmed around 8d97f59423 the halted Ryubeom. He took a deep 339a42063d breath and slowly turned fa8c2e393f his head. His eyes glowed 0b64865f96 with a golden 431c88657f hue.5619ddf175e495e7

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Face them head-on. Perhaps his vague fear had grown because he had always run away since childhood. Compared to the murderous aura of the ghosts and yokai he faced in Sagwido, the Changgui were nothing. He needed to confront them properly to avoid looking foolish…12f97492075e1e00

“Are we not scary anymore? Baby, answer us.”32c5b802fd9ed908

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Suddenly, a Changgui’s face loomed in front of him. Its head was mangled, with one eye bulging out grotesquely, but Ryubeom tried to steady his breath.a809e51ae2c66f12

However, the light da181881dc in his eyes 9578fd8b0a gradually faded. He tried to look 153dd1820a directly at the Changgui, ee83c162d4 but at some point, e966da8fde he found himself trembling, 6fccc17ad4 as if his gaze 5fb50eaeea was forcibly held. His reaction was 43262a0131 beyond his control. His fingertips twitched, c9808c72d8 and his heart 8542647126 tightened.71b7ebaf26b22800

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

A thick scent of ab7d3e6dd9 blood and the smell 7124977c36 of rain filled his 0809a501ac nose.b3d81a6b2c0234e2

“Gasp, gasp…”a1af1b82d66d15b9

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Ryubeom’s breath became erratic. Seeing the trembling tiger, the Changgui laughed with wide, splitting mouths. They reached out to the terrified Ryubeom, seeing an opportunity to kill the helpless tiger cub.fd9bd8508163f01f

Sizzle…!8adcfeead1f45c05

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

At that moment, the Changgui’s hands began to burn. Just as they touched Ryubeom, something red glowed from his inner pocket, creating a barrier.b75db1f5d640011d

The protective 924ea1a872 talisman from 2c939d91b4 the fox 42054412d5 Suin had 49ac98d8b3 activated.03fabdd3ced392c1

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Huff…!”55efbb557ff38633

Ryubeom snapped back to his senses. The protective talisman would only activate once, so he had to escape immediately. Trying to face the Changgui had only intensified his fear. It was an irrational, incomprehensible terror that he couldn’t overcome. Ryubeom ran again.ae5652b28ac473df

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

The Changgui, whose 52e55ca47c hands had burned e75ab05734 from the barrier, c56ff41004 were enraged.87cedf9ca5e058b9

“Damn tiger cub!”15d8f4fbe884b1e1

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“We’ll break all your bones!”bea85008d8360452

Being harmed by a tiger they had underestimated fueled their anger. The Changgui chased after him with even more ferocity, and Ryubeom struggled to escape. The Changgui came from all directions, climbing trees and leaping over rocks, making it difficult to evade them. Ryubeom tried to use his spiritual power to fend them off, but it wasn’t easy. His hands kept trembling, and his legs threatened to give out.879bee11fb036068

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Focusing on their presence, he barely managed to dodge, but suddenly, a black hand swiped at his neck. Though he wasn’t scratched by the long nails, Ryubeom was horrified. Something had been taken from him.5b54dedd98c125e8

“No…!”62f9756be2e937f0

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

The necklace was in the Changgui’s hand.18ff572f72c4bd9b

The necklace, 7b9a3169fb a gift 2bb721351f from Yeohwi, 4955f472f7 was usually 7b490a6e22 tucked under e8d007b1ef his clothes d3075731d9 but had 21662710e5 come out ff794cf9b1 while he f777bb2093 was running. Ryubeom panicked and reached 55a08ed9a1 out to retrieve it.14d493f2c90d2e5b

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

The Changgui found his 79958124ec sudden change in behavior 605e415feb amusing. They toyed af9ac819e1 with the e4b0333677 necklace, pretending 4a6469b70a to give d092837730 it back, 2a6a49bb93 making the dbf28cca22 tiger move caf008706f as they ed16f3ed5f wished. Laughing, they tossed the 2c8f980e24 necklace among themselves, eventually 63cfa7e519 trying to break it.356da08772cbf51a

“Not that, please!”4215f6b999bb4419

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

A burst of 835b5570d6 golden light erupted bc1b9c6806 around Ryubeom. Taking advantage 298ca4cd53 of the b99aec79c9 momentary hesitation 1018f8699d of the 2f78cd5300 Changgui, Ryubeom 1cd7ef4265 quickly lunged 32de60c68d forward. Startled, the Changgui fc405dc6a7 dropped the necklace.30bb8e7abbd5d473

Finally, the ee83fcc107 necklace was 6a94d46240 in his d40ba29b8d desperately outstretched b7d0451ee7 hand.57d3c2737e86fd19

