Days passed uneventfully.
Lin Yun's courtyard usually only had three visitors.
Lin Dong and Lin Xia occasionally came over to spar and exchange pointers.
Qing Tan came frequently, and sometimes, when the cold qi was about to erupt, she would temporarily stay at Lin Yun's house.
Because Qing Tan visited Lin Yun's house so often, and sometimes even stayed overnight, it caught the attention of her mother, Liu Yan, who worried that the two were still young and might do something shameful.
Lin Xiao and Liu Yan questioned Qing Tan.
However, Qing Tan, wanting to keep Lin Yun's treasure a secret, refused to say anything no matter what.
Fortunately, Lin Dong knew the secret and promptly informed Lin Yun. With Lin Yun's permission, Lin Dong told his parents that Lin Yun could help Qing Tan resolve her cold qi pain, saving Qing Tan from a spanking.
Lin Xiao was very curious about this. Lin Yun could do something that even he was helpless against.
Unfortunately, no matter how much he questioned, Lin Dong didn't know. He only knew that Lin Yun had resolved the cold qi, but the specific method, details, and process were only known to Lin Yun and Qing Tan.
Qing Tan said it was Lin Yun's secret, and Lin Yun didn't let her tell anyone, also asking the two elders not to force her anymore.
With things said to this extent, Lin Xiao felt it was inappropriate to continue questioning.
With this relationship of being able to help, they agreed to let Qing Tan go to Lin Yun's house.
From then on, Lin Yun and Qing Tan could be together openly.
Of course, Lin Yun didn't do anything to Qing Tan. Except when the cold qi acted up, they kept their distance at other times and didn't sleep together at night.
However, Qing Tan was a young girl who had just had her Hair-Pinning Ceremony, staying overnight at Lin Yun's house, with only a boy and a girl, and Lin Yun was at an age full of vigor.
Lin Dong's mother was still a little worried and repeatedly asked Lin Dong to also stay at Lin Yun's house with Qing Tan.
Lin Yun didn't object to this. His courtyard was large, and it was fine to have a few more people staying.
It was just that with Lin Dong and Qing Tan, the Fire Python Tiger family found it difficult to come out and move around.
Tiger Heroine was fine; she was sensible and obedient. But the three little ones were not. They were at a lively and energetic age. Keeping them confined, whether in the Alchemy Furnace or a small room, was not a solution and would restrict their growth and development.
Lin Yun didn't want to raise three introverted little tigers.
There was no other way; he had to come clean with the Lin Dong siblings! Lin Yun hadn't intended to hide the Fire Python Tiger family forever, but it was best not to expose them before he had the strength to deal with the Lei and Xie Families.
However, surpassing the Lei and Xie Families wouldn't take long.
Lin Yun would soon break through to the Heavenly Yuan Realm.
Moreover, even if the Lei and Xie Families knew now, he wasn't afraid. The Lin Clan, with the cooperation of the Fire Python Tigers, could resist the two families for a while.
Most importantly, Lin Dong and Qing Tan were trustworthy people, and Lin Yun believed in them.
With their help covering for them, the Fire Python Tiger family would have more space to move around. Plus, Lin Yun alone couldn't take care of the three tigers and needed help.
At Lin Yun's instruction, Tiger Heroine opened the door, letting the three little darlings run out from the Back Room.
"Ying ying... ya ya!"
"Roar roar roar~ Ow!"
Before the tigers arrived, the whimpers came first.
The three little darlings rushed out of the room, yelping and calling. They had been confined to the room for quite some time these past few days and were incredibly excited to finally be able to come out, running off into the courtyard.
At this moment, Lin Dong and Lin Yun were sparring in the courtyard, and Qing Tan was practicing her punches on the side.
"Wow, little tigers!"
Qing Tan was the first to be attracted. Seeing the three fluffy, incredibly cute young tigers, her eyes instantly lit up.
"Ow roar! Ow roar! Ow roar!"
The three little tigers were seeing Qing Tan for the first time and were a little wary, calling out loudly and baring their teeth at Qing Tan. Their teeth hadn't even fully grown in, making them adorably fierce and utterly charming.
"Fire Python Tiger~ cubs!"
Lin Yun and Lin Dong also stopped. Lin Dong swallowed, saying in surprise.
"Brother Lin Yun, when did you raise three little Fire Python Tigers?"
"Oh dear, why did you run out!"
Lin Yun pretended to be angry, slapping his thigh, and walked in front of the three little darlings.
"Moo! Moo! Moo!"
