Chaofeng Mountain, Reception Hall at the Foot of the Mountain
This place primarily receives guests of unknown identity, awaiting verification.
Outside the reception hall at this moment, quite a few female cultivators of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan had gathered.
"Elder Ye, the person is inside. Please come this way!"
As Ye Yun arrived on his sword, the female guard rushed to meet him.
Some other guards in the distance also looked towards Ye Yun, discussing him in hushed, admiring tones.
"Is this Elder Ye? He's as handsome as the rumors say!"
"Indeed. It's a pity we can't create little phoenixes with him..."
"Give it up. He's the Empress's husband; how could we possibly covet him?"
"Hmph, imagining it doesn't break any laws."
A group of female guards who had rarely seen the opposite sex held a high degree of favorable impression towards Ye Yun, a male, especially one who was powerful and handsome.
It was just unfortunate that they had heard about what happened at Moon Spirit Mountain before.
In their hearts, they had long equated Ye Yun with the Empress, and how could they harbor such thoughts for him?
Ye Yun, unaware of their wild imaginings, was curiously asking the female guard beside him.
"Did the person who arrived say their name?"
"No, she only said she was your lover. Nothing else."
The female guard shook her head, simultaneously staring at him with suspicion.
She wondered if this guy already had the Empress, and if he had other women outside?
With their own thoughts occupying them, they soon arrived at the reception room.
"Elder Ye, the person is right here."
The female guard gestured towards the room ahead.
Ye Yun pushed the door open and immediately saw a graceful figure standing by the window, gazing outside.
To say that upon seeing this figure, Ye Yun was stunned would be an understatement.
"You... why are you here?"
His astonishment was so great that his expression turned dazed.
The graceful figure before him also gave him a faint smile.
"Why can't I be here?"
"Uh..."
Ye Yun paused, still looking at the figure before him with immense surprise.
After a long while, he took a deep breath and asked.
"Didn't you go to the Void Abyss? How did you return so quickly? Did you succeed?"
That's right, the person who appeared was none other than...
Her star-purple long hair, exquisite facial features, tall and graceful figure, and snow-white skin were all incredibly familiar.
It was none other than his beloved Xing Wu, whom he had been thinking about obsessively just a few days ago!
Hearing his words, Xing Wu's lips curved slightly, and she smiled faintly.
"Due to some matters, I returned early to see how you were doing."
"Is that so..."
Ye Yun nodded thoughtfully.
Then, he asked with some confusion.
"But why didn't you come directly to me upon your return? Why wait here to be announced?"
After all, in his memory, Xing Wu would always give him a surprise upon her return.
For instance, appearing suddenly when he was in a difficult situation or being intimate with someone.
But Xing Wu's appearance this time was a bit strange.
In response, Xing Wu sighed and explained.
"There was an accident earlier, so I'm temporarily unable to use my Xuan Qi. That's why I had to be announced in this manner."
"Uh, are you injured?"
Ye Yun's brows furrowed, and he was about to step forward to lift her skirt.
"Come, come, let me see where you're hurt!"
Facing his action, Xing Wu took half a step back and explained helplessly.
"No external injuries, just some internal ones."
"Internal injuries, huh..."
Ye Yun chuckled.
"What a coincidence, I'm best at internal medicine."
"..."
Xing Wu was speechless and said exasperatedly.
"Stop being flippant. I have something important to discuss with you this time."
"Hm? What important matter?"
Ye Yun's face showed confusion, and Xing Wu looked at him and said.
"In short, if you trust me, can you not ask any questions and come with me down the mountain?"
Hearing this, Ye Yun paused, then smiled and said.
"What are you talking about? Of course, I trust you."
How could Ye Yun not trust the person before him?
Moreover, he now had many, many questions he wanted answers to from her.
Upon hearing this, Xing Wu also smiled and nodded.
"Good, then let's go out."
She couldn't help but think, this Ye Yun is so easily fooled, believing her so readily?
Unbeknownst to her, Ye Yun's relationship with Xing Wu was extremely close. Furthermore, Ye Yun was unaware that there was a special formation within Chaofeng Mountain specifically targeting Emperor-level powerhouses.
Naturally, he wouldn't suspect her identity or actions...
"Let's go, we're departing!"
Ye Yun smiled and led her outside, then drew his Divine Abyss Sword and stood on it.
Beside him, Xing Wu looked at the Divine Abyss Sword with surprise and murmured subconsciously.
"Is this... a top-grade immortal artifact?"
Ye Yun smiled faintly. "Yes, I was quite lucky. Obtained it by accident."
"Is that so..."
Xing Wu looked somewhat surprised but still leaped onto the flying sword with him.
Then, the two of them, along with the sword, soared straight into the sky.
The flying sword's speed was not fast. Xing Wu was contemplating her next move in her mind.
But suddenly, she felt two hands reach around her waist. When she abruptly looked down, she realized Ye Yun had hugged her from behind, pressing against her.
At this moment, Xing Wu stood in front, Ye Yun held her from behind with his arms around her, and they flew against the wind, like a fantasy version of the Titanic.
"What are you doing?!"
Xing Wu's eyebrows shot up, and she turned to glare at him.
To be precise, if her strength weren't limited, a mere instinct would have killed him moments ago.
Hearing her, Ye Yun chuckled from behind and said.
"What am I doing? Didn't you, my dear wife, say it yourself? That when we meet again, you'll let me hold you for as long as I want?"
"Uh... I..."
Xing Wu was stunned, or rather, she almost fainted on the spot.
This made Ye Yun even more peculiar.
"What's wrong, my dear wife? Haven't seen each other for a month or so, why have you become so shy?"
"It's just a hug. We've already cultivated together; are you still bothered by such a small matter?"
His two sentences almost made Xing Wu choke to death.
"Cul... cultivated together?"
"Yes, you've forgotten?"
Ye Yun paused, then seemed to understand something and nodded.
"I get it! My dear wife wants to... relive the experience, right?"
Although she had long anticipated their relationship, she never expected this guy to have such a relationship with her elder sister!
This was now a disaster, especially since Ye Yun was being utterly unrestrained towards her.
"Indeed, it's been quite a while. Come, let me see if you've developed properly!"
Ye Yun grinned, and his hands on her waist were becoming truly audacious.
This made Xing Wu tremble as if she had been electrocuted, and she instinctively let out a sharp cry.
"You, stop it right now!"
Her stern voice made Ye Yun tremble, and he immediately released his grip.
Looking at Xing Wu, who was filled with indignation, he couldn't help but frown and murmur to himself.
"What is this woman throwing a tantrum about now? She was quite proactive before; why has she suddenly turned into an ice queen?"
At the same time, Ye Yun had another point of doubt.
"Is it my imagination... I feel like compared to before, certain parts of her have noticeably shrunk."
She wouldn't have gotten thinner from hunger, would she? D becoming C, he didn't want that!