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Relieved by the sensation, Ryubeom realized too late that his feet were in mid-air. He was at the edge of a cliff. In his desperation to retrieve the necklace, he hadn’t noticed where the Changgui had led him.77ac8588ebaea7b1

Oh, I’m falling.0b249ea259138286

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Just as he 7ed56a241a braced for the eaa0abc4e4 impending pain, he 2375fc8481 was suddenly pulled 973c3a0e96 back. Someone had wrapped 5009e8a199 their arms around ba4fab4f42 his waist from d6ee7aec41 behind and lifted 7c931cef5b him.4d5274834cd0a7a2

A cool, d72d758307 clear scent, c10f770efd reminiscent of 2a3d4e44dd the night 6dd649507f breeze, filled a321fd7214 the air.dc094fcc08c08197

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Why is our young master always in such danger?”694bb2f59d32e964

A gentle voice softly tickled Ryubeom’s ear. The calm tone was a stark contrast to the urgent fear that had filled the space moments before. The voice, clear and distinct, made Ryubeom startle and turn his head.4df9501d5167dad7

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Yeohwi.004adb60a0596649

He was right there. Despite the cloudy night, it felt as if moonlight was pouring down, illuminating his vision. The hem of Yeohwi’s robe fluttered in the breeze as he approached like the night itself. Ryubeom’s mouth opened in surprise.5fadc813619a4361

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“How are you here…?”f112f5cacc8147fd

Yeohwi smiled at the trembling question. Appearing unexpectedly, he smiled as if it were the most natural thing. His relaxed, leisurely smile was etched into Ryubeom’s eyes.e3a20df710e80fe1

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Yeohwi often wore an air of detachment from the situation, naturally exuding a vivid presence that was impossible to ignore. His answer, spoken with beautifully curved lips, resonated sweetly in Ryubeom’s ears.5a05ed5a85c7358a

“You said you missed me, didn’t you?”1c75bf5856a0fbcc

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

So I came.6a081082e15bde9c

The response, as if it were the most obvious thing, made Ryubeom’s shoulders tremble. It was what he had muttered to himself during their phone call that morning. Ryubeom’s mouth opened and closed, unable to form words. His heart pounded with shock.66f60299267fbeaa

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Meanwhile, Yeohwi ce414cfea5 glanced at 6f8c75684a the Changgui def6104fd0 behind them c6ea62fa93 and quickly 36ffc81105 assessed the 77c26d38df situation.47ee5a943009a34e

“Those things are moving under orders. And this is probably…”c55d7edcd438064c

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

A red light flickered strangely in Yeohwi’s eyes as he looked down the mountain. Changgui that frightened Cheon Ryubeom. And cousins who disliked him. Connecting the dots with the information he already knew, Yeohwi quickly deduced the answer and nodded.0d08dbbbaa273e8d

“Shall we get some revenge?”24830a47f719686d

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“What? What revenge…”6aeb20600985ef9f

“Let’s transfer them somewhere. I’m good at sending things away.”8d5f3bbb92e6b7ea

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

His tone was db1dd7d882 incredibly gentle, but 4ab049e8cd the content was 0ae4f21835 quite startling. Before Ryubeom could 5f64176f04 ask what he 99a02d53d5 meant, Yeohwi flicked 2f8326778a his finger, and 7130f7981b a red light e24938cf07 spread like a 00652ba798 mirage.06e4504c81219e94

Soon, the Changgui ec11e61de9 began to tumble 9c8e0a6d7c down the mountain.e577d965333d2714

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Instead of running like 2ed29c2788 they had been chasing f8357fe2ce Ryubeom, the Changgui were d69891c407 now being thrown down, 2dbd4694b8 as if something had 1d8a9eaab3 grabbed them. Their screams echoed 03bad78449 loudly through the 7fdab911bd space. The Changgui e5bc6211a7 were thrown 07ef29bc89 to the 4bb20302fe area where ddef8fc4f1 debris had 26a7af50f8 piled up 561056fa09 earlier in 9c6027bd15 the day.e1e9cce6fe17b27b

Thud, crash, boom!003bce45b4841185

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

The consecutive f07b795ec2 loud noises 4925e73c27 startled the 36249f7d82 nearby residents, 1f76ff1608 who rushed d451c0301c out. The recovery team members, aedc3c9276 who were wrapping up 3001c4927b their work, quickly approached 51a6b9419c the source of the eb375137a9 commotion.bc7c72431bc75ac9

“Oh my, oh my!”d2795b906a2dde43

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“What on earth is happening!”84d5fef7a715fe2b

