Mature Yun Yun

Peaceful days always passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye, five years had passed.

Over those five years, the entire Jia Ma Empire had developed peacefully.

The Misty Cloud Sect had also remained stable. Hardly any major events had occurred, and everyone had been developing steadily.

The relationship between the Jia Ma Imperial Family and the Mu Clan had grown increasingly close.

The relationship between the Misty Cloud Sect and the Nalan family had also improved more and more.

Sect Hall.

"Sect Master, this is the tribute submitted this year by the Mo Clan, the outer sect stewards. It totals ten million gold coins, along with a large quantity of medicinal ingredients and resources."

"Sect Master, Chairman Fa Ma of the Alchemist Association will celebrate his birthday in five days. We need to prepare a gift in advance."

"Sect Master, the sect recruited a total of ninety-five new disciples this year, while thirty-five disciples left the sect."

"Sect Master, last year the sect consumed a total of twenty-seven million two hundred thousand gold coins, three hundred and sixty-seven first-tier medicinal pills, second-tier medicinal pills..."

The old year had passed, and a new year had arrived.

The Misty Cloud Sect's annual review for the previous year, its plans for the coming year, and so on all had to be completed during this time.

Fortunately, the many elders of the Council of Elders handled these matters. As Sect Master, she only needed to oversee the overall direction and review the plans and reports submitted by the elders.

After hearing their reports, Yun Yun nodded and replied one by one.

"The tributes received this year must be properly recorded, then placed in the treasury. Organize a detailed inventory."

"I will personally select Chairman Fa Ma's birthday gift from the treasury."

"Elder Yun Lei will remain primarily responsible for teaching the disciples recruited this year. If they encounter any problems, have Elder Yun Leng help resolve them. If they still cannot be resolved, then come to me."

"Also, the disciples who left the sect this year must be properly handled. Give them all the resources they are entitled to."

"As for the resources consumed last year, calculate the total expenditures and income for the entire year. See whether the final result was a loss or a surplus. If it falls within the normal range, proceed according to the annual summaries of previous years."

After serving as Sect Master for several years, Yun Yun had now cultivated an image of nobility and authority.

She was no longer that clueless, foolish Sect Master from back then.

The elders below nodded one after another.

"Yes!"

After dealing with everything, Yun Yun dismissed the meeting and left the hall.

In the courtyard.

Having finished handling the sect's affairs, Yun Yun had just returned when she saw Nalan Yanran practicing diligently with her sword alone in the courtyard.

After growing over the past few years, Nalan Yanran had matured considerably and was now officially cultivating at Yun Yun's side.

"Teacher!"

Seeing Yun Yun return, Nalan Yanran's face lit up. She hurriedly ran over and threw herself into Yun Yun's arms.

"Did you cultivate properly while I was away?" Yun Yun asked, stroking her head.

"Of course!"

"That's good. You're already at the eighth stage of Dou Qi. Work hard to reach the ninth stage, and then you can become a Dou Practitioner." Yun Yun looked at her fondly.

Over the past few years of cultivation at her side, Yun Yun had also witnessed Nalan Yanran's talent. It truly was exceptional.

She had only just turned twelve this year, yet she had already reached the eighth stage of Dou Qi. Throughout the entire Misty Cloud Sect, her talent was unparalleled.

"Mm-hmm! I'll definitely cultivate hard and strive to break through to the Dou Practitioner realm as soon as possible!" Nalan Yanran said.

"Alright, I'm a little tired after discussing matters with the elders. Continue cultivating on your own for now."

After soothing her with a few words, Yun Yun returned to her room alone.

Inside the room, a translucent soul sat leisurely on the bed.

After several years of quiet cultivation, Wu Changqing's cultivation had broken through from the nine-star Dou King realm to the two-star Dou Emperor realm.

He could now emerge from the sword in soul form.

"Back from the meeting?"

"Yes, I'm exhausted. There have been so many things to deal with lately." Yun Yun could not help complaining.

Before outsiders, she was now a mature, steady Sect Master with considerable authority.

But only Wu Changqing knew that deep down, Yun Yun was still the girl who did not want to be Sect Master.

"You've been Sect Master for so many years already. You still haven't gotten used to it? It's like this every year."

Wu Changqing crossed one leg over the other, clearly enjoying her misfortune.

After all, Yun Yun was the Sect Master, not him.

"Hmph, Senior Sword Spirit, you just love making fun of me." Yun Yun pouted and sat before her dressing table, removing the noble phoenix hair ornament that symbolized the Sect Master's authority.

Her waterfall-like hair fell loose, cascading all the way to her waist.

Wu Changqing's gaze followed her hair down to her slender waist and graceful, beautiful curves.

"Senior Sword Spirit, Chairman Fa Ma of the Alchemist Association has his birthday in a few days. What gift do you think I should give him?"

Yun Yun asked as she combed through her loose hair.

She had already grown accustomed to this. Whenever there was something she could not decide on, she would ask Wu Changqing for advice.

And Wu Changqing would usually give her relevant suggestions each time.

But even when it was something she could decide for herself, she would often tell Wu Changqing about it.

It was not necessarily because she wanted his opinion. She simply wanted to share her life with Wu Changqing.

"What gift you give isn't important. What matters is that you deliver it personally, so he can see how highly the Misty Cloud Sect regards him."

"As for what exactly to give, just pick something of some value and send it over. It's not like you've never given a gift before," Wu Changqing said.

"Alright, then."

Yun Yun raised her hand and gathered all her hair together. As she moved, her full, upright bosom appeared even more alluring.

Wu Changqing watched her.

Several years had passed, and Yun Yun had become even more mature and beautiful.

When they had first met, Yun Yun had been a lively, mischievous girl who loved to play.

But now, Yun Yun was a mature woman, filled with feminine charm.

Wu Changqing had been by her side for all these years, yet he never tired of looking at her.

Seeming to notice his gaze, Yun Yun came back to her senses and asked curiously,

"Senior Sword Spirit, why do you keep looking at me without saying anything?"

"What, I'm not even allowed to look?"

"Can't I ask?" Yun Yun retorted without the slightest politeness.

After so many years together, she had learned how to get along with Wu Changqing as well.

"I was just thinking that when we first met, you were still so excitable."

"A few years have passed, and you've become more and more beautiful. You've also become more and more womanly." Wu Changqing did not hesitate to praise Yun Yun right to her face.

Yun Yun blinked her bright eyes. "More womanly... Senior Sword Spirit, are you saying I'm an old spinster?"

"Ahem... Where did you learn that term?"

"The last time Senior Sword Spirit commented on one of our sect's elders, you used that term. I even asked you what an old spinster meant back then."

"You said that a woman who reaches a certain age without getting married is an old spinster," Yun Yun explained seriously.

"Did I say that?" Wu Changqing could not remember it at all.

"But that's not what I meant. I was simply saying that you've become more beautiful."

He truly meant that sincerely.

The current Yun Yun was flawless, whether in appearance or temperament.

It would be difficult for anyone not to like a woman like her.

"Then I'll reluctantly say thank you."

"Reluctantly... You're really becoming more and more outrageous."

"I learned it all from Senior Sword Spirit!"