Nine Heart Begonia

Watching Ye Lingling gradually depart, a trace of confusion appeared in Dugu Yan's eyes.

"Didn't you just say you were going to the Simulated Cultivation Field?"

"Why are you going home now?"

Though confused, Dugu Yan did not dwell on it. She remained seated where she was, quietly lost in thought.

After hearing Dugu Yan's words, Ye Lingling said nothing. She silently glanced at Dugu Yan, then left Heaven Dou Royal Academy directly.

Ye Lingling did not speak the entire way, but a thoughtful look occasionally flashed through her cold eyes.

After returning to the Nine Heart Begonia Family, Ye Lingling headed straight for the room where her mother, Ye Qingxue, was staying.

When she entered, she saw Ye Qingxue sitting in the seat of honor in a luxurious long dress. There was a trace of worry in her eyes, as though she were pondering something.

"Lingling, why did you suddenly come back?"

Ye Qingxue looked at Ye Lingling as she entered, surprise appearing in her eyes.

"Mother, I just heard something that I think I need to tell you."

Ye Lingling sat beside Ye Qingxue, her voice carrying a hint of gravity.

"Something?"

"What is it?"

Hearing Ye Lingling's words, Ye Qingxue's eyes were filled with confusion.

As far as she knew, nothing major had happened in Heaven Dou City recently. She could not understand what her daughter needed to tell her.

At that, Ye Lingling took a deep breath and recounted everything she had heard from Dugu Yan to Ye Qingxue without leaving out a single detail.

After listening to Ye Lingling's account, Ye Qingxue interlaced her fingers, adopting a thoughtful expression.

After a long while, Ye Qingxue looked at Ye Lingling and softly asked, "Lingling, is this information reliable?"

Ye Qingxue's expression was serious, and there was a trace of contemplation in her voice.

"Dugu Yan said it."

"I don't think it's false."

Ye Lingling pondered for a moment before gently nodding.

"Then what do you think?"

As Ye Qingxue asked, she was also considering the matter herself.

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has been weakening by the day. That is something everyone can see."

"Our Nine Heart Begonia Family is an auxiliary-type family. Although we are on good terms with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, we cannot place all our hopes on them."

"I think preparing an additional way out will ultimately be a good thing for us."

After voicing her thoughts, Ye Lingling quietly looked at Ye Qingxue and waited for her reply.

"Lingling, return to Heaven Dou Royal Academy first."

"I will handle this matter."

Ye Qingxue rose from the seat of honor and headed straight into the room.

"Mother, I understand."

After agreeing, Ye Lingling rose from her seat and prepared to return to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Not long after Ye Lingling left, several more people emerged from the Nine Heart Begonia Family and headed in different directions throughout Heaven Dou City.

Meanwhile.

Ling Yuan Elder, who had returned to the courtyard from Tiandou Imperial Palace, stood beside Ye Xi and reported something to her.

"Young Miss, the Young Master still has some matters to handle and will not be able to come over until tonight."

"The Young Master did not specify the exact time."

Ling Yuan's voice was gentle, and her gaze toward Ye Xi was equally gentle.

"Mm, I understand."

"Let's wait at the Mansion for now. Tomorrow, we'll head to Sunset Forest and see whether we can find a suitable spirit ring."

Ye Xi nodded lightly, then picked up the Pastries before her and quietly began tasting them.

"By the way, Ling Yuan Elder, did you see Yang Wushuang in the palace?"

Ye Xi looked toward Ling Yuan beside her, her eyes filled with inquiry.

"No."

"The Young Master said Yang Wushuang has gone to the Breaking Clan. He will probably need one or two months before he returns."

Ling Yuan thought for a moment before answering Ye Xi's question.

"He's already gone to the Breaking Clan. Yang Wushuang moves pretty quickly."

Ye Xi set down the Pastries, rose, and headed toward her room.

It was still early, so she planned to cultivate for a while first.

Watching Ye Xi return to her room, Ling Yuan did not follow her. Instead, she entered the room next to Ye Xi's.

The sun set in the west.

The sky gradually darkened.

Qian Renxue brought She Long to the entrance of the Mansion and raised her hand to knock on its doors.

The doors opened, and Ling Yuan appeared before the two of them.

"Young Master."

Ling Yuan respectfully bowed to Qian Renxue.

"Where is my sister?"

Qian Renxue waved her hand, signaling Ling Yuan to rise, then walked straight into the Mansion.

"Young Miss is still cultivating in her room."

As Ling Yuan spoke, she led Qian Renxue toward Ye Xi's room.

Upon reaching Ye Xi's room, Qian Renxue pushed the door open and walked in.

Ling Yuan and She Long, meanwhile, stood outside the door with no intention of entering.

The moment Qian Renxue entered the room, Ye Xi, who was cultivating while seated on the bed, opened her eyes.

"Xiao Xi, Ling Yuan told me you have something good to give me."

Qian Renxue sat down beside Ye Xi's bed and reached out to pinch Ye Xi's adorable cheek.

As her fingers pinched Ye Xi's cheek, a smile appeared on Qian Renxue's exquisite face.

"I really do have something good for you, Sister."

"But Sister, can you stop pinching me first?"

Ye Xi reached out and grasped Qian Renxue's wrist, stopping her from continuing to pinch her cheek.

"What is it? Take it out and let me see."

Qian Renxue withdrew her hand and looked at Ye Xi with interest.

Ye Xi took out the Brilliant Gold Flowing Cloud Grass, Infernal Delicate Apricot, and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass from her Storage Bracelet, placing the three immortal herbs before Qian Renxue.

"Sister, absorb the Brilliant Gold Flowing Cloud Grass first. It can enhance the light attribute of your martial soul. Then absorb the Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass together. Once you absorb those two, they can enhance the fire attribute within your martial soul and grant you immunity to ice and fire."

Ye Xi pointed at the three immortal herbs and explained earnestly.

"They're that precious?"

As Qian Renxue listened to Ye Xi's explanation, she looked at the three immortal herbs before her, her eyes filled with delight.

"Mm. After you absorb them, your Soul Power Level should rise greatly."

"But if we're talking about preciousness, the most precious should be this Lovesick Heartbreak Red."

"The Lovesick Heartbreak Red can bring the dead back to life and regenerate flesh upon bare bones. Unfortunately, its picking requirements are far too harsh. If it is forcibly picked, it will only lose all its medicinal potency."

Ye Xi took out the Lovesick Heartbreak Red and spoke with some regret.

"It can bring the dead back to life and regenerate flesh upon bare bones."

"If this Lovesick Heartbreak Red were used at a critical moment, it could completely save a life."

Qian Renxue examined the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in Ye Xi's hand, her eyes full of admiration.

After all, if its ability to bring the dead back to life and regenerate flesh upon bare bones were used at the brink of death, it would be no different from gaining a second life.