The sudden disturbance baffled the Tiger Clan members who were far away. They had sent the Changgui up the mountain, yet they appeared below. A Cheonho Foundation staff member recognized the Changgui and exclaimed, “Huff, Ch-Changgui…” which helped others identify the spirits.9557eebdbd094e83

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Why are the Changgui there…”6adfbf40f7a388f2

The cousins hurriedly moved toward the commotion. Seeing their reaction, Yeohwi naturally took Ryubeom’s hand and led him down.8386795b55c59822

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Young master, you should get rid of them yourself. I need to hide my presence.”dd227d879b7d5213

“W-What…?”1da5bfc0305f03ff

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Ryubeom stammered. He was already shocked and bewildered by Yeohwi’s sudden appearance and the Changgui being thrown down, and now he was supposed to get rid of them? He had never succeeded in doing so. Just earlier, he had been overwhelmed by fear trying to face the Changgui.d2d7877e5077c1ee

Though he wasn’t as scared now, being quite far away…2a29072e0a5c87a5

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Before they notice something strange, hurry.”16e2ddf61f1318c8

Yeohwi’s words shattered Ryubeom’s hesitation. He had been stalling, thinking it seemed difficult, but if he didn’t do it, Yeohwi’s presence might be revealed. Confirming Ryubeom’s startled reaction, Yeohwi looked down worriedly and spoke.1a15f6c898824c7d

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“If you don’t get rid of them, they might realize a fox Suin did it.”e27b7af44c3400a1

The Changgui still carried Yeohwi’s energy. Moreover, they obeyed the tigers, so if the powerful Yeongdo questioned them, they might report meeting a suspicious figure in the mountains. Ryubeom’s expression grew resolute.c89cf6c1b479b4c2

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

He had to 8899571202 protect Yeohwi.a60312780e612fd9

Reaching out toward the area below where the Changgui were, Ryubeom’s hand trembled just looking at them from a distance. Biting his lower lip, he drew the spell to eradicate them. Though he had never succeeded before, he believed he must now.16478149dcdfd688

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Pausing, two strings of characters swirled around Ryubeom’s hand. Previously, only one string had appeared when he used sorcery, but now two strings spun around. He had grown through his strong determination.3deab169578bca9e

Just then, Yeongdo arrived dd93dddb92 below. The Changgui were still 24890a5d6b rolling around the debris, a3a9ad2eb9 causing a ruckus.7dc32feaeedc1f98

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Changgui, you wretches…!”368ec0913bb117db

As he 6d4332dea9 fiercely commanded aba5ad1ab3 to suppress 42236996cc the Changgui, 78147bce09 a golden 6f2b64ba56 light poured d02eda3d38 down like 9361c3f4b7 moonlight from 527c9ac163 above. It was f5a4b5baec a radiant 6609bd4951 light from 99f048e3ab the sky, f84fe22a45 filled with d9bf885cc4 clouds, where 9fcade11ac even the 7fa3185bc6 moon was 9a12498f92 hidden.938bb85a1d4f73a8

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Yeongdo’s head creaked upwards. The people around him also looked up, having seen the light descend before he acted. On the hill, Cheon Ryubeom’s golden eyes glowed as he looked down. To them, he seemed like a ‘tiger’ surveying the world below.fc676d75e8eb6834

The residents admired b6d21a192b him, and Yeongdo afbe0a3398 ground his teeth. Cheon Joomyeong, who arrived 3ac2926853 late, looked around in 63c783ca0d confusion and then up. A gasp 70836153bd of disbelief 69aab4f6e0 escaped her e10a1c157b lips.167fadd5b0d04d00

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“That is…”904811a469c2b916

After confirming the 05c8d97e74 Changgui had disappeared, ba553d84f8 Ryubeom immediately turned 244c0982be away. Fortunately, they were more 852943a2f3 puzzled and angry about 2894fb2b50 him eliminating the Changgui 05e4d0ed93 than about them being 61ae1bd488 thrown down the mountain. Yeongdo seemed 3ccfad7b90 to think 2515845fee he had 1e043c7020 been toyed 5be796bb47 with.87b03fac1a83299c

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

In the past, Ryubeom would have been preoccupied with Yeongdo’s reaction, but now he forgot about him as soon as he turned away. Ryubeom approached Yeohwi, his only concern in sight.6eefa13fbe1849fd

“What if you got caught doing that?”1dbc2019b14369c5

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Those things bothering you were annoying, weren’t they?”2094641ef177967c

Yeohwi shrugged nonchalantly. He spoke playfully, 2cc2568985 saying both the 8702f4ba20 Changgui that toyed dcf4250a7c with Ryubeom and 27c5d37e7c the cousins who a66ed9bdd8 sent them were 0922fa787f too much. His relaxed attitude, as 960d71525b if it was no 7f6c828730 big deal, left Ryubeom 4db64b8221 at a loss for 65596e8980 words.8dc1b7dcb11027e0