The three little darlings immediately put away their fierce appearance, wagging their tails like puppies, and ran adorably towards Lin Yun, climbing around his legs.
"Moo... so cute!"
"Brother Lin Yun, I want a hug."
Qing Tan's eyes sparkled like stars, and she stretched out both hands, wanting to pet the fluffy little tigers.
"Roar!"
At this moment, a low, powerful tiger roar came from the room.
The three little tigers immediately quieted down, not daring to make a fuss.
Lin Dong and Qing Tan looked in the direction of the sound, only to see half of a large tiger head peeking out from the doorway.
It was none other than Tiger Heroine, tilting her head and peeking in.
"Fire Python Tiger!"
Lin Dong was startled, his nerves instantly taut, and he subconsciously entered a combat stance.
Qing Tan gripped Lin Yun's hand tightly, a little frightened.
"Don't be afraid, it's my pet!" Lin Yun said calmly.
"Tiger Heroine, come out."
The Fire Python Tiger, nearly two meters tall with a tail extending five or six meters, walked out of the room.
Its body was so large that the courtyard seemed a bit cramped. The tiger's might of a Heavenly Yuan Realm demon beast emanated, truly the king of beasts.
"Fire Python Tiger, it's that Fire Python Tiger."
"Brother Lin Yun~ It's it, the Fire Python Tiger that killed Lei Li and Xie Yingying."
Qing Tan and Lin Dong were no longer calm.
When Tiger Heroine charged down the valley that day, everyone in the valley felt a threat of death.
"Don't be afraid, Tiger Heroine won't hurt you."
Lin Yun comforted them.
He reached out and beckoned Tiger Heroine over.
The giant Fire Python Tiger slowly approached.
Qing Tan's hand gripping Lin Dong's was trembling, and Lin Dong's legs were also shaking, wanting to retreat, but his trust in Lin Yun overcame his fear, and he didn't move.
Tiger Heroine walked up to Lin Yun and obediently lay down, allowing Lin Yun's hand to stroke its body.
The three little tigers also immediately ran to Tiger Heroine's side, looking for milk in its embrace.
"This... Brother Lin Yun, is it really your pet?" Lin Dong said with difficulty.
It was simply too unbelievable.
This was a Heavenly Yuan Realm demon beast, and Brother Lin Yun was merely in the Earthly Yuan Realm. How could he subdue such a demon beast?
Lin Yun stroked Tiger Heroine and slowly said, "Yes, its name is Tiger Heroine. On the day of the hunt, I met it in the jungle. At that time, it was severely injured and had just given birth to three little Fire Python Tigers, so it was very weak. I happened to have spiritual herbs that could heal injuries, so I saved it."
"Tiger Heroine, in order to repay my kindness and having nowhere else to go, chose to follow me."
"Later, I was preparing to go back and find you, and I just happened to see Xie Yingying bullying Qing Tan."
"I was very angry!"
"I wanted to get revenge for Qing Tan."
"Teach that woman a good lesson!"
"But before I could make a move, you and the people from the Lei and Xie Families arrived."
"So, I let Tiger Heroine make a move and give them a deep lesson."
"You know what happened after that."
Lin Dong and Qing Tan were thrilled to hear this. This matter was too fantastical; it was like a pet was delivered to their doorstep.
Like listening to a refreshing story, both of them felt refreshed.
Especially Qing Tan, she felt even more refreshed than Lin Dong, because Tiger Heroine's action was directed by Lin Yun to vent her anger.
Before, she had felt a little disappointed that Lin Yun wasn't there at the crucial moment, but now that she knew the truth, she was shocked and deeply moved.
Brother Lin Yun actually killed Lei Li and Xie Yingying for her! "So that's how it is. Then how did the Fire... Tiger Heroine and the others escape the pursuit later?" Lin Dong immediately asked the key question.
That day, more than a dozen Heavenly Yuan Realm experts went to surround and kill them, and Tiger Heroine was with the three little ones. It was practically impossible for them to escape.
"That's my secret treasure. I can't tell you about it yet," Lin Yun said.
"I understand!" Qing Tan's mind brightened, and she giggled.
Both of them tacitly didn't say anything further.
Only Lin Dong was left bewildered.
"The existence of Tiger Heroine and its family must be kept secret. You absolutely cannot let it spread, otherwise, our Lin Clan and the Lei and Xie Families will completely fall out, which will be very disadvantageous to our Lin Clan," Lin Yun said solemnly.
"We understand, Brother Lin Yun, don't worry. I won't even tell my father and mother," Lin Dong vowed.
