Ye Yun had made plans with Lin Xueyan and the others for a future outing.
As the exchange meeting concluded, all unnecessary attendees gradually departed, and the ancient arena slowly returned to its quiet state.
For most people, this mountain exchange meeting had been truly worthwhile.
They had not only met Xu Binglan, rumored to be the foremost individual below the Emperor rank, but also witnessed the peerless Empress Feng Qingxian and the farce that had unfolded on Qianxun Mountain.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the affair involving Qian Hong would provide fodder for laughter against Qianxun Mountain for other factions for a long time.
"Elder Ye, you truly gave us a great surprise this time."
After the cleanup was completed, Xu Binglan approached Ye Yun to offer her congratulations.
Ye Yun shook his head, "There's no great surprise, it was merely good luck."
Having said that, he suddenly recalled what Xu Binglan had said earlier and could not help but ask,
"Right, when we arrived, you mentioned having something important to tell me. May I know now?"
To be honest, being a person of considerable curiosity, he was somewhat concerned about her purpose.
Moreover, with her gentle and innocent demeanor, she was unlikely to propose anything utterly outrageous.
Xu Binglan was silent for a moment, then glanced at Lin Xueyan and the others beside Ye Yun and said,
"About that, could we speak in private?"
"Uh..."
Ye Yun was slightly taken aback. Could she really have something unsavory to discuss?
She was, after all, a distinguished guest, and she had spoken in his favor when Qian Hong had targeted him. He ought to show some respect.
Thus, he readily agreed.
"Alright, Elder Xu, please lead the way."
He then turned to look and saw Lin Xueyan and the others staring at him, all with suspicious expressions.
Ye Yun couldn't help but laugh and ask,
"Why are you all looking at your master like that?"
Finally, Bai Xiaoxiao quietly said,
"Master, have you perhaps evolved into a playboy? It feels like you have very deep connections with many women!"
This was something she had wanted to comment on for a long time.
A few dark lines appeared on Ye Yun's face, and he said helplessly,
"That... it's purely a coincidence."
"Is it?"
"Yes."
Ye Yun nodded with great certainty.
Afterward, he left with Xu Binglan, and Fang Zhiwei was handed over to Senior Disciple Lin Xueyan to look after.
Of course, she didn't need any looking after, because the moment Ye Yun left, she suddenly sat up.
"Senior Sister, Junior Sisters, I think we need to do something!"
Chen Lingyi was startled and exclaimed in surprise,
"Wow, Junior Sister, you're alright?!"
"Naturally. A mere fracture can be healed with Master's love!"
If Ye Yun were present, he would certainly marvel at the efficacy of his love.
Then, Fang Zhiwei gathered her senior and junior sisters, forming a circle, and said solemnly,
"Everyone has seen it. Master's romantic luck is too prosperous. We must devise new tactics, or Master will surely be snatched away in the future!"
"For this, we must unite and present a united front!"
"Therefore, I believe that after this, we should towards Master..."
At this moment, she transformed into a seminar speaker, passionately describing the impending crisis to Lin Xueyan and the others.
The others felt her reasoning was sound and readily agreed to her proposal.
Finally, the Qingyun Peak 'Disciples Adoring Their Master' Squad was born!
Meanwhile, Ye Yun, the person concerned, was completely unaware of this.
He was currently conversing with Xu Binglan in a secluded courtyard.
"There's no one else here but us. You can tell me your purpose for seeking me out now."
Ye Yun poured her a cup of tea and took a small sip himself.
Since arriving at Chaofeng Mountain, whether it was due to Feng Qingxian or Xing Wu's influence, he had gradually begun to enjoy drinking tea.
Xu Binglan, sitting opposite him, looked at her teacup and pondered for a moment before asking,
"Before that, I'd like to confirm, does Elder Ye possess the bloodline of the Celestial Phoenix tribe? And is it of exceptionally high quality?"
This sudden question caught Ye Yun by surprise, but it wasn't a secret. He nodded truthfully,
"That's right, I do have the Celestial Phoenix bloodline. What about it?"
"Then has Elder Ye heard of my constitution?"
"Uh... it's called, the Primordial Yin Sacred Body?"
This was something Gu Shuai had told him previously.
Speaking of which, he wondered how Gu Shuai was doing in space.
Xu Binglan nodded, "It is indeed the Primordial Yin Sacred Body. Do you know its flaw?"
"A flaw? I've never heard of that. Since it's a sacred body, shouldn't it be quite perfect?"
"In the early stages of cultivation, it is indeed very convenient and allows for rapid progress."
Saying this, Xu Binglan sighed lightly.
"But there's an ancient saying: 'Living beings embrace yin and yang to achieve the Dao, this is also the way of heaven.'"
"However, the Primordial Yin Sacred Body has yin but no yang. Possessing this constitution alone, when it comes to understanding the way of heaven and breaking through to the Emperor rank, its drawbacks will become apparent."
"Generally speaking, the Primordial Yin Sacred Body is best paired with the Primordial Yang Sacred Body to achieve optimal results."
For all this time, she had been invincible below the Emperor rank because her accumulation was already sufficient to become an Emperor, thus making her unparalleled among those below that level.
But even so, to truly break through to the Emperor rank, she was still a little short...
Ye Yun frowned and said, "The problem is, I'm not the Primordial Yang Sacred Body either, so finding me is pointless."
Hearing this, Xu Binglan shook her head and slowly said,
"The essence of the Primordial Yang Sacred Body is the profound energy that provides pure yang power. The Phoenix bloodline, with its blazing fire as its root, can also provide a certain degree of pure yang power. Perhaps this will work."
"Uh, this..."
"If Elder Ye is willing to help, you can name your price. As long as it is within my capabilities, I will not haggle."
"That's not too important. If I can truly help you achieve the Emperor rank, it wouldn't be a bad thing."
For Ye Yun, gaining an Emperor-level ally out of nowhere was a definite advantage.
"In that case, let's talk about how I can help you first."
He then took a sip of tea, savoring its sweetness.
Discussing important matters while drinking tea somehow felt inexplicably satisfying...
Then, Xu Binglan's words made him lose his composure.
"The method, of course, is dual cultivation."
"Cough! Cough! Cough!"
Ye Yun nearly choked to death on the spot. He looked up to see Xu Binglan looking at him with an exceptionally calm expression.
This left him speechless. She had previously said she would be shy, but she didn't seem shy at all.
Xu Binglan looked at him in confusion and asked with concern,
"What's wrong with you?"
"..."
Ye Yun's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but retort,
"What's wrong with me? Or what's wrong with you? Who makes such a request right off the bat?"
"..."
Xu Binglan pondered for a moment, then explained,
"I think you misunderstood. Strictly speaking, dual cultivation doesn't only involve consummation."
To be honest, hearing the word "consummation" from her typically aloof demeanor felt quite peculiar.
"The essence of dual cultivation is the pure fusion of profound energies. We just need to simulate this process. Although the effect might be weaker, it will suffice."
"Phew, you should have said so earlier. You startled me. Then there's no problem, as long as nothing actually happens."
Ye Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief and took another sip of tea.
Xu Binglan also nodded silently,
"Yes, nothing will actually happen. You will only need to shed your clothes."
Ye Yun had to admit, he shouldn't have taken that sip of tea...