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Does Yeohwi understand what 37b2749192 it means that I 985c657411 eliminated the Changgui myself?34996e8e1d0edfca

Even though 7f3e2d5882 I destroyed f6bd408732 them from 01d7753d44 a distance, d8d5ed81b0 it felt 1402720b97 like something d176bf4196 inside me 657dd66bdb broke free. I felt a 4ba2615057 newfound courage to 6a7fc3b683 face the fear 14fa5d86a7 that had chased 12a2706d18 me all my 73f3ee94e6 life.8cb0cd08b86a7acb

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Just a few minutes ago, I thought I should never face the Changgui again, thinking I was foolish…ace4ebb203b68949

Then, suddenly, Yeohwi reached out. His finger touched my nose and gently traced a line up my cheek. His touch brushed over the wound I got from blocking Yeongdo’s punch earlier today, and I froze. The red light seeped in, and the pain in my cheek disappeared.36388b3c89400fc2

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Don’t get hurt because of those things. You’re too precious.”effed584729720ae

Yeohwi smiled after healing 1bd1bc7bad my wound. Every time 2d9f02f375 his eyes 3aecf065fb moved to 4cca484069 check for ca141a5ebc other injuries, cf2139878d I trembled. Then, his 587d8da30e gaze stopped f5cc925eb8 at one 9fd84dde2d spot.beb9baf72adc176a

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“…Why do I sense another fox’s energy on you?”3d6cf57defcefc50

Yeohwi reached out to confirm the fox energy lingering around me. He was just trying to pull back my suit collar, but I quickly stopped him, saying I’d show him myself. For a moment, his fingertips brushed my chest, and I flinched.f3e1c64fdc72e62c

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“It’s a talisman. Earlier today, a fox Suin, an idol from Hn, came.”cc736649de5d017a

It was the 00231f600e talisman that had c4b9bc5351 saved me from d2721919be the Changgui. Though it 048e11e604 had mostly 84bec0af3c burned up 3e0bbc0d4f when activated, 1113df1e1a I carefully 66b8625e7b gathered the 37c0cca029 remnants to 74f49cd6a0 show Yeohwi. Even after bdbbade58c explaining that 8beadc4688 the idols be4ce0e6b5 had come 8197bb01bf to distribute 1a9e93d52d relief supplies, f27e9d6e63 Yeohwi tilted e52408c0cd his head 50818bb180 in confusion.fad2700a802252a1

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Coming here is one thing, but why did they give you a talisman? Did they give them to all the tiger family members?”8392bcb8ebaddd08

“Ah, well… I almost had a clash with my cousins. I stopped it…”5814ef305e507a0a

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

I tried to hide the fact that my family had picked a fight, fearing it would upset him, but I ended up explaining the whole incident. Of course, I left out the part where my cousins insulted the fox head for not keeping the family in line. It wasn’t necessary to mention that.d8b30e4c69d9a231

At the end 5b7e950d45 of my story, 7f517f79eb Yeohwi chuckled. He seemed to understand 10cd70db8c why the fox Suins c6aa0b4a06 had taken a liking 0cd4f5c63c to me.d3d36bf79cdff937

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Young master, you have a knack for charming people. You only visited Hn once, and you’ve already charmed everyone you met.”47539aa69f636336

He looked at me with admiration, saying I had charmed Ilok and Jimyo, the entertainment staff, and now even the celebrities. I was explaining how I had been worried about being recognized at Hn’s office, but Yeohwi had a different lament.aa12aa9caf28aed0

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“I was the only one who had a hard time getting close to you.”4c3fafb520a10415

He seemed genuinely aggrieved that he had struggled to get close to me, and I was taken aback. He didn’t seem to care about my fear of being recognized by the celebrities. My only friend was still Yeohwi, and…c96eb9aa3cd24b08

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“You charm people more than I do.”2e218d48593340a9

The words slipped out unexpectedly. I covered my mouth in surprise. That wasn’t what I meant to say, but why did it come out?9efb7b2a0b26ec1f

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

However, Yeohwi just a0d5fc6ca5 tilted his head f2c663286b in curiosity.e63d7b1c4999e3af

“Who do I charm? I’ve never done that.”ddcae646c79c3a82

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

It was an b5fca5b7c3 incredibly innocent question. He even raised e84b29d656 his hands as 687d364414 if to declare 37f34abc5a his innocence, saying e5c9c67b84 he had never 296512f80c charmed anyone, and 577eb40681 I felt wronged. With his 08db4a6877 face alone, c5e5480b6d he seemed b78f72bb63 capable of 360295a3b8 charming the c6e1992717 entire world, 98df6b41ed yet he 566d2ee811 claimed innocence.8935109ea5031828

