Chapter 141: Send Yao Xi as Well!

Gu Yunyun gazed at Ye Chen with a complex expression, her mind quietly shaking its head.

Ye Chen, of course, had no idea what his master was thinking. He smiled, cupped his hands, and spoke, “Master, your disciple will set off today to Middle Mountain. Last night, I had a feeling, so I refined a batch of top-tier True Intent Pills. I thought they might be of some use to you, and I’ve brought them as a token of my filial piety…”

Upon hearing this, Gu Yunyun understood why Ye Chen had insisted on delaying his departure for a day. It was to deliver pills to her. No wonder Ye Chen had only cultivated until midnight last night before unusually stopping. He had been refining pills for her. Ye Chen truly felt so deeply for her…

If Ye Chen’s actions were indeed driven by filial piety, Gu Yunyun would naturally be pleased to have such a grateful disciple. But the question remained—was this really filial piety?

Looking at the pills in Ye Chen’s hands, Gu Yunyun was inclined to refuse. But then she remembered that Ye Chen still didn’t know she had already discovered the truth.If she were too cold or distant in her rejection, it might make Ye Chen overthink. It could create a more awkward atmosphere.

So, after some consideration, Gu Yunyun finally nodded and said, “You are thoughtful, disciple…”

After presenting the elixir to his master, Ye Chen smiled as he listened to the system’s prompt of a hundredfold reward. Alas, he was soon to embark on a mission. Otherwise, continuing at this rate, he would one day become the wealthiest in all the immortal realms.

With a reluctant glance at his master, Ye Chen took his leave, stepping out of the courtyard, casting his flying boat, and soaring beyond the sect’s borders.

Gu Yunyun, her graceful neck tilted back, watched as Ye Chen’s figure shrank in the distance. She thought of his last look, filled with reluctance, restraint, and resolve, and sighed. Ye Chen was truly too stubborn.

Gu Yunyun even began to wonder, during the year Ye Chen would spend on his mission in Middle Mountain, whether the wayward thoughts in his heart might finally dissipate.

To save Ye Chen from straying further, Gu Yunyun decided to add a layer of insurance. She would visit the External Affairs Hall later, and send Yao Xi to Middle Mountain as well. At any cost, she must correct her disciple’s path. Otherwise, their master-disciple relationship would be untenable.

Meanwhile, Gu Yunyun felt an urgent need to advance beyond the Golden Core stage. Previously, she was content with her natural state of mind, but now, she believed that her disciple’s inappropriate thoughts might stem from both being at the Foundation Establishment stage. Though there was a small gap in their minor realms, in a sense, they were already on the same level as cultivators.

Therefore, she must break through to Golden Core soon. Only then could she suppress Ye Chen’s improper thoughts…

At the end of a day’s flight, Ye Chen arrived at Middle Mountain. Compared to his previous visits, the mountain range of Middle Mountain was bustling with activity. The ruins of the ancient sect, the Boundless Demon Sect, had emerged. It had not only attracted the two major sects, but also a wider range of loose cultivators.

After all, for most cultivators, resources and opportunities were incredibly scarce. When such ruins appeared, even the slightest benefit, a mere corner of the treasure, could bring tremendous improvement.

Not to mention, if they were lucky enough to obtain a supreme treasure, it could propel them straight to the top. This level of excitement was entirely normal.

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Upon arriving at the Green Cloud Sect’s base, Ye Chen saw the elders gathered there, seemingly engaged in some kind of discussion. When they saw Ye Chen, they greeted him courteously.

Among the elders was Kong Xiangli, who, upon spotting Ye Chen, furrowed his brow. However, he still managed to force a smile, albeit a strained one. His expression was a little awkward.

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow, smiling as he gave a nod to the man. Ye Chen certainly didn’t hold grudges. After all, he hadn’t lost anything in the first place. He bore no ill will. If the other party was making an effort to be friendly, Ye Chen couldn’t be bothered to hold onto any grudges.

“Master Li, the seal on the entrance of the ruins can only hold for another month, correct?”

After Ye Chen had taken a seat, one of the elders asked.