When it came to keeping secrets, he was the most experienced. Back when he got the Stone Talisman, he didn't tell anyone, and to this day, no one else knows he has the Stone Talisman.
"I won't say anything even if you beat me to death!" Qing Tan's tone was also firm.
"Can I hug them now?"
Qing Tan couldn't help but squat down and stroke the little tigers.
Lin Yun nodded, "Yes, you can take care of them from now on."
Tiger Heroine knew that these two were the master's friends and that they had no ill intentions, so it allowed Qing Tan and Lin Dong to touch its cubs.
"Right, Brother Lin Yun, what are their names?" Qing Tan asked, holding one in each hand.
"Little Fire, Little Flame, Little Yan!"
"I've marked their heads. Look here, the one with a tuft of red fur is Little Fire, two tufts is Little Flame, and three tufts is Little Yan!"
Lin Yun pointed at the red fur tied on their heads as he introduced them.
The three little ones looked almost identical. If he hadn't marked them, even their mother probably wouldn't recognize them.
"Huh!"
Lin Dong suddenly let out a surprised sound, then immediately returned to normal... He was holding Little Flame, and just now, the Stone Talisman in his palm had reacted.
This Fire Python Tiger is probably not simple, Lin Dong thought to himself, paying more attention to Little Flame.
Lin Yun noticed Lin Dong's small action but didn't point it out, just smiled slightly... Heh, acting quite well. Let's see how long you can hide it.
"You guys get to know each other well. From now on, you'll all live in the same courtyard, don't be strangers," Lin Yun said, patting Tiger Heroine's head.
"Okay!" Qing Tan nodded seriously.
She loved cute little tigers the most.
After learning about the Fire Python Tigers, Lin Dong and Qing Tan stayed at Lin Yun's place for even longer, almost treating it as their own home.
Qing Tan really enjoyed playing with the little tigers.
Lin Dong, on the other hand, secretly observed Little Flame. Sometimes, he would even hold Little Flame in a corner and quietly give Little Flame extra food, feeding Little Flame the Stone Talisman Spiritual Liquid.
The courtyard was very harmonious.
During this time, Lin Yun also worked with Red Spirit to refine the Shadow Phantom Leopard he had hunted earlier into Pills.
A Heavenly Yuan Realm Shadow Phantom Leopard yielded nearly a hundred Blood Pills.
The effect of Blood Pills was equivalent to Third Grade to Fourth Grade Blood Qi Pills, which were very beneficial for demon beasts, capable of increasing Demon Power and strengthening Bloodline.
Humans could also take them, but the medicinal power was too strong and contained demon beast Bloodline. Taking too much would cause the Physique to mutate.
Lin Yun naturally disdained eating Blood Pills and left them all for Tiger Heroine.
When Tiger Heroine received the Blood Pills, its pupils immediately dilated in shock. After eating the Blood Pills, it clearly felt its strength increasing.
This made Tiger Heroine even more determined to follow Lin Yun.
Its awe towards its master kept growing.
Besides Tiger Heroine, the training of the three little ones was not neglected either.
Red Spirit was a divine-grade Alchemy Furnace; it could also refine Spiritual Herbs into Spiritual Liquid and Body Tempering Liquid.
Liquid energy was easier for the little tigers to absorb.
The daily life of the three little ones consisted of drinking milk in the morning, drinking Spiritual Liquid in the afternoon, and soaking in Body Tempering Liquid in the evening.
Their growth rate was extremely fast. In just one week, they were as big as adult dogs and could run swiftly in the courtyard, even jumping over the courtyard wall.
Especially Little Flame, several times it wanted to jump out of the courtyard to explore, but was swatted back home by Mama Tiger Heroine's tail.
On this day, the three people and four tigers were in the courtyard when Qing Tan's Cold Qi suddenly erupted.
"Hiss~ Brother Lin Yun, it's coming!" Qing Tan hissed coldly, grabbing Lin Yun's hand.
Lin Dong nervously wanted to get up, feeling a bit flustered.
Lin Yun directly scooped Qing Tan up in a princess carry, then rushed into the room, slamming the door shut behind him.
Tiger Heroine got up and walked to the room door, slowly lay down, silently guarding her master.
Lin Dong stood frozen in place, staring blankly at the room.
Liu Yan had told him to keep an eye on them and not let Lin Yun and Qing Tan do anything bad.
But now, with that mother tiger blocking the way, how could he see... Lin Dong felt a bit redundant here.
He should be outside, not in the courtyard!
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