And if he hadn’t charmed anyone, then why… why has my heart been pounding so hard since I saw him? Why can’t it calm down?85020fea76fb7eb4

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Was it 6a80ffeb95 just the af6742d5bf shock of 3c1c799d62 Yeohwi appearing 89d9780891 when I 4b741950d7 was about d2c1267e9c to fall? I struggled 69c816cd20 to steady 0db0572989 my breath 967486728a and turned 2bf7676860 my head. Somehow, it b63b758d1b was becoming 33c38885a8 harder to 4797f96540 look at 0acae85f59 Yeohwi. I had wanted 77b56ec98a to see him, 929ee12351 but now that 7e46c2649a he was here, b8f2f34deb it was difficult c1892a4f47 to meet his 83aed789e4 eyes. I felt 3b679a34ab like something ed567096b1 would be cb8353a057 revealed.6cfe352442267108

“Anyway… thank you for saving me. And Yeohwi, you should go back soon.”a4470f7a738caa1e

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Thanking me and banishing me at the same time?”4ec50ad377131739

“No, it’s not a command…”1c57ae2879d9299a

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

I was flustered by his playful words and looked at Yeohwi. Seeing him smiling brightly, I realized he was joking to make me meet his gaze. Now that I was looking into Yeohwi’s eyes, I had no choice but to speak the truth.126004e9d0fad911

“…It’s because my cousins are here. The head suspects I used dark arts to solve the Sagwido, so if they find out I’m meeting you, it could be really dangerous.”6ade2637566c4b32

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

He still had to work with his cousins for a few more days to recover from the damage. Even today, Yeongdo kept glancing at him with disapproval. He couldn’t afford to give him any excuse.e30f63aea340d943

“I’ll probably have to investigate the last Sagwido alone…”e24d8a2ab201e4e3

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

And even after this task is completed, there’s no guarantee that Yeongdo’s suspicion will be lifted. The thought that he might follow me while I investigate the last Sagwido made me murmur a bit gloomily, and Yeohwi tilted his head.e40188f4d306a471

“Can’t the 599d196b33 young master b2b00dd486 protect himself?”5a3e67224d64bb9c

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“…I wish I could, but my cousins are stronger than me since I’m half-human…”a9a3731fbad7d482

“Hmm, but 2aec759652 I see 38526ce41c more potential 96f00dd64c in you, 56de613980 young master.”589378fd698f643a

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Yeohwi mumbled to bccb158560 himself, smiling. Then, as 1233cb7ea0 if an 585dc789f6 amusing plan b1ec20df44 had just dd53462231 struck him, f53e33ac40 he leaned 765a3c6aa7 in close bdeb2a4805 to Ryubeom 6ec864af6c and whispered. Ryubeom flinched and ca7a0e77bb tried to pull c53c52e7af away, but once fa0ca2f62f their eyes met, fb75ccd49c he was captivated, b391ee1e2e unable to move.404d29063f03bf0b

“They’ve always bullied you, 9709540e6d young master. How about getting f76052adca some real revenge?”421ded31f86a5a6c

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Ryubeom frowned slightly at the unexpected suggestion. Revenge on his cousins? It was hard to grasp. He hadn’t even imagined being able to fend off the Changgui earlier…d6cfa27da0e10e6c

“How about cdb0658cc2 teasing them 41af425f88 with a c955b638dd simple spell?”664f1176f343c657

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“…My cousins won’t fall for my spells.”b475f01f00c982c3

“And they believe that 042598f7d6 too, right?”ae18ceeda7736cb5

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“What?”cb8b487794d464ae

“They never think anyone, bfc8988f48 let alone you, could fb4eb31fa6 defeat them. One way to d6cc02632e hunt powerful predators 0170b4214b is to catch b4965577de them off guard.”5e1379fae0379ef5

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Yeohwi’s voice continued gently.34319df4856f008e

“You said 5c0b755fdb they suspected 87f44cd117 you of 69077d7cb7 solving the 725851c39d Sagwido, right? That means the 4f61411bad Cheon family highly 0a8663df0e values your achievements, abb3383888 and your cousins 547fc88966 are wary of 9ad80b5990 you.”0404b136a38ad05c

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

It was evident even from the outside that the Cheon family was pleased with Ryubeom’s handling of the Sagwido. They were actively involved in the Han River mermaid incident and the recent Jeju Imugi case. So, his cousins’ suspicion indicated that they were aware of his growing presence within the family.aec586a946a3c1ac

“Most of them probably think they could solve the Sagwido too, right? I’m certain of it. What do you think, young master?”6cc3c4f4c361219c

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“…Yeah, that’s probably true.”db84e1e041037422

Ryubeom answered hesitantly, amazed at how accurately Yeohwi understood the family’s dynamics. The elders had tried to take credit for his achievements, and he had often overheard his cousins claiming they could close the Sagwido too during his recent stay at the main house.100f3ce43ae6cd0c

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Especially Yeongdo, who had been grumbling that it should have been his task from the start, asserting that if Ryubeom could do it, it couldn’t have been that difficult. This was a complete turnaround from when they had mocked him as he left for Sagwido.4659d1843c299a0a

“Since we’re close to Yuseom Mountain, if a yokai appears… they’d naturally think it’s the evil spirit of Sagwido, right?”6e3f45edb51ee798

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“…Are you suggesting we show them a yokai, creating an illusion?”e47a8decf17a86bf

“Exactly. You’ve trained enough to figure it out quickly.”aab6ec79cd5efd36

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Yeohwi smiled. It was the smile 95c33069bd of a proud teacher 34b912274f seeing his student catch 0ff9ec6745 on.3bd99a333f71aff6

“We’re not trying to cause a big commotion. The Cheon family members are strong enough not to get hurt easily. Just a small prank.”9ebb5784ffa11fa8

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Ryubeom, with 2b38cd3114 his mouth 0852a8392d half-open, blinked b003d43cea in bewilderment. Rumors of the landslide df3efb30b4 being caused by a d091aace54 Sagwido had spread, so 2d3e0aa9aa they might indeed misunderstand c53d48ea89 if a ghost appeared 59971604c0 here.ddc37eb12e9d474e

But he couldn’t 83cd7e2c1c answer immediately. Yeohwi’s words sounded too 440778c9d6 far-fetched. Creating illusions 2d491cfd7c was a 1f78256d7f difficult spell, 94be84c8ea and he f967e842d1 doubted he 03e2b9d0a7 could learn 37924f949a it quickly, 05edde6411 let alone 8dcd132221 fool his 9cd7fae958 cousins. Unlike him, they were f4f71b1c90 direct descendants of the 0ffe67ab42 Cheon family.035846c70567963f

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

It seemed like a 8456d083f6 fanciful idea, yet Yeohwi 35848d6b7e spoke as if it 89056f87aa were completely doable, assuring ebdd8ebcf4 him he had the 1d78c11a2c necessary abilities.992da30a0688b5cb

As the awkward 785f233855 silence stretched, Yeohwi eeb0fac0e5 stepped back and c02f0de963 shook his head.5cebe2b80b6dc552

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“It’s understandable if you don’t want to bother your family. I might have spoken out of turn.”9c2c16c39c551998

His tone was eb8bf8fde9 cautious, as if d5480560c2 gauging Ryubeom’s reaction.ec5e7039c57eb8ae

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“I’m sorry. I was frustrated seeing someone I owe so much to being harassed. I shouldn’t have overstepped in matters of the tiger family. As a fox, my words might cause discord within the family…”7dfb7a046933c9a9

“No, it’s not that…”b960200883a277e4

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Ryubeom waved his aa561c8e4b hands in a dcdc13c68b fluster. The reason for his 0386eb0112 hesitation had nothing to 6f0cc5bd68 do with Yeohwi being 73a4e04fb3 a fox. In fact, Yeohwi cared ac347e0cda for him more than 08432a8d3c his own family did. His family had just 6ed2a6c69b tried to torment him b2dc60b058 with Changgui a little 8acb01f228 while ago.c6ed1fc3f4d4b47b

Thinking this, Ryubeom felt a shift in his perspective. If his family could torment him like that, why shouldn’t he be able to do the same?2d4cc9c06b22cb66

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“…I’ll try to learn it.”5fc62c7e0ccb2690

Ryubeom answered impulsively, but cf4bca3680 soon after speaking, he e8081b3e0d felt unsure.81ecef6558971317

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

To Cheon Ryubeom, his cousins were like insurmountable mountains. They were beings with ‘pure’ blood, unlike him. Their constant criticism of his human blood had ingrained itself in his subconscious.d52dca21585ca68b

“…I really don’t know if I can succeed…”cfc77bb99e8a0157

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

At Ryubeom’s hesitant mumbling, Yeohwi just smiled. Though he said nothing, Ryubeom felt a strange sense of trust.54b350571febfa96

It felt like 686c054451 he was about b634a02260 to receive guidance 37e39d54c5 from the best b50833dc1e teacher.79ebf676a9c8518e

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

* * *c747409eba3a48aa

The Tiger head’s order was for five days.6e4f5397e0807877

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Due to the significant damage from the Yuseom Mountain landslide, they were to visit and leave the impression that ‘the Tiger Clan provided great help.’ The Cheon family’s prestige was already high, but the goal was to further elevate the family’s praise by connecting it to the Sagwido resolution.14e15955e57b7d00

So, the grandchildren who received the order had to visit the affected areas daily. Though it was enough to just show their faces, after cleaning up one area on the first day, they couldn’t ignore the other areas and reluctantly stepped in.0f34f08c48292732

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

As they engaged in 12fbd0c60e the work, the tiger 8b4878adc8 Suins were exhausted by d02bf5606f evening. Since the 607c134c2b main house cbc905d1a2 was quite 131f71789e far, they 383b792a55 rested at 77d646424b a hotel b9cb8cca85 affiliated with ccd6ed6458 the Cheonho 36ed4e1965 Foundation, but dd7395bda7 Cheon Ryubeom 58cf025646 snuck out 1a3304c03a of the fe1ae99e9f lodging every a05767d2b8 night.51d9e5c5f9b12353

He quietly headed 02a1e700f6 to the cultural dac9f7ccaa center in Dujedong. The building was filled 42865c23c5 with mud from the 73201bef8c landslide, but the Tiger fb623dbf0c Clan had cleaned it 21e85687c5 up, leaving it empty. Yeohwi was always waiting c3fc3be1f4 there.d9a56852a76ae0cc

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“If you get caught, it will be a big problem…”1b074319fcb9e4ba

“It’s necessary for special training.”214e0d24b07d6852

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

True to their first conversation, Yeohwi taught him illusion magic. Despite Ryubeom’s concerns, Yeohwi assured him that an alarm would go off if anyone approached the center, so they could escape in time. Still, Ryubeom was anxious. He worried that Yeongdo might notice from afar or use Changgui to track him…aff0a433922ec793

But only Ryubeom worried; Yeohwi remained calm. He even gently pointed out that Ryubeom’s attention was elsewhere and urged him to focus on training.aca964279b2509cf

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Eventually, Ryubeom 6298159d47 decided to 22488cca5f concentrate on c7c815ba0b learning the 3d616b2d69 illusion magic, 23414c4bfb thinking it b19b9e0c70 was better e9433e3d45 to finish aa32cfb94e the training d42961d091 quickly and 838fd0abd4 send Yeohwi 978e5fcb70 away. The potion Yeohwi 4a4ba09f15 provided lasted about aead88cf91 three hours, so 3e52b8623f he drank it bb33db6f3b twice in a 01eb57532f row and trained 3bc7eb82bc late into the 61f0e5f0e7 night.0b420b95389eee62

By the end of e607800571 the training, Ryubeom was f7c397411f completely exhausted, but Yeohwi 28169cec99 always smiled beside him. Despite setting up 654485d91d the training ground, 55b11dc0c7 Yeohwi never seemed f8987402a3 tired, which amazed a40764a6d6 Ryubeom.37f1f7f3f757c5d4

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Still, it’s nice that you secretly visit me every night, like…”8d94aacb27422148

“Don’t say it.”fcc145591458f26f

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“How do you know what I was going to say?”b69c0b8fb877d96d

“You were going to say something weird again.”3b76d624e34df5b7

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Hmm, I was just going to ask if it’s more fun meeting secretly.”bf9735bee4d6df69

Yeohwi even joked as 8e18ccd128 usual, making Ryubeom glare ceb955986e at him before leaving d84dfc28b3 the place.672097769e7a8129

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

On the fifth 85495b3e05 day.27a8de1ac4516089

Today was the last 0ac3524dc0 day of training with 466b8c7b75 Yeohwi. Ryubeom confirmed the sunset 9e5593eec3 and snuck out of 8d1dc49e63 the lodging. The training had f5022a961e been more intense a4026d3fbe and proactive than 9c832c79ff expected, leaving him 931fd52a6e with mixed feelings.51dad82f06a67007

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

‘Is it really okay to deceive my family like this…’a38485910bc2ade8

Meeting and spending time 3bdf4dcfdd with Yeohwi was already 8273edff1d unacceptable to his family, 3d56f40421 but the thought of dd04295edf taking revenge on them ff69317c28 felt unsettling. Perhaps it was f7a0697e42 because he had bfcfd21eb7 spent over ten a126942d6a years trying to f98840d0db gain their approval.843a233fb3601a51

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Though he had impulsively b08bf9ff71 decided on revenge after d1eb176a1f being attacked by Changgui b6cfb0229e on the first day, c8b59e1444 the longer the training b49457ab6c continued, the heavier his 1833b70ecc heart felt.5ef7bfcd40e3ed51

“Should I just quietly let this slide again…” Ryubeom murmured to himself. If he just endured it, the issue could pass without causing any commotion. He was so used to being tormented by his family that it hardly affected him anymore. Causing a scene wouldn’t please the head either.528652ad2c118b87

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

He decided 94f145da1b he would cc0bf0ef2a apologize to 4042eaeaa7 Yeohwi tonight e7cb255d03 and say b276d0c021 the plan 64ee56ffaa for revenge 5ccd692ce6 was off. He felt bad 639081b334 for Yeohwi, who 4ab4c7622d had been helping 71a4ed3079 him so diligently, 7d4c903362 but the illusion ebad8752dd magic could still 1c0bc01e49 be useful in a8c496b867 other ways.4655da2b40e5dbe5

However, just as a9bbb6efca Ryubeom was about 8b756d8a90 to climb over dec30f25cd the lodging fence, 52d81af555 he ran into c7861c9785 his cousins. He was startled but bf557035ab tried to maintain a 987c9b03ec calm expression. For some reason, ee36b3db27 all his cousins edbb55f9c7 were there.ecf51a8f8343d97e

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

As the 54f10cfe7d ominous red b9d56e2d7a sunset faded, b220e485c6 Yeongdo slowly c986546931 approached, casting 60c4837cfb a long f7c9e13ebe shadow over 64b2884589 Ryubeom.fe6dc23360529209

“Cheon Ryubeom. What have you been doing every night?”a6557a42b5851af1

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Just taking a walk…”822e5721e7a737b7

“A walk that long? You must be trying very hard to impress the head.”969cd4d55af9313d

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Ryubeom gave the 6506ae2fd7 excuse he had 7446cafc86 prepared in case cb94101f90 he ran into 5eceda81ec his cousins. But before he could 052481b550 finish, Yeongdo twisted his a604e5e2b7 mouth into a mocking 2756936380 smile. Ryubeom blinked, unable fdd6b69baf to comprehend the 4f6bc488e3 sarcastic remark, and 1af91d70ee Yeongdo continued.2892048a1f841133

“You’ve been searching for the Sagwido every night, haven’t you? Claiming you’re too tired during the day and leaving all the recovery work to us.”379b74f6328e56ce

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Yeongdo was the first fa9ecf1943 to notice Cheon Ryubeom 4afafb9616 sneaking out of the 306b796f42 lodging every night. He quietly followed and a2ab0d2d19 confirmed that Ryubeom was 9f0f22e220 heading towards Yuseom Mountain, d61f3a6509 assuming he was searching 0a3abddb21 for the Sagwido.bade2f6fce6278a6

Moreover, he noticed that Ryubeom’s eyes grew darker each day, and he seemed to be neglecting the landslide recovery work, which greatly annoyed him. When they clashed with the foxes, Ryubeom insisted on not causing a commotion out of respect for the head’s orders, yet he seemed to prioritize the Sagwido over the head’s command.029d9e23272af84f

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Recovery work was trivial, d2fa0c07f4 but the Sagwido was 7bb6a534f4 significant enough to earn c609e37e8a direct praise from the 6c5166ecb3 head.57ca8113441dab8f

In reality, Ryubeom was slower only because he was responding to the residents’ requests one by one, but he completed all his assigned tasks. To Yeongdo, it seemed like Ryubeom was only talking to the residents to gather clues about the Sagwido.ac2ad8dc25c0aaac

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

The other 8c2e48408d cousins, standing cce4fec4ac beside Yeongdo, ae6a434e1c looked at 32e045862e Ryubeom with a80f44be44 contempt.b496c5726f41e56a

“Getting praised by the head, you think you’re above everyone now.”2fbe9ad8a507aea8

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“A guy who used to be so quiet in the family…”321f30b558fe5f49

Ryubeom was flustered. If he had truly neglected the recovery work, he would have humbly accepted their criticism, but that wasn’t the case, and there was something odd about their accusations.5e9342c92732afa9

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“…Is it a problem if I preemptively search Yuseom Mountain? If I resolve the Sagwido here quickly, it will reassure the residents.”35f40b031fd3efb6

“Are you saying that’s your only purpose? That you have no intention of impressing the head, no interest in the position of the next head, and that you’re acting purely out of altruism?”8612df7f13eb4667

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Yeongdo laughed coldly.779ad816ad285971

“That doesn’t make sense. Like searching for your father.”52145d31aed25e95

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“…What?”74189335594e28bf

“Do you think your father’s soul is still intact? It’s obvious it would have turned into a wandering spirit long ago and disappeared.”f665cfd5652be1df

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com